Obituaries Oct. 1, 2025
Patricia C. Byrd
Patricia Ann Craven Byrd, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Born, January 26, 1946, in Randleman, NC, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Pryor and Eddie Mae York Craven.
Patricia dedicated her career to Schaeffler and was an active member of Shiloh Methodist Church in Chesterfield, SC. She had a passion for attending singings and dances and found great joy in fishing. Patricia was known for her vibrant spirit, often frequenting auctions on Friday nights and exploring yard sales on Saturday mornings. She cherished the time spent supporting her grandchildren at their sporting events and took pleasure in working in her yard. A compassionate individual, Patricia often reached out to those in need, going to the food bank and providing assistance to others. She lovingly cared for her husband prior to his passing and had a fondness for watching Westerns.
Along with her parents, listed above, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Bennett Byrd; her brother, Colvin Craven; and her sister, Jackie Flournoy.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughters, Connie Byrd Cooper of Wallace, SC and Holly Byrd Copeland (Chad) of Cheraw, SC; grandchildren, Sarah Anne Cooper, TJ Knight (Victoria), Alex Knight, Drew Copeland, and Reese Segars; great-grandchildren, Gavin Cooper Kennedy, Lillie Ray Kennedy, Daisy Knight, and Porter Knight; and nephews, Richard Flournoy, and Tim Flournoy.
A funeral service was held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Kiser Funeral Home. Burial followed in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens in Cheraw, SC.
The family received friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon just prior to the service on Saturday at the Funeral Home.
Kiser Funeral Home has been entrusted to serve the Byrd family in their time of grief.
Online condolences may be made at www.kiserfuneralhome.com.
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Ruby Ivy Jenkins Sims
Mrs. Ruby Ivy Jenkins Sims was born on June 25, 1934, in Jefferson, S.C. She was the daughter of the late Sam and Rosie Jenkins. She was married to the late Billy K. Sims on November 13, 1955. They were the first couple married at Fairview Baptist Church and had 49 ½ years together until his passing on July 13, 2005.
Mrs. Ruby was a faithful member of Fairview Baptist Church until her health no longer permitted her to attend. She held many jobs throughout the years including VBS Director, WMU Director, and choir member. The highlight of her service was preparing prisoner packets every Christmas with her sister Johnnie to share the love of Jesus with those who needed it most. Mrs. Ruby was a retired employee of Chesterfield Manufacturing with over 35 years of service. She enjoyed sewing, reading, working word search puzzles, watching the “stories,” and Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, but most of all spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Ruby was preceded in death by her sisters, Thelma J. Smothers, and Johnnie J. Steen; brothers-in-law, Harold Steen, and Ora Smothers; great grandson, Michael Grooms; great granddaughter, River Sanders; and son-in-law, Cecil Grooms.
She is survived by her children, Linda S. (Randy) Jenkins of Mt. Croghan, SC, Kathy Grooms of Cheraw, SC, and Angela (Junior) Faulkenberry of Ruby, SC. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren: Richard (Stacy) Jenkins, Brad (Candace) Jenkins, Billy Jenkins, Josh Jenkins, Kristi Grooms, Danielle (Brian) Johnson, Whitney (Alan) Sanders, Samantha (Corbin) Norton, Chase (Caitlin) Faulkenberry, Jason Faulkenberry, and James Faulkenberry. Additionally, she is survived by great-grandchildren Kendal Jenkins, Tyler (Kyla) Jenkins, Elizabeth Hayes, Dalton Jenkins, Luke Sanders, Harper Sanders, Abel Sanders, Kirkleigh Norton, Battle Norton, Luka Faulkenberry, Jonah Johnson, Brianna Johnson, Blake Johnson, Gracie Johnson, Owen Johnson, Ella Kate Johnson, Austin Faulkenberry, Alivia Faulkenberry, Mason Faulkenberry, and great-great-grandchildren Bentley and Everette Jenkins, with another expected addition, Walker Jenkins. She is also remembered by her niece Tammy (Billy) Allen; nephews Tim Steen and Glenn Smothers; as well as her special caregivers and friends Patricia Covington and Linda Owens, along with a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services were held at Fairview Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM, officiated by Pastor Kyle Oliver and Brent Taylor, with burial following in the church cemetery. The family received friends on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of her sister Mrs. Johnnie Steen to the Purple Crusaders to end Alzheimer’s, P.O. Box 493, Cheraw, SC 29520; or to a charity of one’s choice.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Sims family.