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July 27, 2010
Gibbons attack suspect caught

Victor McCoy Weldon, 23, of 470 Pioneer Road of Sumter was arrested last week for the attack on Manning resident Edward “Slick” Gibbons on May 15. He is being charged with burglary of first degree, assault and battery with intent to kill, kidnapping, grand larceny, armed robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

Victor McCoy Weldon, 23, of 470 Pioneer Road of Sumter was arrested last week for the attack on Manning resident Edward “Slick” Gibbons on May 15. He is being charged with burglary of first degree, assault and battery with intent to kill, kidnapping, grand larceny, armed robbery and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

Clarendon County Sheriff Randy Garrett said that Weldon could serve life in prison if he is found guilty of all of the above crimes.

July 27, 2010
Mary Julia Brewer

Mary Julia “Judy” Brewer, 70, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Providence Hospital in Columbia.

Mary Julia “Judy” Brewer, 70, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at Providence Hospital in Columbia.

Born June 25, 1940, in Manning, she was the daughter of the late John Beniard and Eula Baggette Brewer. She was a retired family court stenographer, having worked for Judge James M. “Mac” Morris, Judge Wright Turbeville and Judge Sep Belser. She was a member of Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Adult Sunday School Class and served as church pianist.

July 27, 2010
State tennis champ gears up for senior year

Three-years ago Lindsey Lyles, 17, became the first player from Manning High School to win a state championship in tennis. She became the number one-seeded player at the school in seventh-grade. Right from the start Lyles had what it took to be a champ, according to William B. Harvin, who she first picked up the racket with at age 10. Harvin, who has been playing and coaching tennis for 50 years, said that he saw something special in her right from the start.

Three-years ago Lindsey Lyles, 17, became the first player from Manning High School to win a state championship in tennis. She became the number one-seeded player at the school in seventh-grade. Right from the start Lyles had what it took to be a champ, according to William B. Harvin, who she first picked up the racket with at age 10. Harvin, who has been playing and coaching tennis for 50 years, said that he saw something special in her right from the start.

July 27, 2010
The future of fishing is here and now

There’s only one first fish for anyone and it is a special time for that person. Sometimes, it’s just as special, if not more so, for those who witness the event.  One of the coming of age qualifications for becoming an outdoorsman is caching that first fish.  And then the key is wanting to catch more … a lot more.

There’s only one first fish for anyone and it is a special time for that person. Sometimes, it’s just as special, if not more so, for those who witness the event.  One of the coming of age qualifications for becoming an outdoorsman is caching that first fish.  And then the key is wanting to catch more … a lot more.

For two-year-old Austin Carter, it was a great combination of both and he passed the coming of age criteria in superb fashion. Of course, he had a big audience and cheering section, but the young man adapted quickly.

July 25, 2010
Melvin H. Wallace

Melvin Harrell Wallace, 67, husband of Sandra “Sandy” Hinson Wallace, died Sunday, July 25, 2010, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Melvin Harrell Wallace, 67, husband of Sandra “Sandy” Hinson Wallace, died Sunday, July 25, 2010, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

July 24, 2010
Beatrice C. Hoaglin

Beatrice C. Hoaglin, 99, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Lake Marion Nursing Facility in Summerton.

Beatrice C. Hoaglin, 99, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2010, at Lake Marion Nursing Facility in Summerton.

July 22, 2010
Mattie Margaret McCall Logan

Mattie Margaret McCall Logan passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning.

Mattie Margaret McCall Logan passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning.

 Born June 20, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mattie Nichols McCall, and was married to the late Sam Oliver Logan. She was a member of Little Star Pentecostal Holiness Church, and was well known for her Sunday dinners and homemade biscuits.

July 21, 2010
Cheryl Malone

Cheryl Cherice Adams Malone was born Oct. 15, 1972, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was raised by the late Junious and Carrie Green; was the biological daughter of Jerry Adams and the late Stephanie Malone; and was the adoptive daughter of the late Willette White. She died on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia.

Cheryl Cherice Adams Malone was born Oct. 15, 1972, in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was raised by the late Junious and Carrie Green; was the biological daughter of Jerry Adams and the late Stephanie Malone; and was the adoptive daughter of the late Willette White. She died on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia.

July 21, 2010
Shelter seeks Clarendon’s support

A half a dozen puppies run to Bailey Connor as she opens the gate to their pen and crouches down to pet them. Bailey, 14, volunteers at the animal shelter at least three days a week.

 

A half a dozen puppies run to Bailey Connor as she opens the gate to their pen and crouches down to pet them. Bailey, 14, volunteers at the animal shelter at least three days a week.

“I just love being around all the dogs, it brings a smile to my face,” she said.

The Second Chance Animal Shelter (formerly known as Clarendon County Animal Shelter) prides itself on being a no-kill place for dogs and cats. Since opening in the January 2007, the shelter has been called home by more than a hundred of these animals.

July 21, 2010
Susan R. Briggs

Mrs. Susan Richardson Briggs, 98, widow of George Briggs, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in the Clarendon Memorial Hospital. She was born in Clarendon County, March 14, 1912, to the late Henry Richardson Sr. and Susan Junior Richardson.

Mrs. Susan Richardson Briggs, 98, widow of George Briggs, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in the Clarendon Memorial Hospital. She was born in Clarendon County, March 14, 1912, to the late Henry Richardson Sr. and Susan Junior Richardson.

She was educated in Clarendon County Schools, and was a life member of Greater St. Phillip RMUE Church, Pinewood.

She was preceded in death by 10 siblings and three children, Pernell Briggs Sr., Ruby M. Osbie and James L. Briggs Sr.

July 20, 2010
Joseph T. Doherty Jr.

Joseph Thomas Doherty Jr., 73, passed away on July 20, 2010, at his home.

Joseph Thomas Doherty Jr., 73, passed away on July 20, 2010, at his home.

July 20, 2010
Mamie Lee P. Blanding

Mamie Lee Pearson Blanding, 80, widow of James Edward Blanding Sr. and Ike Sweat, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning.

Mamie Lee Pearson Blanding, 80, widow of James Edward Blanding Sr. and Ike Sweat, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning.

July 20, 2010
Rose Ann Nelson

BRONX, N.Y. -- Rose Ann Nelson, 40, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, Bronx.

BRONX, N.Y. -- Rose Ann Nelson, 40, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital, Bronx.

July 19, 2010
Henrietta Conyers

ROCKVILLE CENTER, N.Y. — Henrietta Conyers, 77, died Monday, July 19, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Robert Conyers and Easter Gibson Conyers. She was born Oct. 1, 1933, in Summerton. She was a 1952 graduate of Scott’s Branch High School.

ROCKVILLE CENTER, N.Y. — Henrietta Conyers, 77, died Monday, July 19, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Robert Conyers and Easter Gibson Conyers. She was born Oct. 1, 1933, in Summerton. She was a 1952 graduate of Scott’s Branch High School.

In her youth she accepted Christ and joined Spring Hill AME Church where she served on the Usher Board and on the choir.

She moved to New York City and while there she worshipped at Calvary AME Church.

July 19, 2010
William Randle Gulledge

SUMTER – William Randle Gulledge, 60, husband of Sharon Turner Gulledge, died Monday, July 19, 2010, at Tuomey Healthcare System in Sumter.

SUMTER – William Randle Gulledge, 60, husband of Sharon Turner Gulledge, died Monday, July 19, 2010, at Tuomey Healthcare System in Sumter.

July 17, 2010
Daisy H. Riley

Daisy Hilton Riley, 59, died Saturday, July 17, 2010, as the result of an accident.

Daisy Hilton Riley, 59, died Saturday, July 17, 2010, as the result of an accident.

She was born Sept. 5, 1950, in Alcolu, a daughter of the late Archie Sr. and Ada Jane Starks Hilton.

July 16, 2010
Willie Mae B. Dunham

Willie Mae Bellamy “Mickey” Dunham, 47, wife of Virgin Dunham, entered eternal rest on Friday, July 16, 2010, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Willie Mae Bellamy “Mickey” Dunham, 47, wife of Virgin Dunham, entered eternal rest on Friday, July 16, 2010, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

July 15, 2010
Annie L. Coonce

Annie Maria Lowder Coonce, 86, widow of Chester “Chet” Matthew Coonce, died Thursday, July 15, 2010, at her home in the Home Branch community of Clarendon County.

Annie Maria Lowder Coonce, 86, widow of Chester “Chet” Matthew Coonce, died Thursday, July 15, 2010, at her home in the Home Branch community of Clarendon County.

July 14, 2010
Emma Lee S. Rhame

Emma Lee Stone Rhame, 92, widow of Thomas Boyd Rhame, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at East Cooper Medical Center in Mount Pleasant.

Emma Lee Stone Rhame, 92, widow of Thomas Boyd Rhame, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at East Cooper Medical Center in Mount Pleasant.

July 14, 2010
Hester Ann Rantin

COLUMBIA - Hester Ann Rantin, 90, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at National Health Care Center, Columbia.

COLUMBIA - Hester Ann Rantin, 90, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at National Health Care Center, Columbia.

Born Oct. 29, 1919, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Edmond and Charlotte House Rantin.

July 13, 2010
Diana Beck Kerlin

Diana Beck Kerlin, wife of David Scott Kerlin, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at her home.

Diana Beck Kerlin, wife of David Scott Kerlin, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at her home.

July 12, 2010
Queen E. Frierson

Queen E. Fulton Frierson, 68, widow of Albert Leroy Frierson Sr., died July 12, 2010, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning.

Queen E. Fulton Frierson, 68, widow of Albert Leroy Frierson Sr., died July 12, 2010, at Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning.

July 11, 2010
Edna Grace Hardin Pyritz

Edna Grace Hardin Pyritz, 83, widow of Kenneth Pyritz, first married to the late Hoke F. Hardin,  died Sunday, July 11, 2010, in Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning.

Edna Grace Hardin Pyritz, 83, widow of Kenneth Pyritz, first married to the late Hoke F. Hardin,  died Sunday, July 11, 2010, in Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning.

Born March 24, 1927, in Marion, she was a daughter of the late Rembert Collins and the late Eva Mae Collins Collins. She was a retired inspector for Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel Division in Columbia. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Columbia, and attended Good Shepherd Baptist Church and New Covenant Presbyterian Church, both of Manning.

July 10, 2010
Jeannette Ann Benoit

Jeannette Ann Benoit, 45, died Saturday, July 10, 2010, at her home in Manning.

Jeannette Ann Benoit, 45, died Saturday, July 10, 2010, at her home in Manning.

Born Feb. 2, 1965, in Salem, Mass., she was a daughter of Roland Louis Benoit and the late May Elizabeth Mawdsley Benoit. She was of the Protestant faith.

July 9, 2010
Earline H. Bennett

Earline Holliday Bennett, widow of Thomas Bennett, was born April 16, 1909, in Clarendon County, a daughter of the late Edward and Amelia Brock Holliday. She entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 9, 2010, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Earline Holliday Bennett, widow of Thomas Bennett, was born April 16, 1909, in Clarendon County, a daughter of the late Edward and Amelia Brock Holliday. She entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 9, 2010, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.