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JOHNNY SINGLETON JR. Johnny Singleton Jr., son of the late Johnny Sr. and Mamie Elmore Singleton, died on Jan. 27, 2015. He was born on Dec. 12, 1949, in Sumter County. He was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He entered the military at an early age and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He received two Purple Hearts, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with DVC 60, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. He enjoyed working on cars, doing body work and painting. He received four black belts in martial arts. He enjoyed helping people in whatever way he could. At an early age, he accepted Christ as Lord and Savior. He enjoyed singing in the choir and working in the church. He was affectionately called “Mr. Johnny” by those who knew him. His survivors include four children: two sons and two daughters, Jenetha Keith (daughter); grandchildren; four nieces, Dorothy J. Woods, Laura Bell McKenzie, Essie Mae McKenzie and Jerrlean (Herman) Washington, all of Sumter; two nephews, Johnny (Francine) McKenzie and Glenn (Jennifer) McKenzie, both of Sumter; and a host of grandnieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday at Greater Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Marvin Hodge Sr., pastor, officiating, assisted by Dr. Lewis Walker Jr. and Bishop Michael Miller. Interment will be held at a later date at Florence National Cemetery. Public viewing will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. today. The body will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. until the hour of service. The funeral cortege will leave at 11:30 a.m. from the home of his niece, Dorothy J. Woods, 33 Gamecock Apartments. Sumter Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.
LEROY C. MELTON Leroy Conrad Melton, age 78, beloved husband of 49 years to Isabel Loose Melton, died on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in San Diego, California, he was a son of the late William Leroy and Maude Estelle Dunegan Melton. Mr. Melton proudly served with the United States Air Force and retired after 20 years of dedicated service. He later went on to serve in Civil Service for 20 years. Leroy will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Surviving in addition to his wife are four children, four grandchildren, three sisters and one brother.
In addition to his parents, Leroy was preceded in death by a brother. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Webb Belangia officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday one hour prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m. at Bullock Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memories may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 211 Alice Drive, Sumter, SC 29150; Tuomey Hospice, 500 Pinewood Road, Sumter, SC 29150 or to a charity of one’s choice. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.
THOMAS SWEAT SR. Thomas “Bookey” Sweat Sr. was born on April 27, 1928, in Paxville, a son of the late Priestly and Pauline Way Sweat. He departed this life on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015, at the VA Hospital, Buffalo, New York. At an early age, he joined the United States Army. He worked at General Motors until his retirement. Thomas was a hardworking man who loved and took care of his family. Thomas leaves to celebrate his passing: five sons, Thomas Jr., James, Jreed, William and George; two daughters, Mary Alessi and Diane; six grandchildren, Norman, Natasha, Angelica, Sharon, Brain and Tiesheka; adopted daughter, Bonnie Rawlinson of Manning; two sisters, Lorena Greggs of New Jersey and the Rev. Cammie Green of Pinewood; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Cecil Smith Sweat; daughter, Tonette Sweat; son, Larry Sweat; his parents, the Rev. Priestly (Pauline) Sweat; two brothers, Mindred Sr. and Clifton; and three sisters, Eron, Dorothy and Eva. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job’s Mortuary. Mr. Sweat will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2225 Conyers Road, Paxville, with the pastor, the Rev. Clifford Gaymon, officiating. Interment will follow in Calvary-Zion Hill Cemetery. 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.
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RONALD B. POSEY Ronald Bruce Posey, 52, died on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter.
REV. EDWARD C. HOLLADAY The Rev. Edward Clifton Holladay, 72, died on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Clifton L. and Ora Bell Stephens Holladay. Rev. Holladay was the former pastor of New Calvary Baptist Church. He was also a retired project manager with South Carolina State Department of Corrections. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served in Panama. Surviving are a son, John Holladay (Susan Bethea) of Sumter; a daughter, Stephannie Kontowsky (Donnie) of Inman; his former wife, Betty Holladay Sarvis; four grandchildren, Amanda and Robyn Kontowsky and Jordan and Jacob Holladay; and a brother, Cleveland Holladay of Sumter. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Thomas Holladay. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the Chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Rev. Todd Fleming officiating. Burial will be in Sumter Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alice Drive Baptist Church, 1305 Loring Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29150; or to New Calvary Baptist Church, 38 Center St., 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 of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.
CORENE DAVIS BROOKLYN, New York — Corene Amanda Lowder Davis, 94, widow of Romeo Davis, entered eternal rest on
THE SUMTER ITEM Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at Brookdale Medical Center, Brooklyn. Born on April 23, 1920, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Gilford and Lou Emma Lowder. She received her education in the public schools of Sumter. She was employed as a licensed beautician and master of the “press and curl.” She was a member of St. Paul AME Church, where she served as a member of the Stewardess Board, Missionary Board and was a Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by five grandchildren, Tanea Hammond of Brooklyn, Robert “Bobby” Watson Jr. of Charlotte, Chris Davis of the United States Army, Delvin Davis of Philadelphia and Ron Davis of Stone Mountain, Georgia; seven great-grandchildren, including Jordan Sykes of Charlotte; one brother-in-law, Roy Davis of Baltimore; two sistersin-law, Lucille Davis of Sumter and Evelyn Davis of Baltimore; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Davis will be held at 1 p.m. today at St. Paul AME Church, Plowden Mill Road, Sumter, with Pastor Robert L. Galloway, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Friendly J. Gadson and the Rev. Sidney Hampton. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Sumter. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.
DOUGLASS C. BRITTON Douglass Cornelius Britton, 66, husband of Minnie “Handful” Wilson Britton, entered eternal rest on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015. He was born on March 14, 1948, in Sumter, to the late Birch and Easter Britton. He received his education in Sumter County public schools. He was a life member of Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1966 and received an honorable discharge after 20 years of serving his country. He received numerous medals and commendations. After retiring, he moved back home and gained employment with Korn Industries until the business closed. While employed with Korn, he began a career in security with Securitas. At the age of 21, Douglas worked as a funeral assistant with Community
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Funeral Home, until D.C. Mellette’s passing. He transferred to Sumter Funeral Service, until his death. He leaves to cherish his loving memories: a devoted wife, Minnie Deloris “Handful” Wilson Britton of the home; three daughters, Mamie D. Wilson, Shay (Wayne) Harvin and Crustal (Bernard) Leonard, all of Sumter; a niece raised in the home, Syvetrice Kendrick of Clarksville, Tennessee; two sisters, Jeanette Singleton and Susimae White, both of Sumter; one brother, Isaiah (Maggie) White of Sumter; six grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Douglas can be viewed from 4 to 7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Marion H. Newton, assisted by Pastor Ricky Simmons, the Rev. Robert Blanding, the Rev. M.G. Walters and the Rev. Willie Wright. Burial will follow in Hillside Memorial Park. The family is receiving visitors at the home, 1034 Spaulding Ave., Sumter. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.
ASHLYN TURNER Ashlyn Breanon-Kay Turner, 18, died on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015, at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia. Born in Sumter, she was a daughter of Samuel Turner and Jane Nashatka. Survivors include her father and mother; a sister, Samantha Turner; four brothers, Stanley Turner, Troy Turner, Christopher Laux and Cody Laux; grandparents, Gloria Jenkins, and Troy and Mary Turner; a nephew, Noah Turner; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. today at New Start Community Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Dale Turner officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. today at New Start Community Church of the Nazarene and other times at the home of her grandmother, 1660 Bar Zee Drive. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ashlyn Turner Go Fund Me Account on Jane Nashatka’s Facebook page. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.
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