WITHERSPOON, N.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Norman "Spoon" Witherspoon are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, September, 14, 2002, 3 p.m., at Greater Howard Chapel AME Church, 8592 Old Georgetown Road, Buck Hall Section of McClellanville, S.C. Interment, church cemetery.
His wife, Mrs. Mary Weathers Witherspoon, one son, Mr. Frank Witherspoon, Sr., (Anna Jane), two daughters, Mrs. Anna Lee Brown and Mrs. Thomasina W. Newsome survive Mr. Witherspoon. One aunt Ms. Lizza Cash. A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Viewing for Mr. Witherspoon will be at the W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Chapel, 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C., on Friday, September 13, 2002, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and at the church from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. (843) 881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial message at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
GLOVER, Ann
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Mrs. Ann V. Glover entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 11, 2002. Late residence 319 Pigeon Bay Road, Summerville, S.C. Wife of Mr. Dwight Glover; mother of Antwania Allen, Tamika Allen and Velan Benson, all of Darlington, S.C.; daughter of Gwendolyn Smith, of Darlington, and Mack Allen of Jamaica, N.Y.; sister of Garnett Allen, of Florence, S.C. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 BRYAN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C., and phone (843) 871-1528, fax (843) 832-9240.
BRUNSON, Kenneth
KINGSTREE, S.C. - Funeral services for the late Mr. Kenneth Louis Brunson will be held Saturday, September 14, 2002, at 4 p.m., at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Kingstree, S.C. Interment will follow in churchyard cemetery. The Rev. Frank James, Pastor, will conduct the religious services. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Rites will be performed in the funeral home chapel Friday evening at 7 p.m., DIMERY AND ROGERS FUNERAL HOME IN KINGSTREE, S.C., is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Brunson, 37, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 8, 2002, at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, S.C.
He was born in Kingstree, S.C., a son of the late Mr. Wilson McKnight Sr. (Saxon) and Mrs. Scennie Mae Graham Brunson.
He was educated in the public schools of Williamsburg County. He was a graduate of Kingstree Sr. High School, and South Carolina State College in Orangeburg, S.C., with a bachelor of Science in General Business Administration and continued further studies.
He was employed at CVS as a manager and formerly employed with South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services as a Probation Officer.
He was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; and a former member of Knights of Pythagoras.
Loved ones who will cherish his memories forever are: one daughter, Ms. Megan Brunson of Columbia, S.C.; three brothers, Mr. Jalester Brunson (Linda) of Kingstree, S.C.; Wilson McKnight (Betty) of Kingstree, S.C., and Norman Lucious McKnight (Lisa) of Kingstree, S.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Jaunita Brunson, and Mrs. Doretha Cooper (Elder Lindwood Cooper) both of Kingstree, S.C.; one sister-in-law Rosalee McKnight of Kingstree, S.C.; one brother-in-law, Mr. Walter Williams of Rochester, N.Y.; two aunts, Mrs. Mary Gordon of Lanes, S.C., and Mrs. Pansy Cooper Snow of Mullins, S.C., and a special aunt Landeas McKnight (Paul) of Kingstree, S.C., and a special loving cousin, and dear friend Michael McKnight, Sr. (Trinette) of Kingstree, S.C., nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
WILLCOX, Eva
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. - Mrs. Eva Siler Willcox, 92, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., died Sunday, September 8, 2002.
A memorial service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2002, at Euphronia Presbyterian Church in Sanford, preceded by a 10:45 a.m. Burial in the church cemetery.
Born November 3, 1909, in Staley, she was the wife of the late George W. Willcox.
Mrs. Willcox was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Frances Willcox of Pinehurst and Ann Willcox Parker of Dale City, Calif.
She is survived by one daughter, Amelia Katherine Willcox MacRae of Southern Pines, two sons, George W. Willcox of Wilmington and R. Palmer Willcox of Raeford, 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Euphronia Presbyterian Church, 169 Euphronia Church Road, Sanford, N.C. 27330.
POWELL FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY is serving the Willcox family.
SUGGS, Wilbert
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of September 11, 2002, Wilbert Carroll Suggs, Sr., husband of Lizzie Cumbee Suggs. Residence, Johns Island, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Carroll Suggs, Sr., are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Saturday at 2 o'clock in the First Baptist Church, Johns Island. Interment, churchyard. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Friday, between 7 and 9 o'clock.
Mr. Suggs was born April 21, 1912, in Walterboro, S.C., the son of George S. Suggs and Martha Bazzle Suggs. He retired as a Personnel Specialist from the Charleston Naval Shipyard. He was an associate charter member of the First Baptist Church, Johns Island. He was a member of the Sea Island Yacht Club.
He is survived by his wife of Johns Island, S.C.; one son, W. Carroll Suggs, Jr., of Rockville, S.C.; four daughters, Jeanette S. Florio of Summerville, S.C.; Joanne S. Burkes of Pittsboro, N.C.; Gail S. Alexander of Penacook, N.H., and Wanda S. Kilroy of Goose Creek, S.C.; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 3483 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, S.C. 29455.
HARP, Thomas
Thomas P. Harp, 61, passed away Wednesday afternoon, September 11, 2002 at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Charleston, SC.
Born in Algood, Tennessee on September 25, 1940, son of Willie Clayton and Verna Whiteaker Harp.
Mr. Harp was a US Air Force Veteran. He was a member of the South Carolina Auctioneer Association and maintained two businesses, Harp’s Trucking and Tri-County Auction.
He was the beloved father of Kenny and Ralph Harp of Tennessee. Surviving are two sisters, Ann Smith of Nashville, Tennessee and Ruby Anderson of Toledo, Ohio; three brothers, Thurman Harp of Cincinnati, Ohio; David Harp of Knightstown, Indiana; and Raymond Harp of Mt. Pleasant, SC; three granddaughters, Susie, Stephanie and Madison Harp; two grandsons, Brent and Garrett Lindsey.
Arrangements by WHITSON FUNERAL HOME, COOKEVILLE, TENNESSEE (931)526-2151 AND J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
VARNER, Rosenna
The last religious rites for Mrs. Rosenna Varner will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2002, 1:00 PM at Greater St. James AME Church, Summerville (Cooper Store Section), SC, Rev. Christopher Smith, Pastor, Rev. Franklin Johnson, Eulogistic Minister. Interment, Grove Hall United Methodist Church, Summerville, SC. Her children, Romenia (Harvey) Bryant, Frank Junior (Valerie) Varner, Eva Mae Varner; her sisters, Julie (Rev. Arthur) Varner, Priscilla (Charlie) Simmons, Defear (Terry) Dangerfield, Herlene (Robert, Jr.) Salley; her brothers, Matthew (Viola) Simmons, Virgil (Adell) Simmons, Fred (Rebecca) Simmons; request grandchildren, great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends to attend with them these last rites. The family will receive friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bryant. The family will receive friends tonight from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 Bryant St., Summerville, SC. Phone, (843) 871-1528, Fax, (843) 832-9240.
MIDDLETON, Samuel
The relatives and friends of Mr. Samuel Middleton of St. Stephen, SC, are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, September 14, 2002 at 1:00 PM at Bethel United Methodist Church, Forty-One Road, St. Stephen, SC. Interment, church cemetery. Viewing will be Friday from 3 - 8 PM at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, SC.
SEYLE, Gladys
Gladys H. Seyle, 83, of Charleston, SC, widow of Harold A. Seyle, entered into eternal rest at a local nursing home on Wednesday, September 11, 2002. She was born on July 3, 1919 in Cades, SC, the daughter of the late Sumter A. and Eva Galloway Goodson.
She is survived by one son, Wilton H. Seyle of Charleston, SC; and one daughter, Gwen S. Bowers of Mt. Pleasant, SC. Also surviving are five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held at Live Oak cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to one's charity of choice. The Seyle family is being served by THE CREMATION CENTER OF CHARLESTON.
GIBBS, James
The relatives and friends of Mr. James Daniel (Dan) Gibbs, those of his wife, Mrs. Louise Gibbs; children, Mark L. Gibbs, (Shonda), Jovetta L. Gibbs, Jonathan M. Gibbs (Shane), all of Charleston, SC, and Eli V. Gibbs (Tangela) of Fort Bragg, NC, Jamie E. Gibbs (Catori) of Tallahassee, FL; twelve grandchildren; sister and brothers, Ms Rebecca Dickerson, Messrs. Edward Gibbs (Ruth), Robert Gibbs (Donzella), Charles Gathers (Theresa), Lonnie Gathers (Barbara); ten sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; nieces, nephews, and a host of cousins are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, September 14, 2002, 1 PM at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Friday from 7 to 8 PM. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens.
SCOTT, VIOLA
Entered into eternal rest on September 11, 2002, Mrs. Viola Scott of Moncks Corner, SC. She was the beloved mother of William Gray and Sam Scott; the beloved aunt of William Louis Gray.
Funeral notice will be announced later.
Arrangements by MILLIGAN'S FUNERAL HOME OF MONCKS CORNER, SC. Phone, (843) 761-8696, Fax, (843) 761-8695.
BAIR, Annie
BOWMAN, SC - Mrs. Annie Meta Bair, 77 years of age, of 298 Ivanhoe Road, died Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at Regional Medial Center in Orangeburg. Mrs. Bair was born in Rowesville, a daughter of the late Charlie Dukes and Oliva Metts Dukes, and she was the widow of Marion Thomas Bair. Mrs. Bair was a member of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, she was well known for her love of flowers, and her ability to arrange them for various churches and friends in the community.
Graveside services will be conducted Friday, September 13, 2002 at 3:00 PM at the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Bobby Ethridge officiating.
Surviving are two sons, Mr. Vance Marion Bair of Bowman, Mr. Manning Arthur Bair of St. George; two daughters, Mrs. Margie Bair Billings of Columbia, Mrs. Dorothy Biar Easterlin of Bowman; two brothers, Mr. David Dukes of Reevesville, Mr. Henry Dukes of Orangeburg; two sisters, Mrs. Luella Beasley of Charleston, Mrs. Vernon Farner of Orangeburg; 10 grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the residence of Mr. Vance Blair of Mrs. Dorothy Easterlin.
Memorials may be made to the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church cemetery Fund, in care of Mrs. Vivian Kizer, 1116 Flatwoods Rd., Reevesville, SC 29471.
OTT FUNERAL HOME IN BRANCHVILLE is in charge of arrangements.
