Hubert “Skeet” Fields, 77, of Salisbury, MD passed away on March 18, 2017 at his home.
A viewing will be held on Friday, March 24, from 6-8 PM at the Lewis N. Watson Funeral Home; 1618 N West Rd, Salisbury, MD 21801. On Saturday, March 25, 2017, a wake will be held at noon and funeral to follow at 1 PM at St. James AME Zion Church, located at 521 Mack Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21801. An interment will follow at Springhill Memory Gardens; 27260 Ocean Gateway, Hebron, MD 21830.
Hubert was born February 22, 1940 in Varnville, South Carolina to Hulie and Catherine (Johnson) Fields, the eldest of 12 children. In 1957, along with his family, he relocated to Allen, MD and later Fruitland, MD.
Hubert worked tirelessly to support his family, holding many jobs, but was notably employed by The Campbell Soup Company, then served his community as a Deputy in the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Department, and finally at Dresser Wayne Industries, from where he retired after 37 years.
In his service as a Sheriff's Deputy, he received many accolades for his nature and the way in which he dealt with everyone. A highlight of his career was coordinating security for Martin Luther King Sr.'s visit to Salisbury. As a Prince Hall Freemason, he exemplified his duty to God, his neighbor, and himself both in and outside of his lodge, Lamach Lodge # 30.
In his family life, he stressed commitment to family, which motivated his many trips back home to South Carolina for family reunions. He spent those visits catching up with his cousins, listening to Blues and sharing memories of his childhood.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janice L. Fields, three sons; Tony Dennis (Lisa), Lamont Fields, and Carlos Fields. Also an aunt, Margaret Major (Adam), three brothers; John Fields (Gwynn), Horace Fields (Wanda), and James Fields, (Valarie), five sisters, Earline Fuller of Glen Burnie, MD, Shirley Fields of Hanover, MD, Carolyn Cauley (Larry) of Temple Hills, MD, Christine Elzy (Brian), and Thelma Flamer (Derrick) of Bowie, MD. Also three grandchildren, Erin Dennis, Brandon Dennis, and Caira Fields, one great-grand child, Skylar Fields, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Hulie and Catherine Fields, his brother Frank Fields, his grand-daughter, April J Fields.
Mrs. Lucy Nell Rivers Altman of Prince William Road near Brunson, S.C., died Wednesday morning, Mar. 15, 2017, at her residence after an extended illness.
Mrs. Altman was born in Hampton County, May 23, 1932, a daughter of the late William Hursey Rivers and Mary Rosella Phillips Rivers. She had retired from the Westinghouse Corporation in Hampton as an Inspector, and was a member of the Sandy Run Baptist Church.
Surviving are: Son, Woodrow Altman of Brunson; Daughter, Sharon Altman Wilson of Brunson; Sisters: Bobbie Huber of Salinas, California, and Libbie Sanford of Hampton; Grandchildren: David Wilson of Brunson, Jamie Sauls of Barnwell, Jason Wilson of Brunson, Tim Sauls of Brunson and Bobby Sauls of Barnwell; and six great grandchildren.
Mrs. Altman was predeceased by her husband: Woodrow Altman and a daughter, Sandra Lynn Altman Hainey.
Visitation was held Friday, Mar. 17, 2017, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home located at 300 Mulberry Street West in Hampton.
Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Mar. 18, 2017, in the Sandy Run Baptist Church, with burial in the Sandy Run Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangements By:
Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home
300 Mulberry Street West
Hampton, S.C. 29924
www.peeplesrhodenfuneralhome.com
Mr. Joseph D. “Joe” Sharpe of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday afternoon, Mar. 19, 2017, at his residence after an extended illness.
Mr. Sharpe was born in Germany, March 27, 1942, a son of the late Barney and Martha Konig Sharpe. He had retired after 26 years with C.E.S.C.O. Safety Equipment Company and was a member of the Sand Hill Baptist Church in Varnville.
Surviving are: His wife, Nancy Mixon Sharpe of Mt. Pleasant; Sons: Joseph D. Sharpe, Jr. of Fort Mill, Michael H. Sharpe of Varnville, Gregory W. Sharpe of Folly Beach and Christopher O. Sharpe and wife Jennifer of Charlotte; Sisters: Renate Turner of Gastonia, and Nancy Loadholt of Varnville; and a granddaughter, Anderson Reese Sharpe.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2017, at the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home located at 300 Mulberry Street West in Hampton from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Mar. 23, 2017, in the Steep Bottom Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Charles Moore, with burial in the Steep Bottom Cemetery.
The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the American Cancer Society, 11 Mallett Way, # 301 Bluffton, SC 29910.
Funeral Arrangements By:
Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home
300 Mulberry Street West
Hampton, S.C. 29924
www.peeplesrhodenfuneralhome.com
Michael Herman Nix, age 67, died on Monday, Mar. 20, 2017, at Trinity Hospital in Augusta, G.A., after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Mike was born in Orangeburg, S.C., to Herman and Dot (Chassereau) Nix and was the oldest of four children, and the only son. After graduating from Wade Hampton High School in Varnville, S.C., he attended the Nashville Auto-Diesel College. He worked as a mechanic until his love of horses, a love shared with his father, led him to the raising and training of American Quarter Horses. He had a special touch with horses and enjoyed success in the arena. Mike was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a daughter, Loren (Doug) Farquhar, and a son, Wesley (Kayla) Nix, and two grandsons: Logan and Ryker Nix. He is also survived by his sisters: Kathleen Nix, Sandra Nix, Barbara (Bob) Wilson, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Hopewell First Baptist Church in Varnville, S.C. on Thursday, March 23, at 2:00 p.m.