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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Enid Huntley Watkins - April 13, 2012
Enid Huntley Watkins
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BISHOPVILLE - Enid Huntley Watkins, age 69, of Bishopville, S.C., passed away April 13, 2012, in Monroe, N.C., after a courageous 10-month battle with cancer. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. April 14, 2012, at Shiloh True Light Church of Christ in Charlotte, N.C., with burial in the church cemetery. The family will have a visitation immediately following the funeral service.
Born in Charlotte, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Joseph Preston and Bonnie Mullis Huntley. She will be remembered for her strong faith, her unselfish love for others and her gentle spirit. The time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren, was one of her greatest pleasures.
She is survived by four sons: Michael and wife, Carol, of Monroe, N.C., Alan of Bishopville, S.C., Curtis and wife, Pam, of Thompsons Station, Tenn., and Stephen and wife, Maleah, of Monroe, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Rebekah, Grace, Braedon, Claire, Isaac, Ella and Piper Watkins.
She is also survived by five sisters, Gladys McGee, Midge McGee, Janice Hill, Anne York and Carol Braswell; as well as three brothers, Theron, Cletus and Terry Huntley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben E. Watkins of Bishopville, S.C., one son, Lauren Watkins of Bishopville, S.C.; one sister, Alma Lee; and two brothers, Clyde and DeWayne Huntley.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hospice of Union County located at 700 West Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe, NC 28110.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Loretta Hunt Thompson - April 11, 2012
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Loretta Hunt Thompson
Mrs. Thompson, 82, of Charlotte, NC, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2012, at home surrounded by her loving family. As a member of Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Thompson was a faithful Christian and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was born on October 22, 1929, in Winnsboro, South Carolina, to the late Clifton and Nobie Lanier Hunt. A Charlotte resident since 1955, Retta was an avid golfer and spent many beautiful afternoons with friends and family at Sharon Golf Club. She loved to host bridge club and holidays with her family by serving her famous 'Retta-fried Chicken.' She taught three generations of her family how to fish and loved her autographed picture of Arnold Palmer smiling at her from a wall in the kitchen. Watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow gave her great joy. She was a beautiful example of generosity, kindness and wit and will be loved and missed by her family and friends.
Loretta is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, David Wesley Thompson, Jr.; daughter, Barbara T. Neal (Bill), and David (Kip) Wesley Thompson III (Tamara); grandchildren, Laura Frye (Wes), Kevin Neal, Todd Neal (Jenny), Brooke Fulton (Drew), Micah Keith (Rob), and Kate Legg (William); great grandchildren, Zachary, Justin, Will, Emily, Jake, John Browder, Luke, Harper and Knox; and siblings, Revonne Hunt (Mickey), Greenville, SC, and Leon Hunt (Martha), Bishopville, SC.
The family will receive friends on Tues., Apr. 17, 2012, from 1-2 p.m. at Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, 7407 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte, NC followed by her funeral service at 2 p.m. Rev. Dr. Jeff Pinkston and Rev. Valerie Phillips will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Steele Creek Presbyterian Church or to Community Home Care and Hospice, 12995 E. Independence Blvd., #A, Matthews, NC 28105.
Condolences to the family may be offered at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Thomas "Tom" Duane Davis - Thursday, April 12, 2012
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Thomas "Tom" Duane Davis
Thomas Duane Davis, 71, husband of Nora Ann Wilson Davis, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., he was a son of Marian Jessie Acor Stuckey and the late Jack Davis. Mr. Davis was a retired production manager of Madison Industries and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a member of Sumter Masonic Lodge No. 364, Gamecock Shrine Club, Jamil Temple and the Jamil Jets.
Surviving are his mother of Inverness, Fla.; his wife of Sumter; two daughters, Melissa Ann Davis (Johnny) of Sumter and Candace Davis Brown (David) of Dalzell; one brother, Jack Allen Davis of Leesburg, Fla.; one granddaughter, Elizabeth Morgan Brown of Dalzell; two special cousins, Lee Harry Acor of Leesburg and Mark Harry Alexander of Oklahoma City, Okla.; a very special companion, his dog Noel; a very special friend, John Fullard; and a very special friend of the family, Leigh D. Dinkins.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Susan Davis.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with Masonic Rites. Burial will be in St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kenny Brown, Keith Hodge, Donnie McLeod, Eddie Bryant, Bruce Galloway and Adam Bryant.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Jamil Jets.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and at other times at the home, 319 Stewart St.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 952 Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 or to Palmetto Health Children's Hospital, 7 Richland Medical Park, Columbia, SC 29203.
Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com.
The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Billy Clowney and his staff for their kind and compassionate care.
Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.
Friday, April 13, 2012
William Thomas Hopkins - Tuesday, April 10, 2012
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BISHOPVILLE - William Thomas Hopkins, 41, died Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at his home.
Born in Camden, he was a son of Leo James "Jimmy" Hopkins and Judy A. Hopkins. He was employed by Fluor Construction Company.
Survivors include his parents of Bishopville; two sisters, Debra H. Holland (Elmer Jr.) of Bishopville, and Jennifer H. Bair (Wayne) of Cassatt; three brothers, James Hopkins (Karen) of Bishopville, Jonathan A. Hopkins (Stacy) of Chapin, and Neil Hopkins (Kelli) of Darlington; nephews, Newman and Hunter Bair of Cassatt, Robert Joyner of Bishopville, Alan Hopkins of Chapin, and Anthony and Thomas Hopkins of Darlington; nieces, Brianna Holland, Kayla Jordan (Chad), and Kelsey Hopkins, all of Bishopville, Julia and Catherine Hopkins of Chapin, and Caroline "Hedge Hog" Hopkins of Darlington; and a great-niece, Kaiden Jordan.
Funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home chapel. Burial will be in High Hill True Light Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at 94 Lockhart Lane, Bishopville.
Memorials may be made to Locks of Love, 234 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33405-2701 or to Toys for Tots, 18251 Quantico Lake Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172.
Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.
Beulah Helen Snyder Nash - Thursday, April 12, 2012
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BISHOPVILLE - Beulah Helen Snyder Nash, 99, of Bishopville, died Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Myrtle Beach after a short illness.
Born December 3, 1912, in Union County, NC, she was a daughter of the late Solomon Franklin Snyder and the late Mary Parker Snyder. She was married December 3, 1938, to the late Kemp Charles Nash. She was educated in the Union County, NC, schools and Wingate College. She had been an active member of First Baptist Church in Bishopville since 1938 and served as the superintendent of the Junior Department for 25 years. She was employed by Dr. Herman Denny for 25 years.
Survivors include three children, Kemp Charles "Swami" Nash Jr. (Nina) of Myrtle Beach, Martha Nash Gooding (Grant) of Diamond Head, MS, and Ralph Franklin Nash of Myrtle Beach; grandchildren, Kemp C. Nash III (Tonya) of Little River, Kyle C. Nash of Myrtle Beach, Helen Gooding Leupold (Christopher) of Gibsonville, NC, and Caroline Gooding Pendergast of Mandeville, LA; great-grandchildren, Brooke, Claire and Katie Pendergast, Madeline, Mary and Joseph Leupold, and Haley and Noah Nash.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters, and a grandson, Michael B. Nash.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, Bishopville, with the Rev. Sam Stevens officiating. Burial will be in Piedmont Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday in the church fellowship hall.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 144, Bishopville, SC 29010.
Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Eleida Mae Nexsen Burrows - Friday, April 6, 2012
Eleida Mae Nexsen Burrows
Born March 14, 1929, in Cades, SC, she was a daughter of the late Eleida Parrott Nexsen and Leland Ivey Nexsen. She was one of 13 children.
Mrs. Burrows was a member of New Salem Baptist Church
She was a loving wife to F.C. for more than 63 years. She demonstrated her Christianity through her dedication to her husband, children, family, neighbors, and friends; teaching of Sunday school; visits to the sick and shut-in; nursing career; and service to the OES. Her kindness, gentleness and love for others will live on in those who were blessed to know her.
Mrs. Burrows is survived by her husband; two sons, Mike Burrows, Wayne (Barbara) Burrows, and one daughter, Cheryl Burrows Davids, all of Sumter; five grandchildren, Robert (Brandi) Burrows, Rebecca (Bubba Preast) Burrows, Clint (Erin) Burrows, Bridgett Burrows and Alivia Burrows Davids; seven great-grandchildren, Madison, Michael, Baylor, Brogan, Rhett, Abigail and Brooke; three sisters, Alma Nexsen, Mary Sue (Mike) Hewitt and Betty Lou Culick; three brothers, Paul (Diane) Nexsen, Billy (Wanda) Nexsen, and Junior (Lizzie) Nexsen; three sisters-in-law, Iva Lee (Jack) Whitcomb, Argie Hudson, Vernell (Harold) James; one brother-in-law, Dargen Burrows; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a daughter in-law, Roberta Mims Burrows; four brothers, Vardell, Sam, Leland and James Nexsen; and two sisters, Lucille Nexsen Disher and Margaret Nexsen Disher.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Sim Smith officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park
Pallbearers will be Clint Burrows, Robert Burrows, Tony Culick, Elias Preast, Sid Singleton, William Singleton Jr .
The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 10, 2012, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to New Salem Baptist Church, 2500 W. Oakland Avenue, Sumter, SC 29154, the American Heart Association , the American Kidney Foundation, Christian Family Services Adoption Agency, or to a charity of one's choice .
On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com.
Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street , Sumter
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