Obituaries/E-Condolences

The following services are arranged by Kiser Funeral Home:

Allene Douglas Hill, 75, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008. The family will receive friends 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, November 14, 2008 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw. SC.  Funeral plans to be announced.


Otto Heinz Hage, age 60, of Cheraw, SC, passed away Monday, November 10, 2008 at Chesterfield General Hospital in Cheraw.   

Otto was born September 19, 1948 in Heiligendorf, Germany to the late Otto Willi Hage and Ludwina Hage both of Heiligendorf, Germany.  Otto was the oldest of six siblings.  Otto was married January 10, 1976 to Mary Jim Winburn of Cheraw, SC.  He was educated in Germany and was a member of the Bundesmarine (German Federal Navy).  Otto was an extremely hard worker and dedicated employee during his life.  He worked for Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, Germany and Siemens of Germany in Berlin, Germany.  Otto was a recent retiree of INA USA in June.  Otto began his 35 year career with INA Bearing Company  in Germany as a Tool and Die Maker.  He transferred to INA USA in April of 1974 and started working in the Tool Room of Plant I in Cheraw, SC.  During his years with the company, Otto served as Lead person for the Cage Tool Prep and Samples, Foreman of Welded Cage, Thrust Cage Technician, Tool Engineer, and, at the time of his retirement in June, was Senior Engineering Technician in the Chain Department at Plant II in Cheraw. 

 

Along with his work, Otto was involved in many different activities and hobbies during his life.  In Germany, he was a founding member of his town’s first Volunteer Fire Department of which he was extremely proud.  Otto was the President of The Cheraw Band Booster Club and followed the band and football teams of Cheraw for over 10 years.  Otto was extremely active with the Cheraw Parks and Recreation Department as a soccer coach and mentor to countless youth in Cheraw.  Otto enjoyed fishing at the beach, working in his yard and around the house, and manning his “fun jump” bounce house at birthday parties and festivals.  Otto’s favorite activity and greatest joy was spending time with his family and creating DVD’s chronicling their time together. 

 

Otto is survived by his Wife, Mary Jim Hage of Cheraw; Sons and Daughters in law, Otto and Deana Hage of Lexington, and Chris and Janice Hage of Fort Mill; Daughter Caroline Hage of Cheraw; Grandchildren, Madeline, Preston, and Lukas Hage; Brothers and spouses, Karl-Heinz and Baerbel Hage of Heiligendorf, Germany and Gerhard Hage of Wolfsburg, Germany; Sisters, Renate and Juergen Kroesche of Heiligendorf, Germany, Angelika and Andreas Schliebener of Hehlingen, Germany, and Ursula and Teo Aschenbrenner of Neindorf, Germany; Seven Nephews, Stephan Kroesche, Tim Schliebener, Daniel Aschenbrenner, Dennis Hage of Germany, Jay Pruitt of Cheraw, Herbert Watts of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Clark Pruitt of Wichita Falls, Texas; Six Nieces, Bianca Schliebener, Yvonne Muhe, Martina Schliebener, Annika Hage, Lara-Marie Aschenbrenner of Germany, and Lexi Hitchcock of Loris, SC; Mother in law, Dorothy Winburn of Cheraw; Brothers and Sisters in law, Herbert and Veronica Watts of Cheraw, and Buddy and Ann Smith of North Myrtle Beach. Otto was predeceased by his Parents, Otto Willi and Ludwina Hage of Heiligendorf, Germany and Father in law James N. Winburn of Cheraw, SC.  .

 

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November, 17, 2008 at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Cheraw, SC.  Officiating will be The Reverend William D. Oldland.  Burial will follow at the Old St. David’s Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends and family from 3:00 - 5:00 Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Kiser Funeral Home of Cheraw.  Memorials can be made to St. David’s Episcopal Church, 420 Market Street, Cheraw, SC, 29520. 

 

Otto was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend.  He will truly be missed.


 

Dr. James E. Leppard, Jr., 86, died peacefully November 08, 2008. He was a son of James E. Sr. and Ann Owens Leppard of Chesterfield. Devoted to his family and friends, he was also distinguished for his many contributions to his community and state.

 

Dr. Leppard practiced dentistry for 58 years. A graduate of USC and Emory University, He was a retired Colonel in the USAR, former state senator and magistrate, Dr. Leppard was a mason, member of First Baptist Church, Kiwania Club, American Legion, and American Dental Association.

 

Surviving are his wife, Frances Matheson Leppard, three sons, James E. III (Pat), Benjamin T. (Debbie), Dr. John A. (Sandra). Five grandchildren, Chad, Ben Jr., John Jr., Steven and Alexis. Also surviving is a sister, Anne Owens Leppard of Walterboro, SC.
 

He was preceded in death by his parents listed above, brother, Edward M. Leppard of Chesterfield.

 

An entombment service with military honors will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, November 10, 2008 at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens, Cheraw, SC.

 

Memorials to: First Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 337, Cheraw, SC 29520 Or Hospice of Chesterfield County, PO Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709.


 

Betty Sue Pruitt Linton, 65, died Friday, November 7, 2008. Born in Bennettsville, SC she was a daughter of Ethel Day Pruitt of Bennettsville and the late Evans Lee Pruitt. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Bennettsville.  She was retired from Dan River Inc. and enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family.

 

Surviving are her husband, Ernest Irvin Linton, Sr., a son, Robert Eugene Linton of Society Hill, SC, grandchildren, Ernest “Trae” (Lisa) Irvin Linton, III, Jennifer (Jason) Carroway, Amy Nicole Linton, great grandchildren, Amber Carroway, Carol Shea Linton, Brice Carroway, Hannah Linton, Connor Carroway, her mother listed above, a brother, Evans Lee Pruitt, Jr. of Greenville, NC, sisters, Doris Anne Freeman of Bennettsville, SC, Myrna Edwards of Chesapeake, VA, a special uncle, Howard Day of Bennettsville, SC, many nieces and nephews.

 

She was predeceased in death by her father listed above, a son Ernest Irvin “Bud” Linton, Jr., brothers, James Howard Pruitt, Arthur Douglas Pruitt, Tommy Eugene Pruitt and a sister, Mignon Louise Pate.

 

The family will receive friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, November 10, 2008 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC

 

A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM, Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC. Burial will be in Welsh Neck Baptist Church Cemetery, Society Hill, SC.

 

Memorials to: The American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Treadaway, PO Box 807, Cheraw, SC 29520.   


 

Claire Louise Ennis “Doll” Price, 83, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Born in Charlotte, NC she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Claire Louise Lutterloh Ennis. She was a member of Westside Baptist Church, Cheraw, SC and formally a member of Oakhurst Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC. She loved her church family. She enjoyed drawing pictures for children and was known as the “Candy Lady”, sharing candy everywhere she went. She enjoyed going to Hardee’s and McDonalds and playing bingo. Mrs. Price was an avid Atlanta Braves Fan.

 

Surviving are children, Son, Phil (Julie) Price of Arcadia, FL, Daughter, June (Dennis Costner) Price of Indian Land, SC, Daughter, Lynne Price Williams of Cheraw, SC

Daughter, Jill (Tony) Quick of Cheraw, SC, Son, Frankie Price of Charlotte, NC, Grandchildren: Julie (George) Miranda, Connie (Jimmy) Stanley, Christy (Randy) Lovelace, Tracy (Clint) Williams, John Ross Quick, Thomas Quick, Daniel Price,

Mary Price, Andrew Price and Rusty Price; Great Grandchildren: George Miranda,

Josie Miranda, Lawson Stanley, Trey Lovelace, Hunter Polson, Linden Claire Stanley.  Nephews; Bob Ennis and Brad Ennis.

 

The family will receive friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC.

 

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, November 7, 2008 at Westside Baptist Church, Cheraw, SC.  A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM in Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte, NC.

 

Memorials may be made to: Westside Baptist Church, PO Box 1417, Cheraw, SC 29520.


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