All Obituaries

Sumter, SC…Woodrow Franklin Byrd; age  80, died on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his residence. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book online. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

Sumter, SC…Roscoe Billy “Skip" Pendry Jr., age  76, beloved husband of Nancy Chung Pendry, died on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at his residence. Born in Siloam, NC, he was a son of the late Roscoe Billy Pendry Sr.  Skip graduated college with an MBA and served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps.  He retired after 20 years of service in 1990 as a Gunnery Sergeant.  He was a very proud marine and loved his time spent serving his...

Sumter, SC…Michael Charles Vedas, age 80, beloved husband of 39 years to Edna Earle Edens Vedas, died on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his residence. Born in Portsmouth, VA, he was a son of the late Carl Francis Joseph Vedas and Thelma Scott Vedas.  After high school, Mike joined the United States Air Force.  He served for over 22 years retiring as a SMSGT.  After his career in the Air force, Mike purchased his mortorcycle shop and soon became know around Sumter as “Motorcycle...

Sumter, SC…Jo Ann Coffey Nash, age 77, loving wife of 35 years to George William Nash Jr., died on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Blue Ridge of Sumter. Born in Alexandria, VA, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Preston Coffey Sr. and Helen Mildred Edwards Coffey.  Jo Ann loved people, especially children.  She worked most of her life as a nanny and has helped raise many children  all over the world.  In her spare time she loved to plant flowers and decorate her...

Sumter, SC…Sidney Herschel Rice, age 64, beloved husband of 19 years to Barbara Jane Harrill Rice, died on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born in Point Pleasant, WVA, he was a son of the late James Harrison Rice and Hope Rosalee Barnett Rice.  Sidney was a veteran of both the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps.  He loved to read and play games and enjoyed both camping and fishing.  His children affectionately referred to him...

Wedgefield, SC…John Lewis Burke, age 74, beloved husband of 48 years to the late Darlene Alice Rowe Burke, died on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born on May 2, 1945 in Auburn, NY, he was the son of the late Leon Willis Burke and Avis Irene Dunham Burke. He attended Weedsport schools and graduated from Moravia Central High School, NY in 1963. Mr. Burke served his country in the US Air Force as an aircraft mechanic and technician and was a Decorated Vietnam...

Dalzell, SC…Jerome M. White, age 57, died on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements will be announced by Bullock Funeral Home.

Sumter, SC…Leroy R. Nuhn, age 83, died on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Prisma Health Richland Hospital. Services will be private. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book online. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

Martha Yon Nix, 92, of Hopkins, SC, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 28, 2020, at her residence, with her loving daughters at her side. Born on October 10, 1927, in Tupelo, Mississippi, she was a daughter of the late Dan Thomas and Irene Compton Thomas. Having been born into an active Baptist family, she was taught from childhood about the love of God. Following high school, she married Keitte S. Yon, Jr., and of this union came four daughters. Following, Keitte’s demise, Martha...

Dalzell, SC…Mathew Van Davidson, age 40, beloved husband of Tara Nicole Cousar Davidson, died on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital.   Born on Fort Huachuca, Arizona, he was the son of the late Ricky Van Davidson and Jan Elizabeth Phillips Boyle. Matt enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all that knew him.   In addition to his wife Tara of Dalzell, he is survived by his brother, Eric Hamilton of Sumter;...