LOCAL | STATE
THE SUMTER ITEM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2016
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A15
Man sought after fatal Timmonsville shooting FROM STAFF REPORTS TIMMONSVILLE — Florence County investigators have arrested a Lynchburg man and are looking for a second after the slaying of a Timmonsville man in a North Brockington Street club. Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken identified the victim as Rich-
OBITUARIES MAMIE J. GEDDINGS MANNING — Mamie Lorie Jackson Geddings, 96, widow of Murray Geddings, died on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at her home. Born on Feb. 12, 1920, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Zannie J. and Lorie Hudson Jackson. She was a member of Home Branch Baptist Church, where she served as the organist and piaGEDDINGS nist and had taught Sunday school since the age of 16. She is survived by three daughters, Naomi Dukes (Harold), Sarah Ann Poplin and Beverly Padgett, all of Manning; a son, Murray Ellsworth Geddings of Manning; two brothers, Sammie Jackson (Joan) of Sumter and Marion Jackson (Jessie) of Florence; 11 grandchildren, Felder Poplin (Janice), Lee Wells (Jerry), Cris Rodgers (Terry), Jo Bozeman (Charles), Carol Bochette, Dwan Beach (Everette), Worth Geddings, Sharon Brinson (Anthony), Tami Wynne, Boyd Padgett (Ivie) and Brent Padgett; 19 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Audrey Jean Geddings; a grandson, Billy Dukes; a great-grandson, Craig Bagnal; two sisters, Alethea J. Geddings and Pearl Morris; and four brothers, David Jackson, Raymond Jackson, Harold Jackson and T.W. Jackson. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Home Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Benny Barwick and the Rev. Robert Haynes officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Grandsons, great-grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Visitation was held from 4
burg, according to the sheriff’s office. Commander is being held without bond on one charge of murder, according to the Florence County Detention Center’s website. “Hicks is described as a black male, 24, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Hicks
ard Junior Ennis, 41. He was shot about 11:30 p.m. Friday at BJ’s Lounge at 804 N. Brockington St., according to the coroner, and later pronounced dead at a Florence area hospital. Investigators got arrest warrants for John Wesley Hicks, Jr. of 5410 Trinity Road, Lynchburg, and Roderick Commander of 115 Timmons Street, Lynch-
to 6 p.m. Sunday at Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home of her daughter, 1940 Stone Road, Manning. The family would like to thank Clarendon Home Health Service and Amedisys Hospice for all of their loving care and attention. Memorials may be made to Home Branch Baptist Church, 2398 Home Branch Road, Manning, SC 29102. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday in Bullock Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday at Bullock Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.
JAMES M. HENDERSON James Melvin Henderson, age 62, beloved husband of Debra Ann Henderson, died on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born in Forth Worth, Texas, he was the son of Anita Marr and the late Paul Henderson. HENDERSON Mr. Henderson retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Tech. Sgt. and was an employee of Caterpillar Inc. He enjoyed going to the movies with his son and daughter and loved his dog, Oliver. He was a very kind person and would help anyone. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers fanatic. James was a member of Alice Drive Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife, are one son, Sean Patrick Henderson of Charlotte, North Carolina; one daughter, Kimberly Dawn Henderson of Columbia; two sisters, Paula Barnard and her husband, Richard, of Dallas, Texas, and Debbie Williams and her husband, Dale, of Fort Worth, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews; and his special canine companion, Oliver, who was like a son to him.
JOE NATHAN GRAHAM SR. LYNCHBURG — Joe Nathan Graham Sr., 73, husband of Dorothy Mae Nelson, died on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at McLeod Hospice House, Florence. He was born on Feb. 10, 1943, in Sumter County, a son of the late Ben and Flora Belle Epps Graham. The family is receiving friends at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Minnie and Leslie White, 2690 Old St. John Church Road, Lynchburg. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.
SAMMIE LEE DINGLE MANNING — Sammie Lee Dingle, 63, widower of Annie Mae Dingle, died on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. He was born on June 21, 1953, in the Ram Bay section of Clarendon County, a son of the late Leon and Dora Smith Dingle. The family is receiving friends at his residence, 2323 George Harvin Road, Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.
should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached,” according to the sheriff’s office. Anyone with information regarding Hicks’ whereabouts is asked to contact sheriff’s investigators at 843-665-2121, ext. 373 or Crime Stoppers of the Pee Dee at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Callers do not have to reveal their identity.
WILLIE BURGESS Willie Burgess Jr., 75, widower of Thelma Fleming Burgess, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at Blue Ridge of Sumter. Born Dec. 25, 1940, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Willie and Flossie Fleming Burgess Sr. The family will receive relatives and friends at the home, 37 Thelma Drive, Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.
JANICE R. BENJAMIN Janice Rebecca Benjamin entered eternal rest on Nov. 15, 2016, at her residence, 522 Tubbs Court, Bishopville. The family is receiving friends at the residence. Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Cousar Memorial Presbyterian Church, USA, with the pastor Franklin D. Colclough Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Boone Memorial Garden, Bishopville. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.
ANGELA C. EDWARDS The Rev. Angela Conyers Edwards, 48, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey, Sumter, a daughter of the late Arthur Eli and Rozenia Parker Conyers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 14 Brand St., Sumter. The Rev. Larry Barnes, pastor. Burial will follow in Mayesville Cemetery. The family is receiving friends at the home, 715 Orlando Circle, Sumter. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.
JOHN F. THAMES MANNING — Coach John
Franklin Thames, 82, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at his home. Services will be announced by Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, (803) 435-2179. www. stephensfuneralhome.org
MATTIE PARKER SUMMERTON — Mattie J. Gregg Parker, 84, widow of Ernest Parker, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, a daughter of the late George and Florine McBride Gregg. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Davis Station. The Rev. Johnnie Lawson, pastor. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family is receiving friends at the residence. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.
GEORGE A. WANINGER George Andrew Waninger, age 81, beloved husband of the late Muriel Maines Waninger, died on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at Providence Hospital in Columbia. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home.
RUBY MCCUTCHEN Ruby McCutchen, 77, wife of Jessie McCutchen, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey, Sumter. Born Nov. 17, 1938, in Lee County, she was the daughter of Bill and Bloss Burgess. The family will receive relatives and friends at the home, 1340 Oswego Highway, Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.
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