202 North Main Street, Lake View, SC 29563
Sara King Elvington (07/07/1954 ~ 06/09/2025)
Mrs. Sara Frances King Elvington, 70, of Lake View South Carolina entered into her Heavenly Home with the Lord Jesus Christ on June 9th, 2025, at 9:18 am.
Funeral services will be held at Pyerian Baptist Church in Floyd Dale, SC at 3:00pm on June 12th, 2025. Burial will follow at Lake View Perpetual Cemetery directed by Cooke Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the funeral service at Pyerian Baptist Church. Reverend Dr. James Orr and Reverend Dr. Rick Henderson will be officiating the service.
Sara Frances King Elvington was born July 7, 1954, the daughter of the late Clarence and Ruby King. She was a graduate of Lake View High School. Sara was a loving and devoted wife of Robert (Bobby) Elvington, of the home. Most importantly Sara loved the Lord and dedicated her time, talents, and treasures serving the Lord Jesus Christ. She loved her family and her friends and enjoyed spending time with them.
Sara retired as Clerk/Treasurer of Court for the Town of Lake View where she served in many organizations throughout her community. She enjoyed working in her flower beds, crocheting, sewing, catering, and decorating for special events.
Sara is survived by her Husband Robert (Bobby), son Robin (Joanna) Elvington, granddaughters Abigail Margert and Sarah Ruth Elvington, brothers Billy F. King, Wayne (Becky) King, and Paul (Pam) King, and several Nieces and Nephews.
Sara is preceded in death by her son Richard Elvington, brothers Wylie C. King and Kenneth King, sister Jeneatte K. Poston, Brother-in-Law Jimmy R. Poston, Sister-in-Law Ellen King and Nephew Gerald King.
Laura T. Ford (10/17/1939 ~ 06/09/2025)
Mrs. Laura T. Ford, age 85, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at her home in Dillon, after an illness.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10am at Ford Cemetery in Fairmont,
North Carolina.
Mrs. Ford was born in Holly Hill, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Cicero H. Turner, Sr, and Gracie
Altman Turner. She worked at Floydale Apparel sewing plant for some years before retiring and becoming
a homemaker.
Mrs. Laura is survived by her sisters, Gwen Hyatt (Don) of Dillon and Florine Young (John) of Clinton; her brothers, Thomas Turner (Rudeen) of Georgia, and Jerry Turner of Dillon; a special niece Nicki Moody (Brad) and a nephew Ronnie Turner, and also Dinky, Dawn, Tyler, and Larry.
She was predeceased by her husband, Earl Ford, her daughter Candy Ford, and her son Frederick Ford.
A special thank you from the family goes to Agape Hospice Care with a special thank you to Shannon Carter, Saundra Deese, and Angela Harps.
Memorials for Mrs. Laura Ford may be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital.
Debbie Barfield Rodriguez (11/24/1966 ~ 05/18/2025)
Mrs. Debbie Barfield Rodriquez died Sunday, May 18, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern of Lumberton
after an illness.
A funeral service will be Saturday, May 24th at 3:00 at First Baptist Church of Lake View SC. A private
burial will follow the funeral service. The family will receive friends at the church at 2:00, prior to the funeral
service.
Mrs. Rodriguez was born in Lumberton NC, the daughter of the late Hasley Barfield, Jr and Betty Wilkins Barfield.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fairmont and worked for many years as a Certified Pharmacy
Technician at Webster’s Pharmacy of Fairmont.
She is survived by her son, Jonathon Bullock (Kimberly Faircloth); mother, Betty Wilkins Barfield; sister, Angie Barfield; grandsons, Hayes Bullock and Jordon Bullock; and niece, Cassandra Barfield.
She was preceded in death by her father, Hasley Barfield, Jr. and grandmother, Willa Mae Barfield.
She was a loving mother and grandmother.
Helen Cook Carpenter (10/19/1938 ~ 05/12/2025)
Mrs. Helen Cook Carpenter, 86, of Orrum, NC, passed away Monday, May 12th, 2025, at her home.
Mrs. Helen was born in Orrum, NC, the daughter of the late John and Ernestine Barfield Cook, on October 19, 1938. She was an accountant and worked some time as a CNA.
She leaves to cherish her memories with her son John Carpenter (Teresa), and a step-granddaughter, Renaie Cumbee, of Fairmont, NC, who was also her caregiver; grandsons Jeremy Bethea and Johnathan Bethea; a sister Vickie C. Farabaugh; a granddaughter Kristen Carpenter from West Virginia; 3 great-grands, 2 nephews and their families.
Mrs. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Earl Carpenter, her daughter LaDee Carpenter, her grandson Dillon Bethea, her sister Janice Ivey, and her brother-in-law Tim Farabaugh.
A memorial service will be held at Graceland Friendship Church in Fairmont, NC, at 4pm, Sunday May 25th, 2025. Burial will follow at Barfield-Cook Cemetery on Tobacco Rd in Orrum, NC
Perry Len Ford (02/03/1971 ~ 05/13/025)
Perry Len Ford of Lake View, South Carolina peacefully met his Lord and Savior on Monday,
May 13, 2025. Mr. Ford was born in Lumberton, North Carolina on February 3, 1971, and lived
his entire life in Lake View.
Mr. Ford was a member of Fork Presbyterian Church where he served as Deacon and Sound Engineer.
Mr. Ford spent over 28 years in the public schools of South Carolina. First as an English teacher in
Kingstree and Mullins, then as an English teacher and Computer teacher in Lake View. He retired in
2023 while serving in the Office of Instruction/Technical Support in Dillon District 4. After retiring, he
briefly returned to his love of teaching English at Marion High School.
In 2013, Mr. Ford joined Dillon County Fire Station #3 as a Fire Fighter, then became a Fire Officer and Fire Instructor. FF Ford restarted the Fire Instructor Program in Lake View after more than a decade, eventually certifying over 40 fire fighters. During his time with DCFS #3, FF Ford worked with area Junior Fire Fighters not only monitoring their progress with the station but also keeping up with their grades and their progress in school. Mr. Ford was also a trained EMT and volunteered with the Lake View and Fairmont Rescue Squads.
Mr. Ford (also known as Mr. Perry) was well-known and respected by his entire community where he was called on many times by community members to “fix” their computer woes. His expertise ranged from assisting folks with questions about what kind of computer to purchase, to helping them set up operating systems, to helping them just get logged in. He was always happy to help and was a computer genius with a servant’s heart.
Mr. Ford was predeceased by his mother, Carolyn Ford, and his most favorite person “Granny Snooks”, Cathern Hayes. He is survived by two brothers, Allan Ford (Desiree) of Harker Heights, Texas and Andy Ford (Becky) of Fork, South Carolina. He also leaves many wonderful memories to four young men who called him “Uncle P” Dennis Ford (Elora) of Belton, Texas, Travis Ford (Vanessa) of Flowery Branch, Georgia, Kevin Ford (Heather) of Harker Heights, Texas and Adam Ford of Little River, South Carolina. He had a special place in his heart for his two great nephews Rhett and Luca Ford of Flowery Branch, Georgia and his great niece Vivienne Ford of Belton, Texas.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, May 18 at Floyd Memorial Cemetery 1591 Marion Stage Rd, Fairmont, NC 28340. Visitation with the family will follow the service.
Reverend Adrienne Anderson, who Mr. Ford described as his angel, will preside over the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be mailed to Dillon County Fire Station #3 in memory of FF Perry L. Ford at 2203 Hwy 41 S Lake View, SC 29563.
Perry Ford, the man, the myth, the legend.
Olene P. Cox (09/13/1934 ~ 05/13/2025)
Mrs. Olene P. Cox passed away May 13th, 2025, at her home after an illness, surrounded by family and friends.
A funeral service will be Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 2:00pm at First Baptist Church of Lake View. Burial will be at Lake View Perpetual Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, May 14th at Cooke Funeral Home.
Mrs. Cox was born in Dillon County, the daughter of the late Paul and Orilla Pittman Page.
Mrs. Olene was a very kind and friendly person to everyone and was a member of First Baptist Church of Lake View for many years.
Surviving her are her daughter Shirley Scott (William); a daughter-in-law Pam R. Cox; grandsons David Ace Cox (Kaitlin), Roger Rudolph Scott (Rebecca), William (PIGG) Christian Scott (Mamie); great-grandsons Cade, Ashley Keith, and Jacob; a special niece Theresa Glasgow (Charles), and a special thanks to Rita and Steve Young for the care given.
She was preceded in death by her husband Rudolph (Bunny) Cox, her son David Keith Cox, and a great-grand daughter Evelyn Cox.
Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church of Lake View, PO Box 397, Lake View, SC 29563.
Joe Grady Flowers, Jr. (10/20/1951 ~ 05/05/2025)
Joe Grady Flowers Jr., 73, passed away at his residence on Monday, May 5, 2025.
Mr. Flowers was born on October 20, 1951, to the late Joe Grady Flowers and Elizabeth Harrelson Flowers. He was a member of Lake View United Methodist Church and graduated from Lake View High School in the Class of 1969. He was also a Citadel graduate, Class of 1973, where he was a member of the prestigious Summerall Guards and served as second in command of G Company.
Joe retired from Bank of America in Virginia, where he held various positions in banking. After retirement, he returned to his native SC and made North Myrtle Beach his home. He was happiest in the 42 years that he dedicated to the pageant community, serving in various capacities. Joe loved to travel and spend time with family. He especially enjoyed gathering on holidays and spending time with his nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his sister, Dianne Flowers Price of Lake View; his nephew, Joseph Peyton Price (Shelia) of Lake View; his niece, Brittany Price Padgett (Shannon) of Florence; a special great niece, Para, and great nephews, Case Price, and Titus Padgett.
The family will receive friends at Cooke Funeral Home in Lake View, South Carolina on Thursday May 8, 2025, from 5:00-7:00pm. Services will be held at the Lake View United Methodist Church on Friday May 9, 2025, at 5:00pm.
Donations in Joe’s memory can be made to Lake View United Methodist Church or to the charity, BOLD & Beautiful Wig’s for Cancer at Marlisa’s Wigs Studio and Day Spa, 1561 US 17, Little River, SC 29566 where he served on the Board of Directors.
Judy Perritt Graham (10/31/1943 ~ 04/10/2025)
Mrs. Judy Perritt Graham passed away April 10, 2025, at McLeod Regional Medical Center of Florence after a brief
illness.
Visitation will be held at Hopewell Methodist Church, 1808 Ira Road, Fork SC on April 13, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. with
graveside services following at 4:00 p.m. at the Hopewell Cemetery, 2459 Buck Swamp Road, Fork SC.
Judy was born on October 31, 1943, in Lake View. She was the daughter of Alex David and Ruby Page Perritt. She was
a member of Hopewell Methodist Church. She especially loved her family, friends, grandchildren and her little dog, Betsy.
She enjoyed shopping, traveling, dancing, playing cards, and board games. Judy retired from DuPont in Florence, SC.
Judy is survived by her daughters, Tracy Townsend (Dennis), Terry Thompson (Terry), Amy Allen (Steven) and Julie Fincannon (Keith); brother, Billy Perritt (Faye); sisters, Edna Earl Ellis and Landis Hyatt: grandsons, Denny Townsend (Anna Katherine), David Townsend (Kimberly), Zachary Thompson, Charlie Fincannon (Brittany), Kenneth Fincannon, Nicholas Fincannon, William Allen and Thomas Allen; great grandchildren Blake, Layton, Sammy, Carmen, Ella Garland, and Harrison Townsend; Graham, Felix and Wells Fincannon; sisters-in-law, Doris Cook, Lois Edwards, Annie Neal Perritt, Linda Perritt, and Cinder Perritt.
Judy was preceded in death by her first husband George Henry Graham and husband, Wade “Shot” Rogers; her mother and father; brothers, Hubert Perritt, Mahone Perritt, Macy Perritt and Sammy Perritt; sisters, Leara Pulley and Imogene Haynes.
Memorials may be made to Hopewell Methodist Church or Hopewell Community Cemetery Fund, in care of Terry Graham Thompson, 2021 Buck Swamp Road, Fork, SC 29543.
Rayford Lee Atkinson (01/03/1942 ~ 04/04/2025)
Mr. Rayford Lee Atkinson, age 83 of Marietta NC passed away peacefully Friday, April 4, 2025, at
Woodhaven Nursing Facility in Lumberton NC.
Ray was born on January 03, 1942, in Robeson County to the late Francis Marion and Lonnie
Smith Atkinson.
Ray grew up in a large family in Centerville NC where he learned the value of hard work. After high school he moved
to Charlotte NC, met Sarah Watkins, married, and had six children. Durning this time he started a career as a plumber
and later owned and operated his own plumbing company. He also worked for Charlotte Mecklenburg County Schools
and NC Department of Corrections as a master plumber.
Ray graduated from Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga Tennessee in 1976 where he received a Doctorate Degree and became an ordained minister. He then moved back to Robeson County and began Calvary Way Baptist Church in Fairmont. He loved the church and never missed an opportunity to share the word with everyone he met.
Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was known for his quick-witted humor and always had a joke to tell. He will be missed terribly by all who loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, David Atkinson, grandsons, Rayford Lee Atkinson, and Gage Cutler. He is survived by two sons Jim Atkinson (Debbie) of Orrum NC, Scott Atkinson (Lori) of Lumberton NC, three daughters, Christina Smith (Kim) of Kentucky, Faith Atkinson of
Steadman, and Charity Narjes of Indiana, and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 1:00, at First Baptist Church, 104 E. 1st Ave, Lakeview SC 29563.
George Michael Crosby (01/06/1944 ~ 03/25/2025)
- 81 years old
- Passed away from a sudden illness at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Hampton, VA.
- Graduated from Great Falls High School, Great Falls, SC 1963.
- Teaching degree from Newberry College, Newberry, SC 1967.
- Master’s Degree from Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY.
- Teacher and Coach at Lake View High School (Lakeview, SC), Our Lady of Pompei (Syracuse, NY), Syracuse Public Schools, and Hopewell City Public Schools, Hopewell, Virginia.
- Married to Karen Baker from January 1, 1970 to June 1, 2015 when Karen sadly passed away after battling cancer.
- Married to Elaine Houska on August 1, 2018.
George, known to most as Mike, was a star athlete participating in all high school sports and later in life in Master’s Track and Field. His football number, 37, would remain his favorite number and would be the code for anything that required numbers to enter.
Teaching and coaching were Mike’s career passions. He was well respected, chaired many committees and received numerous awards and recognition for his commitment to students and their education. Mike taught elementary and middle school physical education during the time when it was ok to be strict and caring with children. He bought sneakers for kids who did not have any and shared many of his lunches with the little ones who were hungry. There were so many stories – my favorite two being about the little boy who wished Mike was his Dad and the little girl who would always hold Mike’s hand as they went down the school hallway so he would not get lost.
Mike was a proud member of the Kappa Alpha Order (KA) and remained in touch with some of his fraternity brothers. He was also a member of the Single Action Shooting Society and enjoyed dressing like a cowboy and participating in matches to demonstrate shooting skill and speed. He is known to this group as Cold Blue Mike.
His hobbies were numerous and included Civil War relic hunting and collecting, photography, fishing, playing the ukulele and singing. Mike enjoyed watching college sports and would ultimately take over coaching and refereeing the game before it was over. He was strongly devoted to his faith, his marriage, his family, his friends, and his pets. Generosity flowed from him with ease. Mike is loved by so many and will be deeply missed. Share your stories of Mike and know that there was never any doubt that he loved you very much. His day was made when he could make somebody smile. It is in these memories that he will live on.
Survivors include:
- Wife Elaine and dog Mazie
- Brother Syral Chalmers Crosby
- Nephew Michael Crosby and wife Beverly
- Preceeding him in death are a sister, Nancy, his parents, Archie and Ivory, his wife Karen and sister-in-law Sylvia
Services and arrangements by:
Cooke Funeral Home
202 N Main St, Lake View, SC 29563
(843)759-2111
Visitations:
April 19 from 1-4 p.m. with prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Residence: 102 Pendleton St, Newport News, VA 23606
April 26 from 10-10:45 a.m.
Fork Baptist Church: 1923 Old River Rd, Fork, SC 29543
Service:
April 26 – 11:00 a.m.
Fork Baptist Church: 1923 Old River Rd, Fork, SC 29543
Burial following service in Fork Baptist Church Cemetery
Fellowship following burial:
Schuler’s BBQ: 419 SC-38, Sellers, SC 29592
In lieu of flowers or plants please direct memorials to:
Fork Baptist Church Cemetery Fund
c/o Mitch Scott
3326 Buck Swamp Road
Fork, SC 29543