All Obituaries

Sumter, SC …. Sharon Elizabeth Dyer, age 67, died on Monday, October 3, 2022, at her residence. Born in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late William Lockhart and Jean Catherine Drysdale Lockhart.  She was affectionately known as Bamaw to her grandchildren and great grandchildren and had a passion for reading.  Bamaw was a loving and affectionate mother, grandmother, and friend.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Surviving to cherish her memory...

Dalzell, SC …. Martha Jacqueline “Jackie” Bivins Clodfelter, age 65, beloved wife of 16 years to Kim Len Clodfelter, died on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Grand Strand Medical Center. Born in Blue Ridge, GA, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Bivins and Joanne Roper Bivins.  Jackie served her country proudly in the US Air Force, retiring as a MSGT after over 30 years of service.  She was such a sweet, loving soul who never met a stranger.  Jackie...

Sumter, SC …. Robyn Bernice Cupp Burrows, age 64, beloved wife of 46 years to Arnold D. Burrows, died on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown. Born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Berlin Cupp and Maxine Reed Cupp.  Robyn worked hard most of her life, she loved keeping her home clean and organized.  She enjoyed taking care of all her family’s farm animals.  Her true joy in life came from spending...

Sumter, SC …. Audrey Ethel Manteuffel Lauterbach, age 99,  beloved wife of 53 years to the late Gordon Lauterbach, died on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at her residence. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Sumter, SC …. Janet Scales Ali, age 71, wife of the late Dr. Keramat M. Ali, died on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at her residence. Born in Louisville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Harry Scales and Laura Heaton Scales.  Janet loved horses and was known to be very loving and giving.  She was passionate in her support of UNICEF.  Her true joy in life came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She will be dearly missed by those...

Greenville, SC …… William Henry Edwin Nock III passed away in Greenville, South Carolina on September 26, 2022, after a short illness of ALS. His celebration of life will be held on September 30th at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Augusta Street in Greenville, with Reverend Leigh Stuckey and Reverend George Jacobs officiating. Bill was born June 14, 1945, in Salisbury, Maryland, only son of Ruth Green Nock and William Henry Edwin Nock, Jr. He was raised in Delmar,...

Sumter, SC …. Demma Jo Dickson, age 62, died on Monday, September 26, 2022, at her residence. Born in Sumter, she was the daughter of the late Joe Dickson and the late Jo Emily Pack.  Demma loved all animals and enjoyed gardening and her plants.  She was an avid reader of mysteries, especially Agatha Christie novels.  Demma served Sumter County for over 13 years as a deputy coroner. She is survived by; two sons, Richard Allen Cason II (Caitlin) of Sumter and Philip...

Sumter, SC …. David Lee Thurman, age 55, beloved husband of 32 years to Cindy Jean Rogers Thurman, died on Monday, September 26, 2022. Born in Saint Louis. MO. He was the son of the late Noah O. Thurman, Jr., and Bonnatta Jane Stewart Endicott. In addition to his wife Cindy, he is survived by two children, Nicholas Alan Thurman and Ashley Thurman Page and her husband Henry “Buddy” of Sumter: one brother, Jeffrey Endicott and his wife Andrea of Cottage Hills, IL and four...

Dalzell, SC …. Charles “Charley” Edgar Whyde Jr, 70, of Dalzell, SC passed away peacefully at his home on September 26, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. Charley was born and raised in Nashville, TN and moved to SC in the early 70’s. He had a music career that spanned over 40 years with bands such as Shag Time and Toyzz and he retired from Pecknel Music Co. Besides his passion for music, he loved riding his motorcycle, Atlanta Braves Baseball, USC Gamecocks, all...

Sumter, SC …. Wendy Marie Jessen, age 61 beloved wife of 43 years to Terry Lynn Jessen, died on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at McLeod Health Clarendon.  Born in San Fernando, CA, Wendy is the daughter of the late Thomas Newton Baker and the late Diane Consuelo Baker.  She Loved whole heartedly!  She loves her family and friends, enjoying the outdoors, country setting, camping, the ocean and just loved all around being with family and friends.  Family...