David English (Fuzz) Copeland - 13 February, 2012

Bishopville, SC

Services for David English (Fuzz) Copeland age 75 will be held Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 3:00pm at Savannah Advent Christian Church.  Rev. Michael Murdoch and Rev. John Gallagher will officiate, directed by Norton Funeral Home, Bishopville Chapel.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held 5-7pm Wednesday at the funeral home.  Mr. Copeland passed away on February 13, 2012.  He was the son of the late Edwin and Elizabeth English Copland.  He attended Savannah Advent Christian Church.  Surviving are his wife of 53 years Mrs. Margaret Segars Copeland, Bishopville.  Daughter:  Debbie (Robert) Blinkhorn, Mt. Airy, NC.  Son:  Derek (Jennifer) Copeland, Bishopville.  Grandchildren:  Ashley Buffington, Madison Copeland, Morgan Copeland, Mason Copeland.  www.nortonfh.net

Betty Anne Brown Truesdale - January 30, 2012

BISHOPVILLE, SC

Betty Anne Brown Truesdale, 82, wife of Liston Truesdale, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at McCoy Memorial Nursing Center.

She was born in Bishopville and always lived there. She was a daughter of the late Gene and Edna King Brown. She and Liston had no children of their own but thousands of her dear school children. Mrs. Truesdale graduated from Bishopville High School and Columbia College with a major in French. She also received a degree in library science from the University of South Carolina. She taught in Bennettsville, Central, Ashwood-Central and Bishopville High School. She taught in the public schools of Lee County for 45 years. She was a lifetime member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. She was the co-author of "Volume 2, History of Lee County" and the "History of Bethlehem United Methodist Church."

Survivors include her dear husband of 60 years; a sister-in-law, Mildred Elmore of the Bethea Home; nephews, Cliff Davis (Carol) of Lugoff, James Davis of Conway and Harris Brown (Teresa) of Hartwell, Ga.; nieces, Abbie Elmore Denny (Lyn) of Lake City and Cora Beth Loftin (David) of Nashville, Tenn.; adopted daughters, Cheryl Austin Skinner (Marvin) of Oswego and Kim Williams of Atlanta; special friends, Marie Freeman, Gloria Hariott, Darron Wilson, Willene Smith and Betty Lou Watson; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and her precious dogs.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Louise Davis (Loyce); a brother, Gene Brown Jr. (Frances Harris); a niece, Millie Elmore Mozingo; and a brother-in-law, Darwin Elmore.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Henry Altman and the Rev. Sam Stevens officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem United Methodist Church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 167, Bishopville, SC 29010; the Epworth Children's Home, P.O. Box 50466, Columbia, SC 29250; B.A.R.K., 121 Julia Drive, Bishopville, SC 29010; or to a charity of one's choice.

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

Bishopville - Carroll Snead

Bishopville, S.C.
Bishopville, S.C.
Carroll Snead passed away January 16 at Kershaw Medical Center. Funeral plans will be announced by Norton Funeral Home.y January 16 at Kershaw Medical Center. Funeral plans will be announced by Norton Funeral Home.Bishopville, S.C.
Carroll Snead passed away January 16 at Kershaw Medical Center. Funeral plans will be announced by Norton Funeral Home.

Charles Clifton Farmer - Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Bishopville, SC

Charles Clifton Farmer, 61, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012, in Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Sumter County, he was a son of George Clifton Farmer and the late Daisy Godwin Farmer. Mr. Farmer was self-employed, having owned a restaurant, country store, produce stand and fireworks stand. 

One of his greatest joys was selling watermelon, cantaloupe, and fireworks for the Fourth of July. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World and Cedar Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include his father; a sister, Ruth F. Caples; a nephew, Ryan C. Caples (Kimberly Bazen Caples); and a great-nephew, Dean Clifton Caples.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Don Riner officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem United Methodist Church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at the home, 925 Camden Hwy.

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

Published in The State on January 6, 2012

Shirley Sylvester Reynolds - Friday, December 30, 2011

Bishopville, S.C.

Funeral services for Shirley Sylvester Reynolds, age 77, who passed away December 30, will be held Monday at 3:00 at the Chapel Norton Funeral Home. Rev. Arlin Kirkland will officiate. Burial will be in the Wayside Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday 3-5 pm at the Funeral Home. Mrs. Reynolds was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, a daughter of the late Eugene Vernon Sylvester & Louise Kiser Branham. She worked at Piggly Wiggly in Bishopville for several years and was a member of Wayside Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Ronnie Mike (Robyn) Reynolds, Bishopville; four daughters, Sherry (Ernie) Watson, Bishopville, Denise Watkins, Camden, Ann (Charles) Cunliffe, North Charleston, Sandy (Wayne Gough) Moore, Hartsville; 13 Grandchildren; 28 Great Grandchildren; four brothers, Gene (Sara) Sylvester, Florence, Don (Lib) Sylvester, Hartsville, Walt (Judy) Sylvester, Bishopville, Marvin (Jean) Sylvester, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie W. Reynolds and a son- in- law, Wade Watkins. Memorials may be made to the McLeod Hospice, 555 East Cheves St., Florence, S.C. 29506. www.nortonfh.net

Reverend F. Leon Johnson - Thursday, December 29, 2011

GREENVILLE - The Reverend F. Leon Johnson, 86, husband of Louise Flowers Johnson, died Thursday, December 29, 2011.Born in Lee County, SC, he was the son of the late John Marion and Annie Mayes Smith Johnson.Rev. Johnson was a minister for the South Carolina Baptist Convention, serving in South Carolina and Mississippi and was retired Director of Missions for the North Greenville Baptist Association. He was a charter member of the Minister's Scholarship Fund at North Greenville University where he was a past trustee.He was a member of Berea First Baptist Church and was a teacher of the Bill Julian Men's Sunday School Class.Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn Coats and husband Dewey of W. Columbia, Elaine Styles and husband Kevin of Greenville; five grandchildren, Angie Byrd and husband Robb, Dustin Coats and wife Zane, Shelley, Sherilyn and Stefan Styles; five great grandchildren, Abbey Grace and Tradd Byrd; Gavin, Jack, and Sara Margaret Coats. He was preceded in death by daughter, Dorothy A. Johnson Copeland; 5 brothers and 3 sisters.The family would like to thank a special friend, Sharon Naples.Memorials may be made to Berea First Baptist Church, 529 Farrs Bridge Road, Greenville, SC 29611 or North Greenville University, 7801 N. Tigerville Rd., Tigerville, SC 29688.Visitation will be held Sunday, January 1, 2012 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown, 639 N. Main St. The funeral service will be held Monday, January 2, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Berea First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park.The family will be at the residence.Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.

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Luther "Luke" Marion Davis Sr. - Thursday, December 15, 2011

Luther Marion Davis Sr., 70, husband of Ruth Ann Jacobs Davis, died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, at his home.

Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Clarence Birchmore Davis Sr. and Azilea Napper Davis. Mr. Davis was a member of Southside Baptist Church and Sumter Masonic Lodge No. 364 AFM. He was also a U.S. Army veteran.

Surviving are his wife of Sumter; two sons, Luther "Bubba" Davis Jr. and William Eugene "Billy" Davis, both of Sumter; one daughter, Mary Glenn "Cissy" Christmas of Sumter; three brothers, Clarence Davis Jr. of Sumter, Bruce Davis of Alabama and Billy Davis of Wyoming; one sister, Sylvia Rowan of Washington; and four grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with Masonic rites.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the S.C. Wildlife Federation, 215 Pickens St., Columbia, SC 29205.

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.