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South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920CHEEVER, Donald
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee Cheever are invited to attend the funeral service of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this (Monday) afternoon, January 21, 2002 at 2 o'clock with full military honors. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
WINTERS, Edwin
The relatives and friends of Edwin Elliott Winters are invited to attend his funeral service in Highland Park Baptist Church this (Monday) morning, January 21, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Interment: Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
WALLACE, Leola
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of Sunday, January 20, 2002, Mrs. Leola E. Wallace. Residence 356 Ashley, Ave., Charleston, S.C. She is the beloved wife of Mr. Herman Wallace, mother of DeEsther Wallace, Andra Wallace and Robert Wallace, sister of Mr. Pinckney Ezekiel, funeral arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St. (Downtown), Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
SUMMER, JR., Virgil
WEST COLUMBIA - Services for Dr. Virgil Clifton Summer, Jr., 81, retired chairman and CEO of SCANA Corporation, of West Columbia will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2002, at Our Savior Lutheran Church with burial to follow in Woodridge Memorial Park. Officiating will be Rev. Gerald Wallace. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, January 21, 2002, at CAUGHMAN-HARMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LEXINGTON CHAPEL. Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1500 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, S.C. 29169; Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, 4201 N. Main St., Columbia, S.C. 29203; or the charity of one's choice.
Dr. Summer died Saturday, January 19, 2002, following a brief illness. He was born August 21, 1920, in Spartanburg, S.C., a son of the late Virgil Clifton, Sr., and Maude Tiner Summer. He started work after high school graduation at the age of 16 at SCE&G;'s Parr Steam Plant by sweeping floors and mowing grass. He was the sole supporter of his mother, siblings and invalid father. After a year on the job, Dr. Summer began a lifelong pursuit of education with the study of engineering and management courses through the International Correspondence School. Having passed the state examination for his professional engineering license, he later entered the University of South Carolina and earned a master of science degree in engineering in 1968. After his retirement, Dr. Summer received a doctor of philosophy degree from the University of Southern California College of Business and Management in 1999.
Dr. Summer's tenure at SCE&G; was interrupted when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He returned to Parr and then began a succession of moves among SCE&G; power plants. He was promoted to vice president and named to the board of directors in 1966. The next year he was promoted to senior vice president and named Engineer of the Year by the S.C. Society of Professional Engineers. The SCE&G; Board of Directors named the company's first nuclear plant the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station in 1971.
He was elected president and chief operating officer in 1977 and was named president and chief executive officer in 1982. After stepping down as chief executive officer and continuing to serve as chairman in 1985, he became chairman emeritus in 1986.
During Dr. Summer's tenure as chief executive officer, he developed a program of corporate social responsibility, including greater job opportunities for minorities, a customer assistance program, an employee Good Neighbor Fund to help the needy, a number of education programs and a foundation to assist with community service projects, which was named the Summer Foundation. His efforts were recognized by President Ronald Reagan in 1982.
Dr. Summer was active in many local and state organizations during his tenure at SCE&G; and SCANA. He continued his lifelong legacy of community service and leadership throughout his retirement years. Honors included International Correspondence School National Man of the Year and ICS Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, Volunteer of the Year by the United Way of S.C., the Tree of Life Award from the Jewish National Fund, Humanitarian of the Year by the Palmetto Society of the United Way of the Midlands, Distinguished Alumnus by the USC College of Engineering and Order of the Palmetto. He was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree by Newberry College.
At the time of his death, he was chairman of the board of the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, and was leading its capital campaign. Dr. Summer was a member of the Columbia YMCA Board of Directors. He served on the board of the Lexington Medical Center.
Dr. Summer devoted his life to helping others, both through his corporate positions, his volunteer leadership capacities and through personal assistance to many in their time of need. His presence and support will be sorely missed by all.
Surviving is his wife, Vera Boland Summer of West Columbia; daughter and son-in-law, Brenda S. and Jim Nunamaker of Columbia; sons and daughters-in-law, Michale "Mike" C. and Susan Summer of Lexington and Dr. Kenneth V. and Dr. Gail Summer of Hickory, N.C.; grandchildren, Alicia Nunamaker Truesdail of Cary, N.C., Amy J. Nunamaker of Atlanta, Ga., Jeremy C. and Kyle M. Summer of Lexington, Jessica and Melissa Summer of Hickory, N.C.; sister, Beverly Lee of Timms, Fla. Dr. Summer was preceded in death by his brother Sidney T. Summer.
DAWSON, Sheeree
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 19, 2002, Mrs. Sheeree L. Dawson, beloved wife of Mr. Carl Dawson, loving daughter of Mrs. Sylvia W. Campbell and the late Marion Campbell, Sr., sister of Ronald Campbell (Kasha), Marion Campbell, Jr. (Sonya), Keith Campbell (Sharon), John Campbell, Ella Mae Hunter (Arthur), and Marion Rivers (Yvonne). Late resident, 1744 McLeod Ave., James Island, S.C. Funeral notice later. Friends may call at PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5th Ave., Maryville, 571-2300.
ODOM, Baron
Entered into eternal rest on January 18, 2002, Mr. Baron Levon Odom, the beloved husband of Mrs. Wanda Bowden Odom, son of Minister Mozelle Odom and the late Mr. Aris "Kim" Odom, step-father, of T.K. and Antone Bowden, brother of Mrs. Nivi Sikona (Ronald) Grimball, grandson of Deacon David and Edna Manigault. Late residence, 4364 Purdue Dr., North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
EDGE, Joyce
The relatives and friends of Ms. Joyce Edge are invited to attend her funeral service at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Tuesday afternoon, January 22, 2002, at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in Berkeley Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by Russell Funeral Chapel, Moncks Corner.
TISDALE, Vernell
CREELEYVILLE - Mrs. Vernell Morris Tisdale, 82, widow of Hugh Dave Tisdale, died Sunday in a Kingstree hospital.
Mrs. Tisdale was born in Andrews, a daughter of the late Honie and Lorraine Wilson Morris. She was a homemaker and a member of Greeleyville Baptist Church.
Surviving are, one son, Herman Tisdale of Greeleyville; one daughter, Juanita Stoll of Newberry; three sisters, Bertie Davis of Andrews, Clara Sowell and Annie Flowers, both of Lancaster; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m., Tuesday, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens, directed by WILLIAMSBURG FUNERAL HOME. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
THOMAS, Pauline
ABBEVILLE - Pauline Thomas, 75, died Friday, January 18, 2002, at her home, 1311 Secession Ave. Born in Abbeville County, she attended local school in Abbeville. She was also a member of Rock Buffalo Baptist Church, Hwy. 28 Abbeville, S.C. She's a member of Woman Home Aid Society. She is preceded in death by her husband, John T. Thomas, Sr., and her parents David and Lucious Kennedy Rouse and her sisters, Maggie Lee Bowie and a brother, David Rouse. Surviving are one son John T. Thomas, Jr., of Abbeville, S.C., sisters are Ruby Thomas of Honea Path, S.C., Clara McBride (Raymond) of Philadelphia, Mary Harmon (David) Baltimore, Md., brother Willie Rouse of the home, David Rouse of Abbeville; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. A host of nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends are invited to attend the home-going services on Tuesday, January 22, 2002, at 2 p.m., at Rock Buffalo Baptist Church, Hwy. 28, Abbeville, S.C. Interment church cemetery. Rev. John F. Williams is the pastor. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., on Monday, January 21, 2002, at Eugene Brownlee Memorial Chapel of Abbeville and White Mortuary, 100 Whitehall St., Abbeville, S.C. 29620. Arrangements are announced by ABBEVILLE & WHITE MORTUARY, 864-459-4332, or 1-877-280-6611.
BENTON, Norine
BEAUFORT, S.C. - Norine Amanda Smoak Benton, 90, wife of Turner R. Benton, died Sunday, January 20, 2002, in a Beaufort hospital.
Visitation will be Monday, January 21, from 6 to 8 p.m., at ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 22, at 2 p.m., at the Baptist Church of Beaufort, followed by burial in Beaufort Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Benton was born September 12, 1911, in Walterboro, S.C., to the Sylvester Hartley Smoak and Emma Myria Hiott Smoak. She was a homemaker and had been married
to her husband for 65 years. She was a member of the Baptist Church of Beaufort.
Surviving, in addition to her husband of Beaufort, are a son, David Turner Benton of Bay, St. Louis, Miss.; a daughter, Marion Norine Wisely of Yemassee; a brother, Pete Smoak of Walterboro; four sisters, Gladys Benton of Ravenel, Mattie Jean Jordan of Round O, Emme Del Nettles and Allie Elliot, both of Charleston; and four grandchildren.
ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
CRIBB, JoAnn
ASH, N.C. - JoAnn Platt Cribb, 54, Arvil Court, died Saturday, January 19, 2002, in the a North Carolina hospital.
Mrs. Cribb was born on June 28, 1947, in Charleston, S.C. She was a daughter of Dorothy Mae Ward Platt, Ash, N.C.; and the late Admiral Dewey Platt.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by three sons, William Glenn Remley, Ash, N.C., Mitchell Dewey Cribb, Ft. White, Fla., and William Earl Cribb, Ash, N.C., two daughters, Crystal Lynn Cribb, Fayetteville, N.C., and Debra Jojuanne Conner, Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Sandra Simmons, Ash, N.C., and Annette Platt, Virginia Beach, Va.; 16 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., on Tuesday, January 22, in the Brunswick Funeral Service Chapel by the Rev. Gerald Kirby. Burial will follow in the Platt Family cemetery, Brooksville, S.C.
Family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., on Monday, January 21, at the funeral home.
BRUNSWICK FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORY, SHALLOTTE, N.C.
MITCHELL, Beulah
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Beulah Mitchell and those of her children, Sarah Butler (Melvin), Isaiah Mitchell (Marie), Elnora Roper (George), John Mitchell (Geneva), Paul Mitchell, Shirley Robinson (Joe), Alfred Mitchell and Martha Frasier (Christopher), grands, great-grands, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services on Wednesday, May 1, 2002, 1:30 p.m. at Salem Presbyterian Church, USA, 5591 Maybank Highway, Wadmalaw Island, S.C. Rev. Robert Lee Capers, officiating. Interment: Salem Presbyterian Church cemetery. Remains will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends may call/visit WALKER'S MORTUARY after 3 p.m. today (Tuesday). Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "Chapel of Peace, " 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.
O'NEIL, Sam
The relatives and friends of Mr. Samuel (Sam) O'Neil those of his wife, Mrs. Olivia Chisolm O'Neil, son, Mr. Samuel O'Neil, Jr., sister, Mrs. Lucille Holback, brother, Mr. Willie O'Neil, cousin, Ms. Catherine Asby and father-in-law, Mr. George Chisolm, Sr., are invited to attend his funeral services on Wednesday, May 1, 2002, 1 p.m. at Charity AME Church, 2093 Cainhoy Road, Huger, S.C. Minister Isaac Grant, eulogist. Friends may call at FIELDING CHARLESTON HEIGHTS CHAPEL, 744-2545 or 1-800-290-5954. Remains to the church 6 p.m. Tuesday where the family will be receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to he church 12 noon Wednesday. Interment, Churchyard.
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