Remembering Orangeburg neighbors: Recent obituaries
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COPE -- Willie Mae Sanders Kittrell, 86, of Cope, passed away Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Thompson Funeral Home chapel in Orangeburg. Burial will follow in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Scott Alewine and the Rev. Ken Hay will be officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral service.
Mrs. Kittrell was born Sept. 21, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Lonnie Sanders and the late Ruby Rollison Sanders. She was a member of Covenant Baptist Church in Orangeburg. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Malcolm Kittrell; son, Ricky Kittrell; and her brother, Tommy Sanders.
Survivors include her sons, Roger Kittrell (Dale) and Terry Kittrell (Lena); four grandsons, Jared Kittrell (Rebecca), Jeremy Kittrell (Kristi), Josh Kittrell and Matthew Kittrell; nine great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Naomi, Eden, Nakoda, Noah, Ethan, Ava, Porter and Sarah Kate; brothers, Frank Sanders, Robert Sanders and Kenny Sanders (Patty); sister, Annie Ruth Crapps (James); sister-in-law, Remell Sanders; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to give a sincere “thank you” to the staff of Grove Park Hospice and especially Vickie, Daniell, Jackie and Jennifer for their love and support during this difficult time.
Memorials may be made to Grove Park Hospice, 1324 Grove Park NE, Orangeburg, SC 29115.
Friends may call at the residence of Mrs. Willie Mae.
Please sign the family's online guest book at www.thompsonfh.net
NEESES -- Alaric Justin "A.J." Williams, 31, of Neeses, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019.
A. J. was born in Okinawa, Japan, to Robert Joseph Ridenbaugh and Betsy Evonne Williams. He graduated high school and attended Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.
Survivors include his mother, Betsy Evonne Williams; a brother, Dustin Ridenbaugh; grandmother, Betsy Bates Williams of Neeses; an aunt, Terri Fogle (Dale) of Woodbridge, Virginia; an uncle, Lynn Williams of Neeses; and a number of cousins.
Memorials may be made to Women's on Missions at Bethany Baptist Church, 125 Bethany Road, Orangeburg, SC 29115.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.dukesharleyfuneralhome.com.
ORANGRBURG -- Ms. Bessie Lou Nelson, 75, of Orangeburg, passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.
Funeral plans will be announced by W.B. Crumel Funeral of North.
Friends may visit at the residence of her daughter, Gloria (Sammie) Jenkins, 151 Roper Circle, Orangeburg, and also call the funeral home.
ORANGEBURG -- Ms. Agatha Mack, 67, of 562 Landfill Road, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 at her residence.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
Family and friends may call at the residence or Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.
Online condolences may be sent to www.simmonsfuneralhome.com.
ORANGEBURG -- Barbara Guinyard, 60, of 2844 Bamberg Road, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at Prisma Health Richland, Columbia.
Funeral services will be announced at a later date by the Carroll Mortuary of Bamberg.
Friends may call at the residence.
SANTEE -- Mrs. Mozell Sellers, 86, of 169 Bronco Court, Santee, passed away at her residence on Nov. 11, 2019.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Williams Funeral Home of Elloree.
Friends may call at the residence and at the funeral home.
ORANGEBURG -- Mr. Leroy "Bubba" Colter, 81, of Pecan Grove Apartments, Orangeburg passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at the Regional Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.
Friends may call at the residence of his niece Betty Moore, 509 Eastwood Circle, Orangeburg, or the Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.
Condolences may be sent to www.simmonsfuneralhome.com
DENMARK -- Kareem E. Davis, 12, of 195 Cypress Ave., Denmark died at his residence Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
Funeral services will be announced at a later date by the Denmark Chapel of the Carroll Mortuary.
Friends may call at 3182 Church St., Denmark.
ORANGEBURG -- Kathleen Betty MacInnes of Orangeburg, 77, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Nov. 3, 2019, at her residence. After fighting a courageous battle with cancer, she has joined her mother and father in heaven.
Born Sept. 26, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Alexander MacInnes. She graduated from Moorestown High School in New Jersey in 1960 and from Rutgers University in 1964.
Kathleen was a member of the Orangeburg Lutheran Church. Using her beautiful voice, it is here where she loved to sing in the choir. Kathleen's hobbies included gardening, sewing, creating crafts, playing games, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was also “a member” of the “Shady Ladies”, her Maple Shade friends for life and beyond. She was a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program sponsored by Orangeburg County Council on Aging. She spoke fluent Spanish and taught ESL students at the Edisto Primary School in Cordova, South Carolina.
Miss MacInnes is survived by her sister Daisy Gauntt-Aristone (Robert); daughters Narda Fisher (Keith) and Janine Trudell (David); son Alexander White (Rachael); nieces Daisy Lynn Gauntt and Stephanie Santry (Robert); grandchildren Kristina Fisher, Kevin Fisher, and Amber White; and great niece Alyssa Walker.
It was Miss MacInnes's wish to not have a funeral service. She had her body donated to the University of South Carolina School of Medicine as part of the Polymer Preservation Program. A ceremony is planned to be held in April 2020 in her honor and her cremated remains will be interred at the School of Medicine Memorial Garden.
In lieu of flowers, Miss MacInnes wanted donations to be made to the local SPCA shelter.
ORANGEBURG -- Calvin “Wayne” Hewitt Sr. of Orangeburg passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Pruitt Health in Bamberg.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, before the service at the funeral home.
Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.
Mr. Wayne was born Oct. 5, 1942, in Orangeburg County, the son of the late John Calvin Hewitt and the late Elma Kennerly Hewitt. He was a retired truck driver for Smith Trucking, served in the National Guard, and was a member of the Elks Lodge and Rowesville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Shuler Hewitt.
Survivors include two sons, Calvin “Cal” Hewitt Jr. (Renae) of Cope and Tracy Hewitt (Lee Ann) of Orangeburg; three grandchildren, Katelyn Deidloff (Jon), Haley Hewitt and Callie Hewitt; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Sandra Hewitt Matthews, Jonnie Hewitt Mitchell, Gayle Hewitt Oliver and Rhonda Faye Hewitt; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the residence of Tracy and Lee Ann Hewitt of Orangeburg and at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rowesville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 214, Rowesville, SC 29133.
Please sign the family's online guest book at www.thompsonfh.net.
ORANGEBURG -- Funeral Services for Mr. Cecil Hartwell Jr., 21, of 1056 Sulton Court, Orangeburg, will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, 2868 Columbia Road, Orangeburg; with Minister Ruby Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Heavenly Rest Memorial Garden.
Mr. Hartwell passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Orangeburg.
Friends may call at the residence of Miss Jennifer Keitt, 1056 Sulton Court, Orangeburg and the residence of his father Mr. Cecil Gilyard, 1736 Cordova Road, Orangeburg; or Simmons Funeral Home of Orangeburg.
Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 11, 2018 from noon to 8 p.m.
Condolences may be sent to www.simmonsfuneralhome.com
NORWAY -- The funeral service for Mr. Johnnie "Bull G" Albert Singleton, 66, of 402 Winchester Ave., Norway will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at Three Crosses Outreach, 231 Lexington Ave., Norway.
Mr. Singleton passed Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.
Viewing will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at W. B. Crumel Funeral Home of North.
Friends may visit at the residence of his brother, Ricky Singleton, 421 Winchester Ave., Norway and also call the funeral home.
ORANGEBURG -- Ms. Mary Mobley, 82, of 1736 Fuller St., Orangeburg, passed away on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at her residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.
Friends may call at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg. Condolences may be sent to www.simmonsfuneralhome.com.
ORANGEBURG -- It is with deep sadness that we say “adieu” to Claudia Ruselle Zachry.
Claudia was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on June 13, 1949. Her parents were Claude E. and “Prudy” Zachry. She taught French, Spanish and social studies in local area schools until her retirement.
It was Claudia's wishes that there not be a funeral or memorial service.
Please sign the family's online guest book at www.thompsonfh.net.
ORANGEBURG -- Ms. Brinder Stevenson, 64, of 1920 Pinebrook St., Orangeburg, passed away on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at Roper Cottage Hospice, Mount Pleasant.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.
Friends may call at the residence or Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg. Condolences may be sent to www.simmonsfuneralhome.com.
REEVESVILLE -- Vandy Travis Judy Jr., 76 years of age, passed away Nov. 8, 2019. Vandy was the son of the late Vandy Travis Judy Sr. and Vesta Wimberly Judy. Vandy was a Mason-Past Master of the Harmony Lodge 61, and he enjoyed spending time with family and friends on the Edisto River.
Funeral services will be held at Old St. George Baptist Church on Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Kevin Hinton, James Way, and the Rev. Bobby Eubanks officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m.
Survived by his wife of 57 years Shirley Ann Williamson; sons Kevin(Wendy), and Kent(Lynn); grandchildren, Amber, Annsley, Corey, and Krystal Judy. He was predeceased by a son, Vandy Travis III. Also surviving are his siblings, Clarence (Jean) Judy, Hiriman Judy of Reevesville, Gayle(J.B.) Pace of Branchville. Vandy was survived by a number of nieces and nephews as well.
EASTOVER -- Funeral services for Destiny Zion Jefferson, 13, of 1600 Antioch Zion Church Road, Eastover, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, 2868 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, with Apostle Dr. Frances Mays officiating.
Destiny passed away on Sunday, Nov. 3, in Columbia.
Friends may call at the residence or Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.
WASHINGTON -- Funeral services for Mr. John Allen Fogle, 60, of 3325 Clay Place NE, Washington, D.C., and formerly of Santee, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at First Providence Baptist Church, 320 Mt. Olive Road, Santee, with the Rev. Lloyd N. Fox officiating.
The casket will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in the Island Cemetery.
Visitation is scheduled Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home of Elloree.
Friends may call at the residence of Lillie Singleton, 2727 Felderville Road, Santee, and the residence of Roberta Fogle, 112 Cresthaven Road, Vance, and at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to info@williamsfuneralhomeofelloree.com.
ORANGEBURG -- Calvin “Wayne” Hewitt Sr. of Orangeburg passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Pruitt Health in Bamberg.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, before the service at the funeral home.
Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Orangeburg.
Mr. Wayne was born Oct. 5, 1942, in Orangeburg County, the son of the late John Calvin Hewitt and the late Elma Kennerly Hewitt. He was a retired truck driver for Smith Trucking, served in the National Guard, and was a member of the Elks Lodge and Crossland Memorial Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Shuler Hewitt.
Survivors include two sons, Calvin “Cal” Hewitt Jr. (Renae) of Cope and Tracy Hewitt (Lee Ann) of Orangeburg; three grandchildren, Katelyn Deidloff (Jon), Haley Hewitt and Callie Hewitt; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Sandra Hewitt Matthews, Jonnie Hewitt Mitchell, Gayle Hewitt Oliver and Rhonda Faye Hewitt; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the residence of Tracy and Lee Ann Hewitt of Orangeburg and at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossland Memorial Baptist Church, P.O. Box 214, Rowesville, SC 29133.
Please sign the family's online guest book at www.thompsonfh.net.
NORTH -- Michael Travis Jeffcoat, 47, of North, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Davis officiating.
Mr. Jeffcoat was born in Orangeburg, a son of the late Michael George Jeffcoat. He was an avid motorcyclist and outdoorsman.
He is survived by his mother, Sherrie Livingston (Lewis) Culler; a daughter, Natalie Marie Jeffcoat; grandmother, Dell Spires Jeffcoat; half-brothers, David Powell and Chris Bornscheuer; a half-sister, Lisa McArn and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, November 10th, at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home (www.mcalhanyfunneralhome.com) North, South Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorials be made to the Orangeburg SPCA, 225 Ruf Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118 or to the charity of one's choice.
ORANGEBURG -- The funeral for Glenda Ford, 59, of 1542 Harris Drive, Orangeburg, and formerly of Bamberg, will be held on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at 1 p.m. in the Pilgrim Baptist Church, Bamberg.
The burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will be greeting friends in the church fellowship hall after the burial.
She died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at Pruitt Health Care of Orangeburg.
The Carroll Mortuary of Bamberg will be in charge of the services.
Friends may call at the home of the brother, Gerald Ford, 155 Trailwood Circle, Bamberg, South Carolina.
BAMBERG -- Ronnie Earl Witherspoon, 58, of 220 Race St., died Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in the Mobile Infirmary Center, Mobile, Alabama.
Funeral services will be announced later by the Carroll Mortuary of Bamberg.
Friends may call at the home of the sister, Ellen Inabinet, 741 Carlisle St., Bamberg, South Carolina.
ST. MATTHEWS -- The funeral for Mrs. Lodies J. Fogle, 70, of 159 Morning Side Drive, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, with the Rev. Gregory Young, pastor, officiating.
The casket will be placed in the church at 12 p.m.
Burial will be in Pineville United Methodist Church cemetery.
Viewing will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, from 1 to 8 p.m.
Mrs. Fogle died Nov. 5, 2019, at MUSC following a brief illness.
Friends may call at the residence of her sister, Annie Mae McCollum, 157 Scenic Drive, St. Matthews and at Glover's Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at gloversfuneralhome.com
HOPKINS -- The funeral for James Lee "Sarg" Joyner, 82, of 209 Keystone Drive, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at Rock Hill AME Church, Vance.
There will be no viewing after the eulogy.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Joyner died Nov. 5, 2019, at his residence.
Friends and family may call and visit the residence or call the funeral home.
Visit our website www.eutawvillefuneralhome.com
BLACKVILLE -- Mr. Jamie Maurice Arnold, 38, of 1088 Oak Ave., passed away Nov. 7, 2019.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Friends may call at the residence and at the funeral home.
Sacred arrangements are entrusted to Dash's Funeral Home of Blackville.
DENMARK -- Eloise Guess, 86, of 37 Hagood Ave.,Denmark, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Rome Baptist Church, Denmark. The burial will take place in the Bamberg Memory Gardens, with the repast to follow in the church fellowship hall. Friends may call at the home.
The Denmark Chapel of Carroll Mortuary is in charge of the services.
ORANGEBURG -- Funeral services for Carolyn “Dee” Thompson Holback will be held at noon Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at New Bethany Baptist Church, Fort Motte. The body will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Carolyn ‘Dee' Thompson Holback was born Dec. 4, 1952, in Orangeburg County. She was the daughter of the late Timothy Thompson Sr. and Amanda Poindexter Thompson.
She departed this life Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, at home following a brief illness.
She was married to James Holback Jr.
Carolyn graduated from St. Matthews High School, class of 1971.
She was employed by Ambler Industries of Orangeburg as a seamstress for more than 20 years. Her passions included sewing, quilting and knitting. She was a member of the Southern Appalachian Lovers Quilting Club, Star Lighter Club and Southern Peace Makers.
Carolyn accepted Christ into her life, uniting as a member of New Bethany Baptist Church. She served as a member of the Missionary Ministry (vice president), Usher Board and the Inspirational Choir.
Carolyn leaves to cherish her precious memories: four children, Victor (Savonia) Guinyard of Waldorf, Maryland, Yolanda Guinyard and James Holback III, both of Columbia, and Carlos Lamonte Holback of Orangeburg; seven grandchildren, Kavia, Bryce and Brennan Guinyard, all of Maryland, Ke'AsiaGuinyard, Ke'Mani and Ke'Mya Jacques and Ryleigh Holback, all of South Carolina: six siblings, Rutha Simpson and Rebecca (Clyde) Haynes, both of Orangeburg, Barbara Thompson of St. Matthews, Edna (Robert) Martin of Rock Hill, Timothy (Darlene) Thompson Jr. of Elgin, and Judy (James) Brown of Dillon; an aunt, Mary Lewis of Columbia: a special niece, Jacqulyn (Stephen) Hagood of Greenwood: three special caregivers, Priscilla Cook, Tameika Burkett and Alicia Canty, all of South Carolina: and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who will miss her in the days and years to come.
Family and friends may call the residence or Carson's Funeral Home in St. Matthews.
Viewing will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at the funeral home.
ORANGEBURG – The funeral for Emma Curry Frye, 93, of 1898 Dellwood Drive, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Miracle Way of the Cross Church of God, 626 First St., Cameron, with District Elder John Govan, pastor, and Bishop Paul Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in Belleville Memorial Gardens.
Ms. Frye will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.
She passed away Sunday, Nov. 3, at the residence after an extended illness.
Public visitation will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Al Jenkins Funeral Home of Orangeburg.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.aljenkinsfuneralhome.com.
SUMMERVILLE -- Georgetta Lloyd, 69, of Summerville, passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 at Trident Medical Center.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday Nov. 9, at Friendship True Bibleway Church No. 1, 101 Linning Road, Summerville.
Services are entrusted to Brown & Son Funeral Home, 5901 W. Jim Bilton Blvd., St. George (843-563-4332).
ORANGEBURG -- Curtis R. Jones, 75, of Orangeburg, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. He was the husband of Barbara Morris Jones.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Curtis was born in Gadsden, Ala., to the late Clarence Marion Jones and the late Molly Ann Puckett Jones. He worked in the fire service field in Georgia and in Alaska. In Alaska, he was the fire chief at Glacier Volunteer Fire Department in Juneau, Alaska, and later became fire marshal. He was a member of the Rotary Club in Alaska and a member of Homeward Bound Church in Bolentown.
Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Wayland Dean Jones (Juliana) of Conyers, Ga., and Christopher Ray Jones of Atlanta; a granddaughter, Reagan Carolyn Jean Jones; a brother, Loyd Jones of Gadsden, Ala.; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.dukesharleyfuneralhome.com.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Mr. John Allen Fogle, 60, of 3325 Clay Place NE, formerly of Santee, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at the Columbia VA Healthcare System, Columbia.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Williams Funeral Home of Elloree.
Friends may call at the residence of Lillie Singleton, 2727 Felderville Road, Santee; at the residence of Roberta Fogle, 112 Cresthaven Road, Vance; and at the funeral home.
ORANGEBURG -- Funeral services for Mr. Bernard Butler, 57, of 1613 Goff Ave., Orangeburg, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Kingdom Life Ministries, 1172 Orangeburg Mall Circle, Orangeburg, with interment to follow in Heavenly Rest Memorial Park. The Rev. James Rowson is officiating.
The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.
Mr. Butler passed away on Monday, Nov. 4, at his residence.
Family and friends may call at the residence of his wife, Mrs. Veronica Butler, 1613 Goff Ave., Orangeburg, or Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.
Online condolences may be sent to www.simmonsfuneralhome.com.
NEW ORLEANS -- Faye Shealy Keller, 89, of New Orleans, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. She was the widow of Arthur Jefferson Keller Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Orangeburg Lutheran Church in Orangeburg. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Dukes-Harley Funeral Home.
Faye was born in Orangeburg, to the late James Patrick Shealy and the late Edna Dutton Shealy. She attended Winthrop College and taught kindergarten for many years at St. Andrews Methodist Church. Faye was a life-long member of Orangeburg Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her son, Arthur Jefferson Keller III and son-in-law, Bryan Block of New Orleans; a granddaughter, Ellen Block Phillips and her husband Charles Phillips of Baton Rouge, La.; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Family and friends affectionately knew Faye as “Queenie.”
Memorials may be made to Orangeburg Lutheran Church, 610 Ellis Ave., Orangeburg, SC 29115.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.dukesharleyfuneralhome.com.
ORANGEBURG -- Glenda Ford, 59, of 1542 Harris Drive, Orangeburg, and formerly of Bamberg, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, at Pruitt Health Care of Orangeburg.
Funeral services will be announced at a later date by Carroll Mortuary of Bamberg. Friends may call at the home of the brother, Gerald Ford, 155 Trailwood Circle, Bamberg.
ORANGEBURG -- Funeral services for Mr. Willie L. Darby, 87, of 537 Salley St., Orangeburg, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at St. Paul Baptist Church, 2259 Rowesville Road, Orangeburg, with interment to follow in Belleville Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Charcey Priester is officiating.
The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.
Mr. Darby passed away on Saturday, Nov. 2, at his residence.
Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8.
Friends may call at the residence from 4 to 7 p.m. daily or Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.
Online condolences may be sent to www.simmonsfuneralhome.com.
ORANGEBURG -- Funeral services for Edward Parker, 87, of 751 Whitman St., Orangeburg, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Exodus Baptist Church, 2431 Charleston Highway, Orangeburg, with the Rev. Aubrey Brown, pastor, officiating and the Rev. Isaac Thomas assisting.
Burial will be in Bethea's Memorial Gardens, Great Branch community, Orangeburg.
Mr. Parker died Saturday, Nov. 2, at Pruitt Health of Orangeburg after an extended illness.
Friends may call at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Frances Harvey, 126 Crum St., Rowesville, and at Bethea's Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made to bethea111@aol.com.
ST. GEORGE – The funeral service for Mrs. Frances Rivera, 96, of St. George, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Shady Grove United Methodist Church, St. George, with Rev. Huggins officiating. Burial will be held in the church cemetery.
The casket will be placed in the church at 10 a.m.
Friends may call at the residence of her niece, Mary Thomas, 315 Shady Grove Road, St. George, or Stevens Funeral Home of St. George.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the hour of service Saturday.
Online condolences may be made at www.stevensfh.net.
ORANGEBURG -- Donald O'Connor “Wheel” Toole, 69, of Orangeburg, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at First Baptist Church, North, with the Rev. Henry Cooper officiating. Burial will in Salley Oakview Cemetery.
Mr. Toole was born in Sawyerdale, a son of the late Lester O'Connor and Yvonne Jumper Toole.
Survivors include his wife, Scarlett Kaye Bozard Toole; daughters, Angela (Mike Sandifer) Toole and Jacquelyn (Chris) Krasselt; stepdaughter, Charlotte (Wayne) Youmans; stepson, Ernest (Jessica) Crosby; brothers, Jimmy (Rachel) Toole and Dale (Rhonda) Toole; a sister, Anita (Cecil) Estep; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and father-in-law, Henry T. Bozard. Mr. Toole was predeceased by his son, Donald O'Connor “Bubba” Toole Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Edisto Hospice, 1180 Boulevard, Orangeburg, SC 29115.
Scarlett would like to give a special thanks to Edisto Hospice and Home Care for your support and love during a difficult time.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home (www.mcalhanyfuneralhome.com) and also at other times at the home of Mrs. Scarlett Toole, 2315 West Circle Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29118.
HOLLY HILL -- Mildred Elizabeth Shuler, 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, Nov. 6, 2019, and joined her mother, father, and siblings in heaven.
Born April 17, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Furman Edward Shuler and Hazel Moorer Shuler.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Providence United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dave Copeland and the Rev. Justin Ritter officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the home of Carroll and Sharon Cheek in Providence prior to Friday.
Pallbearers will be nephews, James B. Griffin Jr., James Kevin Griffin, Mark Ott, David Ott, Allen C. Ott and Brandon E. Cheek.
Miss Shuler was a lifelong member of Providence United Methodist Church. She never married and never birthed any children of her own, but helped to raise many, many, many children in the Providence community, as she was the nursery director for countless years at Providence United Methodist Church. She was proud to wear her perfect attendance pins on her Sunday best each week as she was a faithful member of her church and missed very few Sundays in church until her health began to decline in her later years.
She lived at her parents' home all her life, working on the family farm, and cared for her parents and brother during their declining health. She was a self-taught taxidermist, an avid gardener and lover of all animals. Throughout her life, she raised and loved many different animals as pets, a few of which were a pet pig, a Shetland pony, a flock of geese she affectionately referred to as “the fellas,” and many, many cats and dogs.
Miss Shuler worked in the family garden until her late 70s and could make anything grow. She not only had a “green thumb,” but two green hands. Growing and enjoying beautiful flowers and plants may have been her most ardent pasttime. She could name almost any flower that you could show her or describe.
Miss Shuler lived her final five years and 10 months at the Magnolias of Santee. She was loved by all as she touched the lives of many in the community young and old.
Miss Shuler is survived by nieces, Sharon Griffin Cheek (Carroll), Brenda Griffin Ballard (Bobby), Miriam Ann Spires (Brian); nephews, James Boyce Griffin Jr. (Lou), Allen C. Ott (Sandie), David Ott (Sherry), Mark Ott (Wendy); and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her three siblings, Grace Shuler Griffin, Furman Edward Shuler Jr. and Miriam Shuler Ott Smoak.
The family wishes to thank everyone at the Magnolias of Santee and Edisto Home Care and Hospice for the love and care they extended to our aunt during her time there.
Memorials may be made to Providence United Methodist Church or Edisto Home Care and Hospice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Avinger Funeral Home, www.avingerfh.com.
HOUSTON -- Lakeia Shari Clark, 36, of Houston, and formerly of Holly Hill, S.C., died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Hermann Memorial City Hospital, Houston.
Friends and family may call and visit the residence of her parents, the Rev. Michael Clark and Barbara Haney Clark, 117 Cocktail Lane, Holly Hill, or call the funeral home.
Visit our website www.eutawvillefuneralhome.com.
DENMARK – Funeral services for Larry Jones, 59, of Denmark, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at Rome Baptist Church, Denmark,. The burial will follow in Denmark Community Cemetery.
He died Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Dorn VA Hospital, Columbia.
The Denmark Chapel of Carroll Mortuary will be in charge of the services.
Friends may call at the residence of William and Harriett Jones Hammond, 110 Borderline Drive, Denmark.
BOWMAN – Funeral services for Mrs. Shalon Gilmore-Daniels, 48, of 5375 Lees Crossing Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio, and formerly of Bowman, S.C., will be held at noon Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at Rock Hill AME Church, Vance. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The casket will be placed in church at 11 a.m.
She died Sunday, Oct. 27, following a brief illness.
Viewing will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7.
Friends may call at the residence of her mother, the late Clara M. Gilmore, 110 Sunbeam Court, Bowman, SC 29018, and at Glover's Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at: gloversfuneralhome.com.
COLUMBIA -- Funeral services for Mr. Willie B. Irby Jr. will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at Second Nazareth Baptist Church, 2300 Elmwood Ave., with burial in Fort Jackson National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church from 10 until 10:30 a.m. Friday and the Omega Service of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. will begin at 10:30 a.m. Viewing will be held from 2 until 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Leevy's Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel.
Surviving are his wife, Natalie McDonald Irby; daughter, Kristen Irby (Gerard) Ingram; son, Derek H. Irby; brothers, Tommy Irby, Jacob Irby and Edmond Irby; sister, Marsha Irby; two grandchildren; other loving relatives and friends.
NEW ORLEANS -- Faye Shealy Keller, 89, of New Orleans, passed away Wednesday Nov. 6, 2019. She was a the widow of Arthur Jefferson Keller Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Orangeburg Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Dukes-Harley Funeral Home.
Further details to follow by Dukes-Harley Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.dukesharleyfuneralhome.com.
AIKEN -- Anna Breeden Miller, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2019, in Aiken.
Annie Mae Breeden, a tiny spitfire with beautiful blue eyes and a halo of golden locks, was born on Feb. 26, 1928, to Robert Frank Breeden and Caroline May Matheson Breeden. Anna was the younger of two sisters raised on her father's farm in Bennettsville. She graduated from Bennettsville High School in 1945, adopted what she felt was the more sophisticated name of “Anna” and enrolled at Winthrop College, transferring to the Columbia School of Nursing, where she earned her R.N.
On March 24, 1951, she married Lawrence E. Miller Jr. of Holly Hill, followed in short order by the birth of her four beautiful boys, her darling Larry (1952); her delivery room surprise, twins Bobby and Frank (1953); and her “fuzzy duck” Randy (1955). Over the years she set up housekeeping first in Orangeburg, then Holly Hill and Santee, joining organizations too numerous to list. Her longest and most cherished membership was as a Yahootee, a childhood group she helped organize in Bennettsville that provided her with life long friends. She was also a member of Holly Hill Methodist Church, participating in many outreach programs.
Anna loved reading, traveling, needlework and a good bottle of wine. Her beautiful needlework garnered her many awards as well as a museum exhibition in Columbia. Family and friends prize the pieces she gifted them. Most of all Anna loved her boys. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. Miller Jr., and sons, Lawrence E. Miller III (Larry) and Randall B. Miller (Randy).
She leaves behind her two surviving sons, Frank B. Miller (Carol) of Savannah and Robert N. Miller (Bernice) of Aiken; her sister, Eleanor Patton of Rock Hill; sister-in-law, JoAnn Miller of Holly Hill; grandsons, Lawrence E. Miller IV (Macey) of Augusta, Matt M. Miller of Aiken and Rory Miller of Orangeburg; granddaughters, Holly Miller Fasick (Ron) of Rock Hill and Katherine S. Miller Fowler (Justin) of Savannah; seven wonderful great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at United Methodist Church, 1048 Peake St., Holly Hill, with a funeral service beginning at 2 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow in Holly Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Matt Miller, Rory Miller, Sean Cook, Taylor Foster, Tad Miller, and Jeff Hallford.
“No greater fortune was ever afforded to a child than to have been born to this remarkable woman.”
The Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave. SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803-649-6234), is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy for the family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com.
NORWAY -- Mr. Johnnie "Bull G" Albert Singleton, 66, of 402 Winchester Ave., Norway, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019.
Funeral plans will be announced by W.B. Crumel Funeral Home of North.
Freinds may visit at the residence of his brother, Rickey Singleton, 421 Winchester Ave., Norway, and also call the funeral home.
ST. MATTHEWS -- Lodies J. Fogle, 70, of 159 Morning Side Drive, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at MUSC following a brief illness.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Glover's Funeral Home.
Friends may call at the residence of her sister, Annie Mae McCollum, 157 Scenie Drive, St. Matthews, and at Glover's Funeral Home.
DENMARK – Funeral services for Eugene “Bo Peep” Kearse, 69, of 52 Arbor St, Denmark, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, at St. Matthews Church of Deliverance, Denmark.
Mr. Kearse died Friday, Nov. 1, at Palmetto Health Hospital.
The burial will follow at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Lees.
The Denmark Chapel of Carroll Mortuary will be in charge of the services. Friends may call at the residence or the fellowship hall of St. Matthews Church of Deliverance after the burial.
ELLOREE -- John Ormsbee Dennis of Elloree died Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, at his home.
The memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Santee, with the Rev. Father Antony Benjamine officiating.
Burial, with military honors, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Percival Road, Columbia.
Mr. Dennis was born May 20, 1929, in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of the late Kenneth Ross and Mary Euretta Ormsbee Dennis. He was the widower of Virginia E. Dennis. Mr. Dennis was retired from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of master sergeant. He served in the Korea-Vietnam Theater. Mr. Dennis was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, Santee.
He is survived by three sons, Kenneth Edward Dennis, John Patrick Dennis (Rita) of California and Thomas Michael Dennis of Colorado; four daughters, Theresa Ann Ellsworth (John) of Arizona, Katheran Maureen VanDerKamp of Florida, Mary Elizabeth Gotfraind (Mark) of California and Diane Hilton of Elloree; 15 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
Fogle-Hungerpiller Funeral Home of Elloree is serving the family.
ORANGEBURG -- Carolyn Thompson Holback, 66, of 1218 Woodbine Drive, Orangeburg, passed away on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, at her residence.
Funeral services are entrusted to Carson's Funeral Home of St. Matthews. Family and friends may call the residence and Carson Funeral Home.
