Obituaries Jan. 15, 2025
Mary Joan Ball
CHERAW – Mary Joan Ball, age 85, peacefully passed away on January 8, 2025. She was born in Homestead, FL, to the late Arthur Carl and Myrtle Lowther Gosnell.
Joan had a vibrant career, owning several restaurants and a trucking company, where she was not afraid to get behind the wheel and haul a load herself. Her entrepreneurial spirit was matched only by her passion for life outside of work; she enjoyed painting and had a love for travel, especially cruising to new destinations. Above all, Joan cherished her family and found joy in spending quality time with them.
She is survived by her beloved sons: Ricky (Denise) Ball of Middleburg, FL, Randy (Judy) Ball of Erin, TN, Tamier Ball of Orangeburg, SC, and Duane Tarrant of Orangeburg, SC. Additionally, she leaves behind her daughter, Cindi (David) Wallace of Cheraw, SC, her sister, Lois Thelander of Brooksville, FL, nine grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Joan is now reunited in spirit with her late husband, Arthur Paul Ball, as well as her parents and siblings: Dwight, Wyeth, Noel, and Gene Gosnell, along with her sisters, Ruth Robinson and Helen Dhooge.
Mary Joan Ball will be remembered for her warmth, strength, and the love she shared with those fortunate enough to know her.
The family received friends on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 11:00 AM til 12:00 Noon at Kiser Funeral Home.
A funeral service followed at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Kiser Funeral Home. Burial will be in Turbeville Southern Methodist Church Cemetery, Turbeville, SC on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM.
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Helen Winonna Teal Ingram
Helen Winonna Teal Ingram, daughter of Bryant and Odell Teal, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September the 11th 2024 at age 92. There will be a celebration of Helen’s life at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church by Pastor Stacey R. Lundy, Pastor Yvonne Hechler, and Brent Taylor with eulogies being delivered by family members. Following the service, a private committal will take place in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, where she will be interred beside her husband, Carroll.
She is survived by her daughter, Gail Helen Ingram Kozikowski, son Carroll James “CJ” Ingram, Jr.; son-in-law, Ray Thomas Kozikowski, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Phyllis Gray Ingram. Helen is also survived by four grandchildren, Raymond Kozikowski, III (Emily Evert), Teal Raffaele (Nick Raffaele), Kyle Ingram and Joel “JT” Ingram; and three great grandchildren, Cassius Kozikowski, Lennox Kozikowski, and Roman Raffaele.
Helen was born in Cramerton, North Carolina and raised in McFarlan, North Carolina with her two sisters, (Norma and Carolyn) and two brothers (Bryant and Ralph). She met and married Carroll Ingram in 1951; they started their life together living in Wadesboro then Hamlet, North Carolina. Carroll worked for Seaboard Airline Railroad and he commuted daily from Wadesboro to Hamlet. Helen and Carroll built a house in Hamlet and lived an idyllic life of church, children, school, and great neighbors. In 1967, Seaboard promoted Carroll. Helen, Carroll and their children, Gail and Carroll, Jr. left North Carolina for Florida; first living in Plantation, then settling in Jacksonville. Helen and Carroll were devoted Christians and members of Southside Baptist Church, beloved by all who served and worshipped with them. Though Helen worked outside the home, she was always there for her children as they grew up. She frequently stepped up to be Room Mother during their school years. She was there in the morning to get them off to school and there in the afternoon to hear about the day before serving a wonderful family dinner. Helen and her family stayed connected with their relatives in North and South Carolina. Summer trips to Myrtle Beach with extended family were consistent gatherings over the years. In 2007, Carroll passed away; Helen and her family have missed him greatly. Helen’s family have surrounded her with love since Carroll’s passing. Now, Helen will join her beloved Carroll in Heaven. Helen will be missed, and her life celebrated, by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.
If anyone wishes to make a gift in memory of Helen, please donate to Community Hospice and Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Rd, Jacksonville, Florida, 32257.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Ingram family.
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Carroll ‘Little Carroll’ Melton
RUBY – Mr. Carroll “Little Carroll” Melton, age 71, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at his home. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Friday, January 10, 2025 from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home by Reverend Donald Deal and Reverend Tommy Moser with burial to follow in the Ruby Church of God Cemetery. The family greeted friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM Friday, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mr. Melton was born on April 17, 1953 in Chesterfield, SC a son of the late Manuel and Lucille Hancock Melton. Carroll was a member of the Macedonia Masonic Lodge #239. Mr. Melton loved relaxing mountain get aways, working on antique cars, and finding a good deal at the flea market. Carroll also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his four-legged best friend, “Boss”.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Melton was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Melton, as well as his sisters, Evelyn Vining and Gladys Black.
Survivors include his children, William “Tim” (Debbie) Melton of Ruby, SC, Jamie Melton of Ruby, SC, and Dustin Melton of the home; grandchildren, Kayla Melton, April (Boto) Martinez, Jimmy (Shay Jones) Wallace, Danny (Bessie) Wallace, and Chase Ray; companion, Wanda Donahue of Mt. Croghan, SC; siblings, Ricky (Dianne) Melton of Ruby, SC, Danny Melton of Ruby, SC, Vicky (Frank) McIntyre of Ruby, SC, and Vivian (Alaina) Brigman of Ruby, SC; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, (www.donate.cancer.org); or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, (www.stjude.org)
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Melton family.
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Dennis Dixon Shaw
CHERAW – Dennis Dixon Shaw, 90, died on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Born June 20, 1934, in Sewickley, PA, he was the son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Dixon Shaw. He graduated from Sewickley High School and was a member of the Sewickley Baptist Church. Dennis excelled in all sports, had a strong pitching arm and was a prospect for major league baseball but was detoured by the Korean War. Dennis served four years in the Marines (Sgt, 3rd Marines Division Korea) and was a Tank Commander. After his time of military service, he returned home and became very active in his church and was instrumental to the minister of the church. He used his talent for music, having a beautiful tenor voice, singing solos and blessing people.
He leaves behind, from a previous marriage, two sons, Dennis Shaw, Jr of Frisco, TX and Scott A. Shaw of Augusta, GA.
In 1972, Dennis married Jane Elisabeth Hittie Purvis and brought forth to the marriage four children, Karen J. Fischer of Butler PA, Roger T. Purvis of Morgantown, WV, Richard A. Purvis of Harriman, TN and John M. Purvis of Cheraw, SC, 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents listed above and a son, James Shaw.
Dennis and Jane moved to Cheraw, SC in 2002 and became members of Cheraw First Baptist Church. Dennis sang in the choir and loved his Sunday School Class. He worked at Cheraw Country Club from day one until they closed. He had many friends from the club and was a very loyal worker in everything he did.
During the 1970’s, 50 different countries came together to form the World Golf Tournament, with a different country hosting the event yearly. Players had to qualify to represent their home country for the event. Dennis and his partners won the qualifier 3 separate times. Playing in Auckland, New Zealand, they brought the championship trophy home to the United States. Again in 1976, they repeated their victory in St Andrews, Scotland, and a 3rd championship was won in 1978 in New Guinea. His wife was able to accompany him in Papua, by way of Los Angeles, Hawaii, Sydney, Port Moresby and finally into the jungles of New Guinea. A well-deserved honor for Dennis.
We know Dennis is now resting in the arms of his Savior and Lord. Praise the Name of Jesus, Alleluia to the Lamb.
The family received friends on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC.
Burial will follow with military honors in St. David’s Cemetery.