Margie Ann McDowell Jordan December 13, 1933 - December 25, 2010

Bishopville, S.C.

Margie Ann McDowell Jordan, widow of William C. (Bill) Jordan, went home to the Lord on Saturday, December 25, at Springdale Health Facility in Camden.  

Mrs. Jordan, the daughter of the late James Thomas (Booster) McDowell and Ina Stover McDowell, was born December 13, 1933 in Kershaw County. 

She attended Kershaw County Schools and graduated Valedictorian of her class in 1951 at Baron DeKalb High School. She was a Registered Cosmetologist, owned her own beauty salon and was owner of Jordan Farms in Lee County until her retirement in 1998. 

She was of the Methodist faith and was a member of Concord United Methodist Church, where she was a former pianist, choir member, Sunday School Teacher, and Lay Speaker.

 She grew up and married in Kershaw County, but moved with her husband and children to Lee County in 1964, where she lived until her health declined. She had been a resident of Pinedale Residential Center, Camden, since 2008. 

Mrs. Jordan is survived by four children, Pam Jordan Clemons and her husband, Robert of Florence, Bill Jordan and his wife, Debbie of Bishopville, Sharon Jordan Holland and her husband, Wayne of Simpsonville, and Eric Jordan and his wife Robin, of Bishopville, one brother, Billy McDowell, and his wife, Kathy, of Kershaw. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren, Ethan Hill, Kelly Clemons, Robbie Clemons, Jessica Berry, Rachel Jordan, Travis Jordan, Erin Karr, Noel Ard, Colleen Holland, Cameron Jordan, and Brandon Jordan, ten great-grandchildren, one niece, and three nephews. 

She was predeceased by a brother, Howard McDowell, a sister, Ruby McDowell, and a grandson, Justin Hill. 

In her younger years, Mrs. Jordan and her husband were avid ballroom dancers and taught dance lessons in their home and at Baron DeKalb High School. She also designed and handmade most of the family wardrobe. 

She would most want to be remembered for her faith in Jesus Christ, her love for her church and its family, as well as her love for her children and grandchildren, and for her wonderful sense of humor. She was the “salt and light” that her Heavenly Father expected her to be.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 at the Concord United Methodist Church. 

Burial will be in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Camden directed by Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville.

Visitation will be held Monday 6-8 pm at the Funeral Home. 

Memorials may be made to the Concord United Methodist Church, 1083 Stokes Bridge Road West, Bishopville, S.C. 29010. www.nortonfh.net

Patricia 'Pat' Balcomb Bedenbaugh - December 20, 2010

Bishopville, SC 

Patricia 'Pat' Balcomb Bedenbaugh, 80, wife of Emory Hayes Bedenbaugh, died Monday, December 20, 2010 at Carolinas Hospital System in Florence.

Born in Buffalo, NY, she was a daughter of the late Warden Atherholt Balcomb and the late Katherine Boone Balcomb. Mrs. Bedenbaugh was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church and was retired from WAGS Radio.

Survivors besides her husband include five children, Mike Bedenbaugh (Mitzi) of Bishopville, Cathy Ballentine (Steve) of Mt. Pleasant, Tony Bedenbaugh (Laura) of Irmo, Tracey Bedenbaugh of Bishopville, and Todd Bedenbaugh (Beth) of Chapin; 12 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

Services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, PO Box 167, Bishopville, SC 29010.

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

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Bernice A. Watson - December 18, 2010

Sumter, SC

Bernice A. Watson, 99, widow of the late Esley Watson, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at a local nursing center.

Born in Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Willie Atkinson and the late Easter Evans Atkinson. Mrs. Watson was a member of Elliott Baptist Church and attended New Salem Baptist Church after moving to Sumter. She was retired from Bi-Flex in Bishopville. She was a member of the Brewington Homemaker's Club.

Even though Mrs. Watson did not have any children of her own, she was a grandmother to many.

Survivors include a brother-in-law, B.T. "Bo" Barwick Sr. of Sumter; two sisters-in-law, Gladys Atkinson of Sumter and Sybil Atkinson of Greenville; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Watson was the last of 10 children. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Cecil, Eugene, Leslie, Dalton, Odell and Carl Atkinson; and three sisters, Dorothy Barwick, Mary Alice Iseman and Lila Shirley.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Bennie Barwick officiating. Burial will be in the Wells Cemetery.

Nephews will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of Mrs. Gladys Atkinson, 4185 Myrtle Beach Hwy.

Memorials may be made to Elliott Baptist Church, c/o Mrs. Albert Berdeau, 2333 Wisacky Hwy., Bishopville, S.C. 29010 or to New Salem Baptist Church, 2500 W. Oakland Ave., Sumter, S.C. 29154-5103.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Marguerite Porter for being like a sister to Bernice, and also to the ladies of New Salem Baptist Church for their regular visits and to the ladies of Concord Presbyterian Church.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

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Warren 'Junior' Smith August 27, 1922 - December 17, 2010

Ashwood, SC

Warren "Junior" Smith, 88, of the Ashwood community, died Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, at his home.

Born in Ninety-Six on Aug. 27, 1922, he was a son of the late Luther Warren Smith and the late Lillian Longshore Smith. He owned and operated Smith Service Station and Upholstery Shop in Bishopville for 30 years. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Medical Technician and received medals for his service.

He was married to the late Ruby Segars Smith for more than 50 years. He used his medical training to take excellent care of her before her death.

He was a member of the Hardee Party Club, where he enjoyed meeting and sharing stories - current and from the good old days.

Surviving are daughters Elinor S. Holloman (Glenn) of Florence and Judy S. McLeod (Eldridge) of Ashwood; sons Glenn Smith (Teressa), Bryan Smith, and Mike Smith, all of Ashwood; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Frankie S. Lee of Virginia Beach.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy (Mary Ruth); daughters-in-law Julia (Bryan) and Robin (Mike); and siblings Juanita, Heyward, Hubert, Robert and Toby.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday at Memorial Chapel with the Rev. David W. Penick and the Rev. Jim Peterson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the church and other times at the home of Glenn and Teressa Smith, 1699 Spring Hill Rd.

Memorials may be made to the Memorial Chapel Youth Fund, 2509 Green Lane, Bishopville, S.C. 29010 or to the Epworth Children's Home, PO Box 50466, Columbia, S.C. 29250-9988.

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

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William Gordon Parrott, III - Friday, December 10, 2010

Aiken, SC

William Gordon Parrott, III, 72, beloved husband of Judith Swofford Parrott, died Friday, December 10, 2010 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

A native of Chattanooga, TN, Gordon was a son of the late William Gordon Parrott, Jr. and Mary Carolyn Arnold Parrott. He attended Porter and Baylor Schools and graduated from University of South Carolina. He built a career in banking and was a former senior vice-president of Farmers & Merchants Bank from 1979 to 1985 and former president of Farmers Bank in Union Point, GA from 1985 to 1987. He was a co-founder and organizer of Aiken County National Bank.

Gordon was a charter member of the South Carolina Society of The Order of The Founders and Patriots of America and a dual member of the North Carolina Society whose founder ancestor was Francis Parrott I, Esq. of Calvert County, MD who patented land in 1647 and whose patriot ancestor was John Parrott, Sr. of Falling Creek Plantation, Lenoir County, NC that fought in the American Revolution. Gordon was a past Genealogist and Deputy Governor of the South Carolina Society. He was a member of the South Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and past president and vice-president of the Henry Laurens Chapter and was a member of the Order of First Families of North Carolina. He was a member of Clan McLeod and descendent of past Governor Thomas Gordon McLeod.

Gordon was a member of All Saint's Anglican Church, Cotillion, Olde Town Plantation Hunting Club, Outing Club, Houndslake Country Club and Augusta Sailing Club.

He loved duck hunting, sailing and traveling with his wife. He loved and cared deeply for his family and friends and had a great sense of humor.

Survivors, in addition to his wife Judith, include a son, William Gordon "Will" Parrott IV and his wife Amy of Aiken, a daughter, Elizabeth Parrott Duffy of Charleston, SC, and four grandchildren; William G. Parrott V, Elaina M. Parrott, James E. Duffy III and Brittany Anne Duffy.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 - 7:30 PM Monday at Shellhouse Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 3:00 PM at Bishopville Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Bishopville, SC with The Reverend George Alexander officiating.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Savannah River Cancer Foundation, P. O. Box 3694, Aiken, SC 29802.

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Allan Sindler October 23, 1925 - December 12, 2010

Allan Sindler died on December 12th, between his own holiday of Chanukah, the celebration of lights, the light of freedom, the light of justice -- and Christmas, the holiday of so many of his friends, the celebration of peace on earth, goodwill towards men. This seems poetic and ironic, since he lived outside of religious borders, dedicating his life to the ideals of both holidays.

He never preached, he just did what he thought was right. 

He was a consummate husband, family man, and citizen. And like a single stone thrown into the ocean, his life, by example, sent ripples beyond his shores and touched more people than he could ever know. 

He was born in Bishopville on October 23, 1925 to Frank and Pauline Sindler. He married his one and only true love, Sophie Payeff in 1951. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Edgar and Jerry.

He is beloved by his wife, his remaining brother-Merrill, his sons and their families; Robert (Beth, Julie, Amy, David, Sean and Derek), Marc (Joan, Jesse and Sarah) and Michael, and his very special grandchildren-in-law, Sam and Kyeongseon, and his precious great-grandchildren, Allan, Jennifer and Charly. 

Mr. Sindler was a teacher, an engineer, a sculptor, a soldier, an athlete, an architect, and a naturalist. He was involved in countless projects to better his community, his state and his country. He will be missed.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Allan Sindler will be held Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. 

In lieu flowers, memorials may be made to the community medical clinic of Kershaw County: Food for Soul (through the United Way) food bank, or your own favorite charity. 

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Edna Brown Bramlett - November 27, 2010

Bishopville, SC

Edna Brown Bramlett, 97, died Nov. 27, 2010, at her lifelong home in Browntown.

The family received friends Monday.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Bishopville, conducted by the Rev. Jerry Gardner and Chaplain Allen Lynch.

Burial will follow in Piedmont Cemetery in Bishopville.

 Ms. Bramlett was a self-employed seamstress and a member of Faith Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Bramlett.

 She is survived by her daughter, Lois Walker of Bishopville; sisters, Isabella Shebee of Charleston and Minnie Lou Brown of Bishopville; grandchildren, Jim Ed Walker (Gwen) of Bishopville and Sybil D. Hague (Corey) of Olive Branch, Miss.; five great-grandchildren, Blake (Shauna) and Jordan Gooding, Stacy Geddings, Jamie Walker and Mason Hague; and one great-great-grandson, Caleb Denman. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of South Carolina, 245 N. Main St., Bishopville, SC 29010 or Faith Baptist Church, 35 Phillips Church Road, Bishopville, SC 29010.

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

Edna Bramlett - November 27, 2010

Bishopville, SC

Edna Bramlett, 97, wife of the late Jim Bramlett, died Saturday at her home. Arrangements will be announced by Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville.

Susan Ellen Scurry Chappell November 20, 1941 - November 26, 2010

AIKEN, SC - Susan Scurry Chappell, 69 of Aiken, S.C., died from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) on November 26, 2010. She was born on November 20, 1941, in Sumter, S.C., daughter of the late William Hayne and Mary Ellen Faris Scurry of Bishopville, S.C. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 29, at 11AM at Aiken First Baptist Church, with the Rev. James Bennett and the Rev. Martha Ebel officiating. Interment will follow at 3PM at Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Bishopville, S.C. Pallbearers will be Greer Todd, George Todd, Joe Todd, Benjamin Gause, Jr., Marshall Cain, Keith Steele, and Bill Stokes. Honorary Pallbearers will be Marvin Quattlebaum and David Watson.

She is survived by two sons, Travis (Trave) Chappell, III and his wife Maribeth of Huntersville, N.C., and son William (Bill) Hayne Chappell of Washington, D.C., and his wife Michelle. One brother, Bill Scurry, and his wife, Gail, of Huntersville, N.C.; and two sisters, Sally S. Petermann of LaGrange, Ga., and Kathy S. Thomas and her husband John, of Jacksonville, Fla. Three grandchildren, Travis Shand Chappell, William Blake Chappell and Coleman Myles Chappell of Huntersville, N.C. Brother-in-law Jim Chappell and his wife, Cam, of Columbia, S.C. Sister-in-law Frances Jeter and her husband, Russell, of Beaufort, S.C. An aunt, Kathleen S. Todd of Saluda, S.C., mother-in-law, Patience (Bonnie) Chappell of Columbia, and several nephews, nieces and cousins.

Susan grew up in Bishopville, and was a graduate of Bishopville High School. She received her BA degree from Columbia College in Columbia, S.C., and a a Masters degree in education from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. She taught students with learning disabilities in Aiken County Public Schools for thirty two years. Susan was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Delta Chapter. She was also a member of First Baptist Church of Aiken.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Georgia Health Sciences University Foundation-ALS Medical College of Georgia, Attn: Brooke Vaught, 1120 15th St., Augusta, GA 30912 and Mayo Clinic Florida ALS Center, 4500 San Pablo Rd. S. Dept. of Neurology, Jacksonville, FL 32224.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 5-7 at SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, 924 Hayne Ave. Aiken, S.C. 29801.

Larry Andrew Hall - November 20, 2010

Bishopville, SC

Larry Andrew Hall, 62, husband of Carolyn Tisdale Hall, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, Hartsville, S.C.

Born in Lee County, he was a son of the late Elise Hall. He was a charter member of the Lee County Fire Department Station 6. He was a mechanic with Payne & Kennedy, Inc. for 21 years. He was presently employed as a mechanic with the Lee County Bus Maintenance Shop.

Survivors include his wife of Lucknow; a sister Sara Jo Hall Tisdale (Clarence) of Lucknow; a brother Dewitt Hall of Lucknow; eight nieces; three great nieces; eight great nephews; two great great nieces.He was preceded in death by a nephew.

Funeral Services will be held at 4 p. m. Tuesday in the Lucknow Baptist Church with Mr. Cecil Stephens officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p. m. today at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Malvern Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 1514 Malvern Hill Drive, Camden S.C. 29020.

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

Nina Outlaw Smith - November 22, 2010

BISHOPVILLE - A funeral service for Mrs. Nina Outlaw Smith will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at Elliott Baptist Church, Elliott. The Revs. Robert Griggs and Eric Truesdale will be officiating. Interment will follow at St. Luke's Cemetery on Lynchburg Highway.

The family will receive friends during visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Elmore-Hill Funeral Home, Church Street, Bishopville.

Mrs. Smith passed away Monday, Nov. 22, 2010.

Born Jan. 24, 1924, in Darlington County, she was a daughter of Julia Wingate Outlaw and John Daniel Outlaw.

Surviving are her husband of 69 years, John Martin Smith Jr.; daughters, Christine Abbott (Rick), Patricia Segars and Johnnie Mathis (James); her son, John Martin Smith III (Pam); and her sister-in-law Christine M. Shirley (Louis). She is also survived by grandchildren, Laura Pfefferkorn, Patrick Bigger, James Mathis Jr., Susan M. Noller (Drew) and Kelley Segars, as well as eight great-grandchildren and an a number of nieces and nephews along with many other loving family and friends.

She was predeceased by her sisters, Louise Woods, Ida Maness, Mary Little, Margie Duffy, Miriam Parnell and Jean Dennis; her brother J.D. Outlaw; and her son-in-law, John Kelley Segars.

During her long life, Mrs. Smith was an active and contributing member of her church and the Lee County community, especially her Wisacky neighbors. She was known for her generosity of spirit, expressed in the sharing of her special talents as a wonderful cook and seamstress, as well as the bounty from her flower and vegetable gardens. She lived her faith in both word and deed, and will be greatly missed by her family land friends.

It is the request of the family that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Elliott Baptist Church, c/o Becky Berdeau, 2333 Wisacky Highway, Bishopville, SC 29010, or to Ascension Hospice, 1303 W. Evans St., Florence, SC 29501.

The family offers a heartfelt thank you to the team from Ascension Hospice who cared for her during her last days at McCoy Nursing Center.

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

James Heyward Riley - November 24, 2010

Bishopville, S.C.

Funeral services for James Heyward Riley, age 90, who passed away Nov. 24, will be held Sat. at 11:00 am at Hebron United Methodist Church Rev. Chris Wechsler will officiate. 

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

Mr. Riley was born in Bishopville a son of the late Christopher C. and Mamie Walters Riley. He was retired from Sonoco Products Co. after 37 years of service, member of the Old Timers Club, Patesville Masonic Lodge and a member of Hebron United Methodist Church. 

Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Rosa Lee Hatchell Riley, Bishopville, daughter, Janice (Robert) Busby, Columbia, sons, Mike (Diane) Riley, North Myrtle Beach, Don (Becky) Riley, Bishopville, 8 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren. 

Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice, 555 East Cheves St. Florence, S.C. 29506 or Hebron United Methodist Church, % Chip Clanton, 242 Woodham Rd. Bishopville, S.C. 29010. Norton Funeral Home

Grace Richards DesChamps February 24, 1933 - November 12, 2010

Grace Richards DesChamps of Acworth, GA. & Bishopville, SC. died Friday, November 12, 2010 at her daughter's home. She was 77. Grace was an adoring wife, the best Mother, Grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She is remembered for her special way of touching those she loved.

She is survived by her husband, Wallace P. DesChamps of SC. and a large family: four children, Mike, Lynette, & Carey Carlisle & Beverly Clackum; three step-sons, Wally, John & Stephen DesChamps; four daughter-in-laws; two son-in-laws and their families including 19 grandchildren & 21 great-grandchildren. Her son, Tony Carlisle, died in 1998. 

Born in Ball Ground, GA. she grew up and worked in Cherokee & Cobb Counties, retiring from Lockheed Georgia Co. after 40 years in 1993. In 1995 she married Wallace and enjoyed their travels and embraced life in Bishopville.

Visitation will be held Sunday from 4 to 8 pm with the funeral service on Monday November 15, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home, in Kennesaw, GA. Please visit the memorial website at MEM.com.
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William L. (Bill) Slater - November 4, 2010

Bishopville, S.C.
Bishopville, SC

Graveside services for William L. (Bill) Slater, age 60, who passed away Nov. 4, will be held Sunday at 3:00 at the Piedmont Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Gardner will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday 1:30 – 2:30 at the Funeral Home. Bill was born in Little Rock, Arkansas a son of the late Val & Dorothy Davis Slater. Surviving are his wife, Frances E. Elmore, Bishopville, 2 step-daughters, Donna Grantham, Camden, Janet Baxley, Sumter, 1 brother, Allen Slater, Arkansas, 2 sisters, Jewel Faulkner, Pine Buff, Arkansas, Wilma Ferrell, Little Rock, Arkansas, 6 Step Grandchildren. Norton Funeral Home

Marion Napier White Messier - October 29, 2010

Correction: The Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. 

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Bishopville, SCBishopville, SC

October 29, 2010

Marion Napier White Messier, 75, widow of Anthony F. Messier, died Friday, October 29, 2010 at heritage Home of Florence.

Born in Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Marion Napier White and the late Lila Lee Davis White. Mrs. Messier was a member of Bethlehem United methodist Church and was a public school teacher for 39 years. She was a graduate of Coker College in Hartsville and received her master's degree from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. She served as president of the Lee County Historical Society and was a faithful volunteer and docent at the SC Cotton Museum in Bishopville.

Survivors include two sons, Anthony N. Messier (Sally) of Camden and Michael Messier (Charlotte) of Florence; a daughter, Julie Messier Pepper (Joe) of Spartanburg; eight grandchildren, Sara, Joseph, Elizabeth, Caroline, Kathryn, Jamen, Rebekah, and Amy; a sister, Fannie Watson (Tom) of Bishopville; a brother, D.A. White (Rita) of Summerton; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at the home, 3873 Red Hill Rd., Camden. 

Memorials may be made to the Lee County Historical Society, P.O. Box 684, Bishopville, SC, 29010.

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

October 29, 2010

Marion Napier White Messier, 75, widow of Anthony F. Messier, died Friday, October 29, 2010 at heritage Home of Florence.

Born in Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Marion Napier White and the late Lila Lee Davis White. Mrs. Messier was a member of Bethlehem United methodist Church and was a public school teacher for 39 years. She was a graduate of Coker College in Hartsville and received her master's degree from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. She served as president of the Lee County Historical Society and was a faithful volunteer and docent at the SC Cotton Museum in Bishopville.

Survivors include two sons, Anthony N. Messier (Sally) of Camden and Michael Messier (Charlotte) of Florence; a daughter, Julie Messier Pepper (Joe) of Spartanburg; eight grandchildren, Sara, Joseph, Elizabeth, Caroline, Kathryn, Jamen, Rebekah, and Amy; a sister, Fannie Watson (Tom) of Bishopville; a brother, D.A. White (Rita) of Summerton; and a number of nieces and nephews.

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

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at the home, 3873 Red Hill Rd., Camden. 

Memorials may be made to the Lee County Historical Society, P.O. Box 684, Bishopville, SC, 29010.

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

Judy Folsom Coleman - October 28, 2010

Bishopville, SC

October 28, 2010

Judy Folsom Coleman, 65, widow of Reggie Coleman, died Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Providence Hospital in Columbia.

Born in Lee County, she was the daughter of Mildred Watkins and the late Ed Folsom. Mrs. Coleman was a member of the High Hill True Light Church in the Lucknow community and retired from Bishopville Manufacturing. She was a loving and devoted daughter to her precious mother and the most wonderful and caring mama a child could ever ask for. While she loved her children dearly, she loved her grandchildren more than life itself. When not spending time at the nursing home caring for her mother, she could be found working in her beautiful yard. She touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with and is truly missed.

Survivors besides her mother of Bishopville include two sons, Jesse Richard Dean (Tammy) of Bishopville, and Thomas Edward Dean (Ann) of Columbia; two daughters, Donna Dean Gooding (Chuck), and Susan Payne Watkins (Bill) both of Bishopville; eleven grandchildren, Thomas Richard Dean, Dustin Thomas Barwick, Jayden Ross Dean, Laura Rulison (E. J.), Dorothy “Dottie” Dean, Thomas “Tommy” Dean, Charles Justin Gooding, Kristel Brooke Gooding, Zachary Nathan Gooding, William Payne Watkins, and Russell Anderson Watkins; and two great-grandchildren, Lily Rulison, and Raley Rulison.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the High Hill True Light Church with Mr. Russell McLeod officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 820 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29201.

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

Mrs. Helen Watford Lloyd - October 20, 2010

Bishopville, SC
October 24, 2010


Mrs. Helen Watford Lloyd 88, of Hillcrest Circle, Bishopville, entered the presence of God for eternity on Wednesday evening, October 20, 2010, at the Oakbrook Health and Rehab Center in Summerville. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Mr. William Curtis Lloyd.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12 noon Saturday, October 23, 2010, from Welch Creek Baptist Church, 536 Welch Creek Road, Walterboro, with The Reverend James Baker officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Lloyd was the first child born to the late Lonnie E. Watford and the late Gracie Tallon Watford of Darlington County. She was a retired licensed practical nurse having retired from Briggs Nursing Center in Summerton. Mrs. Lloyd was totally dedicated to those she loved and was a giver with a servant’s attitude. Her entire life, she helped raise many other’s children and was affectionately known to many as “Aunt Helen”. Her cooking was the absolute best and that was her passion, to feed all well. 

Surviving are: her three children, Queenie Louise Jones of Orlando, Florida, Harold Wayne Rucker, Sr. and his wife Cindy of Bishopville, and Curtis Russell Lloyd and his wife Karen of Summerville; and two brothers, Lonnie E. Watford, Jr. and his wife Colleen of Camden and Francis Watford and his wife Diane of Sumter. There are five grandchildren, Rick Jones, Annette Claudy, Wayne Rucker, Rusty Lloyd, and Will Lloyd; as well as four great grandchildren, Corey Jones, Kyle Claudy, Ryan Claudy, and Tyler Claudy that also survive; as well as a neighbor and one she loved as her own, Judy Jones and her husband Herman and family of Bishopville. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Earl Watford, Harold Watford, James Levan Watford, and Leroy Watford; two sisters, Joann Watford McAllister and Vera Watford Schaffer; and a son-in-law, Edward Jones. 

Flowers will be accepted, or for those that wish, the family has respectfully requested that memorial contributions be directed in her memory to: Welch Creek Baptist Church, for use with their cemetery fund, 536 Welch Creek Road, Walterboro, South Carolina 29488. 

For those that so desire, memorial messages and thoughts of condolence as well as memories of Mrs. Lloyd may be shared with the family by visiting: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com. 

Family and friends are invited to call prior to the services Saturday morning beginning at 11 o’clock at Welch Creek Baptist Church. 

Arrangements by: THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408.

JOSEPH EDWIN TRUETT - October 16, 2010

October 18, 2010

BISHOPVILLE -- Joseph Edwin "Joe" Truett, 51, died Saturday, October 16, 2010 at his home.

Born in Darlington County, he was a son of the Betty Gainey Truett and the late Otis C. Truett. Mr. Truett was employed by T & T Tractors.

Survivors besides his mother of Bishopville include two sons, Joey Truett, and Blake Truett both of West Columbia; one sister, Sharon Odette Truett of Bishopville; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Elaine Rogers; and one brother, Randy Truett.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Cecil Stevens officiating.

Burial will be in the St. Matthews United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral home and other times at 15 & 18 Benji Ln., and 616 Bethune Hwy., Bishopville.

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

James Edward "Jimmy" Branham October 13, 2010

Bishopville, SC 
October 13, 2010

James Edward "Jimmy" Branham, 61, husband of Jenifer Simon Branham, died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at his home.

Born in Lee County, he was a son of Eula Mae Thigpen Branham and the late Jamerson Branham. Mr. Branham was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was retired from Rexam.

Survivors include his wife and mother, both of Bishopville; a brother, Heyward Branham (Cindy) of Bishopville; a sister, Mary A. Thompson (Tommy) of Sumter; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Justin E. Branham.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Gene Stokes officiating. Burial will be in the Piedmont Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and at other times at the home, 201 Ridge St., Bishopville.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

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

Norton Funeral Homes

Norton Funeral Homes: "In Loving Memory
Robert D. Caddell
- 10/10/2010



Lucknow, SC

Mr. Robert D. Caddell passed away Sunday, October 10, 2010. Plans will be announced by Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville Chapel."

Carolyn G. Swofford May 31, 1939 - September 28, 2010

Bishopville, SC

September 30, 2010

Graveside funeral services for Carolyn Gilfillian Swofford, 71, of Bishopville will be held Friday, October 1, 2010 at 4:00 PM in Grandview Memorial Park, Rock Hill, SC. Rev. Sim Smith will officiate. 

The family will receive friends Thursday, September 30, 2010 from 6:00 -7:00 PM at Kornegay Funeral Home Camden Chapel. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in Mrs. Swofford’s memory to Hospice Care of SC, 1989 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302.

Mrs. Swofford, widow of Charles Odus Swofford, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010. Born in Gaffney, she was the daughter of the late Clem and Estelle Gilfillan. Mrs. Swofford was a retired weaver with Kendall Mill.

She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Farrell Shoemake, of Elgin; son, John “Joey” Wyatt of Bishopville; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters, Katie Upchurch of Rock Hill, Margaret Hilton of Rock Hill and Shirley Painter of Gaffney and brother, Jimmy Gilfillan of Gaffney.

Kornegay Funeral Home : Camden, South Carolina (SC)

Frances Elizabeth Mozingo Gray September 23, 2010

Lexington, SC

Frances Elizabeth Mozingo Gray, 73, wife of the late Joseph M. "Mac" Mozingo, Jr. for 41 years, and the late Albert Preston Gray, died peacefully September 23, 2010 at Lexington Regional Medical Center Extended Care.

Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Frank Albert Glasgow and the late Ida Pruitt Glasgow. Mrs. Gray was a member of the Philadelphia Church of God.

Survivors include two children, Charlotte Mozingo Steele (Geoff) of Irmo and Joe Mozingo (Teresa) of Lexington; two grandchildren, Kenny and Ciara; and two sisters, Ethel Katopodis (Arisdedes) of Charlotte, NC and Charlotte Vick of Liberty.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Hebron Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Christine Wechsler officiating.

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