Chief Petty Officer ( Retired) Roy M. Bethea, brother of Ms. Brenda Bethea (Dillon, SC) and Mr. Anthony Mills (Las Vegas, NV), transitioned Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Sentara Careplex Hospital, Hampton, Virginia.

The family of Chief Petty Officer (Retired) Roy M. Bethea has entrusted his local care to C. C. Carter Funeral Home and Final care by Bartels Funeral Home. Dillion, South Carolina.

Services

Viewing Tuesday
April 7, 2026
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
C.C. Carter Funeral Home
3700 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23607

Public Viewing Friday

April 10, 2026

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Samuel Bartell Memorial Chapel

1309 East Calhoun Street

Dillon, South Carolina 29536

A Homegoing Celebration Saturday
April 11, 2026
11:00 AM
Shiloh United Methodist Church
1946 Ira Rd.
Fork, SC 29543

Interment with Military Honors Saturday
April 11, 2026
1:00 PM
Restheaven Cemetery
34 Haymount RD.
Latta, SC 29565

The Bethea and Mills families ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.