OBITUARIES
THE SUMTER ITEM
JOAN R. TIPTON
SHIRLEY FELDER
Joan “Gloria” Russell Tipton, 86, beloved wife of the late Carl Edwin Tipton, died on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Born in Bangor, Maine, she was a daughter of the late Jack TIPTON WC Russell and Violet Hanson Russell. She earned a bachelor of arts and a master of business administration degree from the University of South Carolina and went on to work in Civil Service with the U.S. Air Force. She was highly decorated, earning the Meritorious Civilian Service Award and the Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award prior to retiring from her final duty as comptroller for Special Operation Command at McDill Air Force Base, Florida. She was a very good friend to many, always putting the needs of others before her own. She was a master quilter and enjoyed playing cards with several groups. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Ann Marie Wright and her husband, Don, and Donna Stock and her husband, James; three grandchildren, David Troy Wright, Russell Stock and his wife, Kendra, and Andrew Stock; four great-grandchildren, Collier, Skyelar, Sadyne and Zander; and one sister, Janet Stevens of West Gardiner, Maine. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Sumter Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.
On March 15, 2016, Shirley Felder, 66, wife of Henry Felder, entered into eternal rest at her residence, 220 Fulton St. Born on July 28, 1949, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Mattie Leola Witherspoon and Willie Garland. She grew up in the Turbeville-Gable community. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., with the pastor, the Rev. Dr. James Blassingame officiating. Public viewing will be held from 1 until 6 p.m. today at the Robert Scriven Jr. Memorial Chapel. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 220 Fulton St., and at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, AL and Gwendolyn Garland EL, 285 Tulah Drive. The Ephriam D. Stephens Funeral Home, 230 S. Lafayette Drive, is in charge of these services, “Where Dignity is the Watchword.”
CORNELIUS M. THOMPSON Cornelius McCullom “Toy” Thompson, 63, went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2016, at his home. Born on Nov. 13, 1952, in Manning, he was a son of the late THOMPSON Edward and Pearl Ada Poston Thompson. Toy and his twin sister, Peggy, were reared in the home of William and Dorothy Thompson as their own. Toy attended Manning schools and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by five sisters, twin sister Peggy Williams and Caroline Thompson, both of Sumter, Effie Russell of Alcolu, Thelma Easley of Spartanburg and Theresa Black of Greensboro, North Carolina; and six brothers, David Thompson and the Rev. Sammy Thompson, both of Manning, Tommy Thompson, Luke Thompson, John Thompson and Phillip Thompson, all of Alcolu. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Pearl Thompson; his parents who raised him, William and Dorothy Thompson; and a brother, Bobby Thompson. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday at Clarendon Baptist Church with the Rev. Sammy Thompson and the Rev. Jimmy Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Trinity Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service in the fellowship hall at Clarendon Baptist Church and after the funeral service at the Thompson family home, 5504 Brogdon Road, Alcolu. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the AWANA Program at Clarendon Baptist Church, P.O. Box 307, Alcolu, SC 29001. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome. org
DAVID M. WALCOTT David Michael Walcott, 63, departed life on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. He was born on Feb. 21, 1953, in Sumter. David attended Sumter High School. He was sincerely loved by his family and friends, and he will be deeply missed. David was a loving father who lived his life with a kind heart and unwavering integrity. He had long career at C&P, Bell Atlantic and AT&T telecommunication companies. David was very talented and recognized for all of his accomplishments in life. He lived in Washington, D.C., for many years while attending college, majoring in fine arts at the University of the District of Columbia. He is survived by his two daughters, Kiana A. Walcott and Tameka M. Walcott-Simmons and son-in-law, Orlando J. Simmons; one sister, Felecia Walcott-Dixon; brotherin-law, Montrey Dixon; sisterin-law, Normie Walcott; grandchildren, Olivia M. Simmons and Taylor M. Simmons; nephews, Leroy F. Walcott III, Cedrich M. Walcott, Erik D. Walcott, Bruce White and Antoine Honeyblue; and a host of cousins and friends. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave. 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.
THELMA J. HODGE Thelma Johnson Hodge departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Palmetto Health Tuomey. She was born on March 14, 1945, to the late William L. and Ella Vaughn Johnson. She was a very loving mother. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. At early age, she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized at Berea Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She leaves to mourn her passing: a loving daughter, April Hodge; two sons, Thomas (Leslie) Hodge and Bryant Hodge of Sumter; one stepdaughter, Lakisha Tindal of Columbia; two nephews reared in the home, John Conyers and Fernando Conyers; two nieces, Della (Marvin) Isaac and Betty (Patrick) Murray, both of Sumter; one sister, Courtney Louise Staley of Columbia; nieces and nephews; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Catherine Foote and Mary Conyers; two brothers, Clarence Vaughn and Ramson Johnson; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Maxfield; two brothers-in-law, Leonard Conyers and Harold Maxfield. She had two favorite call buddies, Mable Murray and Cassie Bones. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Berea Seventh-Day Adventist Church with the pastor, the Rev. Marquis Jackson, offici-
ating. The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. until the hour of service. Interment will follow in St. Mark AME Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. today at the chapel of Sumter Funeral Service Inc. The funeral cortege will leave at 1:30 p.m. from the home, 170 Rolling Creek Drive. Sumter Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
MARGARET R. HOUSE
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016
GOZELL SCARBOROUGH Gozell “J.D.” Scarborough, 77, entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at his home. He was born on May 13, 1938, in the St. Charles community of Lee County, a son of the late Mary Ann Scarborough. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of his daughter, Aretha Scarborough, 800 Radical Road. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.
SUMMERTON — Margaret Robinson House, 91, widow of Wendell House, died on Friday, March 18, 2016, at Lake Marion Nursing Home, Summerton. She was born on June 13, 1922, in Manning, a daughter of the late Jasper and Lutisher Hilton Robinson. The family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter, Helen Jackson, 2008 Thompson Drive, Manning. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home of Manning.
PINEWOOD — Mary Polk Pleasant, 85, entered eternal rest on Friday, March 18, 2016. Born on July 12, 1930, she was a daughter of the late William and Rosa Lee Ballard Polk. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 2550 Sparkleberry Landing Road, Pinewood. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.
RICHARD G. BARKLEY
MAZZIE B. HUFF
Richard Gilbert Barkley, 88, husband of Dorothy Geddings Barkley, died on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at his home. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Richard Sanders Barkley and Euline Osteen Barkley. Mr. Barkley was a lifelong member and faithful servant of Bethel Baptist Church. He was a retired professional dog trainer, poultry grower and farmer. He was also a member of the American Field Trial Association, American Legion Post 15, and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife of Sumter; two sons, Ricky Barkley (Jennie) and Mike Barkley (Donna), both of Sumter; four daughters, Sandra Hogan (Joey) of Spartanburg, Susan Eleazer (Hal) of Chesnee, Lynn Barkley (Tom) and Beverly Owens, both of Sumter; a sister, Fan Green (Lauren) of Sumter; 16 grandchildren; 19 greatgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Sarah Barkley and Evelyn Avin; a brotherin-law, Bobby Ward; two granddaughters; and one great-grandson. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Fraser officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the home. Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 2401 Bethel Church Road, 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) 775-9386.
PINEWOOD — Mazzie Benbow Huff, 89, widow of Joseph Huff, entered eternal rest on Friday, March 18, 2016. Born on Jan. 19, 1927, in Pinewood, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Odie Watson Benbow. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 12 West Ave., Pinewood. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by Community Funeral Home of Sumter.
MARY P. PLEASANT
GEORGIA M. JOSEY Georgia M. Josey, 91, widow of Manning Josey Sr., died on Friday, March 18, 2016, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia. Born on Dec. 4, 1924, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Albert Black and Carrie Sigler Green. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of Cynthia Josey, 862 Twin Lakes Drive. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.
SUSAN DOW Susan Ella Stephen Dow died on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Blue Ridge of Sumter. Born on May 2, 1929, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Harriet Stephen Keller. Susan was educated in the public schools of Clarendon County. She was a member of Antioch UME Church in Rimini. Survivors are seven sons, Charlie (Mary) Dow, Ernest (Barbara Ann) Dow, Henry Dow, Johnny Lee Dow, Julious Dow, Ranzy (Kinio) Dow and Curtis Dow; four daughters, Susan (Claudis) Samuels, Susan (Robert) Billie, Joann (Jimmie) Stukes and Genise Dow; one brother, Lawrence (Nornita) Keller; and a host of grandchildren, relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Antioch UME Church, Rimi-
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ni, with Pastor Barry Gadsden. Burial will be held in Antioch Memorial Garden. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of daughter and son-inlaw, Susan and Robert Billie, 1980 White and Rivers Road, Pinewood, and the home of her son, Curtis Dow, 25 Walker St., Sumter. Online memorials can be sent to comfhltj@sc.rr.com. Community Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of these arrangements.
HARVEY STEGNER LYDIA — Funeral services for Harvey Lawrence Stegner, 92, will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday at Wesley United Methodist Church, Hartsville. The Rev. Fran Elrod will officiate with burial in Evergreen Memorial Park, Sumter. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. Mr. Stegner died on Friday, March 18, 2016. Born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, he was a son of the late Edward and Katherine Sturm Stegner. Harvey graduated from Beaver Dam High School and entered the U.S. Air Force during World War II, where he obtained the rank of staff sergeant. While in the military, he met and married the love of his life, Gloria Jean O’Harra. They were married for 71 years and had three children, Kathyrn, Larry and Patricia Ann. They returned to Wisconsin after his discharge, where he farmed for a time and then moved his family to South Carolina for little Patricia’s health. He joined Suburban Propane Gas Co. and became their first satellite office manager in Hartsville, where he retired after 37 years of service. He was very active in the Methodist Church, serving as a lay leader, Sunday school teacher and many other positions. He was also very active in the Gideons, Hartsville Masonic Lodge, Omar Shrine Temple, and the American Legion. His love of farming brought about his growing and showing beautiful prize camellias. Surviving are his wife, Gloria Jean O’Harra Stegner of Hartsville; son, Larry (Marcia) Stegner of Hartsville; daughter, Kathyrn (Trudell) Swygert of Leesville; grandchildren, Michelle (Marshall) Ransom, Lori (Ashley) Griggs, Shannon (Marty) Franklin, Sharon (Dennis) Hyder and Kimberly (Dave) Moody; great-grandchildren, Connor and Jackson Ransom, Matthew and Elena Urbaniak, Jordan and Mackenzie Franklin, Michael Hyder and Heather Hyder Thivierge; three great-greatgrandchildren; sister-in-law, Dorothy Stegner; and brother-in-law, Jose Pesanté. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Ann Stegner; brothers, Leonard Stegner, Alvin Stegner, Harold Stegner and Edward Stegner; and sisters, Florence Schutte, Margaret Kelly and Mildred Pesanté The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the McLeod Hospice staff and to his longtime caregiver, Douglas Lewis. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences can be given at www.bpafuneralhome.com.
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