Jeanette R. "Dixie" Dickson September 20, 2010

Bishopville, SC
September 22, 2010

Jeanette R. "Dixie" Dickson, 68, died Monday, September 20, 2010 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville.

Born in Syracuse, NY, she was a daughter of the late Raymond Greene and the late June May Devoe Greene.

Survivors include three daughters, Jacqueline Santimaw (Martin) of Bishopville, Deniese Smith (Scott) and Christine Dygert (Chuck) both of Syracuse, NY; a son, Harold Dickson of Syracuse, NY; a brother, Douglas Greene (Donna) of Syracuse, NY; and nine grandchildren, Marty, Jr., Matthew, Mitchell, Alexis, Joseph, Anthony, Jon Paul, Raymond, and Jason.

She was preceded in death by her life partner, Robert E. Rawson.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Piedmont Cemetery with close friend and neighbor, Mr. Mark Seymour officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 520 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29201.

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

Benjamin Carson Blackwell June 26, 1942 - September 21, 2010

Mayesville, SC

September 22, 2010

Benjamin Carson Blackwell, 68, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Born June 26, 1942, he was a son of the late John A. and Elizabeth Witherspoon Blackwell. Mr. Blackwell was a graduate of Lynchburg High School and was a lifelong member of Concord Presbyterian Church. He was retired from Becton-Dickinson.

Survivors include two sisters, Eve Blackwell Cousar and her husband, William Douglas Cousar, and Sandra Blackwell Goza; a sister-in-law, Sidney Phillips Blackwell; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, John Walton Blackwell.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Concord Presbyterian Church Cemetery with the Rev. James Braswell officiating.

The family will receive friends at the home of his sister, Sandra B. Goza, 3410 Florence Highway, Mayesville.

In lieu of flowers, his family requests that memorials be made to Concord Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 3350 E. Brewington Road, Sumter, SC 29153.

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

Melissa T. Wilson September 25, 1965 - September 16, 2010

Mayesville, SC
September 17, 2010

Melissa T. Wilson, 44, Wife of Raymond Wilson, died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.

Born September 25, 1965 in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late James Edward Tyler and the late Peggy Baker Tyler Frazier. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She graduated from Furman High School.

Survivors include her husband; a sister, Janet T. Brown (Carroll); a step-daughter, Jenny Studwell (Rob); a step-son, John Wilson (Rebecca); five grandchildren; a niece; Kayla Brown; a special friend, Chasity Wallace; and a special pet, "Candy".

Funeral services will be held at 4:30 PM Sunday at Faith Baptist Church in Bishopville with the Rev. Mark Payne officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be John Wilson, Rob Studwell, Hugh Hood, Tony Christmas, Fred Sandy, and Clinton Humphries.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Saturday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and at other times at 1655 Raccoon Rd., Mayesville.

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

Sarah B. Scoggins November 7, 1922 - September 13, 2010

BISHOPVILLE, S.C.
September 13, 2010

Funeral services for Sarah B. Scoggins, age 87, who passed away, September 13, will be held Wednesday, at 3:00 p.m., at the Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Rev. Henry Altman will officiate. 


Burial will be in the Bethlehem Methodist Church Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. 


Family will receive friends at the residence at 115 Harris St., Bishopville. 


Sarah was born in Spartanburg a daughter of the late E.C. & Tenor Glenn Burnett. She was an active member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, a graduate of Converse College and was very civic minded belonging to the Book & Garden Club. 


Surviving are her husband, Rev. E. King Scoggins, Bishopville, daughter, Betsy Daniel, Columbia, son, Dr. Blake Dennis, Mt. Pleasant, step-daughter, Diane Remetta, Spartanburg, grandchildren, Bill and Beaty, Columbia. 


She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dr. L.B. Dennis, one sister and two brothers. 


Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 167, Bishopville, S.C. 29010. Link


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Elizabeth Brearley Heriot Tiller Aug. 29, 1930 - Sept. 11, 2010

ELIZABETH "Lib"  B. TILLER

Elizabeth Brearley Heriot Tiller, 80, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, at AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson, S.C.

Born Aug. 29, 1930, in Lee County, she was the daughter of the late George Kirkpatrick and Elizabeth Wilson Brearley Heriot.

Mrs. Tiller was a retired registered nurse and worked at Tuomey Hospital, Cyprus Nursing Facility and National Health Care of Sumter. Mrs. Tiller was a member of Swan Lake Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Betty Jane (B.J.) Tiller and Sally Wray Tiller, both of Anderson; one sister, Mary Frances Heriot Coker and husband, Joe, of Turbeville; one sister-in-law, Mary Milford Heriot of Mayesville; numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, James Wray Tiller, and her brother, George Kirkpatrick Heriot Jr.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Mayesville Black River Cemetery with Dr. Wm. H. "Rusty" Wilson III officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Elmore-Hill-McCreight Funeral Home, 221 Broad St., Sumter.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mayesville Black River Cemetery Association, c/o Heath Watson, P.O. Box 441, Mayesville, S.C. 29104.

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

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

William 'Raphael' Price - Thursday September 9, 2010

Norton Funeral Home

Hartsville, SC

Services for William Raphael Price, Sr. age 88 will be held Monday, September 13 at 2:00pm at the High Hill True Light Church.  Mr. Russell McLeod and Mr. Flake Braswell will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home.  

Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held Sunday, 5-7pm at the funeral home.  

Mr. Price passed away Thursday, September 9, 2010. He was born in Kershaw County the son of the late E. E. and Carrie Baker Price.  

He was a member of the High Hill True Light Church, he was a salesmen for J. R. Watkins Company for 60 years.  

The family would like to acknowledge he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  Surviving: his wife of 70 years, Audrey Reynolds Price, Hartsville.  Daughters:  Stella Price (Harold) Littleton, Asheville, NC, Kathy Price (Bill) McLeod, Columbia, Kim Price Jordan and her partner Jenni Wiggins, Hartsville, Cindy Price, Florence.  Sons:  William R. (Linda) Price, Jr., Hartsville, Larry G. (Carol) Price, Lithonia, GA, Chris E. (Lisa) Price, Lexington.  Sisters:  Glenn Carter, Camden, Louise Segars, Marion, NC, Nina Hall, Lawrenceville, GA, Esther Singleton, Sumter.  Brothers:  E.E. Price, Jr., Charlotte, NC, Elvin Price, Lawrenceville, GA, Carroll Price, Waynesboro, GA.  16 Grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren.  Predeceased by a brother Vernon Price.  

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210.  www.nortonfh.net

Directions to the High Hill True Light Church from Hartsville, take Kelleytown Road through Ashland until you come to Hwy 341 then turn right at the stop sign, turn your first road back to your left which should be about a mile, go to the dead end and turn left, follow this road for 3 or 4 miles and turn right on High Hill True Light Church Road, please call 843-332-8122 if you need any assistance.

Ruby H. Pate - September 10, 2010

Bishopville, SC

September 10, 2010

Ruby H. Pate, 87, widow of John E. Pate, died Friday, September 10, 2010 at McCoy Memorial Nursing Center.

Born in Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Frierson Hall and the late Mary Radcliff Hall. Mrs. Pate was a member of Concord United Methodist Church at Lucknow. She was employed by Sumter Dairies for many years. After her retirement, she and her husband operated the J&R Grocery at Lucknow. She was a member of the Eastern Star.

Survivors include a brother-in-law, James H. Hyatt (Louise) of Lucknow: and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at Concord United Methodist Church at Lucknow with the Rev. Marie Ray officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at the home of Gary and Delores Hall, 3311 Lucknow Rd., Bishopville.

Memorials may be made to Concord United Methodist Church, 354 Old Camden Rd., Bishopville, SC 29010.

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