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Elaine Campbell Yow

PATRICK – Mrs. Elaine Campbell Yow, age 64, died Saturday, January 2, 2016 at her home.

A celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 P.M. Monday, January 4, 2016 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation is from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Mrs. Yow was born July 29, 1951 in Chesterfield County, SC a daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Constance Crowley Campbell. She was formerly employed with the Hartford Insurance Company of Randleman, NC and a substitute teacher at Randleman High School. Mrs. Yow was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Randleman, NC. Her favorite pastime was reconnecting with friends on Facebook.

Survivors include 1 Son: Christopher Todd Yow and wife, Wanda Crowley Yow of Randleman, NC; 1 Daughter: Jacqueline Alisha Yow of Randleman, NC; Parents: Thomas and Connie Campbell of Patrick, SC; 5 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild; 2 Brothers: Thomas Jefferson Campbell, Jr. and wife, Teresa S. Campbell, and Samuel Wayne Campbell both of Patrick, SC; and 1 Sister: Jacqueline V. Marsh of Greensboro, NC.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Mrs. Yow’s caregivers, Keith York and Caroline O’Neal for the love and care given to their mom.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Yow Family.

Julia Rose Brailsford Hodge

CHERAW - Julia Rose Brailsford Hodge, 91, of Cheraw, South Carolina, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 19, 2015. A service celebrating her life will be held 1:00 PM, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, Cheraw, with the Reverend Jim Helton officiating. There will be a private burial service at St. David’s Cemetery, Cheraw, SC following the service. Visitation will be held 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the residence, 504 Christian Street, Cheraw, SC.

Mrs. Hodge was born in Summerton, South Carolina, June 3, 1924, the eldest daughter of Lillian Garlington Rose and Angus Preston Brailsford. Her maternal grandparents were John Thomas Rose and Willie Leonora Russell of St. Stephen, South Carolina and her paternal grandparents were Thomas Richardson Brailsford and Elizabeth Brock of Summerton, South Carolina. Summerton was always a special place for her and her roots were in French Santee with her Huguenot ancestors and the Pines of Clarendon County.

During her Senior year at Summerton High School, Mrs. Hodge was named the “Healthiest Girl in South Carolina” by the South Carolina State 4-H Club Federation (a fact she was often kidded about by her children) and represented South Carolina at the 1939 World’s Fair in Chicago. Mrs. Hodge attended Coker College before being called home, as the eldest child, to help with her family after her father’s untimely death in 1944. She worked in the war effort at Shaw Field and, in June, 1948, married Jay Earle Hodge, of Sumter, South Carolina, a student at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston. They met on a blind date while Dr. Hodge was a student at The Citadel. Dr. and Mrs. Hodge moved to Cheraw in 1948.

Mrs. Hodge was active in the First Baptist Church, serving as Director of the G.A.’s and as a Sunday School teacher. She was also active with the American Legion auxiliary, Civic League Garden Club, UDC, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and was known in her Community and Church for her ability as a cook. She was an instructor for several years in culinary and health classes at Northeastern Technical College, Cheraw. In 1972, Mrs. Hodge, who was always a campaigner for the Arts, founded the only chapter of the North Carolina Symphony outside of that State in Cheraw. A few husbands may remember, some with great ire, complying with their wives’ wishes to attend the orchestra’s performance on the small stage at the old Cheraw High School. Her children, who today all wish they had listened to their mother and Mrs. Covington, still cannot play the piano. Mrs. Hodge’s belief in the importance of music extended to her dedication to the Band Booster Club. Those who were members of the Cheraw High School Band in 1965 remember their invitation to and participation in one of the Mardi Gras Parades in New Orleans. Her son, Jay, is quick to tell people that he still won’t eat Krispy Kreme doughnuts after months of selling them to raise the money for the trip to New Orleans so long ago.

Cheraw in the late 1940’s and 1950’s was a different place and Mrs. Hodge was clearly a representative of those tough but rewarding years when family was important, doctors made house calls, life was simple and distant travel was usually just to Charlotte. It was a time when technology began to increase at lightning speed. Her oldest children remember the neighborhood gathering at their home on Sunday nights to watch the beginning of Bonanza on the new color television set, one of the first in Cheraw. The family had an interesting and life-changing experience when they moved to Germany from 1957 to 1959, while Dr. Hodge fulfilled a military obligation. They attended school at a US Army base, but lived in a small town in southern Germany. The two older children remember piles of rubble left over from World War II that still existed in Germany in the late 1950’s.

Dr. Hodge died in 1980 and, while attending her 50th high school reunion, Mrs. Hodge became reacquainted with her high school boyfriend, Arthur Edward Hinson. They married a year later and enjoyed 16 years together before Mr. Hinson’s death in 2004. Mr. Hinson had been a POW in World War II and they enjoyed participating in POW meetings held around the country. They also traveled many times overseas, visiting Ireland, Scotland, England, and Greece. Mr. and Mrs. Hinson were members of St. David’s Episcopal Church and participated in many activities there during their years together.

In her later years, the Hodge family was extended to include Mrs. Gloria Curry and Gloria’s daughter, Mrs. Francine Hinson, who provided daily care and love to Mrs. Hodge. She enjoyed their many drives together. As she aged, Mrs. Hodge sometimes decided that she was going to drive to Summerton to see her mother. Gloria would drive her to Freeman’s Bakery in Florence, buy her something sweet, and they would return to Cheraw.

Mrs. Hodge was a gracious Southern lady who insisted that her children both knew and minded their manners, and who was always willing to give of her time and talent when and wherever needed. She was a fifth great grand-daughter of Revolutionary War General William Moultrie on her Brailsford side but few know of her connection. Mrs. Hodge believed that while family was important, the actions of the current generation were more important.

Surviving are her four children Jay Earle Hodge, Jr., of Cheraw, Julya Rose Hodge and her husband, Sean O’Connor, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Clemson, South Carolina, John Preston Hodge and his wife, Cindy, of Columbia, South Carolina, Janice Elaine Hodge of Montgomery Village, Maryland, four grandchildren, Julia Rose O’Connor Slaby, and her husband Travis, of Chicago, Illinois, Sean David O’Connor and his wife Blair, of Madison, Wisconsin, Preston Hodge, of Dallas, Texas, and Bailey Hodge of Dallas, Texas, and two great grandchildren, Evelyn Rose Slaby and Connor Joseph Slaby, a sister, Elizabeth Brailsford Patterson of Statesville, North Carolina, a brother, Angus Preston Brailsford, Jr., of Little Rock, Arkansas, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Hodge was predeceased by her parents, her husbands and a brother, Thomas Richardson Brailsford.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cheraw Arts Commission, c/o Mrs. Lindsey Bennett, 200 Powe Street, Cheraw, SC 29520. Kiser Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Homer Lee Jordan

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH - Homer Lee Jordan, age 77, passed away December 21, 2015.

Mr. Jordan was born July 3, 1938 in Cheraw, SC to James A. and Phoebe Grant Jordan.

Survivors include two sisters, Eunice Privette and Joyce Simpson.

Services will he held privately with the family.

A guestbook is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com

Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.

Betty Rae Purvis Williams Brigman

BENNETTSVILLE - Mrs. Betty Rae Purvis Williams Brigman, age 79, died Monday, December 7, 2015.

A funeral service was held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Antioch United Methodist Church, Bennettsville, SC. Interment followed in the Bessie Brigman Family Cemetery.

Visitation was from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, 318 E. Main Street, Chesterfield, SC.

Mrs. Brigman was born August 19, 1936 in Chesterfield, SC a daughter of the late Perry and Eliza Boan Purvis. She was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the church choir, and the U.M.W. club. She was a retired employee of Marley Electric with over 25 years of service. Following her retirement, Betty Rae enjoyed working at Wal Mart as a greeter. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, working word search puzzles, and most rewarding, spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Betty Rae was preceded in death by her husbands, Thomas Williams, and John W. Brigman; 3 brothers, Francis, Bill, and Johnny Purvis; and by 1 sister, Novella Crowley.

Survivors include 2 Sons: Danny Williams, and Donald (Pam) Williams both of Bennettsville, SC; 4 Daughters: Margie (Jerry) Jordan of Chesterfield, SC, Pat “Susie” (Frankie) McCall of Bennettsville, SC, Rachel (Derek) Williams of N. Myrtle Beach, SC, and Lynn (Brad) Trull of Cheraw, SC; 10 Grandchildren: Nelson Jordan, Billy Jordan, and Bobby Jordan all of Chesterfield, SC, Misty (Leslie) Riggins of Surfside Beach, SC, Lauren Williams, Scott McCall, Eric McCall, Heather McCall, Coyt (Lindsay) Williams, and Marcella Williams (Ben) Stanton all of Bennettsville, SC; Also: 10 Great Grandchildren; Sister: Bonnie Wilks of Hartsville, SC and numerous Nieces and Nephews.

The family of Mrs. Brigman would like to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to Becky Williams, Bunny Crumb, Mary Maccy, Michelle Leviner, and the staff of Embrace Hospice for the wonderful love and care they shown to Mrs. Betty Rae during her illness.

Memorials may be made to the Bessie Brigman Family Cemetery, c/o of Vernon O’Tuel, 2753 Hwy. 38 North, Bennettsville, SC 29512.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Brigman Family.

Mabel Baber Dowdy

CHERAW - Mabel Baber Dowdy died peacefully at home on December 3, 2015. Born in Appomatox, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late James and Bertha Adcock Baber and was one of 14 children. She was the widow of Jessie Dowdy. Mrs. Dowdy worked for Burlington Industries for over 20 years while raising 4 children. In her earlier years, she also enjoyed dancing, singing and playing music.

In her later years, she enjoyed cooking, watching classic movies, and spending time with her family. Two of her specialties, chicken and dumplings and Vegetable Soup have been enjoyed by many over the years.

She is survived by her children, Cathy (Mike) Chapman of Cheraw, SC, Danny (Sandy) Dowdy of Myrtle Beach, SC, Terrell Dowdy of LA, grandchildren, Dana (Corey) Wolf of Charleston, SC, Kelly (Ken) Furtick of Fort Irwin, CA, Michael (Alison) Chapman of Columbia, SC, Leigh, Tara, and Michael Dowdy. She was also the “adopted” grandma of Alex, John, and Sara Grace O’Neal of Cheraw. Great Grandchildren, Andrew, Jonathan, and Owen Furtick, Carson, Delaney, and Hadley Wolf, sisters, Catherine Brown of Lynchburg, VA, Helen Bates of Lynchburg, VA, Thelma Campbell of Lynchburg, VA, Tootsie Stoker of Lake Winnemutka, NV, Hazel Hummel of Cary, IL also, multiple nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Dowdy was preceded in death by her parents and husband listed above and a daughter, Cindy Dowdy, also several brothers and sisters.

The family received friends 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC.

A graveside service was held 1:00 PM Monday, December 7, 2015 in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw, SC.

Minnie Hatcher

CHERAW - Minnie Hatcher, 72, died Saturday, December 12, 2015. Plans to be announced by Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC.

Kenneth 'Kenny' David Osburn

WALLACE - Kenneth “Kenny” David Osburn, 73, died Friday, December 11, 2015. Born in Fort Bragg, NC he was a son of the late Henry and Nellie Patrick Osburn. He was a graduate of Paxton High School, Jacksonville, FL. He was retired from Takata Industries. He enjoyed the outdoors and working in his yard. He will be remembered as a loving husband, brother and a wonderful Uncle.

Surviving is his wife, Mary Ruth Turner Osburn of Wallace, SC, brothers, Richard Bruce (Marie) Osburn of Brunswick, GA, Wallace Eugene (Muriel) Osburn of Gainsville, FL, a sister, Virginia Miller of Florence, SC, several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents listed above, a baby Girl, a brother, James Osburn and a brother-in-law, A.W. Miller.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, December 14, 2015 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Bennettsville, SC.

The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church following the service.

Burial with military honors will be held in the Grant-Turner Cemetery.

Memorials to: Ebenezer United Methodist Church, PO Box 377, Wallace, SC 29596.

Frederick Johnson Rivers

ROXBORO, N.C. - Frederick Johnson Rivers, 83, of 353 Gentry Dunkley Road died Thursday, December 10, 2015. He was born in Chesterfield, SC to the late Calvin Bennett and Lela Hall Rivers. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rivers was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lemuel Rivers and C.B. Rivers. He graduated from Clemson and served two years active service in the Army andsix years in the National Guard. Mr. Rivers was a member of Allensville United Methodist Church and was very active in church leadership. He was District Lay Leader four years in the Durham District. For many years, he was the Person United Methodist Parishes representative for Allensville United Methodist Church. He was treasurer of United Methodist Men for 34 years. He also served on the board of the Christian Help Center. Mr. Rivers hobbies included reading, crosswords, music, sketching, and cartooning. He often produced pieces of artwork to benefit the annual church harvest sale.
Surviving is his wife, Sue Hendrix Rivers; three children, Susan Leigh Rivers, of Goldsboro, Lynda Rivers Chandler and husband Jim, of Crozet, VA, and Janet Rivers Mayo, of Roxboro; and four grandchildren, Whitney Chandler, Hannah Chandler, Jonah Mayo, and Daniel Mayo.

Funeral services were held 2:00 PM Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Allensville United Methodist Church with Pastor Lori Cox and Jim Chandler officiating. Visitation was held following the service. Burial will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Rivers Family Cemetery in Chesterfield, SC with Jim Chandler officiating.

Pallbearers will be Jonah Mayo, Daniel Mayo, Joel Rivers, Brian Rivers, Eric Rivers, Tommy Freeman, Jerome Hendrix and Tony Davis.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Allensville United Methodist Church, 80 Dirgie Mine Road, Roxboro, NC 27574.

Condolences may be sent to www.brooksandwhite.com.

Grace 'Granny' Collins Wallace

CHERAW - Grace “Granny” Collins Wallace, age 88, died Tuesday, December 8, 2015.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, December 13, 2015 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Cheraw, SC. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Grace "Granny" Collins Wallace was born in Ruby, SC on July 27, 1927 and was a daughter of the late William Thomas (Tom) and Lydia Jane Sellers Collins.

She dearly loved her Lord Jesus Christ and her family, and tirelessly served them until her health failed.

Grace was a retired seamstress, having worked at Egmont, Sacony and Piney Plains in Cheraw, and Sacony in Chesterfield. She and her husband Boyd ran the Cheraw Auction Barn for several years. She was an active member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she had served as Sunday school teacher, prayer meeting leader, a member of the choir, WMU and Fellowship Committee. She was affectionately known as "Granny", "Doctor Grace" and "Amazing".

She was predeceased by her parents above, husband Boyd Wallace, son Darrell Wallace, 6 brothers and 3 sisters.

She is survived by her Children: Rev. Dennis (Gennie) Wallace of Irmo/Cheraw, SC, Rev. Donald (Mary) Wallace Sr. of Chesterfield, SC, Sue (Billy) Driggers of Effingham, SC and Jeanette (Andy) Linton of Cheraw, SC.; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; Brothers: Thomas, Carson (Mary), Larry and Terry (Gail) Collins; Sisters: Huldah (Bill) Thomas, Mary Crawford, Katie Blackmon, Margie (Asia) Hodge and Clara (Wayne) Conyers

The family wants to especially thank Hospice of Chesterfield County, Drs. Joe and Shaw Newsom and their staff at McLeod Cheraw Family Medicine for ministering to her.

Memorials may be made to Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and Hospice of Chesterfield County.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Wallace family.

Deborah ‘Debbie’ Boone Airington

GARDEN CITY BEACH – Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Boone Airington, age 57, formerly of Jefferson, SC, died Friday, November 27, 2015 at her home.

A funeral service was held at 4:00 PM, Monday, November 30, 2015 at Bethel Baptist Church, Jefferson, SC. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery.

Visitation was from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Mrs. Airington was born April 26, 1958 in Monroe, NC a daughter of Thomas “Monk” and Bonnie Robinson Boone. She was a graduate of Pageland High School. Debbie was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping, spending time at the beach, and traveling. Debbie also loved cooking, cleaning, and taking care of her family.

Survivors include Husband: William Ernest “Ernie” Airington of the home; 2 Sons: William Corey (Erin) Airington of Jefferson, SC and Benjamin Kyle (Kelly) Airington of Murrells Inlet, SC; 4 Daughters: Hope (Sam) Spurlin of Surfside Beach, SC, Mylea Airington, Lola Airington, and Zoe Airington of the home; Parents: Thomas and Bonnie Boone of Jefferson, SC; 7 Grandchildren: Olivia, Tucker, Clark, Cayden, Zac, Hunter, and Beau; and her furry baby, “Pippa.”

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709; or Mercy Care, 8216 Devon Court, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Airington family.

William Joseph Anderson

COLUMBIA – William Joseph Anderson, 61, died Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Plans will be announced by Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC.

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