Charles Sherrill Bruner, 76, of Dunnellon, Fla., died Friday, Dec. 26, 2003 in Dunnellon.

A graveside funeral service was held Tuesday, Dec. 30 in Fero Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Beverly Hills, Fla.

A native of Cheraw, Mr. Bruner was a son of Paul and Ione Bennett Bruner. He went to Dunnellon from Panama City, Fla. in 1991 and remained there for 12 years. He had retired from the United States Air Force in 1975 with 30 years of active service in aircraft maintenance. He was a member of Crystal River United Methodist Church and American Legion Post #58, Dunnellon. He was a lifetime member of Edward W. Penno V.F.W. Post #4864, Citrus Springs, DAV, NCOA (Non-Commissioned Officers Association), and Air Force Sergeants Association. He was a 4th degree Mason with Callaway Masonic Lodge #369 in Callaway, York Rite Masonic Bodies of Panama City and a Shriner with Shaddai Shrine Temple in Panama City. He had received his 50-year Masonic Pin and was a member of Panama City Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #102.

Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Patsy Bruner of Dunnellon; a daughter, April Bradshaw of Bay City, Texas; a brother, John Robert Bruner of Columbia; three grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Flora M. Holliman of Dunnellon; two nieces; two nephews; and several aunts and uncles.

Arrangements were entrusted to Fero Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 8, 2004.

Estelle Cole, 70, of Wallace, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003 at Chesterfield General Hospital.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 from Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Cheraw. Burial followed in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wallace.

Born in Marlboro County, Mrs. Cole was a daughter of the late Hezekiah and Ruth Crowder Cole. She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness.

Surviving are six children, Shelia Cole, Jeffery Cole of Queens, N.Y., Michael Cole and Anita (Veto) Lemar of Brooklyn, N.Y., Peggy Gould and Prince Cole of Rockingham, N.C.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, two sisters, Linda Hamilton of Washington, D.C., and Elouise Galloway of Long Island, N.Y.; three brothers, John Cole of Washington, D.C., James Cole and Hezekiah Cole Jr. of the home; an aunt, Etta Gadson of Bronx, N.Y.; and a number of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by five sisters and a brother.

Arrangements were entrusted to Reid's Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 8, 2004.

Ruby Genevieve Snowden Floyd, 94, of Lake City, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004 in Florence.

A graveside funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 in Lake City Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Lake City First Baptist Church Building or Music Fund, 110 S. Church St., Lake City, S.C. 29560.

Born in Indiantown, Mrs. Floyd was a daughter of the late William James and Amelia Josina Snowden. She was a graduate of Winthrop College and a dedicated educator who taught in Florence County schools for over 15 years. She was a member of Indiantown Presbyterian Church and joined Lake City First Baptist Church after her marriage to the late Felton Livingston Floyd. Mrs. Floyd was a member of the Cecil Rogers Sunday School Class, Tuesday Afternoon Literary Club and Wednesday Afternoon Book Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Amelia Floyd (Derrick) Barton of Memphis, Tenn., and Elizabeth "Libby" (Tommy) Atkinson of Chesterfield; three grandchildren, Amelia Catherine Greer, Kevin Thomas Atkinson and Jason Floyd Atkinson; and three great-grandchildren, William Stewart Greer, Matthew Snowden Greer and Kaitlin Genevieve Atkinson.

Otis B. Gainey, 77, of Hartsville, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 from Patrick Baptist Church. Burial followed in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. Gainey was a son of the late Walter Blease and Mary Jordan Gainey. He was a retired employee of Carolina Canners and a United States Army veteran. Mr. Gainey was a member of Patrick Baptist Church, DAV Chapter 47 and WOW. He was married to the late Mittie Purvis Gainey.

Surviving are two sons, the Rev. Larry Gainey of Wallace, and Otis Gainey Jr. of Chesterfield; two daughters, Patsy G. White of Patrick, and Anita G. Hicks of Hartsville; a sister, Marie Tolson of Patrick; a special friend, Grace Wallace of Cheraw; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 8, 2004.

Horace Gary, 66, of Cheraw, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2003.

A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004 from Pee Dee Union Baptist Church. Burial followed in McCall-Shields Cemetery.

Mr. Gary was educated in the public schools of Chesterfield County. After school, he started a career with O.C. Howard and Jimmy Thompson. He was married to Jessie Mae McMillian.

Surviving are his children, Horace (Junior) Gary and Tammy (Keith) Gary Avents all of Washington, D.C.; six grandchildren, Donté Smith, Jessica Gary, Sidney Baldwin, Keivon Avents, Keisha Gary and Keith Gary all of Washington, D.C.; a sister, Bernice Rutherford of New York City; brothers, Edward (Jennie) Gary of Cheraw, James Gary of New York, N.Y., and Leroy (Lady) Gary of Cleveland, Ohio; an aunt, Marie (Charles) Williams of Walterboro; an uncle, Herbert Shields of Englewood, N.J.; and a number of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by a son, Alphonso O. Gary; a sister, Annie Mae Dorsey; and a brother, Henry Gary.

Arrangements were entrusted to Reid's Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 8, 2004.

Horace "Doll" Grooms Jr., 73, of Cheraw, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003.

A funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 from Beaver Dam Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Jones Family Cemetery.

Born in Kershaw County, Mr. Grooms was a son of Maggie Grooms and the late Horace Grooms Sr. H was an active member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church. He was educated at Cross Road Elementary School and attended Coulter Academy in Cheraw. He was called to military service in 1951, serving in the Infantry Division where he was awarded the Korean Service Medal, two bronze Stars and the United Nations Service Medal. After separation from the military, Mr. Grooms relocated to New York where he studied and learned the trade of screen printing. He owned and operated a screen printing business in Rock Hill and retired as a Master Screen Printer in 1999. He was first married to the late Ella McGee, and then to the late May Etta Caldwell.

Surviving are a son, Mark (Sandra Tribble) Grooms of Charlotte, N.C.; three daughters, Patricia (Freddie Covington) Newton of Bennettsville, Cynthia (Horace) Jennings of Rock Hill, and Linda McGee of New York City; his mother of Wallace; two sisters, Minnie McGee and Rosa Bell Leak of Wallace; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Lucille Grooms of Wallace and Ida Mae Dart of Brooklyn, N.Y.; and adopted sister, Shirley Rambert; and a number of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements were entrusted to Grooms Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 8, 2004.

Wilson C. Harris, 90, of Chesterfield, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003 at Chesterfield Convalescent Center.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 from Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Edward Davidson officiating. Burial followed in the Teal Family Cemetery, Teal Cemetery Road, Chesterfield.

Memorials may be made to the Teal Family Cemetery Fund, c/o Charlie B. Teal, 301 Turner Road, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709; or a charity of one's choice.

Born in Marlboro County, Mr. Harris was a son of the late Austin C. Harris and Bessie Fields Harris. He was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church, Bennettsville, but had attended Zoar United Methodist Church, Cheraw, for more than 30 years. He retired in 1972 from the United States Postal Service as a postman.

Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Elizabeth Teal Gaddy Harris; a son, John W. Harris of Vero Beach, Fla.; a sister, Della H. Eskridge of Charlotte, N.C.; a grandson, Heath Harris of Vero Beach; a stepdaughter, Elizabeth G. Rivers of Chesterfield; three step-grandchildren, Amy R. Kiely of Liverpool, N.Y., Chris Rivers of Chesterfield, and Craig Rivers of Columbia; three nieces, Candy Altman, Nancy Williams and Cassie Eskridge; four step-great-grandchildren; and five half-nieces, including Virginia H. Campbell of Chesterfield.

He was preceded in death by a brother, A.C. Harris Jr.; a sister, Lucy Harris; and three half-brothers.

Jack Stewart Hogan, 74, of Cheraw, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 from Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Burial followed in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709; or Pleasant Grove Unit4ed Methodist Church, 1016 Tec Road, Cheraw, S.C. 29520. E-condolences may be left at Kiserfuneralhome.com.

Born in Cheraw, Mr. Hogan was raised by his parents, the late John Henry and Josie Hamer Glover Hatchell. He was the son of the late William Joseph Jr. and Maxine Elizabeth Hatchell Hogan. He attended Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Mr. Hogan was a member of the South Carolina High School Football Officiating Association for 25-plus years and officiated little league recreational baseball. He was a member of the Gamecock Booster Club and was an Army/National Guard veteran. He was a retired mechanical engineer from J.P. Stevens Company with 25-plus years of service.

Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Odom Hogan of Cheraw; three sons, Jack Stewart (Rives) Hogan Jr. of Florence, Ronnie Carroll (Wendy) Hogan of Statesville, N.C., and Kevin Jack (Maila) Hogan of San Diego, Calif.; two daughters, Susan Hogan (Bobby) Owens of Florence, and Kristi Hogan (Clay) Jackson of Pageland; a brother, William Joseph (Butch) Hogan III of Manning; two sisters, Evelyn Anderson of Myrtle Beach, and Patsy Hancock Conner of Conway; and eight grandchildren, Matt Owens, Stewart Owens, Samantha Owens, Rachel Hogan and Kirk Hogan all of Florence, Dillon Jackson and Zane Jackson of Pageland, and Kaile Hogan of San Diego.

Arrangements were entrusted to Kiser Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 8, 2004.

Steve Evander Howle, 87, of Society Hill, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4 from Mount Olivet Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Wells officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Darlington County, Mr. Howle was a son of the late Boyd and Hattie Hawkins Howle. He was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and was a retired farmer.

Surviving are his wife, Nellie Edwards Howle of Society Hill; three sons, Bud (Patricia) Howle and Phillip Howle all of Cheraw, and Joe Howle of Hartsville; four daughters, Ethel Byrd, Carolyn (Don) Huggins and Jane (Ricky) Huggins all of Hartsville, and Judy (Edwin) Weatherford of Darlington; 21 grandchildren; and 19 great-grand-children.

He was preceded in death by two daughters, Christolas Myers and Linda Weatherford.

Arrangements were entrusted to Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 8, 2004.

Lucy Vivian Hough Johnson, 87, of Griffin, Ga., died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003 at her home in Griffin, Ga.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2 from Kelleytown Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Anderson officiating. Burial followed in Westview Memorial Park Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bpafuneralhome.com.

Born in Pageland, Mrs. Johnson, who was married to the late Warren Elmore "W.E." Johnson for 59 years, and was a daughter of the late William Franklin and Maude Lowery Hough. She was a member of Kelleytown Baptist Church for over 45 years, was a member of the Ruth Kelley Sunday School Class and Women's Circle #1, and she and her husband worked with various children's programs over the years. She was previously employed with Sonoco Products Company and the Hartsville Cotton Mill, and was an active member of Woodmen of the World.

Surviving are a daughter, Becky (Wayne) Clanton of Griffin; three grandchildren, Matthew Clanton, Bryan Clanton and Lisa Clanton all of Griffin; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Myrtle and Nolan Gainey, Quin Johnson and Sarah Hough all of Hartsville, Anna Elizabeth Griggs of Concord, N.C., Floreet Johnson of Monroe, N.C., and Sarah Edmondson of Salisbury, N.C.; and two nephews, Otis B. Hough Jr. of Winston-Salem, N.C., Billy Hough of Spartanburg.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Otis Hough Sr. and Roy Hough, and a sister, Annie Rivers.

Herman Mason, 74, of Mt. Croghan, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004 from Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Ansonville, N.C., Mr. Mason was a son of the late William M. and Lillie Ussery Mason. He was a retired knitting machine mechanic and a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 134 and Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Mr. Mason was an avid golfer and a member and past champion of Green River Country Club.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Welch Mason of the home; a daughter, Karen M. Faulkenberry and Dennis E. Bush of Marion, Va.; a sister, Patsy M. (Bill Jr.) Hooks of Wadesboro, N.C.; two grandsons, Jason W. (Penny) Faulkenberry of Frankton, Ind., and James P. Faulkenberry of Marion, Va.; special friends, Debbie L. Carpenter of Chesterfield, Crystal and Robert Battaglia and Angie and Rover Blevins all of Marion, Va.; seven nephews; 11 nieces; and his loyal dog, Bear.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter in 1965.

A graveside service for John Edward Mauney, 79, of Jefferson, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003.

A graveside funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004 in Jefferson Cemetery.

Born in Shelby, N.C., Mr. Mauney was a son of Bailey and Nola Cooper Mauney. He worked for Caroknit and was a World War II Navy veteran.

Surviving are a son, John Edward Mauney Jr.; a daughter, Joan Spurling; a sister, Carolyn Turner; three grandchildren; and six great-grand-children.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sutton Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 8, 2004.

Services for Leslie Elliott Meares, 87, of West Columbia, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31 from Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Hebron UMC or to the Wesleyan Fellowship Class.

Born in Clarkton, N.C., Mr. Meares was a son of the late Elihu and Annie Smith Meares. He was involved in high school athletics and pitched baseball for the Palmetto League. He attended Clemson University and retired as a railroad conductor from the Savannah River Project. Prior to working 26 years at Savannah River, he worked 10 years on the Seaboard Coastline Railroad. He was a member of Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church and formerly of Williston Methodist Church and McBee Methodist Church, where he held several church offices. He was a former member of McBee Masonic Lodge in McBee.

Surviving are his wife, Christine Lucas Meares of West Columbia; two daughters, Betsy (Jerry) Chitty of West Columbia, and Nancy Lucas Meares of Lexington; grandchildren, Michael Scott Chitty of West Columbia, Elizabeth "Liz" Chitty (Dr. Joe Blair "Trey" III) Castles of Columbia; two grandsons, Jason Connon Littlefield of Lexington, and Matthew P. Hodges of Lexington; two great-grandsons, Joe Blair "Tradd" Castles IV and Sanders Lucas Castles of Columbia; a sister, Betty Meares Bierer of Columbia; a sister-in-law, Margie Lucas of Columbia; and several nieces and nephews.

Olivia Bishop "Sweet" Rivers, 92, of Mt. Croghan, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004.

A graveside funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4 in Mt. Croghan Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Born in Inman, Mrs. Rivers was a daughter of the late William Whitner and Essie Hall Bishop. She was a graduate of Lander University and was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Chesterfield County school system for 32 years. Mrs. Rivers was a member of Mt. Croghan United Methodist Church and was married to the late Ivey Noel Rivers.

She was the last surviving member of her family.

Joe Darrell Moore, 60, of Bennettsville, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29 from Christ United Methodist Church. Burial, with Masonic Rites, followed in Sunset Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 819 North Marlboro St., Bennettsville, S.C. 29512.

Born in Marlboro County, Mr. Moore was a son of the late Eldon Edward and Evelyn Ivey Moore. He was a retired insurance company manager, was a member of Marlboro Masonic Lodge #88 A.F.M. and York Rites Masonic Lodge. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, where he served on various committees.

Surviving are his wife, Patsy Lackey Moore of Bennettsville; two daughters, Ann Moore (Rich) Payne of Columbia, and Jody Moore (Kai) Yeh of Charleston; a brother, Eldon (Mary Ellen) Moore II of Cheraw; a sister, Betty (Joe) Usher of Cheraw; his stepmother, Ella Moore of Bennettsville; three and grandchildren, David Payne, Laura Payne and Sam Payne.

Arrangements were entrusted to Whitner-Evans Funeral Home. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 8, 2004.

Stanley G. Polson, 88, of Patrick, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004 from Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Patrick Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Patrick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 209, Patrick, S.C. 29584; or the Patrick Fire Department.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. Polson was a son of the late Pressley Belton and Annie Irene Futrell Polson. He was a retired carpenter.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Susie Campbell Polson of the home; four sons, Dale Polson, Ernie (Teresa) Polson, Richie (Lesa) Polson and Mickey Polson all of Patrick; five grandchildren, Douglas Scott "Shane", Tara Michelle, Amanda Faith, Matthew Blake and Chris Elliott; a great-grandchild, MaKayla Shayne; a brother, C.W. Polson of Simpsonville; and two sisters, Sara Nezzie Davis of Cheraw, and Loretta Roscoe of Ruby.

Susie E. Polson, 70, of Patrick, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4 from Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Patrick Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Patrick Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 37, Patrick, S.C. 29584; or a charity of one's choice.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mrs. Polson was a daughter of the late Jessie Duncan and Mattie Roscoe Campbell. She was a homemaker and member of Patrick Presbyterian Church. She was married to the late Stanley G. Polson, who died Dec. 30, 2003, for 50 years.

Surviving are four sons, Dale Polson, Ernie (Teresa) Polson, Richie (Lesa) Polson and Mickey Polson all of Patrick; five grandchildren, Douglas Scott "Shane", Tara Michelle, Amanda Faith, Matthew Blake and Chris Elliott; a great-grandchild, MaKayla Shayne; a brother-in law, C.W. Polson of Simpsonville; and two sisters-in-law, Sara Nezzie Davis of Cheraw, and Loretta Roscoe of Ruby.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 8, 2004.

Clifton "Cliff" Eldridge Price, 71, of Orangeburg, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4 from Four Holes Baptist Church in Orangeburg. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Four Holes Baptist Church Sound System Fund, 1622 Four Holes Road, Orangeburg, S.C. 29115.

Surviving are his wife, Grace Wimberly Garrick Price of Orangeburg; a son, Clifton E. Price Jr. of McBee; four daughters, Fran Perry of Kingsport, Tenn., Stephanie Pressler and Sandy Watts both of Kershaw, and Tasha Pebbles of Camden; two stepsons, Dr. Edsel Garrick of Columbia, and Kevin H. Garrick of St. George; a stepdaughter, Shelia Freeman of Birmingham, Ala.; 12 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Margaret Marshall of Sumter, and Willene Coward and Viva Ammons both of Bethune; and two brothers, Fred L. Price of Columbia, and Milton Price of Bethune.

Arrangements were entrusted to Thompson Funeral Home. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 8, 2004.

Herbert W. Rounseville Jr., 68, of Newark Valley, N.Y.,

A funeral service was private. Following cremation at Tioga Point Crematory, Athens, Pa., inurnment was in Rounseville Cemetery, East Freetown, Md. Formerly of Chesterfield, Mr. Rounseville was a son of Herbert Sr. and Isabel Rounseville.

Surviving are his wife, Roberta DelPrete Rounseville; his mother; children, Robert Rounseville, Richard, Gaenett Bolan, Melody Davis; six grandchildren; and four siblings.

Arrangements were entrusted to MacPherson Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 8, 2004.

Julius Franklin Streater Sr., of West Columbia, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003.

A graveside funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2 in Serenity Memorial Gardens.

Born in Chesterfield, Mr. Streater was a son of Belton and Mary Leak Streater. He was a Mason and a United States Army veteran.

Surviving are children, Julius Jr., Cynthia, Yolanda; two brothers; four sisters; grandchildren.

Arrangements were entrusted to Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 8, 2004.

Sara Brigman Stuard, 83, of Cheraw, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6 from First Southern Methodist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to First Southern Methodist Church, c/o Patsy Caulder, 5096 Teals Mill Road, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mrs. Stuard was a daughter of the late Charlie and Susie Chewning Brigman. She was a retired secretary with Chesterfield County Farm Bureau. Mrs. Stuard was a charter member of First Southern Methodist Church where she

served as former church Treasurer and was a member of the Woman's Missionary Society. She was married to the late James Stuard.

Surviving are three nephews, Eddie Rivers of Atlanta, Ga., Jimmy Rivers of Thomson, Ga., and David Rivers of Evans, Ga.; a brother-in-law, Donald Rivers of Thomson; and special friends, R.P. and Barbara Presson of Chesterfield.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Grady Brigman and a sister, Grace B. Rivers.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 8, 2004.

Zelma A. Baggett, 43, of Chesterfield, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004 after an illness.

A funeral service was held Thursday, Jan. 8 from Grooms Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Chesterfield Community Cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mrs. Baggett was a daughter of the late Mildred and James Hinson. She attended the public schools of Chesterfield County and Rhema Word Church in Chesterfield.

Surviving are four daughters, Tasha Evans, Tanesha Evans, and Markita Baggett all of Cheraw; a brother, Clyde Evans of Chesterfield; a sister, Etta Jane Little of Meriden, Conn.; nine grandchildren; an aunt, Pat Hughes of Cheraw; a sister-in-law, Nancy Evans of Chesterfield; a brother-in-law, Danny Little of Meriden; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

A funeral service for Betty Jane Meares Bierer, 77, of Columbia, was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004 from McBee Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Chris Denny officiating. Burial followed at 2 p.m. in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia.

Memorials may be made to the McBee Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 355, McBee, S.C. 29101.

Martha Mae Hillian Bowles, 75, of Cheraw, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 from Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Zion Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mrs. Bowles was a daughter of the late the Rev. Rufus A. and Maggie Spencer Hillian. She attended Coulter Academy and graduated from Chesterfield Colored High School. While in her late teens, Mrs. Bowles moved to Baltimore, Mary., where she worked as a nursing assistant for John Hopkins Hospital and as a podiatrist assistant to Dr. Goldberg. She retired from St. Agnes Hospital as a nursing assistant in the nursery.

Mrs. Bowles was a member of New Shiloh Baptist Church and was active in several clubs and boards under the leadership of the Revs. Timothy Bodie and Harold A. Carter. When she moved to Cheraw, Mrs. Bowles attended her home church, Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Zion Church.

Surviving are a son, Darrell Langbourne (Gina) Bowles of Cheraw; a daughter, Gloria Jean Bowles of Baltimore; four brothers, Lonnie Edward (Maggie Mae) Hillian of Chesterfield, Rufus Parnell (Arziner) Hillian and Ernest Eugene Hillian all of Cheraw, and James Timothy (Edna) Hillian of Chesterfield; three sisters, Gwendolyn Hillian Turnage of Chesterfield, Marilyn Hillian (Callie) Ellison of Hamlet, N.C., and Joyce Hillian (LeRoy) Funderburk of Charlotte, N.C.; two aunts, Utensie Hillian of Newburg, N.Y., and Roseanna Hillian of Cheraw; three grandchildren, Yale, Chase and Miracle; and a number of other family and friends.

Lloyd McKinley Caldwell, 80, of Pageland, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2004 in Union Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 from Pageland First Baptist Church. Burial followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 126, Pageland, S.C. 29728.

Born in Cramerton, N.C., Mr. Caldwell was a son of the late Robert M. and Carrie A. Horton Caldwell. He was the owner/operator of Caldwell's Barber Shop, a Mason, and member of the American Legion. He was a South Carolina Barber Inspector and the Chesterfield County Election Registrar. A member of First Baptist Church and the Millon Tucker Sunday School Class, Mr. Caldwell was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served in World War II.

Surviving are his wife, Grace Caldwell of the home; three sons, Lloyd (Pat) Caldwell and Charles (Angie) Caldwell all of Pageland, and Barry (Maria) Caldwell of Monroe, N.C.; a daughter, Carolyn C. Rayfield of Kernersville, N.C.; a brother, Norman (Caronell) Caldwell of Pageland; a sister, Mary C. (Edward) Rowell of Charlotte, N.C.; a special niece, Bonnie Wright of Rock Hill; a special great-niece, Wanda Roberts of Pineville, N.C.; grand-

children, Jack and Robin Rayfield, Tracy and Ann Caldwell, Heather Caldwell, C.J. Caldwell, Sam Caldwell, John Lynn, Anna Caldwell and Jonathan Caldwell; and great-grandchildren, Whitney Rayfield, Madison Rayfield, Brittany Caldwell, Brent Caldwell and Bella Caldwell.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clayton Caldwell and Leonard Caldwell, and a special brother, Aaron Caldwell.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sutton Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 15,2004.

Josephine Pressley Gardner, 77, Kershaw, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004 in Springs Memorial Hospital.

The funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 from Flat Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Bart Miles officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Flat Creek Baptist Church, 3737 Victory Road, Kershaw, S.C. 29067.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mrs. Gardner was a daughter of the late Van Pressley and Mary Miller Pressley and was the wife of the late Minor Franklin Gardner. She retired from Springs Industries, was a member of Senior Circle and was an active member of Flat Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Harold (Betty) Gardner of Kershaw; a sister, Margaret (Jimmy) Hinson of North Myrtle Beach; and three grandchildren, Corey Gardner, Danielle Gardner and Caroline Gardner.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Pressley, and a sister, Sally McCain.

William L. Earwood, 19, of Pageland, died Jan. 10, 2004 in an automobile accident in Rock Hill.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 from High Point Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to High Point Baptist Church, 16 High Point Church Road, Pageland, S.C. 29728.

Surviving are his parents, Betty Hunter Earwood of Pageland and David L. Earwood of Monroe, N.C.; a sister, Spring L. Wilson of Pageland; and two grandmothers, Lottie H. Hunter of Pageland, and Ada Earwood of Raleigh, NC.

A funeral service for Martha Christina Hillian, 57, of Chesterfield, was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004 from Drucilla A.M.E. Zion Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Ms. Hillian was a daughter of Rose and John. She was educated in Brooklyn and was a stenography student at Eli Whitney High School. After completion of her education, she was employed with the New York City Department of Transportation until her retirement in 2003. She was formerly married to Gerald Clarke.

Surviving are a sister, Barbara; a brother, Harold; a brother-in-law, Clark Adger; a sister-in-law, Rose Hillian; and a number of other relatives and friends.

Willie Ann Green, 76, of Cheraw, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004.

Memorials may be made to Brocks Mill Baptist Church, Cheraw, or to the American Cancer Society.

Born in Cheraw, Mrs. Green was a daughter of the late Aaron J. Sellers and Alberta Sumner Sellers. She was the widow of William L. Green.

Surviving are three daughters, Lana (Steve) Lewis of Greenwood, Debra (Ray) Kelly of Chapin, and Connie Sellers of Indian Trail, N.C.; three grandchildren, Ashli Wiley of Wake Forest, N.C., and Ken Lewis and Neil Lewis of Greenwood; four brothers, Homer Sellers of Twenty-nine Palms, Calif., Grady Sellers of Matthews, N.C., David Sellers of Florence, and Boyce Sellers of Cheraw.

Arrangements were entrusted to Caughman-Harman Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 15,2004.

Narciss Johnson, 79, of Chesterfield, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004 at Cheraw Healthcare, Inc.

A funeral service was held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 from Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Zion Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mrs. Johnson was a daughter of the late Gene Evans and Mary Chapman. She was a member of Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Zion Church where she served on the Missionary Board and sang with the Spiritual Gospel Singers Choir.

Surviving are her husband, Lee Johnson of Chesterfield; a daughter, Doretha (C.L.) Watson of Chesterfield; an adopted son, Bobby Leander Watson of Bennettsville; three grandchildren, Bobby Leander Watson Jr., Teresa Watson and Allen Watson; a brother-in-law, Clarence O.B. Johnson of Norfolk, Va.; four sisters-in-law, Rose Ann Alexander of Chesterfield, Flora Bell Dixon of Fayetteville, N.C., Ruby john Lee of Norwood, N.C., and Dorothy Johnson Singleton of Denver, Col.; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by four sisters, Savannah Ford, Alease Watson, Corine Nivens and Thelma Williams; and a brother, Son Nivens.

Arie Welsh Lisenby, 91, of Cheraw, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 from Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Thompson Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Thompson Creek Baptist Church, c/o Sharon Sweatt, 48 Herbie Lane, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.

Born in Chesterfield, Mrs. Lisenby was a daughter of the late Ben Heath and Bessie Rayfield Welsh. She was a retired textile supervisor and member of Thompson Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are four siblings, Benson Welsh and Charles Welsh of Chesterfield, and Mildred Seller and Betty Redfearn of Cheraw; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilbert Welsh, Jack Welsh and Lawson Welsh, and two sisters, Hester Moore and Janelle Graham.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home., Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 15,2004.

Lee Willard "Cletus" Mungo Jr., 51, of Jefferson, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 from Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the family cemetery.

Born in Union County, Mr. Mungo was a son of Betty Mills Mungo and the late Lee Willard Mungo. He was an employee with the South Carolina Department of Public Transportation in Lancaster County and attended Pine Grove Free Will Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Sarah Pendarvis of the home; two sons, Scott Mungo of Lancaster, and B.J. Mungo of Huntersville, N.C.; four stepdaughters, Jessica Freeman of Kershaw, Jennifer Melton of Jefferson, Tammy Pendarvis of Santee, and Paula Pendarvis of Greer; his mother of Indian Trail, N.C.; a brother, Ricky Mungo of Pageland; two sisters, Pat Sims of Wingate, N.C., and Donna Williams of Indian Trail; and 14 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Mungo.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

48 Herbie Lane, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.

Born in Chesterfield, Mrs. Lisenby was a daughter of the late Ben Heath and Bessie Rayfield Welsh. She was a retired textile supervisor and member of Thompson Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are four siblings, Benson Welsh and Charles Welsh of Chesterfield, and Mildred Seller and Betty Redfearn of Cheraw; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilbert Welsh, Jack Welsh and Lawson Welsh, and two sisters, Hester Moore and Janelle Graham.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 15,2004.

Ruby Smith Middleton, 88, of Charlotte, N.C., died Monday, Jan. 5, 20024.

A graveside funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5 in Greenlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Born in Pageland, Mrs. Middleton was a daughter of John and Fodie Turner Smith. She was a supervisor with Telephone Exchange.

Surviving are her husband, William "Bunk" Middleton; and a sister, Nan Outen.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sutton Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 15,2004.

Daniel P. Owen, 57, of Pageland, died Friday, Jan.9, 2004 at Hospice of Monroe, N.C. after a period of illness.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Union County, 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, N.C. 28110; or Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.

Born in Gunthersville, Ala., Mr. Owen was a son of the late Carl John and Hazel Marie Lizer Owen. He grew up in East Tennessee and joined the United States Army at the age of 17. Her served for 48 months in Vietnam and retired as a Sergeant in 1977.

Surviving are his wife, Joy R. Owen of Pageland; and a son, John P. Owen of Pageland.

Baby Girl Quick, of Cheraw, infant daughter of Tony and Tonda Quick, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004.

A private service was held in Cheraw.

Surviving, in addition to her parents, are a sister, Hannah Huckabee of the home; paternal grandmother, Anita Quick; maternal grandparents, Russ and Rose Anhalt.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Charlie Quick, and maternal grandmother, Betty Antley.

Agnes Baker Self, 86, of Chesterfield, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12 from Oakland Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Lancaster County, Mrs. Self was a daughter of the late William and Maggie Belk Baker. She was a retired cook, having worked for 17 years at the Snack Basket. Mrs. Self was a member of Oakland Baptist Church and was married to the late Thomas W. Self.

Surviving are three daughters, Carolyn (Walter) Kinsey of St. Clairsville, Ohio, Clara J. Self and Frances (Jerry) Pruitt of Chesterfield; a brother, William "Bill" Baker of Lancaster; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Janie Mae Johns.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 15,2004.

Bernice Walters Sparks, 83, of Port Orange, Fla., and formerly of Rock Hill, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12 from Catawba Baptist Church, Rock Hill. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield, Mrs. Sparks was a daughter of Benjamin and Carrie Campbell Walters, and the widow of Carl Sparks.

Surviving are a son, Ronald Sparks; and five siblings.

Jimmy Tallon, 84, of Lamar, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 from Lamar First Baptist Church. Interment followed in Lamar Cemetery directed by of Lamar.

Memorials may be made to Connie Maxwell Children's Home, P.O. Box 1178, Greenwood, S.C. 29648.

Born in Sumter County, Mr. Tallon was a son of the late Paul Kistler and Annie Laurie Gopfert Tallon. He served in the United States Army. While in the Army, he was a member of the last division of the Horse Cavalry. Mr. Tallon was a member of Lamar First Baptist Church where he taught the Senior Citizens Men's Class #1. Mr. Tallon worked for the South Carolina Highway Department for many years before retiring in 1971. After his retirement, he became a teacher and taught auto mechanics at Darlington Career Center, Chesterfield-Marlboro Technical College and Florence-Darlington Technical College. He was also a member of Lamar American Legion Post #94.

Surviving are a son, James Bradley (Penny) Tallon Jr. of Lynchburg; two daughters, Sara Ann (Charles) Caban of Marietta, Ga., and Miriam (Bradley) Swiler of Florence; a brother, William G. (Mary) Tallon of Elgin; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded by his wife of 62 years, Meda Randolph Tallon.

Arrangements were entrusted to Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 15,2004.

A funeral service for Margaret Sullivan Truesdale, 78, of Camden, was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004 from Malvern Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. Greg Allen, Warren Weeks and Edward N. Taylor officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Malvern Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 1514 Malvern Hill Drive, Camden, S.C. 29020.

Born in Chesterfield, Mrs. Truesdale was a daughter of the late Herbert and Doll Harpe Sullivan. She was a longtime member of Malvern Hill Baptist Church where she was active in the Dorcus Sunday School Class. She had retired after 42 years of service from the Hermitage, Inc. in Camden. She was married to the late Herbert Truesdale, of Westville, for over 55 years.

Surviving are two daughters, Diane T. McLaughlin of Columbia, and Geri T. Stanley of Irmo; a son, E. Lloyd Truesdale of Charlotte, N.C.; three grandchildren, Dina C. Whatley of Dallas, Texas, Chesnee M. (David) Murdock of Woodway, Texas, and Raven L. McLaughlin of Greenville; two great-grandchildren, Wemberly Murdock and Channing Murdock of Woodway; two brothers, Isaac (Peggy) Sullivan of Kershaw, and Ralph (Eddie) Sullivan of Lancaster; five sisters, Clarine S. (Judson) Ogburn and Cora L. (William) Newman all of Bethune, Grace Hoffstein of Lake City, Helen S. (Donnie) Horton of Jefferson, and Loretta S. Belk of Kershaw; and loving friend, Howard Barnes.

She was preceded by brothers, Clayton Sullivan, Carrol Sullivan, Ray Sullivan and William "Bud" Sullivan.

Kenneth Leon Tyner, of Hartsville, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004.

A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 from Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Tyner officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Darlington Moose Lodge #595, P.O. Box 84, Darlington, S.C. 29532. Condolences may be expressed at www.bpafuneralhome.com.

Born in Darlington County, Mr. Tyner was a son of the late John Lucas and Velma Gainey Tyner. He was a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, a retired electrician and was a member of the Darlington Moose Lodge #595 where he was recognized for many outstanding services.

Surviving are daughters, Rita Faye Clifton of Lineville, Ala, Jerrie Gaye (Kenneth) Whited of Ashland, Ala, Tammy Lynn (Khaled) Elaggan of Hamburg, Penn.; a sister, Dorothy Sue Lemmons of Hartsville; a brother, Willie Tyner of Hartsville; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by former wife, Jodene Smith Tyner, six brothers, and two sisters.

Arrangements were entrusted to Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 15,2004.

Azilean Yvonne Davis Armond, 61, of Cheraw, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 from Pee Dee Union Baptist Church. Burial followed in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

Born in Marlboro County, Mrs. Armond was a daughter of the late Chancie Davis and Ada Bell Johnson Davis Wright. She had been a member of Pee Dee Union Baptist Church, the Rugged Cross Baptist Church and Crossover Baptist Church in Brooklyn, N.Y. When she retired after 23 years of service to ArrowLock Inc., she returned to Cheraw and rejoined Pee Dee Union Baptist Church. Mrs. Armond attended the public schools of Chesterfield County, graduating from Long High School in 1960. She also graduated from Wilfred Academy of Beauty in Brooklyn as a licensed cosmetologist.

Surviving are her husband of 30 years, Walter; two sons, Mark Vincent and Martell Vernard; a daughter, Michelle Valarie; four sisters, Elease (Matthew) Miller, Arie (George) Goldson, Oralee (Samuel) Pitts, Susan (Alender) Gerald; a brother, Henry (Delilah) Johnson; six grandchildren Mark II, Marie, Martell II, Marquita, Kiera and Jamaisa; and a number of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by five brothers, Robert Lee Davis, Edward Lee Davis, Sumter Bass, Robert Short and Johnny Johnson; and two sisters, Ruth Ingram and Mabel Wright.

Bessie Mae Brown Dogans, 73, of Cheraw, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 from Pee Dee Union Baptist Church. Burial followed in Shady Grove Cemetery.

Born in McBee, Mrs. Dogans was a daughter of the late Beaulah Knox Brown Thompson and the late Charlie Brown Sr., and was married to the late Ernest Dogans. She lived in Hartford, Con., for 25 years and attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church and sang in the Booster Choir. She moved to Cheraw and joined Pee Dee Union Baptist Church where she served as President of the Senior Choir and assistant to the Senior Missionary Society, Senior

Circle and Senior Circle Choir. She was also a member of the Coulter Alumni.

Surviving are two daughters, Lois Carolyn (Ernest L.) Kenney of East Hartford, Con., and Rhonda (Wilton) Woolcock of Snellville, Ga.; two sons, Charles Julius Raymond (Jean M.) Dogans of Cheraw, and James Franklin (Becky) Brown of West Windsor, Con.; two brothers, Herbert Brown of Dillon, and Charlie Brown Jr. of Oakland, Cal.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives and friends.

William L. Earwood, 19, of Pageland, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004 due to an automobile accident in Rock Hill.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 13 from High Point Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to High Point Baptist Church, 16 High Point Church Road, Pageland, S.C. 29728.

Surviving are his parents, Betty Hunter Earwood of Pageland, and David L. Earwood of Monroe, N.C.; a sister, Spring L. Wilson of Pageland; and two grandmothers, Lottie H. Hunter of Pageland, and Ada Earwood of Raleigh, N.C.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sutton Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 22, 2004.

Maxine Rivers Eddins, 66, of Wadesboro, N.C., died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004 in Anson Community Hospital.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 from the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home with the Revs. Joe Kirkpatrick and Bob Herron officiating. Burial followed in New Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to New Hope Cemetery Fund, c/o Polly Garris, 131 Highland Drive, Wadesboro, N.C. 28170.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mrs. Eddins was a daughter of the late Eugene and Myrtle Lee Davis Rivers, and was the widow of Henry Kenneth Eddins. She was a homemaker and member of Cathedral Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Kerwin Eddins of Morven, N.C.; a daughter, Karen Fields of Mt. Gilead, N.C.; six grandchildren, a brother, Bill Rivers of Ruby; and a sister, Betty Jean Ratliff of Wadesboro.

Josephine Pressley Gardner, 77, of Kershaw, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004 in Springs Memorial Hospital.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 from Flat Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Bart Miles officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Flat Creek Baptist Church, 3737 Victory Road, Kershaw, S.C. 29067.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mrs. Gardner was a daughter of the late Van Pressley and Mary Miller Pressley, and was the wife of the late Minor Franklin Gardner. She retired from Springs Industries, was a member of the Senior Circle and an active member of Flat Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Harold (Betty) Gardner of Kershaw; a sister, Margaret (Jimmy) Hinson of North Myrtle Beach; and three grandchildren, Corey Gardner, Danielle Gardner and Caroline Gardner.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Pressley, and a sister, Sally McCain.

Pearline Harris, 80, of Wallace, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18 from Faith Temple (C.O.G.I.C.), Wallace. Burial followed in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Born in Marlboro County, Mrs. Harris was a daughter of Glenie and Amanda Strong. She spent many years at Faith Temple (C.O.G.I.C.) in Wallace where she served as a church mother and traveling companion to Mother David.

Surviving are three sons, Gaston Harris and Billy Harris of Cheraw, and Johnny Powe (Harris) of Danbury, Con.; a daughter, Mary Harris of Cheraw; two sisters, Estell Bennett of New York, N.Y., and Anna Pearl Curry of Danbury; a sister-in-law, Agenora Strong of Cheraw; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a number of other family and friends.

Jather Lauderdale Jr., 67, of Cheraw, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004 at Carolina Pines, Hartsville.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 from Flemming Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

Born in Coosa County, Ala., Mr. Lauderdale was a son of the late Jather "Luke" Lauderdale and Hattie Corbin Lauderdale and was raised by the late Milton Leverette. He attended Shady Grove Elementary School and Coosa County Training School in Cottage Grove, Ala. He was a member of Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Surviving are his wife, Mary M. Robinson Lauderdale; three sons, Terry Bittle, Emmanuel (Marion) Lauderdale and Marvin (Lametric) Lauderdale; two daughters, Patricia (Maurice) Robinson and Renarda Lauderdale; three sisters, Hattie B. Leverette, Brenda Wilson and Juliett (James) Cunningham, all of Rockford, Ala.; a sister-in-law, Janet Lauderdale of Cleveland, Ohio; 20 grandchildren; six nephews; 11 nieces; and a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by a son, Sammy Bittle and a brother, Robert L. Lauderdale.

Harold Thomas Lowery, 82, of Kershaw, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2003 in Kershaw County Medical Center, Camden.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 from Buffalo Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Wren officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Memorial may be made to the Buffalo Baptist Church Building Fund, 6390 Lockhart Road, Kershaw, S.C. 29067; or the Buffalo-Mt. Pisgah Rescue Squad, 5203 Mt. Pisgah Road, Kershaw, S.C. 29067.

Born in Pageland, Mr. Lowery was a son of the late Thomas Frank and Roma Harriett Langley Lowery. He had retired from Dupont Company after 32 years of service. He was a United States Navy veteran, a Boatswain's Mate First Class, having served in the South Pacific during World War II. He also served in seven major campaigns, including Okinawa and Guadalcanal. He was a Mason and a member of Buffalo Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Martha Rankin Lowery of the home; two daughters, Sherry Smith of Spartanburg, Tammy (Tony) Bishop of Simpsonville; a son, Randy Lowery of Bethune; five grandchildren, Gregg Lowery of Bethune, Chris (Trish) Smith of Spartanburg, Grant Smith of Spartanburg, and Charlie Bishop and Jamie Bishop both of Simpsonville; six sisters, Alma Catoe of Niceville, Fla., Atha Lee Mangum of Columbia, Kathryn McLemore of Taylors, Jerry L. Williams of Camden, Maxine Baker of Kershaw, and Sue L. Neal of Columbia; two brothers, Leonard "Toby" Lowery of Kershaw, and Kenneth S. Lowery of Anderson; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Beatrice McCall McCune, 79, of McColl, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 from McColl Church of God. Burial followed in the Rogers Cemetery.

Born in Scotland County, N.C., Mrs. McCune was a daughter of the late Vance and Beulah Harris McCall. She was a member of McColl Church of God and was a homemaker.

Surviving are two sons, Jack F. McCune of Bennettsville, and James Ray McCune of Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Linda M. Caulder and Miriam M. Ford both of Cheraw; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Arrangements were entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 22, 2004.

Boyd "Randy" Oliver, 45, of Jefferson, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2004 at his home.

A funeral service was held at noon Wednesday, Jan. 21 from Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Fork Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Born in Monroe, N.C., Mr. Oliver was a son of Peggy Stogner Oliver and the late Boyd Donald Oliver. He was a carpenter, truck driver and member of Twitty United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his mother of Jefferson; a daughter, Melinda Oliver (Chip) Rogers of Hartsville; three brothers, Roger Oliver, Greg Oliver and Gary Oliver, all of Jefferson; a sister, Janet O. Jordan of Jefferson; seven nieces and nephews; and a great-niece.

Lois Allen Pierce, 70, of Cheraw died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004 at Chesterfield General Hospital after a short illness.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19 from Westside Baptist Church. Burial followed in St. David's Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 129, Cheraw, S.C. 29520; or Westside Baptist Church, 105 Claremont St., Cheraw, S.C. 29520.

Born in Laurel Hill, N.C., Mrs. Pierce was a daughter of the late Leroy and

Beulah McCormick Allen. She was the retired owner of Pierce Grocery. Mrs. Pierce was a member of First United Methodist Church, and formerly a member of Westside Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Charles Ira Pie4rce of the home; a son, Allen M.L. Pierce of Cheraw; a daughter, Jan Pierce (Bob) Haines of Hamlet, N.C.; two brothers, Ross Allen of McColl, and Leroy C. Allen of Darlington; a sister, Kathryn "Katie" Gainey of Florence; and two grandchildren, Brea Pierce and Charles Hilton Haines.

Hazel Tucker Rivers, 81, of Kannapolis, N.C., died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 from Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Zoar United Church Cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield, Mrs. Rivers was a daughter of the late Charlie Douglar and Bertha Campbell Tucker, and was married to the late Pierce Wilson "Buddy" Rivers. She was a retired employee of Cannon Mills with 25 years of service.

Surviving are a son, Calvin David "Doc" Rivers of Kannapolis and his former wife, Ola Mae Rivers of Monroe, N.C.; a granddaughter, Hazel Janet "Sissy" (David) Anderson of Jefferson; two great-grandchildren, Jacob Anderson and Tori Anderson; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Tucker of Gastonia, N.C.; and a brother-in-law, Sam West of Ruby.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Tommy Tucker, Charlie Tucker and Hubert Tucker, and three sisters, Catherine Gaddy, Myrtle West and Ethel Spencer.

Carolyn Nathan B. Serveance, 83, of Columbia, has died.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18 from Union Baptist Church. Burial followed in Serenity Gardens.

Born in Gadsden, Mrs. Severance was a daughter of the late Peter and Amy Tucker Nathan, and was the widow of Wesley Serveance. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, and received a B.S. degree from South Carolina State College. She was a public school teacher in the Chesterfield County School District, and retired as an LPN from Bergin Pines Hospital, Paramus, N.J., after 30 years. She was later employed by the University of South Carolina. Mrs. Serveance was a member of Union Baptist Church, the Missionary Society, a leader of the Friendship Circle, president of the Women's Home Aide Society #99, and sang in the Jubilee Choir.

Surviving are two sons, Howard N. (Carolyn) Brown of Charleston, and Floyd E. (Annette) Brown; three daughters, Arthurine Brown-Rice, Wanda B. (Robert J.) Hampton and Arlene C. Serveance of Columbia; a sister, Ivory Lee Nathan; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Jack Youlden Sowell Jr., 41, of Patrick, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18 from McBee Baptist Church. Burial followed in McBee Cemetery.

Born in Monroe, N.C., Mr. Sowell was a son of Jack Sowell Sr. and Lila Mangum Skinner.

Surviving are a son, Derrick Sowell; parents; a half sister, Martha Hill; and his companion, Frances Hill.

Grace M. Horne Stancil, 91, of Mt. Croghan, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19 from Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial may be made to the Chesterfield Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 147, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709; or Ruby-Mt. Croghan Fiore Department, P.O. Box 8, Mt. Croghan, S.C. 29727.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mrs. Stancil was a daughter of the late Luther and Sally Lang Horne, and the widow of James W. Stancil. She was a retired employee of Pageland Manufacturing Company and a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, F. Richard (Patricia) Stancil of Ruby, and Jimmy Wayne (Leslie) Stancil of Inman; three sisters, Susie Baker of Ruby, Ruth Mills of Pageland, and Ruby Harward Wadesboro, N.C.; four grandchildren, Michelle Sanders, Russell Stancil, Heather Stancil and Michael Sanders; and two great-grandchildren, Aaron Sanders and Nicky Sanders.

She was preceded in death by a son, James Edward Stancil, two sisters, and a brother.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 22, 2004.

Clara Powell Stubbs, 105, of Cheraw, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004 at Chesterfield Convalescent Center.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 from First United Methodist Church of Cheraw. Burial followed in Old St. David's Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Cheraw, P.O. Box 129, Cheraw, S.C. 29520; or Cheraw Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 28, Cheraw, S.C. 29520.

Born in Rowland, N.C., Mrs. Stubbs was a daughter of Hybert Washington Powell and Elizabeth Daniel Leith, and was married to Arthur B. "Bun" Stubbs who died in 1964. Coming to Cheraw from Lake View, Mrs. Stubbs spent more than 80 years in Cheraw. She was the former owner of Stubbs Funeral Home and the oldest member of First United Methodist Church of Cheraw.

Surviving are two sons, Bernard Stubbs and Eddie Stubbs both of Cheraw; a daughter, Frances Puryear of Elizabeth City, N.C.; eight grand-children; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Sara Price Wells, 82, of Wallace, died Monday, Jan.12, 2004 at Duplin General Hospital in Kenansville, N.C.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 from Rockfish Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Charles Love officiating. Burial followed in Rockfish Cemetery.

Born in Mecklenburg County, N.C., Mrs. Wells was a daughter of the late John Price and Margaret Potts Price, and the widow of William Sprunt Wells. She was a member of Rockfish Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Peggy (Bob) Thornton of Kathleen, Ga., and Lillian (J.C.) Boykin of Wallace; a brother, A.G. "Buck" Price of Charlotte; two grandsons, Kyle Thornton and Kent Thornton of Kathleen, Ga.; and a great-grandson, Antoine Boykin of Wallace.

Arrangements were entrusted to Padgett Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 22, 2004.

Ruby Gulledge Wilkes, 77, of Ruby, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 from Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield, Mrs. Wilkes was a daughter of the late Joel Bart and Lucy Louise Welsh Gulledge. She was a retired cashier and member of Douglas Mil Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, James Thomas Wilkes of the home; a son, Joel Thomas Wilkes; a brother, Robert "Jeek" Gulledge of Chesterfield; a sister, Sara G. White of Cheraw; and a grandson, Dameion Phew.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd Gulledge, and a sister, Vertie Mae Van Heuysen.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 22, 2004.

Janice Carol Cook Bedenbaugh, 58, of Hartsville, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 from Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fletcher Rawls officiating. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 29, 2004

Born in Darlington County, Mrs. Bedenbaugh was a daughter of the late J. Brazell Cook and Bernice Shoemake Cook McElveen. She was a member of First Southern Methodist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Thomas R. Bedenbaugh of Hartsville; three daughters, Charla M. (Jay) Lee, Tracy M. (Danny) Gainey and Nicole B. (Brian) Lee, all of Hartsville; two sisters, Judon Ward of Hartsville, and Linda (Frank) Kelly of Society Hill; and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a half-sister, Alnetta Howell.

A funeral service for Jacob Paul Carillo, infant son of Michael Paul Carillo and the late Kathleen "Kathy" Renee Palmer Carillo, of Elgin, was held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 from Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, with the Rev. Bruce Watford officiating. Burial followed in Quaker Cemetery. Father Jim Crowley recited the Rosary at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 from Kornegay Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Asbury Kindergarten, 1005 Asbury Dr., Columbia, S.C. 29209.

Surviving, in addition to his father, are his paternal grandparents, George and Debra Carillo of Elgin; maternal grandparents, W. Harold and Janice Powell Palmer of Camden; paternal great-grandmother, Margaret Palmer

of Gastonia, N.C.; paternal great-grandparents, Ray and Florence Silva of Providence, R.I.; maternal great-grandparents, Edward and Audrey Powell of Cheraw; three uncles, Derek Carillo, Damian Carillo and Howard Palmer; and an aunt, Deanna Carillo.

He was predeceased by an uncle, William Carillo.

Kathleen "Kathy" Renee Palmer Carillo, 22, of Elgin, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 from Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, with the Reverend Bruce Watford officiating. Burial followed in Quaker Cemetery. Father Jim Crowley recited the Rosary at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 from Kornegay Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Asbury Kindergarten, 1005 Asbury Dr., Columbia, S.C. 29209.

Born in Camden, Mrs. Carillo was a daughter of W. Harold and Janice Powell Palmer. She was a kindergarten teacher with Asbury Kindergarten in Columbia and was a member of Lugoff Friendship Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to her parents of Camden, are her husband, Michael Paul Carillo; a brother, W. Howard Palmer of Camden; her paternal grandmother, Margaret Palmer of Gastonia, N.C.; and her maternal grandparents, Edward and Audrey Powell of Cheraw.

Arrangements were entrusted to Kornegay Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 29, 2004

John Edward Gainey, 55, of Patrick, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 from Edwards Chapel Baptist Church with the Revs. Ed Griggs and Johnny Tyner officiating. Burial followed in Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Born in Darlington County, Mr. Gainey was a son of the late Isaac and Sarah Lelia Campbell Gainey. He was a member of Edwards Chapel Baptist Church.

Surviving are his companion, Patsy Gilbert of Patrick; six sisters, Ellen Griggs of Hartsville, Ann (Robert) Dixon of Patrick, Margaret Tyner of Patrick, Maebelle Freeman of Hartsville, Roberta Player of Hartsville, and Faye (Darryl) Brooms of Hartsville; two brothers, Ernest (Frances) Gainey of Patrick, Isaac (Patty) Gainey of Patrick; eight nephews; and 14 nieces.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Gainey and Furman Gainey; and a sister, Alice Register.

Arrangements were entrusted to Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 29, 2004

Lillie Mae Cotton Dewitt James, 82, of Cheraw, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004 at Chesterfield Convalescent Center.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 from Bethel Baptist Church. Burial followed in church cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mrs. James was a daughter of the late Doc and Lillie Short Cotton, and the widow of Dozier James. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where she served as Missionary President, Senior Choir President, Sunday School Superintendent and as a member of the Pastor's Aid. Mrs. James was also a member of Joint Stock Lodge #503 in the Cash Community.

Surviving are five children, Geneva (Allen) Carroll of society Hill, Doris (David) Allen of Philadelphia, Penn., Daphne (Horace) Smith of Irmo, Kelvin (Donna) James of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Darryl James of Society Hill; a daughter-in-law, Gloria Meriman of Charlotte, N.C.; a brother, Julius Cotton of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Rose Cotton of Columbus, Ohio, and Pearl Cotton of Society Hill; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a great-great-grand-child; and a number of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Dewitt.

Arrangements were entrusted to Grooms Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 29, 2004

Evelyn Eckhardt Lambert, 87, of Woodstock, Va., died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 from Woodstock United Methodist Church.

Memorials may be made to Chesterfield County Hospice, the Red Bird Mission Fund at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Chesterfield; or a charity of one's choice.

Born in Hamburg, Va., Mrs. Lambert was a daughter of John F. and Vertie E. Eckhardt. She was a 1934 graduate of Madison College and taught in the public schools of Shenandoah County, Va. She also taught Weekday Religious Education classes for many years in the county. She was a homemaker and active in many capacities at Woodstock United Methodist Church, including serving as a Sunday School teacher and co-founder of a prison ministry. Mrs. Lambert was also active in the Shenandoah County Women's Republican Club.

Surviving are her husband of 68 years, William C. "Ches" Lambert of Woodstock; two sons, Jerry F. (Betty) Lambert of Woodstock, and Wayne A. "Butch" Lambert of Edinburg; a daughter, Bonnie L. Williams of Chesterfield; and three grandchildren, Dawn M. Lambert of Woodstock, and

John E. Williams and J. Chesley Williams both of Chesterfield.

She was preceded in death by five sisters and a brother.

Arrangements were entrusted to Dellinger Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 29, 2004

Gwendolyn Denise McDuffie, 47, of Cheraw, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004 at Chesterfield General Hospital.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 from Pee Dee Union Baptist Church. Burial followed in Montrose Cemetery.

Born in Cheraw, Mrs. McDuffie was a daughter of the late Melton Ellerbe Sr. and Gladys McQueen Ellerbe. She attended Cheraw public schools and Morris College in Sumter. She was a member of Pee Dee Union Baptist Church where she served as a member of YWA (past) and Senior Missionary.

Surviving are her husband, Michael McDuffie Sr.; a son, Michael McDuffie Jr. of Columbia; a granddaughter, Yasmine Drake; two brothers, Otis (Sharon) Scott of Naples, Italy, and Melton Ellerbe Jr. of Rockingham, N.C.; three sisters, Jacqueline Ellerbe and Nelvin Ellerbe both of Cheraw, and Nancy (Marcus) Crawford of Charlotte, N.C.; four sisters-in-law, Julia Ellerbe, Diane (Clarence) Brown, Wanda (Charlie) Watts and Wendy (Timothy) Tillman; and a number of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Melody Ellerbe, and two daughters, an infant and Gwendolyn.

Arrangements were entrusted to Reid's Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 29, 2004

Roberta Evans McFarlin, 83, of Chesterfield, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004 at her home after a long illness.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 from The Church in the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mrs. McFarlin was a daughter of the late Jules and Roxie Hinson Evans. She was raised in Chesterfield County and attended the Drucilla Community School. She was a member of The Church in the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc., and was retired from Field Crest Cannon after 29 years of service.

Surviving are two sons, James (Sandra) McFarlin and James A. (Noella) McFarlin all of Chesterfield; five daughters, Rosezell Ratliff and Audrey Mae (Jimmy) Ratliff all of Chesterfield, Flora Bell (Ernest) Ishmell of Cheraw, Gennette (AraLee) Sowell of Chesterfield, and Darlene McFarlin of the home; a brother, Jule L. (Annie) Evans of Alexandria, Va.; four sisters, Lila (Arthur) Tucker of Falls Church Va., Rosetta Green of Chesterfield, Dennie Figgins of Alexandria, Nural Elmore of Fredericksburg, Va.; two brothers-in-law, the Rev. O.B. (Ruth) Bennette of Lancaster, and Julius Davis of Capitol Heights, Md.; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth McFarlin of Monroe, N.C., and JoAnna Evans of Alexandria; 29 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a number of other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Doretha Davis and Eula Mae McQueen; two brothers, Isiah Evans and Lee Melvin Evans; and a son-in-law, Ell Ratliff Jr.

Arrangements were entrusted to Flemming Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 29, 2004

Amos Nivens Sr., 66, of Chesterfield, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 from Mount Mary Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. Nivens was a son of the late Professor Nivens and Francis Avery Nivens. He attended the public schools of Chesterfield County and worked for Cheraw Yarn Mills for 10 years. He was retired from the Department of Highway and transportation of South Carolina.

Surviving are his wife, Aletha Mae Isaac Nivens; a son, Amos (Irene) Nivens Jr.; a daughter, Wendy (Gregory) McGee; a sister, Tiny D. Cranford; a brother, Charlie Cranford; five grandchildren Stephenie, Adrienne, Brandy, Amos II and Terrell all of Chesterfield; four aunts, Maggie Mae (Lonnie) Hillian of Cheraw, Lucy Mae Avery, Rosena Avery and Naomi Jackson all of Chesterfield; four brothers-in-law, Freeman (Shirley) Isaac, William (Lilly Mae) Isaac and Larry Isaac all of Chesterfield, Leroy Isaac of Patrick; a sister-in-law, Josephine (Lender) Jackson of Patrick; a special cousin, Clarice (Wallace) Bennett; and a number of other family and friends.

Arrangements were entrusted to Flemming Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 29, 2004

James W. "Pete" Perdue, 65, of Patrick, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 from Patrick Baptist Church. Burial followed in Patrick Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Patrick Baptist Church, P.O. Box 135, Patrick, S.C. 29584; or the Patrick Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 209, Patrick, S.C. 29584.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. Perdue was a son of the late Charlie

Wilson and Jessie Mae Griggs Perdue. He was an owner/operator truck driver with Transus of Charlotte, N.C. Mr. Perdue was a member of Patrick Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and Adult Men's Sunday School teacher. He was a former member of the Patrick Rescue Squad and Patrick Town Council.

Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Nancy McLain Perdue of the home; two brothers, Charles Perdue of Wallace and Jack Kenneth Perdue of Hartsville; two sisters, Ollie Tolson and Margie Ann Perdue both of Patrick; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 29, 2004

Ruth Price Roberts, 68, of West Columbia, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004.

A graveside funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 in Southland Memorial Gardens.

Born in Jefferson, Mrs. Roberts was a daughter of the late Buddy and Pearl Blackmon Price. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Jefferson.

Surviving are her husband, James S. Roberts of West Columbia; two daughters, Judy Purvis and Pam Roberts; two sisters, Evelyn Harris and Iva Lee Payne; a brother, George Price; two grandchildren, Mark Purvis and Sherry Jackson; and four great-grandchildren, Melany Polson, Blake Jackson, Mark Purvis Jr. and Emily Purvis.

Arrangements were entrusted to Thompson Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 29, 2004

Mary Frances Talley, 59, of Cheraw, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 from Reid's Memorial Chapel. Burial followed in Foundry Hill Cemetery.

Born in Cheraw, Ms. Talley was a daughter of the late Robert "Rob" and Eva Mae Talley. She attended the public schools of Chesterfield County and prior to her death lived at the Manor House of Dillon, Minturn.

Surviving are a son, Lawrence Talley; two sisters, Edith Talley of Philadelphia, Penn., and Cynthia Ford of Cheraw; two brothers, Milton Ford and Roland Ford of Cheraw; three aunts, Rosena Talley of Cheraw, Mamie Talley of Camden, and Mary Talley of Bennettsville; and a number of other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by four brothers, John Talley, James Talley, Marshall Talley, Howard Talley and Martin Talley; and a sister, Lynette Ford Talley.

Arrangements were entrusted to Reid's Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 29, 2004

Eric V. Tucker, 39, of Mt. Croghan, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 from Tell It To Jesus Baptist Church, Monroe, N.C.

Born in Union County, N.C., Mr. Tucker was a son of James Tucker and Vida Mae Carter.

Surviving are his children, Derrick Tucker, Tiffany Tucker and Angel Tucker; and five siblings, Jimmy Tucker, Donald Tucker, Thomas Tucker, Cynthia Tucker and Wanda Wilson.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sutton Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), January 29, 2004

Carmle "Bunny" Anderson, 80, of Cheraw, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004 after a lengthy illness.

A graveside funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2 in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 552, Cheraw, S.C. 29520.

Born in Augusta, Ga., Mrs. Anderson was a daughter of the late Callie and Cleo Boyd Anderson. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Cheraw. Mrs. Anderson graduated from Mitchell College in Statesville, N.C., and attended Coker College. She was retired from Wachovia Bank of Cheraw.

Surviving are a sister, Eleanor Anderson of Cheraw; two nieces, Martha Holbert Gore and Jane Holbert Talbert both of Conway; and a nephew, James R. Holbert III of Colonial Heights, Va.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Mae Boyd Anderson Holbert, and a brother-in-law, James R. Holbert Jr.

Arrangements were entrusted to Kiser Funeral Home. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

Frances Emma Anderson, 94, of Cheraw, died Jan. 17, 2004.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30 from First United Methodist Church.

Born in Richland Center, Wis., Mrs. Anderson was a daughter of Harry and Jennie Morris Parfrey, and the widow of William Anderson Jr.

Surviving are two children, William Anderson and Patricia Rhinelander; five grandchildren, Mark Anderson and Lance Anderson, Karen Hursey, Caitlin Morris and Megan Gibbons; and seven great-grandchildren.

Lex Burch, 94, of Wadesboro, N.C., died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1 from Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Anson Memorial Park.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. Burch was a son of the late Benjamin Hamer and Mary Ellen Jones Burch, and was married to the late Alice B. Burch of Jefferson. He was a retired police officer, having worked with the Wadesboro Police Department for 30 years and had worked with the Anson County Sheriff's Department. Mr. Burch was a United States Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving are three stepsons, Jackie Davis of Camden, James T. "Cookie" Davis of Pageland, and Ted Blackwell of Columbia; a brother, Roy F. Burch of Florence; two sisters, Harriet B. Jones of Mullins, and Helen B. Eddins of Greensboro, N.C.; seven step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Bradley Burch, Preston Burch, Jim Burch, Hamer Burch and Raymond Burch; and three sisters, Mollie Rayfield, Annie Lee Curlee and Ester Sharpe.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

Dennis W. Carnes, 49, of Pageland, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004 at his residence.

A graveside funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2 in Providence Baptist Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Providence Baptist Church, 232 Providence Church Road, Pageland, S.C. 29728.

Born in Monroe, N.C., Mr. Carnes was a son of the late Wilbur and Nellie Fisher Carnes.

Surviving are his wife, Lisa M. Carnes of Pageland; three sons, Dennis M. Carnes, Joey Carnes and Joshua Carnes all of Pageland; a brother, Ronald R. Carnes of Pageland; two sisters, Bobbie A. Bowman of Deville, La., and Susan C. Sherbo of Pageland; a special niece, Sarah Sherbo of Pageland; a special nephew, Stephen Sherbo of Pageland; and four grandchildren, Kaleb Carnes, Ryan Carnes, Alex Carnes and Bethany Carnes.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Leianne Carolyn Carnes.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sutton Funeral Home. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

Homer A. Conner, 83, of Taylors, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004 at Allen Bennett Hospital in Greer.

A graveside funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3 in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw.

A native of Old Fort, N.C., Mr. Conner was a son of the late William and Hessie Owensby Conner. He was a retired employee of J.P. Stevens' Wallace Plant, a United States Army veteran of World War II, and a former member of North Cheraw Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Louise Waters Conner of the home; two sisters, Hattie Sides of Asheville, N.C., and Estelle Mace of Ickerd, N.C.; three sons, Carl W. Conner of Colorado Springs, Col., Robert F. Conner of Racine, Wis., and Thomas A. Conner of Naples, Fla.; two sisters, Hattie Sides of Asheville, N.C., and Estelle Mace of Granite Falls, N.C.; and 13 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Conner.

Arrangements were entrusted to The Wood Mortuary, Inc. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

James Willie Dixon, 86, of Hartsville, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004.

A graveside funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 in Green Hill Church of God Cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. Dixon was a son of James and Fannie Dixon. He was the widower of Dianne Kelley Dixon.

Surviving is a stepson G.W. Smothers.

Arrangements were entrusted to Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

Ada Louise Flowers, 89, of Hartsville, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 from the Chapel of Norton Funeral Home with the Rev. Ricky Bledsoe officiating. Burial followed in the Clyde Church of God Cemetery.

A daughter of the late Ada Rogers and the late Fletcher Harding, Mrs. Flowers was a widow of Roland T. Flowers.

Surviving are a son, Jimmy W. Flowers of Darlington; a niece, Dinner Caddell of McBee; two brothers, Bennie Harding of Hartsville, and W. J. Harding of Darlington; and one grandchild.

Arrangements were entrusted to Norton Funeral Home, . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

James Bradford Gaddy, 76, of Ansonville, N.C., died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004 in Rockingham Manor Nursing Home in Rockingham, N.C.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 from the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home in Wadesboro with the Rev. Bill Whitlow officiating. Burial followed in Lilesville Cemetery.

Born in Anson County, Mr. Gaddy was a son of the late Jesse David and Bessie Mae Meeks Gaddy. He was retired from McDonald Douglas-Boeing Aircraft Company as a tester for jet engines in Long Beach Calif. for 35 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II. Mr. Gaddy was also a member of the Elks Club BPOE 794 in Santa Ana, Calif.

Surviving are a daughter, Melinda J. Gaddy of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; four brothers, Furman H. Gaddy and John H. Gaddy both of Wadesboro, Clyde S. Gaddy of Lilesville, and George E. Gaddy of Greensboro, N.C.; and four sisters, Clarice G. Martin of Ansonville, Brenda Sue G. Wallace of Society Hill, and Mary Ruth G. Newton and Grace G. Boyd both of Cheraw.

Arrangements were entrusted to Leavitt Funeral Home. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

John Edward Gainey, 55, of Patrick, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 from Edwards Chapel Baptist Church with the Revs. Ed Griggs and Johnny Tyner officiating. Burial followed in Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Born in Darlington County, Mr. Gainey was a son of the late Isaac and Sarah Lelia Campbell Gainey. He was a member of Edwards Chapel Baptist Church.

Surviving are his companion, Patsy Gilbert of Patrick; six sisters, Ellen Griggs of Hartsville, Ann (Robert) Dixon, Margaret Tyner all of Patrick, Maebelle Freeman, Roberta Player, and Faye (Darryl) Brooms all of Hartsville; two brothers, Ernest (Frances) Gainey, and Isaac (Patty) Gainey all of Patrick; eight nephews; and 14 nieces.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Gainey, Furman Gainey; and a sister, Alice Register.

Arrangements were entrusted to Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

Kate Belk Hicks, 95, of Pageland, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004 after several years of declining health.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 from White Plains Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Jason Carlyle Hicks Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o The Bank of Jefferson, P.O. Box 246, Jefferson, S.C. 29718.

Born in Jefferson, Mrs. Hicks was a daughter of Jefferson Eli "Jeff" Belk and Mammie Snipes Belk, and was the widow of Curtis Hazel Hicks. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are a daughter, Kitty (Jamie) Hildreth; four grandchildren, Shelia Plyler of Raleigh, N.C. and her husband Roger of Jefferson, Cheryl (Allen) Chesser of Gaston, John Curtis Hicks of Charlotte, N.C., Janet (Scott) Barbee of Monroe; a granddaughter-in-law, Cristy Nollen Hicks of Valdosta, Ga.; four great-grandchildren, Chelsa Chesser and Kayse Chesser, Landon Barbee and Nicholas Hildreth of the home; a sister, Faye B. Strawn of Charlotte.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Jefferson Carroll Hicks and Curtis Byron Hicks; a grandson, Jason Carlyle Hicks; two brothers, Austin Belk and Claude Belk; and three sisters, Sue Ogburn, Janie Belk and Sally Dellinger.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sutton Funeral Home. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

Mable Wilson Kimrey, 91, of Cheraw, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004.

A graveside funeral service was held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

Born in Cheraw, Mrs. Kimrey was a daughter of the late Thomas and Bessie Roller Wilson. She was a former supervisor with Egmont Manufacturing Company and had retired from J.P. Stevens. Mrs. Kimrey was a member of First United Methodist Church and was married to the late Leo Kimrey.

Surviving are two sons, Milton Lee Kimrey and Tommy Linwood Kimrey both of Cheraw; a daughter, Patsy Kimrey White of Cheraw; 12 grandchildren; and 11 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Jack Wilson Kimrey; a grandson, Butch Kimrey; a granddaughter, Martha Kay Kimrey; and a great-granddaughter, Tabitha Kimrey.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

Anna Rosa Nell Quick Lide, 91, of Charleston, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004 at the Rice Home in Columbia.

A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 from Carolina Memorial Park Chapel.

A native of Marlboro County, Mrs. Lide was a daughter of the late Maude Watters Quick and Irvin Rufus Quick, and the widow of Thomas Edward Lide. She spent much of her life in Cheraw and North Charleston.

Surviving are four children, Thomas E. Lide Jr., Ray Kenneth Lide, Elizabeth Taylor Barry and Betty Walters; five sisters Veda McDevitt, Eunice Toller Bryant, Julia Bell White, Lillian Lee Stubbs and Vivian Crib; nine grandchildren Lisa McDonald, Tanya Taylor, Tom Taylor, Dianne Asbill, Joan Zoellner, Steve Lide, Pam McShea, Danna Smith and Thomas E. Lide III; and 16great-grandchildren, Jennifer Zoellner, Christina Asbill, Jonathan Asbill, Stacy Lide, Thomas Christian Lide, Caitlin McShea, Patrick McShea, Matthew McShea, Paige McShea, Cameron Smith, Andrew Smith, Lauren Lide, Emily Lide, Amber McDonald and Tyler McDonald.

She was preceded in death by four sisters Ethel James, Venus Graham, Lina Bacot, and Daisy Eudy; two brothers, Randolph Quick and W.D. Quick; and a grandson, Kevin Lide.

Arrangements were entrusted to Carolina Memorial Park. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

William Patrick "Pat" Marsh, 69, of Sumter, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 4 from Elmore-Hill-McCreight Funeral Home. Burial followed in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. Marsh was a son of Bert and Mary Ayers Marsh.

Surviving are two sisters, Helen Tilford and Margaret Lewis; two brothers, Jeff Marsh and Bob Marsh; and nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were entrusted to Elmore-Hill-McCreight Funeral Home. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

Henry McDonald Sr., 95, of Cheraw, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 from Mt. Mary Baptist Church, Chesterfield. Burial followed in Fisher Hill Cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. McDonald was a son of the late Hanford and Clorie Johnson McDonald. He attended Fisher Hill Community School and was a member of Mt. Mary Baptist Church, Chesterfield. He was married to the late Margaret Campbell McDonald.

Surviving are three sons, Henry McDonald Jr. and Richard McDonald both of Cheraw, and Levern (Frances) McDonald of Chesterfield; a sister, Bertha Drake of Cheraw; a sister-in-law, Madeline McDonald of Cheraw; a friend, Dorsey Hancock of Cheraw; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and a number of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a son, M.C. Johnson, and a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Ann Powe McDonald.

Arrangements were entrusted to Flemming Funeral Home. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

Scott MacDonald, 37, of Hartsville, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2 from First Baptist Church with Dr. Bob Cline and the Rev. Charles Roberts officiating. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery.

Born in Darlington County, Mr. MacDonald was a son of Michael E. and Kay Sparrow MacDonald. He was a 1984 graduate of Hartsville High School, member of First Baptist Church, honorary member of Hartsville Rescue Squad and had been employed with A.O. Smith in McBee.

Surviving are his wife, Gayle Parnell MacDonald of Hartsville; his parents of Hartsville; a son, Christopher Scott MacDonald of Hartsville; a daughter, Ashley Elizabeth MacDonald of Hartsville; two brothers, Ellie Harold (Sharon) MacDonald of Timmonsville, and Jesse Trent (Miriam) MacDonald of Hartsville; and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were entrusted to Norton Funeral Home. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

Roberta Evans McFarlin, 83, of Chesterfield, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004 at her home after a long illness.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 from The Church in the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mrs. McFarlin was a daughter of the late Jules and Roxie Hinson Evans, and was married to Elmo McFarlin. She attended Drucilla Community School was a member of The Church in the Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc. Mrs. McFarlin retired from Field Crest Cannon after 29 years of service.

Surviving are two sons, James (Sandra) McFarlin and James A. (Noella) McFarlin both of Chesterfield; five daughters, Rosezell Ratliff and Audrey Mae (Ernest) Ishmell of Cheraw, Gennette (AraLee) Sowell of Chesterfield, and Darlene McFarlin of the home; a brother, Jule L. (Annie) Evans of Alexandria, Va., Rosetta Green of Chesterfield, Dennie Figgens of Alexandria, and Nural Elmore of Fredericksburg, Va.; two brothers-in-law, the Rev. O.B. (Ruth) Bennette of Lancaster, and Julius Davis of Capitol Heights, Md.; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth McFarlin of Monroe, N.C., and JoAnna Evans of Alexandria; 29 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a number of other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Doretha Davis and Eula Mae McQueen; two brothers, Isiah Evans and Lee Melvin Evans; and a son-in-law, Ell Ratliff Jr. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

Donald Riffe, 80, of Pageland, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004.

A visitation was held from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 from Sutton Funeral Home.

Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, Mr. Riffe was a son of Thames and Bertha Howard Riffe, and the widower of Madge Smith Riffe. He was a painter and World War II veteran.

Surviving are two children, Donna Brown and Jimmy Riffe; a brother, Chester Riffe; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

Amos Nivens Sr., 66, of Chesterfield, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 from Mount Mary Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. Nivens was a son of the late Professor Nivens and Francis Avery Nivens. He attended the public schools of Chesterfield County. Mr. Nivens was retired from the South Carolina Department of Highways and Trans-portation.

Surviving are his wife, Aletha Mae Isaac Nivens; a son, Amos (Irene) Nivens Jr.; a daughter, Wendy (Gregory) McGee; a sister, Tiny N. Cranford; a brother, Charlie Cranford; five grandchildren, Stephanie, Adrienne, Brandy, Amos II and Terrell all of Chesterfield; four aunts, Maggie Mae (Lonnie) Hillian of Cheraw, and Lucy Mae Avery, Rosena Avery and Naomi Jackson all of Chesterfield; four brothers-in-law, Freeman (Shirley) Isaac, William (Lilly Mae) Isaac and Larry Isaac all of Chesterfield, and Leroy Isaac of Patrick; a sister-in-law, Josephine (Lender) Jackson of Patrick; a special cousin, Clarice (Wallace) Bennett; and a number of other family and friends. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

The Rev, Carl Lafayette Parker, 88, of Columbia, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004 after declining health.

A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 from Mount Hebron United Methodist Church in West Columbia with Revs. William H. Willimon, Craig Langston and Howard Sweat officiating. Burial was in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Memorial may be made to the Carl L. Parker Endowed Fund at Wofford College, or to a charity of one's choice.

The Rev. Parker was a United Methodist minister in South Carolina churches for over 50 years. Ordained in 1941, after earning degrees at Wofford College and Duke University, he served churches in Little Rock, Lydia, Little River, Ridgeland, Dillon (Main Street), Cheraw (First), Greenville (Trinity), Florence (St. Paul's), Lake City (First), Scranton, and Coward. From 1965-70, he served as district superintendent of the Marion District of the United Methodist Church.

Mr. Parker's father, W.L. Parker, and stepmother, Bessie B. Parker, were both Methodist pastors as are his son-in-law, William H. Willimon, and grandson-in-law, Craig Langston. He served as a trustee of Columbia College and was made a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International.

Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Alberta S. Parker of the Agape Senior Community at Harbison in Columbia; a daughter, Patsy (Will) Willimon of Durham, N.C.; three sons, Carl (Lee) Parker of Versailles, Ky., Fred (Debby) Parker of Irmo, and Don (Louise) Parker of Lexington; four granddaughters, Keven Langston, Kim Hattler, Harriet Putman and Whitnei Jeffcoat; three grandsons, William Willimon, Eric Parker and Tyler Parker; three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Langston, Parker Langston and Walker Jeffcoat; two half sisters, Sara Coulette of Pinewood, and Billie Cassady of Camden. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

Alice Faye Smith Restivo, 73, of Jefferson, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004 at Union Regional Medical Center, Union, N.C.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 from White Plains Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Jefferson Cemetery.

Born in Litchfield, Conn., Mrs. Restivo was a daughter of the late Edward and Doris Britton Smith. She was a homemaker.

Idell Merritt, 84, of Cheraw, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 from Macedonia Baptist Church. Burial followed in Foundry Hill Cemetery.

A daughter of Sam and Lula Joines, Mrs. Merritt was a member of Triumph Holiness Church where she was an ordained, licensed teacher. She was also Shepherd Mother and County Mother of Chesterfield County. Mrs. Merritt later moved her membership to Macedonia Baptist Church and was given the title of Mother of the Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Willa (Rivers) Hailey of the home; a daughter-in-law, Betty Joyce Joines of Chesterfield; four sisters, Mable Dixon, Audrey Griffith and Patricia Rivers all of Chesterfield, and Joyce Moser of Ruby; five grandsons, Tommy (Pat) Joines and Elbert Joines all of Chesterfield, Christopher (Jennifer) Joines of Camden, and Bernard (Latrice) Hailey and Dewayne (Santrice) Hailey all of Cheraw; six grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a special daughter, Patricia Covington of Ruby; and a number of other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by five brothers, Sam, James, Harry, Clifford and the Rev. Richard Joines; and two sisters, Lula Mae and Cleo. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

J. Walker Schumpert, Jr., 66, of Columbia, died Friday in Lexington Medical Center.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church with the Rev. Gary Loadholt officiating. Burial followed at 4 p.m. in Newberry Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church or to Lutheran Men in Mission, both c/o 525 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, S.C. 29210.

Born in Newberry, Mr. Schumpert was a son of the late John Walker and Elizabeth Reese Schumpert. He was an organ donor, a graduate of Newberry College, and a retired systems analysis. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Columbia and was a former member of the congregational council. He was also a member of Lutheran Men and the Dutch Square Walkers.

Surviving are his wife, Pawnee Counts Schumpert of the home; a daughter, Kathy Pawnee Schumpert of Cumming, Ga.; a son, Dwayne Walker Schumpert of Irmo; a brother R. David (Kathy) Schumpert of Mountville; a sister-in-law, Ruby (Earl) Deaton of Prosperity; and two nieces, Amy S. Owen of Cheraw and Laurie S. Carlton of Laurens. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5, 2004

Hardin Frank Sinclair, 82, of Mt. Croghan, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2004 at Chesterfield General Hospital Cheraw.

A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 from Gum Springs Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. Sinclair was a son of the late Sam Joe and Irene Sellers Sinclair, and was married to Helen Tyson Sinclair. He attended the public schools of Chesterfield County and enlisted in the United States Army in 1942. He fought in World War II as a Duty Soldier III and was Honorably Discharged Dec. 29, 1945 in Fort Bragg, N.C. Mr. Sinclair was a member of Gum Springs Baptist Church where she served as treasurer of Saint Paul Association, treasurer of Saint Paul Union, president of the Singing Convention, superintendent of Sunday School, and was the oldest Deacon of the church. He was also a member of Saint David Lodge No 467.

Surviving are three sons, John Robert (Louise) Sinclair of Monroe, N.C., Larry Sinclair of Monroe, and Billy (Ruby) Sinclair of Marshville, N.C.; two daughters, Dora Sinclair Gladeney of Chester; and Fyrail Sinclair (Johnny) Marsh of Monroe; two granddaughters he reared in the home, Angela S. Raley of Mt. Croghan, and Iris Denise Sinclair of Chester; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a number of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by a son, Lee F. Sinclair; five brothers, George Sinclair, Major Sinclair, Adam Sinclair, Everette Sinclair and Joe Sinclair; and a sister, Sarah Nicholson.

Arrangements were entrusted to Flemming Funeral Home. . Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 5 200

Carmle "Bunny" Anderson, 80, of Cheraw, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004 after a lengthy illness.

A graveside funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2 in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 552, Cheraw, S.C. 29520.

Born in Augusta, Ga., Mrs. Anderson was a daughter of the late Callie and Cleo Boyd Anderson. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Cheraw. Mrs. Anderson graduated from Mitchell College in Statesville, N.C., and attended Coker College. She was retired from Wachovia Bank of Cheraw.

Surviving are a sister, Eleanor Anderson of Cheraw; two nieces, Martha Holbert Gore and Jane Holbert Talbert both of Conway; and a nephew, James R. Holbert III of Colonial Heights, Va.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Mae Boyd Anderson Holbert, and a brother-in-law, James R. Holbert Jr.

Arrangements were entrusted to Kiser Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 12, 2004.

Frances Emma Anderson, 94, of Cheraw, died Jan. 17, 2004.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30 from First United Methodist Church.

Born in Richland Center, Wis., Mrs. Anderson was a daughter of Harry and Jennie Morris Parfrey, and the widow of William Anderson Jr.

Surviving are two children, William Anderson and Patricia Rhinelander; five grandchildren, Mark Anderson and Lance Anderson, Karen Hursey, Caitlin Morris and Megan Gibbons; and seven great-grandchildren.

Arrangements were entrusted to Norton Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 12, 2004.

Lex Burch, 94, of Wadesboro, N.C., died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1 from Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Anson Memorial Park.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. Burch was a son of the late Benjamin Hamer and Mary Ellen Jones Burch, and was married to the late Alice B. Burch of Jefferson. He was a retired police officer, having worked with the Wadesboro Police Department for 30 years and had worked with the Anson County Sheriff's Department. Mr. Burch was a United States Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving are three stepsons, Jackie Davis of Camden, James T. "Cookie" Davis of Pageland, and Ted Blackwell of Columbia; a brother, Roy F. Burch of Florence; two sisters, Harriet B. Jones of Mullins, and Helen B. Eddins of Greensboro, N.C.; seven step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by five brothers, Bradley Burch, Preston Burch, Jim Burch, Hamer Burch and Raymond Burch; and three sisters, Mollie Rayfield, Annie Lee Curlee and Ester Sharpe.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. Published in The Chronicle & Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 12, 2004.

Dennis W. Carnes, 49, of Pageland, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004 at his residence.

A graveside funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2 in Providence Baptist Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Providence Baptist Church, 232 Providence Church Road, Pageland, S.C. 29728.

Born in Monroe, N.C., Mr. Carnes was a son of the late Wilbur and Nellie Fisher Carnes.

Surviving are his wife, Lisa M. Carnes of Pageland; three sons, Dennis M. Carnes, Joey Carnes and Joshua Carnes all of Pageland; a brother, Ronald R. Carnes of Pageland; two sisters, Bobbie A. Bowman of Deville, La., and Susan C. Sherbo of Pageland; a special niece, Sarah Sherbo of Pag