Mary Lizzie Stokes Davis - August 16, 2012

Mary Lizzie Stokes Davis - August 16, 2012

Mary Lizzie Stokes Davis, 79, went to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday, August 16, 2012 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.  She was the daughter of the late Willie Clifford and Bertha Deas Stokes and was predeceased by her husband, C. Loyce Davis.  A memorial service will be held to celebrate Mary’s life on Sunday, August 19 at 3:00 at Southside Baptist Church in Camden.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the services and other times at the residence -2116 Airline Drive, Camden. Mary was a 1952 graduate of Lynchburg High School and was retired from Bishopville Manufacturing Company.  She was a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church where she served in many areas of church life. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Linda and Tim Jordan of Spartanburg and Deannie and Bethel DuRant of Chapin.  She is also survived by five grandchildren: Michael (Jenna) Jordan, Huntsville, AL; Fran (Mark) Sullivan, Columbia, SC; Brandon DuRant, Manning, SC; Catherine DuRant, Clemson, SC; Rachel DuRant, Clemson University and five  great-grandchildren: Ben and Ella Jordan and Luke, James, and Grant Sullivan. She is also survived by  two stepsons and their families, Cliff and Jimmy Davis.  Mary leaves behind two brothers, Henry Stokes, Richmond, VA; and Ed (Fran) Stokes of Camden and two sisters, Ann Huggins and Rae (Brantley) King also of Camden; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mary was a creative and talented individual who used her gifts to serve others.  She worked tirelessly to serve her family, her church, and most of all her Savior, Jesus Christ. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to her dear caregivers, Joyce Davis and Kim Bryant  and to her dedicated physicians and their staffs, Dr. Anthony Godfrey and Dr. John Baker and the staff of Agape Hospice.   Memorials may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 200 York Street , Camden or to Agape Hospice.  The family is being assisted by Norton Funeral Home of Bishopville. www.nortonfh.net

Elizabeth Anne Edgerton - Saturday, August 18

Elizabeth Anne Edgerton 8/10/1935 - 8/18/2012

Bishopville, SC Graveside services for Mrs. Elizabeth Anne Edgerton age 77 will be held Wednesday, August 22 at 4:30pm at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3471 Una Road, Bishopville, SC, directed by Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville Chapel.  Pastor Christine Wechsler will officiate.  “Betty Anne” passed away Saturday, August 18 at Morrell Senior Care in Hartsville.  She was born in Florence, SC the daughter of the late Willie Hugh and Harriett Bridges Edgerton.  She graduated from McClenaghan High School in Florence, retired in 2012 after working for the Federal Government for 38 years. Surviving are her Siblings, Bill (Joy) Edgerton, Bishopville, Lucy E. (Barnett) Smith, Charleston, Virginia E. Jackson, Florence, Jennie E. ( Julian) Mitchell, Aiken, Sam Edgerton, Middleburg, FL;  Aunts, Annie Roney E. Vaughan, and Lucille E. Brown, Florence.  The family will be at the home of Bill and Joy Edgerton, 42 Shirley Road, Bishopville, SC.  Memorials may be made to the McLeod Hospice, P.O. Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502.  www.nortonfh.net

Terry L. Newman - August 16, 2012

Sumter, SC

Terry L. Newman, Sr., 67, husband of Linda Kolb Newman, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at MUSC in Charleston after an extended illness.

Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late James Epps Newman, Sr. and the late Margaret Louise Barnes Newman. Mr. Newman was a 1965 graduate of Mayewood High School. He was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church, the Sumter Masonic Lodge #364, and the American Legion. He served in the S.C. National Guard for 30 years, having retired in 1994 from McEntire Air National Guard Base. He was also retired from Newman Construction, Inc.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years; two sons, Terry Lee Newman, Jr. (Leigh) and Mark Jackson Newman both of Sumter; a grandchild, William Ashby Newman; a brother, J.E. “Jimmy” Newman, Jr. (Edie) of Sumter; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Carroll Edwin Newman.

Funeral services will be held at 4 P.M. Sunday at Concord Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James Braswell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 P.M. Saturday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home, 3430 Myrtle Beach Hwy.

Memorials may be made to Concord Presbyterian Church, 3350 East Brewington Rd., Sumter, SC 29153.

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

Edgar M. "Buddy", "Big Ed" Strickland, Jr. - 19 July 2012

Edgar M. "Buddy", "Big Ed" Strickland, Jr.

STRICKLAND, Edgar M. Jr., 76, born on May 4, 1936, in Bishopville, SC, died on July 19, 2012.


He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Sr. and Doris Strickland; and Sister, Betty Stokes. 


Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Phyllis Tinker Strickland, FL; one niece; Janet Sue Thomas (Joseph) of SC; and extended family on his wife's side. 


He received a bachelor's degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Delta Airlines in 1992 and moved to Floral City, Fl. He was on the Golden Boot Awards committee for the Motion Picture and TV fund of LA. An avid NASCAR fan, he attended the last 55 Indianapolis 500 races as well as Daytona, Darlington and more. 


Ed was well loved by his many friends around the world. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the "Make A Wish Foundation." 


A graveside memorial service with Military Honors for Mr. Strickland will be held at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell, FL, on Friday, August 3, 2012, at 10:00 A.M. Heinz Funeral Home & Cremation, Inverness, FL


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OSWEGO — Sidney D. Mozingo Sr., 88, husband of Jessie Proctor Mozingo, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, with his family by his side.

Born March 16, 1924, in Lee County, he was the youngest son of the late Rev. Wylie Alton Mozingo and Edgie Weatherly Mozingo.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, along with four sisters and three brothers.

Sidney was a Christian and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Oswego. He was known to many throughout Sumter and Lee counties and was the owner of Mozingo’s Grocery on U.S. 15 North for 48 plus years. Prior to such, he was the owner and operator of Mozingo’s Gulf in Bishopville and Mozingo’s Gulf at Palmetto Plaza in Sumter.

Sidney D Mozingo, Sr.

He was a loving husband, father and brother, who will be dearly missed by all. He loved his dog, Lexi, and riding in his pickup truck and on his tractor on the farm, tending to his livestock. He loved his hat and a good cigar, working and making a “dollar.” He had a remarkable memory for details and events, had an infectious grin and quite a sense of humor.

He is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 64 years, Jessie Proctor Mozingo of the home; two sons, S. Derrick Mozingo Jr. and his wife, Suzanne, of Myrtle Beach, Eugene Brown “Buck” Mozingo of Myrtle Beach and Rochelle M. Hiott and her husband, Ed, of Charlotte, N.C.; one granddaughter, Jessica Evans of Charlotte, who loved her grandpa dearly; and one brother, Wiley Alton “W.A.” Mozingo and his wife, Clara, of Bishopville.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Bethel United Methodist Church in Oswego with the Rev. Curtis Wells officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 5575 Lodebar Road, Sumter, SC 29153.

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

William Edward (Ed) Watkins - July 6, 2012

Florence, S.C. Funeral services for William Edward (Ed) Watkins, age 83, who passed away July 6, will be held Sunday at 3:00 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Hartsville. Bishop Michael Keith will officiate. Burial will be in The LDS Cemetery in Society Hill directed by Norton Funeral Home, Hartsville. Visitation will be Saturday 5-7 pm at the Funeral Home.  Mr. Watkins was born in Bishopville a son of the late Colon Glease & Martha Ellen Culley Watkins.  Mr. Watkins served during WWII in the Army from 1946 – 1948 and the Navy from 1950 – 1953.  After the military he became a Barber in Hartsville & Society Hill. Later he was the Town Clerk & Treasurer for the City of Hartsville and then Finance Director in Cheraw.  He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he served in many leadership positions. After retirement he and his wife served in the Atlanta , GA, Columbia, SC Temple and  the California Oakland Mission.  Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Petty Watkins, Florence; one son, Eddie (Miranda) Watkins, Columbia; three daughters, Terry (Tim) Harvey, Florence, Libby (William) Rhodes, Florence, Lynn Watkins, Florence; two sisters, Lois Irvin, Charlotte and Ann (Don) Bowen, Bishopville; 32 Grandchildren and spouses and 38 Great Grandchildren; Many Nieces & Nephews and Friends.  Memorials may be made to the LDS Cemetery, P.O. Box 497, Society Hill, S.C. 29593 or a charity of your choice. www.nortonfh.net

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Martha Ruth Brannon Gibson - Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Martha Ruth Brannon Gibson 

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Martha B. Gibson GREER - Martha Ruth Brannon Gibson precious wife of Carl "Oochie" Gibson passed away in her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. 

Daughter of Hattie Alexander and Phillip Brannon, she was born on December 2, 1938 in Sumter, SC. 

She grew up in Bishopville, graduated from Bishopville High School and Limestone College. 

She married "Oochie" and shared her love with him for almost 52 years. 

She held many beauty queen titles including Greer's First Peach Queen, Miss Southern 500 and Pi Kappa Alpha National Dream Girl. 

After teaching art, Martha worked with her husband at Lanford and Gibson. 

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Greer. 

Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Todd Gibson (Mandy) and Jay Gibson ; one daughter, Gwinn Harvey (Mark); six grandchildren, Alec Gibson, Devin Gibson, Daniel Harvey, Madison Harvey, Nolan Gibson and Drayton Gibson; and two sisters, Sarah Wilson (Wayne) and Pam Downen (Allan). 

She will be honored at a 2:00 p.m. memorial service on Friday, June 8, 2012 at First Presbyterian Church, Greer. 

Visitation will be in the church fellowship hall immediately following the service. 

The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to all our dear friends and family for their devoted support and prayers and for the kind and compassionate care of Lutheran Hospice of South Carolina. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Greer or Lutheran Hospice of South Carolina. 

Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com .

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