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Death Notices Arthur Ray Bailey, age 59, of Florence, SC died January 2, 2013 at the McLeod Hospice House. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home and other times at the residence of Mr. Mrs. Hutchinson. Mrs.
Pearline Frasier Blake, age 81, of Salters, SC, passed on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Arrangements will be announced by Henryhnd Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. The family is receiving friends at, 258 N. Lane Road, Lane, SC. Mrs.
Sepha Mae Monroe Burgess, age 97, pass on Jan. 1, 2013. Arrangments will be announced by RedmondRichardson Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. James Burroughs, age 57, died Monday, December 31, 2012 at his residence in Florence, S.C. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Palmer Memorial Chapel.
Robert Burroughs, age 69, died on Sunday, December 30, in Dillon, SC. The family will receive visitors at Wallace Circle in Marion, SC. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Jackson McGill Funeral Service of Marion, SC. Donald Darrell Eldred, age 51, of Effingham, SC died on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Cain Funeral Home is assisting the family.
William Everett Oliver, age 73, of Timmonsville, died Jan 2, 2013 from injuries sustained in an auto related accident. Visitation will be today Thursday, Jan 3, 2013 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. Ghesa Yashiia Graves, age 31, died December 31 in Myrtle Beach, SC. The family will recieve visitors at Southern Forest Apartments, 2801-D Plaza Court, Marion, SC 29571.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Jackson McGill Funeral Service of Marion. Joey Haynes Hunt, age.34, of Maxton, NC, died Sunday, December 30, 2012. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Friday at Cooper Funeral Home in Dillon, SC. Mrs.
Rebecca Clavon Laws died Tuesday January 1, 2013. Arrangements will be announced by Bacote-Eaddy Funeral Home of Timmonsville. The family is receiving friends at 6810 Three Mile Branch Road, Lynchburg. Elton Matthews, age 70, of Darlington, SC, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012. Arrangements will be announced by Kistler Hardee Funeral Home of Darlington.
Dorothy Outzs McLaurin, age 88, of Bethune, SC, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013. BrownFuneral Home will announce funeral plans. Larry Thomas died Wednesday January 2, 2013. Arrangements will be announced by Peoples Funeral Service of Florence. The family is receiving friends at 309 W.
Roughfork Street, Florence. Mary F. Walker, of Latta, SC died Tuesday at McLeod Medical Center in Dillon, SC. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by House of Thomas Funeral Home of Dillon, SC Mr. John Calvin "Jabo" Webster, age 74, of McColl, SC, passed on Monday, December 31, 2012.
Family visitation will be held from on Thursday, January 3, 2012 at Rogers Funeral Home in McColl. Juanita Hewitt DILLON Juanita Hewitt, 76, died Tuesday, January 1, 1 2012, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6-8 p.m.at the funeral home.
Born in Dillon County, March 3, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Harry Young and Louise Elkins Young. She was retired from Dixiana Mills. Survivors include her children, Cathy Prindle, and Georgia (Floyd) DuBose both of Camillus, NY, and Richard (Sandy) Harrison of Latta; sister, Virginia Coates of Dillon; 7 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren. Sign or read the guest book for this Obituary at www.scnow.com Wilbur T. Dixon FLORENCE Wilbur Thomas Dixon, 94, died peacefully Jan.
1, 2013 in a local hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be Friday, Jan 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Layton-Anderson Funeral Home. The family will speak to visitors after the service. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Forest Park, Illinois.
Mr. Dixon was born in Chicago, the son of the late William and Amanda Wick Dixon. He served in the US Army in the South Pacific during WWII. Mr. Dixon Was Past Master of OBITUARIES Mullins, SC, a son of the late Mason Hartstene and Annie Rast Hubbard.
He graduated Florence Fligh School and attended the University of South Carolina. Mr. Hubbard was inducted into the United States Army in 1941, and served in the Third Armored Spearhead Division during World War II. His division participated in the Invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. They also liberated the prisoners at the Nordhausen Concentration Camp.
A decorated soldier, he was the recipient of five Bronze Battle Stars, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, a Good Conduct Medal, and a Purple Heart. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3181, and past member of the American Legion, Post 1. Mr. Hubbard, along with his brother, Mason H. Hubbard, was the founder and operator of Hubbard's Cleaners for forty-three years before retiring in 1990.
He was a member of First Baptist Church for 82 years. He was also an avid golfer and past member of the Florence Country Club. He was also a member of the Tri-County Seniors League. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Florence Miller Hubbard; and his brother, Mason H. Hubbard, Jr.
Survivors include his daughter, Judith H. "Judy" (Robert) Young of Florence; his son, Dr. Charles R. (Denise) Hubbard, of Columbia; four grandchildren, Ashley Young (Erik) Norton of Columbia, Dr. Curtis Robert "Robbie" Young, III, of Boston, Jennifer Rebecca Hubbard and Caroline Elizabeth Hubbard, both of Columbia; four greatgrandchildren, Sara Tison Norton, Anna Miller Norton, Margaret Helen Norton and Charles Hubbard Norton, all of Columbia; sister-in-law, Bernice C.
Hubbard of Florence; and close friend, Frank Stokes, of Florence. The family deeply appreciated the love and support of Mr. Hubbard's friends and extended family, and devoted caregiver, Pearl M. Crawford. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 300 S.
Irby Florence, SC Sign or read the guest book for this Obituary at www.scnow.com Rev. James Monroe Bradley, Jr. FLORENCE Funeral services for Rev. James Monroe Bradley, Jr. will be conducted 1:00 p.m.
Friday, January 4, 2012 at Cumberland United Methodist Church, Florence. Burial will follow in the Mayesville Cemetery, Mayesville, SC. He died on Friday, December 28, 2012 in a local hospital after an illness. Rev. Bradley, Jr.
was born August 15, 1934 in Mayesville, SC to the late Rev. James Monroe Bradley, Sr. and Mrs. Viola Wilson Bradley. He received his formal education in the Sumter County School District and graduated from the Mayesville Institute in Mayesville.
He continued his studies at Morris College, Sumter, SC for a year. He later transferred to Claftin University in Orangeburg, SC where he graduated with an A. B. degree in Religion Education. Afterwards, he went to Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, GA and received his Masters of Divinity.
Rev. Bradley holds a PH.D. degree in Religion from Drew University in New Jersey. In 1964, Rev. Bradley was the youngest appointed District Superintendent for the S.
C. United Methodist Conference. Also in 1965, he was a delegate from South Carolina United Methodist Conference in Europe, whereby he travelled to London, England, Paris, France, Rome, Italy and Venice. THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013 5A Rev. Bradley served as a United Methodist minister for 42 years in the state of South Carolina.
His churches were: Wesley U.M. Church, Aiken, SC; St. Paul U.M. Church, Camden, SC; Wesley U.M. Church, Cheraw, SC; Silver Hill U.M.
Church, Spartanburg, SC; District Superintendent of the Orangeburg District; Emmanuel U.M. Church, Sumter, ty U.M. Church, Orangeburg, SC; Wesley U. M. Church, Charleston, SC; St.
Mark U.M. Church and St. Matthew Church, Taylor, SC; Wesley U.M. Church, Hopewell U.M. Church, Cedar Grove U.M.
Church, St. James U.M. Church of the York St. James Charge, York, SC. He was united in marriage for 54 years to Nellie Chambers Bradley of Cheraw, SC and to this union two children were born.
His daughter Rosemary Nell Bradley preceded him: in death and his son, James Monroe Bradley III, a retired police officer for the Columbia City Police Department of the home. He. also leaves: four nephews, Allen I. (Carol) Richburg III of Ladson, SC; Stefan R. (Alexandra) Richburg of Middletown, DE; Ret.
Colonel Darryl M. (Virginia) Bradley of Moline, IL and Jeremiah W. (Andrea) Bradley of Rock Hill, SC; two nieces, Melvia Richburg (Gee Coleman) Eley of Newport News, VA and Jennifer I. Richburg of Bear, DE; five grandnephews; three grandnieces; and a host of other relatives and friends. Casket will be placed in the church one hour prior to service.
The family is receiving friends at the home, 201 Cameron Lane, Florence. Memorial and Condolence messages may be mailed to Ideal Funeral Parlor, 106 E. Darlington Street, Florence, SC 29506 or visit our website at www. idealfuneral.com to leave a message for the family. Sign or read the guest book for this Obituary at www.scnow.com James Edgar "Bub" Norton COLUMBIA A memorial service for James Edgar "Bub" Norton, 91, will be held at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Union United Methodist Church, Irmo. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Interment will be at a later date in Cedardale Cemetery, Mullins, SC. Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, Irmo, is assisting the family. Mr.
Norton died Monday, December 31, 2012 following a lengthy illness. Born in Mullins, he was the eldest son of the late James Edgar and Bertha Mae Ard Norton. He was a Naval Aviator and Flight Training Instructor during WWII stationed at Pensacola, FL and the Philippines. After returning from war, he married the love of his life, Sara Sarratt of Gaffney, SC. His younger sisters still claim responsibility for bringing the two of them together, as well they should.
Sara and Jim remained steadfast to one another through 65 years of marriage. Second only to his love of family was his love for Mullins and the Little Pee Dee River and everything the town and river offered. He was an avid fisherman and noted storyteller whose ability to craft a tale influenced both young and old around him. Stories of Mullins and his exploits as a child painted vivid pictures of a simpler time gone by and a family life rich beyond compare. The River provided the setting for many of his best stories and happiest childhood memories.
He graduated from USC with a degree in Civil Engineering and his entire career was spent in this field. He was an amazingly faithful manager in both his business dealings and his personal life which both his employees and family can attest to. He was fair in his dealings, a man of his word and a man of true character. Jim was a 32 degree Mason with the Columbia Lodge York Rite, and the Omar Shrine Temple. He was a member of Union United Methodist Church, Irmo.
Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Sara; daughter, Barbara Otteson (James) of Owatonna, MN; son, James E. "Chip" Norton III of Louisville, KY; dren, Jessamy Almquist (Zack), Elizabeth Otteson, Kari Munro (Devon), Paul Otteson (Natasha) and Annelise Lucas (Donnie); great-grandchildren, Dane, Gracie, Logan, Jorun, and Jake; sisters, Mildred Rogers (Charles) and Nancy Poston Jerry), both of Columbia; and brother, Johnny L. Norton (Ellwyn) of Hemingway. He was predeceased by his brothers, Rev. Hal Norton and Billy Norton; and sisters, Marjorie Seale, Tina Martin, Verna Bozardt.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stone Mark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbar funerals.com. Sign or read the guest book for this Obituary at www.scnow.com John Henry Kelly "Chip" Lide of Darlington; his sisters, Pamela Floyd of Florence; Bonita Johnson of Darlington; Shirley Barr of Timmonsville; Debbie Bateman of Hamlet, NC; Donna Dennis of Darlington; and Tammy Ramsey of Darlington; his grandchildren, Christian, Timmy, Justin, Lexie, Trae, Cody, Katie, Taylor and Ashley; his great grandchildren; Gage, Addisen, Maycee, and Levi; and several nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his sisters, Carol Elaine Perkins, Angel Bernice Perkins; and by his adoptive parents, John and Mary Kelly. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Sign the online register at www.kistlerhardeefuneralh ome.com Sign or read the guest book for this Obituary at www.scnow.com DARLINGTON, SC John Henry Kelly, 58, of Darlington died on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Kistler Hardee Funeral Home in Darlington. Funeral services will be held at a later date. John was born in Lamar, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Henry Ford Perkins and Ada Belle Turner.
John worked in construction and enjoyed fishing, reading, Gamecocks and was a Bill Elliott NASCAR fan. Surviving are his life partner, Diane Sheffield of Florence; his daughters, Stacey Flowers (Jim) of Florence; Tracey (Brent Blalock) Owens of Florence; and Brandy Kelly Cannon (Ronnie) of Marion; his step son, Robert Sheffield of Florence; his step daughters, Joyce Collins of Florence, and Debbie Huggins of Hartsville; his brother, James Mrs. Charlotte Shirley White McClease DARLINGTON Funeral service for Mrs. Charlotte Shirley White McClease of Darlington will be 12 Noon Friday, January 4, 2013 in Full Gospel Church of Christ, Florence. Elder Earl McCullough, Pastor.
Burial will follow in Odom Cemetery directed by MitchellJosey Funeral Home, Darlington. Mrs. McClease died Sunday, December 30, 2012 in a Florence hospice house. She was born in Darlington a daughter of the late David and Easter Mae Davis White. She was the widow of Jerry Bell McClease.
She was educated at Mayo High School and was employed with the Darlington County School District. Survivors include: her children: Hester White (Edward McCall, Jr.) of the home, Jacqueline (Jack) Gattison, William 'Bill" (Diane) White both of Darlington, Jerry "Lacey" (Tammy) McClease of Cleveland, OH and Travis (Shana) McClease of Florence; 20 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; 5 great great grands; an aunt, Ella Mae Parker of Baltimore, MD: nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Annie Lou White and Georgianna Lunn; by two grandsons: Lester and Max "Tweet" White. The family is receiving friends at the home of a son and 1-law, William "Bill" and Diane White of 905 Howle Avenue, Darlington. Sign or read the guest book for this Obituary at www.scnow.com Martha Coleman McKithen FLORENCE Funeral services for Mrs.
Martha Coleman McKithen will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2013 at New Zion Baptist Church Timmonsville. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. She died on Saturday, December 29, 2012 in a local hospital after an illness. Martha, the daughter of Robert and Agnes Samuel Coleman, was born March 8, 1924 in Florence County.
She attended the public schools of Florence County and was formerly employed as a Maintenance Technician at the Federal Building in Florence, SC. Martha was a lifelong member of New Zion Baptist Church Timmonsville, SC where she served faithfully on the Senior Choir and Missionary Society until her health declined. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny McKithen; a son, Robert McKithen; and four siblings, Clarence Coleman, Mae Gibbs, George Coleman and Hubert Coleman. She is survived by: her beloved children, five daughters, Fronnie Rose, Nellie Pressley, Martha Porter, all of Florence, SC; Agnes James of Irvington, NJ and Patricia John) Lilly of Brooklyn, NY; three sons, Charles McKithen of Florence, SC; Ronald (Linda) McKithen of Rosamond, CA and Willis (Hilda) McKithen of Covington, GA; 38 grandchildren, to included two reared in the' home, Alan and Lisa McKithen of Florence, SC; 58 great grandchildren to include one reared in the home, Amy (Robert) Brailey of Florence, SC; 24 great great grandchildren; aunts, Bessie (Nathaniel) Wilder of Florence, SC and Wilhelmina Williams of Baltimore, MD; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Shabbona, Illinois Masonic Lodge member of the Valley of Freeport, Illinois Scottish Rites and member of Omar Shrine.
Mr. Dixon love to share secret of longevity "Eat plenty of Fruit." Wilbur was married to the late Grace Jahnke Dixon. Surviving include many nieces, nephews and friends. He was the brother of Charles, Edna, Pearl, Orville and Audrey. Memorials may be made to the Chicago Shriners Hospital, 2211 N.
Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60707. Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, 4210 W. Palmetto Street is assisting with local arrangements. Sign or read the guest book for this Obituary at www.scnow.com Charles R. Hubbard FLORENCE Charles Rast Hubbard, 94, died peacefully Sunday, December 30, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, 4, 2013, in Waters-Powell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. Mr. Hubbard was born in Sign or read the guest book for this Obituary at www.scnow.com Mr.
Willie Joe Purvis SCRANTON Mr. Willie Joe Purvis, 50, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013, after a sudden illness. Funeral services will be at 6:00 P.M., Friday, January 4, 2013, at Carolina Funeral Home Chapel, Scranton. The family will receive friends from 4:00 6:00 Friday, prior to the services, at the Funeral Home. Mr.
Purvis was born June 21, 1962, in Florence County; a son of Myrtie Irene Beard Purvis and the late Willie Scurry Purvis. He was formerly married to Joann Porter Purvis and was employed as a Brick Mason with his brother, Roy McElveen. Surviving in addition to his mother of Charleston; are his children; Willie Joe Purvis, Jr. (Hope Melton, fiancee') of Scranton and Victoria Nicole Purvis (Parker Arnett, fiance') of Lake City: 5 grandchildren; three brothers, Roy McElveen, Paul McElveen, Donald Purvis all of Scranton; sister, Mary Ann Love of Charleston. Sign or read the guest book for this Obituary at www.scnow.com See DEATHS.
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