OBITUARIES
THE SUMTER ITEM
KANICQWA R. MULDROW Kanicqwa Regna “Penny” Muldrow, 17, died on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia. She was born on April 11, 1997, in Manning, a daughter of Raynald and Ella Verleen Brown Muldrow. Penny was a senior at CrestMULDROW wood High School. She also attended the Sumter Career Center and Central Carolina Technical College. She was a member of Howard Chapel AME Church, where she served as a YPD member, youth usher and sang with the young adult and mass choirs. Survivors are her parents, Raynald and Ella Brown Muldrow of the home; a sister, Kimberly LaSandra (Michael) Douglas of New Zion; adoring nephews, Ardajeone Mickelle, Zymarione Leon and Jeremiah Zy’Kelle Douglas; paternal grandmother, Ada Burgess of Gable; adopted sisters, Erica Hicks of Manning and Lorina Witherspoon of Turbeville; an adopted brother, Maurice McDowell of Sumter; several aunts and uncles. Public viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at the Hayes F. & LaNelle J. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning. Celebratory services for Ms. Muldrow will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Maywood Middle School, North Brewington Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Oliver Davis, pastor of Howard Chapel AME Church, officiating, the Rev. Dr. R.L. McCants presiding and the Rev. Dr. Ella Busbee, Elder Willie Witherspoon and the Rev. Jerome McCray assisting. Burial will follow in the Howard Chapel AME Church cemetery. Ms. Muldrow will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time. The family is receiving friends at the home of her parents, 2050 U.S. Highway 378, Sumter. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.
NATALIE B. COOPER CHARLOTTE — Natalie B. Cooper, affectionately known as “Neet,” was born on March 5, 1964, in Sumter, to Geraldine and the late Nathaniel Cooper. Natalie, one of God’s servants, peacefully completed her journey on earth and COOPER took residence in her new and eternal home on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015. Share in the celebration of Natalie’s life at noon today at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Matthews, North Carolina. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to noon. Interment will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Goodman Cemetery, Lynchburg. Long & Son Mortuary Service of Charlotte is serving the Cooper family.
JERLINE H. SAM BISHOPVILLE — Jerline Hooks Sam entered eternal rest on Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville. Visitations will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at the mortuary. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 2304 Hubb Kelly Road, Bishopville, with the pastor, the Rev. Angela FordNelson, officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at wilsonfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main Street, Bishopville, is in charge of arrangements.
SAMMIE HARRY JR. Sammie Harry Jr., 63, was called to his eternal home at his residence in Lynchburg on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Born on Aug. 13, 1951, in Lee County, he was the 10th of 14 children born to the union of the late Sammie Sr. and Aletha Henry Harry. At an early age, Sammie Jr. joined Mt. Pleasant AME Church in Lynchburg. He was
educated in the public schools of Lee County and was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School Class of 1970. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served until 1973. He later obtained his certification in automotive technology from Sumter Area Technical College in 1978. He was employed with Sonoco Products Co. of Hartsville, until his retirement after 28 years of service. Sammie Jr. was united in holy matrimony to Elizabeth Williams Harry for 41 years. He was a good leader and role model for his children, grandchildren, family and friends. He enjoyed drag racing, fishing, playing pool, entertaining family and friends, and spending time with his grandchildren. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: a loving and devoted wife, Elizabeth; four children, Selena Williams of Sumter, Ezra Christopher (Tawonia) Thomas Sr. and Reginald Harry, both of Columbia, and Donna Harry of the home; four brothers, Willie (Leanna) Harry of Lynchburg, Nathaniel (Annette) Harry of Detroit, Michigan, and Robert (Denise) Harry and Nelson Harry, both of Lynchburg; four sisters, Mary Singletary and Azalee Morrison, both of Sumter, Eliza Ware of Fort Pierce, Florida, and Virginia Harry of Lynchburg; a special nephew / godson, Sammie Harry of Atlanta; seven grandchildren; two brothers-in-law; three sistersin-law; two aunts, Evelina Charles of Jersey, New Jersey, and Ethel Catten of Sumter; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sotonya Clayton; four brothers, Joe Nathan, James and Joe Lewis Harry and Roosevelt Durant; and a sister, Eloise Lisbon. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Mt. Pleasant AME Church, 1800 Vista Lane, Lynchburg, with the Rev. Ernest Brown, pastor, eulogist, assisted by Minister Harrison Freeman. The family is receiving family and friends at the home, 2925 U.S. 76 West, Lynchburg. The remains will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. The procession will leave at 10:30 a.m. from the home. Floral bearers will be nieces. Pallbearers will be nephews. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant AME Churchyard Cemetery. 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 management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.
of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.
MARY SIMMONS Mary Simmons, 91, of Sumter, passed away on Feb. 5, 2015. Born on March 4, 1923, in Graniteville, she was a daughter of Robert L. Vause and Louis Thelma Attebury. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 40 years, Robert Simmons, former band director of Sumter High School for many years. Survivors include the families of Barry and Sarah Simmons, Bobby and Lisa Simmons, and four grandchildren, Jordan, Bryant, Jenny and Rachel. Graveside services are planned for 2:30 p.m. on Sunday at Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery in Sumter. She will be laid to rest next to her husband. Flowers may be sent to the family at Bullock Funeral Home, 1190 Wilson Hall Road, Sumter, (803) 469-3400. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.
LOUISE GOVER PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Louise Eleanor Heiser Gover, age 94, beloved wife of the late Alex Gover, died on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter.
of Augusta, Georgia; five grandchildren, Terence (fiancée Emily) Polk, Karell Moses, Xavier (Ashley) Moses, Zannetta Polk and Whitney Moses; four sisters, Wilhelmina Franklin, Essie Wilson, Frances Davis and Elizabeth Slater; three brothers, Wiley Slater, Michael (Mildred) Slater and Jasper (Elaine) Slater; one brother-in-law, Pate (Lelia) Moses Jr.; one sister-in-law, Gertrude Moses; four greatgrandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She can be viewed from 3 to 7 p.m. today with meet and greet the family from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Clark United Methodist Church, 2980 Oswego Highway, with Pastor Wyatt C. Minton, assisted by the Rev. Malcolm Simpson and the Rev. Martha Myers. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family is receiving visitors at the home of her daughter, Sharonlyn R. Moses (Oliver) Polk, 772 Redstone Drive, Sumter. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.
REGINALD HIGHTOWER II TAMPA, Fla. — Reginald Hightower II entered eternal rest on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, in Tampa. Born on April 9, 1986, in Portsmouth, Virginia, he was a son of Reginald and Sylvia L. Brown Hightower. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of his mother, 97-A Somerset Drive, Sumter. Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.
BILLY JOE DALY Billy Joe Daly, age 53, died on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter.
CATHERINE R. CHAVEY MYRTLE D. BRUNSON Catherine “Cathy” Rachel Rogers Chavey, age 51, beloved wife of Christopher Stephen Chavey, died on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Georgia. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends on Tuesday immediately following the service. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.
BONNIE C. PERDUE Bonnie Cain Perdue, 77, died on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Dixon, Illinois, she was a daughter of the late William and Ida Howell Cain. Mrs. Perdue was twice married, first to the late Robert Moore and later to the late Richard Perdue. Surviving are one son, Ernest Moore of Sumter; two daughters, Lori Deese and Penny Prince, both of Sumter; one brother, Raymond Cain of Rockford, Illinois; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Community Bible Church in Lee County with the Rev. Jerry Peacock officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family would like to express appreciation to the staff of National Healthcare for their loving care. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and other times at the home of her daughter, 25 Lesesne Drive. Memorials may be made to National Healthcare Center, 1018 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals. com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2015
Myrtle DuBose Brunson, 93, widow of Ervin M. Brunson, died on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, in Columbia. Services will be announced by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.
MARY A. GEDDINGS Mary Avins Geddings, 78, died on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Ernest A. and Nora Ardis Avins. Mrs. Geddings was a faithful member of Sumter First Church of the Nazarene for more than 51 years, serving in various capacities. She was a retired executive secretary for Demosthenes McCreight & Riley, AIA architects for more than 45 years.
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Surviving are two sons, Billy R. Geddings (Ellen) of Sumter and Chipper Geddings (Sheila) of Roebuck; one daughter, Sherry G. Elliott (Larry) of Sumter; three brothers, Richard L. Avins, Ernest A. Avins and Jim Avins, all of Sumter; three sisters, Marie A. Griffin and Tessie A. Geddings, both of Sumter, and Denise A. Mortimer of Crown Point, Indiana; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald D. Geddings; a sister, Jeannie A. Gables; and a grandson, Eric Benjamin Geddings. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday at Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with the Rev. Greg Pressley and the Rev. Jim Thrower officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Sumter First Church of the Nazarene, 3700 Patriot Parkway, Sumter, SC 29154. 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) 7759386.
BETTY COLEMAN LYNCHBURG — Betty F. Coleman, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, at her home after an illness. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with burial in Friendship Cemetery, directed by Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the fellowship hall of the church. Born in Florence County, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Kelly Altman and Corrie Mae Hickman Altman. Mrs. Coleman was a licensed cosmetologist for 42 years and a former examiner for State Board of Cosmetology. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and the young adults Sunday school class. She was preceded in death by two nephews, Joey Altman and Andy Coleman. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Ted Coleman of the home; a daughter, Jessica A. Coleman of Lynchburg; two sisters, Belva (Tony) Evans of Lynchburg and Kellette (Myers) Roberson of Florence; and her mother-in-law, Carolyn Coleman of Lynchburg. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 1000 Pleasant Grove Road, Lynchburg, SC 29080 or to The Friendship Cemetery Fund, 2880 Shiloh Raccoon Road, Lynchburg, SC 29080. Please sign the family guestbook online at www.floydfuneral.com.
SERPICO GILLARD BISHOPVILLE — Funeral services for Serpico Gillard, who passed away on Feb. 5, 2015, will be held at noon on Saturday at Lee Central Middle School. Interment will follow in Thomastown Cemetery. Services entrusted to New Life Funeral Services LLC of Bishopville.
ADA S. MOSES Ada “Dollie” Slater Moses, 81, widow of Harold Moses, entered eternal on Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born on Jan. 5, 1934, in Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Warren and Mariah Prince Slater. She received her education in the public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953. She retired from Lerner Shops as a payroll accounts clerk in Brooklyn, New York. She returned to Sumter and renewed her membership with Clark United Methodist Church and served on the senior choir, birthday ministry, missionary and the UM Women’s Committees. She is survived by her three children, Sharonlyn (Oliver) Moses-Polk of Sumter, Zandra Moses Brockman of Brooklyn and Rodney (Jocelyn) Moses
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 325 Fulton Street • Sumter
773-3658 • www.mtzionmissionarybc.com “The Little Church with the Big and Friendly Heart”
Celebrate Black History Month With Us! Sunday, Feb. 15 • 10:45 AM - Trustee Ministry Anniversary. Message by the Pastor
Saturday, Feb. 21 • 5:00 PM - Jr. Missionary and Jr. Brotherhood Black History Quiz Bowl
Sunday, Feb. 22 • 10:45 AM - Golden Age Anniversary/Black History Worship Celebration. Message by the Pastor • Please wear Black Heritage Attire.
Saturday, Feb. 28 • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Health Fair in the Mt. Zion Enrichment Center.
Opportunities for Life Enrichment 9:45 AM Church School (Sundays) 10:45 AM Morning Worship (Sundays) 6:00 PM Evening Worship (1st Sundays) 10:00 AM Golden Age Fellowship (3rd Wed.) 5:30 PM Prayer Service (Wed.) 6:00 PM Bible Study (Wed.) 6:00 PM Youth Ministry (Wed.) After School Care - Mon. - Fri. 2:30 - 5:30 PM (K-5th Grade)
Rev. James Blassingame, Pastor