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JOSEPH C. LANE DALZELL — Joseph C. Lane died on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at his home after a twoand-a-half-year battle with lung cancer. He was born Jan. 17, 1935, to Melvin and Jenny Lane. Joe, or Creighton as known to family, joined the Air Force at the age of 18 and retired in 1980 after 26 years of service. After retirement, LANE he worked with Jackson National Life. Joe (Creighton) spent many years fishing Lake Marion with friends and family, especially his brother, Jimmy, and that is where he seemed to be most content. He also enjoyed singing old country karaoke songs and was even crowned Dalzell Idol several years ago. He was a member of Shaw Heights Baptist Church. Joe (Creighton) is survived by his wife of seven years, Christine Gay Lane; sons, James Lane (Craig) of Wilmington, North Carolina and Joe Lane (Mandy) of Sumter; daughters, Brenda Lane McDonald (Randy) of Sumter, and Beverly Lane Napier (Marty) of Raleigh, North Carolina; stepson, Paul Gay (Kristin) of Sumter; grandchildren, Nicole Wilson, Michael Napier and Justin Lane; step-grandchildren Dora-Ann Thomas (Jonathan) and Madison Gay; brother, Jimmy Lane (Sherry) of Orangeburg; and sisters, Betty Hill of Holly Hill and Claire Wells of San Bernardino, California. Joe (Creighton) was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Nancy Jackson Lane, his daughter, Kathy Lane, parents Melvin and Jenny Lane, and his brother, Melvin Lane. The family will receive friends at 2 p.m. Monday at Bullock Funeral Home. Services will follow at 3 p.m. with full military honors. There will be a private burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shaw Heights Baptist Church, 2030 Peach Orchard Road, Sumter, SC 29154 or to the charity of one’s choice. The family’s guest book may be signed at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.
by her family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Hodgestown, 250 Webb Hill St., Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. HARRISON Courtesy announcement by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.
JAMES M. NANCE James Malcom Nance, 84, husband of Janet Pritchard Nance, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. Born in Union, he was a son of the late Broadus F. Nance and the late Helen Malcom Nance. Mr. Nance was a longtime member of Open Bible Baptist Church and currently a member of Sumter Baptist Temple. He was a faithful supporter of the missions programs at both churches. Mr. Nance retired from Sumter School District 2 where he served as the director of maintenance and operations. He was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. Survivors include his wife of Sumter; one son, James M. “Jimmy” Nance Jr., of Sumter; one daughter, Judy N. Yandle (John) of Candler, North Carolina; three stepsons, Jacob Taylor of Sumter, Michael Taylor of Myrtle Beach and Joseph Taylor of Columbia; three grandchildren, James M. Nance III, John D. Yandle Jr. and Andrea Y. Warren (Mike); four step-grandchildren, Alyssa Taylor, Austin Pollard, Noah Taylor and Madison Taylor; and two great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Collin Yandle and Joseph Grant Warren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sumter Baptist Temple with the Rev. Mike Westmoreland officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. 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 Missions Funds of Sumter Baptist Temple, 2295 Harper St., Sumter, SC 29153 or Open Bible Baptist Church, 180 Old Manning Road, Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.
DORIS J. SANSBURY CATHERINE L HARRISON Catherine L. Conyers Harrison, wife of Loyard E. Harrison, departed this life on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at her home in Saint Albans, New York. She was born Sept. 16, 1946, in Sumter County to Mrs. Pansy L. Conyers and the late Mr. Leslie Conyers Sr. She was a 1964 graduate of Manchester High School. Memories will be cherished
Doris Josephine King Jordan Sansbury, 92, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Covenant Place. Born in Darlington County she was a daughter of the late Eddie Bethea King and Ellie Rae Carter King. Mrs. Sansbury was twice married, first to the late Robert Preston Jordan and then to the late Francis L. Sansbury. Mrs. Sansbury was a member of Calvary Bible Church. She survived her son, Rob-
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2016
ert P. (Bobby) Jordan, Jr. Bobby is a member of the Sumter Sports Hall of Fame. He was a star athlete at Edmunds High School and for the Sumter P 15’s and was drafted by the Yankees organization in 1964. After a few years of minor league play he returned to make a life in Sumter until his death in 1974. Surviving are one brother, Harold King (Betty) of Hartsville; one sister, Elva Dudley of Lamar; five grandchildren, Robert Preston Jordan III (Lisa), Rodney Allen Jordan (Sissy), Michael Walley (Terrie), Allen Nesbitt and Frances Nesbitt; numerous greatgrandchildren; one niece, Ellie Rowland (John) of Sumter; one daughter-in-law, Lee McLeod of Charleston; two daughters, Ida S. Walley (Rick) of Sumter and Mary B. Reynolds of Columbia; and one sister-in-law, Lottie McManus of Sumter. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Bethea, Eddie and Ralph King, and one sister, Ora K. Hodge. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. John Hall officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside following the service. Memorials may be made to Calvary Bible Church, 770 N. Wise Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. 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.
WILHELMENA REESE Funeral services for Wilhelmena Reese will be at 1 p.m. Monday, at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1090 Oswego Highway, Sumter, with the Rev. Geneva Stafford officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Public viewing is from 2 to 5 p.m. today at Palmer Memorial Chapel, 304 S. Main St. Ms. Reese will be placed in the church at noon until the hour of service. Ms. Reese, 81, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey in Sumter. Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late
Henry Reese and Wilhelmena Colclough-Reese. She received her formal education in the public schools of Sumter County. She was employed by Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Pace of Sumter for many years. Ms. Reese was a dedicated lifelong member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Henrietta Brown, Martha and Jesse Mae Reese; and three brothers, James and Henry Reese and Jimmy Golden. Surviving are a daughter, Brenda Reese; and one sister, Betty Reese, both of the home; a brother, Richard Reese (Minnie) of Sumter; three grandchildren; six greatgrands; four sisters-in-law; and a host of other relatives and dear friends. Condolences may be made on their website found at: www.palmermemorialchapel. com. Palmer Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
THEODORE DIGGS Theodore Diggs, 86, departed this life on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at Westhoff Medical Center, Rockledge, Florida. Born in Rembert, Feb. 8, 1928, he was the son of the late Rev. William Crawford Diggs and Aurelia Meta Diggs. Ted, as he was affectionately known to family and friends, was educated in the South Carolina public schools. He retired from General Electric in Cocoa Beach, Florida. He leaves to cherish his memories one sister, Annie Lee Diggs McCoy of Rembert; one brother, Ransom (Mary) Diggs of Virginia Beach, Virginia; three sisters-in-law, Rosa Lee Dawson Diggs, Rosa Lee Floyd Diggs, and Minnie L. Diggs, all of Sumter; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel, Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., with the Rev. Willie Dennis, eulogist, the Rev. J. Elbert Williams, presiding. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home of his sister, Annie Lee McCoy, 5605 Old Camden Road, Rembert. The procession will leave from the home at 12:30 p.m. Floral bearers and pall bearers will be friends of the family. Burial will be in the Hopewell Baptist Churchyard Cemetery, 3285 Peach Orchard Road, Dalzell.
CAMMIE J. DAVIS Cammie Johnson Davis entered eternal rest on Jan. 23, 2016, at the Sumter East Health and Rehabilitation Center. The family is receiving friends at 29 Edgefield Drive, Bishopville. Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, 184 Lake Ashwood Road, Sumter, with the pastor, the Rev. Ronnie L. Jeffcoat officiating. Interment will follow in the Mechanicsville Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville is in charge of arrangements.
SHERILYN G. JOSEPH On May 19, 1991, a beautiful baby girl was born in New York City to the Joseph family. She was given the name Sherilyn Gia. She departed this life on Saturday Jan. 23, 2016. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, at Savannah Grove Baptist, 2620 Alligator Road, Effingham, with Pastor the Rev. Dr. Ralph W. Canty Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in James Memorial Garden Cemetery. Family will be receiving friends at 601 N. Grove Park Drive, Florence 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 J. PRINCE James Jerome Prince, 46, husband of Sharon Renee Bradford Prince, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. He was a son of Willie Mae Felder Prince and the late James Edward Prince. Funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday at Green Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Alcolu. Burial will follow in the church yard cemetery. Family is receiving friends at the residence, 1245 Monterey Drive, Sumter. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.
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