Miscellaneous Greenwood County, South Carolina Obituaries

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Sallie Black, 100, ex-teacher
SALUDA Sallie Edwards "Mrs. Sallie" Black, 100, a former teacher, died April 28, 2000, at Self Memorial Hospital in Greenwood. Widow of O.W. Black Jr., she was born in Saluda County, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clark Edwards. She attended Winthrop College and taught in the public schools of Cheraw, Bennetsville and Chesterfield before returning to Saluda County in 1930. She then taught in Batesburg and Saluda schools. After 1932, she helped her husband run their cattle business at The Circle B Ranch. She joined Red Bank Baptist Church in 1937 and served as a children s Sunday school teacher for more than 40 years and as a director of children s church. She was the Sunbeam leader, director of the Ridge Association and the WMU at the church for many years. She also worked with the Training Union and BYPU. She was a member of the Saluda Gardens Club, the WCTU and LTL, and served as a substitute teacher and lunchroom supervisor. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harriet Black Davis of Kings Mountain, N.C.; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services were at 11:30 a.m. today at Red Bank Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 7-9 tonight at Ramey Funeral Home. Ramey Funeral Home is in charge.

Kathryn Elizabeth Henderson Capici
HILTON HEAD ISLAND Kathryn Elizabeth Henderson Capici, 77, wife of Anthony J. Capici, died April 29, 2000, at her home. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Charles A. Henderson and Kate Calvert. She moved to Hilton Head Island in 1972. She retried as an executive secretary with Palmetto Electric and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Weldon (Ronnie Capici) Wall and Mrs. Phillip J. (Kathryn Capici Porter); a brother, Charles A. Henderson of Columbia; and four grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. William Rumsey. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer s Respite and Resource, 50 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29928. The Island Funeral Home is in charge.

Marie Claxton, 100, retired teacher
GREENWOOD Marie LeVerne Smith Claxton, a retired school teacher, died April 29, 2000, at the Martha Franks Retirement Center, Laurens, at the age of 100. The widow of M.L. Claxton, she was born in Rocky Ford, Ga., a daughter of the late Dr. Charles Oslin Smith and Mary L. Benedict. She attended Oglethorpe University, taught in Atlanta public schools and was a member of the Georgia Retired Teachers Association. She was a charter member of Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, Atlanta, and the Aliae Sunday School Class of the church. Living in Greenwood since 1953 and formerly of 429 Pennsylvania Ave., she was a member of First Baptist Church of Greenwood and the Benson Sunday School Class. She was also a member of Mount Ariel Chapter of NSDAR, the Greenwood Woman s Club and the Daffodil Garden Club. She was the last member of her immediate family. Survivors include nieces and a nephew. Graveside services will be at 3 Wednesday in Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, conducted by Willard D. Smith. Memorials may be made to a charity of one s choice. Blyth Funeral Home, Greenwood, is in charge.

Leon W. Crouch
BATESBURG Leon Walter Crouch, 91, widower of Sarah Hann Crouch, died April 29, 2000. Born in Saluda County, he was a son of the late Frank W. and Annie Winn Crouch. He worked with the South Carolina Highway Department Engineers from 1928-42 and with the U.S. Engineers from 1942-44. After serving in the Army during World War II, he returned to form Crouch Brothers Farm and Construction. He served on many Saluda County agricultural committees and was named Saluda County Cattleman of the Year in 1993. He was a member of St. John s United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, L. Edwin Crouch of Batesburg; a daughter, Mrs. Martin (Linda) Lightsey of Staunton, Va.; a brother, Frank W. Crouch of White Rock; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Barr-Price Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Marty Nason. Burial will be in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Pallbearers are William C. Bodie, Lex Boozer, Ellis Stockman, Fowler Cary, J.F. Wise, Ronnie Howey, Jean Wise and Calvin Jones. Visitation is from 7-8:30 tonight at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. John s United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2220, Batesburg-Leesville, S.C. 29070. Barr-Price Funeral Home, Batesburg-Leesville, is in charge.

Sam Guilford Jr.
ABBEVILLE Sam Jefferson Guilford Jr., 65, of 107 Rosemont Terrace, husband of Lottie Jean Ayers Guilford, died April 30, 2000, at his home. Services will be announced by Harris Funeral Home, which is in charge.

Odell Lagroone
GREENWOOD Odell Lagroone, 72, of 410 Owens, died April 29, 2000, at Self Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenwood County, he was a son of the late Herbert and Sarah Ann Payne Lagroone. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a brother, Tom Lagroone of Greenwood; three sisters, Eula Oesby and Kattie M. Benson, both of Baltimore and Mattie Klugh of Abbeville; and a nephew reared in the home, Randy McBride. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Percival-Tompkins Funeral Home, conducted by Elder O.A. Klugh. Burial will be in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers and flower bearers are nephews and nieces. Visitation is at the home of a niece, Aretha Tompkins, 220 Sylvan Road, Avondale subdivision, Greenwood. Percival-Tompkins Funeral Home is in charge.

Nancy W. Mobley
CENTRAL Nancy Rhoda Winkler Mobley, 83, of 134 White Oak Circle, widow of James Cecil Mobley, died April 29, 2000, at her home. Born in Cleveland, Ga., she was a daughter the late John Wesley and Maggie Lackey Mobley. She was a former employee of J.P. Stevens and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a son, James Curtis Mobley of Gadsden, Ala.; two daughters, Bernice M. Evans of the home and Betty M. Sears of Central; a brother, John Henry Winkler of Greenwood; two sisters, Ann Johnson of Abbeville and Mary Medlin of Hodges; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 Tuesday at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, with burial in Memory Gardens. Visitation is from 7-9 tonight at the funeral home. Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home is in charge.

Dorothy Raines
HONEA PATH Dorothy Mervis Clemmons Raines, 59, of 1315 Chiquola Ave., wife of Glen Raines, died May 1, 2000, at Anderson Area Medical Center. Born in Donaldsonville, Ga., she was a daughter of the late Jeff and Verdie Lena Avirett{* cq *} Clemmons. She was a homemaker and attended Broadmouth Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of the home; three sons, Edward Ray Raines of Donalds and Thomas Raines and Franklin Raines, both of Woodfin, N.C.; a daughter, Lena Jane Raines of the home; four brothers, Kenneth Clemmons of Chicago, Donald Clemmons of Barto, Fla., Harry Clemmons of Liberty, Texas, Thomas Clemmons of Marion, N.C.; and 15 grandchildren. Services will be at 4 Wednesday at Honea Path Church of God of Prophecy, conducted by the Rev. Barry Sutton. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 3. Visitation is from 7-9 Tuesday at Pruitt Funeral Home. The family is at the home. Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge.

Eddie Janette Worthy
COLUMBIA Eddie Janette Worthy, 82, died April 26, 2000. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Doc and Orie Lake. Survivors include a sister, Louise Lake Grant; and two grandchildren. Services will be at 3 today at United Baptist Church, with burial in Palmetto Cemetery. Leevy s Funeral Home, Taylor Street, is in charge.

Alice C. Breeden
SALUDA Alice C. Breeden, 92, widow of Howard Breeden, died April 30, 2000, at Saluda Nursing Center. Born in Saluda County, she was a daughter of the late Joshua and Adelia Culbreath. She was a member of Branch Hill United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher and a member of the senior choir and the Willing Workers. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. She was the last member of her immediate family. Services will be at 2 Thursday at Branch Hill United Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Willie J. Key. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 Wednesday at Logan Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Branch Hill United Methodist Church. Logan Funeral Home is in charge.

Mary Fleming Brown
MARION Mary Fleming Brown, 82, of Penderboro Road, widow of D.B. Brown Jr., died April 21, 2000, at Marion County Medical Center. Born in Greenwood, she was a daughter of the late Henry Quincy and Mattie Bell Hamilton Fleming. She retired from J.P. Stevens Co. in 1981, after 24 years of service. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Laurinburg. Survivors include a son, Richard Brown of Raeford; two daughters, Ann B. Chavis of Surfside Beach and Brenda Foxworth of Marion; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services were held at First United Methodist Church of Laurinburg, conducted by the Rev. Frank Garrison. Burial was in Mary Love Cemetery in Hamlet. Memorials may be made to Marion County Library, c/o Bookmobile, 101 E. Court St., Marion, S.C. 29571.

Bill Coleman
BELTON Charles William "Bill" Coleman Jr., 50, of 222 Forest Lane, died April 30, 2000, at his home. Born in Greenwood, he was a son of Audrey Stewart Coleman and the late Charles William Coleman. He was a graduate of Mars Hill College and a management employee in the textile industry. He was a member of Belton Presbyterian Church, where he was a Sunday school teacher and an ordained elder. Survivors include his mother of the home and an aunt of the home, Blanche Stewart. Services will be at 2 Wednesday at Belton Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. Will Nickles and Dr. John LeHeup. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories. Visitation is from 6-8 tonight at Cox Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Rose Ramer Cancer Clinic, Anderson Area Medical Center, 800 N. Fant St., Anderson S.C. 29621; or to Belton Presbyterian Church Music Fund, 405 Holmes St., Belton, S.C. 29627. Cox Funeral Home is in charge.

Socrates Lee Greene Jr.
COLUMBIA Socrates Lee Greene Jr., of 207 E. Hampton Way, died April 29, 2000. Born in Charleston, he was a son of Socrates Lee and Sandra Boozer Greene. Survivors include his parents, a brother, Chris Davis and two sisters, Candace Greene and Chloe Greene, all of the home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Boozer of Greenwood, Trudie Greene-Trappier and Daniel Blunt; and a great-grandmother, Jane Crosson. Services will be at 3 Wednesday at First Nazareth Baptist Church, Gervais Street, with burial in Lincoln Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 2. Leevy s Funeral Home, Taylor Street, is in charge.

Sam Guilford Jr.
ABBEVILLE Sam Jefferson Guilford Jr., 65, of 107 Rosemont Terrace, husband of Lottie Jean Ayers Guilford, died April 30, 2000, at his home. Born in Hartford, Ala., he was a son of the late Sam Jefferson Guilford Sr. and Mary Louise Carter Guilford. He graduated from Auburn University in 1957 and retired from the management department at Milliken Textiles. He was a member of Abbeville First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of the home; a son, Sam Jefferson Guilford III of Abbeville; two daughters, Jeanne Ware of Abbeville and Jill Kagley of Greenwood; three sisters, Louise Laye of Headland, Ala., Charlotte MacDonald of Mobile, Ala. and Martha Hatcher of Hartford; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 4 Tuesday at Long Cane Cemetery, conducted by the Revs. Rieney Koschel and David Evans. The family is at the home. Memorials may be made to Greenwood Christian School, 2026 Woodlawn Road, Greenwood, S.C. 29649. Harris Funeral Home is in charge.

Murray A. Kneece
AIKEN Murray A. Kneece, 68, of 75 Mixon Road, husband of Mozelle Fox Kneece, died May 1, 2000, at his home. Born in Aiken County, he was a son of the late James W. and Allie Altman Kneece. He retired from the Coast Guard and was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of VFW Post 10601 and the American Legion Post in Columbia. Survivors include his wife of Aiken; two sons, Jim Kneece of Aiken and Gene Busbee of Greenwood; seven daughters, Donna Smith of Clearwater, Amy West, Vickey Beckham, Lois Kneece and Carolyn Anderson, all of Greenwood, Cheryl Porterfield of Ludwici, Ga. and Lynn DeLoach of Warner Robins, Ga.; two sisters, Girlie Cushman of Windsor and Mildred Lowe of El Chentro, Calif.; two brothers, Ethridge Kneece of Trenton and Leroy Carroll of Pontiac; 21 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 Wednesday in Aiken Memorial Park, conducted by the Rev. Mark Watford and the Rev. Kenneth DeLoach. Pallbearers are Curtis Canty, Robert Kneece, Eddie Cook, Cleve West, James Barron and Gene Busbee. Visitation is from 7-9 tonight at Napier Funeral Home. The family is at the home. Napier Funeral Home is in charge.

Mary Mathis
TRENTON Mary Alice Edwards Mathis, 87, of 401 Church St., died May 1, 2000, at her home. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Van E. Edwards Sr. and Dora Deloach Edwards. She was a homemaker and a former member of Country Gardeners Garden Club. She was a member of Episcopal Church of Our Saviour. Survivors include a daughter, Cathryn M. Brice of Trenton; a son, Eugene C. Mathis Jr. of Albany, Ga.; a sister, Helen E. Herlong of Johnston; and five grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 4 Wednesday in Ebenezer Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 tonight at the home. Memorials may be made to the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Trenton or St. Joseph Hospice.

Leonard Napp
LEXINGTON Leonard Napp, 75, husband of Vivian Ross Napp, died April 24, 2000. Born in Yonkers, N.Y., he was a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Andreckek Napp and a World War II Army veteran, serving in Europe. He received a master s of science degree in music education from Columbia University, New York City, in 1950 and taught music in Florida and Georgia. He also worked as a manager with W.T. Grant in Crisfield, Md., and in other retail sales positions. He moved to Columbia in 1969 and served as the Canteen Officer for the Dorn VA Hospital until 1971. Survivors include his wife; a son, Barry Ross Napp of Newport News, Va.; two daughters, Barbara Napp McLeod of Greenwood and Lori Roberta Napp of Vero Beach, Fla.; and three grandsons. Graveside services were Monday in Florence National Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Stephen Todd of Greenwood. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Dorothy Raines
HONEA PATH Dorothy Mervis Clemmons Raines, 59, of 1315 Chiquola Ave., wife of Glen Raines, died May 1, 2000, at Anderson Area Medical Center. Born in Donaldsonville, Ga., she was a daughter of the late Jeff and Verdie Lena Avirett Clemmons. She was a homemaker and attended Broadmouth Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of the home; three sons, Edward Ray Raines of Donalds and Thomas Raines and Franklin Raines, both of Woodfin, N.C.; a daughter, Lena Jane Raines of the home; four brothers, Kenneth Clemmons of Chicago, Donald Clemmons of Barto, Fla., Harry Clemmons of Liberty, Texas, Thomas Clemmons of Marion, N.C.; and 15 grandchildren. Services will be at 4 Wednesday at Honea Path Church of God of Prophecy, conducted by the Rev. Barry Sutton. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church at 3. Visitation is from 7-9 tonight at Pruitt Funeral Home. The family is at the home. Pruitt Funeral Home is in charge.

Alfred Reaves
MONCKS CORNER Alfred Reaves, 48, husband of Vera Mae Reaves, died April 27, 2000. Born in Moncks Corner, he was a son of Oliver and Louise Manigault Reaves. Survivors include his wife; children, Maier Reaves of Lawton, Okla., Laquana Reaves of Greensboro, N.C., Alrecho Reaves of Paris Island, Marvin Reaves of Greenwood and Mark Reaves and Alfred Reaves Jr., both of Moncks Corner; and four brothers. Services will be at 2 Wednesday at Anderson Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 7-8 tonight at Tew s Funeral Home. Tew s Funeral Home is in charge.

Irvine J. Branham
LUGOFF Mrs. Irvine Jay Branham, 86, widow of Charles Tillman Branham, died May 1, 2000. Born in Saluda County, she was a daughter of the late Simeon Cromer and Daisy Stewart Jay. She was a charter member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for 32 years. Survivors include four sons, Charlie M. Branham and Robert L. Branham, both of Lugoff and Wayne T. Branham and Larry E. Branham, both of California; two sisters, Celestia J. Magni of Lexington and Marie J. Rodgers of Greenwood; a brother, Luther E. Jay of Saluda; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 Thursday at Hillcrest Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is from 7-9 tonight at Kornegay Funeral Home. Kornegay Funeral Home, Lugoff-Elgin, is in charge.

Joan F. Craig
GREENVILLE Joan Fallon Craig, 48, of 5 Stillwood Drive, died May 1, 2000. Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of Leone Hollister Craig and James Edison Craig. She was a graduate of Furman University and a personnel accountant for Greenville County School District. She was a member of St. Mary s Catholic Church. Survivors include her mother of Greenville; her father of Abbeville; a son, Alexander Craig, and a brother, J. Michael Craig, both of Greenville. Graveside services will be private. Visitation is from 7-8 tonight at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. Family members are at their respective homes. Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of South Carolina, 2712 Middleburg Drive, Suite 220, Columbia, S.C. 29204. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown, is in charge.

Willie T. Dennis
RIDGE SPRING Willie T. Dennis, 84, formerly of 3545 Columbia Highway, died May 1, 2000, at Pepper Hill Nursing Home in Aiken. Born in Willington, she was a daughter of the late David and Kizziah Speed Turman. She was a member of Holy Rock Reformed Episcopal Church in Willington. She was the last member of her immediate family. The family is at the home of a niece, Leila Norman, 3545 Columbia Highway, Ridge Spring. Services will be announced by Walker Funeral Home, McCormick, which is in charge.

Allie B. Hart
BELTON Allie Bagwell Hart, formerly of 101 Poplar Ave., died May 1, 2000, at Willow Creek Nursing Center in Iva. Born in Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Mallie Lollis Bagwell. She was a retiree of Blair Mills and a member of Belton Church of God. Survivors include a daughter, Alma Hall of Belton; a brother, J.B. Bagwell of Abbeville; a sister, Margie Haynes Knight of Honea Path; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Services will be at 2 Thursday at Belton Church of God, with burial in Garden of Memories, Belton. Visitation is from 7-9 tonight at Cox Funeral Home. Family members are at their respective homes. Cox Funeral Home is in charge.

Eugene C. Helms
HARTSVILLE Eugene C. Helms, 85, husband of Ruth Easterline Helms, died May 2, 2000. Born in Union County, he was a son of the late Raymond Creighton and Cora Elizabeth Helms Helms. He was a member of First Baptist Church, the Adult Senior Choir, Fellowship Sunday School Class and a worker in the junior department. He was also a past deacon of New Providence Baptist Church and active with Boy Scouts. He was a manager of Sumter Dairy for 16 years. Survivors include his wife of Hartsville; a son, Charles E. Helms of Hartsville; a daughter, Mrs. Wesley (Betty) Haynes of Greenwood; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild; and two step-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Bob Cline and Dr. Clarence Elmore. Burial will be in New Providence Cemetery. Visitation is today at the home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church. Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is in charge.

Ernest Laferriere Sr.
NINETY SIX Ernest Joseph Laferriere Sr., 75, of 324 Port Royal Drive, husband of Jean Peck Laferriere, died May 2, 2000, at his home. Services will be announced by Blyth Funeral Home, which is in charge.

Mamie N. Myers
RIDGE SPRING Mamie Norman Myers, 47, of 3545 Columbia Highway, died May 1, 2000, at Palmetto Baptist Hospital in Columbia. Born in McCormick, she was a daughter of the late Jim and Mary Turman Norman. She graduated from Ridge Spring-Monetta High School in 1971, from Aiken Technical College in 1973 and from Paine College, Augusta, Ga., in 1978. She served with Wachovia Bank of Columbia for 18 years and was a member of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Aiken. Survivors include four sisters, Mary Norman-Boyd and Leila Norman, both of Ridge Spring, Bobbie Norman-Tutt of Aiken and Izora Norman-Gunter of Augusta; and three brothers, Charles Norman and Wilbert Norman, both of Ridge Spring and Joe Lewis Norman of Aiken. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 4 Friday at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Aiken, conducted by the Rev. Michael Oenbrink. Walker Funeral Home, McCormick, is in charge.

Louise B. Planer
JOHNSTON Louise Bledsoe Planer, 83, of 207 Pecan St., died May 1, 2000, at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Born in Johnston, she was a daughter of the late Pierce Butler and Lucia King Bledsoe. She was a hair stylist with Modern Beauty Shop for many years and a member of Johnston United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Billy Planer of Midwest City, Okla. and Johnny Planer of Garner, N.C.; two brothers, William Bledsoe and Joe King, both of Johnston; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 Thursday at Johnston United Methodist Church, conducted by Dr. Keith Polk and the Rev. Lowell Clark. Burial will be in Mount of Olives Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 tonight at Bland Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Johnston United Methodist Church. Bland Funeral Home is in charge.

Nona Ree Rutland
RIDGE SPRING Nona Ree Harsey Rutland, of 210 DuBose St., widow of Floyd Carlton Rutland, died May 1, 2000. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints, Silverbluff Ward, Aiken. Survivors include two sons, Willie C. Rutland of Ridge Spring and David C. Rutland of Mesa, Ariz.; two daughters, Valerie Whittle of Johnston and Elaine Clawson of Midwest City, Okla.; a brother, William K. Harsey of Homeland, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Cumbee-Palmer Funeral Home, with burial in Ridge Spring Cemetery. Visitation is from 7-8:30 tonight at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice Care of Tri County, 111 Executive Pointe Blvd., Columbia, S.C. 29210. Cumbee-Palmer Funeral Home of Ridge Spring is in charge.

Lucille Rita Spivey
LORIS Lucille Rita Spivey, 74, wife of Victor Wendell Spivey, died May 1, 2000, at Loris Community Hospital. Born in Harvey, La., she was a daughter of the late Edward Joseph Carlos and Olga Poirier. She was a homemaker and a member of Loris First Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of Loris; three sons, Barry Spivey and Paul Ray Spivey, both of Loris and Bruce Allan Spivey of Union Mills, N.C.; two daughters, Donna Maria Boozer of Greenwood and June Ellen Lewis of Eastover; five brothers, Raymon Carlos and Roy Carlos, both of Belle Chase, La., Eugene Carlos and Ruben Carlos, both of New Orleans and Donald Carlos of Houma, La.; three sisters, Joyce Whitman of Couer Dalene, Idaho, Iris Pitrie of Houma and Claire Mackin of Foxworth, Miss.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hardwick Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Earl J. Spivey Jr. Burial will be in Twin City Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 7-9 tonight at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 93, Loris, S.C. 29569. Hardwick Funeral Home is in charge.

Johnny J. Watts Sr.
GREENWOOD Johnny Joseph Watts Sr., 58, of 143 University St., husband of Earline Roper Watts, died May 2, 2000, at Self Memorial Hospital. Born in Greenwood County, he was a son of the late Brawley Ted Watts Sr. and Ruby Lee Williams Watts. He was a member of Old Mount Zion Baptist Church, Epworth. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Johnny Joseph Watts Jr. of Yuma, Ariz. and Leon Frederick Watts of Greenwood; three stepsons, Bernard Roper of Greenwood, Vincent Roper of Fountain Inn and Travis Cunningham of Ware Shoals; four daughters, Erica Watts of the home, Pricilla Parks of Edgefield, LaQuetta Wideman and Cassandra Quarles, both of Greenwood; six brothers, Brawley Watts Jr., Jimmy Lee Watts, Henry Watts, Bryant Arthur Watts, Paul Dunbar Watts and Rufus Earl Watts, all of Greenwood; a sister, Mary Mobley of Greenwood; 18 grandchildren, two reared in the home, Eryn Watts and Kezoria Moss; and a great-grandchild. Services will be announced by Percival-Tompkins Funeral Home, which is in charge.

Margaret A. Woods
ELGIN Margaret Ann Woods, 65, widow of Lloyd N. Woods Sr., died May 1, 2000. Born in Junior, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Homer C. and Mabel Shomo Wagner. She retired from K-Mart. Survivors include two sons, Lloyd N. Woods Jr. of Troutdale, Ore. and Robert Ray Woods of San Diego; two daughters, Susan Kay Perry of Lugoff and Debra Ann Braciszewski of Columbia; a brother, James E. Wagner of Saluda; two sisters, Helen F. Galusha of Fonda, N.Y. and Kathy Warren of Garland, Texas; two grandsons, a step-granddaughter and a step-great-grandson. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street, Columbia, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation is from 7-9 tonight at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street, Columbia, is in charge.