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South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920

MYERS, Martha
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Myers, 78, of N. Charleston, will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2002, in Greater Bethel AME Church, 1516 Forter Creek Road, Goose Creek, SC, at 2:00 PM. Burial will be in the church cemetery, with Rev. Darryl L. Lee Pastor/Eulogist. Remains to the church one hour prior to services. Family and friends may call at the Funeral Parlor on this Friday after 3 PM for viewing. Visitation with the family at the church fro 7 - 8 PM.
She will be sadly missed by her children: Arnold and Andrew Myers, Iris Marie Waring of Goose Creek, Jessie Mae Waring of Moncks Corner, Margaret Robinson and Corileen Haynes of N. Charleston; brothers, William McKelvey of Summerville, and Robert McKelvey of Goose Creek; grands; nieces; nephews; cousins.
Arrangements by THE MINISTRY OF RIVERS FUNERAL HOME OF GOOSE CREEK 824-9990.

SIMMONS, JR., Leon
The last religious rites for Mr. Leon Simmons, Jr. will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2002, 1:00 PM at Zion Pilgrim Christian Church (DOC), Ridgeville (Campbell Thicket Community) Rev. Melvin Brown, Pastor. Interment Hillcrest cemetery, Summerville. His children, Mr. Mark Simmons, Mr. Michael Simmons, and Ms. Sharon Rela Ford; his parents, Rev. Leon Simmons, Sr., and Mrs. Maggie Simmonsof Summerville; his brother of Mr. Isaac Simmonsof Summerville; request his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to attend with them these last rites. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 BRYAN ST., SUMMERVILLE, SC, PHONE (843) 871-1528.

BROWN, Evelina
Entered into eternal rest Thursday, August 15, 2002, Ms. Evelina A. Brown of 1901 Central Park Road (James Island). She is the beloved daughter of Mrs. Ethel Brown and the late Mr. Richard A. Brown; beloved mother of Timothy E. Brown (Amy), Kevin J. Ancrum, Darryn Ancrum and Michael C. Ancrum (Shawnette); sister of Rev. Richard A. Brown, Jr. (Helena), Delores Greene (Nathaniel), Vermort A. Brown (Barbara), Sadie R. Green (Rev. Charles), Rev. Paul C. Brown (Vera), Rev. Bernard A. Brown, Sr. (L'Tonya), George F. Brown (Earthea), Deborah E. Washington, Steven Brown (Patrice), Gilbert Brown (Wendolyn), Venita C. Isadore and Yolanda J. Weston (Theodore). Friends may visit at 1903 Central Park Road. Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS. (843) 722-0268.

SMALLS, Naomi
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Naomi "Nonie" Smalls are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, August 17, 2002, at 3 p.m., at Zion-Olivet Presbyterian Church, 134 Cannon St., Charleston, S.C. Interment, Monrovia cemetery.
Mrs. Smalls is survived by her husband, Mr. Elliott H. Smalls, Jr., three sons, Mr. Irvin Green (Iva), Mr. Marion S. Smalls (Gwen), and Mr. Mark Smalls (Scher), three daughters, Ms. Denise Smalls, Ms. Mable Smalls and Mrs. Jacqueline S. Wilson (Darryl), four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Scott, Mrs. Elizabeth Ross, Mrs. Florina Dais and Mrs. Wilhelmina Session (Freddie), three brothers, Mr. James Green, Mr. Joseph Green (Mattie) and Mr. Robert Green (Bertha) mother-in-law, Mrs. Inez Whaley Smalls, 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews. Viewing for Mrs. Smalls will be at the W. M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C., on Friday, August 16, 2002, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and at the church from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., where the family will be visiting with friends and family from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by W. M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial message to wmsbmc2@aol.com.

THOMPSON, Grace
Grace Elizabeth Thompson, 71, of Summerville, S.C., wife of Frank H. Thompson, died Wednesday, August 14, 2002, at a Charleston hospital.
Funeral services will be held at a later date in Meadville, Pa. Burial will be in the Peters cemetery, Venango County, Pa. Friends may call at Parks Funeral Home, Friday evening, August 16, 2002, from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.

SIMMONS, Minnie
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Minnie Mae Simmons are invited to attend her funeral service, 1 p.m., Saturday, August 17, 2002, in Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 91 Jackson St., Rev. Miriam Francis, Pastor, Rev. Nathaniel Robinson, officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation for Mrs. Simmons will be Friday, 3 to 5 p.m., at the funeral home and 6 to 8 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. The family hour will begin at 7 p.m.
Mrs. Simmons is survived by her daughters and sons, Vikki Simmons Jenkins (Joe), Ernest Simmons, Fallyn Simmons all of Charleston and Johnnie Simmons, Jr. (Ruthie), of Killeen, Texas; grandchildren, Joenell Jenkins and Ashlyn Simmons; brothers and sister, George Dais, Jr. (Evelyn), Dea. Leroy Dais (Ida), Anna Mae Parker of Charleston, Elijah Hodges (Betty) of New York, and Buster Dais of Washington, D.C.; sister-in-law, Vivian Hodges; an uncle, Henry Jones (Ethel); nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS. (843) 722-0268.

RUNYON, Martha T.
Martha Theleman Runyon, 86, retired principal of Sacred Heart Catholic School and widow of William L. Runyon, Sr., died Wednesday, August 14, 2002, in Charleston. Mrs. Runyon was born Sunday, June 4, 1916, in New Orleans, La., a daughter of August and Martha McCarthy Theleman. She taught second grade at Sacred Heart Catholic School for many years until her promotion to Principal. Mrs. Runyon was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Surviving are two sons, William L. Runyon, Jr., and Ronald D. Runyon both of Charleston; five grandchildren, William L. Runyon, III, Charles C. Runyon, Sarah T. Runyon, Philip D. Runyon and Paul F. Runyon; three great-grandchildren, William L. Runyon, IV, Margaret Catherine Runyon and Mary McKenzie Runyon. The relatives and friends of Martha T. Runyon are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 17, 2002, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy., this Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. The family requests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 10794, Greenville, SC 29603, or the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, Memorial and Tribute Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.

SMITH, Ruth
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 14, 2002, Mrs. Ruth B. "Ruthie" Smith, residence 5679 Sands Road, Hollywood, S.C. 29449. She is the beloved wife of the late Mr. Samuel Smith, Sr., and beloved mother of Mrs. Lola Dawson (Joseph), Mrs. Mary Simmons (Eddings), Mr. Samuel Smith, Jr. (Kim), Mr. Alonzo Smith, Mr. Alfred Lee Smith (Dorothy), her brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family members, and beloved niece of Mrs. Dorene Maxwell. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. (Downtown) Phone 723-3066.

HAMILTON, Victoria
Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 14, 2002, Mrs. Victoria W. Hamilton, of Alvin, S.C., the beloved mother of Mrs. Wiliemenia H. Green and Mrs. Christine H. Vice, both of Alvin, S.C. Funeral notice later, SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.

TAWES, Creston
Creston Swan Tawes, 98, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2002, at the residence of his son on Sullivan's Island. Mr. Tawes was born January 21, 1904, in Cresfield, MD, the son of George and Marion Swan Tawes. He was the owner of Wiggins and Tawes Esso Service Station for 40 years; and a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Mary Wiggins Tawes and his son, Rev. Creston Tawes. Mr. Tawes is survived by one son, Warren Tawes and wife Sandra of Sullivan's Island, S.C.; three daughters, Joann Major and husband Dr. Jack, of Glendale, Ariz., Kay Cox and husband Harold of Huntsville, Ala., and Mary Ann Finch of Madison, Ohio; and one sister, Marion Nelson of Cresfield, MD. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, Warren Tawes, Michael Tawes, Mark Tawes, Kevin Tawes, Dr. Donna Miller, John Major, Jr., Mary Correa, Katherine Major, Allen Major, Linda Adams, Dr. Hal Cox, Susan Cox, Cindy Finch, Stephanie Snopel, Robert Finch and Jeffery Finch, 15 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 16, at 11 a.m., at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the Tawes family by going to www.mcalister-smith.com. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29405.
MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, is assisting the Tawes family.

ZEIGLER, Frances
Frances Janet "Ma" Zeigler, 73, of Isle of Palms, S.C. died Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at her residence. The relatives and friends of Frances Zeigler are invited to attend her funeral service Saturday, August 17, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 11:00 o'clock. Friends may call at STUHR'S MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL Friday evening, from 5:00 until 7:00 o'clock.
Ms. Zeigler was born in Bamberg, S.C., a daughter of the late Frank M. Zeigler, Sr. and Loretta P. Zeigler Meyer. She worked for Piggly Wiggly (Sea Island Shopping Center) as a Deli Clerk. She was Retired Underwriter Secretary for Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Co.
Surviving are her daughter, Darlene Trucksis and her husband John, of Isle of Palms, S.C.; two grandsons, Jonathon Trucksis and his wife Kim, of Rock Hill, S.C., and Joseph Trucksis and his wife Jen, of Daniel Islands, S.C.; one granddaughter, Alyson Trucksis of Isle of Palms, S.C.; one great-granddaughter, Meghan Trucksis of Rock Hill, S.C.; two brothers, Frank Zeigler and his wife Hui Ying, of Las Vegas, Nev., and James Zeigler and his wife Sandra, of North Charleston, S.C.; one sister, Grace Lowry of Owasso, Okla. She was preceded in death by one sister, Martha Zeigler Lee.
Memorials may be made to Bishop England High School, Endowment Fund, 367 Seven Farm Road, Charleston, S.C. 29492.

YATES, Alice
The relatives and friends of Alice Anderson Yates, widow of James Fuller Yates, are invited to attend her funeral services at the graveside in Magnolia cemetery, Friday at 4:30 PM.
Memorials may be made to The Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting Street, Charleston, S.C. 29403.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

BALL, Robert
The relatives and friends of Robert Thomson Ball, widower of Elizabeth Martin Ball, are invited to attend his funeral services at the graveside in Strawberry Chapelyard, Berkeley County, Friday at Two O'clock.
Memorials may be made to the Ball Family Graveyard Fund, St. John's Berkeley, c/o 729 Creekside Drive, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464 or to Thornwell Home for Children, P.O. Box 60, Clinton, S.C. 29325.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

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