February 16, 2017

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017

SCISA FROM PAGE B1 The teams getting the first-round byes are Cardinal Newman, Pinewood Prep, Porter-Gaud and Heathwood Hall.

The 3A girls start on Friday and the Lady Barons will be in Nash’s main gymnasium. WH is the lower No. 3 seed and will take on No. 6 Heathwood Hall at 8 p.m.

The LMA girls are the lower No. 5 seed and will take on No. 4 Pinewood Prep at 8 p.m. on Friday at the PP gymnasium.

First Baptist, Cardinal Newman, Northwood and Florence Christian all received first-round byes.

In the 2A girls tournament, Thomas Sumter is one of four No. 1 seeds in the 16-team tournament. The Lady Generals will meet No. 4 seed Greenwood Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at Sumter County Civic Center.

ALL-STATE FROM PAGE B1 Morant, a Murray State signee, has had a tremendous season for Crestwood. He was averaging 27 points, eight rebounds, 2.3 steals, seven assists and one block per game entering Wednesday’s state playoff game against Beaufort.

Singleton was averaging 20 points entering Lakewood’s first-round playoff game against Hilton Head on Wednesday. He had 4.2 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 3.5 assists.

Whitfield is averaging 14 points, eight rebounds and four steals per game.

Manning’s Green was named to the 3A girls team. She is averaging 11.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists,

In the game prior to the TSA-GC game, No. 4 seed REL will play No. 1 Pee Dee at 5 p.m.

The 2A boys will start on Saturday and Thomas Sumter and Robert E. Lee will both be No. 4 seeds. TSA will meet Christian Academy at 5 p.m. at Sumter County Civic Center while REL will meet No. 1 Hilton Head Prep at 1:30 p.m. at Nash’s main gymnasium.

Of course, the prime attraction for the 2A tournament will be Spartanburg Day’s Zion Williamson, rated the No. 1 junior in the country. Spartanburg Day is a No. 1 seed and will take on No. 4 Northside Christian at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the civic center.

As long as it wins, Spartanburg Day will play at the civic center on Tuesday, Thursday and in Saturday’s championship game.

The six championship games will be played on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Sumter County Civic Center.

3.7 steals and 2.8 blocks entering today’s second-round playoff game against undefeated Swansea.

Lee Central’s Holloman made the 2A boys team and Lucas was picked to the 2A girls team. Holloman, a South Carolina State commitment, was averaging 17.1 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists entering Wednesday’s playoff game against Liberty. Lucas is averaging 15.1 points and 10.2 rebounds entering the Lady Stallions’ second-round playoff game against Christ Church on Friday.

EC’s Cooper was selected to the 1A girls team. Cooper is averaging 16.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 6.0 steals for the Lady Wolverines, who play host to Scott’s Branch in a second-round playoff game today.

OBITUARIES EDWARD SABB Edward Sabb, widower of Olivia Richburg Sabb, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at McLeod Health Clarendon, Manning.

He was a son of the late Nero and Eddie Thames Sabb.

Funeral services for the late Edward Sabb will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at Taw Caw Missionary Baptist Church, SumSABB merton, with the Rev. Dr. W.T. Johnson, pastor, officiating.

Final resting place will be the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the chapel of Dyson’s Home for Funerals.

The body will be placed in the church at noon, one hour prior to the service.

Online condolences may be sent to www.dysonshomeforfunerals.com.

The family is receiving friends at the home, 1414 House Road, Summerton.

Professional services entrusted to Dyson’s Home for Funerals, 237 Main St., Summerton, (803) 485-4280.

RONALD E. DUBOSE CADES — Ronald Edgar DuBose, 86, died on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at Carolinas Hospital System, Florence.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at New Zion United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Carolina Funeral Home, Scranton.

Mr. DuBose was born on Aug. 17, 1930, in Clarendon County, a son of the late John Edgar DuBose and Edna Buddin DuBose. He attended Salem High School and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean conflict. Mr. DuBose was a member of New Zion United Methodist Church and retired from farming and construction.

Surviving are his daughter, Leila (Billy) Baker of Cades; grandchildren, Michael (Brandi) Baker and Justin (Stacia) Baker, both of Cades; great-grandchildren, Colten, Larson, Braxton and Gibson; and a brother, William A. “Bill” (Cleo) DuBose of Sumter.

Mr. DuBose was preceded in death by a daughter, Ronda Carol Dreher.

Memorials may be made to New Zion United Methodist Church, 7169 Salem Road, New Zion, SC 29111.

Please sign our guest book online at www.carolinafuneralhome.net.

ELOUISE GAYLE Elouise Gayle, 92, died on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at the Carriage House Nursing Facility in Sumter.

Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Pluma Jackson Gayle.

The family will receive friends at the Carriage House, 431 N. Main St., Sumter.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Palmer Memorial Chapel Inc.

TOM HARRIS SR. BISHOPVILLE — Tom Harris Sr. entered eternal rest on Feb. 12, 2017, at his residence.

The family is receiving friends at the residence.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, 520 S. Main St., Bishopville, with the pastor, the Rev. Don Robinson Sr., officiating. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery, Pinchum Sly Road, Bishopville.

Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

BETTY MCCAULEY Betty McCauley, 63, wife of Jerry McCauley, died on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at her residence.

Born on Jan. 24, 1954, in Lee County, she was a daughter of James McDuffie and Rebecca Stuckes.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the family home, 6040 Martinville Church Road.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.

MARIE C. EADDY Marie Cocklin Eaddy, 97, widow of the Rev. Nelson Eaddy, affectionately known as “Marie,” was born on May 10, 1919, in Manning, to her loving mother, Rebecca Wells Cocklin, and her devoted father, Ernest Cocklin.

She entered into eternal rest on Feb. 10, 2017, at Providence Hospital in Columbia.

Marie accepted Christ at an early age and became a faithful member of New Jerusalem Fire Baptized Holiness Church, where she served faithfully on the missionary ministry, pastor aide ministry and the choir. Marie, along with her mother, helped establish New Jerusalem Fire

THE SUMTER ITEM

SCISA STATE TOURNAMENTS 3A

Boys First Round Saturday Upper Bracket At Heathwood Hall “A” (Columbia) (5) Wilson Hall vs. (4) Ben Lippen, 4 p.m.

At Porter-Gaud “A” (Charleston) (6) Orangeburg Prep vs. (3) Northwood, 3 p.m.

Lower Bracket At Porter-Gaud “A” (Charleston) (5) Hammond vs. (4) First Baptist, 1:30 p.m.

At Wilson Hall “A” (6) Augusta Christian vs. (3) Laurence Manning, 3 p.m.

Girls First Round Friday Upper Bracket At Heathwood Hall “A” (Columbia) (5) Porter-Gaud vs. (4) Hammond, 8 p.m.

At Heathwood Hall “A” (Columbia) (6) Orangeburg Prep vs. (3) Ben Lippen, 6:30 p.m.

Lower Bracket At Pinewood Prep (Summerville) (5) Laurence Manning vs. (4) Pinewood Prep, 8 p.m.

At Wilson Hall “A” (6) Heathwood Hall vs. (3) Wilson Hall, 8 p.m.

2A

Boys First Round Saturday Upper Bracket At Sumter County Civic Center (4) Northside Christian vs. (1) Spartanburg Day, 2 p.m.

At Wilson Hall “B” (3) Pee Dee vs. (2) St. Andrew’s, 3:30 p.m.

At Sumter County Civic Center (4) Shannon Forest vs. (1) Trinity-Byrnes, 3:30 p.m.

At Porter-Gaud “B” (Charleston) (3) Bethesda Academy vs. (2) Palmetto Christian, 3 p.m.

Lower Bracket At Sumter County Civic Center (4) Thomas Sumter vs. (1) Christian Academy, 5 p.m.

At Heathwood Hall “A” (Columbia) (3) The King’s Academy vs. (2) Oakbrook Prep, 2:30 p.m.

At Wilson Hall “A” (4) Robert E. Lee vs. (1) Hilton Head Prep, 1:30 p.m.

At Heathwood Hall “A” (Columbia) (3) Hilton Head Christian vs. (2) Spartanburg Christian, 1 p.m.

Girls First Round Friday Upper Bracket At Sumter County Civic Center (4) Greenwood Christian vs. (1) Thomas Sumter, 6:30 p.m.

At Wilson Hall “A” (3) Oakbrook Prep vs. (2) Thomas Heyward, 5 p.m.

Baptized Holiness Church.

She was dedicated and loved her church. When her health began to decline, her son, Albertus, and daughter-in-law, Esther, became her primary caregivers, assisted by her other sons and daughters-inlaw. Together with Albertus and Esther, she became affiliated with Miracle Faith Christian Center under the leadership of Pastors Alonzo and Deloris Ward. Marie was educated in the public schools of Sumter County, Morris College and Sumter Area Technical College, where she received her certification to be a nursing assistant. Marie was a virtuous woman, a woman who loved and provided for her family. Above all else, she loved the Lord!

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: three sons, Isaac (Patricia) Cocklin of Sumter, Albertus (Esther) Cocklin of Columbia and Allen (Willie Mae) Cocklin of Sumter; one brother, James (Willene) Cocklin of Sumter; one sister, Dorothy Webster of Sumter; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; special nieces who assisted with her care, Sandra Cocklin, Windy Cocklin Holiday and her comrade, Maria Cocklin; and a host of relatives and friends.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Rebecca Cocklin; three brothers, Ernest Cocklin Jr., William Cocklin and Abraham Cocklin; and three sisters, Agnes Cocklin, Eva Cocklin McCoy and Ophelia Cocklin.

Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary.

Mrs. Eaddy will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. on Friday for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Miracle Faith Chrisitan Center with Pastor Alonzo Ward officiating and Pastor Deloris Ward, eulogist. Interment will follow in Walker Cemetery.

The family is receiving

At Sumter County Civic Center (4) Robert E. Lee vs. (1) Pee Dee, 5 p.m.

At Heathwood Hall “B” (Columbia) (3) Hilton Head Prep vs. (2) Spartanburg Christian, 8 p.m.

Lower Bracket At Pinewood Prep (Summerville) (4) Williamsburg vs. (1) Hilton Head Christian, 6:30 p.m.

At Wilson Hall “B” (3) Palmetto Christian vs. (2) Trinity-Byrnes, 8 p.m.

At Heathwood Hall “B” (Columbia) (4) Colleton Prep vs. (1) Spartanburg Day, 6:30 p.m.

At Sumter County Civic Center (3) Dillon Christian vs. (2) Calhoun Academy, 8 p.m.

1A

Boys First Round Saturday Upper Bracket At Porter-Gaud “A” (Charleston) (4) St. John’s Christian vs. (1) Charleston Collegiate, noon At Wilson Hall “A” (3) Richard Winn vs. (2) Holly Hill, noon At Porter-Gaud “B” (Charleston) (4) Faith Christian vs. (1) Beaufort Academy, noon At Heathwood Hall “B” (Columbia) (3) Laurens Academy vs. (2) Covenant Christian, 1 p.m.

Lower Bracket At Heathwood Hall “B” (Columbia) (4) Lowcountry Prep vs. (1) Anderson Christian, 2:30 p.m.

At Porter-Gaud “B” (Charleston) (3) Andrew Jackson Academy vs. (2) North Myrtle Beach Christian, 1:30 p.m.

At Wilson Hall “B” (4) Newberry Academy vs. (1) Dorchester, 12:30 p.m.

At Wilson Hall “B” (3) Wardlaw vs. (2) Cathedral, 2 p.m.

Girls First Round Friday Upper Bracket At Heathwood Hall “B” (Columbia) (4) Mead Hall vs. (1) Laurens Academy, 5 p.m.

At Pinewood Prep (Summerville) (3) Beaufort Academy vs. (2) St. John’s Christian, 3:30 p.m.

At Wilson Hall “B” (4) Coastal Christian vs. (1) Holly Hill, 5 p.m. at Pinewood Prep (Summerville) (3) Wardlaw vs. (2) Charleston Collegiate, 5 p.m.

Lower Bracket At Wilson Hall “B” (4) W.W. King vs. (1) Dorchester, 7:30 p.m.

At Wilson Hall “A” (3) Cathedral vs. (2) Patrick Henry, 6:30 p.m.

At Heathwood Hall “A” (Columbia) (4) Andrew Jackson Academy vs. (1) Curtis Baptist, 5 p.m.

At Sumter County Civic Center (3) Lowcountry Prep vs. (2) Richard Winn, 3:30 p.m.

friends at the home, 7322 Leitner Road, Columbia, SC 29209.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

MOSES CANTY Moses Canty was born on Jan. 28, 1961, to the late Ed and Emily Hickmon Canty. He departed this life on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at Palmetto Health Tuomey.

Moses attended the public schools of Sumter County. He worked for more than 20 years as a mechanic.

He leaves to mourn and cherish his memories: two daughters, Sabrina (Jason) Taylor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Ashley (Iva) Thigpen of Phenix, Alabama; one son, Desmond Canty of Phenix; two sisters, Carrie Canty Greene and Gladys Dubose of Sumter; one brother, John Canty of Sumter; six grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday in the parlor of Job’s Mortuary with Pastor Linda M. Speed officiating.

The family will receive friends at the home of his sister, Carrie Canty Green, 442 Robney Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net.

JAMES C. STUKES SR. REMBERT — Funeral service for James Clinton Stukes Sr., 72, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Fri-

day at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff.

Memorials may be made to Heart Strings Hospice.

Mr. Stukes passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at home.

Born in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Ronnie and Olcie Bernice Brown Stukes. He retired from Kershaw County Public Works.

He was a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed fishing, mechanic work and, most of all, spending time with his family.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Mary Elizabeth Grant Stukes; children, James C. Stukes Jr. (Eunice) of Rembert, Aretha A. Smith (Rubin) of Rembert, Kurtis L. Stukes (Crystal) of Cassatt and Frederick A. Stukes (JaWanda) of Rembert; sisters, Runette Williams and Frances Ann Stukes; brothers, Clarence McLeod Sr. (Clara) and Melvin Stukes (Laura); five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Oralee McLeod; brothers, Thomas Lee Stukes, David Stukes, Ernest Stukes and Ronnie Stukes; and four grandchildren.

Sign the online register at www.powersfuneralhome.net.

BETTY SIMMONS Betty Simmons, 89, widow of John Simmons, died on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, at her residence.

She was born on Aug. 2, 1927, in Lee County.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the family residence, 62 Carrol Drive.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.

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