WHITE, Mary
Mary Richardson White, 84, a former resident of Charleston, S.C. and most recently of the Bronx, N.Y. died April 14, 2002, while a resident in the Hebrew Nursing Home, Bronx, N.Y.
Mrs. White a Charleston resident for more than 60 years, was born on James Island, S.C. She was the daughter of the late Toby and Mary Richardson of Solegaree, S.C. and the wife of Franklin White, Sr. of James Island, who died at an early age in 1966. Mrs. White lived in the city of Charleston and was a homemaker. She was an avid church parishioner and a life time member of Payne Methodist R.M.U.E. Church on James Island.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Davenport, of the Bronx, N.Y.; a son, Willington E. White of Springfield, Va.; a brother, Richard Richardson of Charleston; ten grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law and numerous distant relatives.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS (843) 722-0268.
MURDAUGH, Charles
ISLANDTON - Mr. Charles Haskel "Bunny" Murdaugh, 65, of 407 Moselle Road died Monday at a local Charleston hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Rice Patch Christian Church with Rev. Dale Andrews officiating. Interment will follow in Peniel Baptist Church cemetery, directed by the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home.
Mr. Murdaugh was born in Colleton County, a son of the late Gettys Murdaugh and Pearl Sineath Murdaugh. He was a retired employee with Westinghouse in Hampton. He was a member of Rice Patch Christian Church and loved the outdoors and fishing.
Surviving are his wife, Alice Sanders Murdaugh, a daughter, Cynthia Paolello of Panama City, Fla., a sister, Dimples M. Kelehear of Islandton, brothers, Eddie "Bubba" Sineath of Islandton and Ronnie K. Murdaugh of Chapin, a granddaughter, Allison Paltis, of Panama City, Fla. and 2 great-granddaughters, Kaitlyn Baltis and Selna Baltis.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rice Patch Christian Church, 15471 Sniders Highway, Islandton, S.C. 29929.
ADAMS, Ernest
Ernest Max Adams, 74, of Johns Island, widower of Marie Ann Adams, died Sunday at his residence.
Service and burial will be private.
Born on July 27, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, a son of the late Gustar Adams and Maria Dellinger Adams. He attended schools in Chicago, Illinois. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served as a military policeman. He was a Sergeant with the Fox Lake Police Department in Illinois.
Survivors include 4 sons, Mark E. Adams of Houston, Tex., Ernest M. Adams, Jr. of York, S.C., Michael G. Adams of Johns Island, S.C., Anton G. Adams of Phoenix, Ariz.; 3 daughters, Patricia S. Stoner of Johns Island, S.C., Katherine M. Reedy of Montgomery, Ala., Julie Ann Adams of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 2 brothers, Gus Adams and John Adams; 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Arrangements by TRI-COUNTY CREMATION CENTER, 11000 DORCHESTER ROAD, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
JONES, Ricardo
The relatives and friends of Mr. Ricardo Terrell Jones, those of his parents, Ms. Lucille Jones and Mr. Samuel B. Crummey, III, those of his step-father, Stacy Salters, step-mother Janice Mayo, his sister and brothers, Shannon Denise Jones, Oatis Jones and Christopher Whaley, and all other relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services, Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2002, 2 p.m., at Victory Baptist Church, Remount Road, North Charleston, S.C. Reverend Clary Samuels, Pastor. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mr. Ricardo Terry Jones will lie in state this evening at the North Area Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Services entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME (843) 744-7511.
JEFFERSON, Ida
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 16, 2002, Mrs. Ida Wilson Jefferson of St. Stephen, S.C. Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Wilson, her grandson (reared as a son), Mr. Curtis Wilson, both of Pineville, S.C., brother, Mr. Lambert Wilson of Florida, and guardian, Mrs. Omega B. Jefferson of Pineville, S.C. Friends may call at the residence of Mrs. Omega B. Jefferson. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
FULTON, Ernest
Entered into eternal rest on April 16, 2002, Mr. Ernest Fulton, the beloved husband of Mrs. Lucille Fulton, father of Ernestine Lewis, Carman Govan, Andrew Fulton, Jane Roberts, Eunice Gambrell and Brenda Wright, adopted father of Tyrone Wilson and Geraldine Collins, brother of Nathaniel Fulton, Paul Fulton and Viola Footman. Late residence 2030 Hugo Ave., North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
MCCASKILL, Mildred
Mildred Jackson McCaskill, 86, of the Methodist Oaks, Orangeburg, S.C., died Saturday, April 13, 2002 at the Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Louie McCaskill.
A memorial service will be held at the Stringer Chapel of the Methodist Oaks, Orangeburg, S.C. on Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Kemit Shrawder officiating. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 4 p.m., in Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, conducted by the Rev. Stephen Gaither of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Hanahan, S.C. where Mrs. McCaskill was a member for many years. The family will be receiving friends at 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston. Born in Hamlet, N.C. on June 18, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Luther Jackson and Bessie Adams Jackson. She was a retired counter clerk and member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda H. Brigman and son-in-law G.W. of Denmark and Mary Ann Hayden and son-in-law Thomas E. of Clemson; one sister, Aliene J. Fox of San Francisco, Calif.; six grandchildren, Joseph T. Hayden of Clemson, Paul A. Hayden and wife Jackie of Fayetteville, N.C., Mark E. Hayden and wife Angela of Salisbury, N.C., Lynda K. Martin and husband Charles of Blythewood, Margaret Ann Emory and husband Greg of East Poland, ME., James C. Bragg and wife Kimberly of Mauldin; two step-grandsons, Barry M. Bragg and wife Leticia of San Antonio, Texas, and Gregory W. Brigman of Hartsville; and eight great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Stringer Chapel of the Methodist Oaks, P.O. Drawer 327, Orangeburg, S.C. 29116, or the charity of one's choice.
CAMPBELL, Brittany
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of Monday, April 15, 2002, Little Miss Brittany Amber Campbell. Residence, 25 Cedar St., Charleston, S.C. She is the beloved daughter of Ms. Kimberly Campbell and Mr. Leon Scott. Beloved granddaughter of Mrs. Edith Campbell and the late Mr. William A. Campbell, Sr., sister of Master Corey A. Campbell; niece of Mr. Marvin Campbell (Dorothy), Ms. Patricia, Alethia, Alfred, Marion, and Willie Mae Campbell, Mrs. Daisy Mae Thomas (Clayton) and Ms. Anna Mae Campbell. Funeral notice later. Arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
WALKER, Albertha
Entered into eternal rest on April 15, 2002, Ms. Albertha E. Furby-Walker, beloved daughter of mother Rosalee Furby, sister of Mr. Herbert Furby (Deborah), Mr. Louis Furby (Shirley), Mrs. Geneva Washington (District Elder Joshua Washington), Mrs. Vivian Pinckney (Deacon James Pinckney) and Ms. Barbara Furby. Late residence, 142 Hester St., Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
BRANT, Toxey
YEMASSEE - Toxey Anita Brant, 81, died Monday in a Jacksonville, Fla., hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, at the graveside in Ebenezer cemetery, conducted by Patrick L. Brant and directed by the FRED PARKER FUNERAL HOME.
Mrs. Brant was born May 11, 1920, in Mobile, Ala., a daughter of the late Lloyd Elrod Brant and Myrtle Taylor Brant. She was a Baptist.
Surviving are, a brother, Patrick L. Brant, of Tempe, Ariz., an aunt, Katherine Brant of Jacksonville, Fla., and two nephews, Douglas and Keith Brant.
Memorials may be made to the Gideons International Camp of Walterboro #3195, P.O. Box 84, Walterboro, S.C. 29488.
SMEDS, Lois
Lois Reading Smeds, 78, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Charleston, S.C., passed away April 16, 2002. She was born in Grand Forks N.D. on April 8, 1924, the daughter of the late Robert Elliot and Mable Clarke Reading. She as preceded in death by her daughter, Christy Lynn Smeds, and husband, James Harold Smeds. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law Jamie S. and Jonathan H. Benedict of Charleston, S.C., Laurie S. and Donald M. Padgett of Roanoke, Va.; grandchildren, Sallie L. Padgett of Baltimore, Md., Jennifer L. Benedict of Charleston, S.C., Laurie B. Benedict of Charleston, S.C., and Geoffrey S. Padgett of Roanoke, Va. Private services will be held for the family in Charleston. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003-0554, or to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825-A, Electric Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements are by OAKLEY'S SOUTH CHAPEL & CREMATORY, (540) 989-3131.
SULT, Elmer
Entered into eternal rest on Monday afternoon, April 15, 2002, Elmer Ray Sult, husband of Velma Rae Holladay Sult. Residence, Hanahan, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ray Sult are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in Messiah Lutheran Church, Thursday, April 18, 2002, at 12 (noon) o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this evening (Wednesday), April 17, 2002, between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Sult was born February 12, 1936, in Wytheville, Va., the son of the late Walter Ray Sult and Mabel Lewellyn Sult. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. He was a graduate of Wythe County High School and had served in the United States Air Force and was a retired insurance consultant with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Mr. Sult was a member and Past Master with Hammerton Lodge #332 A.F.M.; Past District Deputy Grand Master of 2nd Masonic District of South Carolina; Scottish Rite; York Rite, Omar Temple and other Masonic Orders. Mr. Sult was an Amateur Ham "Extra Class" Radio Operator. Mr. and Mrs. Sult have celebrated 41 and a half years of marriage.
Mr. Sult is survived by his wife of Hanahan, S.C.; one son, Michael R. Sult of Charleston, S.C.; two brothers, W. Eugene Sult of Norfolk, Va., Dennis Sult of Wytheville, Va.; three sisters, Lois S. Vaught, of Baltimore, Md., Paige S. Mcilwee of Strasburg, Va., Nancy S. Cregger of Wytheville, Va. Mr. Sult was preceded in death by a brother, Tommie L. Sult, of Baltimore, Md.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 1106 Yeamans Hall Road, Hanahan, S.C. 29406.
