Frances Elizabeth Clarke Martin - Monday, April 8, 2013

Frances Elizabeth Clarke Martin, daughter of the deceased Harry Powell Clarke and Margaret Hammett Clarke, widow of Henry G. Martin Jr., grandmother to the deceased Gary Schraibman, and the last of seven Clarke sisters, was a resident of Brentwood, Tennessee, for the past few years, where she passed away April 8, 2013.  Known by most as Frankie, she was born in SC and lived there most of her life.

She is survived by her five children: Jane Smith of Columbia, SC, Hank (Linda) Martin of Nolensville, TN, Mary (Paul) Van Hoesen of Nashville, TN, Anne (Ronnie) Galloway of Sumter, SC, and Dale (Freddy) Richardson of Murfreesboro, TN, ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

For over sixty years Frankie was an active member of First Presbyterian (Bishopville), First Presbyterian (Sumter), and St. James Lutheran Church (Sumter), respectively.  She served as choir member and soloist, as a Sunday school teacher, and in the Women’s Circle.  She served on the board of directors for Sumter Little Theatre and starred in many musical productions. Frankie was a member and soloist of the Sumter Civic Chorale, patron of the Sumter SPCA, dedicated volunteer for United Ministries of Sumter County, past president of Women’s Afternoon Music Club, past president of Ladies Golf Association at Sunset Country Club, and an active member of multiple bridge clubs and garden clubs in Bishopville and Sumter.  Accompanied by her husband, Henry, Frankie sang for hundreds of weddings, funerals, and community events in Sumter, Bishopville, and throughout the state of SC.  She loved and devoted her life to Jesus, her family and friends.  Frankie will be remembered for her Southern hospitality, her optimistic view of life, her poetry, quick wit and humorous musical parodies, and the life of love she lived.

A memorial service will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, 1137 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC, on Saturday, May 4, at 11 am.

Memorials may be made to United Ministries of Sumter County, PO Box 1017, Sumter, SC 29151, or to the Gary Schraibman Memorial Foundation, c/o Central Carolina Community Foundation, 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 213, Columbia SC 29204.

Following the memorial service, the family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall.
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:  ‘Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.’” (Proverbs 31:28, 29)

On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.

Donald Eric Arrants April 20, 2013

Bishopville, S.C.

Graveside services for Donald Eric Arrants, age 47, who passed away April 20, will be held Tuesday at 2:00 pm at the Tiller (Bethany) Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. 

Rev. Hazel Mixon will officiate. Visitation will be Monday 5-7 pm at the Funeral Home. 

Eric was born in Darlington a son of the late Don & Shirley Lyles Arrants. 

Surviving are two sons, Mark Arrants, Hartsville and Matthew Arrants, Bishopville; two sisters, Wanda (Richard) Gainey, Bishopville and Donna Arrants, Hartsville; one grandchild, Bailey Arrants, Bishopville. www.nortonfh.net

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Theo Woodham Lang Saturday, April 13, 2013

BISHOPVILLE, SC 

Theo Woodham Lang, 99, of Bishopville, died Saturday, April 13, 2013, in McCoy Memorial Nursing Center. 

A graveside service will be held in Savannah Advent Christian Church Cemetery Wednesday, April 17 at 1:30, conducted by the Rev. T.W. Mitchell. Visitation will be 6:00-7:30 Tuesday evening at Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville Chapel. 

Theo was born in the Ashland section of Lee County, a daughter of John Edward and Laura Hall Woodham. The widow of James W. Lang, she was first married to the late Robert R. Woodham Jr. 

Surviving are her son, Robert T. Woodham of Bishopville; grandson, Jim McDonald of Destin, Fla.; granddaughter Sherry Swann (Robert) of Satsuma, Ala.; four great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. 

Theo was predeceased by her daughter, Barbara W. Trauner; a granddaughter, Sandy McDonald; and five siblings: L.T. Woodham, Ruby Lucile Woodham, Travis Woodham, Sam Woodham and Ruth W. Lockett. 

The family thanks the staff at McCoy for the loving care given to Theo during her residence there. 

Memorials may be made to First Church of the Nazarene, 320 N. Dennis Ave., Bishopville, SC 29010 or to Lee County Memorial Library, 200 N. Main St., Bishopville, SC 29010. 

Norton Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of arrangements.

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Christine McCutchen McNeill November 15, 1946 - April 22, 2013

Myrtle Beach, SC

Christine McCutchen McNeill, 66, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, April 22, 2013.

She was born November 15, 1946 in Columbia, SC, to the late William Bayard McCutchen, Jr. and Sara Ballantine McCutchen.

Christine grew up in Bishopville, SC and graduated from Bishopville High School in 1965. She retired from Puckett, Scheetz and Hogan Insurance after 20 years of service. Christine loved working in her yard and garden. She was loved by everyone and will be missed by many.

Survivors include her husband of 47 years, John McNeill, Sr.; her children, John McNeill, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, SC and Cyndi McNeill Toppings of Aynor, SC; three sisters, Deborah Miller of Simpsonville, SC, Jane Huggins of Bishopville, SC and Marty Church and husband Raymond of Florence, SC; two granddaughters, Ashley McNeill and Jordan Toppings; sister-in-law, Jackie Pearce and husband Harlee; brother-in-law, David Caughman; and many nieces and nephews. She will be especially missed by her beloved dogs, Buddy and Daisy.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 25, 2013 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home with Sonny Clardy officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grand Strand Humane Society, 3241 Mr. Joe White Avenue, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

An online guestbook is available at www.msfh.net.

Nancye Lee Farver July 23, 1931 - April 17, 2013

Nancye Lee Farver
Edisto Beach, SC

Nancye Lee Farver, 81, of Edisto Beach, South Carolina, widow of Dr. Harry Edwin Farver, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, April 17, 2013. A gravedside service will be held Friday, April 19, 2013 in the Presbyterian Church on Edisto Island Cemetery (2164 Hwy. 174), at 2:00 pm.. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston. 

Nancye was born July 23, 1931in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of Maurice and Minnie Burke McGuigan. She was a member of The Presbyterian Church on Edisto Island, who was a devoted wife, a loving mother and cherished life through her family. Nancye was an avid reader, a master of crossword puzzles and an avid sports fan with golf as her favorite. Until the end, Nancye was blessed with a most keen, intellectual mind and a strong willpower to please ALL.

She is survived by her sons, H. Craig Farver (Jenny) of Reidsville, NC, Michael Alan Farver (Susan) of Bishopville, SC; her daughters, Linda F. Payne (Joe) of Lexington, SC, Karen F. Carter (Marion) of Elliott, SC, Joan F. Litton (John) of Lexington, SC; 10 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Edisto Beach Fire Department, 2414 Murray Street, Edisto Beach, SC 29438.

A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website atwww.jhenrystuhr.com.

Nancye Lee Farver - Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Nancye Lee Farver, widow of Dr. Harry Edwin "Mike" Farver, died Wednesday. Please keep the families in your prayers. Arrangements by Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel of Charleston are incomplete at this time and will be posted to this LINK when they become available. 

Henrietta "Rhetta" Tollison Stokes Bradham - Friday, April 12, 2013

ABBEVILLE, SC

Henrietta “Rhetta” Tollison Stokes Bradham, 92, of Sumter, died Friday, April 12, 2013, at Hospice House in Greenwood.

She was twice married, first to the late Rochel A. Stokes and then to the late George H. Bradham. Mrs. Bradham was born in Camden, a daughter of the late Eddie B. and Estelle Langley Tollison. Mrs. Bradham was a member of New Salem Baptist Church. She was an employee of Lakeside Produce Market in Sumter, where she had worked for many years and continued to work until recently. 

In addition to her parents and spouses, she was preceded in death by a son, Rochel A. Stokes Jr.; a son-in-law, Allen T. “Buddy” Collins; a grandson, Allen T. “Bucky” Collins Jr.; two sisters; and one brother.

Surviving Mrs. Bradham are her daughter, Stella Stokes Collins; two grandsons, Tim Collins and his wife, Terri, of Abbeville and Lee Collins and his wife, Crystal, of Greenwood; five great-grandchildren, Molly, Mary Brian, Timothy, Caitlin and Chase Collins; and her special adopted family of Sumter, Roy, Jennie, Rhonda and Michael. 

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with the Rev. Earl Hartley and Lee Collins officiating.

Graveside services will be held at noon Monday in Westview Memorial Park in Hartsville with the Rev. Daniel B. Settle officiating.

Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Bradham may be sent to New Salem Baptist Church, 2500 W. Oakland Ave., Sumter, SC 29154 or to the AHS Softball Field of Dreams, 701 Washington St., Abbeville, SC 29620.

A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com.

Harris Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Abbeville is assisting the Bradham family.

Robert Francis 'Bob' Jenkins - Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Robert Francis “Bob” Jenkins, age 99, a resident of Covenant Place, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013. He was the widower of Juliet Woods “Tootsie” Jenkins.

Born in St. Charles, he was a son of the late William Bryan and Martha Isabelle Guy Jenkins. He was baptized at Zion Presbyterian Church in St. Charles. During his early years, he lived in Lowrys and Rock Hill, where he graduated from Rock Hill High School. His family moved to Sumter in 1932. Mr. Jenkins received a bachelor of science degree in textile chemistry from Clemson College in 1934. While at Clemson, He was a Color Guard at the Dress Parades; a charter member of IPTAY; a member of Phi Psi Fraternity; and the business manager of “TAPS,” the college yearbook. He was a first lieutenant, executive officer of a rifle company during his senior year at Clemson. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Army Infantry Reserves upon graduation. He worked at the Rock Hill Printing and Finishing Co. for eight years. While living in Rock Hill, he was a Sunday school teacher and member of the board of deacons at First Presbyterian Church. On June 30, 1939, he married Juliet Alexander “Tootsie” Woods of Chester.

Lt. Jenkins was called to active duty in the U.S. Army in March 1942. He was promoted to captain and served as Rifle Company Commander for three years in the Second Battalion of the 337th Infantry Regiment of the 95th Division. He served in Gen. George Patton’s Third Army in Germany and France. He was wounded in November 1944. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman Badge and EAME Theatre Ribbon with two battle stars. Upon discharge, he was promoted to major in the Reserves.

Upon the death of his father in September 1945, he, Tootsie and their daughter joined his mother and brother in Sumter, where he ran the family farm and worked as the assistant administrator of Tuomey Hospital. He was a charter member and past president of the S.C. Hospital Financial Management Association.

Mr. Jenkins was very active in First Presbyterian Church, where he was a member of the board of deacons and served as bookkeeper, secretary of the finance committee and church treasurer. Later he served for many years as an active member of the session of the church and was voted an elder emeritus.

He was a past Post 15, district and zone commander of the American Legion and was given a life membership. He was also a life member of VFW, Purple Heart Association and the DAV. He served 30 years as secretary of Post 15 Fair Committee and 42 years as post historian.

Mr. Jenkins served on Sumter’s One Fund Drive (now United Way) for many years and as co-director for one year. He served several years as chairman of the board of trustees of Sumter’s Red Cross. He was a member of the Sumter Junior Chamber of Commerce and active in Sumter’s Iris Parades. He was on the board and served 20 years as a member of the Sumter Lions Club. After retirement, he became a charter member and secretary of Palmetto Kiwanis Club.

Surviving are three daughters, Jane J. Hill and husband, Jack, of Greenwood, Martha J. Jones and husband, Don, of Blythewood and Frances J. Williams and husband, Jerry, of Columbia; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by two brothers, William Bryan Jenkins Jr. and Samuel Guy Jenkins.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Covenant Place. Burial will be in Sumter Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at Covenant Place.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 9 W. Calhoun St., Sumter, SC 29150; Covenant Place, 2825 Carter Road, Sumter, SC 29150; or to a charity of one’s choice.

You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

Frances Clarke Martin - April 8, 2013

Frances Clarke Martin, 92, widow of Henry G. “Hank” Martin Jr., entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, April 8, 2013, in Brentwood, Tenn.

Funeral services will be announced by Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory, 221 Broad St. (803) 775-9386.

Joe C. Heriot, Jr. September 30, 1930 - April 10, 2013

Sumter, SC

Joe C. Heriot Jr., age, 82, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 10, 2013.

He was born on Sept. 30, 1930, in Lee County, to the late Alice Grey Morrison and JC Heriot Sr. He graduated from Edmunds High School and from Wofford College, where he received a bachelor's degree in sociology. Joe led an active life of service to his community and to his church. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church for more than 50 years, serving during that time as a member and chairman of the executive board. He also taught Sunday school class for many of those years and served on numerous committees.

He was past president and lieutenant governor of the Civitan Club and past president of SCASCO (Federal Employees Association). He served on various boards including Habitat, Christian Charities and the YMCA board for approximately 18 years. His main interest and service was in the day to day activities with these organizations. To Joe, volunteering just meant spending as much time as possible outdoors and helping anyone he could. As a member of the YMCA building committee, much of his time was spent helping to rebuild Camp Mac Boykin, a campground for children in Clarendon County. Joe received the humanitarian of the year award from the YMCA for 1998 and the volunteer of the year award in 1992 from Volunteer Sumter. Joe always said that growing up on his parents' farm in Lee County as one of eight children sparked his love of people, the outdoors and anything agricultural. He felt that he had been so blessed in life that he wanted to share it with others.

Following his 1989 retirement from Farm Services Agency (then known as ASCS), he was active with the farming community in various capacities, until shortly before his death. Joe was a man of honor and integrity and in reality his word was his bond.

Survivors include his wife, Norma; a son, Stephen and his wife, Malissia; a daughter, Caroline Heriot Hinton and her husband, Harold; grandsons, Chandler Heriot, and Connor and Kyle Hinton; and step-grandchildren, Kevin and Courtney Bentler. He is also survived by his sister, Louise Heriot; brother, Richard M. Heriot and his wife, Betsi; many nieces, nephews and extended family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Jean and Caroline Heriot and Alice Weaver; and two brothers, Davison and Billy Heriot.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Bullock Funeral Home.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with the Rev. Webb Belangia officiating. Burial will follow in the Rembert Church Cemetery in Woodrow.

Memorials may be made to the Rembert Church Cemetery Association, c/o Tommy Scott, 7 Lake Crest Drive, Columbia, SC 29203; to Christian Charities, 110 S. Purdy St., Sumter, SC 29150; or to a charity of one's choice.

You may sign the family's guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.