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Clyde Marine Hewett

CHERAW - Clyde Marine Hewett, 75, died Monday, June 26, 2017. Born in Cheraw, SC, he was a son of the late C.N. and Ether Mae Lyons Hewett. He was a member at Midway Baptist Church, where he was a deacon. He often volunteered at numerous nursing homes, ministering to the residents. He enjoyed watching football, hunting, and fishing.

Surviving is his brother, C.R. (Sheila) Hewett of Cheraw, SC, sisters, Jennie (Eddie) Duhe of New Orleans, LA, and Mamie Geraldine (James) Greear of North Myrtle Beach, SC, an aunt, Ernestine Barnes of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, seven nephews, four nieces, and several great nieces and nephews.

The family received friends from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Friday, June 30, 2017 at Midway Baptist Church, Cheraw, SC.

A funeral service was held, 12:00 PM, Friday, June 30, 2017 at Midway Baptist Church, Cheraw, SC.

Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to: McLeod Guest House, c/o McLeod Health Foundation, 800 East Cheves, Street Suite 150, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502-0551 or Fisher House Foundation, 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850.

James F. ‘Pepper’ Martin

GREENVILLE - James F. “Pepper” Martin passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. Pepper was born on November 26, 1920 to the late James E. and Martha Benson Martin. Pepper married Nina Baker of Cheraw, SC on June 5, 1942. They recently celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary.

Pepper and Nina have three married children: Ethel (Jim) Childress, Jim (Dewanda) Martin, and Joyce (Lew) Moss. They also have five grandchildren and five great grandchildren: Mark Childress, his wife Kari Beth with Faxon and McCain; Stephen Childress, his wife Beth with Emma June; Ben Martin; Mary Blanche Kraemer, her husband J.R. with Mackinley and Annie-Kate; and Jay Moss.

Pepper and Nina were inseparable and lived their Christian faith. Their love of family produced countless hours or laughter, community, grace, and faith. Pepper was an extraordinary athlete. Some of his accomplishments include being the captain of his 1936 National Championship, Spartanburg American Legion team. His athletic achievements continued at Furman University where he played football, basketball, and baseball, where he was captain of each his senior year. When not involved in the big three sports, he also participated in track, his events being the high hurdles and the pole vault. He would occasionally participate with the golf team. His senior year he was inducted into the Quaternion Club at Furman University.

In 1981 Pepper was inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame. In 1982 he was inducted into the Furman University Athletic Hall of Fame. David Shi, historian and former President of Furman University speculated that Pepper was “perhaps Furman’s finest athlete of all.” Dr. Shi went on to say “at 5 feet 7 inches tall and 140 pounds he was called the “mighty mite, ” “sensational comet” and “purple flash…” Popular, studious and gracious, he was the model student athlete. He was one of the top scorers in the Southern Conference, which at the time included Clemson, South Carolina and North Carolina. Martin’s fabled exploits elicited colorful descriptions. “Tough as scrap iron and wiry as a steel spring”; “he is as elusive as a greasy pig at the county fair;” “and especially dexterous in escaping the clutches of a big man, ” “A fierce competitor on the field, Martin was soft-spoken and humble once the game ended.”

Pepper’s promising baseball career with the Cincinnati Reds was disrupted when he joined the Navy during WWII. He served primarily in the European Theater and took part in the D-Day invasion. In the mid 1950’s he began work in the insurance business and ultimately ran his own agency. He obtained his “CLU” designation and continued his business into his mid ‘80s in Florence, SC, Pepper, Nina, and their children have wonderful memories and life-long friendships from living in Florence.

The family’s heartfelt thanks go to Open Arms Hospice for their care and to Synergy HomeCare, who provided sitters.

A graveside service and burial were held on July 1 at 11:00 a.m. at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens in Cheraw, SC. A memorial service will be held on July 2 at 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church Greenville, with visitation from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Greenville Mission Fund at 847 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC 29601, or Furman University Paladin Club, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC 29613, or to a charity of your choice.

Ralph H. Pridgen

CHERAW - Ralph H. Pridgen, 91, left his diseased body to live forever with his Savior Jesus Christ on June 23, 2017. He was born at home in Green Sea, SC to James & Katie Pridgen on January 26, 1926, the fourth of nine children.

Ralph served his country in the Navy with two periods of service, one during WWII, and one during the Korean War. He retired from the US Postal Service in Tampa, FL. He loved to garden, spend time outdoors, and in his later years enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles.

He was a faithful member of Westside Baptist Church, a former member of Cheraw First Baptist Church, and Forest Hills Baptist Church (Waters Avenue) in Tampa, FL. Ralph loved his church families, and missed being with them in worship when he could no longer attend services.

He was preceded in death by his wife Lorenda, his parents, his brother Robert, and sisters Clara Hardee, Vila Williams, Lena Bowen, Lillian Smith, Estilene Strickland and Alene Sharp.

He left to cherish his memory his daughters, Debi Pridgen of Tampa, FL, and Dottie Campbell of Cheraw, SC, his son Ret. Maj. Rev. Joseph (Denise) Pridgen of Seward, AK, his granddaughters Christina (Drew) MacCauley of Irmo, SC, Angel (Trey) of Hollister, MO, Carolyn (Tim) Jones of Prattville, AL, and his brother Lacy (Mae)Pridgen of Cheraw.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Concierge Living at Bethea Retirement Community, and McLeod Hospice House, Dr. Ed Behling, Dr. Erin Lusher and Dr. Vipul Shah for all the compassionate and loving care he received during his stay at their facilities. We are especially thankful to Dr. Travis Novinger for his wonderful care, friendship, and prayers during the latter years of Ralph’s life.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017, 11:00 am at Bethea Baptist Church, Bethea Retirement Community, Darlington, SC. A memorial service will also be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 11:00 am at Westside Baptist Church, 105 Claremont Street, Cheraw, SC. Family will receive friends in the Family Life Center at 10:00 am, and share a meal together with everyone after the service.

In lieu of flowers, love gifts may be sent to Westside Baptist Church, P. O. Box 1417, Cheraw, SC 29520-1417.

Ralph longed to see his Savior and had peace knowing that because of what Jesus did on the cross for his sins that he would be welcomed into Heaven and be saved from the wrath of God. As his family in Christ we share the joy of his hope and rejoice in freedom!

Mary Edelle Dixon Melton

CHERAW - Mary Edelle Dixon Melton, 95, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Born in Hartsville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Burell and Emma Frances Dixon. She was the widow of Willie Thurman Melton. Mrs. Melton was the oldest living member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. She loved her family and was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her sons, Floyd (Susan) Melton, Randel (Karen) Melton all of Cheraw, SC, daughters, Linda (Bob) Forehand of Prince George, VA, Lois (Paul) Van Guilder of Cheraw, SC, and Helen (Mike) Moody of Cheraw, SC, eleven grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Melton was preceded in death by her husband and parents listed above, sisters, Bertha Linton, Bessie Johnson, Lurue Dixon, Marie Johnson, Geneva Gainey, and Dot Woodward, and brothers, Jim Dixon, Willard Dixon, Walker Dixon, John Dixon, Buck Dixon, and Edward Dixon.

The family received friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC.

A funeral service was held 11:00 AM Friday, August 18, 2017 at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, Cheraw, SC. Burial will follow at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens in Cheraw, SC.

Memorials to: Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, c/o Carla Reid, 2469 West Market Street, Cheraw, SC 29520.

John Leroy Straughn

CHERAW - John Leroy Straughn, 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at home.

He is survived by Sheppard Funderburk Straughn, his loving wife of 33 years; Laurie(daughter) and Stephen Cook; Bret (son) and Kathy Straughn; Kristen (daughter) and Mark Wittemann; Duncan (stepson) and Jan Laney, Claude (stepson) and Sandra Laney, Sarah (stepdaughter) and Danny Lee, Fowler (stepson) and Lynne Laney; grandchildren: Caroline Laney, Clair Laney, Alex Lee, Lydia Lee, Hannah Laney, Kyle Cook, Colin Cook, Caleb Nastasi, Grace Wittemann, and Luke Wittemann; Steven (nephew) and Lee Straughn; Lynn Pederson (niece); Mark (nephew) and Paula Carr; Patricia Tims (niece); Leo (nephew) and Paula Straughn; Kathy (niece) and Larry Hopkins; Tim (nephew) and Debbie Straughn; as well as many beloved family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Lois Straughn; siblings: Mary Alice Straughn Tillman, George Arnold (Gene) Straughn, and Margaret Straughn Carr; Yvonne Straughn (daughter) and Kari Nastasi (granddaughter).

John was a Korean War Veteran who served as a Petty Officer Sonar Technician in the U.S. Navy for four years. He graduated Troy University in Troy, Alabama in 1957. Early in his career, he taught high school math. He went on to have a long and successful career as a Computer Programmer and Data Processing Manager. He retired from INA Bearing in 1996. John opened Professional Dry Cleaners and Laundromat in 1989. He spoke often of his profound gratitude to Roxie Grice, manager and loyal family friend. He held his employees in high regard and appreciated their dedicated service.

John enjoyed boating and woodworking, but his greatest joy was his family. He was also blessed with many friends, and he will be remembered for his big smile and his great sense of humor.

Visitation was held at First United Methodist Church, Cheraw, SC on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Service followed at 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to First United Methodist Church of Cheraw, 117 Third Street, Cheraw SC, Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709, and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (pulmonaryfibrosis.org).

Mr. Charlie Richard, Jr.
Feb 28, 1958 - Nov 12, 2014

He is the First and Last, The Beginning and the End! Charlie Richard, Jr., known to many as "Junior"�, "Chuck"�, "Charles"�, or "Shiny Bush"� began his life on this earth on February 28, 1958 in Monticello, South Carolina to the late Charlie Richard, Sr. and Bessie Coleman Richard. On Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the Agape Senior Center Charlie's earthly journey ended and his heavenly life began. Faith told Charlie that no matter what lies ahead of him, God is always there.

Charlie was baptized at the St. Peter AME Church at an early age. In 1976 Charlie graduated from McCrorey-Liston High School in Blair, South Carolina.

Charlie's main love was his employment at Foremost Pipeline, his co-workers and friends of SCE&G.; Charlie never met a stranger and had a vivid sense of humor. He loved to watch football without distraction and he loved to fish and watch westerns.

Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Bell Richard, Sr. and brother, Joseph Andreâ Richard.

Charlie leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Bessie Coleman Richard of Blair, SC; four sisters, Hattie V. Sutton of Columbia, SC, Martha A. Foote of Jenkinsville, SC, Bessie Mae Richard of Columbia, SC, and Florence M. Richard of Jenkinsville, SC; three brothers, Rufus L. Richard of Florence, SC, David G. Richard of Columbia, SC, and Kenneth A. (Tawanda) Richard of Blair, SC; three aunts, Julia Jackson of Jenkinsville, SC, Betty A Crosby of Blair, SC and Callie Young of Chester, SC; one uncle, James Coleman of Concord, NC; five nieces, Sharonda L. Sutton of Columbia, SC, Jasmine S. Carter of Blair, SC, Chandria M. Richard of Blair, SC, Olivia S. Richard of Columbia, SC, and Malia G. Richard of Florence, SC; two nephews, Russell A. Sutton of Columbia, SC and Terrance W. Sutton of El Paso, TX; brother-in-law, James Sutton; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Special thanks to the Agape Senior Care, West Columbia, South Carolina, Mary White, Janie Ruth West and Johnny Lee Morgan.

It takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but an entire life to forget them. Junior, we will never forget you!

Kevin Glenn Lisenby

LANCASTER - Mr. Kevin Glenn Lisenby, age 63, died Sunday, August 6, 2017. He was born December 17, 1953 in Chesterfield, SC, the son of the late James Edward “Bill’ Lisenby and Ruth Gulledge Lisenby and was the husband of Janice Sinclair Snipes. He was a retired truck driver and was the community designated “Mayor of Tradesville”. Kevin loved fishing, cooking, spending time at Santee, and he loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and attended New Harvest Freewill Baptist Church.

Mr. Lisenby is survived by his wife, Janice Snipes; two sons, Michael Lisenby and his wife, Chasity and Cory “Tink” Lisenby; three sisters, Billie L. Sikes, Catherine L. Sellers and her husband, David and Sherri L. Linton; two brothers, Mitchell Lisenby and his wife, Doris and Dewitt Lisenby and his wife, Patricia; a granddaughter, Michaela Lisenby; numerous nieces and nephews; brothers and sisters of heart: Mildred, Charles, Freda, Judy, Buck, Timmy and Sonya; and numerous close friends.

The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Mr. Lisenby was held at 11:00 am Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Hopewell Baptist Church, 15084 Highway 9, Chesterfield, SC by Rev. Wayne Smith and Rev. Phil Wyatt. Burial followed in church cemetery.

The family received friends following the service at the church and suggest memorial contributions be made to: Tradesville Community Center, 2245 State Rd S-29-39, Lancaster, SC 29720 or New Harvest Freewill Baptist Church, c/o Rev. Wayne Smith, Post Office Box 473, Fort Lawn, SC 29714.

Burgess Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family of Mr. Lisenby.

Lillian McBride Louallen

MONROE, N.C. - Lillian McBride Louallen, 84, died on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Funeral services were held on Friday, August 11, 2017 at 2PM from the Clyburn Center, Pageland, SC. Burial followed in the Chambers Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Marshville, NC. She was the daughter of the late William and Lillie Clyburn. Survivors: six sons, Donnie Clyburn, Jerry McBride (Cheyanne), both of Monroe, NC, Jerome Clyburn (Gloria), Edward McBride, Jacky McBride (Peggy) and Scott McBride (Karen), all of Pageland, SC; seven daughters, Vivian McBride, Joyce Michelle Rodgers, Vickie McBride Speller (Bobby), Elizabeth Hough (C.J.), Lillian Lynette Collins (Tim), all of Monroe, NC, Genise Clark, and Melisha Clyburn, both of Pageland, SC; a sister, Betty Lockhart, Pageland, 36 grandchildren, 22great grandchildren. Services were rendered by Flemming Funerals-Pageland. .

William Edward McKoy

PAGELAND - William Edward McKoy, 67, died on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 3PM from the Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Pageland, SC. Burial followed in the church cemetery. He was the born to the late Rev. Dr. T.R. and Gladys McKoy on February 6, 1950 in Fayetteville, NC. Survivors: his wife, Judy Miller McKoy; a son Darrell Scott Miller, Pageland, SC; six sisters, Emma Willridge (Allen), Sanford, NC, Carolyn Monroe (Sammy), Helen Jones, Ellen McMillan, Linda Campbell and Arlene Johnson (Bobby), all of Fayetteville, NC; a brother, Ulyesses Jones, Decatur, GA; two grandchildren, Kristen Miller and Jaylen Miller; two great grandchildren, Kamori Miller and Ayreiona Miller of the home. Services were rendered by Flemming Funerals-Pageland. .

Reid Morrow
GULF BREEZE, Fla. - Reid Morrow, 77, of Gulf Breeze, Florida, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017. He was a graduate of Mt. Ulla High School, and attended Appalachian State Teacher’s College. He was a member of the U.S. National Guard. Reid was a graduate of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind, where he learned chair caning, pottery, and jewelry making.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Morris Morrow; mother, Sara Morrow; and father, Carl Morrow.

Reid is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lynn Newlin Morrow, of Gulf Breeze, Florida; brother, Alec Morrow, of Montgomery, Alabama; daughter, Julie Jones (Kevin Jones), of Navarre, Florida; son, David Morrow (Alicia Morrow), of Charleston, South Carolina; and three grandchildren, Brandyn Jones, Grant Morrow, and Alden Morrow.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Beacon at Gulf Breeze, Florida; Emerald Coast Hospice; Sylvia, of Covenant Care Hospice; Dr. Allison Curtsinger, at Baptist Medical; and Dr. Inclan, at The Woodlands; for the love and care given to their husband and father during this time.

Lewis Funeral Home, Navarre, Florida, has been entrusted with arrangements.

In lieu of gifts, the family requests memorial donations be made to the South Carolina Commission for the Blind or to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Memorial Donation Information: South Carolina Commission for the Blind (BY MAIL: P. O. Box 2467, Columbia, S.C. 29202; ONLINE: publicinfo@sccb.sc.gov; or BY PHONE: 888.335.5951); or Wounded Warrior Project (BY MAIL: PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517; ONLINE: www.woundedwarriorproject.org; or BY PHONE: 877.832.6997)

Marilyn Maxine Rivers

PAGELAND - Marilyn Maxine Rivers, 56, died on Monday, August 7, 2017. A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 1PM from the Flemming Funeral Chapel, Pageland, SC. She was born to the late Allen “Ed Thomas” and Della Rivers on May 21, 1961 in Chesterfield County, SC. Survivors: a daughter, Janise Dunlap of the home; a brother, Eddie Thomas Rivers, Pageland, SC; three sisters, Vanessa Edgeworth (Eddie), Pageland, SC, Becky Patterson, Spartanburg, SC and Cherrie Rivers (Tyrone), Charlotte, NC. Services were rendered by Flemming Funerals-Pageland.

Richard Arnold Beggs Jr.

WALLACE - Richard Arnold Beggs, Jr., 43, died Thursday, September 21, 2017. Born in Marlboro County he was the son of Richard Arnold Beggs Sr. of Cheraw, SC and Annie Ruth Brigman Beggs of Bennettsville, SC. He had worked at Highland Industries.

Surviving are his sons, Jonathan (Diandra) Beggs of Wallace, SC, Preston Johnson of Cheraw, SC, a daughter, Amber Goins of Wallace, SC, his parents listed above, brothers, Joe Beggs of Bennettsville, SC, David Brigman of Cheraw, SC, David Beggs of Rockingham, NC, grandchildren, Nathan Quick, Adore Beggs, Mya Goins, Ava Goins, and Jay Beggs.

The family received friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC.

Mrs. Elaine Lykes Youmans
Mar 3, 1948 - Oct 4, 2014

Elaine Lykes Youmans, the daughter of Sarah B. Lykes Laws and Robert Gray, Sr., was born in Columbia, South Carolina on March 3, 1948. She entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 4, 2014.

Elaine attended the public schools of Richland County in Columbia, South Carolina. After high school, she completed job corps training and held various jobs.

Elaine was formally married to Cordale Stanley Otis and later married Jonathon Youmans in 1987.

Elaine was an active member at the Greater Saint Luke Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board. She later joined The Word of God Church and Ministries, where she remained a faithful member until her health declined.

Elaine was an active member of the Eastern Stars and the Elks Club.

In her spare time, Elaine loved to watch soap operas, play bingo, and go to the casinos. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed having conversations with her sisters on the telephone.

Elaine was a loving and caring person who enjoyed helping those in need. She was a unique and outgoing individual who had empathy for everyone she met.

Survivors left to cherish her precious memories is her devoted husband of 27 years, Jonathon Youmans; two sons, Anthony C. Lykes of Moreno Valley, CA, and Ronald E. Lykes of Columbia, SC; three daughters, Melissa V.E. Otis of Columbia, SC, Sarah S. (Otis) Brown of Charlotte, NC, and Marilyn D. Otis of Atlanta, GA; five brothers, James (Julia) Laws, Jr. of New Brunswick, NJ, Fred J. Lykes of Onancock, VA, Alfred Northan of Paskley, VA, Robert Gray of Columbia, SC, and Edgar Lee Lykes of Onley, VA; two sisters, Gail Byrd of Onancock, VA and Sandra Kay Smith of Accomac, VA; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a host of other loving relatives.

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