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South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920

PRIDGEN, Carl
Carl Craven Pridgen 61, of Pine Lake Drive, died Friday, June 21, 2002, at his residence.
He was born August 6, 1940, in Myrtle Beach, S.C., a son of the late Carl Columbus and Annelle Garr Pridgen.
Mr. Pridgen was a Myrtle Beach High School graduate and attended Georgia Tech and Ringling School of Art. He was a life member of the Myrtle Beach Elks Lodge and held several offices on the local, state and national levels. He also was an avid golfer.
Surviving are; his wife Evelyn H. Pridgen, a son, C. Ed Hopper and wife Nancy of Surfside Beach, five daughters, Cheryl Riddick and husband Bob of Lexington, S.C., Sara Todd of Clearwater, FL, Jeanette Altman and husband Tracy, Lynn Pridgen both of Sarasota, FL, and Clara Surrett and husband Tim of Myrtle Beach. Two brothers, Bill Pridgen and wife Dee, Roy Pridgen and wife Paula both of Myrtle Beach. Also survived by eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a niece and several nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 Saturday, at MCMILLAN-SMALL FUNERAL HOME.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, June 23, 2002, at the Myrtle Beach Elks Lodge.
Memorial can be made to the Charity of One's Choice.

WEBSTER, Christopher
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of June 20, 2002, Christopher Michael Webster, husband of Shannon Marie Webster, Residence, Ladson, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Webster are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in Adams Run Baptist Church, Monday morning, June 24, 2002 at ten o'clock. Interment, Beech Hill cemetery (Givhans). Friends may call at STUHR'S WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL Sunday evening from six until eight o'clock.
Mr. Webster was born in Charleston, S.C., the son of Ronnie Anderson Hughes and Debrah Webster Hughes. He was employed as a plumber at W.B. Guimarin Mcchanical Contractors. He attended Adams Run Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife; one son- Christopher Anderson Webster; one maternal grandmother- Dolly Webster of Adams run, S.C.; one paternal grandmother- Minnie Joe Hutto of Summerville, S.C.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Christopher Michael Webster fund in c/o Adams Run Baptist Church, Hwy 176, P. O. box 25, Adams Run, S.C. 29426.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL

SANDERS, Rita
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Rita Cone Sanders, widow of Charles "Paul" Sanders, Jr., are invited to attend her funeral service this afternoon at 3 o'clock in The First Baptist Church of Ravenel. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the church from 2 o'clock until the hour of service today.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The First Baptist Church of Ravenel, 5987 Hwy, 165, Ravenel, S.C. 29470.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

JAYROE, John
GEORGETOWN- John Bernard Jayroe, Jr., 45, died Thursday, June 20, 2002, at his residence. Mr. Jayroe was born in Georgetown on December 28, 1956, a son of the late John Bernard Jayroe and Shelva Jean Simpson Jayroe. He was a graduate of Winyah High School and was employed by International Paper Company. Mr. Jayroe was a member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church and was an avid fisherman.
Surviving are: two sons, T. Nicholas Jayroe and Joshua C. Jayroe, both of Georgetown; a brother, William G. "Greg" Jayroe of Murrells Inlet; a nephew, William G. Jayroe, Jr. of Georgetown; and a niece, Shelva Monroe Goude of Georgetown; and a number of uncles and aunts.
Funeral services will be three o'clock Sunday afternoon, June 23, 2002, in Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Phillip C. Thrailkill and the Rev. Richard C. Jayroe. Burial will follow in Elmwood cemetery Annex under the direction of the GEORGETOWN CHAPEL OF MAYER FUNERAL HOME.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from seven to nine Saturday evening, June 22, 2002.

WASHINGTON, Ruthie
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Ruthie Mae (Lillie) Washington, those of her husband, Mr. Stephen James Washington, sons and daughters, Mr. Earl Richardson, Messrs. Leo, Vincent, Nathaniel and Clyde Washington, Ms. Sharon Johnson, Ms. Valerie Washington, Ms. Vanessa Williams and the late Cletis (Duke) Washington, stepchildren, Mrs. Lucille Jordan and Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell are invited to attend her funeral services on Monday, June 24, 2002 1 p.m. At St. James Presbyterian Church (USA) 1314 Secessionville Road, James Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERAL, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the church on Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church 12 noon Monday. Interment: Stem Point cemetery, James Island, S.C.

DAVIS, Edith
The relatives and friends of Edith Browder Davis, widow of Edward Braxton Davis, Jr., are invited to attend her funeral services, Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 2 o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. The burial will be private at a later date in Portsmouth, Va.
Memorials may be made to The Cathedral of St. Luke & St. Paul, 126 Coming Street, Charleston, SC 29403.

MILEY, Aline
The relatives and friends of Aline Wulbern Miley, widow of Percy Miley are invited to attned her funeral services, Sunday at 4 o'clock in The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at J. HENRY STUHR, INC. DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Saturday, from six to eight o'clock.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 714 Riverdale Avenue, Charleston, S.C. 29407.

ROLLINS, Frances
The relatives and friends of Frances Roberts Rollins, widow of Eugene Porter Rollins, Sr., are invited to attend her funeral services Monday at 11 o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Interment, Holy Cross cemetery. Friends may call at Stuhr's Downtown Chapel one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Ste. #504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.

MENCKEN, Martha
The relatives and friends of Martha Bowman Mencken, widow of Fred C. Mencken, Sr., are invited to attend her funeral services at the graveside Sunday at 2 o'clock in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Sunday 12:00 noon to 1:30 PM.

BROWN, Nathaniel
The relatives of Mr. Nathaniel "Shabba" Brown and those of his parents, Mr. Leroy and Mrs. Elnora Jones, his sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, June 22, 2002, 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion AME Church, 8419 Willtown Road (Sugar Hill Section) Hollywood, S.C. Interment, Church cemetery. Rev. Henry Young, officiating. Remains will lie in state at the church from 12 noon until the time of service. Family will be receiving friends at Mt. Zion AME Church this evening (Friday) from 7-8 p.m.
Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "CHAPEL OF PEACE" 3407 Old Pond Rd., John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.

GILLIARD, William
The relatives and friends of Mr. William L. (Gilly) Gilliard, Sr. and of his wife, Pastor Barbara G. Gilliard, his children, Mr. William L. (Roy), Jr. (Sylvia), Mr. Maurice L. Gilliard, Mr. Wendell Gilliard (City Councilman), Mr. Vincent J. Gilliard, Mr. Noel B. Gilliard (Kelly), Mr. Gary L. Gilliard, Mr. Tony Washington (Creola) Mr. Jimmy Washington, Mrs. Veronica G. Polite, Ms. Ramona Gilliard, Ms. Darla Gilliard, Mrs. Sonya James (Kurt), Mrs. LaVonne Ramcharan (Ramnarine), Sharon Taghavipour (Said), and the late Mr. Ronald K. Gilliard (Shelia), and Mrs. Dorothy Anderson, stepchildren, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday morning, June 22, 2002 at 11 a.m. in Jerusalem Baptist Church, Rutledge Ave., Charleston, S.C. with inhumation in Bedveder cemetery, Eutawville, S.C. Friends may call at HARLESTON-BOAGS, INC. on Friday from 3 until 5 p.m. Mr. Gilliard will repose in Jerusalem Church from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A family hour will be observed from 7 until 8 p.m. Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME S.C. 121 Calhoun St. (Downtown) Charleston S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.

BLANKENSHIP, Laura
Laura D. Blankenship, 88, of Hanahan, S.C., widow of William Howard Blankenship, former owner/operator of Mabelene Lodge Fish Camp/Mobile Home Park, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, June 22, 2002, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home. Burial to follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Blankenship was born January 7, 1914, in Nota Sulga, Ala., a daughter of Thomas James Dunaway and Lavada Henderson Dunaway. Mrs. Blankenship was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She worked as an ammo inspector at West Point, Ga. during World War II. She was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church and also a member of Central Church of Christ in LaBelle, Florida.
She was pre-deceased by two sons, William Larry Blankenship and Ronald Edward Blankenship, two sisters, Ruby Crowder and Lois Spigener and three brothers, Alvin Dunaway, Obie Carl Dunaway and Howard Dunaway. She is survived by a son, Raymond C. Blankenship of Hanahan, S.C., a daughter, Linda B. Basbarro, of Sevierville, Tenn., a sister, Mary P. Whitman, of Alva, Fla. and six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m., Friday, June 21, 2002 and Saturday, June 22, 2002, from 10-12 p.m., at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, S.C.
In lieu of flowers donations to Hollings Cancer Center-MUSC, and Hospice of Charleston.
Arrangements are being handled by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.

SMITH, Jr., James
COLUMBIA - Memorial service for Mr. James O. Smith, Jr., 53, native of Charleston and formerly of Barnwell, living in Columbia, will be held 5 o'clock Saturday evening, June 22, 2002, in HarborView Presbyterian Church, 900 Harbor View Road, James Island, SC 29412. Officiating will be The Reverend Dr. Donald Day and The Reverend Dr. J. Patrick Vaughn.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, SC Division, 128 Stone Mark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210 or to the Animal Protection League, 6080 Old Leesburg Road, Hopkins, SC 29061.
Mr. Smith died Wednesday, June 19, 2002. Born on August 10, 1948, in Charleston, he was the son of James Olin Smith and the late Jeanne Stuckey Smith. He graduated from Barnwell High School in 1966, where he was a star in football and baseball. Jimbo graduated in 1970 from the University of South Carolina School of Business Administration with a full baseball scholarship where he set a school record for Earned Runs Average as a pitcher in 1968. He was also a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity; he was past president of the West Ashley Gamecock Club. Jimbo was an avid fisherman and hunter; he was a Charter Member of the Saltwater Sports club of James Island. He was in the U.S. Army Reserves with a Honorable Discharge. Jimbo was a charter member of Fort Johnson Baptist Church in James Island, and a member of HarborView Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are: 2 daughters, Lauren Leigh Smith and Kayti Louise Smith, both of Charleston father, James Olin Smith of Charleston, cousins, Betty Ann and Larry Brown of Barnwell, brother-in-law, Michael McCormick, Wendy Hollingsworth, both of Columbia, nephew, Kelly Lee of Lexington, and former wife, Phyllis L. Gibson of Charleston and close family friends, Olean and Bob McConnell. He is also survived by many loved ones and friends and will be sadly missed by all.

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