Robert "Bob" Eldridge Stokes (Fram) - Friday, March 7, 2014

Robert "Bob" Eldridge Stokes 

CHAPIN, SC

Graveside service for Robert "Bob" Eldridge Stokes, 77, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2014, in Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3471 Una Road, Bishopville, SC 29010. The Rev. George Rushe and the Rev. Jerry McManus, Sr. will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the graveside and also from 3-5 p.m. at the residence. Mr. Stokes died Friday, March 7, 2014. Born in Bishopville, SC, he was a son of the late Eldridge E. and Hallie McLeod Stokes. Bob was a graduate of Bishopville High School and also Newberry College, where he majored in education and played on the football team. He was employed with Scott Foresman as a textbook representative for many years. Surviving are his wife, Eula Mozingo Stokes of Chapin, SC; son, Brad (Suzy) Stokes of Chapin, SC; daughter, Brandon (Dr. Jeff) Queen of Knoxville, TN; sister, Sarah (Rick) Steadman of Mount Pleasant, SC; granddaughter, Mallory Stokes of Columbia, SC; nieces, Mackie Steadman (Mike) Talley, Sarah Ann Steadman; nephew, Andy Steadman; stepdaughter, Lisa (Marsh) Burckhalter of Aiken, SC; stepson, Rip (Amber) Lorick of Austin, TX; stepgrandchildren, Lucy and Marsh Burckhalter. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanne Stokes Kummero. Memorials may be made to the Hebron United Methodist Church, c/o Chip Clanton, 242 Woodham Rd., Bishopville, SC 29010. Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral HOme, Hartsville, is serving the family. Online condolences can be given atwww.bpafuneralhome.com.

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Suzanne Bedenbaugh Arrington - Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Suzanne Bedenbaugh Arrington

Easley

Suzanne Bedenbaugh Arrington, 70, of 112 Barnett Way, wife of the late William "Bill" Arrington, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Baptist Easley Hospital.

Born in Camden, SC, a daughter of the late Kenneth Wilson and Susie Burns Bendenbaugh, Mrs. Arrington retired as a teacher with Willow Drive Elementary School. She was a member of Lifechurch, 199 Thomas Mill Road in Dacusville.

Mrs. Arrington was an inspiration to many because of her perseverance through her disabilities. Although her disabilities removed her from the public classroom, she continued to allow her passion foe teaching to influence young children through ministry at the church.

Surviving are two sons, George Edward "E" Myers (Holly), Kenneth Earl Myers (Kathleen); a daughter, Melissa Leigh Myers Albertson (Rev. Chad); one brother, Kenneth Bedenbaugh; two sisters, Sylvia Hendley and Sandra Leitner; grandchildren, Eddie Myers,III, Heather DeJesus, JD, Cullen, Garrett, Rachel and Ashleigh, Andrew, Mary Beth and Caroline Albertson.

Memorial services will at 5:00 PM PM Friday at Lifechurch.

Visitation will be from 3:00 until 4:45 PM Friday at the church, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Children's Ministry of Lifechurch, 199 Thomas Mill Road, Easley, SC 29640

The family is at the residence.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.

Shawn Holly Myers January 31, 2014

Shawn Holly Myers, 44, loving husband of Elizabeth Shaw Myers, was born in Charleston, SC, on February 20, 1969, and died suddenly on January 31, 2014. He was an adoring father to Allen Alexander Myers and Emily Elizabeth Myers, both of the home. He was a devoted son to his mother, Linda Hughes Myers, grandson to the late Riddick and Hazel Shingler Myers and son-in-law to Brenda Outlaw Shaw and the late Dr. John Whitworth Shaw III. He was a graduate of Middleton High School and Winthrop University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis on Management. His college years blessed him with lifelong friendships, formed as a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He began his professional career as an Accounts Representative for GMAC and a Sales Representative with PYA/Monarch. At the time of his death, Shawn was a Financial Advisor, Associate Vice President – Investment Officer with Wells Fargo Advisors. He was also a member of Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church.

Shawn’s greatest joy was the time he spent with his wife of 13 years and his beautiful children. He spent countless hours preparing for the many soccer and football teams he coached over the years. Shawn touched many children’s lives as a positive role model both off and on the Daniel Island Youth playing fields. He loved being outdoors – fishing, playing tennis and golf, Clemson tailgating, and boating. Shawn was a simple man with a warm smile and generous heart that lived a life that was pleasing to God as he was at his best serving others and caring for those he loved.

A service to celebrate Shawn’s life will be held at 3:00 pm Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 with Reverend Tom Herrington officiating. Burial will follow the service at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends following the burial, at their home. Readers will be Bill Sawyer and Lance Feldman. Pallbearers will be Mark Chickering, Jay Crane, Jamie Deveaux, Pat Birt, Ryan Miles and Andy Minaudo. Honorary Pallbearers will be his fraternity brothers: Adam Brumfield, Jon Gruber, Jay Johnson, Pat Knebusch, Monty Montague, Carl Pundt, PJ Rescigno, Kevin Smith, Vance Stricklin, and Roc Swindler. McAlister-Smith Funeral Home is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Daniel Island Community Fund, 130 River Landing Drive, Suite 1C, Daniel Island, SC 29492. The purpose of this fund is to honor Shawn’s memory and to enrich the children’s athletic programs in the community in which he so selflessly dedicated his time and energy.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.McAlister-Smith.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 RIFLE RANGE RD., MT PLEASANT, SC (843) 884-3833. 

Wilbur McPerry “Mac” Rumph |

Wilbur McPerry “Mac” Rumph

Wilbur McPerry “Mac” Rumph, 69 of Columbia, SC entered into eternal rest on Friday January 31, 2014 at the home of his cousin Rhonda W. Hart in St. George.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Tuesday February 4, 2014 in the Bryant Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the St. George Cemetery. The family will receive friends an hour before service. Pallbearers will be his beloved University of South Carolina Ladies Softball Team.

Mac was born in Spartanburg on March 11, 1944 a son of the late Marion William and Eunice Bunch Rumph McLeod. He was a retired teacher and administrator with Orangeburg and Spartanburg District 6 (Dorman) public schools and his last employment was a History instructor at Campbell University, Fort Bragg Campus and Central Carolina Community College in Stanfort, NC. He was a graduate of Clemson University, Appalachian State University with MA in History and University of South Carolina with a ABD. After graduation he was commission as second Lieutenant in the US Army and served in Vietnam. He was a Life member of the VFW and was an avid fan and supporter of the USC Ladies Softball team.

Surviving: a niece, Korye H. (Kirk) McCutchen, Bishopville, a nephew, Kerry (Leah) Hancock, Turbeville, brother-in-law, Don Hancock, Sumter; his aunt, Lucy Rae (Kenneth) Doyle; cousins, Rhonda (Kevin) Hart, David (Debbie) Wimberly, Vonnie (Linwood) Shieder, Nancy (Joe Kirby) Wicker, Marty Rumph, Virginia Rawlings and Barbara Brown. Great-nephews and Nieces; Kody, Emme, and Chloe McCutchen and Dusty Hancock. He was predeceased by his sister, Marion Diann Hancock.

Memorials may be made to The Gamecock Club, Ladies Softball Team, 1304 Heyward Street, Columbia, SC 29477 or the American Cancer Society, Pancreatic Cancer, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Online condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneral.info.

Charles Thomas “Junior” Brotherton Jr., 47 died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013

DALZELL — Charles Thomas “Junior” Brotherton Jr., 47, husband of Susanne Preusser Brotherton, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, at his home.

Born in Laredo, Texas, he was a son of Laura Mae Jensen Brotherton and the late Charles Thomas Brotherton Sr. He was formerly employed by Midlands Gas Co. and more recently was the service manager with McCarty’s Emporium.

Survivors include his wife of Dalzell; mother of Sumter; two step-children, Jason Oakes (Lori) of Sumter and Lorraine Oakes of Dalzell; five brothers, John Brotherton (Janet) of Newland, N.C., Robert Brotherton (Karen) of Springfield, Mo., David Brotherton (Amy) of Calif., Paul Brotherton (Linda) of Sumter and Tyler Brotherton of Spartanburg; and two sisters, Rose Marie Sestokas (Terrance) of Sumter and Ruth Ann Meyers (Don David) of Omaha, Neb.

He was preceded in death by a nephew, Ryan Brotherton.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Michael Bowman officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff of Tuomey Hospice for all of their care and compassion.

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

Jessie Brown Johnson, 88 died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014

Jessie Brown Johnson, 88, wife of Willie James Johnson, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late James and Cornelia Nunnery Brown. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Bible Fellowship Church and was formerly employed by Cover Manufacturing Co. as a supervisor.

Surviving are her husband of Sumter; a daughter, Gloria Williams and husband Norman “Butch” of Sumter; two grandchildren, Melonie (Evans) Tindal and Jess (Melanie) Williams III; and four grandchildren, Jesse Tindal, Hannah Williams, Claire Williams and Isabella Williams.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, James H. Brown and Leroy Brown.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Ketchum officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home, 1175 Cutleaf Drive.

Memorials may be made to Bible Fellowship Church, 227 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150.

Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com.



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

Leslie Wilbur Griffin, Sr., 85, died Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Leslie Wilbur Griffin, Sr., 85, died Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at the Tuomey Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Neloise “Nell” Griffin, in 2008.

Born August 2, 1928 in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Collin Griffin and the late Martha McLeod Griffin.

Mr. Griffin graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.A. and a Masters degree in Criminal Justice. He was also a graduate of the F.B.I. Academy.

Mr. Griffin was Sumter’s Chief of Police from March 1968 to May 1984, and served as both police chief and fire chief for two-years.

Mr. Griffin was a member and past president of the SC Chapter of the F.B.I. National Academy Associates, a life member, past president and member of the Board of Directors of the SC Law Enforcement Officers Assn., a member and past president of the SC Police Chiefs Assn., and a life member of The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). He was an active member of the Sumter County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, a member of the Board of Directors of Sumter Crimestoppers, Inc. and also served as a past president and member of the Sumter Chamber of Commerce and the Air Force Association.

An Air Force veteran and retiree from the Air Force Reserve, he was an aircrew member with the Air Transport Command during the Berlin Airlift. He served as an O.S.I. special agent in Korea. He was a life member of the D.A.V., a member of the VFW and was an active member and past commander of American Legion Post #15.

He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a member of the Faholo Sunday School class for 58 years.

Surviving are three sons, Kerry Mandeville (Jan) of Columbia, Leslie “Hap”, Jr. (Etna) and Douglas Griffin (Mary Dale) both of Sumter; a sister, Allene Ross (George) of Sumter; a brother, John Griffin of Sumter; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Reginald Thackston officiating.

Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Terry Griffin, Harold Johnson, Joseph M. Floyd, Eugene Spann, Bruce Griffin and Rev. Richard Hampton. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Faholo Sunday School class, and retired and active duty members of the Sumter Police Department.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Friday at the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and at other times at his son Hap's home at 2740 Fenimore Drive.

Memorials may be made to Destination Trinity at Trinity United Methodist Church, and to American Legion Post #15.

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.