Obituaries

Nelle Kirby Player - July 8, 2019

2019-07-10T17:34:00.000-04:00

Nelle Kirby Player - Bishopville, South Carolina

BISHOPVILLE – Nellie Mae Kirby Player will be laid to rest at 3 PM on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Services will be held at Mount Zion Presbyterian Church, 4544 St. Charles Road on Highway 154, one half-mile south of the family home and surrounded by the fields of Nelle and her late husband Blain Player's beloved Pondville Farms. Mrs. Player's nephew, the Reverend Irvin Plowden Jr., a Methodist minister from Rock Hill, SC, will officiate. Local pastors will assist. Burial will follow at St. Luke Cemetery on S.C. Hwy. 341 between Bishopville and Lynchburg.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, July 12 at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home, Bishopville, and continuously at the family home.

Mrs. Player was a lifelong member of St. Luke United Methodist Church in Elliott and in later years as caregiving for her husband and age limited church attendance, she visited Elliott Baptist Church and Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. Over the last decade she became a member of the Mt. Zion family. She loved them and they loved her. She held a special reverence and fondness for Reverend Jim Clark. The Sunday’s she was able to visit were filled with joy and she made every effort to attend on the Holy Holidays and always dressed to impress.

Nelle Player, Known as NaeNae to her four grandchildren, died Monday, July 8, 2019. She was 95 years old, a goal she strived to reach. During her 94th year, when anyone asked about her age, with a wry smile she would respond, “I’m trying to make it to 95, because 95 just sounds better than 94!” By God’s grace she reached that goal!

She was the daughter of the late Hazel and Marie Davis Kirby of Lynchburg; SC. Nelle graduated from Lynchburg High School and then Winthrop College in 1945 with a degree in Home Economics and Teaching. She had a warm affection for both these education institutions and attended reunions into her 90s. Nelle married her lifelong sweet heart Blain Player in 1950 in the midst of the joy of post WWII America. Having met through friends on a spontaneous Sunday drive, Blain asked Nelle to a Polo match in Camden the following day and a love blossomed creating a couple that balanced the strengths and weaknesses of each to produce a legacy that will extend far into the future.

Miss Nelle was a teacher at heart whether in a formal or informal setting. She served as a HomeEc and Elementary School teacher for several decades before becoming a full-time farm wife and mother helping the family to operate Player's Pondville Farms. In 1979, Nelle and Blain's family was named S.C. Master Farm Family – a reflection of Nelle’s skill and devotion as a farm wife and mother. During the selection visit for this award Nelle expressed to the committee that “She believed her greatest crop was her children.” A belief reflected in each of her three adult children Marie, Pete and Kirby.

At St. Luke Nelle served as a Sunday School Teacher and coordinated youth activities for nearly 50 years. She employed all her teaching skills to create meaningful Sunday school lessons, Christmas pageants, Vacation Bible Schools and community service projects. Miss Nelle always filled these events with fun, inspiration, delicious snacks and Biblical lessons appropriate for the age of each child. In days gone by, some residents of the county would exclaim that “St. Luke Christmas pageants are the stuff of legend – you never know what might happen!”

Immersed in community service, Nelle was an active member and fulfilled leadership roles with the Lee Gardeners Garden Club and the Pee Dee District Garden Clubs of SC; SC and Lee County Farm Bureau Federation Woman’s Committee; SC Master Farm Homemakers Guild, SC Soil Conservation Ladies Auxiliary; Lee County Historical Society; Lee County Library Board; and the Lee County Arts Council. In addition, she was a longtime advisor for the Lee County Soil Conservation Youth Commissioners and a Girl Scout Troop Leader in her younger years in Lynchburg, SC.

A lady of tradition, Nelle was renowned for practicing hospitality in her lovely farm home on the hill at Pondville Farms. For decades the meals, parties and activates hosted at Pondville were memorable, meaningful and punctuated with southern delicacies that enticed many cooks to say, “May I have the recipe?” Nelle and Thelma “Coot” Rogers, Nellie’s life-long friend and workmate, were considered some of the best cooks in all Lee County. Those who placed their feet under Nelle and Coot’s table or gathered for a Clemson, hunting or Carolina Cup tailgate enjoyed bountiful servings of Fried Chicken and Biscuits, Grilled Chicken and mashed potatoes with Sunday Bullets (Le Sueur peas Petite Green Peas), Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken Salad, Baked and Fried Fish, Fried Quail and Yellow Cheese Grits, Meat Loaf, Turkey and Corn Bread Dressing, Cranberry Jeweled Jell-O Salad, Greens and Cornbread, Field Peas, Rice and Gravy, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Squash Casserole and numerous other dishes. These meats and sides were complimented with mouthwatering desserts like NaeNae’s Nut Cookies, Yellow Sheet Cake with NaeNae’s Secret Ingredient Chocolate Icing, Fruit Cake, 22 Minute Cake, Homemade Ice Cream, and many other Chocolate Delicacies! These meals were served in an environment that was clean, warm and inviting thanks to the domestic skills that these two matriarchs employed. Their work ethic saw the two laboring together with melodious chatter before the sun rose ensure a successful Clemson Football game tailgate or long after midnight to clean and put away the party fare after a wedding party, baby shower, birthday or holiday family gathering or some other joyous celebration.

Over the years many extended family members, guests and friends near and far called Pondville home away from home. As scripture acknowledges, through her love and generosity to the least of these, Nelle and Coot may have served “Angels unaware!” If one were to encapsulate Nelle’s life into a phrase it would be: Servant-Leader and loving caregiver.

Not only was beauty, warmth and a welcoming sense of hospitality expressed inside the walls of the family home, the grounds and gardens of Pondville were an expression of Nelle’s love of flowers and gardening and her desire to be a faithful steward of God’s creation as expressed in the opening chapters of Genesis. The expanse of acres that she, Coot and a parade of farm hands Nelle “stole” from the field to assist with manicuring the yard before an event, installing a new garden bed or performing regular maintenance on the flower beds, trees, grounds or vegetable gardens she designed and maintained was as Coot called it – “Miss Nelle’s PLEASURE!” Though not matching in scale or grandeur, these efforts, booked ended by the small and big pond that give Pondville its name, produced an effect that welcomed everyone to this country sanctuary in a fashion as magnificent as the approach road and surrounding grounds of Biltmore House and Gardens. The blooms and greenery from the grounds also graced church alters, wedding venues, tables for special events, hospital rooms and the homes of neighbors and friends as Nelle willingly shared the fruits of her labor. And speaking of fruits and vegetables: The afore mentioned tables of Nelle and Coot were often supplied with the bounty of Blain and Nelle’s vegetable gardens and fruit trees. Pondville’s kitchen counters always held a patchwork quilt of clear mason jars containing vibrant colors of preserved produce that included shades of greens, reds, yellows, oranges and browns with specs of spiced coloring that included: Pickle varieties like Crystal, Bread and Butter, Whole and Relished Artichoke; Vegetables like Stewed Tomatoes and Canned Green Beans; flavorful spreads for biscuits or breads like Peach, Crabapple and Blackberry Jelly and an occasional “experimental” treat as Nelle called them. Similarly the freezer busted at the seams with the ingredients for fall and winter feasts that were harvested, cleaned, prepped and preserved in a full-day marathon that engaged the countless hands and hearty fellowship and laughter of farm help and nearby neighbors preparing sweet corn on and off the cob; field peas, okra, butter beans, yellow summer crookneck squash, Sugared Figs (a technique learned from Blain’s mother Elizabeth), blueberries and other garden bounty. Whenever they could Nelle and Blain shared their personal passions for the art and science of agriculture and horticulture. Through involvement in Garden Club and Clemson Extension Programs, combined with her innate skills for teaching, Nelle instructed, inspired and launched many a budding gardener to get dirt under their finger nails. One can conclude that it is no accident that the Player’s son Pete and granddaughter Kayla work diligently everyday of the year in the challenging career of farming to provide food and fiber to this world while daughter Marie is the Garden Manager at the local Jared’s Ace Hardware. Though time, age and culture eventually produced a sun setting process on this aspect of Nelle’s life, she never lost the passion. As she expressed to a dear cousin just a year ago, “I just want to go dig a hole in the yard and plant something!” Nelle, like her husband Blain, was a “Tiller and Keeper of the Land” that loved nothing more than to watch something grow and that included other people’s desire to toil in the soil.

A member of the Greatest Generation, in all she did Nelle employed thrift, creativity, character, intentionality and Christian principles that encompassed the “Golden Rule” and demonstrated the belief that the most important possession you will ever own is your reputation and good name! Thus, Nelle’s goal was excellence with clear detail in all she did.

Mrs. Player was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, C. B. (Blain) Player, Jr. and a sister, Lillian (W.D) Arrants of Lexington, SC; surviving are children, Marie Player (Jake) Smith, Cleland Blain "Pete" (Marie) Player, both of Bishopville, and Weber Kirby Player (Marilyn) of Clemson; Brother Davis H. Kirby and sister Jean K. (Irvin ) Plowden of Rock Hill; and grandchildren, Bryan Smith, Kayla Player, Paul Smith and Kyle Player.

Acknowledged above, the family offers special thanks to the late Thelma "Coot" Rogers, lifelong family friend and faithful caregiver. The family is also grateful to the many medical and caregiving professionals who assisted the family during Nelle's aging process. Special thanks go to Dr. Oscar Lovelace and his staff, Rosa Richardson, Peggy Morrow, Elouise Wright, Geraldine Anderson and Thelma Bonham. No one walks the paths of life alone and The Player family acknowledges that the quality and quantity of Nelle and Blain’s lives in later years is a DIRECT REFLECTION of the love, care, skill and Christ like service of the names acknowledge above. In addition as this loving couple aged, the family cannot forget and offers a heartfelt thank you to the many family, friends and neighbors that created joy for all the Players by their visits, cards, food, gifts, phone calls and continuous appeals to God in prayer to shed grace upon our family. Our gratitude overflows.

To God be the glory great things He hath done so loved He the world that He gave us His son.

May we each pray – “Father God, you have given us so many rich blessings, today we ask you for one more – A Grateful Heart!”

Memorials may be made to St. Luke Cemetery c/o Molly Moore, 60 Bradley Road, Bishopville, SC 29010.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home for their kind service and friendship.

Lena Oree Baker Wilson FEBRUARY 27, 1926 – MAY 26, 2019

2019-05-30T14:52:00.001-04:00

FEBRUARY 27, 1926 – MAY 26, 2019

Lena Oree Baker Wilson, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, May 26, 2019. She was 93 years old.

Born February 27, 1926, in Lee County, South Carolina, Lena was one of seven children born to Lemuel and Lena Baker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Wilson; son, Larry Wilson; and siblings, Margaret Taylor, Vivian Farmer and James Baker.

Lena was a 1942 graduate of Ashwood High School in Bishopville, South Carolina, and was employed by the Port of Embarkation Navy Yard in Charleston, South Carolina. She was a self-taught artist and won many awards with the Charlotte Art Society. She was also a talented musician and played many instruments such as the piano, fiddle, violin, harmonica, Hawaiian guitar, mandolin. She was a piano tuner and taught many of her family and friends to play the piano. Lena was a Seamstress; she upholstered furniture, made draperies and sewed all of her children's clothing. A devout Christian, Lena and her husband held a non-denominational church in their home for many years.

Lena was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and her legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her three children, Donna Askew and husband, Ron, Michael Wilson, and Lana Boone and husband, John, all of Mint Hill, North Carolina; grandchildren, Kimberly, Tammy, Krystle and Leah; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Haleigh, Madison, Christian, Wyatt, and Sabrina. Also surviving are her siblings, Joyce Clarkson, Archie Baker and Gilbert Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 3:00 until 4:00 pm Saturday, June 1, 2019, at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road in Mint Hill, with a funeral service to follow at 4:00 in the funeral chapel. Officiating ministers are Jim Holt, Ken Pinney, Waverley Pierson and Suzanne McCorkell. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens.

Family and friends are invited to a meal following the service at Ron and Donna’s home.

Gerry Elizabeth Mull, 81

2018-11-01T09:23:00.003-04:00

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Gerry Elizabeth Mull, 81, a long-time resident of Myrtle Beach, passed away on October 29 from complications of an automobile accident.

She is survived by her brother, Benjamin Roscoe Mull II, who currently resides in Berea and her life-long friend Lila "Betty" Skinner, of Myrtle Beach. She is also survived by many loving cousins, friends and extended family.

Born in Greenville on October 21, 1937, Gerry was the daughter of Benjamin Roscoe Mull and Elizabeth "Betty" Thompson. Her mother died when she was only nine months old and she and her brother were reared by their grandmother, Eva Emily Rebecca Hunt Mull.

Graveside services will be held at Graceland Cemetery West, 4814 White Horse Road, Greenville, 29611 at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 1st. Following the graveside service, friends and family will be received at the home of Derrick and Julie Murdock, 613 Brixton Ct., Simpsonville, 29681.

Gerry was a graduate of Winthrop University, and received her Master's Degree from George Mason University. She taught for 33 years, primarily in Fairfax, Virginia before retiring in 1992.

Active in many organizations, Gerry was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution as well as Colonial Dames. She had traced her ancestry to Henry II, King of England. But she was most proud of her revolutionary war ancestor, Esli Hunt, who went off to fight at the Battle of Kings Mountain when he was only 16 and later fought with Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, to secure our nation's freedom.

Gerry Mull touched many lives, not only through her teaching, but her many volunteer activities and her many kindnesses will be greatly missed.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bishopville as well as the Knudsen Sunday School Class. A member of the Prestwick County Club in Myrtle Beach, she enjoyed golf and volunteered for the LPGA.

An avid traveler, she visited every state in the union as well as every continent. She walked the streets that Jesus walked in Israel, rode a camel in Cairo, marched with penguins in Antarctica, and learned to throw a boomerang with the Aborigines in Australia.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Bishopville, 229 W. Church St., Bishopville, SC 29010, or the DAR Tamassee School, 1925 Bumgardner Dr., Tamassee, SC 29686, which serves underprivileged children of Appalachia.

A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting www.mackeymortuary.com.

Lloyd Woffard Atkinson, July 30, 1936 - April 23, 2015

2015-04-25T03:07:00.002-04:00

Lloyd Atkinson

Lloyd Woffard Atkinson, 78, husband of Charlotte Lashley Atkinson, died Thursday, April 23, 2015, at his home.
Born July 30, 1936, in Lee County, he was a son of the late Madison Arthur Atkinson and the late Sarah Poole Atkinson. He was a graduate of Lynchburg High School and retired from Parker Auto Supply after 35 years of service. After accepting Jesus Christ as his personal Savior in 1991, he became a member of Northside Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife of 27 years; four children, Cheryl McLeod (Stanley) of Sumter, Wayne Atkinson (Debbie) of Wedgefield, Cindy Evans (Bill Porter) of Eastover, and Rusty McGee (Penny) of Sumter; step-children, Debra L. McElveen and Michael Wayne McElveen both of Sumter, Ann E. Deal (Tim) of Columbus, OH, Bobby Joe McGee of Lake City, Sandra Nesbitt of Georgetown, Linda McGee of Lake City, Diane Hephburn (Robert) of Scranton; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Iris DuBose (Bobby) of Sumter; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Bruce Derwin McGee and David Anthony McGee; six brothers, Edward, Leo, Buster, Claude, Glenn, and C.J. Atkinson; and a sister, Marie Schwartzback.
Funeral services will be held at 1 P.M. Monday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Jim Palmer and the Rev. Jimmy Holley officiating. Burial will be in the Wells Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Stanley McLeod, Jr., Jason Capell, Sidney Caples, Billy Atkinson, Mike Clint Weaver, and Brandon Deal.
Honorary pallbearer will be Paul Capell.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 P.M. Sunday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home, 306 Wilson St.
Memorials may be made to Northside Memorial Baptist Church, 1004 N. Main St., Sumter, SC 29153, Tri- County Hospice, 2560 Tahoe Dr., Sumter, SC 29150, or the Providence Baptist Church Building Fund, 2445 Old Manning Rd., Sumter, SC 29150.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Tri-County Hospice, especially to Kim Griffin, Sue Smith, and Sally McDuffie, for all of their care and compassion.
Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

DAVID J. McCALL

2015-04-09T07:52:00.000-04:00

DAVID J. McCALL

McCALL

David Jones (D.J.) McCall, widower of Melba McCall, died April 4, 2015. He was 95 years old.
Born in Summerton (Remini area), he was the son of the late Daniel Jones and Eunice Alsbrooks McCall.
Mr. McCall, a veteran of World War II, was a member of the Sumter Masonic Order (Claremont Lodge No 64, AFM) for (over) 60 years. He worked at Williams Furniture Company before and after the war, followed by 30 years at the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company. For 20 years, until the age of 88, he worked as a park ranger at Swan Lake – Iris Gardens in Sumter. It was his pleasure to give cart tours for thousands of visitors. In his early 80s, Mr. McCall worked as a security guard for Security Management of South Carolina.
Survivors include a son Jack (Rose) McCall and daughter, Judy McCall, who reside in Sumter; daughter Nancy (Tom) Brunson from Forsyth, Georgia; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Grandchildren include Eric McCall, Chris McCall, Mandi (Andy) King, Wendy Brunson, Kimberly (David) Ballard, Shane Brunson, and Michelle McCall. Also, Katie Hamilton and her children Nikki, Danny, and Caleb have been like grandchildren to him.
Mr. McCall was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Marion McCall, and seven sisters—Mary McCall, Lucille Silver, Belva Truesdale, Pearl McLeod, Sadie Hair, Maude Gainey, and Elizabeth Smith.
The family would like to thank the residents and staff at McElveen Manor for the love and care shown him for the past two years. Thanks go also to the staff at Sumter VA Clinic, Dorn VA Medical Center and Warriors Walk Hospice for the good care he received from them.
The family will greet friends and relatives on Monday, April 6 at Lakewood Baptist Church beginning at 3 p.m., followed by the memorial service at 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Building Fund at Lakewood Baptist Church, 3140 Nazarene Church Road in Sumter.
Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

Olin Daniel Price, Sr. - Saturday, February 14, 2015

2015-02-16T19:59:00.000-05:00

Olin Daniel Price, Sr., 68, husband of Shirley Branham Price, died Saturday February 14, 2015 at Tuomey Regional Medical Center in Sumter.

Born in Camden, he was a son of the late Joe K. Price and the late Mae Keller Price.

Mr. Price was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He owned and operated Bishopville Parts, Inc. for 46 years.

He was a Volunteer Fire Fighter for over 30 years; 1999 Fireman of the Year, served on the Bishopville City Council, served 4 years as President of the board for Robert E. Lee Academy, and served in the National Guard.

Mr. Price was a devoted husband, Daddy, Papa, and friend.

Survivors include his wife of Bishopville; one daughter, Lynn Price Daniels of Bishopville, one son, Danny Price (Kim) of Sumter; four grandsons, Cody Daniels, Chase Daniels, Dawson Price, and Keaton Price; two sisters, Ellen Lee (Carl) and Donna Galloway both of Camden; and two brothers, Leo Price (Susie) of McBee and Lewis Price (Pat) of Sumter.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday at Antioch Baptist Church with the Rev. David Robinson officiating.

Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Benny Laney, Ronnie Williams, Jerry Price, Derrick Brown, Junior Holland, Carl Whetsel, Russell Reeder, and Ran Reeder.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral home and other times at the home.

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

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RUPERT H. KIMBRELL JR. | The Sumter Item

2015-01-09T09:39:00.001-05:00

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BRIAN K. MCLEOD

2014-12-29T09:58:00.004-05:00

PINEWOOD - Brian Keith McLeod, 40, husband of Jennifer Lynn Newman McLeod, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia.

Born in Sumter, he was a son of Charlie Hampton McLeod and the late Mildred Raye McLeod. He was employed as an LTA at Becton-Dickinson. He was a member of Manchester Trail Riders and Po' Boys Hunting Club. Brian was a very caring and loving husband, father and grandfather. Some of the things he enjoyed were spending time with his family, going on trail rides, hunting and running beagles with his buddies. Never at a loss for words, Brian always had a funny joke or comment to make. There was never a dull moment with him around. It is an understatement to say this world will never be the same without him.

Survivors include his wife of Pinewood; father of Sumter; a daughter, Kelsey Lynn Newman (Bryan McElveen); a son, Dylan Keith McLeod; a grandson, Jackson Wyatt McElveen; a sister, Donna McLeod Brookshire (Chuck); a brother, Delbert McLeod (Susie); mother-in-law and father-in-law, Stephanie Taylor Newman and Richard S. Newman; a sister-in-law, Leigh N. Mitchell (Mitch); three nieces, Lindsey Raye Bartlette, Crystal L. Boykin and Sarah Grace Brookshire; and a nephew, Matthew Boykin Bruce, all of Sumter.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth W. McLeod.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Church of the Nazarene with Bryan Hatfield, chaplain of the Manchester Trail Riders, officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Nazarene Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Eric Brown, Johnny Buddin, Ronnie Burns, Thomas Charles, David "Pearl" Floyd and Jeff Meares.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Church of the Nazarene and other times at the home of Thomas and Dallen Charles, 355 Pearson Road.

Memorials may be made to John K. Crosswell Home for Children, 11 Crosswell Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.

In accordance with Brian's wishes, the family requests that all in attendance wear blue jeans and casual shirts.

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

Beverly Jean Hudson Branton - Sunday, November 16, 2014

2014-11-18T00:57:00.001-05:00

Hopkins, SC

Beverly Jean Hudson Branton, age 55, died on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Palmetto Health Baptist.

Born in Ft. Worth, TX, she was the daughter of Maurice A. Hudson and the late Geraldine Reffitt Hudson. Beverly graduated from St. Andrews Presbyterian College with a BA in Photojournalism. She was awarded second place by Governor Carroll Campbell for her work as a photojournalist and covering agriculture for the Conway Journal for two years in a row. She was an advocate for Breast Cancer and participated annually in the Breast Cancer walk to Charlotte. She traveled to Columbus, Ohio once a week for over 4 years to take care of her sister during her courageous battle with cancer. She enjoyed the outdoors and loved to travel. Beverly will be remembered as a loving daughter, mother, friend and kind soul. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her.

Surviving in addition to her father are: Step son, Dustin Smith of Conway; step daughter, Marie Branton of Conway; one brother - in- law, Vince Marchese of Columbus, Ohio and one grandchild, Camden Cash Branton.

In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by a son, Nicholas Branton, one sister, Sue Marchese and two nephews, Nathan Marchese and Christopher Marchese.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 12:00 pm in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tommy McDonald officiating.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 5-7 pm at Bullock Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to SCOA Cares Foundation, P.O. Box 2046, West Columbia, SC 29171.

You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Carol "Papa" Burr - Nov. 10, 2014

2014-11-12T09:48:00.003-05:00

Carol "Papa" Burr

Carol "Papa" Burr passed away on Nov. 10, 2014, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Born in Anson County, North Carolina, he was a son of the late Hamer Lee and Pearl Watkins Burr. After graduating from Ansonville High School, Carol attended mortuary school before joining the United States Air Force. He retired after 20 years of service to his country. During his service, Carol was awarded a Bronze Star, an Air Force Commendation Medal, an Organizational Excellence Award, an Air Force Good Conduct Medal, a National Defense Service Medal, a Vietnam Service Medal, a Longevity Service Award, an NCO Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon, a Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, a Vietnam Campaign Medal, and a Meritorious Service Medal.

In addition to his many military accomplishments, Carol became a licensed contractor and a licensed real estate broker. He was a Shriner, member of the Sumter Jamil Temple Shrine Club and a Master Mason, member of the Spring Hill Lodge. Carol also served on Sumter County Council for 12 years and was a past president of the Sumter County Republican Party. Carol was a member of Alice Drive Baptist Church for 30 years.

The accomplishment he was most proud of began after basic training in 1953, when he married Loretta Helms. Carol and Loretta were wed in a double ceremony with Carol's twin brother Harold and Harold's wife, Tonie. In the following years, he would become the proud father of three children and proud "Papa" of five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Carol is survived by his wife of 61 years, Loretta Burr; sons, Michael Carol Burr (Rhonda) and Robert Wayne Burr (Fonn); and daughter, Katherine Lee Burr Sydow (Mike). He is also survived by five grandchildren, Mandy Burr Ashley (Nick), Jessica Burr Lea (Jamie), Trenton Wayne Burr (Ashley), Caroline Elizabeth Sydow and Katherine Morgan Sydow; and six great-grandchildren, Collen Michelle Ashley, Aislin Fonn Lea, Caleb Whitner Ashley, Lauren James Lea, Ella Kay Burr and Evienne Reese Lea. He is survived by his twin brother, Harold Burr (Tonie); his brother, Hugh Watkins; his sister, Jo Alexander (Allen); and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Nancy Louise Burr, Alma Watkins Webb and Ruth Watkins Gray; two brothers, John T. Watkins and William H. Watkins; and his cherished daughter-in-law, Rhonda Posey Burr.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Alice Drive Baptist Church with Dr. Clay Smith and the Rev. Jock Hendricks officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Rickey Adcock, Joshua Burr, Landon Burr, Chandler Joyner, Dean Burr, Marty Atkinson, Richard Deese, Gerald Phillips and Chuck Bowers.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the men's Sunday school class of Alice Drive Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to Alice Drive Baptist Church, 1305 Loring Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29150 or to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. (www.woundedwarriorproject.org).

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

Walter Bryant Elmore - Friday, October 17, 2014

2014-10-19T12:45:00.001-04:00

Walter Bryant Elmore, 78, husband of Frances Loretta Bradham Elmore, died on Friday, Oct. 17, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Lee County, he was a son of the late Walter E. and Mary B. Stokes Elmore. He was a member of First Baptist Church and retired from the city of Sumter. He was a member of Claremont Masonic Lodge No. 64.

Survivors include his wife; two children, Brenda Hamm (Larry) and Richard "Rickie" Elmore (Debbie), both of Sumter; four granddaughters, Deanna Moore (Keith), Whitney Brown (Jacob), Ashleigh Hamm and Megan Burchfield (Zach); four great-grandchildren, Bryson Hamm, Kelsee Moore, Kenslee Moore and Benson Brown; two sisters, Ann Mitchell of Sumter and Jean Partin (Thomas) of Fayetteville, North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah J. McAfee.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Barber and the Rev. Charles Clanton officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Benevolence Fund or Singing Christmas Tree Fund, 107 E. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150.

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

Member of Sumter Masonic Lodge # 364 AFM - Joseph Milton Reynolds - Monday, October 13, 2014

2014-10-14T22:02:00.001-04:00

Joseph Milton Reynolds, age 79, beloved husband of 20 years to Sylvia Dorothy Umney Reynolds, died on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Tuomey Medical Center.

Born in Columbia, SC, Mr. Reynolds was the son of the late Clyde Eugene Reynolds and Annie Mae Long Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds retired after serving 21 years with the United States Air Force during which he served two tours in Vietnam. He later retired from Campbell Soup Company. He was an avid golfer and was active with the Shriners, Elks and VFW Post 3034. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Surviving in addition to his wife are: one son, Joey Reynolds and his wife Jackie of Bluffton; one daughter, Connie Vaught and her husband Doug of Lamar; five stepsons, Paul Davies of England, Mark Davies of Sumter, Gary Davies and his
wife Debbie of York, Daniel Davies of Sumter and Andrew Wright and his wife Melissa of Sumter; one stepdaughter, Kim Tedder and her husband George of Sumter; nineteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Reynolds was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Reynolds and two sisters.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 4:00 pm in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel, 1190 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, SC 29150 with Masonic and Elks Rites and Military Honors.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 or to the Elks Lodge 855, Sumter Special People, 1100 West Liberty Street, Sumter, SC 29150.

You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Charles Douglas Jenkins - Sunday, October 6, 2014

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Charles Douglas Jenkins, 90, husband of the late Jean Haynie Jenkins, died Sunday, October 6, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Charles Burgess Jenkins and the late Martha Brockington Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church. He was the owner of Triple A Fence Company. He was a US Navy veteran of World War II and member of the American Legion Post 15.

Survivors include three daughters, Janis J. Carlisle (Clem), Beth J. Andrews (Chuck), and Carol J. Brown (Randy), and); grandchildren, Paige C. Trebour (Christopher), Charles G. “Chuck” Carlisle (Heather), Charles H. “Chad” Andrews, IV (Elizabeth), Daniel J. Andrews (Lisa), Jason W. Brown, and Brandon H. Brown; and great-grandchildren, Lakin Trebour (Kendall), Conner Trebour, Madison Trebour, Hunter Ratliff, Tanner Ratliff, Haylee Ratliff, Jenkins Andrews, Caroline Andrews, Joshua Andrews, Caleb Andrews, and Anne Sullivan Andrews; a sister, Sara J. Rivers of Sumter; and special caregivers, Mary Davis and Mozell Thompson.

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Burgess J. DuBose, Thelma “Teddy” J. Shaw, and Eloise “Ella” J. Harrison.

Funeral services will be held at 3 P.M. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Clanton and the Rev. Bobby Jackson officiating. Burial will be in the Sumter Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandsons, Charles G. “Chuck” Carlisle, Christopher Trebour, Charles H. “Chad” Andrews, IV, Daniel J. Andrews, Jason W. Brown, and Brandon H. Brown.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jim and Eleanor Beard, Dave and Nancy McDuffie, Mike and Carol Bond, Alan and Ann Cannon, Mac and Gloria McEwen, and Bobby Sigley.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 P.M. Wednesday at First Baptist Church and other times at the home, 21 Radcliff Dr.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 107 East Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150.

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

Liston Hallie Bailey Jr. - Tuesday, October 7, 2014

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Sumter, SC

Liston Hallie Bailey, Jr., 85, widower of Florence Reynolds Bailey, died Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at McElveen Manor.

Born in Florence, he was a son of the late Clyde Edward Thomas and Viva Agnes Touchberry Thomas.

Mr. Bailey was a member of Northside Memorial Baptist Church and was retired from McLaughlin Ford.

Surviving are a son, Thomas L. "Tommy" Bailey (LaVonne) of Greenwood, SC; two daughters, Elaine B. Huggins of Sumter and Susan B. Dennard (Brad) of Cottontown, TN; six grandchildren, Kyle Huggins, Becky Barnette (Jordan), Michael T. Bailey (Lauren), Alicia B. Keely (Nick), Jeremy Dennard and Joshua Dennard; one great-grandchild, Kenleigh Barnette; two special friends, Margaret and Sollie Till, and his faithful dog, Peanut.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Marion E. Bailey; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Dickerson; and a son-in-law, Kenny Huggins.

Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Friday in the Chapel of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Holley and Rev. Mark Barnette officiating.

Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandchildren and John Touchberry.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday at the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of McElveen Manor and Caris Hospice for their loving care.

Memorials may be made to Northside Memorial Baptist Church, 1004 N. Main Street, Sumter, SC 29153.

On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com

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

Beatrice Metts Turner - October 1, 2014

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Branchville, SC

Beatrice Metts Turner, 87 years of age, died October 1, 2014. Mrs. Turner was born in Branchville, a daughter of the late Clarence M. Metts and Fannie Idella Walters Metts. She was a member of the Branchville Baptist Church. She was a nurse at Providence Hospital in Columbia, Manor Care Nursing Home, and Bowman Public School System. She was the widow of the late James Roy Turner Sr. and has been a member of the Branchville community for the past 18 years.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 4, 2014, at 11:00 A.M. at the chapel of Ott Funeral Home in Branchville. Burial will be in Sardis Cemetery in Branchville.

She is survived by one daughter, Gail (Barry) Rickman and one son Roy (Susan) Turner, both of W. Columbia, two sisters, Althea Dickson and Esther Jennings, both of Branchville, three grandchildren, Lauren (James) Watkins, Jennifer Rickman, and Allison Turner, one great grandchild, Breanna Mack, and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Friday, October 3, 2014, from 6 to 8 P.M., at the Ott Funeral Home in Branchville, 7305 Freedom Rd., Branchville, SC, 29432. Memorials may be made to Branchville Baptist Church, 691 Ott St., Branchville, SC, 29432, or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 810 Dutch Square Blvd., #114, Columbia, SC, 29201.

Online condolences can be made at www.ottfh.com

Andrew Gaulding, July 2, 1932 - September 27, 2014

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Andrew Gaulding

Andrew Gaulding, age 82, beloved husband of 63 years to Louise Ray Gaulding, died on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Tuomey Medical Center.

Born in Tallapoosa, GA, he was the son of the late Clyde B. Spears Gaulding and Rosa B. Clinard Gaulding. Mr. Gaulding, was retired from the United States Air Force as a TSgt after over twenty of service. He was an active member of the Jamil Shrine Club where he was a member of the Color Guard, an active member of the MRMA and of the Autumn Woods Christian Church. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Mr. Gaulding will be missed by all that knew him.

Surviving in addition to his wife are: two children, Keith Gaulding and his wife Cheryl of Dalzell and Karen Michalik and her husband John of Dalzell; one sister, Be Gebhart of Dover, DL; five grandchildren, Travis, January, Lindsey, Melissa, Andrew and Kimberly and nine great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 11:00 am in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tim Brown officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 pm in the Ft. Jackson National Cemetery with full military honors.

The family will receive one hour prior to the service from 10:00 -11:00 am on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Bullock Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the Shriners Children's Hospital, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenwood, SC 29605.

You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

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Reverend G.W. Harrell, Jr. - Tuesday, September 23, 2014

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Rev. G.W. Harrell, Jr., 82, beloved husband of the late Alpha May Hodge Harrell, made the journey home Tuesday, September 23, 2014.

Born January 15, 1932 in Greensboro, NC, he was the son of the late Glenn Washington Harrell, Sr. and the late Maxine Glenn Harrell. He began his call to preach in 1950 while attending Sumter First Church of the Nazarene.

His first pastorate was in 1952 at Great Falls Nazarene in Chester County, SC. He served as Pastor of Berclaire Nazarene in Memphis, TN, Garden Road Nazarene in Charleston County, SC, Florence Nazarene in Florence County, SC, Associate Pastor of Lem Turner Church of the Nazarene in Jacksonville, FL, Associate Pastor of Bennettsville Nazarene in Marlboro County, SC, and retired as Pastor of Calvary Church of the Nazarene where he served from 1973 – 1997.

Following his retirement, he was Interim Pastor for Walterboro Nazarene in Colleton County, SC, Georgetown Nazarene in Georgetown County, SC, and Associate Pastor of Manning New Start Nazarene in Clarendon County from 1999 – His End of Call. He organized and assisted with organizing Nazarene Churches in SC. He also served on the Trevecca Nazarene College Board (now Trevecca Nazarene University), the Salvation Army Boy’s Club Board, and numerous SC Nazarene District Boards.

Survivors include two sons, Glenn A. Harrell (Tammi), Samuel Joseph Harrell (Barbara), both of Sumter; a daughter, Patricia Martin of Houston TX; a brother, Robert Harrell of Sumter; a sister, Martha Nevins of Ridgeland, SC; seven grandchildren, Jeremy Harrell (Michelle), Paige Watts (Brian), Brian Harrell (Cathy), Ariel Harrell, Joe Moore, Lisa Ricci (Danny), & Amy Becker (Zachary); eight great-grandchildren, Glenn Wesley Harrell, Kylee Watts, J.P. Watts, Wyatt Watts, Cole Yomtob, Drake Donlon, Autumn Moore, and Ce Ce Ricci; and many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; a daughter, Bonnie Lois Harrell (an infant); a sister, Barbara Harrell Hodges; a son-in-law, Logan Martin; two grandsons, Jonathan Martin, and Robert Allen Harrell (an infant), and a great-niece, Adalynn Marie Lester (an infant).

Funeral services will be held at 1p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Sumter First Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Greg Pressley, Rev. Vilma Horne, Rev. Dale Turner, Rev. Dr. Albert Truesdale, and District Superintendent Dr. Eddie Estep officiating.

Interment will be at the Calvary Nazarene Cemetery. Jessie McLeod, Jerry Hyatt, George Geddings, Joe Waldron, Howard Pew, Mike Larkins, Tim Alsbrooks, and St. Andrews Albert will serve as pallbearers.

The family extends special thanks to Dr. Alton Jordan, Dr. James B. Cahill, Mr. Howard Pew, and all who cared so tenderly for him at National Healthcare.

Memorials can be made to the Worship Department at Sumter First Church of the Nazarene, 3700 Patriot Parkway, Sumter, SC 29154.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday before the service and other times at the home, 4500 Nazarene Church Road.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium is in charge of the arrangements. www.ecsfuneralhome.com

Harriett Ann Brodie Buckley - Sunday, August 31, 2014

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Harriett Ann Brodie Buckley NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Harriett Ann Brodie Buckley passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014, surrounded by her family. She is survived by husband, John Dennis Buckley, daughters, Kathleen Renee Buckley and Jennifer Maureen Elizabeth Cannon, son, John Michael Buckley, and her four grandchildren, Maureen Elizabeth Buckley, Kristina Ellen Buckley, John Patrick Buckley, and John Declan Cannon. She was the only daughter of Mr Otto Brodie and Mrs Annelle McLendon Brodie, born and raised in Bishopville, SC. She attended Winthrop College earning a teaching degree in 1957 and moved to Newport News, VA in 1960 where she and her husband raised their family and resided for 54 years until her death. Mrs. Buckley was very involved in her children's activities as well as had a great love for gardening and flowers. She was a founding member and president of the Denbigh Plantation Garden Club. Her greatest enjoyment for the past 15 years was spending time with her grandchildren. A graveside memorial service will be held Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 11:00 at Bishopville Presbyterian Church in Bishopville, SC. Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.

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James Rudolf Melton - August 20, 2014

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James Rudolf Melton

A funeral service to celebrate the life of James Rudolf Melton, 86, of Cassatt, SC, will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel. Pastor Jeff Grubbs and Rev. John Hallman will officiate. Burial will follow in Quaker Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1:00 PM, 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Mr. Melton’s memory to Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Association-Mid State-SC, 3223 Sunset Blvd. Suite 100, W. Columbia, SC 29169 or Agape Hospice, 141 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC 29210.

James Rudolf Melton, husband of Mary Frances Cureton Melton, died August 20, 2014. He was born in Darlington, SC, the son of the late Elwyn and Marie Andrews Melton. Mr. Melton was a member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church.

He was a US Navy veteran and was retired from DuPont in the Power Plant and Wastewater Division. Mr. Melton also built and ran the North Central Market and Grill in Cassatt.

Mr. Melton is survived by his wife; daughters, Caroline Cureton Melton and Elizabeth Andrews Melton Ballard, both of Cassatt; sons, James Elwyn Melton and Frank Cureton Melton, both of Cassatt; 7 grandsons; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and his sisters, Peggy M. Green of Florence, SC and Shirley M. Wells of Franklin, TN.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Agape Hospice for their special care.

Besides his parents, Mr. Melton was predeceased by his son, John Felder Melton.

Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements.

James R Melton - August 20, 2014

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James R. Melton, 86, of Cassatt, SC, died Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Plans are incomplete and will be announced by Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel.

VELDA W. ANDERSON - Thursday, August 14, 2014

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Velda Rose Williams Anderson, 79, wife of Gilbert Anderson, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, at her home. Born in Casey County, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Arlis D. and Pearl Durham Williams. Mrs. Anderson was a member of Northside Memorial Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of Sumter; three sons, James Watson (Linda) of Sumter, Elmer Watson (Carlene) of Ohio and Jacob Anderson of Washington state; one daughter, Jean Papucci (O.J.) of Sumter; one stepson, Robert Anderson (Diana) of Washington; two stepdaughters, Randi Eppileto of Oregon and Amy Gonzales (Fred) of Texas; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Northside Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Sumter Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Northside Memorial Baptist Church and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to the Northside Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund, 1004 N. Main St., Sumter, SC 29153. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

Carolyn Mathis Sellers, July 28, 2014

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Bishopville, SC

Carolyn Mathis Sellers, 80, widow of the late George "Buster" Sellers, died July 28, 2014. Service will be held on Thursday, July 31 at 1 p.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 30 from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m.

Mrs. Sellers, daughter of the late Brantley Mathis and Mattie Elmore Mathis, was born in Lee County. Surviving are two sons, George Michael Sellers and his wife, Connie Drake, and Davis Thomas Sellers of Bishopville; five grandchildren, Justin Sellers of Edgefield, Lindsay Sellers of Simpsonville, Dylan Sellers of Union, Zandra Carl of Winchester, Virginia, and Matthew Coats of Lexington; five great-grandchildren, and a brother, James Mathis of Irmo.

Mrs. Sellers retired from Lee County Hospital in Bishopville. She was a lifelong member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church.

She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be missed dearly.

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

Shirley Elizabeth McDaniel Kolb, July 27, 2014

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Shirley Elizabeth McDaniel Kolb, age 77, beloved wife of the late Sidney Burgess Kolb (Sumter Lodge No. 364 AFM), died on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. She was born in Florence County, a daughter of the late Oliver Wendell McDaniel and Elizabeth Huggins McDaniel. She worked as a Radiologist Technologist at Tuomey Regional Medical Center for 52 years. She was a member and past president of the Pilot Club, and a member and past president of the Sumter Women's Bowling Association. She was an active member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, where she served as the treasurer of the FAHOLO Sunday School Class, and was a member of the United Methodist Women and felt her friends there were her special and second family. She had many special friends throughout the community and she served many happy hours as a volunteer in the church office. Surviving are: two brothers, Wyman O. McDaniel and special friend Annie Dell Green of Bishopville, and Don Raemon McDaniel and his wife Fena of Bishopville; a sister, Marcelene Heitkemper and her husband Louie of Tell City, IN; 4 nephews, Mark L. Heitkemper and his wife Judy, Rodney O. McDaniel, Don Raemon McDaniel, Jr. and his wife Greta and Rev. Fred S. McDaniel and his wife Linda and; 5 nieces, Deborah M. Ferguson and her husband Philip, Elizabeth M. McMillian and her husband Scott, Marcie Liz H. Tabor, Anna Margaret M. Doby and her husband Bryan, and Michelle H. Gentry and her husband Chad ; 7 great nieces; 5 great nephews; two great-great nieces; and one great-great nephew. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 30,2014 at 11:00am at the Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Steve Holler and the Rev. Fred S. McDaniel officiating. Burial will be private at the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Bryan Doby, James Doby, Philip Ferguson, Mark Heitkemper, Rae McDaniel, Rod McDaniel, Hunter McMillian, and Scott McMillian. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of FAHOLO Class of Trinity United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 from 6-8pm at Bullock Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to The Tuomey Foundation, 115 N. Sumter Street, Ste. 120, Sumter, SC 29150 or to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 226 W. Liberty Street, Sumter, SC 29150. You may sign the family's guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Obituary for The Rev. Father Frederick F. Masad

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The Reverend Frederick F. Masad was born on October 9, 1934 in Columbia, SC, the first child of Frederick F. Masad and Cathleen Metz Masad. He graduated in 1952 from Bishopville High School before entering St. Bernard Seminary in Cullman, Alabama, from which he graduated in 1956. He then entered the Theological College at Catholic University of America to complete his studies. He was ordained a priest at St. Peter Parish in Columbia, the church of his baptism, on May 21, 1960.

A beloved highlight of his ministerial career was as a teacher of history at Bishop England High School in Charleston from 1962 to 1971. Father Masad served in numerous parishes over the course of his fifty-four years of priesthood. These included pastorates at St. Mary in Hartsville, St. Anthony in Florence, Our Lady of the Hills in Columbia, St. Andrew in Myrtle Beach, and, closing out his career, at St. John Neumann in Columbia, at which he served twenty-two years as Pastor and four years as Pastor Emeritus.

He is survived by his brother, Cleve Masad (Brittmarie) of Petaluma, California; niece, Jolene Masad; nephew, Marquan Masad; great nephew, Bradin Masad; sister-in-law, Jaffra Masad; and by his cousin, Bette Blankenship of Columbia. He was predeceased by his brother, Edward Masad.

A Vigil Prayer Service followed by visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20 at 7:30 P.M. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church (100 Polo Road, Columbia). Rev. C. Alexander McDonald will preside with Rev. D. Anthony Droze as homilist.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, July 21 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Rev. Msgr. Richard D. Harris, V.G. will preside with Rev. C. Alexander McDonald as homilist.

Bridget J. Schaffer

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Sumter, SC

Bridget J. "Bridie" Schaffer, 92, widow of Rawland T. Schaffer, died on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at her

home.

Born on Oct. 9, 1921, in Dublin, Ireland, she was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Hughes

Freeman. She retired from Campbell Soup Co. and the Sumter Police Department after serving more

than 20 years as a crossing guard. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church.

Survivors include four children, Ruth Spradlin of Columbia, and Mary Aquilar, Tony Ellis (Wanda) and

Pat Hill (Charles), all of Sumter; a special friend, Virginia Ruis; two sisters, Madge Burke of Ireland

and Carmel Whitson of New York; a brother, Tony Freeman of New York; eight grandchildren; eight

great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Mae Doyle; and three brothers, Tommy Freeman, Johnny

Freeman and Richard Freeman.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with the

Rev. Charles Donovan, C.Ss.R. officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and

other times at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church, P.O. Box 1589, Sumter, SC

29151 or to Tuomey Hospice, 500 Pinewood Road, Suite 2, Sumter, SC 29154.

The family would like to express a special thanks to Debbie Felder and Kim Cunningham for their

love and care.

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

arrangements. www.ecsfuneralhome.com

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