PAYTON, Joseph
The relatives and friends of Mr. Joseph Payton and of his wife, Mrs. Vernell S. Payton, children, Mr. Mathew McKinney, Mr. Darryl McKinney (Arlene) and Mrs. Shantay Young (Raymond), grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, May 11, 2002 at 1 p.m. in Mount Sinai Holiness Church of Deliverance, 1216 5th Ave., (Maryville subdivision), Charleston, S.C. Apostle C.A. Keith, pastor with inhumation following in Johnson cemetery, Stall Rd., North Charleston, S.C. Friends may call in the chapel at HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., on Thursday afternoon May 10, 2002 from 2 until 5 p.m. Mr. Payton will repose in Mount Sinai Church, 5th Avenue (Maryville) from 6 until 8 p.m. Visitation with family members from 7 until 8 p.m. Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
DORRELL, Jr., Ralph
KINGSTREE - Ralph M. Dorrell, Jr., 66, died Thursday at his residence.
Mr. Dorrell was born in Florence, S.C., a son of Ralph M. and Elizabeth Grimsley Dorrell. He graduated from Kingstree High School and was a farmer and a farm equipment mechanic. Mr. Dorrell was a Baptist.
Surviving are his wife, JoAnn Dorrell of Kingstree; two daughters, Deborah Catoe of Kingstree and Terri Bowen of Greer, S.C.; one son, Rusty Dorrell of Kingstree; two sisters, Imogene Hagwood of Orangeburg and Lizzie Dell McDonald of Kingstree; three brothers, James Ollie Dorrell of West Columbia, William Roland Dorrell of Albuquerque, N.M., and Archie Laverne Dorrell of Lexington and ten grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Saturday at Williamsburg Funeral Home with interment at Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home Friday evening from 7 to 9. Memorials may be made to Tidelands Hospice, 2591 N. Frasier Street, Georgetown, S.C., 29440. WILLIAMSBURG FUNERAL HOME of Kingstree is in charge.
VENNING, Oliver
Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 9, 2002, Mr. Oliver Venning, Sr. Residence, 1737 Labor Camp Road, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. He was the widower of Mrs. Virginia C. Venning.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Olive Venning, Sr., are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, May 11, 2002, at 11 a.m., at Olive Branch AME Church. Interment, Church cemetery. Rev. Dr. Daniel Simmons, Pastor.
Mr. Venning is survived by five sons, Mr. Edward Venning (Brenda) of Atlanta, Ga.; Mr. Oliver Venning, Jr. (Rosetta) of North Charleston, S.C.; Mr. Irvin Venning (Jacqueline) of Richmond, Va.; Mr. Benjamin Venning (Gladys) of Richmond, Va. and Mr. William Venning (Elizabeth) of Richmond, Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Alice Vanderhorst (Robert "Bobby") and Mrs. Elizabeth Fleming (Thurmond) both of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., three step-sons, four step-daughters and a host of grandchildren and cousins. Viewing for Mr. Venning will be at the W.M. Smith Funeral Home, 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C., on Friday, May 10, 2002, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and at the church from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. where the family will be receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C. 881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial message to wmsbmc2@aol.com.
GREEN, Sr., Isiah
The relatives and friends of Mr. Isiah (Ike) Green, Sr., those of his wife, Mrs. Julia Green, children, Isiah Green, Jr., Ronald Green and Kenneth J. (Rebecca) Green and sisters, Ms. Lucille Nesbit and Ms. Daisy Brown are invited to attend his funeral services, Saturday, May 11, 2002, at 11 a.m., at Ebenezer AME Church, 44 Nassau St. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3448 or 1-800-290-5954. Remains to the church on Friday at 6 p.m. The family will be receiving friends at Church on Friday, from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church on Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment, Sarah King cemetery, Parkers Ferry.
MILLER, Mildred
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 9, 2002, Mrs. Mildred R. Miller, beloved grandmother of Mrs. Sharon L. Jackson (James). Late residence, 670 King St., Apt. 101, Charleston, S.C. The family will be receiving friends at 7709 Jadewood Drive, North Charleston, S.C., and at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
TAYLOR, Herman
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 9, 2002, Mr. Herman Lee Taylor of 1344 Ashley Hall Road, Charleston, S.C., son of Mrs. Mary L. Taylor, loving father of Telly Doctor and Michael Scott, brother of St. Julian (Libby) Smith, Fred, Elijah, Nathaniel (Tiger), Glenn and Sandra Taylor, Mary Joleitha Taylor-Solomon and Charleen Taylor Valentine. Funeral arrangements will be announced by FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
GRANT, Jr., Herbert
Entered into eternal rest, Thursday, May 9, 2002, Mr. Herbert C. Grant, Jr., of 257 Ashley Ave. He is the beloved son of Mrs. Mary M. Grant and the late Mr. Herbert C. Grant, Sr.; the nephew of Mr. Alfred Grant (Margaret), Mr. Harold Grant (Stella), and Mrs. Nellie Grant Wright. Friends may visit at 1362 Coosaw Dr. (West Ashley). Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS. (843) 722-0268.
BROWN, Agnes
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of May 9, 2002, Mrs. Agnes M. Brown, formerly of 304 Ashley Ave. The loving mother of Mrs. Mary M. Baxter and the late Theodore "Big Teddy" Middleton. The family will be receiving friends at 292 Ashley Ave. Funeral arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. 29401, phone (843) 723-3066. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Wesley United Methodist Church Building Fund, 446 Meeting St., Charleston, S.C. 29401.
KUNZ, Eileen Catherine
Eileen Catherine Kunz, 74, of Summerville, widow of Peter Joseph Kunz died Thursday morning in a North Charleston hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 11, 2002, at 11 o'clock in St. John the Beloved Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will Final Commendation will be in Summerville cemetery.
Friends may call James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville, from 5 until 8 o'clock this evening.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 28 Sumter Ave., Summerville, S.C. 29483, or American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
Born on February 8, 1928, in Brooklyn, N.Y., a daughter of the late Clifford and Clara Rutherford. She attended schools in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a homemaker and a member of St. John the Beloved Catholic Church.
Surviving are, one daughter, Kathryn Reilly of Summerville; one son, Peter Kunz of Edison, N.J.; six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
WILLIAMS, Annie
With regret, we inform you that Mrs. Annie Williams of North Charleston entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 8, 2002. The beloved mother of Mr. Williams Cooper, Jr., (Adrian), Mr. Henry Sam Cooper, Ms. Betty Jean Oliver, Ms. Sarah Lee Williams, Mr. Solomon William (Karol), Mr. Robert Williams, all of Charleston, S.C., Mr. Jesse James Williams of Goose Creek, S.C., and Ms. Mary Ann Fields of Ft. Polk, La.; the beloved sister of Mrs. Ester Williams (Eugene), Mrs. Ruth Vicks, Mr. Herbert Frank White (Geneva), all of Jacksonville, Fla., and Ms. Pearl White Harris (Robert) of Baltimore, Md., Mr. Jimmy White, and Mrs. Eva White-Davis both of North Charleston, S.C., devoted friend, Eugene Rivers. Funeral notice will be announced later by AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME. Phone 873-2310.
GOURDINE, Jr., Henry
The relatives and friends of Mr. Henry "Bobby" Gourdine, Jr., are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, May 11, 2002, 11 a.m., at St. Matthew Baptist Church, 2005 Reynolds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. Rev. Dr. Clinton Brantley, Pastor. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens, Charleston, S.C.
Mr. Gourdine is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lula Mae Green Gourdine, his children, Mrs. Marcella Denise Gross, Mrs. Shonda Marie Gibbs (Mark) and Lt. Henry Lamont Gourdine, USN, his grandchildren, Donte Lavar Gross, Alexandria Lamé Gibbs, and Gabriel Malik Gourdine, his siblings, Ms. Juanita Davis, Ms. Helen Whatley, Ms. Helen Pear, Mr. Richard Gourdine, Ms. Patricia Corley, Ms. Lucille Gourdine, Ms. Earline Major, and Mrs. Ruby Eadie, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mr. Gourdine will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C., on Friday, May 10, 2002, from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m., and at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
Family will also be receiving friends at 124 West Poplar St., Charleston, S.C.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
DRAYTON, Anna
The relatives and friends of Ms. Anna Drayton and those of her granddaughter, Mrs. Veronica Green (Elijah, Jr.), great-grands, Darryl, Shanette, and Eric, great-great-grands, Tirele and Bernetta, sisters, Mrs. Essie Smalls, Mrs. Carrie Gordon (Elijah), brothers, Mr. Jerry Ellerbee (Elnora), and Mr. James Ellerbee (Velma), other relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services, Saturday, May 11, 2002, 3 p.m., at Mt. Horr AME Church, 4360 Highway 174 (Edisto Road), Yonges Island, S.C. Rev. Clementa Pinckney, officiating. Interment, Mt. Horr AME Church cemetery. Remains will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 2 p.m. until the hour of service. Family will be receiving friends this evening (Friday) at WALKER'S MORTUARY, "Chapel of Peace, " 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.
CACCAVELLA, Jeffrey
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of May 8, 2002, Jeffrey David Caccavella, husband of Melanie Caccavella. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Caccavella are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Monday morning, May 13, 2002, at 10 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
JONAS, James
James H. Jonas, 84, of Barnwell, S.C., died Thursday, May 9, 2002, at a local nursing home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Mr. Jonas was born May 10, 1917, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Edwin Rudolph and Matilda Blaser Jonas. He served in the U.S. Navy in W.W.II. He was a Plant Supervisor with Shuron Company.
Surviving are two daughters, Beth Michi of Mount Pleasant, S.C., Jackie Jonas of Elko, Nev., two sisters, Doris Cerosky and Geneva Ventura both of Santa Anna, Calif., and a Dear Friend, Bunny Shepherd of Barnwell, S.C. He had five grandchildren.
