SHEARON, Vivian
RALEIGH - Vivian J. Shearon, 92, of 3939 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, died Sunday, September 22, 2002 at Rex Hospital following and almost four year period of declining health.
She was born January 2, 1910, a daughter of Tapley and Daisy Valeria Johnson of Fuquay-Varina.
She married
Hubert R. Shearon of Wake Forest on October 21, 1931. She spent many years on a farm near Fuquay-Varina and then she and Hubert build, owned, and operated the Mountain Villa Hotel in Boone for several years before his death on 1964.
She married
Waldron H. Shearon of Raleigh on May 17, 1970 and they spent time on Emerald Isle where they enjoyed fishing. Waldron died in April 1976.
For a few years in the 1960s she sold real estate in Raleigh.
She was a member of Ridge Road Baptist Church where she was active in Sunday School, church suppers, WMU, and other activities until she was physically unable to participate. She had her special seat in church until she could no longer attend services.
She was a member of the Smith-Bryan Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, and served as chapter chairman of the Veteran Patients Committee for several years, collecting magazines and books and taking them to the Veteran's Hospital in Durham.
In addition to her two husbands, she was predeceased by her parents and a sister, Robbie J. Smith.
Visitation will be at Thomas Funeral Home, 401 N. Ennis Street in Fuquay-Varina on Wednesday night, September 25, 2002, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Funeral services will be at Ridge Road Baptist Church on Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 2:00 PM.
She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Valeria and Herman Vinson of Clayton; son, Hubert R. (Red) Shearon of Mt. Pleasant, SC; granddaughter, Ann Shearon of Charleston, SC; granddaughter and husband, Ginger and Andrew Bergstrum, of Ambridge, PA; niece and husband, Robbie Lane and Bill Jackson of Fuquay-Varina; brother-in-law, W.E. Smith of Fuquay-Varina; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Vassar and Elsie Shearon of Wake Forest; sister-in-law Edith Shearon of Wake Forest; sister-in-law, Christodell Shearon of Raleigh.
The family wishes to express thanks to the Caregivers who have given loving care over the past four years.
Flowers will be appreciated, but expressions of sympathy may be made to Ridge Road Baptist Church, 2011 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607, or to the charity of one's choice.
HAYNES, Jerry
Jerry Ray Haynes, 53, husband of Rhoda Rozina Herndon Haynes of John's Island, SC, died Saturday, September 21, 2002 at his residence. He was born Wednesday, February 2, 1949 in Wichita, KS, the son of Robert Eugene and Velma Elaine Tucker Haynes. Mr. Haynes honorably served in the US Navy during Vietnam. He was a copy machine repairman with the Charleston County School District. Mr. Haynes was dedicated to his family and married
for over 25 years. Surviving are his wife of John's Island; parents of Mulvane, KS; three sons, Paul Gaskins and Scott Gaskins, both of John's Island, Johnny Gaskins of Summerville; a daughter, Connie Brown of Charleston; and a sister, Beva Haynes of Oklahoma. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 9:30 AM Wednesday, September 25, 2002 in the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, Inc., 3896 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
FOGLE, Josephine
ORANGEBURG - Ms. Josephine (Jo) Caroline Stroble Fogle, 64, died Sunday. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM Wednesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Riverbank Drive, Orangeburg. A private graveside service will be held at Four Holes Baptist Church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 PM on Tuesday at Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. in Orangeburg.
Devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Caroline Fogle Turner and husband J.R. Turner of Hickory, NC, and Tamra Fogle Behles of Prosperity, SC; and granddaughter, Parrish Gabrielle Behles of Prosperity, SC; one brother, Mike E. Stoble, Jr. and his wife, Barbara Stoble; nephew, Thomas Scott Stroble, all of Orangeburg.
Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society or Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2202 Riverbank Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29118.
SPOLARICH, Steve
The relatives and friends of Mr. Steve Spolarich are invited to attend his memorial services at the Moncks Corner United Methodist Church, Tuesday afternoon, September 24, 2002, at 2 o'clock. Burial will be private. Arrangements by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner. Friends may visit with the family at the church from 1:30 PM until the time of service or immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Moncks Corner Senior Adult Lunch Program, 112 East Main Street, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.
PALMER, John
Entered into eternal rest in Brooklyn, NY on September 22, 2002, Mr. John Palmer, the beloved husband of Mrs. Margaret Banks Palmer; brother-in-law of Mr. Joseph (Rosetta) Banks, Mr. Issac (Donnia) Banks, and Mrs. Maryetta Holmes. Late residence, 75 Linden Street, Brooklyn, NY. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME.
HEMPFLING, James
The relatives and friends of Mr. James D. Hempfling, of Goose Creek, SC, are invited to attend his funeral services 11:00 AM this Tuesday morning at the graveside in Riverview Memorial Park. Interment will follow. Directed by DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER.
COWART, Ladislas
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Ladislas K. Cowart are invited to attend her graveside memorial services at Biggin cemetery, Wednesday morning, September 25, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, MONCKS CORNER, from 6 PM until 8 PM, Tuesday evening. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, SC 29406.
MORRISON, JR., Harry
Mr. Harry Strohecker Morrison, Jr., 75, of the Lena Community near Estill, died Sunday afternoon in the Hampton Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.
Mr. Morrison was born in Savannah, Georgia, April 7, 1927, a son of the late Harry S. Morrison and Ruby Satterfield Morrison. He was a retired Forester, and was the Founder and Past President of Morrison Forestry and Real Estate Company. He was served in both the Army and the Marine Corps, was an Eagle Scout and former Boy Scout Troop Leader. He was a member of the American Legion Post #131 in Estill, Deacon and Trustee at the Lawtonville Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Beverly Dean Morrison of Estill; two sons, H. Stro Morrison III of Estill, F. Dean Morrison of Madison, Georgia; two daughters, Jane M. Bowden of Goose Creek, Caroline M. Pettigrew of Beaufort; one sister, Barbara M. Vaughan of Hampton; one nephew, Robert M. McAlister of Kiav, Ukraine; and grandchildren, Stroh, Mary, and William Morrison, Samantha and Tucker Pettigrew, Jonathan Bowden.
Funeral services will be 4 PM Tuesday in the Lawtonville Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Dr. James F. Norris, III, with burial in the Lawtonville cemetery, directed by the ESTILL CHAPEL OF PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME. Friends may call at the Chapel in Estill from 7 - 9 PM Monday, and Tuesday until 3 PM when the casket will be placed in the church prior to services.
The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the Lawtonville Baptist Church, PO Box 1057, Estill, SC 29918, or the Connie Maxwell Children's Home, PO Box 1178, Greenwood, SC 29648.
BROWN, Betty
Entered into eternal res on the evening of Sunday, September 22, 2002, Mrs. Betty Jean Brown, residence, 3209 North Atlantic Avenue, North Charleston, SC. She was the beloved sister of James Washington, Jr., Virginia King, Anthony Washington (Betty), Sammy Washington (Rose Marie), Jimmy WAshington, Darlene Brown, Sharon Reid, Gail Phillips (Johnny), Margie Henderson, and Patricia Dinkins. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC (Downtown). 723-3066.
MCMAHON, James
James Allen McMahon, 70, of Clark's Branch Road, Moncks Corner, SC, a retired employee of Gates Rubber Company, died Sunday in a Manning hospital.
The funeral will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Interment will be in Berkeley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM this Tuesday evening.
Mr. McMahon was born July 29, 1932 in Tuscaloosa, AL, a son of James Harvey McMahon and Sue Dockery McMahon. He served in the US Navy.
Surviving are a sister, Gaynell Perkins of Alabama; four brothers, Tommy McMahon, Raymond McMahon, Stanley McMahon, and Sam McMahon, all of Alabama; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Willis and Elizabeth Clark, Carol and Stephanie Clark, Gordon and Doris Clark, Woodrow Clark, and Terry Whitney, all of Moncks Corner.
WRIGHT, Willie
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 23, 2002, Mr. Willie James Wright of 1981 Hugo Ave. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Geneva Wright; beloved father of Ms. Tammy Wright; grandfather of Franklin, Lucas, Felicia Nicole, and Sylvania Wright, Monica President, and William Alston, III. Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS. (843) 722-0268.
HOFFLER, Ruth
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Ruth E. Hoffler, of Greeleyville, SC, are invited to attend her funeral services Wednesday, September 25, 2002 at 1:00 PM at Chapel of the Cross Reformed Episcopal Church, 1055 Eastland Avenue, Kingstree, SC. Interment, Junky Yard cemetery, Foreston, SC. Viewing will be Tuesday from 3 - 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 7 - 8 PM at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 200 Grace Street, Moncks Corner, SC.
Mrs. Hoffler is survived by her son, Reverend Shedrick E. (Lula) Barrow of Kingstree, SC; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
RIVERS, Celia
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 20, 2002, Mrs. Celia Cunningham Rivers, beloved sister of Mr. James and Clarence Cunningham, Mrs. Betty Sharpe. Late residence, 922 Lango St., Maryville (Ashleyville) Community. Family will receive friends at 922 Lango Street. Funeral notice later. Arranements by G.W. HEYWARD'S MORTUARY, 12-14 Dewey St., Charleston, SC.
MILLER, Melissa
The relatives and friends of Melissa Lynne Miller are invited to attend her memorial services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this Tuesday morning, September 24, 2002, at 9:30 o'clock. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Education Trust for her two children, c/o 8625 Bentwood Drive, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
