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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2014
AREA SCOREBOARD SOFTBALL USCS 100 INNING GAME The University of South Carolina Sumter softball program will have its annual 110 Inning Game on Saturday, Nov. 8, beginning at 10 a.m. at Palmetto Park’s Field 6. The Fire Ants will play teams from the USC Sumter faculty and staff, the USCS student team, the Fire Ants softball alumni, Sumter Fire
Department, Sumter Police Department and Tuomey Rehabilitation Services. For more information, go to www.uscsumter.edu. SCISA UMPIRES NEEDED
The South Carolina Independent School Association is looking for anyone who might interested in becoming a softball umpire. Experienced umpires are preferred. For those who are interested, contact SCISA District Director of Umpiring, Teddy Weeks at TWeeks51@aol.com.
BASEBALL
THE SUMTER ITEM
SCISA UMPIRES NEEDED The South Carolina Independent School Association is looking for anyone who might interested in becoming a baseball umpire. Experienced umpires are preferred. For those who are interested, contact SCISA District Director of Umpiring, Teddy Weeks at TWeeks51@aol.com.
lenger Level 4 tennis tournament will be held Nov. 7-9 at Palmetto Tennis Center. The tournament is open to boys and girls age 10 and under. Deadline for entry is today. For more information, call PTC at (803) 774-3969, send an email to palmettotennis@sumter-sc.com or go to www.palmettotenniscenter.com or www. sumtersc.gov.
TENNIS
ROAD RACING
SUMTER JUNIOR CHALLENGER
TURKEY TROT
The Sumter Junior Chal-
The 32nd Annual Turkey
Chapel, Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter, with the Rev. George P. Windley Jr., pastor of First Baptist Missionary Church, Sumter, eulogist, assisted by the Rev. Ollie J. Hanna. The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of Gloria McLaughlin, 52 Carrol Drive, Sumter. The processional will leave from the home at 10:30 a.m. 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 staff and management of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.
Shelton, Rosetta (Robert) Hannibal, Yvette Monique (Larry) Crawford and Yvonne Maria (Larry) Shuler; two brothers, Chris (Tammy) Benjamin and Alvin Benjamin; nine grandchildren, Daiveona Dennis, Daija Benjamin, Nasir Benjamin, Courtney Toney, Jermaine, Brunson, Coresha Brunson, Braylon Fortune and Jaden Brunson; one greatgrandchild, Ian Toney; and a host of other relatives and friends. There will be a public viewing on Tuesday between 3 and 7 p.m. at Whites Mortuary LLC, 517 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mount Pleasant AME Church, 1800 Vista Lane, Lynchburg, with the Rev. Ernest Brown officiating. Online condolences can be made at www.whitesmortuary. net. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Whites Mortuary LLC of Sumter.
Trot 5K and Gobbler Dash will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27. Early registration for the event will run through Nov. 24. The entry fee is $20 per individual, while the cost for a family is $20 for the first member and $10 for each additional family member from the same househould age 10 or older. The fees increase by $5 for those who register Nov. 25-27. People can register online at www.ymcasumter.org. For more information, call the Sumter Family YMCA at (803) 774-1404.
OBITUARIES STEPHEN W. MAYFIELD Stephen William Mayfield, 76, beloved husband of Patricia C. Mayfield, died on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter. Born in San Antonio, Texas, he was the son of the late Guy and Thelma Mayfield. Mr. Mayfield reMAYFIELD tired from the United States Air Force after 26 years of service and went on to work for Captain D’s for 15 years. He served the community as a volunteer teacher at the HOPE Centers of Sumter. He was a dedicated and loyal member of the Autumn Woods Christian Church, where he served as an elder. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: three sons, Doug Mayfield and Arnold Mayfield, both of Sumter, and Richard Mayfield of Columbia; one sister, Mignon Holben of Tennessee; five grandchildren, Brooke Mayfield, Brandy Mayfield, Cheyenne Mayfield, Ashleigh Mayfield and Austin Massey; and two great-grandchildren, Karrington Galloway and Caden Stegner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Rachael Mayfield. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Autumn Woods Christian Church with the Rev. Tim Brown officiating. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. at Fort Jackson National Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Bullock Funeral Home. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.
HERBERT MICKENS Herbert Mickens, 40, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, in Sumter County. Born in Lee County on March 10, 1974, he was the son of Herbert Lee Cabbagestalk and Victoria Mickens Jenkins. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home, 3050 Table Top Lane, Dalzell. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.
MICHELLE CUNNINGHAM Michelle Elois Holmes Cunningham, 54, departed this earthly life on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, in Sumter County.
Born Dec. 3, 1959, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, she was the adored first daughter of the late Arthur and Lillie Mae McLaughlin Holmes. Michelle was raised in Linden, New Jersey, and joined First Baptist Church of Linden at an early age. She had a lovely singing voice and used her talent to glorify God through singing with First Baptist Choir, where she was often the lead vocalist. During her younger years, she sang solo for many churches in the Linden area. Michelle was a 1977 graduate of Linden High School. She was a member of her high school’s flag twirling team. In September 1980, she married Carl Cunningham and during their marriage they became the proud and loving parents of two children, Carl Jr. and Michelle Lanique. Michelle was employed for many years with the United States Postal service in New Jersey. She relocated to Sumter in 2004 and worked for Gold Kist Poultry Hatchery briefly and Harkins Moving and Storage for a number of years. Michelle had a friendly spirit and a ready smile. She was articulate and well-spoken. She enjoyed spending time with family. She formed an especially close bond with her cousin, Casandra “Sandy” Hales, and her daughters, Jayda and Jaylin, whom she would often babysit. Michelle enjoyed sewing and became an accomplished seamstress. She made many wedding dresses, coats, hats and other clothing, as well as knitted and crocheted and even reupholstered furniture. She was also skilled at hair braiding. She was well known in Linden for her many talents. She leaves to cherish precious memories: one son, Carl Michael “C.J.” Cunningham Jr.; one daughter, Michelle Lanique Cunningham Leger; two grandchildren, Terrell Michael and Ta’Shaun Nazier Leger, all of Hillside, New Jersey; one sister, Jacqueline Holmes of Howell, New Jersey; two brothers, Christopher W. Holmes of Elizabeth, New Jersey, and Charles Randolph Holmes of Sumter; one paternal uncle, Richard Holmes of Linden; one maternal uncle, John McLaughlin of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; four aunts, Arlene Holmes of Sacramento, California, Flossie Green of Newark, New Jersey, Ethel Mitchell of Roselle, New Jersey, and Mary Dawson McLaughlin of Linden; one nephew; three nieces; and a host of cousins and friends. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Ronald Winston, Benjamin Anthony and Arthur James Holmes. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial
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WARREN M .WILLIAMS Warren M. Williams, 68, died on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center, Sumter. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home.
ALPHONSO BENJAMIN Alphonso Benjamin, 56, was born on March 6, 1958, in Lee County. He was the son of the late Mr. Saul Benjamin and Mrs. Neola Cain Benjamin. Alphonso was educated in the public schools of Lee County and was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. At an early age he joined Mount Pleasant AME Church in Lynchburg, where he gave his life to Christ. He was a funloving person who loved fishing, traveling and spending time with family. He was married to Anna Boatwright Benjamin, and to this union two children were born, Delmont and Takeeya. He worked at Santee Print for 18 years and at Cooper Tools for 15 years until his health declined. He was preceded in death by his father, Saul Benjamin, and three brothers, Dave, Charles and Carl Benjamin. He departed this life on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at McLeod Regional Hospital in Florence. He leaves to cherish precious memories: two sons, Jermaine Brunson and Delmont Benjamin; one daughter, Takeeya Benjamin; his fiancee, Essie Lewis; three stepdaughters, Danielle Lewis, Shakira Lewis and Shalekia (Antonio) Fortune; seven sisters, Shirley (George-deceased) Jackson, Mary (Joseph) Belton, Lilly Bell (Robert) Melton, Elouise
LAMBERT GREEN Lambert Green, better known as Jr. of Fling, was born March 13, 1954. He was the son of the late Frances and Lambert Green Sr. He departed this life on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, at Augusta Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia. Family will be receiving friends at the home of Senora (Rachell) Green, 5024 Christine Drive, Sumter. Funeral plans are incomplete and will be announced later by Job’s Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. Main St. Sumter.
JOHNNY WILLIAMS Johnny Williams entered eternal rest on Oct. 31, 2014, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. The family is receiving friends at the residence, 205 Manville-Wisacky Road, Bishopville. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Wilson Funeral Home, 403 S. Main St., Bishopville.
MARCELLA R. POPPELL Marcella R. Poppell, 71, widow of Tom B. Poppell, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Services will be announced by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.
JAMES “J.B.” TIMMONS PINEWOOD — James Beauregard “J.B.” Timmons, 84, husband of 59 years to Geraldine McLeod Timmons, went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, at McLeod’s Hospice in Dillon. Born April 8, 1930, in Sumter, J.B. was a lifelong resident of Sumter County. He was retired from Stokes-Craven Automotive. He surrendered his life to the Lord as a young man and was an active member of Bethel Baptist in Sumter. He served his Lord through the Body of Christ at Bethel serving in many different roles over the years. After his retirement, he became a staff member at Bethel serving as minister to senior adults and served on the executive board of the S.C. Baptist Convention. Surviving are his wife of Pinewood; three daughters, Nancy Timmons Pierce (Rob) of Latta, Cheryl Timmons Dean (Richard) of Florence and Doris Hodges Woodard (Henry) of Greenwood; and six grandchildren, Anna Wise (Brad), Ashelynn Pierce, Mari Rose Dean, Natalie Dean, Olivia Dean and Robert James Woodard. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Rob Pierce and the Rev. Larry Fraser officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis Craven, John Bailey, Jerry Garner, Jimmy Hodge, Calvin Geddings and Roy Osborne. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home, 515 Miller Road, Sumter. Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 2401 Bethel Church Road, Sumter, SC 29154. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org
JAMES B. LYNCH ORANGEBURG — James Burnette Lynch, 69, husband of Robin Lynch, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, at The Regional Medical Center, Orangeburg. Services will be announced by Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, (803) 435-2179. www. stephensfuneralhome.org
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