OBITUARIES
THE SUMTER ITEM
DALTON STEVENS BISHOPVILLE — The funeral service for Dalton “The Button King” Stevens was held at noon Saturday at Robert E. Lee Academy. The burial will be private.
JAMES LEVINE JR. James Levine Jr., 49, husband of Sharon Andrews Levine and son of James and Mable Dow Levine Sr., was born on Jan. 27, 1967, in Sumter. He departed this life on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at his residence. Family will receive friends at the home, 9 N. Pike W., Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.
NANCY M. BLANDING Nancy M. Blanding, 95, widow of Tucker Blanding and daughter of the late Willie Lucas, was born on June 30, 1923, in Darlington County. She departed this life on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at Blue Ridge of Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.
LITTLE DANIEL RODRIGUEZ Little Daniel Rodriguez, 1, entered eternal peace on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia. Born in Columbia on June 5, 2015, he was a son of Eric and Marie DeJesus Rodriguez. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Summerton Funeral Home LLC, 23 S. Duke St., Summerton. (803) 485-3755
JULIA ANN HARDIN LEXINGTON — Graveside services for Julia Ann Hardin, 81, will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Ridge Crest Memorial Park, 327 Summerland Ave., Batesburg, SC 29006. The family received friends from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturday at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 140 Stoneridge Drive, Ste. 210, Columbia, SC, or Carolina Gardens at Lexington, 5422 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29072. Mrs. Hardin was born July 19, 1935, in Franklin, Georgia, and passed away on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016. She was a daughter of the late Jim Hannah and Ruth Dennard Hannah. Mrs. Hardin was employed by the federal government as a loan assistant. She was a member of Old Lexington Baptist Church, loved God and her family, with a special fondness for her grandchildren. Mrs. Hardin is survived by her sons, Steve Tedder and Bill Tedder (Rasheedah); daughter, Dawn Shealy (Weston); grandchildren, Melissa Boykin, Brian Russell, Dominique Alexander, Jacob Tedder, Chris Shealy and Heather Shealy; and greatgrandchildren, Cal, Azaiah and Hunter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawton Hardin; daughter, Patricia Dubose; sister, Betty Estes; and brother, Joel Hannah. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the staff at Carolina Gardens for all of their loving care. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements. www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.net
LUBERTHA BARR Lubertha Barr, 61, daughter of Boyd Grant and Louise Choice, was born on July 30, 1955, in Sumter. She departed this life on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.
EDITH R. HAMMOND Edith Richardson Hammond, 77, wife of Willie Hammond, died on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, in Sacramento, California. Born in Sumter County, Feb. 20, 1939, she was the daughter of Henry and Hattie Phillips Richardson. Her memories will be cherished by her family and a host
of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Sacramento, California. East Lawn Funeral Home, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, California 95841, (916) 732-2020, is in charge of these arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement of Williams Funeral Home, Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.
DONTRELL M. CARTER Dontrell Montese Carter, 23, answered his call to eternal rest on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at a home in Hinesville, Georgia. Born in Sumter County, July 12, 1991, he was the son of Kenny Leon Green, Sr. and Candie Carter Rockmore. He received his education in the public schools of Sumter County. He leaves to cherish his memories: his parents, Kenny Leon Green, Sr. (his step mom, Alexandra); Candie Rockmore (his step dad, Otis); Jace Montese Carter, whom he adored; a special friend and his son’s mother, Santasia Moses of Sumter; his grandfather, Nathan Carter of Sumter; his grandmother, Katie Marie Green-Anderson of Sumter; five sisters, Shakeeda Carter, Nicole Carter, Jasmine Carter, Brittney Rockmore, all of Sumter, and Alaysia A. Green of Hampton, Virginia; nine brothers, Keshawn M. Green of San Diego, California, Kenny L. Green, Jr., Michael D. Green of South Carolina, Ja’son M. Lloyd of Hampton, Virginia, Alexander L. Green of Florence, Otis V. Rockmore, Jr. of Sumter, Theodore Rockmore of San Diego, California, Jeremy Lewis of Hinesville, Georgia, and Jason Lewis of Denver, Colorado; six aunts, nine uncles, six nieces, two nephews, a host of great aunts and uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Homegoing services were held Saturday at the Greater Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 609 Miller Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Dr. Marvin Hodge, pastor, eulogist. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of his grandfather, Nathan Carter, 126 Thelma Drive, Sumter. The remains were placed in the church at 2 p.m. The procession left from the home at 2:20 p.m. Floral bearers and Pall bearers were family and friends. Burial was in the Unionville A.M.E. Churchyard Cemetery, 1033 Swimming Pen Road, Mayesville. Services directed by the Management and Staff of Williams Funeral Home, Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.
JOHN T. “J.T.” HUDSON PINEWOOD — John Thomas “J.T.” Hudson, 87, husband of the late Josie Leigh Johnson Hudson, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, at his home. Born Oct. 9, 1929, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Thomas Edward and Hattie Shorter Hudson. He was a member of Pinewood Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for over 30 years, and teacher of the Touchberry Bible Class for over 30 years. He retired from the S.C. Department of Highways and Transportation after 31 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Hinson (Charles) of Pinewood; two grandsons, Patrick Smith (Dalyn) and Kevin Smith (Rebecca); three great-grandchildren, Raegan Smith, Brantley Smith, and Ryanne Smith; and two sisters, Mildred Lumpkins of Estill Springs, Tennessee, and Docia Keech of Webster, Texas.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin Hudson; and six sisters, Ruby White, Trudie McLeod, Ida Geddings, Lila Elmore, Ruth Rodgers and Mae Rodgers. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pinewood Baptist Church with the Rev. Bennie Barwick and the Rev. Ed Cheek officiating. Burial will be in the Pinewood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clyde Hudson, Gordon Hudson, Buddy Avin, Harold Johnson, David Harris and Jimmie Barwick. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Forever Young Sunday School Class of Pinewood Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Agapé Hospice for all of their loving care and compassion. Memorials may be made to the Pinewood Baptist Church Library Fund, 10 E. Fulton St., Pinewood, SC 29125. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.
JEANETTE L. MANNING-SIGLER Jeanette Loree Manning-Sigler, 49, daughter of the late Loren Lee and Everlyn J. Dwyer Manning was born on Dec. 1, 1966, in Sumter, S.C. She departed this life on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at Doctor’s Hospital of Augusta, Augusta, Georgia. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St. in charge of arrangements.
ROBERT F. D’AMATO Robert Frank D’Amato, 82, died peacefully Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born on July 26, 1934, on Long Island, New York, he was a son of the late Peter D’Amato and Angela Marie D’Amato. Mr. D’Amato received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York, on June 7, 1957. A member of the American Institute of Architects, Bob practiced in his native New York until accepting an Architectural position at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., in 1975. Two decades later he retired as Deputy Base Civil Engineer. Bob was a member of First Presbyterian Church and sang in the choir for 35 years. He later joined Wedgefield Presbyterian Church where he was an active member. Bob adored his dog, “Stormy.” Memorial Services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Wedgefield Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jody P. Foster officiating. Memorials may be made to the Sumter SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Dr., Sumter, SC 29150; or to Wedgefield Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 36, Wedgefield, SC 29168. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. 803-775-9386
ANTHONY HARVIN Anthony Harvin was born Oct. 23, 1961, in Sumter. He was the youngest and fifth child of Vivian (V) and Elizabeth Harvin. He took flight from the call of our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Hillcrest High School, Class of 1980. He attended St. Paul A.M.E. Church - Shaw of Sumter at an early age and sang in the choir. He later joined The Lord Jesus Christ in Thee Apostolic Faith and received the
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2016 Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior and was baptized. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 27 years, Betty; three children, Lakisha (Brian) Pack of Sumter, Antionette and Kaitlyn Harvin of the home; four grandchildren, Brianna, Kiana, Bryan (Kyleek) and Arianna Pack; his parents, Vivian (V) and Elizabeth Harvin; two brothers, Nathaniel Harvin of Columbia and Lorenzo Harvin of Sumter; two sisters, Barbara (Minister Norris) Deas of Sumter and Teresa (Minister Mickey) Joyner of Columbia; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Homegoing services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church Shaw, 1495 N. St. Paul Church Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Eric Dent, pastor, eulogist. The family is receiving family and friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vivian and Elizabeth Harvin, 3800 Wedgefield Road, Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at noon. The procession will leave from the home at 12:20 p.m. Burial will be in the St. Paul A.M.E. Churchyard Cemetery. These services have been entrusted to the Management and Staff of Williams Funeral Home, Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.
HENRY C. JANIS Chief Petty Officer Henry Charles Janis, USN, retired, age 80, beloved husband of 58 years to Arlene Elizabeth Carroll Janis, died on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at Palmetto Health Heart Hospital in Columbia. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home.
MARY B. JOHNSON Mary Burgess Johnson, 87, widow of Alex Johnson, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter. Born in Williamsburg County, Dec. 1, 1928, she was the daughter of Dais and Lydia Witherspoon Burgess. The family is receiving relatives and friends at her home, 2500 Brogdon Circle, Sumter. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home, Inc.
GENNIE KENNEDY Gennie Kennedy, 51, widow of Leroy Kennedy, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter. Born in Sumter County, July 17, 1965, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Kennedy and Annie Lou Prince Hickson. She received her formal education in the public schools of Sumter County and attended Mt. Pleasant High School. She was employed for six years at the former UTi Integrated Logistics in Lugoff. Prior to working various places, she was employed at Gold Kist for 12 years. She leaves to cherish her memories: her daughters, Shelina Prince and Rozita Toney, both of Sumter; five grandchildren; one sister, Linda Ann Prince of Lynchburg; one niece, Lamekia Prince of Sumter; five aunts; four uncles; and a host of great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Homegoing services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday at the Goodwill Presbyterian Church USA, 295 N. Brick Road, Mayesville, with the Rev. Richard Dozier, pastor, presiding, and the Rev. Calvin Titus, eulogist. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 775 Radical Road, Sumter. Remains will be placed in the church at noon for view-
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ing until time of services. The procession will leave from the home at 12:20 p.m. Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will be in the Goodwill Presbyterian Churchyard Cemetery. Services directed by The Management and Staff of Williams Funeral Home, Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.
ROBERT A. WILSON Robert Anthony Wilson departed this life Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Robert was born June 23, 1984, in Sumter, S.C. He graduated with honors from Sumter High School in 2002 and was a member of the ROTC. Robert was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. Robert had a love for children, music and animals. His family and friends will always remember his big heart and his sense of humor. Surviving family members are his mother, Carole Wilson; his son, Camden Anthony Wilson; brothers, Jason Moretz and Jamie Moretz; sisters, Bracey Moretz Makowske and Toni Wilson; two nieces; and a nephew. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Anthony Wilson. The funeral service will be held, at 3 p.m. Tuesday at St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive. The Rev. Gary Blobaum, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church, will officiate the service. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 140 Poinsett Drive, Sumter, SC 29150, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-9908. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAM L. CARNEAL William Lloyd Carneal, age 88, beloved husband of the late Ivy Ruth Carneal, died on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland. Born in Bowling Green, Virginia, he was the son of the late Lloyd William Carneal and Madge Skinner Carneal. Mr. Carneal retired from the U.S. Air Force after 28 years of service and went on to work at Jimmy’s Music Store. Surviving are: one son, Robert Carneal and his wife, Rnita; two grandchildren, Lauren Carneal and Ian Carneal, all of Sumter; and two sisters, Anne Yurik of Virginia and Carol McGann of Florida. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 3 p.m. on Monday, prior to the service, at Bullock Funeral Home. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.
DARLENE BRUNSON Darlene Brunson, wife of Bernard Washington and daughter of Mrs. Christine Lewis Brunson and the late Wilbert Brunson, died on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 26, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Sumter Funeral Service, Inc. The family will receive friends at the residence, 403 Highland Ave.