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Ricky "Rick" Kimball Bell, 49, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2022, in Columbia, SC surrounded by his three daughters. Rick is survived by his daughters Kaitlyn Hobby (Zack Hobby) of Conway, Madelyn Bell and Sophia Bell of Columbia and Mother, Betty Bell Lunsford. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins and is predeceased by his sisters, Rhonda Kaye, and Melissa Ann Johnson. Rick will always be remembered by Kaitlyn, Madelyn & Sophia as a goofy, yet very fun-loving dad. He had a passion for golf and loved watching & yelling at Gamecock and Steelers football. He had many talents, but the ones that most will remember him for were his hysterical dad jokes, snazzy...

Sumter, SC ...... Phillip Plowden Thompson, age 65, died on Friday, February 11, 2022. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 2:00pm in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Spring Gully Cemetery, Andrews, SC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Bullock Funeral Home. And other times at the house of his sister, Debra Thompson. You may go to and sign the family's guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Dalzell, SC..... William C. Miller, age 83, beloved husband of 63 years to Helga Reiman, died on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Prisma Health Tuomey. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family's guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Dalzell, SC ....... Rose Ann Scott Gagne, age 80, beloved wife of Joseph "Joe" A. Gagne, died on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 2:00pm in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark Barnette officiating. Interment will follow in the Sumter Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00pm - 2:00pm on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Bullock Funeral Home and other times at the family home. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family's guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Brian Lee Barber, 55, of Sumter, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday January 30, 2022, after a courageous battle following a traumatic brain injury. He was born on March 18, 1966, and is survived by his loving wife, Cristina; his daughter Blaze Leigh; and his parents Brownie and Bill Ritenour of New Market and Richmond, Virginia and Bob Barber of Broadway, Virginia. Also surviving are his stepchildren E.J. Wood (Michelle) of Sumter, South Carolina; Christopher Diaz (Joseph) of Denver, Colorado; and his grandchildren Tarja, Anna, Cameron. He is also survived by his brother Rhodes Ritenour (Alana), and niece Virginia Grace and nephew Rhodes, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia. Other relatives...

Brian Lee Barber, 55, of Sumter, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday January 30, 2022, after a courageous battle following a traumatic brain injury. He was born on March 18, 1966, and is survived by his loving wife, Cristina; his daughter Blaze Leigh; and his parents Brownie and Bill Ritenour of New Market and Richmond, Virginia and Bob Barber of Broadway, Virginia. Also surviving are his stepchildren E.J. Wood (Michelle) of Sumter, South Carolina; Christopher Diaz (Joseph) of Denver, Colorado; and his grandchildren Tarja, Anna, Cameron. He is also survived by his brother Rhodes Ritenour (Alana), and niece Virginia Grace and nephew Rhodes, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia. Other relatives...

Sumter, SC ....... James "Jim" W. Griffin, age 73, beloved husband of 52 years to Nancy R. Griffin, passed away on January 26, 2022, at Prisma Health Tuomey. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 30, 2022, from 6:00 - 8:00pm at Bullock Funeral Home. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family's guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Dalzell, SC... Kenneth "Pete" Eugene Benton, age 79, beloved husband of Nancy Goss Benton, died on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at his residence. Born in Jackson County, Indiana, he was the son of the late Oscar and Josie Benton. Mr. Benton worked for Cummins Engine Company in Columbus and later for Davis Piping in Seymour. He thoroughly enjoyed everyone he met, and catfishing was his life. Mr. Benton was a member of the Brownstown Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his wife Nancy are: three children, Gregory Benton and his wife Tina of Norman, IN; Rob Benton and his wife April of Bowling Green, KY; and Lori Payne and her husband Ron of Sumter, SC; four step children, Ben Bohlander of...

Sumter, SC...James Green, age 69, died on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born in Alabama, he was the son of the late Wales Wallace and Annie Henderson Wallace. Mr. Green had worked in the funeral business for many years. He loved to fish and enjoyed riding motorcycles. Surviving are: three children, Danyell Gardner, Christy Wallace -Green, and James Wallace -Green, Jr.; one granddaughter, Sage Gardner; his former wife, Patricia Scott; and two friends, Jenny and Donna. Services will be private. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family's guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Sumter, SC .... David Arden Hagar, March 15, 1950 - November 6, 2021. David, my beloved husband, earned his Heavenly reward after a valiant battle with COVID-19. He was born to Eunice Gouwens Hagar and her husband, Arden Buell Hagar on March 15, 1950, in Harvey, Illinois. Dave was blessed to have grown up in the midst of a large, loving family in South Holland, IL, where he attended public schools and worshiped at First Reformed Church of South Holland. Dave graduated from Thornridge High School where he met his lifelong love, Linda. Dave and Linda English were married November 1971 and went on to complete their educations. Dave graduated from Rose Hulman Institute of Engineering in...

Silver, SC...Cindy Lou Brubaker Lloyd, age 64, beloved wife of 45 years to Michael Kevin Lloyd, died on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Grant Brubaker and Martha Mae McCaulley Shearer. She was a member of the Tyrone High School class of 1976. She spent most of her adult life as a military spouse and retired from AVX Corporation in Myrtle Beach. Cindy enjoyed her Shelties Harley and Star, NASCAR, various Harley Davidson rallies and events, and cruising the beach or country roads in her 'Orange Madness' Polaris Slingshot. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Jason Lloyd of...

Sumter, SC ..... Deanna Alene Parsons Conley, age 74, beloved wife of 55 years to Charles Ray Conley, Sr., passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Born in Ashland, KY, she was the daughter of the late Troy Emerson and the late Verna Dixon Parsons. Deanna was a faithful member of Shaw Heights Baptist Church. She served the church as a pianist and organist and taught both the Sparks Awana Club and was a 4 year old weekday pre-school teacher for twelve years. She loved to play the piano and sing with her family. She will be remembered as a very loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her husband Charles, she is survived by...

Sumter, SC...Paul Graw Herbert, age 89, beloved husband of 57 years to Mary Ann (Berry) Herbert, died on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Prisma Health Richland. Born on February 2, 1932, in Franklin, New Hampshire, he was the son of the late Edwin Herbert and Alice (Muise) Herbert. Mr. Herbert retired from the US Navy after 26 years of service as an aircraft mechanic and later retired as a machine tool and die maker from Aeromarine in Brunswick, Maine. He was an avid golfer and skier and loved sailing and flying radio control aircraft. In addition, he was a beekeeper, gardener, and house renovator. His greatest joy was listening to his wife Mary play the piano. Mr. Herbert will be remembered...

Sumter, SC...Mona Marie Larrimore McDaniel, age 64, beloved wife of forty five years to William "Billy" McDaniel Jr., died on Monday, July 26, 2021 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Born on March 9, 1957 in Sumter, she was the daughter of Dorothy Jane Hucks Larrimore and the late Willie McKever Larrimore. Mona loved music and dancing and was the past president of the Sumter Shag Club. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her. Mona was a member of the Old Johnsonville United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband Billy and her mother Dorothy, she is survived by her three children,...

Sumter, SC...Susan Jane Hedge Gallant, age 74, beloved wife of the late Raymond Richard Gallant, died on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Born in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of the late John Hedge and Rita Dineen Hedge. Surviving are: one son, Jason John Gallant of Sumter, SC; two daughters, Bridgette Ann Etling of Sumter, SC and Michelle Harris and her husband Benford of Nebo, NC; five grandchildren, Collin Etling and his wife Caitlin, Jonathan Etling, Jake Gallant, Abigail Gallant, and Gracie Rose Gallant; one brother-in-law, Phillip Dussault of Big Pine Key, FL; one sister-in-law, Cheryl Ashe and her husband William of Oxford, MA; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her...

Sumter, SC...Susan Jane Hedge Gallant, age 74, beloved wife of the late Raymond Richard Gallant, died on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Born in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of the late John Hedge and Rita Dineen Hedge. Surviving are: one son, Jason John Gallant of Sumter, SC; two daughters, Bridgette Ann Etling of Sumter, SC and Michelle Harris and her husband Benford of Nebo, NC; five grandchildren, Collin Etling and his wife Caitlin, Jonathan Etling, Jake Gallant, Abigail Gallant, and Gracie Rose Gallant; one brother-in-law, Phillip Dussault of Big Pine Key, FL; one sister-in-law, Cheryl Ashe and her husband William of Oxford, MA; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her...

Sumter, SC...Willie McKever Larrimore, age 90, beloved husband of sixty-one years to Dorothy Hucks Larrimore, died on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at his residence. Born in the Gresham Community in Marion County, he was the son of the late Mack and Dessie Larrimore. Mr. Larrimore served in the US Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant after 20 successful years of service. While on active duty he received numerous medals, awards, and commendations. Following his retirement from the Air Force, he went on to work and retire from Wellman Industries and Martin Color Fi. He was a member of the American Legion Post 15 and Sumter Cruisers Car Club. Mr. Larrimore will be remembered as a faithful...

William "Bill" Altman, beloved husband of 64 years to Sara Ginn Altman, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born in Johnsonville, SC, he was the son of the late Edward S. and Sudie Rogers Altman. Enlisting at age seventeen, Bill served in the U.S. Navy for over nineteen years. He served aboard the USS Duxberry Bay from 1957-1958 on the Admiral's Staff in the Middle East. Bill was assigned to the Blimp Station in Elizabeth City, N.C., then to the Norfolk Naval Supply Center, and Oceana Air Station in Virginia Beach, Va. where he was an Aviation Supply Chief. He retired in 1962. Bill continued his government career with the Civil Service until his second...

Eugenia Hatcher (Genie) Means Warshauer, age 82, beloved wife of the late Hon. Bernard J. Warshauer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the Lakes of Litchfield. Born in Miller County, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Alpheus Eugene Hatcher and Marie McLendon Hatcher. The eldest of three daughters, she escaped the home life of Bainbridge, GA and eloped with US Air Force fighter pilot William Harley Means Jr., of Kansas City, MO in 1955. After the births of their two sons and a tour of duty at Alconbury Air Force Base, England, the family moved to Sumter, SC where her husband was stationed at Shaw AFB. In 1966, Colonel Means, while completing a tour of duty in...

Sumter, SC ... Nancy Gibson Timmerman, 89, wife of the late H. Shelden Timmerman, died peacefully May 7 after a brief stay at Prisma Tuomey Hospital. Nancy, a force of energy and full of personality, was fittingly born New Year's Eve, 1931, to Inez Zeigler Gibson and John Cecil Gibson of Denmark, SC. Better known as "Honey" to those closest to her, Nancy was famous for her quick feet on the dance floor and quick moves during card games. With a laugh that would light up the room more than her gold-sequined shoes ever could, Nancy never met a stranger who didn't appreciate her wit. She had a soft spot for family and friends, and a passion for art, traveling the world, and all things...

Gable, SC...Willa "Sis" Vennetta Means Wilkinson, age 86, beloved wife of the late Donald Ray Wilkinson, died on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Faith Healthcare Center in Florence, SC. Born on September 17, 1934 in Wellsville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Henry Oliver Means and Willa Vennetta Staten Means. Mrs. Wilkinson attended the Wellsville Schools. She was employed as a housekeeper in many businesses and private homes. She also retired from Little Forest Medical Center in Akron, OH. After relocating to South Carolina, she worked for many years as a home caregiver and housekeeper. She was a devoted and faithful wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed sewing, canning, cooking,...