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Born March 15, 1932, in Bennettsville, Frances was the daughter of the late John Rufus and Ada Graham Fowler. She was a graduate of the Bennettsville High School class of 1950 and Coker College class of 1954. Frances was a member of Thomas Memorial Baptist Church for greater than 70 years and served as the church’s Minister of Music for 25 years. She was a Deacon and served on the Building and Nominating Committees, as WMU President, Sunday School teacher, and Bible School teacher. Frances loved music and taught piano lessons for many years. During her retirement she enjoyed volunteering with Agape Hospice and Friends of the Library. She organized and held bible studies in her home.

Frances was predeceased by her parents listed above; first husband, Jimmie Carroll Baker; second husband, Lemont France Williams; brothers, Herbert Graham Fowler, John D. Fowler, and James Clifton “Buddy” Fowler; step-granddaughter, Morgan Williams.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory: daughters, Ivy Baker McLaurin (Mac) and Eve Baker Lima (Bill) both of Bennettsville; stepson, Lee Williams (Lisa) of Bennettsville; grandchildren, Sandra Grooms (R.J.) and Leah Price; step-grandchildren, Jennifer McLaurin, Tony Williams, and Madison Cox; great-grandchildren, Rylee Grooms and Ethan Lovin; and special friend, Glenda Sweatt.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, followed by a visitation in the church parlor.

The family wishes to extend their sincerest gratitude to all of Frances’ caregivers at Crescent Hospice, especially Jennifer Hodge.
Memorials may be made to Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, 308 W Main St.,  29512, Crescent Hospice, 1039 Cheraw St., , and The Humane Society of Marlboro County, P.O. Box 135, Ìý29512.

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The following obituary is being shared as a courtesy to the Lucas family. On behalf of the Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home family, we extend our deepest sympathy and condolences during this time. For online floral orders or directions, please visit 

It is with deep sorrow that the Lucas family announces the death of their beloved mother, Mrs. Shirley Howle Lucas, 91.
Mrs. Lucas, the widow of Bobby James Lucas, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. The Directors of Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home & Crematory are caring for the family.

A funeral service to honor her life will be held at 11 o’clock on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in The Chapel of Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home, with The Rev. Greg Delaney officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her honor to the Darlington County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1655, Hartsville, SC 29551.

Mrs. Lucas was born on December 12, 1931, in . She was the daughter of the late William Galloway Howle and the late Phonise Caston Howle. She was the oldest living Hartsville High School Cheerleader and was a Red Fox fan, listening to her favorite team every Friday night. She attended Coker College and was a lifetime student of history and politics. She was also a world-class bridge player, and an avid reader, enjoying novels by John Grisham and Patricia Cornwell.

She is survived by her loving son, James Howle “Jay” Lucas (Tracy) of Hartsville, SC; daughter, Alyson Carol Lucas of Hartsville, SC; grandchildren, William Galloway Howle Lucas and Carol Ann Arant; one great-grandchild.

The family would like to give their heartfelt appreciation to Crescent Hospice, especially Jordan and A.K., as well as Center Well Home Health, especially Monica and Carey.

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When Shirley graduated from Coker College in Hartsville, SC, she began teaching fourth grade at St Andrews Elementary School in Charleston, working as a playground director in the afternoons. She was from the start a great teacher and inspired fourth graders in the classroom as well as kids in grade school through high school on the playground. By working two jobs she was finally able to provide her mother with a home of her own and then Shirley began her career in Rutherford County, NC, teaching fourth grade until her retirement. Her unique teaching style and unwavering love for her students made a lasting impression on the children she taught. Shirley served on the Teachers Advisory Council for the McNair Foundation from 1988 to 1993. In 2015 she was inducted into the Rutherford County Schools Hall of Fame, an honor which caught her totally by surprise but which she always cherished. Retirement led Shirley into new avenues of service as an active member on the boards of the Red Cross, Hands of Hope for Life, and Rutherford County Humane Society. She also did her civic duty as a poll worker in Lake Lure on election days. Shirley Powell was devoted to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. At Chimney Rock Baptist Church Shirley gave herself wholeheartedly to teaching young people in Sunday School, making Vacation Bible School a rousing success, singing in the choir, and leading in special music at the Lake Lure Christian WomenºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s luncheons.

Shirley will be remembered for her contagious enthusiasm and love for life, her witty disposition which continued to shine out until her last day, and her trusting commitment to her faithful Heavenly Father. Hospice of the Carolinas made it possible for Shirley to live out her life at home in Lake Lure. They even allowed a myriad of animals to be part of the scene! Shirley is survived by her first cousin Ronnie Inabinett (Marsha), and their two children Ron Inabinett (Christine) and Connie Widener (Jimmy) and their wonderful grandchildren and by her long-time friend Helen Jones. Memorial services will be held at Chimney Rock Baptist Church on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. The family will receive friends from 11 to 12 in the fellowship hall with the church service following at noon. Rev. Alex Heafner and Rev. Gene Daggerhart will be officiating.

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It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Elizabeth Ann Reaves Herring (Hartsville, South Carolina), born in Lakeland, Florida, who passed away at the age of 89, on January 9, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, James Reaves and Dora Davis Reaves; her husband Thomas Bert Herring, Sr.; and her sister Charlotte Reaves Chillura. She is survived by : her children, Beth Rambo (Charlie) of Florence, Bert Herring (Cherie) of Columbia, Bryan Herring (Cindy) of Lexington and Brad Herring (Beth) of Hartsville; her grandchildren, Elizabeth Crance (Luke), Steven Stuber (Amber), Parker Marie Harding (Reed), Catherine Barrett (Brian), Maggie Herring, Robert Herring (April), Emily Patrick (Ryan), Sarabeth Griggs (Auston) and Caroline Herring; and her great grandchildren, Laura Beth Crance, Owen Crance, Scott Stuber, Grady Harding, Eliza Jane Harding, Charlie Barrett, Hayden Herring, Ava Herring, Baylee Patrick, Walker Patrick and Will Patrick.

Visitation was held on Thursday, January 12th 2023 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (104 E Home Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550). A funeral service was held on Thursday, January 12th 2023 at 4:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials may be made in her honor to the First Baptist Church Capital Improvement Fund, 104 East Home Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550.

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Charlotte, who just celebrated her 57th wedding anniversary on August 3, was born in Lakeland, FL to James Robert Reaves of SC and Dora Davis Reaves of Maine.

She graduated from high school in Dillon, SC and from Coker College, where she received a degree in Spanish and Business Administration. After graduation she took a job with the US Department of State and was assigned to the US Delegation to the UN, until she was posted to the US Embassy in Guatemala. While in Guatemala she met and married Anthony Chillura, a foreign service officer also posted to Guatemla, on August 3, 1963. From Guatemala the Chilluras were posted to Marcaibo, Venezuela where her first son, Anthony Chillura Jr. was born. From Venezuela, the Chilluras were transferred to Arequip, Peru where Charlotte developed and directed the city’s first bi-lingual secretarial school. From Arequip the family was transferred to Lima, Peru where she taught English and directed an “English as a Second Language” program in Peru’s largest bi-national center. While in Peru, her daughter Cynthia Chillura and son Christopher Chillura were born.

When the family was transferred to Washington, D.C., she worked as an office manager for Congressman Leo Ryan of California. From D.C. the family was posted to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil where she managed the US consulate’s commissary and daughter Michelle Chillura was born. A post in Spain followed Brazil. While in Spain, Charlotte worked in the US Embassy Consular office. After Spain the family was again transferred to the US, where she worked at the CIA until she was reinstated to the Department of State and transferred to Spain where she worked in the embassy’s regional security office and then directly as a special assistant to two US ambassadors. At the completion of this 2nd tour of Spain she returned to Washington, D.C. for an assignment in the US Department of State. After her retirement in 1998, the family moved to Mt. Pleasant, SC. Her favorite saying was that her greatest accomplishment was her four children who, to this day, are family-oriented and close.

She is survived by her husband, Anthony Chillura, her four children: Anthony Chillura, Jr., Cynthia Henderson, Christopher Chillura and Michelle Chillura and seven grandchildren: Hollis Chillura, Cara Henderson, Eva Chillura, Isabella Chillura, Roman Chillura, Ayden Schweitzer and Harlow Chillura. She is also survived by a sister, Betty Reaves Herring and nephews: Bert Herring, Beth Rambo, Bryan Herring and Brad Herring.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant, and also broadcast by livestream, because of these times.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Lowcountry Pregnancy Center, where she worked for many years, at 7481 Northside Drive, North Charleston, SC 29420.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalister-smith.com.

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Ann is survived by her daughters, Beth Williams, and Sandy Crouch (Mark); and grandchildren, Lauren Stalvey (Tyler), Caroline Crouch, and Robert Williams.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Askins, Jr.; sisters, Harriette Blackwell, Nancy McClure, and Betsy Humphries; and son-in-law, Joe Williams.

The funeral service for Mrs. Thompson will be held at 11am on Monday, June 1^st, in the chapel at Thompson Funeral Home- Lexington. Burial will follow in Southland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the cemetery immediately following the burial.

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