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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2013
RALPH GRAHAM ALCOLU — Ralph Van Buren Graham, 91, husband of Virginia Lowder Graham, died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at his home in Alcolu. Born July 16, 1921, in Davis Station, he was a son of the late Marion Walter GRAHAM and Anna Childers Graham. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran; a retired dairy farmer; former owner and operator of Graham Harley-Davidson Motorcycles on U.S. 521; and Graham Trucking. He was a former deliveryman for The Item newspaper for 20 years. He was a member of Graham Baptist Church, where he was a past deacon and choir director. He is survived by his wife of Alcolu; two daughters, Martha Anna Graham of Hillsborough, N.C., and Pat Varner (John) of Greer; a stepdaughter, Valerie Charles of Alcolu; a stepson, John Edward Jackson (Lisa) of Alcolu; two sisters, Alvena Maris of Downingtown, Pa., and Melissa Gerelus of Cherry Hill, N.J.; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a very special young man, Douglas James Guynn of Florence. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bertha Kemp Graham; and a stepson, Ben Jackson. A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday at Graham Baptist Church with the Rev. John Patrick officiating, assisted by the Rev. Kenny Griffin. The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service and other times at the residence, 9551 Sumter Highway, Alcolu. Memorials may be made to Graham Baptist Church, 4140 U.S. 521 South, Sumter, SC 29153, or to KGM Church, 3590 Pinewood Road, Sumter, SC 29154. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome. org WILLIAM A. HOLLIDAY Jr. William A. Holliday Jr. was born April 5, 1930, in Wytheville, Va., to the late William and Leon Juanita Johnson Holliday. He departed this life on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at the Dorn VA Medical Center, CoHOLLIDAY lumbia. William was educated in the public schools of Virginia. He was a graduate of Claflin University, Orangeburg, and New York University, N.Y. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, American Legion of Maryland, DAV, VFW, and the Maryland State Teachers Retirement. He attended Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Manning. He leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his pre-
cious memories: his devoted wife of 49 years, Lou Ella Sweatte Holliday of the home; a loving daughter, Dr. Carolyn D. Holliday of the home; three sisters, Cecelia Jones, Alice Hill and Mary Davis, all of New York, N.Y.; and a host of relatives and friends who are deeply grieved by his passing. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four sisters, Ruth Rivers, Ethel Stephens, Aileen Anderson and Doris Pope, all of New York. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the National Cemetery, Fort Jackson, with the Rev. M.G. Walters officiating. Interment with military rites will follow at the National Cemetery. The family is receiving friends at the home, 1157 Marlbrough Drive. The funeral procession will leave at 12:30 p.m. from the home. The management and staff of Sumter Funeral Services Inc., 623 Manning Ave., Sumter, is serving the Holliday family. Online memorials can be sent via the web at sumterfuneralsvs@sc.rr.com.
ALONZO F. THOMPSON Alonzo Freddie Thompson was born May 7, 1991, to Florence Thompson and the late Freddie Patterson. God called him home on Feb. 7, 2013, at Mercy General Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Alonzo was educated in the THOMPSON public schools of Sumter County and graduated from Sumter High School. He then enrolled in Strayer University, where he was obtaining his degree. He was employed by McDonald’s as a crewmember and later by Fort Roofing as a roofer. At an early age, Alonzo accepted Christ as his personal Savior and became a member of St. Matthews Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his fond and precious memories: his loving mother, Florence L. Williams; a sister, Marilyn R. Thompson; a brother, Willie Golden Jr.; three stepsisters; one stepbrother; three aunts, Linda (Robert) Sumter, Brenda Thompson and Adell Mahoney; two uncles, Perry (Mandy) Thompson and James (Ann) Thompson; and a host of other relatives who are deeply grieved by his passing. Memorial services were held by Springfield Memorial Chapel in Springfield. Courtesy announcement by Sumter Funeral Service Inc., 623 Manning Ave., Sumter, SC 29150. THEODORE H. PARKER ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Theodore “Ted” Holmes Parker, 94, of Sumter, died Feb. 6, 2013. He was predeceased by Melissa Williams Parker, his beloved wife of 65 years. He was a son of the late Thornwell Hay Parker and Lucy Jane Scarborough Parker. He attended Sumter High
(“Boy’s High School”) and graduated from Davidson College in 1940. After proudly serving in World War II, he was married in Chico, Calif., in 1945. Imbued with a love of nature and a strong work ethic, Ted was a lifelong farmer, successfully farming his land in Eastover, Richland County, from 1946. In his farming operations, he exhibited boundless determination, generosity and respect for all. Throughout his life, he supported the endeavors of his family. He enjoyed watching his son, Ned, play Sumter championship football. In later years, he took great pleasure in conversations with his grandchildren. He loved hooking flounder in Pawleys Island Creek. Surviving him are three daughters and a son, Mona Post and husband, Garrett E. Jr., of Atlanta, Alicia Sweatt, M.D. and husband, W. David, of Asheville, Ned Williams Parker of Los Angeles, Calif., and Dorothy Chelton and husband, Christopher A., of Columbia. Also surviving are his sister, Jennie Saussy of Georgetown; his 10 grandchildren, Melissa Kim, Garrett Post III, M.D., Elisabeth Gray, Susannah Sweatt, Caroline Chelton, Catherine Sweatt, Margaret Scarborough, Virginia Gray, William Chelton and Andrew Chelton; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Dr. Mark Durrett will officiate a graveside service at 2 p.m. Friday at Sumter Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to the family home following the service. Memorials may be made to Brooks Howell Home, Missionary Needs, 266 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28801, in recognition of the devoted staff of Cummings Unit.
MARK H. SENTER Jr. LEXINGTON — Mark Houston Senter Jr., of Lexington, died at age 97 of natural causes on Feb. 6, 2013, in Lexington. His amazing resiliency in dealing with the health challenges associated with aging finally came to an end as he slipped quietly into the waiting arms of his Lord. Mr. Senter married Alice Mary Ann Watkins on June 22, 1942, in Rochester, Minn. Alice died on Feb. 19, 1969. In April 1974, Mark married Elizabeth Crews Hobson in Jonas Ridge, N.C. Betty passed away on July 26, 2006, in Linville, N.C. Mr. Senter is survived by his four children, Mark Houston Senter III and wife, Ruth, of Lake Forest, Ill., Harvey William Senter and wife, Lee, of Sumter, Gregg Stephen Senter and wife, Patty, of Richmond, Va., and Betsy Ann Senter Kosh and husband, Joseph, of Lexington. His seven grandchildren include Jori Senter Susanka and husband, Daniel, Nicholas Senter and wife, Joanna, Liza Senter Cleveland and husband, Henry, Taylor Senter
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and wife, Katherine, Allison Kosh Bedenbaugh and husband, Adam, Stefanie Kosh and Caroline Kosh; and four great-grandchildren include Elijah Senter, Emmy Susanka, Aubrey Senter and Mary Addison Bedenbaugh. The celebration of the life of Mark H. Senter Jr. will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel at Lexington Baptist Church, 308 E. Main St., Lexington. A brief graveside gathering will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Hills Cemetery, Chattanooga, Tenn. Memorial gifts, in lieu of flowers, may be given in memory of Mark H. Senter Jr. to Bryan College, P.O. Box 7000, Dayton, TN 37321. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com. Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.
LUCILE W. SMALLS PAMPLICO — Lucile Wilson Smalls died on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at her residence, after an extended illness. The family is receiving friends at the home, 928 Hillside Drive, Pamplico. Arrangements will be announced by People’s Funeral Directors of Pamplico. ROBIN DALE E. KIRKLAND Robin Dale Eastridge Kirkland, 59, wife of Benny Kirkland, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at her home. Born in Dearborn, Mich., she was a daughter of the late William “Bob” and Ruth E. Stewart Eastridge. In memory of a wonderful woman who has blessed our lives and hearts in so many ways. Your memory will live on in each and everyone of us. May God bless you. You are truly loved and will be missed. Survivors include her husband; a son, Damon Lacy Kirkland and Angie Ridgill of Bishopville; two daughters, Shirley Caller of Wyoming and Kristy Arants (Brad) of Bishopville; two grandsons, Aiden Kirkland and Cullen Arants; two granddaughters, Kinsley Morrow and Ansley Kirkland; two brothers; and a sister. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Mike Watson officiating. Burial will be in Piedmont Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at the home, 45 Tara Lane, Bishopville. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements. GEORGE H. JONES Jr. George Howard Jones Jr., age 64, beloved husband of
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Patricia M. Jones, died on Feb. 11, 2013, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter.
JANICE J. HOLLAND Janice Jones Holland was born May 19, 1943, in Summerton, a daughter of the late Millie Jones and Bertie Brailsford and widow of Johnnie Lee Holland Sr. She departed this life Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Janice received her education in the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1963. Early in life, she was a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. Janice was employed with Sumter School District 17, from which she retired after 35 years of service as a cafeteria technician. Janice leaves to cherish her wonderful memories: two sons, Marvin (Sylvia) Holland of Columbia and Johnnie Lee (Pamela) Holland Jr. of Sumter; two daughters, Veronica (Raymond) Holland of Sumter and Songa N. Holland of Columbia; four special grandchildren, Chaquandria Holland, Rayshad Holland, Omar Holland and Ahmad Holland, all of Sumter; two sisters-inlaw, Georgia M. Thomas and Priscilla Holland, both of Sumter; one brother-in-law, Kenneth Holland of Sumter; two special friends, Martha Ann Wilson and Annie Lou Pringle; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Mrs. Holland will be placed in the church at noon Friday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Salem Chapel and Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem, Sumter, with Dr. Ralph W. Canty officiating. Interment will be in Hillside Memorial Park. The family is receiving friends at the home, 2160 Bethel Church Road, Sumter. Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, 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. MICHAEL J. WASHINGTON Michael Jonathan Washington, husband of Mary Furman Washington, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at the Dorn VA Medical Center, Columbia. Born Jan. 3, 1953, in Sumter County, he was a son of Willis Washington and the late Redetha Glencamp Washington. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 1215 St. Paul Church Road, Sumter. Funeral plans will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.
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CRESTWOOD from Page B1 Tony Wilson said. “We were excited to be there, but we didn’t carry that excitement onto the floor in the way we played. That was disappointing. Georgetown outplayed us at times during the game. “I think that was eyeopening for the girls.” Fre -throw shooting was the major difference in the win. Crestwood was 17-for23 while the Lady Bulldogs were just 5-for-16. “Georgetown was probably the quickest team we’ve played since Sumter earlier in the year,” Wilson said. “I
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think we got a little winded at times and that led to them getting some wideopen 3s at the end of the game that tightened things up.” The Lady Knights, now 21-5 on the year and riding a 15-game winning streak, will face a different challenge tonight against 15-7 Hanahan, Wilson said. The Lady Hawks were third out of Region VIII, which also including Orangeburg-Wilkinson, Hilton Head Island and Stall – all three of which are still playing.
“We don’t know much about them, but their offense relies heavily on their big post player (Alyssa Kinsey),” he said. “She’s a very good player and pretty much everything runs through her.” Wilson went on to say that Kinsey and another post player are both between 5-foot-10-inches and six feet tall, giving them good size around the boards. “They like to mix it up a lot defensively with man and zone, so we have a lot we have to work on in practice,” Wilson said. The biggest key for Crestwood will likely come from
its own post players, Wilson said, or more specifically how well the Lady Knights are able to rebound. “We have to be able to rebound well against Hanahan,” Wilson said. “We have to be able to control their post players and be aggressive around the boards. That’s something that we’ve lacked at times this season. We have to be more physical and we have to be more aggressive. “We have to avoid turning the ball over too much, too. If we can do those things and just play our regular game like we have for most of the season, I think we’ll be alright.”
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