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The THESUMTER SUMTERITEM ITEM
Area Scoreboard TENNIS Twilight Tennis In The Parks Palmetto Tennis Center will hold Twilight Tennis in the Parks at the local parks beginning on Saturday. The first event is scheduled for Saturday at North Hope Park from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The events are open to children ages 5-12 with demonstrations from a PTC professional. The other events will be held on April 23 at Crosswell Park, May 14 at Dillon Park, June 4 at Memorial Park and June 25 at Swan Lake Park. Each of those events will go from 7 to 8:30. Events at Shaw Park on July 16 and Birnie Park on July 30 will run from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call PTC at (803) 774-3969.
GOLF CGA Golf Outing Moved The Christian Golfers’ Asso-
ciation’s monthly golf outing scheduled for Saturday, April 16, has been moved from Crystal Lakes Golf Course to The Links at Lakewood. The cost of the event is $28 per players and is open to the first 20 golfers. A devotion will be held beginning at 9:28 a.m. with the tee time set for 10. To sign up, call (803) 773-2171 or (803) 983-3457.
Par 4 Pets Tournament The fourth annual Par 4 Pets golf tournament will be held on Saturday, April 23, at Crystal Lakes Golf Course. The format will be 4-man Captain’s Choice. The entry fee is $160 per team or $40 per player. The fee includes golf cart, lunch and beverages. The field will be limited to the first 20 teams. The money raised will go K.A.T.’s Special Kneads. For more information, call Kathy Stafford at (803) 469-3906, Teresa Durden at (803) 917-4710 or Mike Ardis at (803) 775-1902.
St. Francis Golf Classic The 21st Annual St. Francis Xavier High School Golf Clas-
sic will be held on May 6 at Sunset Country Club. The 4-man Captain’s Choice has a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The cost is $70 per person. For more details, contact Steve Capinas at scapinas@hotmail.com.
FISHING Flw Bass Fishing Event The FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) will hold a 1-day tournament event on Saturday, April 16, at the John C. Land Landing facility in Summerton. There will be up to 400 boaters and co-anglers competing for top awards of up to $8,000 and $3,000, respectively. For more information, follow the BFL on Facebook at Facebook.com/FLWFishing and on Twitter at Twitter. com/FLWFishing.
BASEBALL Alumni Game Lakewood High School will host a Lakewood/Furman/ Mayewood alumni baseball game on Saturday at the Lakewood baseball field beginning
THURSDAY,April APRIL 7, Thursday, 7, 2016 2016 at noon. Money raised from the event will go into the Lakewood baseball program. The cost is $10 for each participant. Admission is $5 for spectators. Chicken Bog will be served to participants and spectators and concessions will be available. There will also be a bake sale. There will be a Home Run Derby and baserunning competition for participants. For more information, call Bill DeLavan at (803) 968-3866.
BOWLING Gamecock Lanes Scores
Feb. 21-27 Sunday night Mixed: Loisann Horne 270-707; Kirs Hackett 228-510; Ron Poole 246; Todd Haviland 247-681; Lori Williams 582. Tuesday Night Mixed: Carll Field 279699; Nick Urban 247-575; Tim Hundall 300-791; Byron Phillips 279; Mike Wallace 266; Moses Jackson 279; Worth Gedding 245; Bobby Hagood 209; Jerry Beasley 235-644; Kenneth Smith 252; Brad Vohs 258-706; Barry Brown 181-440; Mike Christy 252; Ron Poole 223; Terence Williams 257; Heather Brown 194-470; Deddie Becchetti 222568; Teresa Harvard 213-581; Joann Goins 246; Gregg Anderson 769; David Durant 663; Tony Friday 621; Larry Schultz 736; Darryl Fleming 705; Ethel Faragi 530; Tuesday Pipkin 426; Laford Dennis 362; Al Heath 613; Don Brown 580. Close Encounters: Dan Lawless 214536; Michael Spiegel 169-417; Jerry
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Candee 178-447; Roland Evans 531; David Lowe 543; Robby Carter 502; Marilyn Adams 199-434; Kathy Stafford 489. Afternoon Delight: Pam Scott 465. Industrial Mixed: Willie Graham 234631; Thomas Price 243-608; Scott McDonald 257-642; Greg Cunningham 237-613; Russ Ratcliff 279-721; Moses Jackson 258-697; Earl Fronabarger 247-686; Julia Jenkins 195-476; James Price 601; Edwardo Allen 726; Johnny Stover 617; Otha Johnson 600; Angela Wills 414. Friday Night Mixed: Tony Friday 298742; Bill Riles 278-636; Darryl Fleming 279-717; Tim Jenkins 257-677; Robert Mainey 223-536; Sean Chapman 279769; Jerry Beasley 246-706; Leon Williams 269-666; James Canty 258-671; Moses Jackson 280-800; Jeffrey Scott 231; Joshua Sweeney 224-599; Sam Green 244; Gregg Anderson 278-780; Jackie Jones 231-593; Sarah Lawrence 204-523; Eva Jackson 224-600; Joe Spangler 710; Reggie Ratcliff 570; Greg Jones 686; Phillip June 662; Bing Davis 626; Dandrel Dukes 664; Carl Lyon 558; Romero Davis 550; Ken Rainwater 659; Marc Harton 258-691; Ricky Dinkins 246-644. Jr./Maj./Sr.: Emily Batey 210-548; Ashleigh Atkins 194-565; David Hearrell 114-287; Joseph McColgin 142-391; Conner Batey 201-534; Julius Demunn 190; Ghassen Green 224-630; Keonta Bethea 223; Zayd McColgin 183-501; Mark Lupori 226-619. Bowling Bantams/Preps: Ahmad June 127-328; Payton Frye 157-400; Luther Bells 101-261; Warner Newman 121; Lindsey Barwick 120-288.
MLB ROUNDUP
Amazing Story: Rookie makes history with another home run PHOENIX — Rookie Trevor Story made baseball history by hitting a home run in each of his first three major league games and the Colorado Rockies beat Arizona 4-3 on Wednesday. Story also is the first player in baseball history to hit a home run for each of his first four hits. Colorado’s Tyler Chatwood (1-0) pitched a strong 6 1-3 innings in his first big-league appearance since recovering from a second Tommy John surgery.
Detroit 7 Miami 3 MIAMI — Jarrod Saltal-
OBITUARIES WHITLEY LEE STOKES SR. Whitley Lee Stokes Sr., 79, widower of Elizabeth Henderson Stokes, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Born on Jan. 7, 1937, in Paxville, he was a son of STOKES the late Robert Lee and Etta Herrington Stokes. In 1954, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served our country for 20 years in Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Ohio, South Carolina and Vietnam. After retiring from the military, he also retired as part owner of Dependable Heating and Air in Sumter. He later worked several odd maintenance jobs with Sterling House Assisted Living in Sumter as well as with Maritime Resorts in Myrtle Beach. He thoroughly enjoyed serving the Lord. He was a previous board member with Promise Land Ministries and an active member of the First Church of God in Sumter. Whit was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend to all who knew him. He took great pride in his grandchildren and was a constant supporter of their activities from attending dance recitals and swim meets to softball, baseball and football games. He was a member of American Legion Post 15 and was very active with the P-15 baseball program. He passed his love for the sport as well as for hunting and fishing down to his grandchildren. His favorite pastime was watching his grandsons play ball. He is survived by his children, Whitley Stokes Jr. and his wife, Susan, of Greenville and Terry Stokes Ingram and her husband, Chris, of Sumter; grandchildren, Tabitha Stokes Carey and her husband, John, of Jacksonville, Florida, Taylor Stokes of Greenville, Delaney, Logan and Dayton Ingram of Sumter; two great-grandchildren, Morlee and Hudson Carey of
amacchia homered and drove in four runs and Francisco Rodriguez struck out Giancarlo Stanton to end the game with the bases loaded as the Detroit Tigers beat Miami 7-3 Wednesday and sent Marlins ace Jose Fernandez his first loss in 27 career starts at home. Victor Martinez hit a tworun homer and Nick Castellanos had an RBI double in the sixth that chased Fernandez (0-1), who allowed five runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings with one walk and 13 strikeouts, one shy of his big league high. Fernandez had
been 17-0 with a 1.40 ERA at Marlins Park, the most consecutive home wins to start a career in major league history.
Jacksonville, Florida; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Julian Stokes of Sumter. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Bullock Funeral Home and other times at the home of Terry Stokes Ingram, 2960 Hermitage Drive, Sumter. Services will be officiated by Ron Bower at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with full military honors and burial immediately following at Sumter Cemetery. The family would like to thank Morningside Assisted Living for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Promise Land Ministry, 1786 Highway 129, Galivants Ferry, SC 29544, or the First Church of God — Missions, 1835 Camden Road, Sumter, SC 29153. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.
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Rays 5 Blue Jays 3 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Steven Souza Jr.’s second home run of the game, a goahead, three-run drive in the eighth inning, lifted the Tampa Bay Rays over the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 Wednesday. Souza pulled Tampa Bay to 3-2 in the sixth with a solo homer off J.A. Happ. Tampa Bay has homered in
LIONEL BOWMAN On Saturday, April 2, 2016, Lionel Bowman, devoted husband of Rosa Amelia Felder Bowman, exchanged time for eternity at Lake Marion Nursing Facility in Summerton. Born on Dec. 4, 1922, in Summerton, he was a son of the late Thomas and Lue Bertha Postell Bowman. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the residence, 5197 Summerton Highway, Silver community of Manning. Services will be held at noon on Friday at Friendship AME Church, 6156 Furse Road, Silver community, Pinewood, where the Rev. Albert L. Thompson, pastor, will bring words of consolation. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Fleming and DeLaine Funeral Home and Chapel of Manning is in charge of services. Online condolences may be sent to www.flemingdelaine. com or flemingdelaine@aol. com.
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MARCUS GARLAND Marcus Garland, 25, died on Friday, April 1, 2016. He was a son of Gwendolyn Denise Garland and stepson of El “Brother” Pack. Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday at Fresh Fire GARLAND Ministeries, Manning, with the Rev. Cheryl Witherspoon, pastor, officiating, Pastor Harry Beaufort presiding, and the Rev. Cassie Gibson and Pastor Myra Pearson assisting. Burial will follow in Francis Cemetery, Alcolu. The family is receiving friends at the home of his mother and stepfather, 285 Tullah Drive, Sumter. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral
Amelia Wiley, 69, wife of George Wiley, departed this life on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at her residence. Born on Aug. 28, 1946, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late John Henry Choice and Sally Mae Gathers. The family will be receiving friends at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, 850 Carmiler Lane, Wedgefield, SC 29168. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.
JULIA H. MCCONICO Julia Hampton McConico, 71, wife of Junior McConico, entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at McLeod Hospice House, Florence. Born on Jan. 9, 1945, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Powell Hampton Sr. and Rosa Odell Green Hampton. She was a member of St. Peter AME Church, where she served as a steward and on
a team-record 18 consecutive games dating to Sept. 20.
MARINERS 9 RANGERS 5 ARLINGTON, Texas — Robinson Cano homered twice and drove in five runs, including a two-run homer that capped Seattle’s five-run ninth, as the Mariners rallied for a 9-5 victory at the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in the finale of a three-game opening series. Rangers closer Shawn Tolleson (0-1) allowed all five batters he faced to reach base and score.
the kitchen aide, missionary and pulpit aide ministries. She was employed by School District Two. Survivors are her husband, Junior McConico; four children, George (Genise) McConico, Loretta (Elbra) Brailsford, Col. Jimmy L. (Melaine) McConico and Letha Linda (Michael) Pickett; five brothers, Albert (Susan) Hampton, the Rev. Powell (Ernestine) Hampton Jr., the Rev. Charlie (Catherine) Hampton, Earnest (Emma) Hampton and Albertus (Linda) Hampton; four sisters, Rosa Holliday, Frances Williams, Susan (Randy) Boston and Velvet (Levan) Tindal; two aunts, Ruth Hampton and Annie Spann; and a host of grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday at Manchester Elementary School in Pinewood with the Rev. Carol Palm officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Grove Cemetery. The family is receiving visitors at the home, 1635 West Ave. South, Pinewood. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.
FRANK YATES Frank “Beige” Yates, 83, departed his earthly life peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at his home. Born on April 9, 1932, in Hartsville, he was a son of the late Annie Yates and was raised by his aunt, the late Rebecca Mickens. Frank accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and joined Mt. Olive AME Church, where he diligently supported until his health failed. His memories will be cherished by his daughter, Emma Jennings Fulton of Sumter; two nephews that he raised as his own sons, William Pearson of the home and Brett (Lynda) Pearson of Sumter; a special nephew, Leon (Shirley) Pearson of Sumter; seven grandchildren; three special friends, Danny Stewart, Stoney Mack
BREWERS 4 Giants 3 MILWAUKEE — Chris Carter hit his first home run for Milwaukee, then had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the seventh inning to lead the Brewers over the San Francisco Giants 4-3 Wednesday. Jeff Samardzija, making his Giants debut after signing a $90 million, five-year contract, allowed three runs and eight hits in 5 1/3 innings, struck out six and walked three. He is 0-5 in 10 career starts against Milwaukee. From wire reports
and Levander Gallishaw; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, other nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter, with the Rev. Maurice Webber, eulogist, assisted by the Rev. Raymond Cook Jr. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home, 3001 Woodrow Road, Sumter. The procession will leave at 10:20 a.m. from the home. Floral bearers will be granddaughters and nieces. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery, Rembert Church Road, Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www. williamsfuneralhomeinc.com Services directed by the staff and management of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.
NANCY G. BENENHALEY EASTOVER — On March 26, 2016, our Lord and Father called home Nancy G. Benenhaley. She passed 15 years to the day of her beloved husband, Floyd Ladson Benenhaley. A woman of unshakable faith, we will always remember her loving kindness and feel blessed by all she taught us. We love you, Nancy, and in the Lord’s time, we will see you again.
ANGELINE B. NELSON Angeline Bessie Nelson, 83, widow of Felix Nelson, died on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at her home. Born on Oct. 13, 1932, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of Edwin Sanders and Henrietta Williams. The family is receiving relatives and friends at her home, 1006 Truitt St. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.