Dorothy E. Barto

Dorothy Eudene Barto, 76, wife of John F. “Dick” Barto, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at a local nursing center.

Born Sept. 16, 1931, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late David Rogers and the late Bertha Galloway Rogers. Mrs. Bartow attended the public schools of Sumter and was of the Baptist faith. She was a retired customer service representative with Sears in Atlanta, Ga.

Surviving are her husband of Sumter; three sisters, Mary Richardson and Sarah (B.J.) Marsh of Sumter and Esther (Chester) Tomson of Orangeburg; three brothers, Everett Rogers of Sumter, William (Billie) Rogers of Manning and Charles (Cindy) Rogers of Sumter; a grandson, Christopher Crews; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a son, Donald C. Crews Jr.; two sisters, Jacqueline Rogers and Barbara Bianco; and a brother, David J. Rogers.

Graveside services were held on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, in the Evergreen Memorial Park with the Rev. Dr. Ryan Pack officiating.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 867, Sumter, SC 29151 or to a charity of one’s choice.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory of Sumter was in charge of the arrangements.