OBITUARIES
THE SUMTER ITEM
FRED D. MCFADDEN Mr. Fred D. McFadden, the husband of Mrs. Rozell Lowery McFadden, entered eternal rest on Aug. 6, 2015, at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia. The family is receiving friends at the residence, 339 N. Darlington Highway in the Elliott Community of Lee County. Visitation will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and Masonic Rites at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Paul United Methodist Church, U.S. 401, Elliott. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Lee Central High School Auditorium, Bishopville, with the Rev. Lee Johnson, pastor presiding and the Rev. Carl D. Parrott, eulogist. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Memorial Garden, S.C. 527, Elliott. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.
LUTHER L. TRUESDALE BISHOPVILLE — Luther Liston Truesdale, 86, of Bishopville, widower of the late Betty Anne Brown Truesdale, died Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. Born in Lee County and always living there, he was the son of the late Luther James Truesdale and Cora Eletha Brown Truesdale. He and Betty had no children, but served as mentors and guides for many. Liston graduated from Bishopville High School and University of South Carolina with a degree in criminal justice. He graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville, the Federal Bureau of Narcotics under the Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Military School at Fort Gordon on Civil Disorders and the National Sheriffs’ Institute at the University of Southern California, among many other law enforcement trainings. Liston was the youngest person to serve on Bishopville Town Council, and he later served on the Lee County Rural Police Force (1955-62); the Bishopville City Police Force (1962-74); and was appointed Lee County Sheriff by Gov. John West to complete the term of deceased Lawrence Huggins in 1974. He was elected to each term of office until his retirement in 1992. He was an organizer of the Bishopville Rescue Squad in 1961, serving as its first president and was a dedicated member of the Bishopville Fire Department. He received the Order of the Palmetto in 1993 from Gov. Carroll Campbell. Liston was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church, Bishopville, and an avid history buff including reenactments of the CashShannon duel. He served the local area as a professional photographer for weddings, portraits and athletics. He rose to international fame with the investigation of the Lee County Lizard Man sightings in the 1980s, appearing in newspapers, TV and documentaries. He was an animal lover with many dog rescues during his and Betty’s years. Survivors include a sister, Mildred Truesdale Elmore of Florence; nieces, Cora Beth Loftin (David) of Nashville, Tennessee, and Abbie Elmore Denny (Lyn) of Lake City; adopted daughters Cheryl Austin Skinner (Marvin) of Os-
wego and Kim Williams of Atlanta.; special friends, Marie Freeman, Willene Smith, Betty Lou Watson, Susan Watkins, Aaron Raley, Will Alexander, Sandra McCutchen, Odell Corbett, Jim Tallon and Shirley Davidson; many great-nieces and greatnephews; and his precious dogs. He was preceded in death by a niece, Millie Elmore Mozingo, and a brother-inlaw, Darwin Elmore. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Monday, at First Baptist Church in Bishopville with the Rev. Dr. James Jordan and the Rev. Lin Kirkman officiating. Visitation will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the church from 3 to 4:30 p.m. preceding the funeral service. Burial will be in the Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery with full Masonic rites. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 144, Bishopville, SC 29010; B.A.R.K., 121 Julia Drive, Bishopville, SC 29010; the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Avenue North, Suite 101, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 or local Relay for Life. Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.
ALVIN L. JACKSON Alvin L. Jackson, 65, of Palmetto, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015. He was born on Sept. 29, 1949, to parents Mrs. Mamie Jackson and the late Mr. Leroy Jackson of Sumter. He attended the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Edmunds High School in 1967. He had a love for music and played in the band. He attended Walker Avenue Church of God. After graduation from high school, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam War. Most of his tenure in the military was spent abroad traveling the globe. He served honorably in the Army for 20 years. He was a member of the American Legion in Sumter and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Alvin had a love and passion for woodworking and electronics and worked on many projects that he enjoyed and shared. He helped all of his neighbors with their electronic needs. He was loved and respected by all. He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his mother, Mamie Jackson of Sumter; wife, Betty Jackson of Palmetto, Georgia; two sons, Russell Jackson of Palmetto, Georgia, and Frederick Jack-
son and Melissa Alexandra of Columbia; two grandsons, Simeon and Emory of Columbia; two brothers, Gregory Jackson (wife Debra) and Charles Jackson of New Mexico; two sisters, Laverne Alexander (husband Jeffery) of Pennsylvania, and Tacoma Lewis (daughters Kaziah and Cai) of Charlotte, North Carolina; four aunts; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday at Job’s Mortuary. Mr. Jackson will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral Service will be held at 11 p.m. Tuesday at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center (Westend Community Church), 101 S. Salem Ave., with pastors Tim and Tom Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia. The family will be receiving friends at the home located at 609 W. Bartlette St.
PATRICIA SINKLER Patricia Sinkler, affectionately called “Kizz Ann,” wife of Willie Sinkler and daughter of the late King Holiday and Carrie Dinkins, was born Oct. 30, 1948, in Sumter County. She departed life on Monday, Aug. 3, 2015 at her residence after an extended illness. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church where she served diligently until her passing. Patricia was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves to cherish her memories: a loving husband of 49 years, Willie Sinkler of the home; one son, Larry (Frankie) Dinkins and one daughter, Willie Mae S. (Jody) Green, both of Sumter; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Mae Canty of Wedgefield, and Annnie Mae (Sam) Williams of Wedgefield; two brothers-in-law, Tom Sinkler of Sumter, SC, and Leroy Sinkler of Wedgefield; four grandchildren, Larry E.(Jessica) Sinkler, Adrian Sinkler, Patrick Sinkler and Nelichia (Darrell) Sinkler, all of Sumter; four great grandchildren, Takiyah Sinkler, Larry Sinkler Jr., Shakel Hawkins and Lakayla Hudson, all of Sumter; two close friends, Louise Clea Washington and Lucille Rembert; and a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, at Job’s Mortuary. Mrs. Sinkler will be placed in the church at noon Mon-
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2015 day for viewing until hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave, with Pastor Brenda Black, pastor of Clinton Chapel AME Zion Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Walker Cemetery. Family will be receiving friends at the home, 110 Carver St. Job’s Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. Main Street 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.
LILLIE MAE PLOWDEN Lillie Mae Washington Plowden, was the daughter of the late Vander Washington and Luvenia Slater Washington. She was the widow of the late Robert Lee Plowden. She was born on Jan. 16, 1925, in Bishopville, South Carolina. She departed this life on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. She attended the public schools of Lee County. She was a member of the Gospel Choir and Usher Board at Unionville. She was also a former member of the Benjamin Chapter No. 346 Eastern Star until her health failed. She loved singing, sewing and most of all, she loved being surrounded by her family. She leaves to cherish her memories four daughters: Mary Plowden Wilson of Cayce, Jannie (Reggie) Brown and Dorothy Plowden, both of Washington, D.C., and Ruth White of Sumter; five sons: Jasper Plowden of the home, Leo( Annie) Plowden of Sumter, Robert Plowden Jr. of Washington, D.C., Leroy (Helen) Gibson of Washington, D.C., and Jefferey (Brenda) Gregg; a grandchild raised as her own; three sisters: Vera Washington of Bishopville, Roseanna Prescott of Saginaw, Michigan, and Annie M. Hudson of Bishopville; 32 grandchildren; 98 greatgrandchildren; 40 great-great grandchildren; one sister-inlaw, Bessie Wilson of Mayesville; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Job’s Mortuary. Mrs. Plowden will be placed at Unionville AME Church, Mayesville, at 10 a.m. Monday, until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Unionville AME Church with
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Pastor Alvin Webb officiating. Interment will follow in Unionville AME Church Cemetery, Mayesville. Family will be receiving friends at the home 29 Hugh St., Mayesville. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., 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.
FREDDIE FORD JR. Mr. Freddie Ford Jr., entered into eternal rest on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at Palmetto Health Richland. He was born Aug. 7, 1943, in Sumter to Fannie Webb Davis and the late Freddie Ford Sr. The family will received relatives and friends at the home of Rosa Green Ford, 156 Illery Road. Funeral arrangement will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.
TONY O. WELLS Tony Oneil Wells, 42, died Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center in Sumter. Born March 16, 1973, in Manning, he was a son of Barbara Burgess Wells and the late Sammie Wells. The family is receiving friends at the home of his sister, Teresa Wells, 1010 Jessamine Trail. Services are entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.
WILBERT DUKES Wilbert “Bubba” Dukes, 61, husband of Fannie Bradley Dukes, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning. Born April 5, 1954, in the Bloomville section of Manning, he was a son of Beulah Dukes and the late Priestly Dukes. The family is receiving friends at the home, 2456 Jordan Church Road. Services are incomplete and will be announced later by Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.
ROOSEVELT LIVINGSTON Roosevelt “Three Cent” Livingston, 51, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning. Born July 15, 1964 in Tampa, Florida, he was the son of William Livingston and the late Mary Livingston. Family will receive friends and family at 1340 Pittman Drive, Summerton. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Summerton Funeral Home LLC, 23 S. Duke St., Summerton, (803) 485-3755.
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