Mr. Kenneth Pickett, 70

Sgt.  Kennieth  E. Pickett, 70, 60 Keyhole Dr., Winnsboro  departed this earthly life on Sunday, May 31, 2015.  He was born in Fairfield County the son of the late Samuel and Fannie C. Pickett.  He is survived by his Wife Louise H. Pickett of Winnsboro, S.C.;  one son, Kelsey L. Pickett  of Columbia, SC; three daughters, Portese T. Hollingsworth , Regina  Simmons of Winnsboro, SC,  Tara Harris of Columbia, SC, ; three brothers, Richard Pickett of Rochester,  New York, James Pickett of Columbia, SC, Samuel Pickett of Winnsboro, SC.; three step-sisters, Lillie B. Harrison, Rebecca Hill, Ella M. Trapp; two step-brothers , Preston Brewer, George Sampson; two God-brothers, Willie Burrell, Walter L. Pickett, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Friday, June 5, 2015 at 11:00 AM at County Grove Baptist Church Winnsboro, SC. Burial will be held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, SC.  The Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home is serving the Pickett family and is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Joseph Miller, 95

Elder Joseph Miller was born March 26, 1920 in Lugoff, South Carolina. He was the youngest of eight children born to the late Rev. Robert Miller, Sr. and Adeline Jackson Miller. He transitioned from this earth into eternal life on Friday, May 29, 2015.The family resided near the Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, in a strong religious Christian environment; which had a profound influence on Elder Miller’s spiritual development.

He was educated in the Richland County public school system. In 1942 he entered the United States Navy and in 1947 he was united in holy matrimony to Edith Grooms of Eastover, South Carolina,  whom departed her earthy life on July 5, 2013.

 Elder Miller worked as a carpenter at Fort Jackson, SC for 30 years.  As an entrepreneur, he did home renovations, and used his carpenter skills in constructing his own home as well as his church. 

Elder Miller was a very influential role model in his community as Pastor of the True Gospel Church in Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Church, of Eastover, SC. He was affiliated with the Progressive Church and the Emanuel Church of Christ. He later joined Church of God & True Holiness. Elder Miller always emphasized putting God first! He loved the Lord and was committed to serving Him. He was a very respected, admired and loved by everyone who knew him.

Elder Miller was preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Edith Grooms Miller;  a son Steven Miller; two sisters Mrs. Florie Miller Highsmith, Mrs. Annie Mae Miller Garrett; four brothers, Deacon Clayton Miller, Sr., Mr. Samuel Miller, Mr. Roddy Miller, Sr.,  and Rev. Robert Miller, Jr.

He is survived by one sister Lessie Miller-Dinkins of Columbia, SC.

He leaves to cherish his memories; a son Rev. Willie (Minnie) Jacobs of Las Vegas NV; a daughter-in-law, Gwenevere W. Miller of Sumter, SC; seven grandchildren:  Crystal Jacobs Givens (Alford), Cedric Jacobs (Trevenia)  of Las Vegas, NV.; Mr. Eric Miller of Germany, Mrs. Chanarrah Diamond English (Corey)of Columbia, SC; Ms. Erika V. Miller, Ms. Stepharoon Miller, of Sumter, SC and Vonetta Witherspoon of Missouri;  fifteen great-grand children and four great- great grandchildren; a very special great niece Barbara Scott-Duckett and a host of other loving family members and friends.

Funeral services will Thursday June 4, 2015 @ 1:00 pm Church of God & True Holiness 11443 Garners Ferry Rd. Eastover SC 29044 with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery.Wake will be Wednesday June 3, 2015 from 6pm  to 8pm at Church of God & True Holiness  11443 Eastover SC 29044. 

  

Mr. James Able Sr. 86

James Able Sr. of James Able & Sons was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday May 2, 2015 in Columbia at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital. James was the 11^th child born to Haskell & Daisy Green Able. He attended Public Schools of Fairfield County.

He married Carrie M. Belton his childhood sweetheart whom he called his “sweetie”; unto this union 6 children were born.

James join Calvary Baptist Church at an early age, where he served faithfully on the Trustee/Financial Ministry for many of those years as Chairman of the Trustee Board, where eventually he received the honor of Trustee Emeritus.

 James was a member of Purity Lodge # 42 of Ridgeway, South Carolina.

He was the founder/owner of James Able Pulpwood as well as James Able & Sons Asphalt Paving for over 40+ years. He was a forceful yet gentle man loved by many people.

He was instrumental in helping many young men get started in the working world. He instilled in them the importance of hard work and being a man. This trait is seen in his sons as well as his grandsons.

James leaves to morn his passing his wife of 67 years, Carrie Mae and children, James Jr. (Betty); Porter (Hattie); of Ridgeway ,South Carolina, Preston (Penilla) of Bloomfield Conn, Bobby (deceased) (Clemetine); Shirley of Ridgeway South Carolina, Patricia of Douglasville, GA and Cynthia of Morrisville, North Carolina. One sister Bertha Gillard of Charlotte, North Carolina. Two sister-in-laws, Christina Able of Ridgeway South Carolina and Nancy Exum of Washington, DC. Two brother-in-laws Andrew and William Belton of Washington, DC. Twelve grandchildren Marcus, Laurie, Rhonda, Gerald, Porter (Rick), Christopher, Shawn, Latisha, Crawford, Pamela, Hope and Paula.

 A special niece Dryea (Willie) of Washington, DC. A special nephew Willie Able Sr. (his family) of Ridgeway, South Carolina.  A host of loving and caring nieces and nephews and other close relatives and friends who will cherishes his memories.

The services for Mr. James Able Sr. will be Thursday May 7^th at 11:00am (10:00am viewing) at St. Mark Baptist Church Ridgeway, South Carolina with Committal, Benediction and interment at Calvary Baptist Church 2815 Peach Road, Ridgeway, South Carolina.

A viewing will be held Wednesday May 6, 2015 from 3pm-7pm with Masonic Rites at 7:30pm, Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home of Winnsboro, South Carolina

The family wishes to ask friends and family in lieu of Flowers make a donation to Calvary Baptist Church, 2815 Peach Road, Ridgeway, South Carolina to James Able building fund. Russell-McCutchen is serving the Able Family. russellmccutchen.net