THOMPSON, Cornelia
Cornelia Drawdy Thompson, 76, of Charleston, widow of Charles Raymond Thompson, Sr., died Saturday, January 19, 2002, at a local hospital. Mrs. Thompson was born on May 15, 1925, in Walterboro, S.C., a daughter of Grover Cleveland Drawdy and Lucile Olive Hoats Drawdy. She attended schools in Colleton County and graduated from Coker College. Mrs. Thompson especially enjoyed the game of golf. She was a member of Sandy Dam Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Donna Thompson Adams and her husband Frank of Folly Beach and Hodges, S.C.; a son, Charles Raymond Thompson, Jr., and his wife Jane of Charleston; a sister, Margaret D. Kvaternik of Sumter, S.C., and six grandchildren, Charles Francis Adams, Thomas Asheton Adams, Emily Ann Adams, Charles Raymond Thompson, III, William Gilmore Thompson and Ann Elizabeth Olive Thompson. The relatives and friends of Cornelia D. Thompson are invited to attend her funeral service at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2002, at the graveside, Holy Cross cemetery. Friends may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., this Monday evening between 5 and 7 p.m. Please make memorial contributions to the S.C. Junior Golf Association, P.O. Box 286, Irmo, S.C. 29063. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC., 766-1365.
VANDERHORST, William
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Friday, January 18, 2002, Mr. William Vanderhorst, formerly of 21 America St., Charleston, S.C., he is the beloved husband of Mrs. Wilhelmina Vanderhorst, father of William Vanderhorst, Jr., Melvin Vanderhorst, Lonnie Vanderhorst, Annette Vanderhorst, Zelpha E. Vanderhorst, Gregory Vanderhorst, and Dale Vanderhorst, brother of Mrs. Ruth Turner and Mrs. Wilhelmina Washington, funeral arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
FIELDS, James
The relatives and friends of James Henry Fields are invited to attend his funeral services at the graveside, Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville, South Carolina on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at 11 o'clock.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
SIRISKY, JR., Lawrence
The relatives and friends of Lawrence M. Sirisky, Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral Liturgy at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2002 in the JAMES A. MCALISTER CHAPEL, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. Burial with Military Honors will be in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
ALLINGER, Beatrice
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of January 20, 2002 at her residence, Beatrice Hardy Allinger, widow of C.M. Allinger. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Midland Park United Methodist Church, 2301 Midland Park Road, North Charleston, S.C., 29406.
FAIR, Frances
Frances L. Fair, a retired hospital director of communications at St. Barnabas Hospital in Livingston, N.J., died January 19, 2002.
Friends may visit between the hours of 6-8 p.m., Tuesday evening at Parks Funeral Home, 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, S.C. (873-3440).
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Coastal Carolina Chapter, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, S.C. 29416-0459.
Mrs. Fair was born on June 12, 1921, a daughter of Harold and Frances Taylor in Coney Island, N.Y. She was a resident of Livingston, N.J. for many years and retired to Kiawah Island and Summerville. She was a member of St. John the Beloved Catholic Church in Summerville. She was active in the Girl Scouts and was a member of the Rosary Society. She graduated from Demarest High School in Hoboken, N.J. and attended Montclair State University.
Surviving are her husband, Warren E. Fair of Summerville; daughter, Susan Boykin of Summerville; son, Robert E. Fair of Myrtle Beach; daughter, Nancy Harvey of Yorba Linda, Calif.; granddaughter, Alyssa Beth Harvey of Yorba Linda, Calif.; and brother-in-laws, Ralph Fair of Marco Island, Fla. and Jack Powanda of Clearwater, Fla.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
LAMBIE, Frances
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Frances B. Lambie, of St. Stephen, S.C., are invited to attend her funeral services at 11 a.m. this Monday morning in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Interment will be in Plantation Memorial Gardens.
JOHNSON, Sasler
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 19, 2002 Mr. Sasler R. Johnson of Huger, S.C. the beloved husband of Mrs. Celestine McNeil Johnson of Huger, S.C., the beloved father of Ms. Angelia M. Johnson of Summerville, S.C., Mr. LaMont L. Johnson, Ms. Sanchelle C. Johnson, Mr. Desmond D. Johnson all of Huger, S.C., Mrs. Lisa Gibbs Smalls, Mr. Greg Gibbs, Ms. Regina Gibbs and Mrs. Nancy G. Nixon all of Moncks Corner, S.C., the beloved brother of Ms. Ida J. Johnson of NYC, N.Y., Mrs. Rosetta J. Blake, Mrs. Lorraine J. Black both of Huger, S.C., Mrs. Gladys J. Bennett, Mr. Joseph Johnson, Mr. Richard Johnson both of Huger, S.C., Mr. David Johnson and Mr. Samuel Johnson both of Charlotte, N.C.
Funeral notice later. SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
POND, John
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of January 20, 2002, John Walter Pond, husband of Sissy Pond, resident of North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Walter Pond are invited to attend a memorial service of the former on Wednesday, January 23, 2002 in J. HENRY STURH, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL (2119 Dorchester Road) at 6 p.m. Burial services are private. Friends may call at Stuhr's North Area Chapel Wednesday, January 23, 2002 from 6 until 8 o'clock p.m.
Mr. Pond was born June 30, 1926 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He was retired from Prudential Insurance Company, where he served as a sales manager. He attended Cathedral of Praise, and was a Navy Veteran of World War II.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to all associates at Tamsberg Properties. Mr. Pond is survived by his wife, Sissy Button Pond of North Charleston, two daughters, Joy Versetti (Kevin) and Jill Mears (Buzzy Madray), both of North Charleston, two sons, John D. Pond (Jude) of Calabash, North Carolina, and James H. Pond of Boynton Beach, Florida, two brothers, Douglas Pond of Syracuse, New York and William Pond of Elkland, Pennsylvania and eight grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Windwood Farm Home for Children, 4857 Windwood Farm Road, Awendaw, S.C. 29429.
THOMPSON, Richard
BRANCHVILLE - Mr. Richard Ernest Thompson, 81 years of age, of 247 Princewood St. died Sunday a.m. at the an Orangeburg hospital.
Mr. Thompson was born in Orangeburg Co., a son of the late Richard Jesse Thompson, and Mamie Crook Thompson. He was a member of the Prospect Southern Methodist Church, former church trustee and steward, a member of the adult Sunday school class. A trustee of Thompsoncemetery, a member of the Branchville Masonic Lodge #110 AFM, attended the Branchville High School, the Nashville Aircraft Mechanical School, worked at the Goodyear Aircraft Company in Akron, Ohio, a retired dairy and row crop farmer, and a life long resident of the community.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 3:00 p.m. at the Prospect Southern Methodist Church. Ministers presiding will be Charles Hopkins, Bobby Ethridge, Jerry Thompson and Wayne Manning. Interment will follow at the Thompsoncemetery. The casket will be placed in the Thompsoncemetery. The casket will be placed in the church at 2:00 p.m. Pallbearers are, Calvin Murray, Atmar Thompson, Ethan Beeks, Jimmy Smoak, Ben Urbates, and Clint Berry. Honoray pallbearers are, James Lewis, E.T. Spires, Kenneth Thompson, David Gaskins, Hal Felder, and Franklin McAlhany. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Mrs. Thelma Wynns Thompson of Branchville, two daughters, Mrs. Donnie (Vivian) Kirven and Mrs. Paul F. (Savon) Gramling, Sr. both of Bowman, one brother, Mr. Samuel Heyward Thompson of Branchville, two sisters, Mrs. Grady (Emma Mae) Calvin Murray of Grover, and Mrs. Gaynell Thompson Cannon of Columbia, a foster sister, Mrs. Julian (Mildred) Baker of Harleyville, two grandsons, Mr. Ernie Kirven of Branchville, and Mr. Joel Kirven of St. George, three granddaughters, Mrs. Wayne (Tonya) Freeman of Branchville, Mrs. Bitty (Beverly) Ethridge of Bowman, and Mrs. Patrick (Carmen) Wilson of West Columbia, seven great-grandsons, Phillip Freeman, Wyatt Kirven, Dalton Ethridge, Kyle Freeman, Kobie Kirven, Rudy Kirven, and Alec Freeman, one great-granddaughter, Jordan Ethridge and a number of nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the OTT FUNERAL HOME in Branchville and friends may also call at the residence.
Memorials may be made to the Prospect Southern Methodist Church, in care of Gail Gaskins, 4483 Cattle Creek Rd., Branchville, S.C. 29432, or to the charity of one's choice.
GUNNELLS, Wallace
Entered into rest on the morning of January 20, 2002, Wallace Marion Gunnells, husband of Carolyn J. Terry Gunnells, residence Goose Creek, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Marion Gunnells are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL this (Monday) evening at 7 o'clock. Interment Rivers cemetery, Hampton, South Carolina at 3 o'clock Tuesday, January 22, 2002.
Friends may call at STUHR'S GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL today from 5 until the hour of service.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
Mr. Gunnells was born August 2, 1941 in Bamberg, S.C. a son of Frampton Elijah and Mary Hair Gunnells. He attended Bamberg High School and Palmer College and was a veteran of the Cuban Crisis having served in the United States Coast Guard. Mr. Gunnells was active prior to his illness with the Stratford High School Chain Crew.
Surviving are his mother of Orangeburg, S.C., his wife of Goose Creek, S.C., 2 sons: Wally M. and wife Geneva Gunnells of Summerville, S.C., Keith and wife Barbara Gunnells of the U.S. Air Force of Phoenix, Az., 2 daughters: Sylvia and husband Sheldon Reid of Moncks Corner, S.C., Melaney and husband Jeff Odon of Bluffton, S.C., brothers: Bobby Gunnells of Norway, S.C., Frampton Gunnells of North Augusta, S.C., sister: Faye Presley of Atlanta, Ga., 4 grandchildren: Alex and L.K. Gunnells of Phoenix, Az., Sheldon and Joshua Reid of Moncks Corner, S.C.
HAZEL, Edwin
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of January 19, 2002, Edwin Reeves Hazel, husband of Margaret Percivel Hazel. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Reeves Hazel are invited to attend the memorial services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Monday, January 21, 2002 at 3 o'clock p.m. Burial, private. Friends may call at Stuhr's Downtown Chapel Monday from two o'clock until the service.
Mr. Hazel was born September 29, 1923 in Charleston, S.C., a son of Harold Francis Hazel and Edna Reeves Hazel. He served his country in the Coast Guard during World War II and is a member of Calvary Baptist Church on James Island.
He is survived by one son, Edwin Hazel, Jr. of Goose Creek, S.C.; two daughters, Dianne McAlhany of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. and Alice Jordan of North Charleston, S.C.; three stepsons, Harold Cercopely of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., John Cercopely of Goose Creek, S.C. and Ronald Cercopely of Crossville, Tenn.; four stepdaughters, Rebecca Cable of Hanahan, S.C., Terry Cercopely of Holly Hill, S.C., Robin Bowmer of South Port, N.C. and Lisa Cercopely of Goose Creek; one brother, Howard Hazel of James Island, S.C.; three sisters, Betty McMillan of North Charleston, S.C., Louise Gibbons of Charleston, S.C. and Ethel Songer of North Charleston, S.C.; 16 grandchildren 27 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Judes Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.
BRUHN, James
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of January 19, 2002, James L. Bruhn, husband of Mildred Campbell Bruhn. Residence: North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Bruhn are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Tuesday morning, January 22, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Interment: Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel, Tuesday morning, January 22, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Interment: Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel, this (Monday) evening, January 21, 2002, between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Bruhn was born on August 27, 1910 in Paris, Tennessee, a son of the late Herman and Ethel Robinson Bruhn. Mr. Bruhn was a retired outside machinist, Shop #38, at the Charleston Naval Shipyard. He was a graduate of Grove High School and a member of the North Charleston Church of Christ.
Surviving are his wife of North Charleston, S.C.; one daughter, Donna B. Russell and son-in-law, Larry Russell of North Charleston, S.C.; one brother, Ralph R. Bruhn of Moncks Corner, S.C.; one sister, Virginia B. Snow of Paris, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Cynthia Lynn Albach and husband, J. Allan Albach, of Arlington, Va.; and one great-granddaughter, Hannah Kate Albach of Arlington, Va.
