Dr. Richard Maynard Denny - October 6, 2012

Bishopville, S.C.

Funeral services for Dr. Richard Maynard Denny, age 97, who passed away October 6, will be held Tuesday at 11:00 at the Bishopville First Baptist Church. Rev. Lin Kirkman and Rev. Sam Stevens will officiate. 

Burial will be in the Piedmont Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church fellowship hall. 

Dr. Denny was born in Bishopville a son of the late Doc Turner & Cora Dorothea Hartman Denny. He was a graduate of Bishopville High School, Clemson College Class of 1938, graduate of Southern College of Optometry, member of Bishopville First Baptist church, Rotary Club, VFW, Veteran of WWII and was active in the Lee County Council on Aging. 

Surviving are his wife, Sophia Lottie Creed Denny, Sumter; two sons, Dr. Richard Lee (Mirian) Denny, Sumter, Dr. Maynard Lyn (Abbie) Denny, Lake City; one daughter, Frances (FF III) Morrison, Hartsville; 8 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Lt. Charles Emery Denny. www.nortonfh.net

William Johnson “Billy” McCutchen Jr. - October 4, 2012

BISHOPVILLE, SC

Funeral services for William Johnson “Billy” McCutchen Jr., age 75, who passed away Oct. 4, 2012, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Bishopville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Wallace Woodcock and the Rev. Allen Lynch officiating. Burial will be in Bishopville Presbyterian Church cemetery, directed by Norton Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Billy was born in Florence, a son of the late William J. Sr. and Elizabeth Richardson McCutchen. He was a graduate of Bishopville High School and the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy. He was a member of Bishopville Presbyterian Church, having served as deacon, elder and valued member of the chansel choir. He loved golfing, hunting, fishing and horses. Most importantly, Mr. McCutchen cherished his time with his family. He will be missed by his many friends and family.

Surviving are his wife of almost 54 years, Louise Hapeshis McCutchen; one daughter, Peggy (Allen) Corbett; one son, Johnny (Ann) McCutchen, all of Bishopville; six grandchildren, Kayla McCutchen, Caroline McCutchen, Brittany Newton, Maggie Corbett, Libby Corbett and William Corbett; two brothers, Richard P. (Beth) McCutchen of Bishopville and Dr. Allen F. (Betty) McCutchen of Hartsville; two sisters, Betty M. Heriot of Bishopville and Harriet M. Davis of Lexington; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Bishopville Presbyterian Church Cemetery, P.O. Box 66, Bishopville, SC 29010 or to Hospice Care of S.C., 121 N. Main St., Bishopville, SC 29010.

Alberta Davis Barnes - Saturday, September 8, 2012

BISHOPVILLE -- Alberta Davis Barnes, 91, widow of Kenneth W. Barnes, died Saturday, September 8, 2012, in Columbia.

Born in Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Robert Henry and Maggie Watson Davis. She retired from Bishopville Manufacturing.

Survivors include sons, Elwood Barnes of Florence, Bill Barnes (Lillian) of Bishopville, and Kenneth Barnes of Timmonsville; daughters, Annette Childers (Tommy) of Sumter and Barbara Jacobs (Vernon) of Columbia; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and two very special great-great-grandboys.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Claude Davis and Leslie Davis; two sisters, Geneva Brown and Belle Brown; a step-sister, Elise Dove; a step-brother, Otis Watkins; two grandchildren, Joey Goins and Ronnie Barnes; and a daughter-in-law, Sara Barnes.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home chapel with Clinton Goff and Bobby Silver officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Primitive Baptist Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at her home, 3197 Sumter Hwy., Bishopville.

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

Thelma Grantham Parnell Ward - August 25, 2012

Bishopville, S.C. Funeral services for Thelma Grantham Parnell Ward, age 93, who passed away August 25, will be held Monday at 11:00 at the Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Rev. James E. Beck, Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in the Liberty Hill Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday 4-6 pm at the Funeral Home. Mrs. Ward was born in Hartsville a daughter of the late Nick & Sudie Outlaw Grantham. She was a member of the Liberty Hill Baptist Church. She spent most of her life sitting and taking care of the elderly. She was a loving and giving wife, mother, mother in law, grandmother, great and great great grandmother. Surviving  are one daughter, Ethel (Bobby) Skinner, Bishopville; two sons, Richard R. (Mary) Parnell, Jr., Bishopville and Edward C. Parnell, Sumter; one brother, Shadrack Grantham, Hartsville; two step daughters, Alice Roberts, Mt. Pleasant and Doris (Harold) Woody, Mt. Pleasant; 5 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Richard R. Parnell, Sr. and E.E. Ward, Jr.; two grandchildren; daughter in law, Elizabeth Smith Parnell. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Suite L, Anderson, S.C. 29621 or Liberty Hill Baptist Church, 3224 Liberty Hill Road, Hartsville, S.C. 29550. www.nortonfh.net

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.