MCCARTY, Vestal
Vestal Ray McCarty, 62, of Bonneau, S.C., former president of Wetterau Foods, died Wednesday in a Moncks Corner hospital.
The funeral services and burial will be held in Tallahassee, FL. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS, CORNER, S.C. from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. this Thursday evening. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.
Mr. McCarty was born Jan. 4, 1940, in Danville, Illinois, a son of Leotis McCarty and Vivian Davis McCarty. He formerly served in the Marine Corps Reserve. He was predeceased by a son, Michael McCarty, and a sister, Shirley Jones.
Surviving are, his wife Valerie Goulding McCarty; three sons, Matthew McCarty and Morry McCarty both of Bonneau, and Mark McCarty, Sr., of Tallahassee, FL; a sister, Sally Mariatt of Danville, Illinois; a brother, Fredrick McCarty of Cabot; Arkansas; and five grandchildren.
ROBINSON, Flossie
Entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 29, 2002, Mrs. Flossie Robinson, formerly of 29 Sires St. She is the beloved mother of Mr. Joseph Robinson, Sr. (Wilhelmenia), grandmother of Mr. Joseph Robinson, Jr. (Mary), Janet Robinson Simmons, and Isadora Smith. Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
GIVENS, Charlotte
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 9, 2002, Mrs. Charlotte F. Chapman Givens of 62 Bogard Street, Charleston, S.C. 29403, the wife of the late Mr. Peter K. Givens. She is the beloved sister of the late Mrs. Julia C. Westpoint, the late Mr. Benjamin D. Chapman, Mr. Louis Chapman, Deacon John T. Chapman, and Mr. Clarence P. Chapman. She is the aunt of Mrs. Jonzeeta B.C. Wright, Mrs. Belinda (Johnny) McLaughlin, and Mr. John J. Chapman. Devoted friends Mrs. Harriet G. Simpson and Mrs. Martha Sanders. Arrangements have been entrusted to G.W. HEYWARD'S MORTUARY, 12-14 Dewey Street, Charleston, S.C. 29403 (843) 577-6497. Funeral notice later.
CAMPBELL, Nellie
ANDERSON - Nellie Chastain Campbell, 80, of 208 Edwards Drive, died Wednesday, July 10, 2002, at Anderson Area Medical Center.
Born in Anderson, she was a retired textile employee and was a restaurant employee. She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. Post #5996, and was a member of Taylor Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Surviving are one son, William E. Pruitt, of Moncks Corner; one brother, Ralph Chastain, of Anderson; two sister, Macy Chastain Barhett of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Thelma Chastain Gambrell of Taylors; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was the widow of George Wayne Campbell and the daughter of the late John Frank and Minnie Hanks Chastain. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Wade, Gus, Guy, and Joe Chastain, and by three sisters, Madge Chastain McClain, Clara Chastain, and Louise Chastain Phillips.
Services will be at 3 p.m., Friday, at Taylor Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church by the Rev. Brent Lollis and the Rev. Tommy Wooten. Burial will be in the Belton City cemetery. The body is at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Downtown Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Thursday. The body will be placed in the church at 2:30 p.m., Friday. The family is at the residence, 208 Edwards Drive, Anderson.
SULLIVAN-KING MORTUARY, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, in charge of arrangements.
BROWN, Leah
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Leah McBride Brown, age 91, widow of Joe Henry Brown and daughter of the late Sam Richard McBride and Annie Lou Witherspoon McBride. She is also the mother of Evangelist Rosa Bell Evans and grandmother Sister Rosa Mae and Bishop James Cooper. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2002, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Easler Highway, Snow Hill Community of Greeleyville, S.C. The Reverend Talbert Dickson, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence, 2609 Easler Highway, Snow Hill Community of Greeleyville, S.C. These services have been entrusted to SAMUELS FUNERAL HOME, LLC., OF MANNING, S.C.
ALSTON, JR., William
William B. Alston, Jr., 68, of 103 Elijah Street, Springfield, a retired Air Force T/Sgt., died Thursday in Charleston, S.C. Born in Charleston, he had been a 34 year resident in Springfield and retired from Baystate Medical Center, in Springfield. He was a member of Third Baptist Church, and a member of Harmony Lodge #140 of IBPOE of W, where he served on the Past Exalted Rulers Council #149, Past State President of New England States and Eastern Canada, Past Grand Exalted Ruler, National Active Exalted Rulers Council, Past Grand Exalted Rulers Council. He was the Grand District Deputy over two councils and one lodge, was a member of the local Beauty and Talent, Hospitality, and Antler Guard Departments and was a General in the Massachusetts State Brigade. He was also a member of the American Legion, and Carl Talbot Post Veterans of Foreign Wards. He leaves his wife, Elizabeth Margaret (Weldon) Alston of Springfield; a son, Sherman William Pittman, Jr., of Springfield; a daughter, Yvette A. Weldon of Chicopee; five sisters, Susan Ann Taylor, Virginia Sweeper, and Mary Ann Jefferson, all of Charleson, S.C., Emily Thornton of Virginia, and Patricia Simpson of Detroit, Mich.; three brothers, Robert Alston, and Elvin Alston, both of Charleston, S.C., and Norman Alston of New York; six sisters-in-law, Martha Alston, Isabella Alston, Sarah Orr, Doris Ezell, Hanna Weldon, and Augusta Weldon; three brothers-in-law, James Thornton, Joseph Simpson, and Arnold Simpson; two God-children, Ashley Williams, and Shellis Wells; and a devoted friend, Arleen Diggs. Funeral services will be held Friday at 12 noon in Third Baptist Church, 149 Walnut Street, with burial in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial cemetery. The calling hour is 11 a.m. to noon Friday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Forget-Me-Not Temple, c/o The Education Dept. HARRELL FUNERAL HOME is in charge of local arrangements.
MCGOWAN, Rosalie
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Rosalie Alice Rose McGowan and of her nieces, Mrs. Pamela Levine, Mrs. Alicia Roper, Mrs. Kathleen Dingle, Mrs. Carlotta Dennis, Ms. Tonya Roper, Mrs. Karen White, nephews, Mr. Edward Rose IV, and Mr. Thomas Rose, grandnieces, grandnephews, sisters-in-law, cousins are respectfully invited to attend her homegoing services on Friday afternoon, July 12, 2002, at 1 p.m., in "Mother Emanuel" A.M.E. Church, 110 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. The Rev. Dr. William Smith, Jr., Senior Pastor, with inhumation following in Emanuel A.M.E. cemetery. Friends may call in the chapel at Harleston-Boags, Inc., on Thursday afternoon, July 11, 2002, from 2 until 5 p.m. Mrs. McGowan will repose in Emanuel Church on Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. A quiet hour with family members will be observed from 7 until 8 p.m., and after at 1263 Marvin Ave. (West Ashley) Charleston, S.C. Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, 121 Calhoun St. (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
GUYTON, Sabina S.
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Guyton are invited to attend her services, Thursday, July 11, 2002, at the graveside, Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens, at 4 o'clock.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
WOODRUFF, Donald
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Woodruff are invited to attend the memorial service of the former Thursday, July 11, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 11:00 o'clock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, Maryland 20852, or Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, c/o Roper Hospital, 316 Calhoun Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
CLONTZ, SR., Ronald
Ronald Lee Clontz, Sr., 52, of Ladson, died at his residence.
Memorial services will be Wednesday, July 10, 2002, at 4 p.m., at James A. Dyal Funeral Home Oakbrook Chapel in Dorchester Memory Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville. Burial will be in Dorchester Memory Gardens.
Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home Oakbrook Chapel from 3 to 4 o'clock this (Wednesday) afternoon.
Mr. Clontz was born December 8, 1949, in Ashville, N.C., a son of James Garrett Clontz and Ollie Parris Clontz.
He was a graduate of Summerville High School. He was an Army veteran serving in the Infantry Division during the Viet Nam War. He received the Purple Heart. He was an automobile salesman. He was a member of Summerville Baptist Church.
Surviving are, his mother of Summerville; his brother, James Clontz of Jeffersontown, Ky.; his sister, Marilyn Adair of Mehlbach, Germany; a son, Lee Clontz, Jr., of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter, Terri Clontz of Goose Creek, S.C.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vietnam Veteran Memorial Fund, 1023 15th Street N.W., 2nd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 South Main Street, Summerville, S.C.
BARRETT, Ruby
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of July 9, 2002, Ruby Freeman Corprew Barrett, widow of LeRoy M. Barrett. Residence, Hanahan, South Carolina. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this Thursday afternoon, July 11, 2002, at 1:00 o'clock. Interment, Chesapeake Memorial Gardens, Great Bridge, VA.
Mrs. Barrett was born February 21, 1915 in Bethel, NC, the daughter of the late James Mack Corprew and Mrs. Elinora Gibson Corprew. She was a member of Midland Park United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and was a homemaker.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Terry Onspaugh of Hanahan, S.C.; three granddaughters, Kimberly O. Truslow, Karen O. Pope and Katherine Dianne Onspaugh, and a great-grandson, Kemp J. Truslow.
Friends may call at STUHR'S GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL this Thursday from 12:00 noon until time of service.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Midland Park United Methodist Church, 2301 Midland Park Rd., N. Charleston, S.C. 29406.
WILLIAMS, Roy
The relatives and friends of Mr. Roy F. Williams, Sr. of Bonneau, S.C. are invited to attend his funeral services Friday, July 12, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Canaan Pentecostal Church, St. Stephen, S.C. Interment, Good Shepherd cemetery. Viewing will be Thursday from 3-8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 7-8 p.m. at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
