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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2016

STEPHEN R. KALISH WAXHAW, North Carolina — Stephen Richard Kalish, 61, of Waxhaw, entered into eternal rest on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016. He suffered from cardiovascular and pulmonary complications. A memorial service to honor his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Elmore Hill McCreight, 221 Broad St., Sumter. Steve was born on Nov. 7, 1955, in Sumter, a son of the late Joseph John Kalish Sr. and Elizabeth Justice Kalish Housen. He graduated from Sumter High School and later attended University of South Carolina and Central Carolina Technical College. He became a master electrician, specializing in motor control. He is survived by his son, Stephen Louis Kalish Ficchi; grandson, Caleb Ficchi; granddaughter, Gianna Ficchi; four brothers, Frank (Kris), Joseph, James / DD (Ann) and Bernard; and two sisters, Betsy (Owen) Zuro and Dolly (Mike) Brown. Steve was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike and Ralph Kalish; nephew, John F. Kalish Jr.; and niece, Melanie Kalish Rivera. Steve had a passion for many things during his life, starting with him learning to play the guitar as a young teenager to emulate the great Jimi Hendrix. His love of all types of music lasted until the end. He was an incredible cook and really loved being outdoors, whether it involved horseback riding, scuba diving, hunting, hiking, spelunking or digging for old treasures, but he was happiest of all when he went fishing. Steve had a particular affinity for rescuing both people and animals. He really worried about anyone or anything that might be in harm’s way and would try to help them out. Steve deeply loved his family and friends and will be sorely missed by both. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.

PEARL L. PARROTT A chapter completed, a page turned, a life well lived and a rest well earned. On Nov. 24, 2016, Deaconess Pearl Lucille Parrott, affectionately known as “Telephone Angel,” was called home to be with the Lord. Deaconess Pearl Lucille Parrott was born on Jan. 10, 1936, in Mayesville, to Louise Roberson. After the death of her mother when Pearl was 3 months old, she was adopted by Mike and Hattie Ellerby. Deaconess Pearl Parrott received her education at Mayesville Institute School. She was a lifelong member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Deaconess Pearl Lucille Parrott served on many ministries, until her health declined. She served as the Sunday school secretary for more than 35 years at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, where she earned her title of Sunday school secretary emeritus. She was also the secretary for the missionary society for more than 10 years. Deaconess Pearl Parrott also served as vice president of missionary ministry for many years. Her Christian motto can be described as “On Call for God 24/7.” Deaconess Parrott’s missionary works never ended. From the dawning of the morning to the setting of the sun, Deaconess Parrott worked tirelessly checking on the sick and shutin. Deaconess Parrott never met a stranger and had a divine ability to see the good in everyone. Her favorite saying

was “There is no big you and little me. I love people whether they are red, yellow, black or white. I just love people because God loves us all!” Through her years of serving, Sister Parrott earned the title of “Telephone Angel.” She earned that title because she had major limitations with walking and driving; she did most of her missionary work over the telephone. Deaconess Parrott called the sick and shut-in and shared the goodness of Jesus with them. She took advantage of every opportunity to share her trials and overcomings to inspire and encourage others to seek Christ. Deaconess Parrott constantly reminded people that God would never leave us nor forsake us, and will never put more on us than we can bear. She leaves to cherish her memories: two daughters, Trustee JoAnn Parrott and Henrietta Parrott of the home; one special granddaughter who was raised in the home, Finetra ParrottMack (Kevin) of Charlotte, North Carolina; and two special great-grandsons, Desmond and Justin Mack. She was affectionately known to them as grandma: a special daughter-in-law, Amy Ellerby of Peekskill, New York. She also has another daughter-inlaw, Olean Parrott of St. Charles; granddaughters, Shayna Felton of Brooklyn, New York, Telethia (Chris) Keith, Ramona Searight, Cassandra Welch and Linda Smith, all of Peekskill, Priscilla Brown of Sumter and Carolyn Wilson of St. Charles; grandson, Tyrone Welch; 17 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a very special friend also known as her “bodyguard,” Mary Lou “Moony” Hannibal; a goddaughter, Deborah “Dell” Wilson Wheeler; and a host of very special nieces, nephews, other godchildren and god-grandchildren, along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three sons, Rooservelt Ellerby (Amy), Johnny Lee Ellerby and David Lee (Olean) Parrott; and two sisters, Madell McGhee and Mary Lou Robinson. Public viewing will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 126 E. Sumter St., Mayesville. Wake service will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Ms. Parrott will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Westend Community Church, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, with the Rev. Eugene Myers officiating. Interment will follow in Mayesville Community Cemetery, Mayesville. Job’s Mortuary Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

The family will be receiving friends at 4000 McCrays Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29154. Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary. net. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

FERDINAND BURNS JR. Ferdinand Burns Jr. was born on Oct. 2, 1945, in Sumter, a son of the late Ferdinand and Earline Dupree Burns. He died on Nov. 28, 2016, at his residence. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1963. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in social studies from Morris College and a Master in Education from the University of South Carolina. After graduating from high school, Mr. Burns joined the United States Air Force, where he served from 1963 to 1967, receiving an honorable discharge. Mr. Burns’ career in education spanned 37 years. He worked in Summerton School District 1, Lee County School District and Sumter County School District 2, where he served faithfully until his retirement. Mr. Burns did not limit his service to education alone. He served the Sumter County community in various ways, working with different organizations and holding different positions. He served as a member of the Sumter Congress of Racial Equality (CORE); the Sumter County Election Commission; commander of American Legion Post 202; the Sumter delegation to the National Black Political Convention; president of Sumter Branch of the NAACP; and president of Wateree Baptist Association Lower Division Trustee Ministry. At the time of his death, he was serving as chairman of Trustee Union Number One Education Committee; a commissioner for Sumter Housing Authority; president of Pinedale Neighborhood Association; member of Sumter County Education Association-Retired; a member of Sumter South Carolina Combat Veterans Group; and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Mr. Burns was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a member of the trustee ministry and as past chairman; the veterans ministry; the mission committee; Sunday school adult class number

one; the brotherhood ministry; and as minister of education for the education ministry. Mr. Burns leaves to mourn his passing: his devoted wife of 50 years, the former Lula Mae Hastie; six children, Tonia (the Rev. Quintero) Burns-Taylor of Sumter, Ferdinand (Betty) Burns III of Alpharetta, Georgia, Martin (Kimberly) Burns of Sumter, Malcolm (Andrea) Burns, Marcus (Shammon) Burns and Malshaun (Amanda) Burns of Charlotte, North Carolina; 22 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, the Rev. Harry L. Burns of Charlotte; four sisters-in-law, Ella Marian McBride, Rhonda Reynolds and Blanche Hastie, all of Sumter, and Geneva (Deacon James) Zeigler of Paxville; one uncle, Porter Gaymon of Sumter; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, U.S. 15 South, with the Rev. Willie A. Wright Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Bradford Cemetery. Public viewing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the chapel. The family will receive friends at the home, 20 Neal St., Sumter. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that contributions be made to New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Education Ministry. The body will lie in repose from noon until the hour of service. The funeral cortege will leave at 12:15 p.m. from the residence. Sumter Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Ilean Lemon House died on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Spring Hill AME Church, Summerton, with the Rev. Emma Mellerson, pastor. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

JAMES A. THOMPSON MANNING — On Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, James Albert Thompson, husband of Dorothy Owens Thompson, heard his master’s call at his residence. Born on Nov. 12, 1934, in Manning, he was a son of the late Joe and Rebecca Wells Thompson. Service of remembrance will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at Words of Victory Outreach Ministries, 308 Dyson St., Manning, where the pastor, the Rev. Michael Abraham, will deliver words of consolation. The service of committal will follow in the Thompson family plot, located in Scarborough Cemetery. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the residence, 2109 Mallette Road, Sugar Hill community of Manning. Fleming & DeLaine Funeral Home & Chapel is in charge of these arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be sent to www. flemingdelaine.com or flemingdelaine@aol.com.

MARY R. TINDAL FLORENCE — On Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, Mary Ruth Tindal departed this life at McLeod Regional Medical Center Florence. Born on March 27, 1974, in Manning, she was a daughter of Ruth Lee Davis Dingle “Honey” and John Elliott Dingle Sr. The family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. daily with the exception of Saturday at Marion House, 1079 Capital Way, Manning. Services are incomplete and will be announced by Fleming & DeLaine Funeral & Chapel.

BERNARD MAGAZINE Bernard Magazine entered eternal rest on Nov. 26, 2016, at New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton, Massachusetts. Viewing will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Jamestown Road Church of God, Camden, with Pastor Curtis Murph officiating. Interment will follow in the churchyard cemetery. The family is receiving friends at the home of his sister, Louise McCall, 1076 Browntown Road, Bishopville. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.

JAMES P. MALLARD JR. James Palmer Mallard Jr., age 91, beloved husband of the late Kathleen Smith Mallard, died on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home.

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HENRY FURMAN JR. Henry Furman Jr., 70, died on Nov. 29, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland hospital. He was born on Oct. 11, 1946, in Sumter, a son of the late Henry Sr. and Viola Choice Furman. Surviving are a devoted wife, Emma Furman; three children, Melissa (Dwayne) Russ, Audrey Furman and Tony Furman; and Alexis (Tawanda) Taylor White, a granddaughter they raised as their own. Public viewing will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Masonic Rites will begin at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Furman will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Paul AME Church, 1495 N. St. Paul Church Road, Sumter, SC 29154, with the Rev. Eric Dent officiating. Interment will follow in Smith Cemetery.

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