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

ROGERS, Cherry
The relatives and friends of Ms. Cherry Dianese Rogers, those of her mother, Emily Rogers, those of her father and step-mother, Cephus (Marva) Rogers, Sr., those of her sisters and brothers, Marcella Mazyck, Theressa Rogers, Lucinda Price, Shirley Washington, Ruthie (Hank) Doyle, Charlie (Vermeil) Mazyck, Warren Mazyck, Curtis (Jessica) Mazyck, Corporal Cephus Rogers, Jr. and Jimmie (Barbara) Rogers are invited to attend her funeral services on Tuesday, June 18, 2002, 1:00 p.m. at New Life Temple Ministries, 3575 North Hwy. 17-A, Jamestown, S.C., interment Bethlehem cemetery, Alvin, S.C. Visitation will be held on Monday at the funeral home from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Arrangements made by MILLIGAN'S FUNERAL HOME OF MONCKS CORNER, S.C. Phone (843) 761-8696 or (843) 832-1050 Fax (843) 761-8695.

GETHERS, Robert
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 14, 2002 in Kansas City, Missouri, Mr. Robert Lee Gethers (formerly of Church Hill Section of Hollywood, S.C.) Son of the late Mr. Jim and Mrs. Helen Gethers. Husband of Mrs. Alma Gethers, father of Rosalyn Gethers Griffin (Rodney), brother of Lois Bryant, New York City, Blance Goodwin, Hollywood, S.C., Mariah "Ollie" Johnson (Rev. Johnny Johnson), Adams Run, S.C., Kathleen Pinckney (Benjamin), Florence Mitchell (Jeff), Bronx, N.Y., Easter Lily "Sally" Gethers, Charlotte, N.C., James "Buggie" Gethers and Albert Gethers both of Hollywood, S.C. Funeral notice later. Family will be receiving friends at 7464 Highway 162, Hollywood, S.C..
Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "CHAPEL OF PEACE" 3407 Old Pond Rd., John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.

BROWN, Nathaniel
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday morning, June 16, 2002, Mr. Nathaniel "Shabba" Brown, son of Mr. Leroy and Mrs. Elnora Jones. Late residence 8375 Willtown Rd. (Sugar Hill Section-Hollywood, S.C.) Funeral notice later.
Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "CHAPEL OF PEACE" 3407 Old Pond Rd., John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.

PINCKNEY, Phillis
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Phillis C. Pinckney, formerly of the Canterbury House, 175 Market Street, those of her children, Mr. Ellis Cunningham (Lucille), the late John H. Cunningh (Delores), Mr. William Moody (Marva), Ms. Mattie Major (Robert), Ms. Dorothy Boges, Ms. Catherine Pinckney, Ms. Julia Ann Weeks, Ms. Hazel Richardson (William), (the late Clarence Graham (Little Boy), Pearlie Mae Butler, Dan Cunningham and Francis Stepherson), sisters, Ms. Mazie S. Edwards, Ms. Lillie Brown, Ms. Rosana McKnight (Mose), Ms. Thomasina Hankerson, Ms. Ida Scott, Ms. Flora S. Robertson, brothers, Rev. Henry C. Scott, Mr. Libson Scott, (the late Mr. Charles Buster Scott, and Mr. Sam Scott), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives are invited to attend her funeral services Tuesday, June 18, 2002, at 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1440 Folly Road, James Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-595954. Remains to the church on Monday at 6 p.m. The family will be receiving friends at the church on Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment, Payne RMUE cemetery, Grimball Road, James Island, S.C.

DUPREE, Allen C.
CROSS - The funeral for Allen C. DuPree, 46, of 140 Ramblin Lane, Cross, will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Eutawville with the Rev. John Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the churchyard.
Friends may call at AVINGER FUNERAL HOME of Holly Hill from 6 to 8 p.m. this Monday, June 17, 2002. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, P.O. Box 9, Eutawville, S.C. 29048 or to Holly Hill Academy, P.O. Box 757, Holly Hill, SC 29059.

DELESTON, Linda
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Linda Forrest Deleston, those of her husband, Mr. Glenn Deleston, son, Mr. Tyrone Johnson and brother, Mr. Bobby Johnson are invited to attend her funeral services on Tuesday, June 18, 2002, 2 p.m. at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 122 Logan Street, Charleston, S.C. 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family fill be receiving friends at the funeral home on Monday from 7 to 8 p.m.. Interment, Monrovia cemetery, Charleston, S.C.

JEFFERSON, William
Entered into eternal rest on June 12, 2002, Lt. Colonel (Ret.) William H. Jefferson, Sr., husband of Mildred Louise Drayton Jefferson of Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. William H. Jefferson, Sr. are invited to attend his wake at 6:00 P.M. Monday, June 17th, 2002, at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 722-3348. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 Noon Tuesday, June 18th, 2002 at Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, 16 Thomas Street, Charleston, SC 29403. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saint Mark's Episcopal Church.

HARE, Dorothy
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Dorothy Bolen Hare are invited to attend her funeral service at the Pinopolis United Methodist Church, Monday morning, June 17, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Interment will be in St. John's Baptist Church cemetery. Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL until 9 o'clock and at the church from 10 o'clock until the hour of service. Memorials may be made to the Pinopolis United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 521, Pinopolis, S.C. 29469 or to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.

After retiring from the US Army in 1969 with his last duty assignment as Professor of Military Science and Tactics at Hofstra University, Mr. Jefferson returned to Charleston where he was employed by Charleston County School District. He served as Assistant Principal at James Island High School. Mr. Jefferson was promoted to Principal of Fort Johnson high School and after one year he was appointed Area Superintendent of St. Andrews School District, a position he held for 17 years. Noted as a leader in education, Mr. Jefferson was very active with students, their parents, teachers, and school board administration to maximize learning across the curriculum. Loved by all, he was viewed and respected as a motivator for high achievements. He contributed to the educational system in his district by having high standards for professionalism, strengthening the skills of students and expanding public relations throughout the community. It was often said that when you have a tough situation, "Jefferson gets the job done."
Mr. Jefferson was a life member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Phi Delta Kappa, The Retired Officers Association, Kiwanis Club, The Athenians Club, and the 100 Black Men of Charleston, Inc. He was an active member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. He served on the Vestry, and was former Senior Warden, Church Treasurer, and President of the Men's Club.
After retiring from the school district in 1991, Mr. Jefferson served actively on the boards of St. Mark's Church, St. Johns Mission, the United Way, and Family Service. He was appointed by Former SC Governor Carol Campbell to serve on the committee for the Reconstruction and Reorganization of the SC State Government.
He leaves to celebrate his life a loving wife, Mildred Drayton Jefferson; three devoted sons, William H. Jefferson, Jr. (Yvonne) and Michael D. Jefferson of Charleston, SC, and Kurt A. Jefferson (Belinda) of Jacksonville, FL; three loving sisters, Mrs. Elvira Coleman and Mrs. Jane Robinson of Detroit, Michigan, and Mrs. Ann Jones of Charles City, VA; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins, relatives, friends and associates.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 16 Thomas Street, Charleston, SC 29403.

JEFFERSON, William
CHARLESTON, SC- Former West Ashley Area Superintendent, Retired Army Lt. Colonel William Henry Jefferson, Sr., dies at 74.
Retired Army Lt. Col. William Henry Jefferson, Sr., 74, retired Area Superintendent of St. Andrews School District, died peacefully in the privacy of his home on June 12, 2002 in Charleston, SC. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 Noon Tuesday, June 18th in St. Mark's Episcopal Church. FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL of Charleston will arrange a private burial.
Lt. Col. William H. Jefferson, Sr. was born in Charles City, VA, the eighth of twelve children born to the late Peter Jefferson, Sr. and Jane Oliver Brown Jefferson.
In addition to attending numerous military schools, Lt. Col. Jefferson received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1964 from the University of Omaha. In 1972 he obtained his Masters Degree in education at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY and in 1976 received an Education Specialist EDSA Degree at The Citadel in Charleston, SC.
Since joining the Army in 1948, Lt. Col. Jefferson's military career was full of achievements and accomplishments. He served in combat in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. While leading an infantry rifle platoon in combat during the Korean War, re received a battlefield commission as Lieutenant. He served a Company Commander, Platoon Commander, Regimental and Corps Staff Officer. In Vietnam, he served as II Corps General Staff Officer writing battlefield plans for the deployment of three infantry divisions and their support units. Lt. Colonel Jefferson received the Oak Leaf Cluster to the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star with a "V" for valor, Three Purple Hearts, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Parachutist Badge, the Rangers Tab, the Special Forces Patch, and was the recipient of many other medals and awards during his military and civilian careers.
On December 26, 1952 he entered into Holy Matrimony with Mildred Louise Drayton of Charleston, SC and this union was blessed with three sons.

O'NEILL, Charlotte
The relatives and friends of Charlotte Keith (Furman) O'Neill, wife of George M. O'Neill, are invited to attend her funeral services Wednesday June 19, 2002 at 3 o'clock in The Church of the Holy Communion, 218 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, S.C.
Contributions may be made to the Charlotte F. O'Neill Memorial Fund at the Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation, 3900 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, California 92270.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

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