FORM, Richard
Richard Form, 79, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at a hospital in North Charleston, S.C. Born April 13, 1923 in New York, New York. He was the son of George Joseph Form and Elizabeth Form (nee Bergen). A 20 year veteran of the U.S. Navy, Mr. Form was a pipe fitter. After retiring he was employed as a plumber. He was a member of American Legion Post 166, VFW, and the Fleet Reserve. His sister, Agnes Young, Goose Creek; brother George Form, Albuquerque, New Mexico; niece Donna E. Tinius and her husband Jack, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; and three nephews, Brian Young, Cheyenne, Wyoming, Dustin Young and his wife Leeann, Asheville, N.C.; and John Young, Goose Creek, S.C. survive him. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2002, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., (Hwy 52), Goose Creek. Interment with military honors will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens, North Charleston, S.C. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2002 at the funeral home.
DURDEN, William
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Durden are invited to attend the funeral service for the former at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2002 in the Ashley River Baptist Church. Burial will be in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Rd., Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. 766-1365.
FINNERUD, Mary
COLUMBIA - Funeral service of Mary Ruth Mosser Finnerud, 78, of Columbia, will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2002, in SHIVES FUNERAL HOME, Colonial Chapel, 5202 Colonial Dr., Columbia, S.C. Interment will be at 4:30 p.m. in Brown-Wood cemetery, Sandersville, Ga. Visitation will be from noon until 1 p.m. prior to the service.
Mrs. Finnerud died Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in Providence Hospital Northeast. Born in Jennings Co., Ind., she was a daughter of the late Henry S. and Emma Rose Hahn Mosser. She was a member of Calvary Church of The Nazarene, Goose Creek.
Survivors are her husband Harvey of Columbia, sons, Kenneth L. and Michael L. Glover; four grandchildren; one sister and three brothers. www.AmericanMemorials.com.
GAINES, Naomi
A graveside service for Naomi Craven Gaines, 88, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 27 in Live Oak Memorial Gardens in Charleston, S.C. The Rev. Tom Brown will officiate. Visitation for family will be at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL at 232 Calhoun Street, Saturday between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to James Island Baptist Church, 2023 Wappoo Drive, Charleston,
OREE, Laval
Entered into eternal rest on Monday April 22, 2002 Mr. Laval Oree. Residence 2027 Hampton Ave., North Charleston, S.C. The father of Kyesha Brown, Gabrielle, Aaron, Daenell and Espirt Oree. The son of Mrs. Geneva Oree and the late Washington Oree, Sr. The brother of Mrs. Laverne Taylor, Mrs. Chenequa O. Danner, Mr. Washington Oree, Jr. (Ruthie), and Ms. Barbara "BJ" Oree. The special friend of Ms. Angie Washington.
W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, S.C. will announce the funeral services. (843) 722-3676, 1/800-924-5659 or e-mail memorial messages at Wmsbmc2@aol.com.
BROWN, George
The relatives and friends of Mr. George D. (Lucky) Brown, those of his son, Donald Criswell, sisters, Deloris Brown, Brendalin Brown-Mack, Myra Brown and Blanche Brown, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and devoted friend, Josephine Hamilton are invited to attend his funeral services on Friday, April 26, 2002, 1 p.m., at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 122 Logan St., Charleston, S.C. 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Interment, Monrovia cemetery, Charleston, S.C.
DURDEN, William
William Herbert Durden, 63, husband of Rose Nguyen Durden of Charleston died Wednesday, April 24, 2002 in a Charleston hospital. Mr. Durden was born Monday, November 14, 1938 in Charleston the son of Herbert Britten Durden and the late Eloise Berry Durden. He honorably served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Durden was a Surveyor with the Army Corps of Engineers and a member of the Ashley River Baptist Church. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2002 in the Ashley River Baptist Church. Burial will be in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., this evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Surviving in addition to his wife and father is a son, Michael Herbert Durden; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Durden and Janice Elaine Durden and one granddaughter, Taylor Delane Durden, all of Charleston. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Rd., Suite 504, N. Charleston, S.C. 29406. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
GROVES, Tiwana
WALTERBORO - Miss Tiwana Lynn Groves, 29, of 131 Highland Circle died Tuesday at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Walterboro with Rev. David Cox officiating. Interment will follow in Glendale Memorial cemetery, directed by the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.
Miss Groves was born in Hampton County, a daughter of Harold and Brenda Pellum Groves. She was a Probation Officer with the South Carolina Parole Board and was a member of Harvest Community Church. She was a graduate of Walterboro High School, a graduate of Francis Marion University, where she was on the Dean's List, the President's List, and the Honor Roll. She was currently attending classes at the Citadel. She was a member of Ducks Unlimited.
Surviving in addition to her parents of Walterboro are two sisters, Tina Encalade and her husband Kris of Walterboro and Gypsy Groves of Walterboro, her maternal grandmother, Mary M. Pellum of Walterboro, her paternal grandmother, Ruth C. Groves of Walterboro, and two nephews, Kristopher and Bailey Encalade.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.
Memorial contributions may be made to Harvest Community Church, 4351 Maple Ridge Road, Canadys, S.C. 29433 or to Colleton County Relay for Life, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, N. Charleston, S.C. 29406.
DONNELLY, Kenneth
MYRTLE BEACH - Kenneth McAboy Donnelly, 37, died Tuesday, April 23, 2002, in a Charleston hospital.
Mr. Donnelly was born in Kingstree on January 22, 1965, a son of George Lyman Donnelly, Sr. and Betty Driggers Donnelly. He was a graduate of Fort Johnson High School and attended Baptist University.
Mr. Donnelly served in the Army for four years and the Marine Corps for six years. He was a former drill sergeant at the Marine Corps training center at Parris Island. Mr. Donnelly's military service awards include, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award (w/star), Good Conduct Medal (w/star), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Somalia), Southwest Asia Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (w/2 stars), United Nations Medal, Meritorious Mast (3), Rifle Expert Badge (6th Award), and Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia.
Mr. Donnelly was owner and operator of Bulldog Landscaping. He was also a former marketing manager with Vacation Works and Starwood.
Surviving in addition to his parents of Andrews are, a daughter, Megan Leigh Donnelly of Summerville; two brothers, George L. Donnelly, Jr. of Andrews and James Albert Donnelly of Boiling Springs; a sister, Theresa A. Drake of Andrews; his fiancée, Jennifer Gursky and her two daughters and one son of Myrtle Beach; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10 o'clock Friday morning, April 26, 2002, at the Andrews Chapel of MAYER FUNERAL HOME. Officiating will be the Rev. Barry W. Owens. Burial with military honors will follow in Beaufort National cemetery at 2:30 o'clock.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 Thursday evening, April 25, 2002 and for one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday.
BRISBANE, Sadie
Sadie "Rita" Brisbane, 89, of Dataw Island, S.C. (Oakland Plantation) died Saturday, April 20, 2002 at the home of her daughter on Oakland Plantation. Services for Mrs. Brisbane will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2002 in Friendship Baptist Church, Coosaw Island, S.C. Interment will follow in Oakland Plantation cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Brisbane will be 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at W. Leon Sherman Mortuary, St. Helena Is., S.C. Mrs. Brisbane is survived by one daughter, Redella B. Brabham; two sons, Charles and Horace Brisbane all of Oakland Plantation; 25 grandchildren included, Mr. Freddie Brisbane of F. Brisbane Service of Charleston, S.C.; 57 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to W. Leon Sherman Mortuary (843) 838-2471.
MYERS, Ronald
SMOAKS - Mr. Ronald W. Myers, 68 years of age, of 3425 Berea Rd. died Wednesday April 24, 2002 at the Oakwood Health Care Center in Walterboro.
Mr. Myers was born May 5, 1933, in Colleton County, a son of the late Tom L. Myers and Bertha Mae Warren Myers. He was the widower of the late Ellen Durgin Myers. He was Retired T/SGT USAF after 20 years service and served in Vietnam Conflict, and 17 years Civilian work at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, N.H. Surviving are two daughters, Julie Morgan of Somersworth, N.H. and Elizabeth Shisler and husband Steve of Herwrick, Maine; three brothers, McKline C. Myers and wife June, Joseph M. Myers and Terry P. Myers and wife Margaret, all of Smoaks, S.C.; one sister, Patsey M. Graham and husband John of Smoaks; five grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday 3:00 p.m. from the chapel of the OTT FUNERAL HOME in Branchville by the Rev. Gradie Garris and Rev. J.E. Lyons. Burial will be in Hagan cemetery.
Visitation will the Thursday from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Ott Funeral Home.
DOYLE, Shirley
Entered into eternal rest on April 24, 2002, Mrs. Shirley A. Doyle, the beloved mother of Jimmy Lee Smith, Virgil Richardson, Keisha Doyle, Virgil Doyle and Ali Doyle, sister of Ernest Doyle, Nathaniel Doyle, Oliver Doyle, Rosenna Oliver, Helen D. Ward, Dorothy Burden and Ida Mae Jackson. Late residence, 3822 Gumm Street, North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
POWERS, Permelia
Permelia "Megie" Simons Powers, wife of John Tracey Powers, of Summerville, S.C., died April 24, 2002 at The Presbyterian Home of S.C.
Graveside services will be held at White Church cemetery, Friday afternoon, April 26, 2002 at 4 o'clock. Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME, Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. Flowers will be accepted or memorials made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 118 W. 3rd S. St., Summerville, S.C. 29483 or The Presbyterian Home of S.C., 201 W. 9th N. St., Summerville, S.C. 29483.
Mrs. Powers was born in Johnson, S.C., a daughter of the late Winfield S. Simons, Sr. and Annie Howard Simons. She was a graduate of Walterboro High School and Columbia College. She was also a retired schoolteacher with Dorchester District II and a member of First Baptist Church of Walterboro.
Survivors include her husband, John Tracey Powers of Summerville, S.C., 1 daughter, Permelia "Panne" Bussey of Summerville, S.C., 1 sister, Eleanor S. Ergle of Walterboro, S.C., 2 grandchildren, Margaret E. Bussey of Summerville, S.C. and John J. Bussey of Charlotte, N.C., and 1 grandson, Mathew T. Bussey of Charlotte, N.C.
JONES, Franklin
Franklin Bunker Jones of Mt. Pleasant, the husband of Elizabeth Sawyer Jones, died April 24, 2002, in a local hospital.
Born December 31, 1915, in Jersey City, N.J., he was the son of Harry Towne Jones, Sr. and Ada Maitland Cushing Jones. Mr. Jones was Director of Purchasing for American Can Company, and also for MEM, a manufacturer of men's toiletries. He attended Philips-Andover Preparatory School in Andover, Ma., and graduated from Packard Business School in New York, N.Y. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Jones; three daughters, Carolyn S. Arvenitis, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Susan J. Olley (Donald), Bowie, Md., Sarah M. Donaldson, Wayne, N.J.; two grandsons, Christoper P. Arvenitis (Kirsten), Aurora, Colo. and Glen A. Donaldson, Rutherford, N.J. Also surviving are four granddaughters, Maria A. Arvenitis, Dover, N.H., Kelly D. Bastante (Paul) Bloomingdale, N.J., Laura J. and Lisa B. Donaldson, Wayne, N.J.; and three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth A. Northey, Dover, N.H., Joseph F. Bastante, Bloomingdale, N.J., and Benjamin Arvenitis, Aurora, Colo. and also several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at the Jones residence Friday, April 26 between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The family is being assisted by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, East Cooper Chapel, 884-3833. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
