HALL, Oran
The relatives and friends of Mr. Oran Pruitt Hall, husband of LaVerne Niesslein Hall are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11 o'clock today in St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, Summerville. Rite of Committal and Final Commendation will be in Dorchester Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Summerville.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: National Kidney Foundation of South Carolina, P.O. Box 212634, Columbia, S.C. 29221.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
RAMSEY, Harold
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of April 9, 2002, Harold Lee Ramsey, husband of Ruth Browning Ramsey. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ramsey are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Friday afternoon, April 12, 2002, at 2 o'clock. Interment, Bethany cemetery. Friends may call at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, Thursday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
Mr. Ramsey was born in Williams, S.C., the son of Willie Lee Ramsey and Sarah Viola Strickland Ramsey. He was a member of Advent Lutheran Church. He served in the Army during W.W.II. He was a Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite and VFW.
Surviving are his wife of Charleston, S.C.; one daughter, Cheryl Ramsey King and son-in-law, Jerry King of Conway, S.C.; two sisters, Cora Ruppert of Charleston, S.C., and Ruth Cox of Moulten, Ala.; one brother, Joseph J. Ramsey of Charleston, S.C.; two granddaughters, Renee King of Jacksonville, Fla., and Tina King of Murrells Inlet, S.C.
GIFFORD, Melva
Melva Lyerly Gifford, 80, widow of Joseph Gifford, died Monday, April 8, 2002, at her residence. All funeral services will be private. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Mrs. Gifford was born in Asheville, N.C., a daughter of Paul H. and Sara G. Lyerly. She lived on the Isle of Palms for 35 years and was employed by the Palms Restaurant, Isle of Palms, S.C.
Surviving are two cousins of Asheville, N.C., and one cousin of Palm Bay, Fla. In her later years, she resided at the home of her close friends, Jack, JoAnn and their daughter, June Dangerfield of Summerville, S.C. She is also survived by her friend, Malcolm Burgis of the Isle of Palms.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
SEWELL, Hiram
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of April 8, 2002, Hiram Winston Sewell, husband of Louise Benton Sewell. Residence, Seabrook Island, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. H. Winston Sewell are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in John's Island Presbyterian Church, Friday morning, April 12, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Interment, John's Island Presbyterian Churchyard. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
Mr. Sewell was born in Rome, Ga., the son of Hiram Whitfield Sewell and Nell Doss Sewell. He was a retired Industrial Relations Manager for Dupont Company, Engineering Department, Wilmington, Delaware. He was a member of John's Island Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are his wife of Seabrook Island, S.C.; two sons, Harvey Sewell of Seabrook Island, S.C., and Norman Sewell of Scottsdale, Ariz.; one daughter, June Sewell Foster of Baytown, Texas; six grandchildren, William Sewell Foster of Austin, Texas, Lane Foster Harrell of Austin, Texas, Susan Frickman of Charleston, S.C., Winston Sewell of Charleston, S.C., Norman Sewell, Jr., of Chandler, Ariz., and Eric Sewell of Columbia, S.C.; five great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to John's Island Presbyterian Church, 2550 Bohicket Road, John's Island, S.C. 29455.
HILL, Carol
The relatives and friends of Carol Williams Hill, widow of Charles G. Hill, Sr., are invited to attend her funeral services in Citadel Square Baptist Church, Thursday, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Bethany cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Citadel Square Baptist Church, 328 Meeting St., Charleston, S.C. 29401, or American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite #504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
BULLARD, Ruby
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Ruby Lee Morris Bullard, widow of Jimmie Wade Bullard are invited to attend her funeral service Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock in James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Oakbrook Chapel, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville. Burial will be in Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville.
Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, 303 South Main Street, Summerville from 6 until 8 o'clock this evening.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
DAVIS, Harry
MULLINS, S.C. - Mr. Harry Fulton Davis, 56, husband of Jackie Turner Davis, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11 at the Chapel of Cox-Collins Funeral Home, with Rev. Stanley Fuller officiating. Burial will follow in Davis cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
Mr. Davis was born February 7, 1946 in Marion County, a son of the late William Oscar "W.O." Davis, Jr. and the late Josie Brymer Davis. Mr. Davis was a general mechanic with Smurfit-Stone, where he had worked for 33 years. He was a board member and vice president of the SCI Credit Union. Mr. Davis was a member of Ariel Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Davis in addition to his wife of the home are, a daughter, Kim Davis of Mullins; a son, Rusty Davis and his wife Ashley of Mullins; a stepson, Mitchell Nolan and his wife Sabrina of Mullins; a stepdaughter, Christy Brewton and her husband of Fritz of Albany, Ga.; 2 sisters, Ann D. Lawrence of Lake City and Lin Davis of Pittsboro, N.C.; 3 brothers, William Brymer of Mullins, Jerry Davis of Sharpsburg, N.C. and Ronnie Davis of Vacaville, Calif.; and 3 grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. at COX-COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.
MOULTRIE, Harry
WALTERBORO - Harry "Boogie" Moultrie, 51, died April 8, 2002 in a local Charleston hospital.
The funeral will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2002, in W.O.R.D. Ministries Christian Center in Summerville. Burial will follow in Westview Memorial Gardens in Ruffin.
Mr. Moultrie was born in Colleton County, a son of the late William Moultrie, Jr. and Elder Mazie S. Moultrie. He received his education in the public schools in Colleton County. He was a member of W.O.R.D. Ministries Christian Center.
Surviving are his wife, Caffey B. Moultrie of the home; two daughters, Tarisha Fields of Columbus, Ga., and Niambi Bell of Leesburg, Fla.; two sons, Imamu Moultrie of Walterboro and Melvin Owens of Moorehead City, N.C.; four brothers, Charles, William Rogers, Earl and John Wesley Moultrie; four sisters, Cecelia Shider, Ethel Ford, Janet Reed and Daisy Belvins.
Arrangements by HAMILTON'S FUNERAL HOME of Walterboro.
MORELLI, Joseph
Joseph Larry Morelli, 76, of Aiken, husband of Mrs. Vernell Morelli, died Thursday, April 4, 2002. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Thursday in Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. Born June 13, 1925, in Charleston, S.C. He was the son of the late Joseph G. and Ruth Alma Morelli. He attended the Central Baptist Church. Survivors included his wife; sons, Marc A. Morelli, of Charleston, C. Richard Morelli, of Columbus, Ind., and Joseph D. Morelli, of Columbia, S.C.; brother, James Morelli, of Charleston, S.C.; sister, Ruth Jones of Charleston, S.C.; step grandchildren, Brian Youngblood, Sharilyn Youngblood, James Waters, Jennifer Porter, Stephen Ferguson and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are being handled by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.
HANDLER, Jerry
Milton Jerome "Jerry" Handler, Jr., 55, husband of Heide Handler of Summerville, S.C. died March 22, 2002 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held Thursday afternoon, April 11, 2002 in Parks Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville, S.C. at 2 o'clock. Burial will be private.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
BRIGHTMAN, Frank
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 6, 2002, Mr. Frank L. Brightman of Hampton, Va., formerly of Cordesville, S.C., husband of Mrs. Lillian M. Brightman of Hampton, Va.; father of Mr. Willie Mathis of Boston, Mass., Mr. Komalis Brightman, Mrs. Melinda Williams and Mrs. Greta Lewis all of Louisiana, Mr. Vincent P. Shelton and Mrs. Regina McCadney both of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Victoria B. Dixon and Mrs. Florence B. Fludd both of Cordesville, S.C.; two brothers, Mr. Herman Brightman of Central Islip, N.Y. and Mr. Norman Brightman of Brooklyn, N.Y. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
SNIPES, Steven
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 7, 2002, Mr. Steven A. Snipes of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Moncks Corner, S.C., son of Rev. Catherine Washington of St. Stephen, S.C., father of Morgan Snipes and Brandon Snipes of Lakeland, Fla.; brother of Mrs. Tawanda Snipes Tolliver of Summerville, S.C., Mrs. Regina Jones of Jacksonville, N.C., Mrs. Janette Holman of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Janice Bradley of Pineville, S.C., Mrs. Lelia Dennard of Lithonia, Ga., Mrs. Willa Mae Rouse Chandler of Lawrenceville, Ga., Evangelist Emma Jane King of Gary, Ind., Mrs. Mildred Williams of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Albertha Myers of Goose Creek, S.C., Rev. Ralph B. Snipes of Manassas, Va. and Mr. John W. Miller of North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
SANDERS, Albertha
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Albertha J. Sanders, those of her son, Mr. James Lee Sanders (Linda) of Bronx, N.Y., grandchildren, Marva Diggins and Sharon Fludd of Bronx, N.Y., Anthony Sanders of Pennsylvania and Monique Perry (Mitchell) of Hollywood, S.C., daughter-in-law, William Heyward of Red Top, S.C., and God-daughter, Mildred Jenkins (Williard) of Ladson, S.C., are invited to attend her funeral services, Thursday, April 11, 2002, at 2 p.m., at Wesley United Methodist Church, Baptist Hill Road, Hollywood, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING YONGES ISLAND CHAPEL, 889-9181 or 1-800-290-5954. Remains to the church on Wednesday, at 6 p.m. The family will be receiving friends at the church from 7 to 8 p.m. Interment, Annivesta Baptist Church, Hollywood, S.C.
