������Ƶ�Ms. Louise������Ƶ� was widely recognized for her excellence in teaching and was selected to ������Ƶ�Who������Ƶ�s Who in American Teachers������Ƶ�. Among her most rewarding teaching experiences was her time at J.R. Faison on Salisbury Street, serving under Principal John R. Marable and with co-teacher Ms. Vivian Price. This was the first year that Anson County schools were fully integrated, and she was in the first group of white teachers at the school. Times have changed so much in the County and she will always be grateful for having the opportunity to help different communities of students come together positively.

A lifelong learner, Louise embraced new technologies that would allow her to stay connected with family while also staying abreast of current events throughout the world. She would learn all of the latest technological gadgets and online tools to keep her connected to things and people she loved. She kept up with news and politics on her tablet and smartphone. She monitored downtown Wadesboro activities through her five security cameras. When anyone in her family flew, she tracked their plane en route with the FlightAware app. She texted daily with children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren. She even solved the New York Times online Wordle puzzle each morning before breakfast. When technology problems popped up, more often than not she would troubleshoot them herself, using Google, YouTube, or her own wits.

Louise also loved expressing herself through art. Whether it was through watercolor paintings of various nature scenes or various pieces of poetry, she sought to express the beauty of God������Ƶ�s creation and the human experience. A poem about a lone soldier during the Gulf War earned recognition in a local poetry contest. She encouraged others to explore their creativity while teaching her students to embrace all of what an education could offer.

There will be a private service for her family to reminisce and celebrate her life.

Her family extends their deepest appreciation to all those in Wadesboro who made it possible for her to live independently until two weeks before her death. We especially thank Gaye and Matt Harrington, Steve Bailey, Oliver������Ƶ�s Restaurant, Ansonia Soup Company, Aaron Shaver of Parsons Drug Company, and Dr. Michael Lincoln who understood her needs and her desire to move furniture.

Louise is survived by their three sons and their families: Rick and his wife Carolyn of Winston-Salem, their children Mark (Florence) and their children,  Eleanor and James; Kelly Matthews Silliman (Shawn) and their children, Wyatt and McKinley; Mike  Matthews of Richmond, VA and his daughters Molly Matthews-Ewald (Chris) and their daughter, Jocelyn; and Aline Matthews; Kip Matthews and his wife Kimberly of Athens, GA, their children Patrick and Schuyler.

Memorial gifts may be made to Mount Croghan Methodist Church, PO Box 26, Mt. Croghan, SC 29727, The First United Methodist Church, 118 E. Morgan Street, Wadesboro, NC  28170-2202, or Trellis Supportive Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston Salem, NC  27103.

She has now been received by God who brought her into the world, the God who journeyed with her in life and faith, and the God who has now welcomed her home in death. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

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Marilyn Brabham Lyles, a native of Florence, South Carolina and a former Hampton and Newport News, VA resident for 58 years, died at the Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community in Asheville, NC on Thursday, October 28, 2022. Born August 31, 1927 she was the oldest child of Vance Lyn and Cynthia Waters Brabham. Her two brothers, Vance Lyn Brabham, Jr. and the Reverend John Risher Brabham preceded her in death.

Marilyn was a graduate of Florence High School and Coker College in Hartsville, South Carolina. During a short career as a teacher of Spanish and World History in Florence, she met and soon married Joseph Henry Lyles. Joe and Marilyn were happily married for 54 years until his death in 2003.

They are survived by their son, Joseph Bryan Lyles; their daughter, Cynthia Lyles Giangreco; three grandsons, Mark Giangreco (Isha), Christopher Giangreco (Portia), and Matthew Giangreco (Brittni); and three great grandchildren.

Marilyn enjoyed tennis, gardening, bridge, and Bible Study. A long-time member of First United Methodist Church, Hampton, she served as Chairman of Circle #3, Superintendent of Sunday School, and a member of the Board of Trustees.

After the death of her husband, Marilyn met and married John Southey Wise, a fellow resident of the Chesapeake Retirement Community where she has lived since November 2000. They had a short but happy life together before he died in February 2009.

The family plans a memorial service at a later date. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden, NC is assisting the family and a guest register is available online at www.grocefuneralhome.com.

“All that we have accomplished you have done for us.”

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Having fully accepted the love of Christ, Peggy lived to extend that same love to others. Whether it was her husband, children, grandchildren, her extended family and church family, or the many people she met over the decades of her ministry, she left love wherever she went. Peggy was a music major from Coker College, S.C., and her incomparable voice harmonized her walk with the Lord throughout her life. She was the ultimate partner in ministry to her beloved husband of 64 years, Dr. Wade Bryant Hicks (M. Theron Rankin Professor of Missions and World Religions at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) who passed away in 2014.

In addition to being a minister’s wife (Buck Run Baptist 1950-1955), she was a missionary to the Philippines from 1955-1965 where she established the Seminary Kindergarten in Baguio. Peggy exemplified the power of grace with her joyful servanthood for over 50 years through Lyndon Baptist Church, as the Director of Friendship International, as a previous President of the Women’s Missionary Union, and through the many lives, she inspired to join in the call to help spread the Good News of the Gospel. Over the years, Peggy was also honored to have hosted innumerable seminary students and internationals in her home.

Peggy will be remembered for the love and joy that she exuded. In addition to being a faithful servant to the Lord, she was a devoted and loving wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and friend to anyone she met and she will be deeply missed by everyone that knew her.

In addition to her husband, Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, Jeffrey Otho and Lenora Glover Greene; a sister, Delores Stanley (Richard); and a brother, Lehman Greene (Ann).

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Wade B. Hicks Jr. (Marian), Bonnie Ginter (Brownie), and Dr. Lee Greene Hicks (Debbie); grandchildren, Camden Ginter, Wade B. Hicks III (Jenny), Cori Ginter Hill (Ben), Scott Hicks (Amanda), Cody Ginter (Justine) Hunter Hicks, Kaylee Hicks Gouge (Vince), and Emily Hicks; and great-grandchildren, Owen, Everett, and Lydia Hicks, Alethea, Declan, Evie, and Finley Hill, Emrie and Kaden Hicks and Olivia, Layla and Dakota Ginter.

A service to celebrate Peggy’s life will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Lyndon Baptist Church (8025 New La Grange Road, Louisville, Kentucky). The family invites guests to visit before the service from 9:00-11:00 am at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Peggy’s honor to Kentucky WMU Heritage Fund c/o Kentucky Baptist Foundation (PO Box 436389 Louisville, KY 40253-6389 or online at www.KYWMU.org/HF) or to Nik Ripken Ministries (PO Box 1314 Shelbyville, KY 40066-1314 or online at www.nikripken.com/donate)

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Mrs. Black was a woman of many interests; she majored in music and loved to attend concerts and live operas shown in Charleston-area movie theaters. When clubs were active, she was a member of the Fine Arts Club, the Literary Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Colonial Dames, Carleton’s Book Club and the Colleton County Historical and Preservation Society. She was known for her quick wit and comebacks, always laughing first at her own words. She had no “screen,������Ƶ� would say what she thought, and her children have been happy to hear how many people enjoyed her company. She volunteered with their scout troops and hauled them to every archaeological dig in the Lowcountry. All she and her husband insisted was that they always do their best. She will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.

Mrs. Black was pre-deceased by her husband, The Honorable John Tarrant Black, and is survived by his sister, Beneva Black Ouzts of Columbia; four children: Carol Padgett Black of Alexandria, Virginia; John Tarrant Black, Jr. and wife Denise of Mt. Pleasant and Edisto Island (and their children Eva, Will (Shannon) and Gordon (Ellison); Nancy Black Skardon and husband Taylor of Charleston and Edisto Island (and their children Elizabeth, Frances and Padgett); James Benjamin Black II and wife Trish of Mt. Pleasant (and their children Caroline and Andrew); three great grandchildren, three nieces, two nephews, and many cousins – all of whom she loved dearly. She was also pre-deceased by her brother, Lucas C. Padgett, and two sisters, Lena Coralie Padgett and Nancy Padgett Bergmark.

The family would especially like to thank Mrs. Black’s companions/caregivers: Bernice Perry, Cherie Van Dyke, Gladiola Holmes, Thelma Stephens, Jeannette Smith, Connie Johnson, and – for 20 years – Iola Allen. Additionally, they would like to express their deep appreciation to the congregation of Bethel Presbyterian Church led by their Pastor Henry Meeuwse and Mrs. Janis Blocker, Clerk of Session.

Due to COVID restrictions, the family will receive guests on the front lawn of Bethel Presbyterian Church from 1:00-2:45PM on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 before attending a private funeral service at 3PM which will be livestreamed on the church������Ƶ�s Facebook page. Masks are required. Parker-Rhoden Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church in Walterboro, or Colleton County Meals on Wheels.

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January 30, 1927 ~ October 25, 2020 (age 93)

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Mrs. Edith Dalrymple Atkinson, age 93, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 25, 2020. The family will hold a private graveside service on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 by Pastor Randy Bishop. Graveside services will be streamed live on Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Facebook page starting at 2 O’clock PM.

Mrs. Atkinson was born January 30, 1927 in Mt. Croghan, SC a daughter of the late Jennings Hobson and Alma Deas Dalrymple. She was a graduate of Coker College and first grade teacher in Chesterfield County Schools for over 30 years. Edith was a dedicated member of Mt. Croghan Baptist Church, where she served as the pianist/organist for over six decades. She was also an avid reader.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Atkinson was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Charles Ray Atkinson; brother, Jennings Harris Clovis Dalrymple; and sister, Georgia D. “Dot” Thurman.

Survivors include her sons; Tommy (Libby) Atkinson of Chesterfield, SC and Barry (Martha Kay) Atkinson of Laurens, SC; daughter, Karen (Ralph) Watson of Chesterfield, SC; grandchildren, Kevin (Gena) Atkinson of Lexington, SC, Jason ( Britton) Atkinson of Myrtle Beach, SC, Dan (Amanda) Atkinson of Spartanburg, SC, Mandy (Gordon) Stallard of Simpsonville, SC, Candice (Jared) Godfrey of Mt. Croghan, SC, Derek (Susie) Watson of Chesterfield; 11 great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, Allison, Ella, Wilson, Nora, Charlie, Bennett, Bo, Grace, Isabella, and Millie; and a sister, Betty Lou (Bobby) Griffith of Chesterfield, SC.

Memorials may be made to the Mt. Croghan Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Lillie Mae Gordon, Po Box 57 Mt. Croghan, SC 29727 or to the charity of one’s choice

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Atkinson family.

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In addition to her husband and her parents, she was predeceased by five brothers, Willie Clarence Creel, Robert Clifton Creel, Warren Hugh Creel, David Venters Creel, and James Nevin Creel, and her sister, Harriet Ann Creel Carraway. She is survived by a son, Dr. Charles ������Ƶ�Mike������Ƶ� Middleton McKenzie, Jr., and his wife, Rebecca McPhail McKenzie, of Columbia, SC; a daughter, Kay McKenzie Holder, and her husband, Mike, of Brevard, NC; and a daughter, Carla McKenzie Stegall, and her husband, Chris, of Columbia, SC; seven grandchildren������Ƶ�Hunter, Katie, and Sally McKenzie; Ashleigh Holder; and Mitchell, Elliot, and Meredith Stegall, and many nieces and nephews.

The family wants to express gratitude to the compassionate and loving staff and caregivers of Carroll Campbell Place in Lexington, SC. In celebration of her life and legacy, a private, graveside service will take place with family. Memorials may be made to Johnsonville United Methodist Church (PO Box 449, Johnsonville, SC 29555) or the charity of one������Ƶ�s choice.

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She was a long-standing, active and proud member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church serving on numerous committees and in various leadership roles. She served as president of the Jimmy McNair Sunday School Class. In her work and retirement years she was very active with her church, volunteer activities, growing roses and photography.

She was married to the late Lyn R. Phillips. In addition to nieces and nephews that she loved dearly, she is survived by two sisters, Doris L. Hammond of Florence and Lillian L. Burchette of Whiteville, NC. She was surrounded by loving friends. The family does offer special thanks to those that assisted in her care at Bethea Healthcare, the Methodist Manor and the McLeod Hospice House.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery.

Memorials may be sent to the St. Paul United Methodist Church Building or Music Funds, 1629 West Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501 or other charities of choice.
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She was a graduate of Hartsville High School, Coker College, and received a Master of Science (Library Science) from Syracruse University, Syracruse, NY. After working for 35 years as a teacher/librarian with the Department of Defense Dependents School System in England, Germany, Japan, the Philippines, and Iceland, she retired in Hershey, PA. In retirement she was active in many organizations, volunteer service, and continued to travel. She was a member of the Spring Creek Church of the Brethern, Hershey, PA.

Surviving are her nieces, Rebecca (Ronnie) Clark of Hartsville, SC, Penelope (Charles) Ingram of Hartsville, SC, Dr. Ellen Miller of Warm Springs,VA; nephew, Jerry (Gretchen) Miller of Arlington, VA.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Sara Atha Gainey and Frankie Miller.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2019 in the New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. John Purvis will officiate and Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Memorials may be made to the New Providence Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1884 Antioch Rd., Hartsville, SC 29550.

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