ALMA NUNNALLY
MOUNT PLEASANT - Alma Davis Nunnally, 94, widow of James Glenn Nunnally, died Saturday, June 16, 2001, at the Sandpiper Convalescent Center. Born in Birmingham, Ala., she was a daughter of the late John Edward Davis and the late Emma Louise Brown Davis. She was graduated from Winthrop College in 1927 and received a master’s degree from the University of South Carolina. She was a retired schoolteacher who taught at McLaurin Junior High and Alice Drive schools for 35 years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Alma Louise "Sis" Nunnally of Isle of Palms; and a sister, Evelyn Seckinger of St. Matthews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Trinity United Methodist Church Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Robert E. Stillwell officiating. Burial will follow in Sumter Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. Elmore-Hill-McCreight Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
MIRIAM CUMMINGS
Miriam Wright Cummings, 81, widow of William E. Cummings Sr., died Saturday, June 16, 2001, at her home. Born July 19, 1920, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Frank Wright and Inez McCain Wright. Survivors include two sons, William E. Cummings of Sumter and Wilbur J. Cummings of New York; a daughter, Beverly I. Cummings of New York; a sister, Elizabeth Deloris Williams of Aurora, Colo.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the home, 970 Jasmine Trail. Palmer Memorial Chapel Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.
MARY HOLLAND
Mary Agnes Copeland Holland, 79, widow of Hoyt Holland Sr., died Saturday, June 16, 2001, at a local nursing center. Elmore-Hill-McCreight Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAM EASTERLY
William Victor Easterly, 66, died Friday, June 15, 2001, at Hopewell Nursing Center. He was born May 11, 1935, in Detroit. Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.
FRANCES ALSTON
WEDGEFIELD - Frances Alston, 61, died Tuesday, July 31, 2001, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 21, 1939, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Julia Alston. The family will receive friends at the home, 10 Isaiah Drive, (Cane Savannah Road), Wedgefield. Services will be announced by Job’s Mortuary Inc. of Sumter.
LEONARD BENNETT
CAMDEN - Leonard Bennett, 69, of 146 Battleship Road, died Friday, July 27, 2001, at Springdale Nursing Home. Born in Lee County, he was a son of the late Eddie and Annie Richardson Bennett. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Union Baptist Church, Rembert, with the Rev. Willie Dennis officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Haile’s Funeral Home of Camden is in charge of arrangements.
R. BRUCE MORRIS
R. Bruce Morris, 50, died Monday, July 30, 2001, in Sumter. Services will be announced by Elmore-Hill-McCreight Funeral Home of Sumter.
RETHA M. STAGGERS
Retha M. Staggers died Tuesday, July 31, 2001, at the Charleston Memorial Hospital in Charleston. Born May 10, 1937, in Williamsburg County, she was a daughter of the late James and Anna Green Staggers. The family will receive friends at the home of her sister, Mary Katherine Isaac, 24 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter. Services will be announced by Palmer Memorial Chapel of Sumter.
SAM YOUNG JR.
Sam Young Jr. died Tuesday, July 31, 2001, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born July 11, 1941, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late Sam Young Sr. and Catherine Cain Young. The family will receive friends at the home of his brother, David Young, 53 Murphy St. Services will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc. of Sumter.
CHARLES L. ADDISON
TURBEVILLE - Charles Levi Addison, 89, widower of Brenda Hobbs Addison, died Tuesday, July 31, 2001, at Rice Home in Columbia. Born in Castlewood, Va., he was a son of the late Everett Brown Addison and Artie Frances Johnson Addison. He was owner and operator of Addison Moving and Storage Co. He was a retired U.S. Air Force major with 23 years of service. He was a World War II veteran, served in Normandy and was also a Korean veteran. Survivors include two sons, Barry Lee Addison of St. Charles and Michael Kelly Addison of Prosperity; two daughters, Linda DuPre of Irmo and Carol Callahan of Augusta, Ga.; a brother, Kelly Addison of Virginia; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Elmore-Hill-McCreight Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Sumter Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Sumter Beautification. Elmore-Hill-McCreight Funeral Home of Sumter is in charge of arrangements.
