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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2013
WHITNEY C. WEATHERLY Whitney C. Weatherly, 62, husband of Lenora Todd Weatherly, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at his home. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Ervin Weatherly and Babette LeFlore Weatherly. He was retired from Federal Mogul in WEATHERLY Sumter and was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Whit was a proud 1975 graduate of Clemson University with a bachelor of science degree in zoology and loved Clemson football. He was a Boy Scout in Troop #339 in Sumter and felt a great sense of pride as a scout. He loved the outdoors, fishing, wood working and sharing his love of science with anyone who had time to listen. Whit enjoyed seeing the sunshine each new morning and lived each day to see what God was going to show him. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Frances Weatherly of Greenville; three sons, Aaron Weatherly of Greenville, Richard Kirby and Timothy Kirby, both of Sumter; four grandchildren, Payton, Hailey, Lawton and McKinley Kirby; two brothers, Harwood Weatherly (Dianne) of Sumter and Clark Weatherly (Sherry) of Myrtle Beach; a sister, Linda Weatherly of Columbia; and his stepmother, Sue Weatherly of Sumter. Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday in the Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Jim Baker and the Rev. George Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy Hudson, Frances Drayton, Frankie Newman, T.J. Mullen, Mark Windham, Harwood Weatherly Jr., and Clark Weatherly Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Sumter Boy Scout Troop #339. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to the Greenville Shriners Hospital, 950 West Faris St., Greenville, SC 29605 or to the Boy Scouts of America, Pee Dee Council, 702 South Coit St., Florence, SC 29501. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements. WANDA F. FOGLE Wanda Felder Fogle was born on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1972, in Clarendon County. She was the daughter of the late Willie Felder and Mary Gillard Felder. She was the wife of Robert Fogle. Wanda graduated from Scott’s Branch High School, Class of 1990. She furthered her education at Benedict College from 1990 to 1992. She attended Denmark Technical College from 1992 to 1993 with a degree in
cosmotology. While living in Maryland, she was employed FOGLE with B.W.I. International Airport and Maryland House of Corrections. Upon returning to South Carolina, Wanda held various jobs: Columbia Police Department, Benedict College Campus Police and most recently Allen University Campus Police. Wanda departed this earthly life on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Hospital, Columbia. She was preceded in death by two brothers. She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Robert Fogle of the home; a son, Jaronte McFadden of Columbia; three stepdaughters, Jada, Tyease and Zikeya; three granddaughters, Shakiya, Sha’monita and Jazaya, all of Columbia; six sisters, Diana (Earl) Howell of Summerton, Stacy (Willie) Tindal of Baltimore, Md., Edna (Cornell) Walters of Summerton, Malcenia (Charles) Mack of Manning, Henrietta Boxies of San Antonio, Texas, and Margaret Andres of Willford, Conn.; three brothers, Marion (Louise) Andrew of Summerton, Albertus and Henry Jr. of Hartford, Conn.; her mother-in-law, Mary Fogle; one godchild, Kayla Williams; special friends, Gail Williams and Marvin Marrow; mother Louise Walters; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Historic Liberty Hill A.M.E. Church, Summerton. Dr. Leslie J. Lovett, pastor, officiating. Final resting place will be the church cemetery. Floral bearers will be the Class of 1990, and pallbearers will be the campus police of Allen University and Benedict College. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Viewing for Mrs. Fogle will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Dyson’s Home for Funerals. The family is receiving friends at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Cornell Walters, 1045 Daphne Lane, Summerton, and at the home, 14 Wild Iris Court, Columbia. SALLIE PHILLIPS Sallie Phillips was born Oct. 20, 1944, to the late Arthur and Mattie Richardson Mc-
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Bride in Sumter. She departed this life on Feb. 5, 2013. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and attended Eastern High School. Her early religious training began at Trinity Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Lewis Walker. Precious memories will be cherished by her husband, Elijah Phillips; three children, Charles Singleton, Dena Trina (Freddie) Peterson and Patrick Singleton, all of Sumter; one stepdaughter, Katherine Geter of Sumter; two sisters, Gloria Jean Butler and Mattie Carter of Sumter; three brothers-inlaw, James Phillips, Robert Phillips and David Phillips of Philadelphia, Pa.; 12 grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; nieces, nephews, and a host of other close family and friends. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at 3 p.m. at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 155 Wall St., Lynchburg, with Pastor Larry C. Weston, officiating. Interment will follow in the Bradford Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips will be placed in the church on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at 2 p.m. for viewing until the hour of service. Family is receiving friends at the home, 9 Kent St., Sumter. 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. JAMES RICHARDSON James Edward “Duke� Richardson, 76, husband of Ruby Sanders Richardson, took his heavenly flight on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter. Born in Dalzell on July 24, 1936, he was
the son of the late Henry and Hattie Phillips Richardson. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. As a youth, he attended Joshua Baptist Church, Dalzell. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Richardson worked for various construction companies as a carpenter. He was a happy person when he was able to be outdoors. He was not only a loving brother to his seven sisters, he acted as a father and protector, always willing to give them advice. He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Ruby Sanders Richardson; one daughter, Yvonne Maple of Dalzell; one grandson, Joseph Devon Maple of Charlotte, N.C.; five sisters, Edith (Willie) Hammond of Antelope, Calif., Ida (Bernard) Mason of Norfolk, Va., Rosa (Willie) Strong of Sumter, Wilhelmenia Dyson and Terry (Charles) Clark of Dalzell; one aunt, Alta Mae Davis of Rembert; a host of nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, other relatives and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Margaret Thompson and Marie Jackson. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at the Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, with the Rev. Eugene G. Dennis, pastor, the Rev. R. L. Williams, eulogist, and the Rev. William Jefferson, officiating, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Ernest Jackson, Minister Donald Perry and Minister Wanda Martin. The family will receive friends at the home, 3790 Ardis Pond Road, Dalzell. The remains will be placed in the church at noon. The funeral procession will leave from the home at 12:30 p.m. Floral bearers will
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be nieces. Pallbearers will be nephews. Burial will be in the Joshua Baptist churchyard cemetery, Dalzell. 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. ALBERT J. DRNJEVIC Albert J. Drnjevic, 93, widower of Clema Rexroth Drnjevic, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Covenant Place. Born in Bulpitt, Ill., he was a son of the late Florian Drnjevic and Josephine Pintar Drnjevic. Mr. Drnjevic was a retired U. S. Air Force master sergeant with 28 years of service and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was later employed as a civil service employee for 14 years. Surviving are three daughters, Alberta Emmer and husband, Bill, of Camano Island, Wash., Jo Thames of Dalzell, and Chris Stichler and husband, Don, of Vista, Calif.; four grandchildren, Sammy Askew, Stacee Askew, Billie Jo (B.J.) Reed and Anita Pearson; and nine greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Francis and Tony Drnjevic; and a granddaughter, Marty Thames. Funeral services with military honors will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mark Barnette officiating. Burial will be in the Florence National Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. Memorials may be
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made to Dalzell Baptist Church, 3645 Camden Highway, Dalzell, SC 29040, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3223 Sunset Blvd., Suite 100, West Columbia, SC 29169. Online condolences may be sent to www. sumterfunerals.com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements. (803) 775-9386. REBECCA BRADLEY Rebecca Deloris Preston Bradley entered eternal rest on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Odessy Hospice, Decatur, Ga. Born Feb. 25, 1955, in Clarendon County, she was the daughter of the late James and Pearlie Epps Preston. She leaves to cheris her memory, her husband, Abraham Bradley of Lake City; two sons, Ulysses Preston of Bishopville and Antonio Ramsey of Decatur, Ga.; one daughter, Felicia Ramsey of Sumter; three brothers, Walter (Lucille) Preston, M.C. Preston and James Preston, all of Sumter; two sisters, Carol Ann Preston of Sumter and Anna Margaret Williams of Darlington; five grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing will take place on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the chapel of the Community Funeral Home, with the Rev. Joseph D. Ricks, officiant. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of Louis Ramsey, 234 Poulas St., Sumter. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.
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