The Times and Democrat

Robert "Shane" Cleveland, PGA, 62, of Santee, SC passed away on January 14, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 11am at Parks Funeral Home, 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. In honor of Shane, memorials can be made to the PGA Reach, https://www.pgareach.org. Shane was born on August 31, 1960 in Mobile, AL and is the son of the late Joe and Lucille Cleveland. Shane was one of a kind, and lived life to the fullest. He has always had a passion for golf, which led to him becoming a head golf professional at several golf courses across South Carolina. Along with his passion and career in the golfing industry, he became a life time member of the...

Sandra Smoak [Fleming] Smith; age 74, passed away after a long battle with scleroderma and lymphoma on Saturday, January, 14, 2023, at home surrounded by family. Sandra was born and raised in Cordova, SC, where as an adult she also built a home, raised her family and stayed involved in the community. While in Cordova, she was an active member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and worked for her alma mater, Edisto High, while her kids were in school. Later she worked for American Yard Products. Sandra moved to King George in 1998 to be near family and her first born grandchild. For the last twenty-five years, she made a life surrounded by family and friends. She had a special bond with her "YaYa...

Sadie Jeannine Fogle Shuler, 89, widow of Hoyt Black Shuler, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital in Columbia. Born in Orangeburg, she was a daughter of the late Eugene Robert Fogle and Sadie Modelle Garrick Fogle. Mrs. Shuler was a member of Grace Baptist Church and she retired from Hoyt's Heating & Air. Her greatest joy was her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren whom she was so proud of. She enjoyed family time at Edisto Beach and in her earlier days, enjoyed going fishing. She had a love for nature and watching the hummingbirds feed. She had a hugh love for gardening which was reflective in her making of flower arrangements from her...

George Thomas Sandifer, Sr, 85, of Mountain Rest passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. He was the husband of the late Edna Duncan Sandifer. A native of York County, SC, Mr. Sandifer was the son of the late John Mintz Sandifer and Lena Petty Sandifer. He was a 1959 graduate of Clemson University with a degree in Agriculture-Animal Husbandry. He was a past president of the Southeastern Export Board and a board member of the SC Pork Producers Council. He was co-owner of Bowman Farm Supply in Bowman, SC, Fairway Farms in Bowman, SC, and Mountain Rest Realty. He was a faithful member of Bethel Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder for many years. Mr. Sandifer is survived by his...

Walter Kyle Bell, son of Gale Kyle Bell and the late Alison Odroneic Bell passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, from complications of diabetes and schizoaffective disorder. Walter was predeceased by his mother, Alison Odroneic Bell, his sister, Adriane Alison Bell, and both grandparents from the Bell Side and both grandparents from the Odroneic/Walter side of the family. He is survived by his father, Gale Kyle Bell, and Rosie, his Fianc?e; uncles and aunts, aunt Vivian Bell and the late uncle Charles Bell (Crystal and Dawn), Johnny W. Bell and Ella Jean Bell (Hope and Debra), Bobby Bell and Margarette Bell (Cheryl and Michelle), George E. Bell (Damon, Michael, Steven), Donnie R. Bell,...

Charlie Way (Charles Seignious, Jr.), husband of Mary Ellen Long Way entered into eternal rest at his home at Seaside Farm surrounded by the love of his family who were the most important part of his life. Charlie was born December 18, 1937 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, the eldest child of Sally Wise and Charles Seignious Way, Sr. His growing-up years were full of what being in a small South Carolina town could give - security, time spent working at his father's Gulf Service Station and motor courts, pure fun, and friends who have remained his through the years. After graduating from Riverside Military Academy, Charlie entered the University of South Carolina. He pledged Sigma Chi and...

Kenneth "Ken/Kenny/KC" Wright Chitty died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Ken was born October 8, 1954 in Bamberg, SC to the late Edward Eugene Chitty, Sr. and Patricia Ann Wright Chitty. He is survived by his wife Kim A. Costine, Evans GA and his brother Edward E. "Eddie" Chitty, Jr. (Michael "Jeremy" McClain) of San Francisco, CA. Ken attended Mira Loma HS in Sacramento, CA until 1971. In 1971 the family moved back to Denmark, SC. Ken graduated from Denmark-Olar HS in 1972. Ken spent 40+ years in the nuclear power industry. First at Plant Vogtle for Georgia Power as part of the survey field operations team. Thereafter, he traveled the country working as a...

Funeral Services for Mr. Claude Eugene "Gene" Pinson, 96, who entered into rest August 18, 2022, will be conducted Friday, August 26th, at 11 o'clock from the Orangeburg Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment in Belleville Memorial Gardens with Veterans Honors. The family will receive friends at the church Friday morning from 9:30 until 10:50. At 2:00 there will be a musical tribute by Mr. Pinson's former students and friends at the church. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta, SC is in charge of arrangements (803)278-1181 . For complete obituary details visit www.POSEYCARES.com

Margaret Mazyck Addison was born on January 30, 1936, to John R. Mazyck and Maria Small Mazyck in Cross, South Carolina. She transitioned into eternal life on August 15, 2022, at her home following an extended illness. Her parents and her sister, Eloise Felder, preceded her in death. Margaret was educated in the Holly Hill Public Schools. She was a 1955 graduate of Roberts High School. She earned a B.A. degree in English from Morris College in 1959 and Master's Degree and Specialist of Education degree. Margaret was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life, Beaufort Addison, Sr. of St. Stephen, SC, on September 13, 1959. Margaret was a faithful member of Lovely Hill...

Ethel "Diane" Staley, 70, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2022 at PruittHealth in Orangeburg, SC. She was born July 27, 1952 in Orangeburg, SC. She was predeceased by her father, James Willie Weeks; mother, Daisy Bell Williams Weeks; daughter, Tammy Diane Staley; Brothers, James "Jimmy" Weeks and Jessie "Ray" Weeks Survived by her sons: Jason Dean Staley, James Wesley Staley (Nancy) and William "Billy" Staley Jr. (Tammy); her grandsons, Austin Wesley Staley and Tyler Matthew Garret (Raven); Sister in laws, Diane Weeks Hinson and Vicki Weeks Walker (Tommy) Family will have a private burial at Bowman Cemetery in Bowman, SC.

Mr. Lester A. Foster, 68, peacefully entered into rest on Monday, August 8, 2022. Lester is the husband of Cathy D. Foster and they have been married for 27 years. He is the father of Tracy Lester Foster and his wife Britney, and Morgan Danielle Foster. Lester is the grandfather of Haley Foster, Sawyer Foster, Hunter Davis, and Krista Tindal. He is the son of Mary Elizabeth Foster and the late Harold "Joe" Foster. He is brother of Thomas Foster, John Foster and Debra Ryan and her husband Kevin. Lester was a business owner and established Foster's Automotive in 1995. He was the Chief of Sawyerdale Fire Department for over 25 years. Lester loved his animals, cows, goats, pigs, chickens. ...

Dorothy W Douglas, 83 of Holly Hill, South Carolina, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. Born on July 15, 1938 in Live Oak, Florida, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Lucille Tyre Lipe. She loved reading books, putting together jigsaw puzzles, collecting lighthouses, and tending to her plants. She had many jobs throughout her life but the job she loved most of all was being "Nini". She was the matriarch and glue that held her family together and she will be fiercely missed. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband Jones B. Douglas, daughter Marsha Welsch and sons, David, and Blaine Douglas. She is survived by her daughter, Gail (Dink)Wiggins, son Steven...

Age 31, entered into eternal rest on June 27, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Sat., July 9, 2022 at Blackville-Hilda High School, 76 Atkins Circle, Blackville. MILLER'S FUNERAL HOME, 136 Kershaw St. SE, Aiken, SC 29801 - (803) 649-2055 - www.millersfuneralhome.net

Funeral with military honors will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, June 7th, Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, SC. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Elizabeth Marie Kennerson-Wade of Cope, SC. ; two daughters, Glenda M. Boyd of Orangeburg and Victoria D. Williams of North Carolina; sisters, Sharon L. Stokes of Orangeburg, SC, Verna L. Little of North Carolina, Cynthia C. Harris of Virginia; brothers, Wayne Wade of Florida and Clark G. Wade, Jr., of Germany

David A. Knight passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 22, 2022. David enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family. He worked in carpentry most of his life with his specialty being inside trim work. David was one of the most honest, caring and loving individuals that you would ever meet. Along with his parents, Mr. Knight was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Judy Knight and brother, Larry Knight. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Knight (Harvey) and Suzette Yow (Jay); sons, Steve Warlick (Betty) and Scott Knight (Christy); grandchildren, Lucy Crump, Shane Plyler, Ashelyn Plyler, Nicole Yow, Megan Yow, Timmy Duncan, Jeremy Warlick, Cody Warlick, Kayla...

Janette Joseph Gleaton of Lexington, SC, died peacefully at her home on May 3, with her daughters by her side. Janette was born in 1924 in Georgetown, SC, to Lebanese immigrants, Shickory Joseph and Sarah Francis Joseph. A member of the Greatest Generation, her childhood was shaped by the Great Depression. With her widowed mother and siblings, she moved to Charleston during World War Il, working on the war effort. There she met and fell in love with a young sailor, Mike Richard Gleaton. After the war and his return from the South Pacific, they married and eventually had two daughters. Janette loved her mother and siblings and the South Carolina Lebanese community, and thought her life would...

Coach Dick Weldon entered into eternal rest on April 22, 2022, with his loving wife Deanie, of 70 years, by his side. Dick Weldon was born in Latta, South Carolina on April 29, 1929. He was the son of Thelma and John B. Weldon and was raised in Bennetsville, South Carolina. Dick joined the Marines at the age of 16. He then attended Clemson University for one year. He graduated from Presbyterian College and married Mary Deane (Deanie) Currie in August 1952. Immediately following college, Coach Weldon took his first coaching job at Bamberg High School, although he had a baseball contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was assistant coach at the University of South Carolina for 10 years. He...

Mr. Rudolph H. "Rudy" Kizer, Jr., 80, son of the late Rudy H. Kizer and the late Dora Lena Dunlap Kizer passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022. Rudy is survived by his wife of 57 years, Keenan Ezzell Kizer; son, Rudy Kizer III of Kokomo, IN; daughter, Shannon Cobb (Tripp), Easley, SC; grandsons, George Cobb IV and Mack Cobb and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. Rudy was born in Summerville, SC but moved to Orangeburg at an early age. He attended the city schools of Orangeburg for grades 1 thru 12. He was a graduate of Clemson University with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Ceramic Engineering. He was a member of the ROTC and active in the Numeral Society Fraternity. After Clemson, Rudy...

Pauline Dallas Fairey Jones, age 77, of Anderson, SC, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, at AnMed Health Medical Center. Born February 1, 1945, in Orangeburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Edison A. Fairey, Jr. and Pauline Womack Fairey. Dallas was a graduate of Limestone College and earned her master's degree from Central Michigan University. She was the former Department Head for Medical Laboratory Technology at Tri-County Technical College retiring after 36 years. She enjoyed flowers, music and being a grandmother. She especially enjoyed attending their sporting events all while impeccably dressed wearing her 4-inch heels and full makeup. She was a member of First Presbyterian...

Richmond David Hall, 51, of Cameron, husband of Dianne Hall, wife of fifteen years, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation on April 2, 2022 from 1 o'clock to 3 o'clock at First Baptist Church of Elloree, at 6208 Old Number Six Highway, Elloree, SC. A funeral service will begin at 3 o'clock. David was born on January 13, 1971 in Columbia, SC, son of the late Carl Brunson Hall, Jr. and Donna Marie Hardy. David was a graduate of Camden Military Academy. He enjoyed fishing for catfish, listening to music and building things with his hands. David was known for cooking his special chicken on his big grill. He faithfully served the youth...

Donald Brian Cashin, 75, of Watkinsville, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 25, 2022. Don is survived by his wife, Sharon; his son Matthew Cashin (Laura) and grandchildren: Sarah and Daniel of Florence, South Carolina; his sister, Jane Cashin Murphy of Simpsonville, South Carolina and her son, Jack Murphy of Nashville, Tennessee. A celebration of Don's life will be 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with Chaplain Kevin "Chappy" Hynes officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests that a donation be made in Don's name to the...