Addie Smith-Ligons
Funeral services for Mrs. Addie Smith-Ligons, of Ridge Spring, were held Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ernest Gordon, pastor, and the Rev. Delmar Calloway, eulogist. Burial was in the Bacon Chapel Holiness cemetery.
She leaves to cherish her memories; her husband of 50 plus years, the Rev. Joe R. Ligons; daughters, Wanda (Melvin) Ligons, Ridge Spring, Lona (Dennis) Padgett, Ridge Spring, Ivory (Gloria) Ligons, Ridge Spring, Joseph (Rena) Ligons Jr., West Columbia, Toney (Sharon) Ligons, Ridge Spring, and Tonya Ligons, West Columbia; grandchildren, Erica, Brittany, Khadijah, Marquez, Amber, Toney Jr. and Shannon (Todd) Williams; three brothers, Hazel (Inez) Smith Jr., James (Dorothy) Smith, both of Johnston, and Jackie(Grace) Smith Aiken; sister-in-law, Doris Smith, Aiken; sisters, Bessie Gomillion, Ruthie (Pastor Alvin) Ligons, Ann (John) Tanks, Mary (Freddie) Elam, all of Ridge Spring, Ruby Smith, Columbia, and Brenda Smith, Johnston; an aunt, Willie M. Raiford, Johnston; and other relatives.
Amos & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
O. Lee Sturkey
O. Lee Sturkey, 67, of East Gold Street in McCormick, husband of Carole Mueller Sturcky, died Friday, Dec. 24, 2010 at Self- Regional Medical Center.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Plum Branch, with burial in Plum Branch cemetery with military honors.
Mr. Sturkey was the son of the late Oscar Lee and Ethel Speer Sturkey. He was a native of Plum Branch and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. He was a retired attorney in McCormick and a U.S. Navy veteran.
In addition to his wife, survivors include: a son, Jefferson Lee (Tatum) Sturkey, Simpsonville; two granddaughters, Karson and Kennedy; two brothers, Marion Foster Sturkey, Plum Branch, and Ralph Henry Sturkey Columbia; a special niece, Francesca Sammantino; along with 10 nieces and nephews.
Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Earle B. Sumerel
Date of Birth: March 25, 1938
Date of Death: August 14, 2011
Service Date/Time: August 16, 2011 2:00 PM
Service Location: Harley Funeral Home Chapel
Services: 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 16, 2011, Harley Funeral Home Chapel
Visitation: 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 16, 2011, Harley Funeral Home
Earle B. Sumerel, 73, formerly of 210 Larkin Drive, widower of Patricia Jean Sumerel, died Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Saluda Nursing Center. born in Greenwood County, he was the son of the late Ithial Benjamin Sumerel and Frances Ruth Hughes Sumerel. Earle retired from Stockman Oil Company where he was a fuel oil truck driver. He was of the Church of God faith. Surviving are three daughters, Ms. Linda Rowe of the home, Mrs. Tammy Buzhardt of Batesburg and Mrs. Kathy Dorn of Greenwood; a sister, Jane Alexander of Greenwood; three brothers, Wayne Sumerel and Marvin Sumerel, bothof Greenwood and Mike Sumerel of North Augusta; five grandchildren. In addition to his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Becky Minick. Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday at Harley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Nathan Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Oakbrook Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Corey Reed, Justin Smith, Tony Minick and John McDowell. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Marshall Road Church of God, PO Box 921, Greenwood, SC 29648. The family is at the home of his daughter, Kathy Dorn, 2619 Cambridge Road, Greenwood.
Chunk Derriso
Date of Birth: November 08, 1973
Date of Death: August 15, 2011
Service Date/Time: August 21, 2011 3:00 PM
Service Location: Band of Brothers Clubhouse, 219 Shaun Rd, Greenwood
Services: A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at The Band of Brothers Clubhouse, 219 Shaun Road, Greenwood, with the Rev. Dennis Reynolds officiating.
James Keith “Chunk” Derriso, 37, of 1206 Watts Bridge Road, died Monday, August 15, 2011 at his home. born in Columbia, he was a son of the late James Kenneth and Barbara Haddock Derriso. He was formerly employed by Simple PC, was a member of The Band of Brothers and played drums with many musical groups in the area. Surviving is his sister, Joy Derriso of Belfair, WA and will be deeply missed by all of his friends.
Linda Turner Williams
Date of Birth: January 12, 1956
Date of Death: August 17, 2011
Service Date/Time: August 20, 2011 2:00 PM
Service Location:
Services: A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday at Harley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Billy Gillion officiating.
Visitation: The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 1 to 2 PM.
Linda Diane Turner Williams, 55, of 156 Valley Road, widow of Alton Douglas Williams, Sr., passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2011. born in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Lamar Turner and Betty Gillion Turner. Linda attended Grace Community Church. Surviving are three sons, Alton Williams, Jr., Wesley Joe Williams, and Patrick Williams all of Greenwood; four brothers, Jimmy (MJ) Turner of Greenwood, Dennis (Shannon) Turner of Spartanburg, Lamar (Brianna) Turner of Greenwood and Michael(Tracy) Turner of Ware Shoals; and two granddaughters, LeaLea Williams and Nevaeh Williams. The family is at their respective homes.
Franklin Briggs
Date of Birth: November 23, 1933
Date of Death: August 19, 2011
Service Date/Time: August 22, 2011 4:00 PM
Service Location: Harley Funeral Home Chapel
Services: Services will be held at 4 PM on Monday at Harley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Nathan Hayes officiating. Burial with military rites will be held in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
Visitation: The family will receive friends on Sunday from 7 to 9 PM.
Franklin D. Briggs, 77, of 712 Holloway Avenue, widower of Mary Helen Horne Briggs, died Friday, August 19, 2011 at Wesley Commons Health Care Center. born in Spartanburg County, he was the son of the late Holbert and Eula Mae Sparks Briggs. Franklin was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korea Conflict and retired from Greenwood Mills- Mathews Plant. He was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. He was preceded in death by a sister Elizabeth “Lib” Buchanan. Surviving are two children, Teresa Swink and her husband Roy of Ninety Six and Franklin Donald Briggs and his fiancé’ Jackie Byrd of Greenwood; a sister, Louise Hart of Greenwood; a grandson, Brandon McClinton and his wife Melinda; and a great grandson, Bradley McClinton all of Greenwood. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Brock, Wayne Rowe, Ricky Rowe, Randy Miles, Robert Turner, Sammy Hollingsworth, Barry Briggs and Kenny Price. Honorary escort will be Bill Hamby, Morris Dorn, Ricky Miles, Martin Turner, Arnold Cole and the staff of HospiceCare of the Piedmont. Memorials may be sent to HospiceCare of the Piedmont, 408 West Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646. The family is at the home of his daughter, Teresa Swink, 622 Tillman Territory Road, Ninety Six.
James W. Ingram
Date of Birth: August 31, 1947
Date of Death: August 22, 2011
Service Date/Time: August 24, 2011 2:00 PM
Service Location: Harley Funeral Home Chapel
Services: Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Harley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Caldwell officiating. Burial, with military honors and Masonic rites, will be held in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ricky Briskin, Tracy Davis, John Gary, Vince DiBona, Tony Johnson and Brian Timms. Honorary escort will be members of Bascomb Lodge #363 A.F.M. The family is at the home.
Visitation: The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
James W. Ingram, 63, of 122 Maness Drive, Hodges, husband of Deborah Gary Ingram, died Monday, August 22, 2011 at Self Regional Medical Center. born in Laurens, he was a son of the late Jewel Willie and Ethel Stasney Ingram. He was a 1966 graduate of Greenwood High School and was formerly employed by Greenwood Mills, Harris Plant and Moore Business Forms and retired from FujiFilm. He was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of Bascomb Lodge #363 A.F.M. He was a member of Harris Baptist Church. Surviving is his wife of the home; a son, Justin Ward Ingram of the home and a sister, Shelby Redden of Greenwood.
Jake Arant
Date of Birth: May 10, 1920
Date of Death: October 13, 2011
Service Date/Time: October 15, 2011 11:00 AM
Service Location: Graveside Service - Soule Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery Services: Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Soule Chapel United Methodist Church cemetery with the Rev. Kathy Carr officiating. Pallbearers will be Nikki Blease, Bee Montgomery, Dan Montgomery, Jay Montgomery, Ben Webb and Paul Bowen. Honorary escort will be Bill Dipner, Ralph Boazman, Marc Dobbs and Kenneth Poston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646 or to Epworth Children’s Home, PO Box 50466, Columbia, SC 29250.
Visitation: The family is at the home.
Jacob Carroll Arant, 91, of 964 Highway 39, Chappells, died Thursday, October 13, 2011. born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Shedrick Summers and Allye Bullock Arant. Jake was a graduate of both Newberry College and Wofford College and was a US Navy veteran, serving during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He taught for two years at Silverstreet High School, where he was principal and coach for the boy’s and girl’s basketball teams. He retired as the vice president of Saluda Shirt Company after more than 30 years of service, where he found his “second home” among many loyal friends and company employees. Jake was the oldest and longest surviving member of Soule Chapel United Methodist Church, where he served in many capacities. Surviving are his son, Jacob C. Arant, Jr. and his wife, Martha Anne, of Chappells; two grandchildren, Andrea Parsons and her husband, Shannon, of Chappells and Jon-Michael Davis and his wife, Summer, of Richmond, KY; five great grandchildren, Benjamin Jacob Parsons, Mason Davis Parsons, Samuel Andrew Parsons, Briley Bennett Davis and Paxton Raine Davis and a sister, Grace Utsey of Abbeville. He was also blessed with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jake was preceded in death by his first wife, Mattie Timmerman Arant in 1975 and his second wife, Elizabeth Workman Arant in July, 2011 and sisters, Lucy Arant Webb, Vivian Arant Montgomery and Catherine Arant. The family wishes to express their gratitude for the care provided by Rachael Etheridge through Angel Care of Newberry and the staff of Hospice House, Greenwood.
Eddie Johnson
Date of Birth: January 29, 1932
Date of Death: October 13, 2011
Service Date/Time: October 16, 2011 3:00 PM
Service Location: Pinelawn Memory Gardens
Services: Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Pinelawn Memory Gardens, Clinton, with the Rev. Ricky Stokely officiating.
Visitation: The family will receive friends at the cemetery immediately following the service.
Eddie Dearl Johnson, 79, formerly of 405 Morehead Street, Joanna, widower of Alice Lee Bryant Gault Johnson, died Thursday, October 13, 2011 in Durham, NC. born in Newberry, he was a son of the late Clarence L. and Maggie Banks Johnson. He was retired from Daniel Construction Company, was an avid sportsman and a member of Joanna Church of God. Surviving are three stepchildren, Sally Blease of Joanna, Bobby Gault of Gray Court and Roger Gault of Cross Anchor; brothers, Keith Johnson and his wife, Juanita, of Clinton, Bobby Johnson and his wife, Bonnie, of Woodruff and Jimmy Johnson of Kinards; special sister-in-law and caregiver, Betty E. Johnson of Trenton; eight grandchildren; a number of step grandchildren and several great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Ruth Kelley; his son, Mack D. Johnson and brothers, Calvin L. Johnson, Ernest E. Johnson and Jerry R. Johnson. Family members are at their respective homes. Memorials may be made to the Johnston Pentecostal Holiness Church building fund, 93 Edisto Street, Johnston, SC 29832.
Charles William Harvley
Date of Birth: October 05, 1939
Date of Death: October 13, 2011
Service Date/Time: October 17, 2011 2:00 PM
Service Location: Harley Funeral Home Chapel
Services: Funeral services with military honors will be held at 2 PM on Monday at Harley Funeral Home Chapel . Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
Visitation: The family will receive friends on Monday at the funeral home from 1 to 2 PM.
Charles William Harvley, 72, 126 Stone Oak Lane, husband of Virginia Chapman Harvley, died Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Self Regional Medical Center. born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Otis and Elsie Mae Riddle Harvley. Charles was a U.S. Navy Veteran having served during Vietnam. He retired from Greenwood Mills-Chalmers Plant and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert “Pee Wee” Harvley. Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are a sister, Doris(Don) Hiers; a brother, Otis (Betty) Harvley; and special friends, Cathy Sanders, Amanda Williams and Kevin Sanders all of Greenwood. Pallbearers will be his nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Emerald Baptist Church Building Fund, 110 E. Laurel Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646. The family members are at their respective homes.
Robert McFaddin
Date of Birth: May 30, 1947
Date of Death: October 11, 2011
Service Date/Time: October 14, 2011 1:00 PM
Service Location: Graveside Service - Bethlehem cemetery Services: Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Bethlehem cemetery with the Rev. Marc Vickers and the Rev. Jason Webb officiating. Honorary escort will be Nathan Patterson. It is respectfully requested that flowers be omitted and memorials made to the account of Robert C. McFaddin, c/o Harley Funeral Home and Crematory, PO Box 777, Greenwood, SC 29648.
Visitation: The family will receive friends at the cemetery immediately following the service. The family is at the home of his son, Mike and Anne McFaddin, 2215 Ninety Six Highway, Ninety Six.
Robert Clifton McFaddin, 64, of 1608 Highway 246 South, died Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Self Regional Medical Center. born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Clifton S. and Alma Davis McFaddin. He was self employed and was a member of Siloam Baptist Church. Surviving are three children, Michael R. McFaddin and his wife, Anne, of Ninety Six, Jennifer M. Reynolds and Robin McFaddin, both of Greenwood; grandchildren, Peyton McFaddin and Skyler McFaddin, both of Ninety Six, Chandler Reynolds, Carson Reynolds and Charleston Farnacci, all of Greenwood and his former wife, Jamie McFaddin of Ninety Six.
