BRAILSFORD, Lucille
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of June 7, 2002, Lucille Draffin Brailsford, widow of Legare V. Brailsford. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial services in Pinecrest Baptist Church Monday at Eleven o'clock. Inurnment, private.
Mrs. Brailsford was born August 3, 1917 in Eastman, Georgia, the daughter of Oscar Roy Draffin and Maggie Pauline Smith Draffin. She retired as bookkeeper from Brailsford's Metal Works and later with Brailsford's Nursery. She was a member of Pinecrest Baptist Church.
She is survived by 3 daugthers: Martha Lee Brailsford of Charleston, S.C., Linda B. Foster of Greenville, S.C. and Connie B. Waterer of Jacksonville, Florida. Three grandchildren: Lee Foster of Greenville, S.C. and Caroline and Geoffrey Waterer of Jacksonville, Florida.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, Inc., 3896 Leeds Avenue, Charleston, S.C. 29405.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
BROWN, Edvon
The relatives and friends of Ms. Edvon Brown, those of her children, Deangelo, Antoni and Shalonda Brown, niece, Shanta Kennerty, nephews, Joseph and Marvin Kinnerty and Herman Jenkins, two friends, Elnora Robinson and Deloris McPherson, are invited to attend her funeral services on Sunday, June 9, 2002, 3:00 p.m. in Gethsemane Baptist Church, 180 Romney St., Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5TH Ave., Maryville. 571-2300 Saturday, between 7-8 p.m. at the Mortuary. Interment, Monrovia cemetery.
DYKES, Coy
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of June 7, 2002, Coy B. Dykes, husband of Betty Halsall Dykes. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Coy B. Dykes are invited to attend the funeral services of the former Sunday at 4 o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Downtown Chapel Saturday between 5 and 7 o'clock.
Mr. Dykes was born October 21, 1930 in Blue Springs, Ala., the son of John Harmon Dykes and Mimie Helms Dykes. He served with the U.S. Air Force during Korea and Viet Nam. After his retirement from the service as a Sr. Master Sgt. he worked with the Commission of Public Works. He was a member of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, The German Friendly Society, Past Master Landmark Lodge #76, the Charleston Rifle Club, Charleston Elks Lodge #242, Wesley Whirlers Square Dance Club and a long term student with Arthur Murray Dance Studio.
He is survived by his wife of Charleston, S.C.; one son, Steven M. Dykes of Charlotte, N.C.; one daughter, Elizabeth Dykes Sibbald of Charleston, S.C.; 2 brothers, John Henry Dykes of Baton Rouge, La. and Doyle W. Dykes of Garland, Tex.; one sister, Louise D. Brackins of Dothan, Ala. and 3 grandchildren, Ryan Alexander Dykes, Meghan Rhea Sibbald and Lauren Elizabeth Sibbald.
WHEELING, Christine
The relatives and friends of Evangelist Christine Wheeling, those of her son, Mr. Samuel Huger; nieces and nephews, James Deas (Thelma), Earl Huger (Jina), Johnny Huger, and Sampson "Teddy" Huger, Mary A. Wright (the late Joseph S. Wright), and Christina Johnson (Clifford); grandnieces and nephews, Evelyn Deas, Lorraine Wright, Karen Wright, Susan Wright, Debra Blake (Jerry), Harry Deas, Joseph Wright (Melvetta) are invited to attend her funeral services 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2002 in Wesley United Methodist Church, 446 Meeting St., Rev. Lee C. Bines, Pastor. Interment will follow at St. Luke United Methodist Church, Cordesville, S.C. Visitation for Evg. Wheeling will be Sunday, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church. The family hour will be 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS. (843) 722-0268.
BYERS, Sr., Arthur
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of June 6, 2002, Master Sergeant Arthur Daniel Byers, Sr., United States Air Force (retired), husband of Anna Lou Heins Byers. Residence, North Charleston, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Daniel Byers, Sr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in Peace Presbyterian Church, Goose Creek, S.C., Monday morning, June 10, 2002 at 10:00 o'clock. Interment will follow in New Market cemetery, Greeleyville, South Carolina. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Sunday evening, June 9, 2002, between 6:00 and 8:00 o'clock. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Peace Presbyterian Church, 174 Londerry Road, Goose Creek, S.C. 29445.
Mr. Byers was born May 28, 1930 in Naples, North Carolina, the son of the late Mont Bunyan and Mattie Moore Byers. Mr. Byers was retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard, Machine Shop 06 with 22 years of service. He was a member of the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers with a Honorary Lifetime Membership. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran having served during the Vietnam War.
Surviving are his wife of North Charleston, S.C.; three sons, Arthur Daniel Byers, Jr. of Blythewood, S.C., John M. Byers of St. Mary's GA, Peter J. Byers of Cottageville, S.C.; two daughters, Susan B. O'Laughlin of Charleston, S.C., Jane B. Snider of Goose Creek, S.C.; two sisters, Betty Broome of Pensacola, FL and Gladys Andrews of Fletcher, North Carolina and nine grandchildren.
GARFORTH, Edna
Edna Ann Schott Garforth, 74, wife of Ezra "Bud" Garforth, Jr. of Charleston died Thursday, June 6, 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Garforth was born Monday, August 1, , 1927 in Yonkers, N.Y. a daughter of John Irving Schott and Edna Watson Tommasi Schott. She was a graduate of Sargent College at Boston University and was the co-owner of Gingiss Formalware. Mrs. Garforth was a volunteer at the Bryn Mawr Hospital in Pennsylvania, a member of the Country Club of Charleston and St. James Episcopal Church. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at St. James Episcopal Church, 1872 Camp Rd. Entombment will be in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., on Monday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Surviving in addition to her husband of Charleston are two sons, John E. Garforth of Rocky River, OH and Donald A. Garforth of Clinton, MS; five granddaughters and one grandson. Memorials may be to the SPCA Animal Shelter, 3861 Leed Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405 or the Bishop Gadsden Resident Assistance Fund, One Gadsden Way, Charleston, S.C. 29412. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365
MURRAY, Reba
Reba Viola Hill Murray, 88, of Lebanon, a retired inspector with Manhattan Shirt Factory, died Friday at a Moncks Corner nursing home.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Burial will be in Rudd Branch cemetery.
Mrs. Murray was born June 24, 1913 at Berkeley County, S.C., a daughter of Orin Hill and Ruby Varner Hill. She was a member of the Lebanon United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Gus Murray.
Surviving are two sons, Jack M. Murray of Lebanon, Tom M. Murray of Moncks Corner; three sisters, Iris M. Austin of Lebanon, Marie Knight of Hilton Head, Lela Troxclair of Covington, La.; two brothers, Robert Hill of Ridgeville, Clyde Hill of Summerville; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday evening. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Coastal Carolina S.C. Chapter, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, S.C. 29416.
HARRISON, Ella Mae
ST. GEORGE - Mrs. Ella Mae Baxter Harrison, 74, of 217 Horne Street, St. George, died Wednesday, at her home after an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2002 at the Second Providence Baptist Church, Bowman, S.C. with Dr. S.B. Marshall, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery directed by Ling Funeral Home, 5580 Memorial Blvd., St. George, S.C. (843) 563-3589.
Mrs. Harrison was born October 20, 1927 in Dorchester County, S.C., a daughter of the late Charlie Baxter and Mrs. Ella Mae McCants Baxter. She was the widow of Jimmy Harrison, Sr. She attended the public schools of Orangeburg County and was a life-long member of the Second Presbyterian Baptist Church.
Surviving are four sons, Charles Hampton "Chazz" Harrison and Sammie Lee (Sandra) Harrison all of St. George, S.C., Lawrence (Gerlien) Harrison of Lancaster, S.C., Otis Alexander (Denise) of Orangeburg, S.C. and adopted daughter, Mrs. Bennie Jean Brown of St. George, S.C., a devoted granddaughter, Ms. Crystal Bryant of St. George, a devoted grandson, Jodeci Harrison of St. George, S.C.; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Betty Harrison of Summerville, S.C. She is also survived by eight additional grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
The family hour will be 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2002 at the LING FUNERAL HOME, 5580 Memorial Blvd., St. George, S.C. (843) 563-3589.
KINSEY, Peggy
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Norman L. Kinsey are invited to attend the memorial service of the latter at the First Baptist Church of Moncks Corner, Monday evening, June 10, 2002 at 7 o'clock. Interment will be private. Arrangements by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406. The family will receive friends at the church from 6 o'clock until the hour of service on Monday evening.
BAKER, Frenly
CADES - Mr. Frenly Ray Baker, 76, died Tuesday, June 4, 2002, in Cape Canaveral Hospital, Florida, after an illness.
Mr. Baker was born in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Frenly Clinton and Elizabeth Louise McElveen Baker. He was a graduate of Hebron High School and was an aircraft inspector for the Charleston Air Force Base. He was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church and an Air Force veteran. He was a member of the Exchange Field of North Charleston, was a coach and commissioner for Dixie Youth Baseball and was an avid golfer and gardener.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Lucille McElveen Baker of Cades; two sons, David (Sylvia) Baker of Houston, Tex. and Daniel (Kara) Baker of Merritt Island, Fla.; one daughter, Lynn Kopelke of Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, Gerald (Mae) Baker of Cades and Kenneth (Sarah) Baker of Charleston; four sisters, Cora Lynn Moore of Florence, Juanita Askins of Hemingway, Elsie Faye (Gerald) Smith of Cades and Libby Parker of Lake City; and three grandchildren, Tyson Kopelke, Jessica Kopelke and Anna Baker.
Funeral service will be at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2002, in the Brockington Funeral Home Chapel, Lake City, with burial in the Hebron United Methodist Church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hebron United Methodist Church cemetery Fund, Cades, S.C. 29518.
The family will have visitation from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon in the funeral home.
BROCKINGTON FUNERAL HOME, Lake City, is in charge.
GARVIN, Jr., George
The relatives and friends of George D. "Buddy" Garvin, Jr., are invited to attend his memorial service this afternoon at 2 o'clock in Adams Run Baptist Church, Hollywood. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the church from 1 o'clock until hour of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: George D. "Buddy" Garvin, Jr.-Infant Memorial Fund, c/o First Citizens Bank, Account #079463630816.
Arrangements by: JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
