All Obituaries

Sumter, SC…Dorothy "Dottie” Elizabeth Deeley LaRochelle, age 81, wife of the late Lawrence LaRochelle, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the Gardens at Sumter.   Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Mary Glover and William Deeley. Mrs. LaRochelle was a nurses aid for many years and had a true servants hearts. She was a dedicated mother who loved her children and family. She loved walking, bowling, and horses. She also enjoyed spending time in...

      Sumter, SC……..USAF, Retired Captain, Stanley Arthur Kohli, age 94, beloved husband of the late Marjorie Lennon Kohli, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Hospice Care of the Piedmont of Greenwood. Captain Kohli was born in Allen County, Ohio, the son of the late Gerald K. Kohli and Hazel Golliff Kohli. He was a graduate of Spencerville High School and went on to receive his BS from Appalachian State and his MS from North Carolina State. He was...

  Sumter, SC ….. Eric Anthony Mogle, Sr., age 85, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Elizabeth Oberender Mogle, died on Monday, March 18, 2019 at his residence. Services will be private.  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 …….. Jacquelyn Cook Allgood, age 90, beloved wife of the late Vernon Lester Allgood, died on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at her residence. Born in Ft. Meyers, Florida, she was the daughter of the late, Earnest Cook and Eula Stokes Mack. Jacquelyn was the former owner of RuVelle Dress Shop. She was a past candidate for Sumter City Council and a former member of the Sunset Country Club. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great...

Sumter, SC…Richard Dean Roarick, age 79, beloved husband of 51 years to Mary L. Roarick, died on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at McLeod Health Clarendon. Born in Decatur, Illinois, he was the son of the late Henry W. and Alberta Melhorn Roarick. Mr. Roarick served his country in the United States Army and retired after many years of dedicated service. While in the Army, he was a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal. He was avid bowler and enjoyed his spending time with his league. He will...

Sumter, SC… Kenneth Raymond Cole Sr., age 94, beloved husband of the late Mary Agnes Atteberry Cole, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 at NHC Sumter. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

Manning, SC…Mr. Keith C. Kirby, age 75, husband of the late Judith Laugherty Kirby, died on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at his residence after a brief illness. Mr. Kirby was born in Cades, SC on March 20, 1943 to the late Luther W. and Ola Gowdy Kirby. He was retired and enjoyed the “Lake Life” with his dogs Spencer and Max. Mr. Kirby is survived by his daughters, Karon K. (Wyman) Lowder, Sherri K. Floyd, Lisa K. Matthews, Debra K. (Chris) Cameron, Julie Coker, Kim Hampton,...

  Rembert, SC ………….. Steven Wallace Cotton, age 51, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Prisma Health Richland. Born in Glasgow, Montana, he was the son of Wallace Lee Cotton and the late Vona Mae Gaston Cotton. Steven graduated from Hillcrest High School and worked for Cover Manufacturing. He served in the US Navy as a nuclear sub tech. He was a member of the MRMA and attended Church at First Baptist in Camden, SC. In addition to his father he is survived...

Sumter, SC … Toyomi “Rose" Flax, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Prisma Health Tuomey. Rose was born in Sendai, Japan on June 24, 1929, to Shonoski Shoji and Tomiko Shoji. She married Martin C. Flax in Tokyo, Japan on January 27, 1953, where they resided until being stationed at Travis AFB, Fairfield, California.  They lived in many places in the U.S. throughout their military career, in addition to Japan and Okinawa, until finally retiring at Shaw AFB,...

Lexington, SC…Merritt Junior Swinney, age 88, beloved husband of forty three years to the late Marlene Ann Pelletier Swinney, died on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Oak Leaf Assisted Living Home. Born in Nebraska City, NE, he was the son of the late Merritt and Hazel Swinney. Mr. Swinney served in the US Air Force and retired after twenty years of service as a Lieutenant Colonel. While on active duty, he served in Vietnam. Following his retirement from the Air Force, he went on to work...