JACK HUNTER
Jack Hunter, 59, died Monday, June 2, 2008, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center after an illness. Arrangements will be announced by Young & Young Funeral Home of Hartsville. The family will receive friends at the home of his mother, Alease Hunter, 500 S. Eighth St., Hartsville.
ELOISE TAYLOR
Eloise Taylor, 80, died Thursday, May 29, 2008, at McLeod Health after an illness. Arrangements will be announced by Young & Young Funeral Home of Hartsville. The family will receive friends at 904 Robinson St., Hartsville.
MARY ELLEN MULDROW
Mary Ellen Muldrow died Friday, May 30, 2008, at Medford Nursing Center after an illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Hines Funeral Home of Hartsville. The family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter, Henrietta Albert, at 504 Disc Barrow Road.
LAURA BAILEY
Laura Bailey of 729 Hudson St. died on Friday, May 30, 2008, at her home after an illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Hines Funeral Home Inc. Friends will be received at the residence.
CARPENTER EARL KING JR.
Graveside services for Carpenter Earle King Jr., 56, who died Saturday, May 31, 2008, will be held at 4 p.m. today, June 4, in Magnolia Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home. Visitation will follow at the graveside services.
Carpenter was born in Washington, D.C., a son of the late Carpenter Earle King Sr. and Edith Glenn King. He was associated with the Hartsville Messenger, and the Florence Morning News as a photo journalist and was former editor of the Lee County Observer.
Surviving are his wife, Beverly Sansbury King, Hartsville; cousins, Cindy and Tony Thompson, Amanda and Elliott Lowell, Dalton Lowell, Sarah Elizabeth Lowell, Hannah and Gracie Thompson, all of Hartsville, Dick and Debbie Matthews of Macon, Ga., Katie Matthews, Macon, Ga., Christopher Matthews, Atlanta, Ga.; godson, Fletcher Lowell of Hartsville; sister-in-law, Denise King of Rhode Island; nieces: Glenna King, Samantha and Jade King of Rhode Island; nephew: Dennis King of Massachusetts.
JAMES WALTER ‘BOBO’ MARINE JR.
Funeral services for James Walter “BoBo” Marine, Jr. were held on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at 3 p.m. at Jerusalem Baptist Church. Entombment followed at Darlington Memory Gardens directed by Hines Funeral Home Inc. The Rev. Isaac Johnson, the pastor of Jerusalem, officiated the services.
Mr. Marine was born June 18, 1941, in Hartsville, a son of Lottie Jackson Marine and the late James Walter Marine Sr. He was educated in the Darlington County public schools and graduated from Butler High School in 1959. He then enrolled at St. Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, Va.
After college, he married the former Carolyn Williams and this union was blessed with four children. He was first employed at Hartsville Manufacturing Company and remained there for four years. In 1966, he began working at E.I. Dupont in Florence and stayed there until he retired in 1995. “BoBo,” as he was called by all of his colleagues and employees at Dupont, was a part of the management team there and was highly respected by all.
“BoBo” was a faithful member of Jerusalem Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He previously served as chairman of the Trustee Board, sang on Gospel Chorus and was recently a member of the Senior Choir. He was also affiliated with Myrtle Lodge 64.
He was preceded in death by his father, a brother, Henry, and a sister, Carolyn Bessie.
Surviving to cherish the loving memory of James Walter Marine Jr., in addition to his mother, Lottie Mae Marine of Hartsville, include his wife, Carolyn Williams Marine of Hartsville; three daughters, Tami Renee Glasco of Florence, Kimberly Michelle Marine and Audra Yolanda Marine, both of Hartsville; his son, James Walter (Mia) Marine III of Charlotte, N.C.; his sister, Daisy Marine Martin of Hartsville; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a host of cousins, other nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Tributes may be posted to our website at: www.hinesfuneralhome.com.
CARL GRIGGS JR.
Graveside services for Carl Griggs Jr., 72, who died Saturday, May 31, 2008, were held on Monday at 3 p.m.
in Westview Memorial Cemetery directed by Norton Funeral Home.
Mr. Griggs was born in Hartsville a son of the late Carl Griggs Sr. and Mary Watford Griggs. He was a retired electrician, an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, where he was an Instrument TEC. He was a member of the Hartsville Moose Lodge, where he was a past governor.
Surviving are sons, Wayne Griggs of Mobile, Ala., Donnie Griggs of Greenville, Tenn., Michael Griggs, of Lexington, Scott Griggs of Jefferson City, Mo.; daughter, Lynne Treadaway of Society Hill; brother, W.T. Smith of Hartsville; sister, Joyce Hammond of Fayetteville, N.C.; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
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MARY McIVER JAILLETTE
DARLINGTON — Mary McIver Jaillette, 79, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008, at Medford Place in Darlington after a brief illness.
She grew up in Society Hill and attended Winthrop College. She moved to Darlington with her husband, Harold Prentiss Jaillette, and their four children, where she has lived for the past 50 years. Mrs. Jaillette was a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband; two brothers, Samuel Zimmerman Black, Walter LeGrande Black; and a sister, Betty Black.
Surviving are her children, Harold Prentiss Jaillette Jr. (Sarah), Ann Jaillette Dennis (Chip), Mary Jaillette Altman (Bill), and Samuel Stewart Jaillette; eight grandchildren, Harold Prentiss Jaillette (Sheri), William Dane Altman (Dorie), Amy Elizabeth Johnston (Schipp), Edward Colgate Dennis III (Judy), Jenny McIver Altman, Bobbie Jaillette Altman, Elizabeth McIver Harry (Brice), Samantha Dell Jaillette and her fiancee’ David Campbell. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren, Bella Jaillette Lizzie, Emma, and Schipman Johnston, Laurel and Jed Dennis, Wilson and Clara Harry and Madison, Harrison and Jameson Altman.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., today, June 4, at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church conducted by the Rev. Andrew Rivers O’dell. Graveside services will follow in Grove Hill Cemetery directed by Belk Funeral Home.
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SONNY LANGSTON
Funeral services for Samuel Murphy “Sonny” Langston, 67, will be held at 11 a.m. today, June 4, 2008, at Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. John Smith will officiate and Brown-Pennington-Atkins is serving the family.
Mr. Langston died Sunday, June 1. Born in Darlington County, he was a son of the late Samuel Murphy and Kathleen Koon Langston. He was retired from Sonoco after 36 years of service. He was a member of the Sonoco Old Timer's Club, Hartsville Masonic Lodge #173, and the Omar Shrine. He enjoyed taking his family on vacations before his health declined.
Surviving are his wife, Carol Hope Langston of Hartsville; sons and daughters-in-law, Murphy and Michelle Langston of Hartsville, Matthew and Hayley Langston of Hartsville; sisters, Mary Ann Parnell of Columbia, Judy Corder of Columbia; grandchildren, Peyton Langston, Cayden Langston.
MARY SMITH ARNOLD
DARLINGTON — Mary Smith Arnold died Sunday, June 1, 2008, at Bethea Baptist Retirement Community. She had resided there since 2007 after living independently for more than 90 years. Mary was an individual who treasured her spirituality, her family and putting others before herself.
She was born on Jan. 16, 1915, in Charleston, daughter of Henry McDonald and Minnie Broom Smith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mose Arnold, a son, Danny Arnold, and three siblings, Henry M. Smith Jr., W. Leonard Smith and Aileen Smith.
Mary worked for the Darlington County School District for many years in the Superintendent’s Office. She had retired after working at Florence-Darlington Technical College for several years. She loved to tell stories about her life experiences and the fun she had with people. Mary was a member of Central Baptist Church and Black Creek Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Dick (Glenda) Arnold, David Arnold and Mike (Susan) Arnold. She had seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 4, at 3 p.m., with burial following in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church, 512 Spring St., Darlington, SC 29532 and the Billie Hardee Home for Boys, PO Box 617 Darlington, SC 29540
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CHARLENE MOORE OUTLAW
Funeral services for Charlene Smothers Moore Outlaw, 56, were held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at Hartsville Church of God with the Rev. Danny Pierce officiating, with burial in Darlington Memory Gardens. Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home was in charge. Memorials may be made to the Agape Hospice, 113 N. Fifth St., Hartsville, SC 29550.
Mrs. Outlaw died Saturday, May 31. Born in Darlington County, she was a daughter of Beatrice Gandy Smothers and the late William Edward Smothers Sr. She was an understanding and compassionate person. She had a great love for her family and never judged anyone.
Surviving are her husband, Marion Leo Outlaw of Hartsville; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and B.J. Moore of Hartsville; daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and
Jason Flowers of Hartsville; mother of Dovesville; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Walter Weatherford of Darlington; brothers and sisters-in-law, William Edward and Phoebe Smothers of Florence, Howard Smothers of Dovesville, Stanley and Wanda Smothers of Dovesville, Lawann Smothers of Dovesville; stepson and spouse, Marion and Leslie Outlaw Jr. of Hartsville; stepdaughters, Buffy O'Neal of Hartsville, Donna Outlaw of Hartsville, Nickie James of Darlington; grandchildren, Brianna Moore, Jase Moore, David Maul, Michael Maul, Dawson Flowers, Ashli O'Neal, Rebecca O'Neal, Cole O'Neal, Blake Outlaw, Damon Dixon, B. J. Teel, Cody Teel, Nicholas Teel, Dylan Outlaw. She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Smothers.
ROGER STUMPF
DARLINGTON — Roger Stumpf, 87, died at McLeod Hospice House, on Friday, May 30, 2008.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Temple Free Will Baptist Church, officiated by Pastors Bruce Kimbrell and Todd Parrish. Interment will follow in Grove Hill Cemetery directed by Belk Funeral Home.
Mr. Stumpf was born Boone, Iowa, son of the late Harold and Bernice Tegarten Stumpf. He served his country for many years with the Merchant Marines and during World War II. He retired from ROHM & HAAS in Bristol, Pa., and was a member of Master Men, Temple Treasures and Temple Free Will Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mary K. Stumpf of Darlington; his son, David R. Stumpf of Spruce Grove Alberta, Canada; his daughters, Elizabeth Greenwood of Ronks, Pa., and Susan DiMattia of Bensalem, Pa.; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sister, Ivadell Coizer of Mississippi; step-son, Terry Matthews of Florence and step-daughter, Marilyn Godwin of Lalburn, Ga.
The family will receive friends today, June 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Temple Free Will Baptist Church, PO Box 287, Darlington, SC 29540 or McLeod Hospice House, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29501.
Sign the guest book online at www.belkfuneralhome.com.
LARRY POPE
Funeral services for Lawrence “Larry” Dean Pope, 88, were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2008, at St. Luke United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tony Medlin officiating. Burial followed in Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery directed by Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the St. Luke United Methodist Church Building Fund, 302 Dunlap Dr., Hartsville, SC 29550 or Omar Shrine Temple, 176 Patriots Point St., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.
Mr. Pope, widower of Addie Melton Pope, died Friday, May 30. Born in Towns, Ga., he was a son of the late William Moses and Rebecca Heath Pope. He was a long time member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was retired from Sonoco Products Company with 35 years of service. He was a member of Hartsville Masonic Lodge # 173, Scottish Rite, York Rite and Omar Temple.
Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Dean and Chris Pope of Hartsville, Mike and Monnie Pope of Manning; sister, Merlene Harrison of Athens, Tenn.; grandchildren (spouse), Hoyt (Stephanie) Kelley, Candy (Russ) Tidwell, Sherry Cottingham; great-grandson, Ethan Tidwell. He was preceded in death by his daughter, LaRaye Pope.
MABEL PARSONS
Funeral services for Mabel Dunlap Parsons, 87, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Jeri Parris Perkins officiating, and Brown-Pennington-Atkins is serving the family. A private burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 213 W. Home Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550 or McLeod Hospice House, 1203 E. Cheves, St., Florence, SC 29506.
Mrs. Parsons, widow of Elmore E. Parsons, died Saturday, May 31. Born in Biscoe, N.C., she was a daughter of the late John A. and Euna Wright Dunlap. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She retired from Sonoco and was a member of the Sonoco Old Timer's Club. She was a member of the Mental Health Board, volunteered with the Red Cross Blood Drive, and was a resident of the Presbyterian Home of South Carolina.
Surviving are her brother, Edwin H. Dunlap of Durham, N.C.; six nephews; four nieces.
LOUISE ‘LUCY’ WALTERS JOHNSON
BAXLEY, Ga. — Louise “Lucy” Walters Johnson, 92, died Saturday, May 24, 2008, after an extended illness. A memorial service was held Sunday, June 1, at 2 p.m. at Crosby Chapel Methodist Church with the Rev. Creig Smith officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery directed by Swain
Funeral Home Inc. of Baxley, Ga.
Mrs. Johnson was born Sept. 6, 1915, in Appling County to the late George L. Walters and the late Madie Brown Walters. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Hartsville and was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Deal Johnson, and three sisters, Willa Mae Parmenter, Jewell W. Morgan and Loretta W. Douglas.
Memorials may be made to Crosby Chapel United Methodist Church, c/o Glenda Crosby, 1192 Memphis Crosby Road, Baxley, GA 31513.
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