Thomas "Richard" Parnell - Monday, December 28, 2009

Bishopville, SC


Thomas "Richard" Parnell, 72, husband of Jeanette Hudson Parnell, died Monday, December 28, 2009 at his home.

Born in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Gettice Laverne Parnell and the late Francis Inez Huggins Parnell. Mr. Parnell was a member of First Baptist Church in Bishopville. He retired from Sunoco Product Company and was a member of the Bishopville Fire Department, Woodmen of the World, and the VFW.

Survivors besides his wife include a son, Rick Parnell (Patti) of Lydia; a daughter, Sissy Parnell Watts of Bishopville; five grandchildren, Casie Yarbrough, Chandler Shirley, Bailee Watts, Ivy Watts, and Sarah Hayden Watts; three sisters, Wilma Saverence of Bishopville, Jackie Powell (Roy) of Sumter, and Linda Windham (Shot) of Lamar, a brother, Hamer Parnell (Ann) of Lamar; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Watford and Carolyn Rabon.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Tom Rutan officiating. Burial will be in the Piedmont Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers will be Members of the Bishopville Fire Department and VFW.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to a charity of ones choice.

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

Peggy Mozingo King - Wednesday, December 21, 2009

Lydia, SC

Funeral services for Peggy Mozingo King, 78, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. The Rev. Barbee Parsons and the Rev. Ryan Riley will officiate with burial in the church Cemetery directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 22, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Box 56, Lydia, SC 29079. Mrs. King died Monday, December 21, 2009. Born in Darlington County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Johnnie and Lois Campbell Mozingo. She was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, devoted mother and an excellent cook. Surviving are her husband, Johnnie King of Lydia, SC; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Terry and Wanda King of Bishopville, SC; daughter, Jean King of Florence, SC; sister, Barbara Galloway of Hartsville, SC; brother, J. E. Mozingo of Oates, SC; grandchildren, Emily King Watts, Gilliam King, Zach King. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Geraldine Barefoot, Lou Adams, and Sheila Stalheim. Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home

Maude Blackwell Kelley - December 14, 2009

Bishopville, SC

Funeral services for Maude Blackwell Kelley, age 68, who passed away December 14, will be held Wednesday at 3:00 pm at St. Matthew United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the St. Matthew Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday 6-8 pm at the Funeral Home.

Mrs. Kelley was born in Darlington County a daughter of the late Horace & Christine Hall Blackwell. She was a member of St. Matthew United Methodist Church and  the St. Matthew UMW.

Surviving are her husband, Robert B. Kelley, Sr., Bishopville, Daughter, Teresa Kelley, Bishopville, 2 sons, Bob (Jill) Kelley, Bishopville, Wayne (Lisa) Kelley, Lugoff, 4 Grandchildren, Matt, Rolanda, Ryan & Tyner Kelley, 2 adopted Grandchildren, Rachael & Katie Kelley, 2 Sisters: Ruth Gainey, Hartsville, Taphina Nobles, Bishopville, 2 Brothers, George & Carl Blackwell, Hartsville.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter Julie Kelley, 2 brothers, Mac & Ralph Blackwell. Memorials may be made St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 2238 Bethune Highway, Bishopville, S.C. 29010 or the Ascension Hospice House, 7142 Woodrow Street, Irmo, S.C. 29063.

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Margaret Irene Keister - December 14, 2009

Bishopville, SC

Funeral services for Margaret Irene Keister, age 58, who passed away December 14, 2009 will be held Thursday at 3:00 pm at Bethlehem Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home.  Visitation will be Wednesday 6-8 pm at the Funeral Home.  Mrs. Keister was born in Sumter a daughter of the late Raymond L. Strickland, Jr. and Blanche Strickland. Surviving are her husband Tommy Watson, Bishopville, 2 Daughters: Sandy (Eric) Schultz, Lesley Keister (Michael) Jeffords,  1 Son, Jeffrey Scott Lynch, 2 Grandchildren, Taylor Ann & Harley Chasse Schultz, all of Darlington, 2 sisters, Beth Strickland, Bishopville, Mary Tennant, Sumter, 1 Brother, Jim Strickland, Spartanburg.  Norton Funeral Home

Anne Dampier Stewart - December 12, 2009

LAMAR, SC


Anne Dampier Stewart, age 63, of Lamar died Saturday, December 12, 2009 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 14, at Mt. Elon Baptist Church, with burial following in the church cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home, Lamar. 


Born June 4, 1946, and a lifelong resident of Lee County, Anne is the daughter of the late G.B. and Margie Outlaw Dampier. She graduated from Bishopville High School and Carolina College of Commerce. 


Anne formerly worked for the Lee County Alcohol and Drug Commission. She was a member of Mt. Elon Baptist church, and enjoyed going to services there. Mrs. Stewart also loved her grandchildren and enjoyed tending to her chickens and cows.


Surviving are her husband, Bobby Stewart, a son, Grier (Elizabeth) C. Copeland of Kingstree, a daughter, Candyce (Scott) Chapman of Bishopville, four grandchildren: Grayson, Carter and Peyton Copeland and Dylan Chapman. 


Visitation will be from 6-8 Sunday Evening at Belk Funeral Home, LAMAR CHAPEL. Memorials may be made to Mt. Elon Baptist Church, PO Box 38, Lydia, SC 29079. Sign the guestbook online at Belk Funeral Home.

James "Kenny" Lucas - December 12, 2009

Bishopville, S.C.

 Funeral services for James (Kenny) Lucas who passed away Saturday, December. 12, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer, will be held Monday December 14, 2009 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home in Bishopville. Burial will be in the Turkey Creek Cemetery.

The family will receive visitors from 3-5 pm on Sunday, December 13^th at Norton Funeral Home and at other times at the home, 2265 Bethune Highway, Bishopville.

Kenny was born November 7, 1943 a son of the late J. Ben Lucas & Vertie Stokes Lucas. He retired in 2008 as a Department Head with Santee Print in Sumter, after a twenty-eight year career as a Department Head with Reeves Brothers in Bishopville.

Kenny was a member of St. Matthews United Methodist Church and will be remembered for his strong sense of humility and willingness to help his fellowman.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Jean Kelley Lucas, two sons, Keith & Kelley Lucas, Bishopville, one brother, Doug (Kathy ) Lucas, Bishopville and a special cousin Jimmy (Grace) Polk, Bishopville.

He was predeceased by one sister, Mary Lucas Gardner.

Memorials may be made to St. Matthews United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2238 Bethune Highway, Bishopville, S.C. 29010.

Pallbearers will be Marty Best, Davis Brown, Jr., Marvin Lee Brown, Tommy Davidson, Alan Watkins & Billy Watkins.

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Stanford Farmer - Thursday, December 10, 2009

Bishopville, SC


Stanford Farmer, 88, beloved husband of the late Minnie A. Smith Farmer, died Thursday, December 10, 2009 in Bishopville.

Born in Winnsboro, SC and a long time resident of the Cedar Creek Community, Mr. Farmer was a son of the late William Frank Farmer and the late Elizabeth Farmer. Mr Farmer was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a deacon for 58 years. He also served as Sunday school teacher and choir member for over 60 years. Mr. Farmer loved music and was the last remaining member of the original Cedar Creek Quartet. He retired from Reeves Brothers, Inc. and was a World War II veteran. He also served as a chaplain of the local VFW.

Survivors include four children, Wayne J. Farmer, Linda F. Gainey (Major), Catherine F. Harris (Wayne), and S. Warren Farmer (Kay); nine grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Wendell Farmer; two brothers, Carrol Farmer and the Rev. Ellie Farmer; and a sister, Willie Rose Brown.

Funeral services will be held a 2 p.m. Sunday at Cedar Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. B.R. Wallace officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Andrew W. Harris, Donald J. Harris, Mark D. Hopkins, Scotty M. Hopkins, Earl O. Gainey, and Adam Whiteside.

Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons of the Cedar Creek Baptist Church.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and at other times at 741 Gum Springs Road, Bishopville.

Memorials may be made to Cedar Creek Baptist Church, 2980 Camden Highway, Bishopville, SC 29010.

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

Edith A. "Bunny" Mathis - Thursday, December 10, 2009

Columbia, SC


Edith A. "Bunny" Mathis, 84, widow of Marion E. Mathis, died Thursday, December 10, 2009 at her home.

Born in Bishopville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Henry G. Asbill and the late Dolly Duke Asbill. Mrs Mathis was a member of Spring Valley Baptist Church in Columbia where she was a member of the Adult Ladies Sunday School Class. She was a retired nurse from Lee County Memorial Hospital.

Survivors include a son, Gene Mathis (Kathy) of Columbia; four grandchildren, Adam Taylor Mathis, Jordan Cole Mathis, and Charla Price, all of Columbia, and Jason "Busch" Malloch of Spartanburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Winburn and the Rev. John Platt officiating. Burial will be in the Bishopville Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son, 9525 Highgate Road, Columbia, SC 29223.

Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 500 Taylor Street, Suite 101, Columbia, SC 29201.

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

James Ray "Jimmy" Smith, Sr. - December 4, 2009

Bishopville, SC


James Ray "Jimmy" Smith, Sr., husband of Mary Ruth Smith, died Friday, December 4, 2009 at his home.

Born in Lee County he was a son of L.W. Smith, Jr. and the late Ruby Segars Smith. Mr Smith was a member of Memorial Chapel Church and was a retired truck driver and owner of Jimmy Smith and Sons Garage.

Survivors include his wife and father of Bishopville; three children, Jimmy Smith, Jr., Billy Smith (Shelia) and Tammie Lanford (Mark); three grandchildren, Laci Tobens (Craig), B.J. Smith, and Blake Lanford; three brothers, Bryan Smith, Mike Smith, Glenn Smith (Teressa); two sisters, Elinor Holloman (Glen) of Florence and Judy McLeod (Eldrige); and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Memorial Chapel Church with the Rev. Jim Peterson
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The family will received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Memorial Chapel Church, 2509 Green Lane, Bishopville, SC 29010

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

Erline Evans Blackwell - November 23, 2009

Bishopville, S.C. Funeral services for Erline Evans Blackwell, age 82, widow of Oscar B. Blackwell, Sr., who passed away November 23, 2009 will be held Friday November 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Rev. B.R. Wallace will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday November 25, 6-8 pm at the Funeral Home. Mrs. Blackwell was born in Lancaster a daughter of the late Robert & Alma Harper Evans. She was a member of the Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters: Gail (Rev. Charles) Hancock, Bishopville, Linda (Earl) Hancock, Bishopville, Gloria (Lige) Stewart, McBee, two Sons: Oscar B. (Joyce) Blackwell, Jr., Robert G. (Rose) Blackwell, Bishopville, Brother Richard Evans, Darlington, eleven Grandchildren, twenty three Great Grandchildren, two Great Great Grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association, 4124 Clemson blvd., Suite L, Anderson, S.C. 29621. Photo provided by Norton Funeral Homes

Geneva Watkins Ward - November 22, 2009

Bishopville, SC


Geneva Watkins Ward, 88, widow of John William Ward, died Sunday, November 22, 2009 in Kershaw County.

Born in Kershaw County, she was a daughter of the late Robert Leon Watkins and the late Tincy Viola Steen Watkins.

Survivors include three granddaughters, Rose Branham Blackwell (Robert) and Theresa Branham Walters (Gene), both of Bishopville, and Rebecca Branham Scheffer (James) of Lugoff; four great-grandchildren, Theresa Blackwell Gladden, Robert Blackwell II, Ana Elizabeth Jenkinson, and John William Jenkinson, III; two brothers, George Watkins and Rev. Marion Watkins, both of Rembert; and five great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Ward Cain; and three brothers, Harvey Watkins, Samuel Watkins, and Billy Watkins.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Piedmont Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home.

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

Lenora Timmons Hall - November 19, 2009

Bishopville, SC


Lenora Timmons Hall, 89, widow of Chester A. Hall, Sr. died Thursday, November 19, 2009 at a local nursing facility.

Born in Cowards, SC she was a daughter of the late Nellie Cockfield Timmons and the late Henry Timmons. Mrs. Hall was a member of First Baptist Church in Bishopville.

Survivors include a son, Chester A. "Artie" Hall, Jr. (Susan) of Nicaragua; a daughter, Karen H. Whitehead (Howard) of St. Helena Island; two granddaughters, Anna H. Duval (John) of New York, NY and Elizabeth Hall of Boston, MA; a sister Parnace Stearns of Titusville, FL; and a great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Stacey.

Graveside services will be held a 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Piedmont Cemetery with the Rev. Chester A. "Artie" Hall, Jr. officiating.

The family will receive friends anytime at the home, 102 Jones Circle, Bishopville.

Memorials may be made to the North Star Christian Center for Nicaragua Missions, PO Box 290099, Columbia, SC 29229; or to the Friends of Hunting Island State Park, PO Box 844, St. Helena Island, SC 29920.

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

Wilburn Junior Gladden - November 18, 2009

Camden, S.C.

Services for Wilburn Junior Gladden, 79, will be Sat. 2:00 pm at Red Hill Baptist Church directed by Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Mr. Gladden was born in Lee County a son of the late Clifton G. & Eva Corbett Gladden. Surviving are daughters: Elaine Scott & Cindy Cooke, Camden, 5 Grand, 12 Brothers & Sisters.

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Dorothy Mozingo Stuckey - November 12, 2009

Bishopville, S.C. Graveside services for Dorothy Mozingo Stuckey, age 95, widow of Alfred Crosswell Stuckey, Sr., who passed away November 12, will be held Sunday at 2:00 pm at Mt. Elon Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Mrs. Stuckey was born in Lee County a daughter of the late Hugh Lee & Bessie Rawls Mozingo. She was active in Church & Civic affairs, was a member of the First Baptist Church, Ruth Faith Sunday School Class and a mission group. She served on the Lee County Council on Aging, Board of Social Services, Zoning Board, Board of Education, was a Life member of  the Board of Lee County Senior Apartments. She was retired from Banking after 32 years of Service. Surviving are 1 son, Alfred Crosswell (Freddy) Stuckey, Jr., Sumter, 3 Grandchildren, David R. (Christa) Kelley, Bishopville, Alfred C. (Leslie) Stuckey, III, Lugoff, Laura Stuckey, Columbia, 3 Great Grandchildren, Clara Ann Kelley, Bishopville, Caroline Stuckey, Ella Catherine Stuckey, both of Lugoff, Sister In Law, Faye Mozingo, Charlotte, N.C., several nieces & nephews. Mrs. Stuckey was preceded in death by a daughter Clare S. Kelley, two Sisters, Betty Vaughan, Margaret Honeycutt, two Brothers, Hugh & Joe Mozingo. Special thank you to the staff of Solaris Hospice in Sumter. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stone Mark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29210. Norton Funeral Home

Ronald Lynn "Ronnie" McCaskill - November 7, 2009

Bishopville, S.C.

Funeral services for Ronald Lynn (Ronnie) McCaskill, age 55, who passed away Nov. 7, will be held Tuesday at 11:00 am at the Norton Funeral Chapel Home. Rev. Will Cline will officiate. Burial will be in the Mizpah Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 6-8 pm at the Funeral Home. Ronnie was born in Camden, a son of John C. McCaskill and the late Doris Davis McCaskill. Surviving are his father of Bishopville, Brothers: Johnny & Donnie McCaskill, Bishopville, Nephew, Todd McCaskill, Camden, Nieces, Robin Boykin, Bishopville, Carla Jean Watson, Lugoff. He was preceded in death by a sister Debra Cameron.

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Thomas Herbert Alexander - November 6, 2009

Bishopville, SC

Thomas Herbert Alexander, 78, husband of Mary Oeland Alexander, died Friday, November 6, 2009 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.

Born in Bishopville, he was a son of the late William Ray Alexander and the late Mary Richardson Kennedy Alexander. Mr. Alexander was a 1955 graduate of Presbyterian College where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and ordered to report to Fort Benning, GA. He then went on to graduate in Army Aviation and received his wings in 1956 at Fort Rucker, Alabama.

After serving three years on active duty in California, he returned to S.C. and joined the National Guard. He retired as a Brigadier General in 1989, completing his years of military service. During his years with the guard, he served as Commander of the 51^st Aviation Assault Helicopter Company, Commander of the 51^st M.P. Battalion, Commander of Troop Command, and Assistant Adjutant General. In 1989, he received the Order of Palmetto at the time of his retirement.

Mr. Alexander was a lifetime member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church where he served through the years in different capacities. He was chairman of the Official Board, chairman of the Finance Committee, Lay Leader, and Sunday school teacher in the Joe Fanning Sunday School Class where he was a member. He was active in the Lions Club since joining in 1966 where he served as past president.

He served as president of Stuckey and Alexander Insurance Company in Bishopville. He was on the Bishopville City Council for 16 years and served as Mayor of Bishopville from 1991 until his death. He served on the Board of Directors of the S.C. Municipal Association, the Board of Directors of the S.C. Downtown Development Association, Chairman of the Santee Lynches Council of Governments, and Vice Chairman of the Board of the Wateree Community Action, Inc. In years previous to this he served as Lee County Chairman of the S.C. Tri-Centennial Committee, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Democratic Party, Chairman of the Library Board, Chairman of the Lee County Hospital Board, and was designated by the Jaycees in 1967 as “Outstanding Young Man of the Year” for Lee County.

Survivors besides his wife include three children, Edward M. Alexander (Donna R.), Martha Alexander Houser (Ronnie), and Mary Kay Alexander Kaufman (Tim); a grandson, Timothy Williams Kaufman; three granddaughters, Kaylen Elizabeth Houser, Caroline Elizabeth Alexander, and Martha Alexander Kaufman; two brothers, William Ray Alexander and James K. Alexander (Ida); a sister, Adria Alexander Belk; and fifteen nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas H. Alexander, Jr.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Paul Rogers officiating. Burial will be in the Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery with full military honors.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Hancock-Elmore-Funeral Home and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 167, Bishopville, SC 29010.

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

George Amon Plyler- October 27, 2009

Bishopville, S.C.

Funeral services for George Amon Plyler age 79, who passed away Oct. 27, will be held Friday at 2:00 at the Norton Funeral Home chapel. Rev. B.R. Wallace & Rev. Gene Plyler will officiate. Burial will be in the Wayside Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 5-7 pm at the Funeral Home. 

Mr. Plyler was born in Chesterfield County a son of the late Johnnie W. & Mary McManus Plyler. 

Surviving are his wife  Dioleta Payos Plyler and son Jude Paul Plyler; other sons George Amon Plyler, II, George Mills; Daughters Ashley, Elaine & Brenda Kay; Brothers: Larry Plyler, McConnells, S.C., Ray, Charles & Thomas Plyler,  Rock Hill, Rev. Gene Plyler, Charleston; Sisters: Carolyn Price, Rock Hill, June Marler, Greenville, Ethel McIntosh, Newton, N.C., Sue Gibson, Chester, Janice Cox, Paducah, KY, Deborah May, Charlotte; Several Grand & Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother John w. Plyler. www.nortonfh.net

Anna Lee Smith Watson - October 20, 2009

Bishopville, S.C. 

Funeral services for Anna Lee Smith Watson, age 87, who passed away October 20, 2009 will be held Friday at 4:00 pm at Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. Sim Smith & Mr. Randy Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in the Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be Thursday 6-8 pm at the Funeral Home. 


Mrs. Watson was born in Bishopville a daughter of the late Hampton & Anna Lee Smith. She was member of Calvary Baptist Church and was retired from Sky Line Manufacturing. 


Surviving are Daughters: Kaye (Myron) Arrants, Annette  (Bud) Stokes, Sons: Jerry (Gail) Watson, all of Bishopville, David (Theresa) Watson, Camden. 9 Grandchildren, 13 Great, 2 Great Great Grandchildren.


She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Thomas Watson and a Grandson, James Albert Watson. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 539 Cedar Creek Road, Bishopville, S.C. 29010. Norton Funeral Home.

Doris Watkins Kelley - October 17, 2009

Bishopville, S.C.

Funeral services for Doris Watkins Kelley, age 83, of Bishopville, will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 3:00 pm at St. Matthews United Methodist Church, with a private burial. Rev. Barbee Parsons, Rev. Ricky Howell & Rev. Edward L. Davidson will officiate.

Visitation will be Monday, October 19, 2009 from 6-8 pm at Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville and at other times at the residence 2265 Bethune Highway, Bishopville.

Mrs. Kelley, widow of Glenwood Kelley, died Saturday, October 17, 2009. Born in Lee County, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Lee & Moise Pate Watkins. She had retired as a sales associate at B.C. Moore & Sons in Bishopville. She was a member of St. Matthews United Methodist Church, the Joy Club and the Women’s Society of Christian Service, of which she had served as Secretary.

Mrs. Kelley will be remembered for her strong faith, her unselfish love for others, always placing the desires of others above her own, and her generous spirit.

She is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Jean (Kenny) Lucas, two grandsons, Keith and Kelley Lucas of Bishopville, one sister, Emily Watkins Best, Camden, and one brother, Dr. W. Curtis (Joyce) Watkins of Camden. She was predeceased by two sisters, Ruth Watkins Davidson and Sallie Watkins Brown and two brothers, Marvin and Ben Watkins.

Memorials may be made to St. Matthews United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2238 Bethune Highway, Bishopville, S.C. 29010.

Pallbearers: Marty Best, Marvin Lee Brown, Tommy Davidson, Doug Kelley, Alan Watkins, and Billy Watkins.

Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Thomas 'Tommy' Boykin - October 12, 2009

Bishopville, SC


Funeral services for Charles Thomas (Thomas) Boykin, age 62, who passed away Oct. 12, will be held Wed. at 4:00 pm at the Cedar Creek Baptist Church. Rev. B.R. Wallace & Rev. Mike Allen will officiate. Burial will be in the Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tues. 5-7 pm at the Funeral Home. 


Tommy was born in Bishopville a son of the late Odell & Polly Outlaw Boykin. He was a member of the McBee Presbyterian Church where he was a former Elder and attended Cedar Creek Baptist Church.


Surviving are his wife: Shirley McGee Boykin, Bishopville; Daughters: Lori (Johnny) Barfield, Hartsville, Christy (Franklin) Moody, Susan (Kirby) Wayne, Shannon (Curtis) Outlaw, McBee; Step Daughter: Heather Motley, Bishopville; Step Sons: Jason (Brittany) Welch, Bishopville, Chad Welch, Columbia. Grandchildren: Justin & Jenna Barfield, Courtney Morris, Caitlyn Moody, Bethany Hutchinson, Anna Catherine & Corey Wayne, Zachary & Meridith Outlaw, Madison & Myles Motley, Christian, Gracie & Wyatt Welch. 


Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of S.C., 245 North Main Street, Bishopville, S.C. 29010. 


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Bettie Rowland McLeod - October 9, 2009

Bishopville, SC

Bettie Rowland McLeod, 87, widow of James Francis McLeod died Friday, October 9, 2009 at the home of her daughter.

Born in Asheville, NC she was a daughter of the late William Thomas Rowland and the late Frances Miller Rowland. Mrs. McLeod was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. During her husband's term as Clerk of Court of Lee County, Mrs. McLeod served as his deputy Clerk of Court.

Survivors include a daughter, Frances Rowland "Scoozie" McLeod Jones (Marion); five grandchildren, Ingram Welch, McLeod Welch, Trey McLeod, III, Beth McLeod, and Laura Hudson; and eight great-grandchildren, Staci Welch, Matthew Welch, Cassidy Welch, Matthew Hudson, Ashley Volpe, Tee Welch, Katie Welch, and Marisa McLeod.

Preceded in death by a son, James Frances McLeod, Jr.

A memorial service will be held at 3 P.M. Monday at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Rogers officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4-6pm Sunday at the home of her daughter, 412 Bradley Avenue, Bishopville.

Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice, 1203 East Cheves Street, Florence, SC 29506.

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

Hala Perryman Ferguson - October 5, 2009

Bishopville, SC


Funeral services for Hala Perryman Ferguson, age 77, widow of Leon Ferguson, who passed away on Oct. 5, 2009, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Norton Funeral Home chapel in Bishopville.

The Rev. John Hodges will officiate. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetary in Sumter. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mrs. Ferguson was born in Salem, Ark., a daughter of the late Henry and Mable Shell Perryman. She was a member of the Bishopville Prebyterian Church. She atteneded Arkansas University in Florence with a BA degree in Education and retired from Bishopville Primary School.

Surviving are two daughters: Janet (Jerry) Dickinson of Georgetown and Lana (Terry) Ward, of Lexington; three sons: Gregg Ferguson, of Bishopville, Gary (Angela) Ferguson, of Salem, Ark. and Scott (Brenda) Ferguson of Hartsville; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two sisters: Gaye Miller, of Salem Ark. and Ava Jo Bowling of Horseshoe Bend, Ark.; a brother: Harlin Perryman, of Sacramento Ca.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Marx Perryman.

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Henry Timmons "Tim" Whitehead - October 5, 2009

Lamar, SC


Henry Timmons "Tim" Whitehead, 58, died Monday, Oct. 5, 2009.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Salem United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home.

Mr. Whitehead was born in Sumter County, the son of Howard Eugene Whitehead Sr. and the late Henrietta Timmons Whitehead. He graduated from Bishopville High School and attended Spartanburg Junior College. Tim was a member of Salem United Methodist Church in Timmonsville. He was a maintenance engineer with Hartsville Country Club.

Survivors are his father; his stepmother, Esther Baker Whitehead of Sumter; his wife of 15 years, Robbin Watford Whitehead of Lamar; two daughters, Lesli Shannon Whitehead of Chapin, and Breanna Lynn Whitehead of Lamar; one brother, Howard E. Whitehead Jr. (Karen) of St. Helena Island; a sister, Debbie A. Whitehead of Sumter; his granddaughter, Lacy Ellen Whitehead; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lenora and Lawrence Watford of Lynchburg.

Memorials may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, 3804 Charters Drive, Florence, SC 29501; or McLeod Hospice, Box 100551, Florence, SC 29501.

Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, 4210 W. Palmetto St., Florence, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Charlotte Ryan Stuckey - October 7, 2009

Bishopville, SC 

Charlotte Ryan Stuckey, 92, widow of William Hamer Stuckey, entered into eternal glory with her Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, on October 7, 2009 in Irmo, SC at the Ascension Hospice House.

Church services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October9, 2009 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Bishopville with the Rev. Paul Rogers and the Rev. Randal Shell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Born in Trenton, SC on August 17, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Elbert Lacon Ryan and the late Helen Salter Ryan. Mrs. Stuckey was educated in Trenton and graduated from Coker College, Class of 1938. She taught in South Carolina Public Schools for 38 years. She joined Bethlehem United Methodist Church in January of 1950, shortly after her marriage. Mrs. Stuckey served her church faithfully in many areas for 59 years, serving two terms as President of the United Methodist Women and teaching the Constance Herbert Class. She was also a member of the Bishopville Book Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Historical Society. She was a former member of the Iris Garden Club.

She is survived by two sons, William Hamer Stuckey (Susan) and Brookes Ryan Stuckey (Emily); four grandchildren whom she adored, Ryan, Marianne, Joanna, and Marshall; a sister, Grace Ryan Reynolds (Graham), of Trenton; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be anytime at the home, 143 Edmund Avenue, Bishopville, SC 29010.

Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem United Methodist Church or to the Care Center, PO Box 167, Bishopville, SC 29010.

A very special thanks to her devoted caregiver, Lucille March, whom she loved; and also to the staff of Ascension Hospice in Florence and Irmo.

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

Jeffery Mark Outlaw - September 24, 2009

Bishopville, S.C.

Funeral services for Jeffery Mark Outlaw age 46, who passed away Sept. 24, will be held Sunday at 4:00 pm from the Concord United Methodist Church.

Burial will be in the Concord Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday 6-8 pm at the Funeral Home.

Jeffery was born in Sumter a son of Juanita Cranford Outlaw and the late Lester Wayne Outlaw, Sr. He was a graduate of Bishopville High School.

Surviving are his mother of Bishopville; Brother: Lester Wayne Outlaw, Jr., North Charleston; Sister: Jeannie Guido, Trenton, N.J.; He was preceded in death by a sister Lynn Steele.

Norton Funeral Home

Cecil Clifton Corbett III - Thursday, September 24, 2009

St. Petersburg, Florida

Cecil Clifton Corbett III. 52, formerly of Bishopville, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

A memorial service for Cliff Corbett will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Bishopville, SC at 3:00 p.m. with the Reverend Ken Hicks officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday from 6-8 p.m. at the home of Allen Corbett in Bishopville.

Mr. Corbett was born in Loris, South Carolina in 1957. He was the son of the late Cecil C. Corbett, Jr. and Betty Ann Corbett. He was a member of First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg, Fla. He graduated from Wofford College in 1979 and joined the family business Beach Club Promotions. He ran the Florida division until 1986. Upon returning to S.C. he led expansion of the business to form C & C Concerts. He produced numerous concerts until he returned to Florida in 1997 to pursue other business ventures.

Mr. Corbett is survived by his brother Allen ( Peggy) of Bishopville, S.C.,  sister Karen C. Cheatham (Mike) of Columbia, S.C., and sister Kelley McCormick of Edisto Beach, S.C. Also surviving are 3 nieces and 3 nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of their choice.

Ralph John Beasley - September 20, 2009

Bishopville, S.C.

Graveside services for Ralph John Beasley, age 88, who passed away Sept. 20, will be held Wednesday at 2:00 pm at the Cypress Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Tues. 6-8 pm at the Funeral Home. Mr. Beasley was born in Lee County a son of the late Hurron & Mallie King Beasley.

Surviving are: Daughter: Jennie Darity, Sister: Emma Mae Robertson, Special Niece: Zelda Beasley; Grandchildren: Rhonda, Jerry & Chris Darity, all of Bishopville; 7 Great, 4 Great Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Vivian Colvin Beasley, Sister: Faye Truett; Brothers: Buster & Wilton Beasley.

Memorials may be made to the Bishopville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 927, Bishopville, S.C. 29010. Norton Funeral Home.

Henry 'Melvin' Walker - September 19, 2009

Bishopville, SC 


Henry 'Melvin' Walker, 66, husband of Sybil Christmas Walker , died Saturday, September 19. 2009 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.


Born in Denmark, SC, he was a son of the late Edwin Lamar Walker, Sr., and the late Marjorie A. Walker. He was Director of the Lee County Public Works Department. 


Survivors include his wife of 30 years; four children, Jim Ed Walker (Gwen) of Bishopville, Sybil Denise Hague (Corey) of Olive Branch, MS, Debra Lynn Watson (Douglas), and Tina Victoria Walker both of Bishopville; one sister, Marjorie Ellen McKaig of Lexington; one brother, Robert Madison Walker (Carol) of Lexington, a sister-in-law, Mary Nancy Walker of Bishopville; six grandchildren, Michael Blake Gooding; Jordan Spencer Gooding, Stacy Amanda Geddings, Anthony Ramon Lopez, Jamie Walker, and Mason Alexander Hague.


He was preceded in death by his brother, Edwin Lamar Walker, Jr.


Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Gary M. Lee officiating. Burial will follow in the Piedmont Cemetery. 


The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and at other times at the home. 


Memorial contributions may be made to Lee County EMS, P.O. Box 927, Bishopville, SC 29010.


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

Allan Ganson Kelley - September 17, 2009

Bishopville, SC

Graveside services for Allan Ganson Kelley age 50 will be held Saturday, September 19 at 2:00 from the Cypress Cemetery. Rev. William Taylor and Rev. Arlin Kirkland will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville Chapel. Visitation will be Friday at the the residences 3321 and 3351 Lee State Park Road in Bishopville.  Allan died September 17, 2009.  

He was the son of Shirley J. Grooms and the late Charles Ray Kelley.  He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, he was an Autobody Tech.  

Surviving are: his mom, Bishopville.  Brother:  Cliff Kelley and his wife Tina, Bishopville.  Grandmother:  Emma Mae Robertson, Bishopville.  Nieces:  Taylor and Pamela Kelley, Bishopville.  He was preceded in death by wife, Sherry Johnson Kelley.  

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Catherine Branham Morgan - September 4, 2009

Bishopville, SC

Catherine Branham Morgan, 72, beloved wife of Clifton M. Morgan, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, N.C.

Born Feb. 12, 1937, in Kershaw County, she was a daughter of the late William "Alec" Alex and the late Eva Ray Branham. Catherine was the youngest of 12 children.

Before becoming a devoted wife and mother, Catherine was educated in the public schools of Lee County and graduated from Ashwood-Central High in 1955. She was an active member of St. Matthew's United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her devoted husband, Cliff; three children, Clifton Dennis Morgan (Gretta) of Apex, N.C., William H. "Bill" Morgan (Michelle) of Raleigh, N.C., and Catherine Annette M. Edwards (Raymond) of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mamie B. Hasty, Mary Ann B. Yarborough, and Joyce B. Huggins, all of Bishopville; one brother, Murdic Branham of Lugoff; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by five brothers, Melvin, Vernon, Willard, Ben, and infant Bill Branham; and two sisters, Ethel Branham Humphries and Thelma Branham Owens.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home chapel officiated by the Rev. G. Frank Ramey. Burial will be in the Piedmont Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to her church, 202 Hope Mills Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304; or to a charity of one's choice.

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

James Allen Folsom - August 29, 2009

Sumter, SC 

James Allen Folsom, 66, died Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. 

Born in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Lyde Folsom and the late Evelyn Barrett Folsom Brown. Mr. Folsom was a lifetime resident of Sumter County. He was formerly employed by Sumter Machinery. 

Survivors include an uncle, J.W. Barrett (Elizabeth) of Camden; three aunts, Louise Barrett Johnson of Camden, Ruth Barrett Floyd of Winder, GA, and Mary Barrett Poole of Lawrenceville, GA; several cousins; and a longtime friend, Bobby Saxton.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Jerry Peacock officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service in the chapel and other times at the home of his uncle, 5074 Jamestown Road, Camden. 

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

Mark Lane Deas - August 22, 2009

Eastover, SC

Mark Lane Deas, 47, died August 22, 2009 at his home in Eastover.

Born in Camden, he was a son of Naomi Deas Elmore and the late J.B. Deas. Mr. Deas was a member of Beulah Baptist Church at Horrell Hill. He was a graduate of Thomas Sumter Academy and Central Carolina Technical College. He was a Mason and was retired from the S.C. Forestry Commission. He was very much loved and will be greatly missed by his family.

Survivors include his mother, and step-father, Alford Elmore; two children, Katelyn Deas and Derek Deas; two brothers, Randy Deas (Marlene) and Mike Deas (Donna); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Thursday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Mizpah Baptist Church Cemetry.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Wednesday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and at other times at 326 Bradley Road, Bishopville.

Memorials may be made to Beulah Baptist Church, 9487 Garners Ferry Rd., Hopkins, S.C. 29061; to the Mizpah Baptist Church Building Fund, 3659 Jamestown Rd., Camden, S.C. 29020; or to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, Duke University Medical Center, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, N.C. 27710.

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

Elizabeth Ann Reames Watson - August 24, 2009

Greenville

Elizabeth Ann Reames Watson, of Greenville, S.C., died August 24, 2009.

Born in Bishopville, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Cecil H. and Louise C. Reames.

She is survived by her husband, James H. Watson; her three children, Elizabeth "Betsy" Marchant and husband Craig, James H. "Jim" Watson and wife Tammy, John Ashby Watson and wife Rhonda; five grandchildren, Lucas Marchant and wife Jessica, Elizabeth "Liza" Marchant Barron and husband Marshall, William "Will" H. Watson, Ryan Ashby Watson, Carter Ann Watson; and one great-grandchild, Marshall Davis Barron.

There will be a private committal service.

A memorial service will be held at the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Greenville on Thursday, August 27, 2009, at 4 p.m. The family will greet friends in the fellowship hall of the church after the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Louise C. Reames Scholarship Fund at Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613-6162.

Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.

Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest.

Mary Ida Woodham - August 20, 2009

Bishopville, S.C.

Funeral services for Mary Ida Warner Woodham who passed away August 20, 2009 will be held Sunday August 23, 2009 at 3:00 pm at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Bishopville, S.C. Rev. Paul Rogers will officiate. Norton Funeral Home will be in charge.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 22, from 4-6 pm at the Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at Asbury Chapel, Wesley Commons, Greenwood, S.C. on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 3:00 pm.

Mrs. Woodham was born in Greenwood a daughter of the late Virgil Lee Warner, Sr. & Katie Long Warner. She is survived by two sons, Andrew D. Woodham, Jr. & wife Connie, Columbia, S.C.; Marion W. Woodham & Wife Gail, Florence, S.C.; Brother Daniel K. Warner & his wife Viola, Greenwood, S.C.; Grandson: Andrew D. Woodham III, Columbia, Granddaughter: Charmayne Morgan, Florence, S.C.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She found strength, guidance and comfort in her relationship with Jesus Christ. She graduated High School in Greenwood, S.C. and received her B.S. in Home Economics from Winthrop College. She had a love of gardening, cooking and writing inspirational notes and words of love to family and friends. She spent many hours researching her family history.

She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Bishopville, S.C., served on the board of Lee County Public Library for 51 years, was a member of the Society of First Families of SC, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Bishopville Garden Club.

She was predeceased by A. Dowling Woodham, Sr., husband of 59 years; Brothers: Carl T. Warner, Col. Virgil Lee Warner, Jr., W. Erwin Warner. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 167, Bishopville, S.C. 29010.

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Hamlin Huiet "Buck" Jordan - August 12, 2009

Bishopville, SC

August 13, 2009

Hamlin Huiet "Buck" Jordan, 83, husband of Helen Ulmer Jordan, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center.

Born November 24, 1925, he was a son of the late Ivery A. Jordan and the late Lois Kempson Jordan. Mr. Jordan was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as Treasurer and was a Deacon for many years. He also served on the Finance Committee and was Chairman of the Education Building Committee. He was a member of the Friendship Fellowship Class and won the 2009 Cup of Water award. He was also a member of the Gamecock Club for 50 years and was a member of the Lions Club. Mr Jordan was owner and operator of Jordan Motors from 1947-1995.

Survivors in addition to his wife include two sons, Alan Jordan and Steven Jordan (Teresa); six grandchildren, Laura Robinson, Shannon Drayton, Lindsay Brazell, Steven Jordan, Jr., John Maersch, and David Maersch; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Hildreth Love and Tootsie Crouch (Louie), both of Columbia; and his beloved cat, Punk.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Jordan Parler; and a brother, Jimmy Jordan.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Bishopville. Burial will be in the Piedmont Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Piedmont Cemetery, PO Box 487, Bishopville, SC 29010.

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

Mr. James T. "Jim" Lowery, Jr. - August 6, 2009

Valle Crucis, NC

Mr. James T. "Jim" Lowery, Jr., age 66, of 259 Millers Mountain Trail, Valle Crucis, and Surfside Beach, South Carolina, died Thursday afternoon, August 6, 2009, at Watauga Medical Center in Boone.Mr. Lowery is survived by his wife of 45 years, Betty Baldwin Lowery of the home; two sons, James T. Lowery, III "Trip" and wife Eileen of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, and Rad Lowery and wife Adrienne of Surfside Beach; three grandchildren, Savannah Lowery and Katelynn Lowery, both of Kill Devil Hills, and Isaac Lowery of Surfside Beach; his father and mother, James T. Lowery, Sr. and Opal Reynolds Lowery of Rock Hill, South Carolina; one sister, Rosemary Sullivan and husband Tim of Rock Hill, and two brothers, Joseph Lowery and wife Lea of Rock Hill, and Lanny Lowery and wife Denise of Spartanburg, South Carolina.A memorial service for Mr. James T. "Jim" Lowery, Jr. will be conducted Tuesday afternoon, August 11, 2009, at 2:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Reverend James T. Lowery, III "Trip".The family will receive friends following the memorial service.A second memorial service will be conducted Thursday evening, August 13, 2009, at 6:00 o'clock, at Surfside United Methodist Church in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. Officiating will be Reverend James T. Lowery, III "Trip" and Reverend Kim Eanes.Memorial contributions may be made to the Jimmy V Foundation, 106 Towerview Court, Cary, North Carolina, 27513, or to the Valle Crucis Community Park, PO Box 581, Valle Crucis, North Carolina, 28691.Online condolences may be sent to the Lowery family at www.hamptonfuneralservice.com.Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Virgil Hubert Hatton - August 2, 2009

Bishopville, SC

Virgil Hubert Hatton, 75, husband of Ruth Ann Winger Hatton, died Sunday, August 02, 2009 at Kershaw County Medical Center.

Born in Sky, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Johnny Hatton and the late Mattie Mae Mullins Hatton. Mr. Hatton was a member of Ashwood Church of the Nazarene. He was a Firefighter in the United States Air Force and retired after 21 years of service and later retired from the Civil Service after 20 years of service.

Survivors in addition to his wife include two daughters, Mona Chua (Ben) and Cheryl Hatton (Vincent); two sons, Virgil Hatton (Amanda) and Anthony Wayne Hatton (Jennifer); five grandchildren, Tara, Scott, Shane, Thomas, and Andrew; two sisters, Alberta Barker (Jerry) and Flita Mae Brown, both of Kentucky; a brother, Chester Lee Hatton (Ruth) of Kentucky; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by five brothers; and one sister.

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at Ashwood Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Robert Morris, the Rev. T. W. Mitchell, and the Rev. James Copeland officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be David Christmas, Terry Davis, Raymond Lane, Christian Dreamer, Scott China, and Joey Barkley.

Honorary pallbearers will be Shane Hatton, Thomas Hatton, and Lois Martin.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at the home, 643 Williamson Road, Bishopville.

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

Dr. Lawrence Beaufort Graham - July 26, 2009

Anderson, SC
The State

Dr. Lawrence Beaufort Graham died Sunday at his home in Anderson, SC, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Dr. Graham was born October 12, 1932, in Lee County, SC, the son of the late Lawrence B. and Vermell Graham. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Salem Baptist Church, 1325 Salem Church Road, Anderson, SC, and entombment in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with military funeral honors where the United States Army will pay final tribute on behalf of a grateful nation.

Dr. Graham attended Catawba College, was a graduate of Furman University and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity by Bethel Baptist Church. He joined the United States Army in 1959, where he served God and our military in the Chaplain Corps, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was a Vietnam War veteran and during his military career was awarded the Army Commendation Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal; Vietnam Service Medal (4 Campaigns); Meritorious Unit Citation; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm; Meritorious Service Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal; and The Legion of Merit, a decoration awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements and the sixth in the order of precedence of U.S. military decorations. Dr. Graham was as active during retirement as in his military career, serving as interim pastor of Hermitage Baptist Church and as pastor of Southside Baptist Church, both of Camden, SC, working for Anderson School District 5, serving as Associate Pastor and Music Director for Salem Baptist Church and Music Director for Bethel Baptist Church, both of Anderson, SC. He served as supply pastor for churches in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Finally, and until his death, he served as Chief Bailiff at the Anderson County Courthouse. He was a 32nd degree Mason.

Dr. Graham is survived by his wife, Caroline Brown Graham, by his children and stepchildren, Deborah Graham Napper, David Lawrence Graham, Stephen Beaufort Graham, Jimmie Greg Cash, Ann Cash Cartee, and his granddaughter raised in his home, Jessica Cash Vickery, 13 more grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made by check or money order, payable to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and mailed to Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, PO Box 91840, Santa Barbara, CA 93190-1840. More information about the foundation may be found at their website at www.curemeso.org.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” 2 Tim. 4:7-8.

A message of condolence may be expressed by visiting McDougald Funeral Home on the web.

The McDougald Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Patricia Ann Watson Ingle - July 20, 2009

BISHOPVILLE — A memorial service for Patricia Ann Watson Ingle, widow of Kenneth Parnell Ingle will be 2:00 PM, Thursday July 22, 2009, in Cain Funeral Home Chapel Florence, conducted by the Rev. Bobby Steen. The family will receive friends at the funeral home immediately following the service. Memorials may be made to National Autism Society. Mrs. Ingle, 68, died Monday July 20, 2009, at her residence. She was born March 8, 1941 in Bishopville, SC to the late Henry McDonald and Gladys Williams Watson. She was also predeceased by four sisters. . Mrs. Ingle was a loving mother and wife who dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren. Surviving are: daughters, Jane (Bill) Schuster of Florence, Jennifer(Michael) Gabey of Rome, GA and Kallie Kirk of New Market, AL; eight grandchildren, brothers, Larry Watson and Doug Watson of Bishopville, Johnny Watson of Cedar Creek and Mike Watson of Scranton; and life long friend and companion, Robert Bobby Lancaster of Bishopville. An online guest register is on the obituaries page at www.cainfuneralhome.com.