HICKS, Oliver Lee
Entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at his residence, 2207 Peonie Ave., N. Charleston. He is the husband of the late Mrs. Theresa Hicks; beloved father of Mrs. Belinda Frasier (Louis) and Mrs. Hope Shivers (Rodney); grandfather of Oliver Hicks, Olivia Hicks, Louis Hicks, Mark Frasier, Rodney Shivers, Jr., Shenelle Shivers, and Shenique Shivers; brother of Mr. Etta Clayton, Mrs. Addie Gary, and Mrs. Lorraine Tunnell. Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS (843) 722-0268.
SINGLETON, Sam H.
Relatives and friends of Mr. Sam H. Singleton of Pineville, S.C., the beloved husband of Mrs. Bernice Judge Singleton of Pineville, S.C., the beloved father of Mr. Jonathan Judge of Albany, Ga., Mrs. Barbara S. Ravenell, Mrs. Mary S. Dingle, Mrs. Deloris S. Broughton all of St. Stephen, S.C., Mr. Alphonza Judge, Mr. Barry Singleton, Mr. Ken Berry Singleton, all of Bronx, N.Y., Mrs. Doris S. Myers and Mr. Marlon Singleton both of Pineville, S.C., the beloved brother of Mrs. Evelyn S. Judge of Pineville, S.C., are invited to attend his funeral services on Thursday, July 25, 2002, 1 p.m., at Day Dawn Baptist Church, Pineville, S.C.
Remains will repose at the church on Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m., family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
Interment, Pineville Sunset Memorial cemetery, Pineville, S.C. SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
BLOWE, James
CROSS, S.C. - Rev. James L. Blowe, 74, of 1579 Poplar Hill Drive, Cross, S.C., died July 22, 2002, at a Charleston hospital.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 26, at 1 p.m., at Zion Untied Methodist Church, Cross, S.C. Rev. Wendell Sumter will officiate. Burial in Ebenezer Zion AME Church cemetery, Holly Hill, S.C. Arrangements by EUTAWVILLE COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME.
Rev. Blowe was born on May 10, 1928, in Norfolk, Va., to the late Joseph and Ester K. Blowe.
Survivors include, his wife, Rillia Blowe of the home, one daughter, Ms. Syretta A. Blowe of the home, one son, Kelvin Blowe of Ladson, S.C., one step-son, Robert Gavin of Cross, S.C., two brothers, Horace Blowe of Portsmouth, Va., and Jesse Blowe of Portsmouth, Va., one daughter-in-law, one step-daughter-in-law, eight sisters-in-law, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and two brothers-in-law.
GOURDINE, George
The relatives and friends of George Gourdine, the third child of the late Rev. James E. Gourdine and the late Henrietta Bryant Gourdine, passed away on July 19, 2002. He was born at the family home in Cordesville, S.C., on November 7, 1923. He attended Bethune Cookman College in Daytona Beach, Fla., and later moved to New York where he was employed by the Postal Service. Upon retirement, he returned to Charleston, S.C.
He is survived by his brothers, Edward Gourdine, Nathaniel (Marie) Gourdine, Richard (Barbara) Gourdine; his sisters, Rosa Lee (James) Franklin, Millie (Butler) Martin, Mattie Robinson, Bertha Lee G. Bostic, Miriam Gourdine and Louise Gourdine; his play sister, Althea Lennen, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, and a host of other family and friends.
James Gourdine, Jr., the second oldest brother, predeceased him.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2002, at 1 p.m., in Harleston-Boags Funeral Home, Inc. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags Funeral Home, Inc., on Friday, July 26, 2002, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The family is accepting flowers or donations. Donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society at 5900 Core Street, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406. For additional information, please call the office at 800-282-4914. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC. Phone 723-3066.
SNYDER, Ronald
Ronald E. Snyder, 48, of Charlotte, N.C., died July 17, 2002 at Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville.
Mr. Snyder was born October 31, 1953 at Bakersfield, California, a son of Barbara Smith Snyder and the late John Edward Snyder. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Ronald E. Snyder will be held 5:00 PM Saturday, July 20, 2002 from the McEwan Pineville Chapel. The family will greet friends following the service. Ronald's final wishes were to be cremated and have his remains scattered in beautiful Mt. Mitchell, N.C.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Rita Snyder; four children: Eddie Perry, Krisha Snyder, Alex Fowler and Anna Fowler; his mother, Barbara Burkett; two sisters, Maria Snyder and Sherry Tyndall; one brother, Billy Snyder; one grandson, Dylan Smith; nine nieces and nephews; and his canine companion, William.
Memorials may be made in remembrance of Ronald E. Snyder to Habitat for Humanity. Memorial Service arrangements by McEWAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, PINEVILLE CHAPEL. Local arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
WEST, Bernice
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Mrs. Bernice West entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 24, 2002. Late residence: 219 Schultz Lake Road, Summerville, S.C. Wife of Mr. John West; mother of Mrs. Violet Green, Mr. John West, Jr., and Mrs. Saretha Harris; sister of Mrs. Ruby Johnson. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 BRYAN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C.; PHONE (843) 871-1528; FAX (843) 832-9240.
DEWEESE, Herman
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Mr. Herman Deweese entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 24, 2002. Brother of Melvin Deweese, Timothy Deweese and Janie Goodwine. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 BRYAN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C.; PHONE (843) 871-1528; FAX (843) 832-9240.
ALDERMAN, Kyle
Kyle Wilkinson Alderman infant son of Kimberly Wilkinson and Ryan Alderman of North Charleston, died Monday, July 22, 2002, at a local hospital.
Private graveside services will be on Wednesday, July 24, 2002, in Carolina Memorial Park.
Surviving are his parents Kimberly Wilkinson and Ryan Alderman of North Charleston, maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Patrice Wilkinson of North Charleston, maternal great-grandparents Chris Watkins of North Charleston; Gene and Sarah Watkins of James Island and maternal grandmother, Martha Wilkinson of North Charleston and maternal great-great-grandmother Edith Painter of Summerville, paternal grandparents Deborah and Randy Horsley of Mt. Pleasant, paternal great-grandmother, Katherine Gula of Conway; one aunt, Kerri Wilkinson of North Charleston, one uncle Justin Horsley of Mt. Pleasant and one cousin Kenneth Blayne Bardon of North Charleston.
Kyle was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Richard E. Alderman and maternal great-grandfather, Don Wilkinson.
CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 7113 RIVERS AVE., N. CHARLESTON, is in charge of arrangements.
HILL, Marie Ann
Marie Ann Hill, 79, died Monday, July 22, 2002, in a local nursing home. Mrs. Hill was born November 24, 1922, in New York City, N.Y., to the late John Thomas and Anna Mae McCullum Robinson. She was a former resident of Hialeah, Fla., from 1951-1993. Mrs. Hill was a retired professional secretary and was a member of the National Secretary Association and was named secretary of the year. She was at one time moderator of C.Y.O. at St. John the Apostle in Florida. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was predeceased by her husband John J. Hill. Mrs. Hill is survived by one son, John J. Hill, Jr., and wife Emaline of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; four daughters, Maria Young, of Valdosta, Ga., Patricia Lord and Eleanor Caraviello and husband Bernard of Charleston, S.C., and Grace Charlton and husband Leroy of Miami, Fla.; one brother, John T. Robinson of Baton Rouge, La., one sister, Grace Renard of Miami, Fla.; 13 grandchildren and many great and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 23, at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home Downtown Chapel, 150 Wentworth St., Charleston, S.C., from 6 to 8 p.m., with vigil service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 24, at 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment will be at a later date in Arlington National cemetery. MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN CHAPEL IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY.
WALBRING, Lois
Lois Walbring, 78, of Goose Creek, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2002 at a local hospital. She was born in Nokomis, Illinois September 11, 1923. Mrs. Walbring moved from Chicago to Goose Creek 10 years ago. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Goose Creek.
Mrs. Walbring was active with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and an integral part of Berkeley Senior Inc., Goose Creek location where she volunteered three days a week. Mrs. Walbring volunteered at the Goose Creek Library and worked as a poll worker. preceded in death by her husband Clarence Walbring in 1968 she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law: Jim and Doni Walbring, Goose Creek; two brothers and sisters-in-law Paul and Twila Presnell and Bob and Faye Smalley, all of Nokomis, IL; three sisters: Jean Fieberg, San Pierre, IN, Betty and her husband Herman Shermer, Adelphi, MD, and Ellen and Jim Smith, Nokomis, IL; two granddaughters: Heather Walbring, Goose Creek and Sheri Walbring and her fiancé Robert Morris III, of Ladson; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Thursday, July 25, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Goose Creek, 141 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, S.C.
Interment will follow at Plantation Memorial Gardens, Moncks Corner, S.C. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 24, 2002 from 6-8 p.m. at MCALISTER-SMITH GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL, 100 S. GOOSE CREEK BLVD., GOOSE CREEK, S.C. Online condolences may be sent to the Walbring Family at www.mcalister-smith.com
JONES, Micheal
Entered into eternal rest on July 22, 2002, Mr. Micheal Franklin Jones, the beloved son of the late Mr. Willie Jones and the late Mrs. Lucinda Jones, beloved friend of Margaret C. Kelly, step-father of Michael Horlback, brother of Willie Jones, Jr., Lola Bruno, Katie Jones and Shirley Jones. Late residence, 2052 Delaware Ave., North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
TUCKER, William
William Sanford Tucker 70, of Summerville, died Monday, July 22, 2002, in a local hospital.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, July 25, 2002, at 11 a.m. in CAROLINA MEMORIAL PARK. Born August 18, 1931, in Anson County, NC. He was the son of the late Leroy Tucker and Dallie Kellis Tucker.
Mr. Tucker was a retired Truck Driver for Best Steel as a Long Distance Carrier. He was a Navy Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam War. Mr. Tucker was known for his great love for children.
Survivors include, a daughter, Sandra Tucker Kennedy, of Lilesville, NC. A son, Michael R. Tucker, of Summerville, two sisters, Mildred Wright, of Monroe, NC and Lula Bell Davis, of Peachland, NC. One brother, Richard Tucker, of Marshville, NC. Three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends from 6-8, Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 7113 RIVERS AVENUE, NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. 29406.
Arrangements are Being Handled by Carolina Memorial Funeral Home.
JACKSON, Robert
The relatives and friends of Mr. Robert Ernest Jackson, and those of his wife, Mrs. Marie Stewart Jackson, his sons, Mr. Marvin Bartee, Charlotte, NC, Mr. Damon Jenkins, Charleston, S.C., Mr. Dion Lucas, Winston Salem, NC, step-sons, Mr. Julius Stewart (Melor), Kennesaw, GA., Mr. Troy Stewart (Tammy), Atlanta, GA., and Mr. Perry Phillip (April), Texas, daughter, Ayana, grands, parents, the late Mrs. Viola S. Jackson and the late Mr. Robert "Robbie" Jackson, sisters and brother, Mrs. Lutrell S. Richardson (Julius), Hollywood, S.C., Mrs. Ethel Lillie Bell Paniss (Fred), Mrs. Josephine Dickerson and Mr. James Smalls, all of Bellingham, MA., godmother, Ms. Janie Gathers, godson, Samuel Ernest Richardson, Jr., nieces, nephews, two aunts, one uncle, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend his full funeral service Thursday evening, July 25, 2002, 7 p.m. at Mt. Zion AME Church 8419 Wiltown Road, Sugar Hill Section, Hollywood, S.C. Rev. Henry Young, Officiating. Interment, Friday, July 26, 2002, 11 a.m. Price cemetery, Hollywood, S.C. Remains will lie in state at the church on Thursday from 6 p.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends may call/visit WALKER'S MORTUARY after 3 p.m. today (Wednesday). Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "CHAPEL OF PEACE', 3407 OLD POND ROAD, JOHN'S ISLAND, S.C. PHONE 843-559-5318/FAX 559-3415.
