HOGAN, Georgia
Georgia Elizabeth "Betty" Hogan, 77, of Estill, S.C., passed away Friday, May 17, 2002, in Charlotte, N.C.
Mrs. Hogan is the daughter of the late Charles Strozier and Shelly Kea Strozier. She was born March 19, 1925, and was preceded in death by William K. Hogan and Amos B. White. Survivors include her sons, Robert T. White and wife, Ellen; Joseph B. White and wife, Nancy; Charles R. White; her daughter, Nancy W. Norris and husband, Michael; her grandchildren, Adam and Ricky White; Traci and Carrie White; Jason and Megan White; Kathleen, Michael and Kelin Norris; and Dolly, her dog and special companion.
After being graduated from high school in Milan, Ga., Betty moved to Savannah, Ga., and on to Daytona Beach, Fla., where she made her home until 1966 when she moved to Estill to be close to her brother, the late John M. Strozier. She made a career working for the South Carolina Department of Social Services until her retirement in 1988.
Betty loved gardening, helping others and her family. She will be remembered for her keen sense of humor and her generous and giving spirit. Not only will she be missed by her children, grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews, but also by her many close friends where she made her life and home in Estill. As all of us were special to her, she and her strong, determined spirit will remain special in our lives.
Graveside services will be held, Sunday, May 19, at 3 p.m., in the Lawtonville cemetery near Estill, S.C., directed by PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME.
Following the service, the family will receive friends at the Estill Presbyterian Church Social Hall.
CRUTCHER, Jr., Ira
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 16, 2002, Mr. Ira Joe (Hemingway) Crutcher, Jr., the beloved son of Ms. Robin Hemingway and Mr. Ira Joe Crutcher, Sr., grandson of the late Mrs. Helen Hemingway, step-brother of Ms. Kayla Crutcher and dear friend of Ms. April Nelson. Late residence, 5740 Octavia Ave., Ravenel, S.C. Funeral notice later. Friends may call at 66-B Line St. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
CORVINO, Rose
Rose Catherine Corvino, 82, of Summerville, widow of Alphonse Frank Corvino, died Friday, May 10, 2002 in a local hospital.
Funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 20, 2002 at 9 o'clock in St. John the Beloved Catholic Church. Burial will be private.
Mrs. Corvino was born on July 4, 1919 in New Haven, CT, a daughter of the late Antonio Ruocco and Caterina Dauria Ruocco. She was a graduate of schools in New Haven, CT. She was a homemaker and a member of St. John the Beloved Catholic Church.
Surviving are: 2 sons, Gene Corvino of Summerville, Anthony Corvino of North Haven, CT, 6 grandchildren & 12 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by: TRI-COUNTY CREMATION CENTER, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville, S.C. 29485.
HODGES, Luethel
SMOAKS - Luethel Mosley Hodges, 89, of Smoaks and widow of Israel Hodges, died Monday. The funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday (today) in Lovely Hill Baptist Church, Smoaks. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Hodges was born in Smoaks, SC and was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Mosley and Ollis Jenkins Mosley. She received her education in the public Schools of Colleton and Orangeburg Counties.
She was a member of Lovely Hill Baptist Church and served as an usher in the church and a member of the Missionary Society.
Surviving are, one sister, Ollie M. Hodges, two brothers-in-law, Roosevelt Hodges (Eva) and Ben Hodges (Mary), two sisters-in-law, Eloise Mason and Octavia Hudson, four god-daughters, Elease J. Williamson, Ethel M. Hodges, Aletta Reel, Aliyah C. Lou Salley.
Arrangements by HAMILTON'S FUNERAL HOME of Walterboro, SC.
KEITH, J.D.
Graveside services for J.D. Keith, age 84, who died May 16, will be held Saturday at 12:00 Noon, Magnolia cemetery, directed by NORTON FUNERAL HOME. Rev. Gary Anderson will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday, 10:00-11:30 am at the funeral home.
Mr. Keith was born in Darlington Co., a son of the late Luther & Mamie Gilbert Keith, he was retired from Sonoco Products Co. after 50 years of service. He was a member of the Kelleytown Baptist Church and the Old Times Club.
Surviving are: son, Dr. J. Dalton Keith of Mt. Pleasant, sister, Mrs. Mazzalee Large, Hartsville, 5 grandchildren, Gregory, Araby, Alex, Robert & Scott Keith, Mt. Pleasant, SC, 2 great-grandchildren, Daulton Keith of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Jacob Amons of Mt. Pleasant, SC.
Mr. Keith was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Grace Campbell Keith and a son, Dr. Robert V. Keith.
RAMSEY, Sylvester
The relatives and friends of Mr. Sylvester Ramsey of Cross, South Carolina, beloved son of Mary Jane Ramsey of the home and Lester Norman of St. Stephen, SC, brother of Lester Ramsey, Herman Ramsey, Alex Ramsey, Tyronne Ramsey and Anthony Ramsey are invited to attend Mr. Sylvester Ramsey funeral services on Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 11:00 A.M., Berkeley Church of Christ, Moncks Corner, SC. Interment, Jehovah Church cemetery, Cross, SC.
You may call COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME, 445 North Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC (843) 761-3970.
SCHLEPPEGRELL, M.
The relatives and friends of Melba Lemwigh Schleppegrell, are invited to attend her funeral services at the graveside in Bethany cemetery, Saturday at 2 o'clock.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 405 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
HOSS, Walter
The relatives and friends of Walter L. Hoss, widower of Anne P. Hoss are invited to attend his funeral service in Cooper River Baptist Church, this Saturday morning, May 18, 2002 at eleven o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cooper River Baptist Church, 1059 Crawford Street, N. Charleston, S.C. 20405 or to the American Heart Association of S.C., 409 King St., Suite 300, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
STEWART, John
Entered into eternal rest, Friday, May 17, 2002, Mr. John "Johnnie" Stewart formerly of 118 Larnes St., the beloved father of Eloise Johnson and Viola Johnson, grandfather of Ernest Johnson, Cornell Johnson, Quincy Johnson and Princess Johnson, brother of Mr. Julius Stewart (Harriet). Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
ATKINS, Milton
Milton Lithco "Flippo" Atkins, Sr., 77, of Atkins Landing Lane, Moncks Corner, SC, founder and owner of Atkins Boat Landing, died Monday in a Summerville hospital.
The funeral will be at 3:00 PM Wednesday afternoon, October 9, 2002 in the First Baptist Church, Cordesville. Interment will be in Berkeley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM this Tuesday evening.
Mr. Atkins was born January 27, 1925 in Vance, SC, a son of Thomas Lawton Atkins and Estelle Haddock Atkins. He served in the armed guard in the US Navy during WWII. He was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church, John's Island, Berkeley Lodge #269 AFM, and the American Legion.
Surviving are his wife, Inez Muckenfuss Atkins, two daughters, Dawn A. Ware and Cathy A. Atkins, both of Moncks Corner; two sons, Milton L. "Butch" Atkins, Jr. of Moncks Corner, Larry Simpson of Goose Creek; four sisters, Noreen Meyer and Carolyn Upchurch, both of North Charleston, Marguerite Windham of Summerton and Evelyn Parrish of Burnsville, NC; two brothers, Henry V. "Stringbean" Atkins, Sr., and Jennings M. "Mack" Atkins, both of Moncks Corner; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
CRAVEN, Eric
Eric Joseph Craven, 27, of Macedonia, SC, a plumber with Naumann Plumbing Company, died Sunday afternoon in a Charleston hospital.
The funeral will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday morning, October 9, 2002, in Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Holiness Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM this Tuesday evening.
Mr. Craven was born July 2, 1975 in Charleston, SC, a son of Jacob Craven and Julia Wright Craven. He was a member of the Cordesville Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Surviving are his wife, Dawn McElveen Craven; two sons, Michael Bonnette of St. Stephen and Chase Craven of Moncks Corner; his mother of Macedonia; two sisters, Leatha Thornley and Christina Potter, both of Macedonia; two brothers, Jason J. Craven of St. Stephen and Randal S. Craven of Macedonia.
THOMAS, Eugene
The relatives and friends of Mr. Eugene Thomas, those of his children, Ronald (Debra) Thomas, Rodney (Mansaline) Thomas, Shawn (Regina) Thomas, Angela (Harold) Ford, Jacqueline Thomas and Zondria (Oscar) Polite; brothers, Isiah (Bertha) Thomas, Phillip (Cathy) Thomas, James (Margaret) Thomas and Walter Thomas; sisters, Sara Thomas, Thomasina (Phillip) Barber, Ida Mae Thomas, Barbra Ann Palmer, Ivy Denise Brown, Yvette Calvin and Miriam Wilson, uncle Harry (Geraldine) Brown, aunts, Louise Brown and Dorine McLean are invited to attend his funeral services on Wednesday, October 9, 2002 at 11:30 AM in Life Center Ministries Charleston, 7190 Cross County Road, North Charleston, SC. Interment will be in Monrovia cemetery. Visitation with the family on Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in Rosemont Baptist Church 1856 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
NICHOLSON, Vera
Vera Fayard Nicholson, 75, wife of Theron D. Nicholson, died Friday, October 4, 2002. She was born Monday, January 17, 1927 in Gulfport, MS, the daughter of Jefferson and Louvine Gericivich Fayard. Mrs. Nicholson was a graduate of St. Thomas High School in Mississippi. She was a Past Matron and member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Loyalty Chapter 136, and avid card player, gardener, and was a volunteer at Blessed Sacrament School when her children attended. She never met a stranger. Surviving are her husband of North Charleston; two daughters, Brenda N. Polk of Hanahan, Sandra N. Williamson of Charleston; three sons, William G. Jones of Minot, ND, James L. Jones of Wadsworth, OH, and Harry N. Nicholson of Charleston; three sisters, Vivian F. Black of Mobile, AL, Teresa F. Behrens of Streator, IL, Helen F. O'Neal of Longbeach, MS; three brothers, Godfrey Fayard, Jeff Fayard, and Lionel Fayard, all of Longbeach, MS; 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. The relatives and friends of Vera Fayard Nicholson are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 9, 2002 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1695 Wallenberg Blvd. The Rite of Committal will be at the Old St. Andrew's Episcopal Church cemetery, 2257 Ashley River Road. Friends may call at JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 Savannah Hwy. this Tuesday evening from 5 PM until 7 PM. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
BRYANT, Roland
Roland Edward "Skeeter" Bryant, 54, of Ravenel, husband of Brenda Craven Byrant, died Saturday evening at his residence.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2002 at 11 o'clock in James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will be in Magnolia cemetery, Reevesville.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 until 8 o'clock this evening.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Odyssey Health Care, Inc., 3870 Leeds Ave., Suite 109, North Charleston, SC 29405 or to a charity of one's choice.
Skeeter was born on April 27, 1948 in Charleston County, a son of James Ernest "Jim" Bryant of Ravenel and the late Lina Mae Inabinett Bryant. He was a graduate of St. Paul's High School. He was a member of the American Legion Post #179. He worked for 15 years in the Charleston Naval Shipyard Sail Loft and later worked for Inabinett's Remodeling. Skeeter was currently working as a self-employed carpenter. He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of North Charleston; his father of Ravenel; one son, Edward Bryant of Charleston; one daughter, Ashley Ann Bryant of North Charleston; one step-son, Robert Lamar Reynolds of North Charleston; one sister, Ann "Cookie" B. Weathers and her husband Gene or Reevesville; his first wife, Sarah Nettles Dupree of Charleston; two nephews, Bryan Weathers of Harleyville, Derek Weathers of Reevesville; several aunts and uncles.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
