HARTSVILLE - Eula M. Benjamin, 77, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005 at her residence after an illness.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 from Harold L. & Dorothy J. Young Memorial Chapel. Burial followed in Greenlawn Cemetery,

Born in Springhope, N.C., Mrs. Benjamin was a daughter of the late Herman and Rebecca Anderson Smith, and was the widow of Elder Nero Benjamin. She was educated in the public schools of Nash County, N.C., and was a member of Household of Faith Holiness Church, Cheraw.

Surviving are two daughters, Patricia (James) Clark and Vanessa (Donald) Jackson all of Hartsville; three sons, Leroy (Sheila) Benjamin and Richard (Juanita) Benjamin all of Hartsville, and Ronald (Diane) Benjamin of Matthews, N.C.; three sisters, Doretha Person of Hartsville, Carrie Smith and Virginia Falcon both of Baltimore, Mary.; two brothers, Herman Smith Jr. and Dennie Lee Smith of Baltimore; 18 grandchildren; and 17 great-grand-children.

Arrangements were entrusted to Young & Young Funeral Home. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

MORVEN, N.C. - Sadie Williamson Campbell, 88, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2005 in Calvert County Nursing Center in Maryland.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 from the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home, Wadesboro, N.C., with the Rev. Yvonne Hechler officiating. Burial followed in Morven Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Morven Cemetery Fund, c/o George Short, P.O. Box 166, Morven, N.C. 28119.

Born in Anson County, N.C., Mrs. Campbell was a daughter of the late William Noah and Florence Pauline Trexler Williamson. She was a retired registered nurse and was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Marlboro Town Chapter in Upper Marlboro County, Mary., under the ancestry of Benjamin Buchanan.

Surviving are her husband, Robert Allen Campbell Sr.; two sons, Robert Allen Campbell Jr. of Lewes, Del., and E. Scott Campbell of La Plata, Mary.; nine brothers and sisters, Steele Williamson, Lester Williamson and Patricia Baldis all of Morven, Duckie L. Williamson and Julia Moore both of Wadesboro, Mary Alice Shook of Hendersonville, N.C., Pauline (Mike) Williamson of Blythewood, Harvey Williams of Ft. Washington, Mary., and Barbara Williamson of Chesterfield; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by a son, William Ladd Campbell, who died during the Vietnam War.

Arrangements were entrusted to Leavitt Funeral Home. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

JEFFERSON - Lucinda Henderson-Cooper, 66, died Feb. 10, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 from Belmont Baptist Church, Silverstreet. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Newberry County, Mrs. Cooper was a daughter of James and Lillie Henderson Glasgow. She was an L.P.N.

Surviving are her husband, Hugh Cooper; two sons, Richard Henderson and Michael Henderson; stepchildren; and two siblings, Nancy Suber and John Henderson.

Arrangements were entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

CHERAW - James Arthur 'Art' Davis, 67, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005 in Columbia.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 from Grooms Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard Rogers officiating.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. Davis was a son of the late Curtis Lee Davis Sr. and Flora Sellers Davis. He lived most of his life in New Jersey, returning to Cheraw in 1994 after retiring from his job as a machinist.

Surviving are his mother of the home; four sisters, Bessie Davis of Merien, Conn., Gloria (Bobby Ray) Merriman of Gastonia, N.C., and Flora D. Brayboy and Joann Davis of Cheraw; two brothers, Curtis Lee (Katie) Davis of Plymouth, N.C., and George (Darlene) Davis of Cheraw; and a number of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Florence Smith, Mary Davis and Margaret Melton; and three brothers, Ulysses Davis, Michael Davis and Jerome Davis.

Arrangements were entrusted to Grooms Funeral Home. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

DARLINGTON - Annie Dickey, 62, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005 after an illness.

Funeral arrangements will be announced by Young & Young Funeral Home. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

DARLINGTON - Truesdale Douglas, 76, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005 in a Florence hospital.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14 from the chapel of Belk Funeral Home with the Rev. Ted Windham officiating. Burial followed in Darlington Memory Gardens.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. Douglas was a son of the late Ben T. and Dollie Warren Douglas. He served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and had retired from Darlington Veneer Company. Mr. Douglas was a member of Victory Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Shoemake Douglas of Darlington; a son, Charles Eddie (Debbie) Douglas of Darlington; two daughters, Wanda (Paul) Gates of Darlington, and Loretta (Charles) Davis of Ruby; five grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.

Mr. Douglas was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Douglas.

Arrangements were entrusted to Belk Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

CHERAW - Lena Mae Atkinson Dixon, 77, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2005.

A funeral service was held Thursday, Feb. 10 from Windsor Park Freewill Baptist Church. Burial followed in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

Born in Darlington County, Mrs. Dixon was a daughter of the late Joe and Rosie Beasley Atkinson. She was a home-maker.

Surviving are her husband of 62 years, George Dixon of Cheraw; four sons, George (Ann) Dixon Jr. of Cassatt, William (Mary) Dixon and Marion (Jenny) Dixon all of Cheraw, and Jimmy Dixon of El Paso, Texas; a daughter, Katherine Hammonds of Pageland; three sisters, Myrtle Gainey of Bishopville, Lucille Griggs of Hartsville, and Janie Brock of Chesterfield; four brothers, Joe Atkinson, Doc Atkinson, Hayward Atkinson and Rufus Atkinson all of Hartsville; 19 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements were entrusted to Norton Funeral Home of Cheraw. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

CHERAW - Mary A. English, 74, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13 from the chapel of Kiser Funeral Home. Burial followed in Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Wallace Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 245, Wallace, S.C. 29596.

Born in Bennettsville, Mrs. English was a daughter of the late Robert Lee and Fannie Caroline Lyons Allen, and the widow of Robert English. She was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Mrs. English had retired from Cheraw Primary School where she worked in food service.

Surviving are a son, Calvin Melton of Cheraw; two daughters, Linda M. Smith and Faye Wallace of Cheraw; a brother, Vernon Allen of Greensboro, N.C.; a sister, Margaret Pegues of Cheraw; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements were entrusted to Kiser Funeral Home. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

CHESTERFIELD - McKever "Mack" Hamilton, 76, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005.

A funeral service was held at noon Saturday, Feb. 12 from Flemming Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield. Burial followed in Chesterfield Community Cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield, Mr. Hamilton was a son of the late Oscar and Essie Hamilton, and the widow of Artist Pierce Hamilton. He was educated in the public schools of Chester-field. After moving to Norfolk, Va., Mr. Hamilton enlisted in the United States Army. After discharge, he became a Merchant Marine and worked in that position until he retired. Mr. Hamilton was a member of New Calvary Baptist Church.

Surviving are a brother, Lonnie (Bonnie) Hamilton of Chester-field; eight sisters, Cindy Hamilton and Kanetha Hamilton of Norfolk, Ruby Chapman and Vernisha Boyd of Charlotte, N.C., Bettie Marriman of Chesterfield, Myrtle Roberts of Atlanta, Ga., Elease (Robert) Jones of Baltimore, Mary., and Louise (Clyde) McMullen of San Diego, Calif.; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements were entrusted to Flemming Funeral Home Chapel - Chesterfield. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - William Lee Isgett, 77, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005 at the Laurels of Greentree Ridge following a period of declining health.

A funeral services was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 from the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home, with the Rev. Eddie Morgan and the Rev. Donna Painter officiating. Burial will be in the Lewis Memorial Park.

Memorial may be made to First Baptist Church of Asheville Building Fund, 5 Oak St., Asheville, N.C. 28801.

A native of Cheraw, Mr. Isgett was a son of the late Oscar Lee and Ada Irene Hall Isgett, and had resided in Asheville since 1961. He was the former owner of Walls and Marshall Fuel Oil Company and Isgett Distributors. Mr. Isgett was a member of First Baptist Church of Asheville and a United States Navy veteran of World War II. He was a former member of the Asheville Kiwanis Club and the National Accountants Association.

Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Marguerite Creech Isgett of the home; a daughter, Sharon (Patrick) McMurry of Arden, N.C.; two sons, Stephen (Tammie) Isgett of Fletcher, N.C., and Scott Isgett of Taylors; a sister, Frances (William) Matheson of Asheville; a brother, Perry Isgett of Cheraw; four grandsons, Tyler Isgett, Timmie Isgett, Noah McMurry and Thomas Isgett; a niece; and four nephews.

Arrangements were entrusted to Anders-Rice Funeral Home. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

PAWLEYS ISLAND - Sarah E. James, 91, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005 at the Medical University of South Carolina.

A graveside funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11 in Oak Ridge Cemetery, South Boston, Va.

Memorials may be made to Belin United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 528, Murrells Inlet, S.C. 29567.

E-condolences may be left at goldfinchfuneralhome.com.

Born in Buffalo Junction, Va., Mrs. James was a daughter of the late Daniel Corrin and Pattie Ray Chandler Elam, and was the widower of Harry T. James. She was a member of the South Boston O.E.S.

Surviving are a son, H. Thomas (Sarah Jane) James of Murrells Inlet; three grandchildren, Thomas Bennett (Beth) James, Mark Edward (Heather) James and Lara Lyn (Eddie) Yarborough; and six great-grandchildren.

Arrangements were entrusted to Goldfinch Funeral Home.

Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

WALLACE - Annie Floreze Graham Kimrey, 88, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005 at Chesterfield General Hospital, Cheraw.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 from Westside Baptist Church. Burial followed in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Westside Baptist Church, c/o Joyce Hutchinson, 332 Hooks Road, Cheraw, S.C. 29520; or Wallace Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 245, Wallace, S.C. 29596.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mrs. Kimrey was a daughter of the late Joseph Duncan and Ida quick Graham. She was a faithful member of Westside Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and Youth Leader. She also held various other offices in the church for many years.

Surviving are two daughters, Patsy K. Driggers of Wallace, and Elaine K. Young of Florence; three grandchildren, Thomas Young and Tammy Gregory of Wallace, and Myra Levine of Murrells Inlet; and four great-grandchildren.

Arrangements were entrusted to Norton Funeral Home of Cheraw. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

MICHIGAN - AmyJo Lenahan, 32, of Reed City, Mich., and formerly of Cheraw, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005 at her residence.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. from St. Paul Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dawn Pooley officiating. Burial followed in St. Anne Cemetery, Paris.

Memorials may be made to the Ataxia Foundation.

Born in Reed City, Mrs. Lenahan was a daughter of Edward and Deanna Lott Snider. She was a 1996 graduate of the College of Charleston. After returning to Reed City, Mrs. Lenahan taught pre-school with Mid Michigan Community Action Agency in Evant, Mich.

Surviving are her husband, Lawrence "Luke" Lenahan; her mother of Reed City; and a brother, James Snider of Boston, Mass.

Arrangements were entrusted to Pruitt-Livingston Funeral Home. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

CHERAW - William Dale Luther 51, died Saturday, February 12, 2005, at McLeod Medical Center.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14 from Rehoboth United Methodist Church with the Revs. Karen Radcliffe and Ron Pettit officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stone-mark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29210; or McLeod Foundation (The Guest House at McLeod), P.O. Box 100551, Florence, S.C. 25901.

A son of Peggy Moore Luther and the late A.C. "Sonny" Luther, Mr. Luther was a 1972 graduate of Spring Valley High School. He worked as plant manager for Carolina Ceramics in Columbia until moving to Cheraw where he worked as plant manager with Palmetto Brick.

Surviving are his wife, Belinda "Bunny" Luther of the home; three sons, Jason Blaine, Christopher Ryan and William Michael of Cheraw; his stepmother; two sisters; a brother; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were entrusted to Shives Funeral Home. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

PAGELAND - James McCaskill Jr., 51, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13 from Salem United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Mr. McCaskill was a son of James Ruby Lee McCaskill. He attended Chester-field County public schools and Salem United Methodist Church, Pageland. Mr. McCaskill was formerly employed with Tucker Lumber Company. He was formally married to Ruth Merritt.

Surviving are a daughter, Caren McCaskill of Mooresville, N.C.; two sisters, Drucilla (Sammy) McAlilly of Jefferson, and Ritha McGriff of Pageland; a brother, Mackey McCaskill of Pageland; an uncle, Roy McCaskill of New York; an aunt, Dot McCaskill of New York; two grandchildren; two nieces, a nephew; and a number of other family members and friends.

Arrangements were entrusted to Flemming Funeral Home - Pageland. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

HARTSVILLE - Patricia Faye Alexander Pate, 79, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14 from Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield, Mrs. Pate was a daughter of Henry and Fannie Sellers Alexander, and the widow of Melvin Pate.

Surviving are two sons, Eddie Pate and Randy Pate; a daughter, Debbie Moore; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Arrangements were entrusted to Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

CHESTERFIELD -Joel Wilson Perry, 62, formerly of North Myrtle Beach, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13 from Chesterfield Baptist Church.

A memorial service will be held at the Cherry Grove Beach Pier, Cherry Grove Beach, at a later date. Contact a family member for the date and time.

Memorials may be made to Paws & Claws, c/o Jerry Gaskins, P.O. Box 112, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709; Horry County Humane Society; or to a charity of one's choice.

Born in Florence, Mr. Perry was a son of Dr. William Louis Perry and Ruth Kirven Perry. He attended Wofford College, Mars Hill College and the University of South Carolina, and was a retired Building Contractor. Mr. Perry was a former member of the South Carolina National Guard.

Surviving are parents of Chesterfield; a brother, William Kirven Perry of Lumberton, N.C.; two sisters, Arden Perry Fields of Clemson, and Ruth Perry Higson of Conway; six nieces and nephews, Bill Perry, English Perry Griggs, Arden McCullough Fields, Perry Fields, Casey Higson and Lane Higson; and three great-nephews, Landon Perry, Camden Griggs and Collin Griggs.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

NORFOLK, VA. - Ruth Apolline Wilmoth Richardson, 83, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17 from South Hill United Methodist Church with Pastor Edward Johnson officiating.

Memorials may be made to South Hill United Methodist Church, 105 Franklin St., South Hill, Va. 23970.

Born in Belington, W.Va., Mrs. Richardson was a daughter of the late Oscar and Belle Wilmoth. She was an ssociate member of South Hill United Methodist Church. Recently, she relocated to Norfolk to lived in assisted living at Brighton Gardens.

Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Lester Richardson of Brighton Gardens; a daughter, Judith Strickland Minter of Martinsville, Va.; a son, Dennis L. (Temple) Richarson of Norfolk; four grandchildren, Lynn (John) Anderson of Greensboro, N.C., Drew (Kerry) Richardson of Norfolk, Carrie E. Richardson of Raleigh, N.C., and David H. Richardson of Norfolk; and two great-grandchildren, Katelyn Richardson and Ethan Richardson of Norfolk.

Arrangements were entrusted to Farrar Funeral Home. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

CHERAW - Stephen Charles Robbins, 49, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 in Old St. David's Cemetery.

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

Born in Sumter, Mr. Robbins was a son of James Harry Robbins Sr. and the late Mary Lee Thompson Robbins. He was an electrician with Brantec Packaging Machinery Corp. Mr. Robbins was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Cheraw.

Surviving are his father of Lakeland, Fla.; and a brother, James Harry Robbins Jr. of Charleston.

Arrangements were entrusted to Kiser Funeral Home. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

COLUMBIA -Capt. Richard M. "Dick" Swink, USMC (Ret.), 69, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005.

A funeral service with Military Honors was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 from Lexington Baptist Church. Burial followed in Bush River Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 129 Stone-mark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29210.

A son of the late Monroe Claud and Annie Richards Swink of Cheraw, Capt. Swink served 21 years in the United States Marine Corps, and was a life member of the Marine Corp League Palmetto Marines Detachment in Columbia. The highest rank he held was Captain. Capt. Swink received the Department of Defense Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Service and Campaign Medals for Vietnam. He was retired from the Department of Social Services after 22 years

Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Dolores J. Swink; two sons, Richard M. "Rick" (Teresa) Swink Jr. of Chapin, and James W. "Jim" (Greta) Swink of Cayce; a daughter, Kathy (Tray) Coker of Lexington; six grandchildren,

Brittany Swink, Lauren Swink, Bobby Coker, Maggie Coker, Mackenzie Swink and Will Swink; a sister, Barbara (Raymond) Babb of Cheraw; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Kaye Swink.

Arrangements were entrusted to Caughman-Harman Funeral Home. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

HAMLET, N.C. - Elizabeth 'Lib' Cumber Watson, 64, died Wednesday, Feb. 9 2005 at her home.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 from Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Wallace, with the Revs. David Townsend and Jerry Shaw officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Richmond County, N.C., Mrs. Watson was a daughter of the late E.B. and Rachel Steen Cumber. She was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church where she was pianist for many years.

Surviving are her husband, Jack Watson of the home; three daughters, Kim McPherson and Jackie Clark both of Rockingham, N.C., and Ann Watson of Hoffman, N.C.; two sons, Scott Watson of Holden Beach, N.C., and Jamie Watson of Hamlet; three sisters, Margaret Hatcher of Wallace, Naomi Outlaw of Rockingham, and Inez smith of York; two brothers, J.B. Cumber of Hartsville, and Perry Cumber of Rockingham; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Phillips Patrick Watson; a brother, Ed Cumber; and two sisters, Hazel Elkins and Lee English.

Arrangements were entrusted to Watson-King Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), February 17, 2005.

CHESTERFIELD - Everette D. Camp-bell, 75, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21 from St. Paul United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the Chesterfield Cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield, Mr. Campbell was a son of Willie Duncan Campbell and Mary Etta Rayfield Campbell. He was a Deputy with the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Department for the past 30 years. Mr. Campbell was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict, was a member of American Legion Post 74, a member of Chesterfield Masonic Lodge 220 and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Shirley Parker Campbell of the home; a brother, the Rev. Billy Campbell of Hartsville; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by six brothers, Pruitte Rayfield, Carson Rayfield, Bivens Rayfield, Olin Camp-bell, Jewell Campbell and Joe Cambell.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, February 24, 2005.

FLORENCE - Bessie A. Bailey Easterling, 80, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 from The Church In The Lord Jesus Christ of Apostolic Faith, Inc. Burial followed in Chester-field Cemetery.

Born in Darlington County, Mrs. Easterling was a daughter of the late Peter and Bessie Campbell Bailey. She was educated in Darlington County public schools and was a member of The Church In The Lord Jesus Christ of Apostolic Faith, Inc.

Surviving are eight daughters, Corine E. (John) Sanders, Barbara Easterling and Irene Easterling all of Florence, Geraldine Thomas of Orangeburg, Bessie Mae (Lester) Lewis of Raleigh, N.C., Rosanna (Ronald) Opsahl of Oslo, Norway, and Betty Antrum and Louise Bailey both of Ansonia, Conn.; six sons, Jimmy D. Easterling of Hartsville, Fred Easterling of Chesterfield, Kenneth Easterling of Florence, Amos (Shirley) Easterling of Darlington, Johnny (Keri) Easterling of Atlanta, Ga., and Luke (Erma) Bailey of Raleigh; a special daughter, Deborah Parker; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements were entrusted to Young & Young Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, February 24, 2005.

HARTSVILLE - Marie Inez Warr Funderburk, 81, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 from Lakeview Baptist Church with the Revs. Charles Boswell and Don Purvis officiating. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield, Mrs. Funderburk was a daughter of the late Grady and

Mary Howle Warr, and the widow of Laney P. Funderburk. She was a devoted member of Lakeview Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Steve (Gail) Funderburk of Hartsville; a daughter, Phyllis (Pete) Lewis of Hartsville; two sisters, Myrtle Beasley and Addie Funderburk of Hartsville; a brother, Jake Warr of Hartsville; four grandchildren, Charlene Malloy, Heather Cook, Stephanie Matthews and Stewart Funderburk; and a great-grandchild, Brittany Malloy.

Arrangements were entrusted to Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, February 24, 2005.

HARTSVILLE - Alice Boatwright Hendrix, 83, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18 from First Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Darryl Bogatay officiating. Burial followed in Darlington Memory Gardens.

Born in Chesterfield, Mrs. Hendrix was a daughter of the late Frank Hunley and Nancy Davis Boatwright. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, taught Sunday School for many years and helped provide meals for families in need.

Surviving are two sons, Darrell L. (Henrietta) Hendrix of Hartsville, and Larry E. (Eva) Hendrix of Cheraw; three daughters, Nancy (William L.)

Jeffords of Darlington, Gail "Susie" (Dean) Sellers of Hartsville, and Joyce Lovato of Charleston; a sister, Ophelia Simpson of Patrick; a brother, James Olin Boatwright of Patrick; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grand-children.

Arrangements were entrusted to Brown-Penning-Atkins Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, February 24, 2005.

CHESTERFIELD - Benjamin Nathan Kann Sr., 62, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 from Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery.

Born in Elizabeth, N.J., Mr. Kann was a son of the late Irwin Frank Kann Sr. and Eleanor Hadley Kann. He was a retired health care facility Dietician.

Surviving are his wife, Helen Piazza Kann of the home; two sons, Benjamin Nathan (Maria) Kann Jr. of New York, and Brian Edward (Pamela) Kann Sr. of Chesterfield; three daughters, Cheryl Anne Rodano of Chesterfield, Suzanne Koster of New York, and Eunice Eleanor (Timothy) Blankenship of Virginia.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, February 24, 2005.

PAGELAND - Frankie E. Laney, 68, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 from Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Liberty Hill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 309, Pageland, S.C. 29728; Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709; or The American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, S.C. 29615.

Born in Pageland, Mrs. Laney was a daughter of the late Gary Lee and Berch Funderburk Evans. She was an owner-operator of L & M Grocery. Mrs. Laney was a church pianist for 42 years and a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Bill (Sheri) Laney of Pageland; a daughter, Tracy (Jim) Anderson of Charlotte, N.C.; a brother, Lindsey Evans of Pageland; a sister, Anne Ellwanger of Pageland; and three grandsons, Bill Laney of Pageland, and Seth Jordan and Ben Anderson of Charlotte.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sutton Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, February 24, 2005.

PAGELAND - Norma Lynne Griffin Mills died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005 at home.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20 from New Covenant Baptist Church. Entombment followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Memorials may be made to New Covenant Baptist Church and Christian School Building Fund, P.O. Box 188, Pageland, S.C. 29728.

Born in Union County, N.C., Mrs. Mills was a daughter of the late Julius and Maude Broome Griffin, and widow of Archie Melvin Mills. Mrs. Mills was the cafeteria supervisor of Central High School for 27 years, until blindness forced her retirement in 1985. She was a past-president of the American Legion Auxiliary, a charter member of New Covenant Baptist Church, and was instrumental in the founding and nurturing of New Covenant Christian School.

Surviving are two sons, Lyndon Mills and Brian (Martha) Mills of Pageland; three daughters, Gayle Mills and Layne (the Rev. Tim) Madaris of Pageland, and Robin (the Rev. Larry) Helm of Lancaster; 18 grandchildren, Julie (Bob) Christman, Amy (Tim) McClam, Lyn (Lisa) Mills, Yana (Billy) Plyler, Marty Mills, Jon (Crystal) Mills, Phoebe (Leon) Mayberry, Kevin (Monte) Mills, Jeffrey Mills, Jeromy Mills, Ben Hill, Bethany (Seth) Baker, the Rev. Michael (Melissa) Madaris, Monica (Ben) Kral, Mauri (Jeff) Autrey, Mia (Greg) Carr, Mandy Martin and Melly Helm; and 20 great-grandchildren, Clarkson Christman, Jamison McClam, Carolyn McClam, Brittany Plyler, Kadie Plyler, Maleah Mills, Marlin Mills, Taylor Mills, Elizabeth Mills, Santana Mills, Madison Mills, Christopher Mills, Seth Little, Jacob Baker, Reilly Kral, MacKenzie Kral, Joseph Autrey, T.J. Autrey, Noah Carr and Kendall Carr.

She was preceded in death by a son, Marlin Mills; two grandsons, Brian Mills Jr. and Scott Mills; a daughter-in-law, Carolyn Cato Mills; two sisters, Kate Cox and Elise Belk Starnes; and five brothers, Hal Griffin, Fred Griffin, Ward Griffin, Cecil Griffin and Darrell Griffin.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sutton Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, February 24, 2005.

WALLACE - Margaret "Lib" Outlaw, 65, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 from Wallace Baptist Church. Burial followed in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 590 48th Ave., Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577; American Heart Association, Pee Dee Regional Office, BTC-009, 181 E. Evans St., Florence, S.C. 29506; or Wallace Baptist Church, Wallace, S.C. 29596.

Born in Cheraw, Mrs. Outlaw was a daughter of the late Samuel M. and Myrtle White Hewitt. She was a member of Wallace Baptist Church. Mrs. Outlaw was treasurer of the Wallace Water Company.

Surviving are her husband, Junior Outlaw of Wallace; three sons, Ronnie (Joyce) Outlaw of Charlotte, N.C., Donnie Outlaw of Atlanta, Ga., and Berri (Lorri) Outlaw of Dayton, Fla.; two sisters, Susan (Oscar) Faulkenberry of Chesterfield, and Shirley (Gary) Graves of Pickering, Mo.; and three grandchildren, B. Leif Outlaw, Kimberly Outlaw and Margaret Outlaw.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Outlaw and a brother, Gene C. Hewitt.

Arrangements were entrusted to Kiser Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, February 24, 2005.

PAGELAND -Callie Mae Mangum Pope, 81, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005 at Union Regional Medical Center, Monroe, N.C.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22 from Salem Pageland Presbyterian Church. Burial followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Salem/Pageland Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Maple St., Pageland, S.C. 29728.

Born in Pageland, Mrs. Pope was a daughter of the late Robert Jasper Mangum and Amanda Greene Mangum. She was a life member of Salem/Pageland Presbyterian Church. She retired from Chesterfield Yarn Mill, Pageland, after more than 50 years of service.

Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Winfred Owen Pope; a son, Billy (Ruth) Lewis of Monroe; a daughter, Patricia Pope (Billy Martin) Isley of Burlington, N.C.; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Pope (Tom) Freeman of Denver, N.C.; five grandchildren, Brian Owen (Angela) Pope of Anderson, David Lewis (Jeannie) Pope of Winston-Salem, N.C., Mark William (Cynthia) Pope of Durham, N.C., and Mindy M. Isley and Phillip M. Isley of Burlington; a great-grandson, Owen Lee Pope of Anderson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son, Donald O. Pope; three sisters, Era Platts Mills, Fannie Blakeney and Lee Mangum; and three brothers, John B. Mangum, Steve Mangum and Earl Greene.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sutton Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, February 24, 2005.

CHERAW - Richard Lewis Sellers, 41, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005 at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 from Smithville A.M.E. Zion Church. Burial followed in the Gillespie Cemetery.

Born in Cheraw, Mr. Sellers was a son of the late Lloyd and Savannah Sellers. He was a 1983 graduate of Cheraw High School. Mr. Sellers served in the National Guard for six years. After serving with the National Guard, he returned to Cheraw and was employed with several jobs. He was a carpenter.

Surviving are his fiancée, Janice; two daughters, Kiamesha Sellers of Marietta, Ga., and Towander Sellers of the home; six sisters, Pearlena Lewis of Charlotte, N.C., Virginia (Johnnie) Green, Lucille (Barry) Davis, Patricia (Paul) Spencer, Shirley Merriman and Helen (Jimmy) Benton all of Cheraw; five brothers, Charlie Sellers of Sanford, N.C., Willie (Maggie) Sellers, Floyd (Annie Sue) Sellers, Thomas Sellers and Eugene (Kathy) Sellers all of Cheraw; and a number of other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Sellers, a sister-in-law, Hilda Sellers, and a brother-in-law, Thomas Lewis.

Arrangements were entrusted to Grooms Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, February 24, 2005.

WINNSBORO - Mary Branham Weed, 78, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 from Pope Funeral Home with the Rev. Walter Rutland officiating. Burial followed in Royal Pines Memorial Cemetery.

Born in Fairfield County, Mrs. Weed was a daughter of the late Johnny Branham and Dora Moore Branham, and the widow of Coley S. Weed. She was a member of Washington Street Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Sam Lee of Cheraw; three daughters, Donna Rosborough of Blackstock, Connie Baughman of West Columbia, and Paulette Ross of Elgin; a brother, Lindsay Branham of Winnsboro; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Arrangements were entrusted to Pope Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, February 24, 2005.

CHESTERFIELD -- Mr. Guinn, 68, died Tuesday, February 22, 2005. He was born in Gibson, NC a son of the late Elisha and Lessie Quick Guinn. He was a retired Supervisor with J.P. Stevens and was associated with the Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home for many years. Mr. Guinn was a member of David's Grove Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM Friday, February 25, 2005 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Elizabeth Davis Guinn of the home; a sister, Mary Payne of Guntersville, AL; and also a number of special nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709; or Chesterfield Rescue Squad, PO Box 147, Chester-field, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home serving the Guinn family. Published in the Charlotte Observer on 2/24/2005.

CHESTERFIELD – James b

Bittle Jr., 66, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30 from Davidson Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield, Mr. Bittle was a son of the late James "Son" Bittle and Annie B. Bittle Melton. He was a member of Davidson Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Victoria P. Bittle of Brooklyn, N.Y.: a daughter, Deborah B. (Ronald) King of Hempstead, N. Y.; his mother of Chesterfield; four brothers, toney Bittle of Philadelphia, Penn., Troy (Framcona) Bittle and Bobby (Shirley) Bittle of Cheraw and Jerry (Alice) Bittle of Chesterfield; three sisters, Moudie Mae Blackman and Vivian (Tomy) Sowell of Chesterfield, and Mildred Whitson of Philadelphia; two grandchildren, Brandon King and Taylor King of Hempstead an uncle, James Allen of Darlington; five sisters-in-law; a brother-in-law; and a number of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Viola Robinson.

Araangements were entrusted to Flemming Funeral Home, Chesterfield. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, May 5. 2005.

PATRICK – Charlie J. "Buddy" Brown, 75, died Thursday, April 28, 2005.

A grave side funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30 in Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. Brown was a sone of the late Jessie Barney and Leila Irene Boan Brown. He was a retired employee of Stanley Tools and was a member of Windsor Park Free Will Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Randal D. Brown of Raleigh, N.C.; a daughter, Venus (Jay) Ross of China Grove, N.C.; a sister, Nealie McLain of Patrick; three grand children; Dawn Honeycutt, Jason Pethel and Neil Brown; two great-grandchildren; Haley Honeycutt and Kalyn Honeycutt; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Bill Brown, and two sisters, Louise Brock and Faye Shaw.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, May 5. 2005.

BENNETTSVILLE - Nevada Adams Canales, 58, died Thursday, April 28, 2005

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 1 from Kiser Funeral Home. A private committal service wiol be held at a lataer date

Memorials may be made to DAAV or Helping Hands Hospice, P.O. Box 474, Bennettsville, S.C. 29512.

Born in Bennettsville, Mrs. Canales was a daughter of the late Junious Oneilous and Ruby Canada Adams. She was retired from Oak River Mills. Mrs. Canales was an honors business graduate of Richmond Technical Colleege and was named Handicap Woman of the Year for 1987-88. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church.

Surviving are a son, Shane Canales of Huntington Beach, Calif.; two brothers, Ray Adams of Bennettsville, and Joe Adams of Cheraw; and a sister, Valli Owens of Dillon

Arrangements were entrusted to Kiser Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, May 5. 2005.

CHESTERFIELD – John G. "Uncle John" Easler, 90, died Tuesday, April 29, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 29, from Shiloh United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church, c/o Susan King, 423 Highway, 102, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.

Born in Greeleyville, Mr. Easler was a son of the late Robert Morris and Salley Bateman Easler, and was the widower of Hallie Gaskins "Aunt Hallie" Easler. He had retired as a Superintendent with Ames and Webb Construction Company, Mr. Easler was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church and a former member of the Dixie Saddle Club.

Surviving are a son, F. Michael (Donna E.) Easler of North Myrtle Beach; a sister, Ethalee E. Hardeman of Swansea; eight grandchildren, Kelly E (Keith) Waters and Kimberly L. Easler and Henry Gibbs, all of Bath, N.C., Michael John Easler, Sarah F. Easler, Jessica L. Easler, Matthew J. Easler and Katelyn Hallie Easler all of North Myrtle Beach; three great-grandchildren, Chelsea M. Jefferson, Bryan Daulton Gibbs and Angela D. Gibbes, all of Bath, NC; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Alex Easler of Swansea, and a sister, Margaret E. Montrose of Florence.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, May 5. 2005.

CHERAW – Denoires Ja’Mek Francis, 3, died Monday, April 25, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 29 from Grooms Memorial Chapel. Burial followed in Gillespie Cemetery.

Born in Hartsville, Master Francis was a son of Margaret Francis.

Surviving are two brothers, Dontel Tre’Quan Francis and Dartavis Tre’Mon Francis of Cheraw; a sister, Da’Kiera Ja’Nese Francis of Cheraw; his grandmother, Angei Laura Francis of Cheraw; his grandfather, Chester A. Francis of Cheraw; five aunts; Marnett Francis, Jennifer Francis, Eyvette Francis, Tameka Francis and Lovetta Francis of Cheraw; two uncles, Michael C. Francis and Keith A. Marrell Francis of Cheraw; three great-uncles, Michael (Denise) Francis of Charlotte, N.C., Ralph Francis of Dillon, and Dan F. Gatlin of Cheraw; and a number of other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by an uncle, James B. Francis.

Arrangements were entrusted to Grooms Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, May 5. 2005.

Hartsville – Mislee Dixon Gibson, 83, died Friday, April 29, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 1 from Praise Temple with the Rev. Ronnie Caulder officiating. Burial followed in Midden-dorf Church of God Cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mrs Gibson was a daughter of the late Walter and Katherine Brown Dixon, and was the widow of William Gibson. She was a member of Praise Temple.

Surviving are a son, Travis (Susie) Hancock of Hartsville; two daughters, Jeannette (Ronnie) Mims of Hartsville, and Linda Shaw of Ruby; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a son, John Hancock and two daughters, Marilyn Norton and Susan Hancock.

Arrangements were entrusted to Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, May 5. 2005.

PELZER – Louise Marie Gilstrap, 80, died Tuesday April 26, 2005.

A graveside committal service and burial were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 28 in Graceland Cemetery West.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate – Anderson, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, S.C. 29621; or Our Lady of The Angel Monastery, 3365 Monastary Drive, Crozet, Va. 22932

Born in Winston Salem, N.C., Mrs. Gilstrap was a daughter of the late William Riley Martin and Robbie Lee Bannister Martin, and was the widow of George Gilstrap. She was the Methodist faith and retired from Duke Power after 36 years as a Customer Service Supervisor.

Surviving are a daughter, Debbie G. (John W.) Davis of the home and Jonathan "Gil" Davis of Columbia.

She was proceded in death by two brothers, Robert Martin and Clate Martin, and a sister, Margret Martin.

Arrangements were entrusted to Westville Funerals & Cremations. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, May 5. 2005.

JEFFERSON – Detroit "D.T." Hough, 81, died Saturday, April 23, 2005 at Union Regional Medical Center, Monroe, N.C.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29 from Sandy Grove United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. Hough was a son of the late Hollis Benjamine and Arlevia Blackwell Hough, and was the widower of Mae Nora Miller Hough. He attended Shannon Training School, Jefferson. Mr Hough was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Pageland, where he sang with the Men’s Choir and served as an Usher. He was a Member of Dawn of Light Lodge 210. In his younger years, Mr. Hough sang with the Silver Bells Quartet.

Surviving are three sons, James Edward (Bobbie Jean) Hough and David Brennion (Paulette) Hough of Jefferson, and Russell (Debbie) Hough of Pageland; 11 grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; five sisters, Vermil Hough of Jefferson, Earnestine Cobb of Columbus, Ga. Armanda Jackson, Arlevia Brunfield and Lethia Sellers of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a brother, James B. Hough of Pageland; two brothers-in-law; and a number of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by three infant children; and five sisters, Elease Newman, Virgie Louallen, Joe Elaine McManus, Collera Catherine Louallen and Evangeline Myers.

Arrangements were entrusted to Flemming Funeral Home – Pageland. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, May 5. 2005.

SOCIETY HILL – Ophelia Moses Hudley died Wednesday, April 27, 2005 in the Cheraw conalescent center after an illness.

A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 1 from New Sion Baptist Church in the Cash Community of Cheraw. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Darlington County, Mrs. Hudley was a daughter of the late Toney and Lula Mae Johnson Moses, and was the widow of James Hudley. She was a graduate of Rosenwald High School and a member of New Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Hudley was employed with the Darlington County School District until she retried.

Surviving are three daughters, Annie (Lonnie) Jett of Jamaica Estates, N.Y., Addie (Willie) Harrington of Society Hill, and Billie (Kevin) Johnson of St. Louis, Mo.; A son, James B (Marie) Hudley of Hampton, Va.; eight granddaughters Stephanie (Rodney) Bolden, Latasha (James) Sellers, Shonte (Kelvin) Polk, Jennifer Jett, Tyesha Harrington, Tiffaney Hudley, Allison Jett and Ashley Jett; six grandsons, James C. Hudley, Thomas Jett, Willie Harrington, Jr., Alex Jett, James Harrington and Adam Jett; four great-grandchildren, Maya, Jacob, Kelvin Jr. and Kyreese; a brother Woodrow Moses of Society Hill; and a number of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements were entrusted to Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home Inc. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, May 5. 2005.

JEFFERSON – Deanna O. Jowers, 42, died Friday, April 29, 2005 at Carolinas Medical Center.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1 from Jefferson First Baptist Church. Burial followed in Angelus Methodist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Jefferson First Baptist Building Fund, P.O. Box 247, Jefferson, S.C. 29718; or Angelus Methodist Cemetery Fund, 15018 Angelus Road, Jefferson, S.C.. 29718.

Born in Mooresville, N.C., Mrs. Jowers was a daughter of Bud Overcash of Mooresville, and the late Helen Pruitt Rollins. She was a substute teacher at Jefferson Elementary and New Heights Middle schools.

Surviving are her husband, Kenny Jowers of Jefferson; two sons, Calin Jowers and Cash Jowers of Jefferson; five brothers,

Dave Overcash of Mooresville, Dean Overcash and Darrell Overcash of Sanford, N.C., Doug Overcash of Rock Hill, Ricky Rollins of Alburn, Ind., and Phil Rollins of Jefferson: and a sister, Lisa Eakes of Mooresville.

She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Johnny Rollins.

Arrangements were entrusted to Sutton Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, May 5. 2005.

HARTSVILLE – Minnie Etta Davis Martin, 81, died Thursday, April 21, 2005 at her residence after an illness.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 from Harold L. & Dorothy J Young Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mrs. Martin was a daughter of the late Charlie and Queenazola Graham Davis jr. She received her education in the Darlington County public school system and was a member of New Hopewell Baptist Church.

Surviving are a daughter, Patricia Ann Williams of Hartsville; three sisters-in-law, Rosa (the Rev. James Jr.) Wilson, Celestine Flourney of Elizabeth, N.J., and Elouise Johnson of Bennettsville; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements were entrusted to Young & Young Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, May 5. 2005.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – John T McManus, died Monday, April 25, 2005 at his residence.

A funeral service was held at noon, Tuesday, May 3 from New Birth Christian Fellowship, Concord, N.C.

Burial followed in Davidson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Chesterfield.

Arrangements were entrusted to King’s Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, May 5. 2005.

PAGELAND – Michael "Mike" Lee Plyler, 45, died Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2005, at First Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to the Rescue Squad, 110 N. Oak St., Pageland, S.C. 29728; or to a charity of one’s choice.

Born in Monroe, N.C., Mr Plyler was a son of Shirley Q. Plyler and the late Joe Roger Plyler. He was the owner/operator of Mike’s Superette, Past Master of Mt. Moriah Lodge 58, past-present of the Sandhill Shrine Club, former Pageland dispatcher and sergeant, former chief of Police for Chesterfield, a member of Pageland Fire Department and Rescue Squad, former Chairman of Pageland Red Cross and a former Pool Manager of Pageland Precinct.

Surviving are his mother, Shirley Q. Plyler of Pageland; his grandmother, Mertha Q. Little of Pageland; two brothers, Roger Plyler of Charlotte, N.C., Joey (Betsy) Plyler of Pageland; two sisters, Cindy (Billy) Hicks of Easley, and Terry (Joe) Langley Lancaster; a niece, Alisha Hunter; a nephew, Grayson Plyler; and a great-niece, Kately Hunter. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, May 5. 2005.

RUBY – Lee CarisonRivers, 77, Died Sunday, May 1, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 from Thompson Creek Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Ruby, Mr. Rivers was a son of the late Thomas Rudolph Rivers and Johnny and Lucy Hancock Rivers Blackburn, and was the widower of Ruth Pearline Huneycutt Rivers. He was a retired employee of Cheraw Yarn Mills and was a member of Thompson Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Tommy Rivers and Buck (Kim) Rivers of Ruby; a daughter, Joyce R. (Frankie) Lide of Cheraw; two sisters, Libby Moody and Bonnie Davis of Ruby; a special aunt, Retta Mae "Shug" Sellers and eight grandchildren.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. . Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, May 5. 2005.

MT. CROGHAN – Giuliana Elia Fernelli "Julie" Steen, 70, died Sunday, May 1, 2005.

A graveside funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 in Rocky Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Paws and Claws Humane Society, P.O. Box 386, Chesterfield, SC 29709; or Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, S.C. 29709.

Born in Ferrara, Italy, Mrs. Steen was a daughter of Geno Setti and the late Maria Fernelli. She had retired as a language teacher with the Chesterfield County School District.

Surviving are her husband, Roy E. Steen of the home; her father of Ferrana, Italy; a daughter, Tricia Steen (Scott) Ulch of Prosperity; and two grandchildren, Tyler Ulch and Caleb Ulch of Prosperity.

Arrangements were entrusted to Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, May 5. 2005.

LANCASTER – Johnnie Lenson West Sr., 85, died Friday, April 29, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, May 2 from New Life Freewill Baptist Church with the Revs. Doug Pate, Marty Cox and Mitch Ingram officiating. Burial followed in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to The Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5936, Att. Jerry Peasley, 4241 Buford Circle, Lancaster, S.C. 29720.

Born in Chesterfield County, Mr. West was a son of the late Benjamin Franklin West and Millur Funderburk West. He was retired from the S.C. Department of Transportation. Mr. West received the Purple Heart from wounds received as a United States Marine in the battle of Guadalcanal during World War II. He was a member of the VFW and DAV and a Mason with the Camp Creek Masonic Lodge.

Surviving are his wife, Doris Ruth West of the home; a son, Johnnie Lenson (Kathy) West Jr.; three daughters, Patricia "Pat" West (Ken) Vick, Susan "Susie" West (Billy) Jenkins and Carol West (David) Gainer all of Lancaster; a sister, Athalee Noe of Lancaster; 15 grandchildren: 27 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

He was prededed in death by a son, Luther Reed Roach; a grandson, Kenneth E. Scott; two brothers, Jack West and Walter "Pete" West; and two sisters, Della West Ringstaff and Alma West.

Arrangements were entrusted to Hartley Funeral Home. Published in The Cheraw Chronicle & Chesterfield Advertiser (Cheraw, SC), Thursday, May 5. 2005.

PAGELAND - Leola McManus West, 81, died Saturday, April 30, 2005.

A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Monday, May 2 from Union Hill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Born in Lancaster County, Mrs. West was a daughter of the late Jessie Vander and Azilee Watts McManus, and was the widow of R. W. West. She was a retired employee of Chesterfield Yarn Mill and was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Jerry West of Mt. Croghan, and David (Vicky) West of Pageland; two daughters, Faye Langley of Mt. Croghan, and Lola (David) Catoe of Fort Lawn; a brother, Jim McManus of Wadesboro, N.C.; a sister, Doris Deese of Monroe, N.C.; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grand-children and six great-great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by four sons, the Rev. William Junior West, Billy West, Perry West and Danny West; a granddaughter, Tammy Griffin; three brothers, J. Vonder McManus, Ray McManus and Robert McManus; and a sistaer, Mary Tucker