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GREELEYVILLE - Newell Aubrey Myers, 92, widower of Naoma "Nell" Horne Myers, died Friday, December 13, 2024, at his home. Born June 17, 1932, in Olanta, he was a son of the late Heyward Stanley Myers and the late Mary Lewis Myers. He attended Olanta public schools and graduated from Clemson University with a BS degree. He served with the 17th Infantry Regiment in Korea as a Company Commander and Liaison to a Thailand attachment. Newell was President of Colonial Production Credit Association and former Vice-President of Pee Dee Farm Credit. He served as a commissioner of Williamsburg Soil & Water Conservation, director of Williamsburg Memorial Hospital, and director of Williamsburg Farm...

Newell Aubrey Myers, 92, widower of Naoma "Nell" Horne Myers, died Friday, December 13, 2024, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Greeleyville with the Rev. Marty Hodge officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the graveside service. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

SUMMERTON - Sarah Margaret Oldham Cameron, 82, widow of David Evans Cameron, died Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at her residence. Born September 6, 1942, in Sanford, NC, she was the daughter of the late Oswald Clarence Oldham and the late Barbara Faye Randolph Oldham. She was a faithful member of Summerton Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed being a member of the church choir and hosting activities at the local nursing home. Surviving are three children, Babbs Edwards of Summerton, Sarah Lynn Bellon (Tom) of Florence and Branton Edwards of Florence; six grandchildren, Adam, Camryn, Henna, Ethan, Thomas, and Mikell; three great grandchildren, Emery, Penelope and Ophelia; and a brother, Walker...

John Davis Lesemann, 79, a Charleston native and husband of Linda Olivia Mathis Lesemann of Manning, South Carolina, peacefully passed away in his home, surrounded by family, following an illness with Acute Myeloid Leukemia on October 14, 2024. Full details and information for the funeral service can be found at www.stephensfuneralhome.org.

Bobby Roberson Stewart, 85, husband of Dorothy "Dot" Daniels Stewart, died Sunday, September 29, 2024, at McLeod Hospice House. Born September 26, 1939, in Kingstree, he was a son of the late Abram Wilson Stewart and the late Pearl Hinson Baker Poston Stewart. He was a 1959 graduate of Kingstree High School, a US Marine Corps veteran, a member of Manning United Methodist Church for over 50 years, and a current member of Mt. Vernon Methodist Church. Bobby was a businessman who owned and operated numerous service stations. He was recognized for over 45 years of service by U-Haul as their longest running United States independent dealer at that time. Bobby was a man of high personal...

GREELEYVILLE - Curtis Lynn "Curt" Mason, Jr., 57, husband of Ann Player Mason, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Born May 16, 1967, in Manning, he was a son of Virginia Morris Mason Bryant and the late Curtis Lynn Mason, Sr. He was a member of Precious Acres and Red Hill Hunting Clubs, and he was a member of Greeleyville Baptist Church. His heart was so full and grateful to our God he served and soldiered. He touched so many lives in such a special way. To him we say, "well done good and faithful soldier". He is survived by his wife of 33 years of Greeleyville; mother and husband, Don, of New Zion; a daughter, Virginia Ellis Powell (Linc) of Manning; a son, Curtis Lynn "Tripp" Mason III...

John Reid Wiggins, 54, died Saturday, May 11, 2024. Born January 16, 1970, in Augusta, GA, he was a son of Eddie Vernon Gleaton, Jr. and Debra Cox Gleaton. He never met a stranger and he was always willing to lend a hand. He is survived by his parents of Summerton; a brother, Brandon Wiggins (Maria Linn) of Rock Hill; a nephew, Corin Wiggins of Chicago, IL; and an aunt, Kay Hatcher (Jerry) of Manning. Services will be private. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

Carol Jeannette Mitchell Wisse, 83, widow of Jerry Lee Wisse, died Friday, November 17, 2023. Born April 13, 1940, in Dayton, OH, she was a daughter of the late Wellington Hoyt Mitchell and the late Ruth Celia Shawhan Mitchell. She was a member of Grace Christian Fellowship Church in Manning, SC, and the Rhoda Circle. Carol lived by faith, family and football, especially The Ohio State Buckeyes. She is survived by three children, Tammy Guthrie (Mike) of Rushsylvania, OH, Brenda Richardson of Summerton, SC and Todd Wisse (Joanna) of Bellefontaine, OH; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; a sister, Bonnie Miller of Bellefontaine, OH; numerous nieces and nephews; and special...

KINGSTREE - Betty Hill Brown, 88, peacefully passed away Saturday, September 30th, 2023, at The Florence Presbyterian Community. Born December 29, 1934, in Olanta, Florence County, South Carolina, she was the only child of Frances Marion Hill and Minnie Leeola Rodgers Hill. Betty was an industrious woman and worked at Warsaw Manufacturing as a sewing supervisor while raising her children. Once her sons were "grown" she went back to school herself. She attended Williamsburg Technical College and completed her degree at Clemson University in Industrial Sewing & Tailoring. After earning her degree, she taught sewing and home economics for many years. Betty was a talented seamstress....

MANNING - Melissa Eaddy Ridgeway, 63, wife of Wilburn Richard "Ricky" Ridgeway, Jr., died Sunday, November 20, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born October 27, 1959, in Kingstree, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth Bernard "Buster" Eaddy and the late Walton Hughes Eaddy. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of Manning; a son, Richard Walton "Walt" Ridgeway (Allison) of Manning; a daughter, Ashley Rebecca Ridgeway of Manning; four grandchildren, Breanna Hodge, Ian Ridgeway, Tristan Ridgeway and Sloan Ridgeway; two sisters, Marie Mills of Sumter and Serena Dovell of Birmingham, AL; two brothers. Ken Eaddy of St. Charles and...

Judd Bryan Coffey, 49, widower of Traci Ham Coffey, died Sunday, September 11, 2022, at his home. Born September 17, 1972, in Bellefontaine, OH, he was the son of James Edward Coffey and Eunice Kay Smith Coffey. He was an auto body repairman. He is survived by his parents of Summerton; two sons, Jon Coffey of Leesburg, OH and Dexter Coffey of Raymond, OH; a brother, James Coffey (Heidi) of Tampa, FL; a sister, Angela Coffey of Tampa, FL; an uncle, Joe Swadener of Springfield, OH; and his companion, Tina Carter Baynard. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Leo W. Roy officiating. Visitation will...

MT. PLEASANT - Robert Jackson Snyder, 89, husband of Claire Eagerton Snyder, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston. Born March 23, 1933, in St. George, he was a son of the late Claude M. Snyder and the late Irene Patrick Snyder. He was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War. At the age of 17, Bob made his profession of faith in Christ at a revival service held by the Orchid Avenue Baptist Church of Newport News, VA, where his family lived during his father's US Navy assignment there. Bob told of running home to tell his friends of his conversion and inviting them to come to the service the following night; they did go and also made professions...

Robert "Bob" Jackson Snyder , 89, of Mt. Pleasant, SC Wednesday August 24. Stephens Funeral Home and Crematory.

SUMMERTON - Eunice L. Richards Smith McKenzie Smith, 92, died Monday, April 25, 2022, at McLeod Health Clarendon. Born April 12, 1930, in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Charles C. Richards and the late Mary Rodella Smith Richards. She was a member of the Eastern Star and a past Worthy Matron. She was a member of Woodmen of the World and Summerton Baptist Church. She is survived by four sons, John Mitchell Smith of Manning, Thurston Hayward McKenzie, Jr. (Jennifer) of Kingstree, Terry Smith (Heather) of Ohio and Robert P. Manuelsmith (Kelly) of Hilton Head; five daughters, Constance Lee "Connie" Paradis of Summerton, Deborah Michelle "Debbie" Ward (Rocky) of Kingstree, Patricia...

Varnie Mae Herlong Rodwell, 99, widow of Col. Joseph Robert Rodwell, Sr., (USAF Ret.), died peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Charleston. Born January 14, 1923, in Paxville, she was a daughter of the late William Pou Herlong and the late Varnie Mae McLeod Herlong. She was a member of Paxville United Methodist Church. She is survived by three children, Ann Rodwell Crigler of Charleston, William Allen Rodwell (Kathy) of Myrtle Beach and Thomas Thurmond Rodwell of Charleston; ten grandchildren, Joseph Robert Rodwell III (Tia), Bryan William Rodwell, Varnie Elizabeth Call, MD (Joe), Britton Rodwell Crigler, MD (Lauren), Julieann Tatum Crigler Murphy, Foster...

SUMTER, SC - Patricia Ann Simpson, 73, died Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Prisma Health Tuomey. Born November 21, 1948, in Troy, NY, she was a daughter of the late Ray Andrew O'Bryan and the late Winifred Theresa Dore O'Bryan. She is survived by a son, Scott Simpson (Christina) of Sumter; three grandchildren, Rebecca, Ashley and Courtney Simpson; two great grandchildren, Hadleigh Phelps and Easton Bravo; and a sister, Christine Lowell. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org

MANNING - Melva Deal Baynard, loving wife of Calvin Baynard, died Thursday, August 26, 2021, at National Healthcare of Sumter. Affectionately known as "Mrs. B", she was born in Baxley, GA. on December 5, 1940, to the late Melvin Deal, Sr. and Opal Mullis Deal. She was a 1958 graduate of Parker High School in Greenville. However, she made Manning her home for over the past 40 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Melvin Deal, Jr. She is survived by her Husband of 62 years of the home. Children, Mindy Hale (Larry) of Manning, Diane Geddings (Cal) of Lexington, David Baynard (Gina) of Manning and Barbie McAlister (Gerald) of Sumter. Grandchildren...

MANNING - Claire Marcelle Graham Clark, 71, wife of Willard Caldwell "Bunny" Clark, died Sunday, August 22, 2021, at her home. Born October 31, 1949, in Bennettsville, she was a daughter of Merceline Rae McCabe Richburg and the late Edward Alton Graham. She was a member of TOPS, Red Hat Society, and Emmanuel Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband and mother of Manning; two daughters, Donna Michelle Cutler (Steve) and Brenda Rae Anne Clark Ryder (Richard), both of Manning; three grandchildren, Russell Willard Cutler, Whitney Claire Ryder and Dylan Clark Ryder; a brother, Joe Alvin Graham (Joan) of Sumter; a nephew, Jason Alvin Graham (Michelle) of Sumter; and a great nephew, Wyatt...

NEW ZION - Harry Leslie Devoe, Jr., widower of Mary Ruth Woods Devoe, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at The Gardens of Sumter. Born December 8, 1933, in Providence, RI, he was a son of the late Harry Leslie Devoe and the late Margaret Ann Waterman Devoe. Harry was a 1955 graduate of Brown University and a 1962 graduate of the University of Virginia Law School. He was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Harry served as an aviator in the Naval Reserves and was stationed in Jacksonville, FL. He was a member of the VA 106 Gladiators, American Legion Post 149 in New Zion, the Turbeville Ruritan Club, the American Bar Association, and served as Public Defender for the 3rd District Judicial...