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JOHN B. HUTCHINSON
Funeral services for John Blease Hutchinson, 85, were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at the chapel of Norton Funeral Home with the Rev. Charlotte Walters officiating. Burial was in Magnolia Cemetery, directed by Norton Funeral Home.
Mr. Hutchinson died Sunday, Feb. 10. He was born
in Darlington County, a son of the late John Charles and Ellen Gainey Hutchinson. He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church and a lifetime member of the Hartsville Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Evelyn Burden Hutchinson of Hartsville; four sisters, Maggie Howle, Katherine Rivers, Lenell Anderson, all of Hartsville, and Louise Pritchard of McBee; two brothers, James Grover and James Luther Hutchinson of Hartsville.
Memorials may be made to the Eastside Christian Academy, 911 East Home Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550.
ROBERT W. JACKSON
Robert Wayne Jackson, 60, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at his residence after an illness. Arrangements will be announced by Young & Young Funeral Home.
LARRY ELLERBEE
Funeral services for Larry Ellerbee, 49, were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in Harold L. & Dorothy J. Young Memorial Chapel. Burial was in St. John United Methodist Church Cemetery, directed by Young & Young Funeral Home.
Mr. Ellerbee, died Thursday, Feb. 7, in McLeod Regional Medical Center after an illness. He was born
May 3, 1952, in Darlington County, a son of Robert and Lillie Berta McDonald Ellerbee. He attended St. John United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Lamar High School.
Surviving other than his mother and father, both of Darlington, are his wife, Carolyn Timmons Ellerbee of Hartsville; a son, Larry (Amelia) Ellerbee of Florence; four sisters, Shirley (Aberon) Belin and Lorraine Ellerbee, both of Hartsville, Shelby E. McElveen and Roxie Ellerbee, both of Darlington; three brothers, Johnny (Mae) Ellerbee of Hartsville, Bobby Ellerbee and Leroy (Evan) Ellerbee, both of New York, N.Y.; his paternal grandmother, Sylvia Ellerbee of Greensboro, N.C.; and a host of nieces, nephews and other close relatives and friends.
ROSA BELL BENNETT
Mrs. Rosa Bell Bennett died on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends at the residence, 416 Lincoln Ave. Hines Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
JOHN JAY JAMES
DARLINGTON – Funeral services for John Jay James, 75, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at Darlington Presbyterian Church with interment following in Grove Hill Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home.
Mr. James died Friday, Feb. 8.
The son of Kenneth McIver James and Sue Flinn James, Mr. James was born
in Darlington County. He was a real estate broker and former farmer who served as auditor for Darlington County and chairman of the Agricultural Commission of South Carolina.
He graduated from St. John's High School in 1944. Knowing he would be six months shy of the legal age to enlist in the military upon graduation, Mr. James negotiated an agreement with his mother that she would sign the required permission form if he could, in fact, receive a high school diploma. In July, 1944, Mr. James joined the U.S. Marines.
From May, 1945 until the end of June, Mr. James participated in the final and largest land campaign in the Pacific War – the Battle of Okinawa. A member of C (Charlie) Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, the 18-year-old James fought at Kunishi Ridge, which has been called the last major engagement of the war against first-line, well-armed Japanese troops. Mr. James' unit bore the brunt of the eight-day fight for Kunishi Ridge, an experience, he said would always be with him. The battle was unique in the Pacific War for its large-scale aerial evacuation of casualties during the ongoing battle, the use of Sherman tanks as armored ambulances, and for the extremely rare employment of night attacks, practically unheard of the Pacific arena. Of Mr. James' company who assaulted Kunishi Ridge, seven survived. Later, Mr. James also served in Chinwangtae, China, as part of the occupation force.
Following the war, Mr. James attended the University of South Carolina, earning a B.S. degree in business administration in 1950. He was a member of the swim team, a member and officer of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and was inducted into the national honor fraternity, Blue Key.
After his marriage to Caroline Moore Orr of Atlanta, Ga., in 1950, he returned to Darlington where he owned and operated Long Marsh Farm for over 30 years becoming a respected leader in agribusiness both locally and nationally. He was appointed a member of the new S.C. Agricultural Commission in 1968 and appointed chairman in 1975. While chairman, he participated in the S.C. Trade Investments Mission to the Far East in 1976 and 1978. Mr. James also served as president and director of two national organizations: the American Yorkshire Club and the National Pork Producers Council. He held the same positions in several state organizations, including the S.C. Yorkshire Club and the S.C. Farm Bureau.
Locally, Mr. James was active in many business and community groups: the Darlington County Agricultural Society, Pee Dee Production Credit Association, Darlington County Development Board, Chamber of Commerce, Darlington County Farm Bureau, Kiwanis Club, and Pee Dee Area Big Brother Association. He was a founding member of the Men's Dance Club of Darlington and also enjoyed membership in the V.F.W., the American Legion, and the U.S.C. Alumni Association.
In 1983, Mr. James sold Long Marsh Farm and became a licensed real estate broker in N.C. and S.C. In 1990, he was appointed auditor of Darlington County, a position he held for two years.
A life-long member of the Darlington Presbyterian Church, Mr. James served as deacon and elder of the church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Caroline J. (Keith) Williamson of Hartsville, Susan S. J. (James) Mayer of Elliott City, Md., and Kyle B. James of Newman, Ga.; a sister, Sue J. Clarkson of Darlington; grandsons, Jeffrey F. Mayer, James S. Williamson, and Charles D. Williamson, and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Mayer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Carolinas, 947 South Irby Street, Florence, SC 29501, Caroline Moore Orr Scholarship Fund c/o Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC or Darlington Presbyterian Church, 311 Pearl Street, Darlington, SC 29532.
DELMUS KELLEY
Graveside services for Delmus Kelley, 68, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at Kellytown Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Anderson officiating, directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home.
Mr. Kelley died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002. Born in Darlington County, he was a son of the late Jacob Graham and Janie Irene Grantham Kelley. He was a member of Kellytown Baptist Church.
Surviving are his brothers, Frank Kelley of Hartsville, Heyward Kelley of Florence, Robert Kelley of McBee, Jennings Kelley of Lugoff; and sister, Martha K. Benson of Hartsville.
RAYMOND SOWELL
Funeral services for Raymond Charles Sowell Sr., 89, were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at St. Luke United Methodist Church. The Revs. Ben and Dora Gafford officiated with burial in Magnolia Cemetery, directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church.
Mr. Sowell died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002. Born in Chesterfield County, he was a son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Watkins Sowell. He was a charter member of St. Luke United Methodist Church and the Men's Bible class. He also was a member of the Hartsville Masonic Lodge #173 and the Eastern Star Chapter #91. He was retired from Sonoco Products Company with 40 years of service and was a member of the Sonoco Old Timers Club and Sonoco Fireman's Club.
Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Katie Peele Sowell of Hartsville; and son, Dr. Raymond C. Sowell Jr. of Garden City Beach.
W.E. JOHNSON
Warren E. "W.E." Johnson, 78, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002. Funeral plans will be announced later by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
WILLIAM E. WINGATE
William Earl Wingate, brother of Mrs. Emily Mashack, died on Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in a Darlington hospital after an illness. The family will receive friends at the Mashack residence, 1712 Blanding Drive. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hines Funeral Home.
HOWARD YARBOROUGH JR.
DARLINGTON – Funeral services for Howard "Peter Boy" Yarborough Jr., 52, will be held at 12 noon today, Feb. 13, 2002, in Faith Holiness Church with Minister Lizzie M. Jett, pastor, and Minister Melvin Fox officiating. Burial will follow in Florence National Cemetery, directed by Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home.
Mr. Yarborough died Thursday, Feb. 7, at his residence after an illness. He was born
in Darlington County, a son of Marie Jacobs Yarborough and the late Howard Yarborough Sr. He was educated in the public schools of Darlington County. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged. He was a member of Faith Apostolic Holiness Church and was employed for many years at the Hartsville Oil Mill of Darlington.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Pastor Marie Yarborough Pooler and Elder Clarence Pooler of Dowington, Pa.; a wife, Hermenia Yarborough; four sons, Tyven (Stacy) Yarborough, LaHenry Yarborough, both of Darlington, Howard (Wanda) Yarborough III of Washington, D.C., and Anthony Yarborough of Timmonsville; five grandchildren; a sister, Ms. Patricia Huff of New York City; a brother, William "Sparky" (Edna) Yarborough of Darlington; an adopted brother, Archie (Modestine) Dargan; two uncles, Arthur Yarborough Jr. and Heyward (Bert) Yarborough; four aunts, Mrs. Blanche Yarborough, Mrs. Thelma Ellis, Mrs. Harcendia Jacobs and Minister Lizzie M. Jett; mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Graham; special cousins, Ms. Barbara Evans, Mrs. JoAnn Bonaparte and Mrs. Elizabeth Upson; and special friend Ms. Rose Coe.
The family is receiving friends at the home of a cousin, Barbara Evans of 534 Brockington Road, Darlington.
HENRY BROWN
Services for Henry Rodney Brown, 39, of Hartsville, formerly of Clinton, will be held at 11 a.m. this morning, June 30, 2000, from the Spirit of Life Church of God with the Rev. Larry Parker and the Rev. John Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow in the Grandview Memorial Park, directed by Royal-Hall Funeral Home with Norton Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements. Mr. Brown died Tuesday, June 27. Born in 1960 in New Hanover County, he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was an electrician with the University of Georgia. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Herbert Brown; one daughter, Hannah Brown of the home; one son, Daniel Brown of the home; mother and father, David and Thelma Brown of Roseboro; one sister, Jackie Fratzer also of Roseboro; three brothers, Danny Brown of Clinton, Allen Brown of Oliver Springs, Tenn., and Mark Brown of Newton Grove.
MAUDE E. BAXLEY
Services for Maude Elizabeth (Lizzie) Baxley, 87, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2000, from the chapel of Norton Funeral Home. Burial was in St. Matthews Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Frankie Tanner officiating. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Pee Dee, 555 East Cheves St., Florence, S.C. 29506. Mrs. Baxley was born
in Kershaw County, she was the daughter of the late Bob and Jeanette Dean. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurmond Baxley. Surviving are one son, Leroy Baxley of Bethune; seven grandchildren, Wayne Hinson, Gail Crowley, Kenny Hinson and Mitchell Hinson, all of Hartsville; Susan Kelley of Florence, Ruby Boone of Lexington and Roy Baxley of Bethune; 10 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
