All Obituaries

Sumter, SC…May Kelley Davis, age 92, beloved wife of seventy years to John Charles Davis, Sr., passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at her home.   Born in Wedgefield, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Tillinghast Kelley and Daisy Ruth Hinson Kelley. Mrs. Davis retired from the billing department at Black River Electric Coop after forty years of faithful service. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church for over...

Sumter, SC…Douglas Alan Pugh, age 64, beloved husband of the late Carrie Agnes Moore Pugh, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at MUSC Charleston. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.

Sumter, SC …………… Shawn R. Draper, age 59, died on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Prisma Health Tuomey. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Dale lee Draper and Loretta Francis Adaus Draper.  He served in the U.S. Navy and was a painter by trade.  Shawn was extremely talented and enjoyed both leather working and woodworking.  His favorite hobby was playing golf.  He will be dearly missed by his family and all who knew...

Sumter, SC…Raymond Hartford Barnhill III, age 71, beloved husband of 28 years to Wanda Kolb Barnhill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his residence. Born in Wilson, NC, he was a son of the late Raymond Hartford Barnhill Jr. and Dorothy Lewis Morgan.  Raymond served seven years as a member of the U.S. Army.  During his service, he received several commendation letters for job well done in aviation school and aerial fire ranges.  Achieving the rank of...

Charlotte, NC…Ann Foley Seal, age 86, beloved wife of the late Lt. Colonel William Raymond Seal, USAF, Retired, died on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.      A service will be held at a later date.   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 …. Elizabeth Catherine Maier Rygalski, age 97, beloved wife of the late Telesfor Rygalski, died on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Lake Marion Nursing Facility. She was born and raised in Pittsburgh by her parents, the late Adolph Maier and Anna Evans Maier. She loved the city and traveled back to visit as often as possible. She was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Basil Catholic Church in Pittsburgh.  She loved arts and crafts, crocheting and was an avid reader....

Sumter, SC…Betty Jean McPherson Byrd, age 78, beloved wife of sixty years to Joseph Rolf Byrd, died on Monday, July 1, 2019 at her residence.   Born in Kershaw County, she was the daughter of the late Walter Graham McPherson and Ola Mae Norris McPherson. Mrs. Byrd loved to cook and enjoyed sewing. She enjoyed bowling, golf and softball. She was an avid reader. She was very courageous and loved people, especially her family and grandchildren. She was a member of the Northside...

Loyce Earlene (Fish) Hoge of Sumter – native of Helena, Oklahoma – passed away on June 29, 2019.    Loyce is survived by her oldest son, Mike Hoge, his wife Laura, and daughter-in-law, Ashley Hoge. She was coined “Grammy” by her four beloved grandchildren, Michal, Paisley, Cooper, and Mary LeNoir Hoge. She is also survived by her brother, Dr. Wayne Fish, and his wife, Sue. Loyce was preceded in death by her parents, Earl “Pete” and Hazel Fish,...

Sumter, SC…Dorothy Copple Todd, age 78, beloved wife of fifty nine years to Edward Eugene Todd III, died on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at MUSC of Charleston.   Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Livey and Dorothy Blackwood Copple. Mrs. Todd was an assistant kindergarten teacher for over thirty years. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Junior Welfare League, Sumter Art Association and served on the Friends of Swan Lake Board of...

Sumter, SC …… Doris Vaughn Glenn, age 91, widow of Eugene Glenn and Lester Baxter Phillips, died on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Brookdale Senior Living.  Born November 7, 1927 in Union SC, she was the daughter of the late William Isom Vaughan and the late Eva Lee Vaughan. She was formerly employed by Cherry Bekaert and Holland of Spartanburg and Allen West CPA of Sumter. She was a member of Alice Drive Baptist Church in Sumter. Survivors include her son, William Earl...