SIMMONS, Ella
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Ella "Scrapsy" Simmons, 97, are invited to attend her funeral services on Wednesday, September 18, 2002, 1 p.m., at Mt. Horr A.M.E. Church, 4360 Hwy. 174, Yonges Island, S.C. Rev. Clementa Pinckney, officiating. Interment, church cemetery. Family will be receiving friends this evening, Tuesday, September 17, 2002, at Mt. Horr A.M.E. Church, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Remains will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 12 noon until the hour of service. Mrs. Simmons is survived by her granddaughter, Estelle J. Seabrook; three great-grandsons, Francis Johnson (Gloria), Renard F. Johnson (Charlene), both of Yonges Island, S.C., and Jerome Seabrook (Karen) of North Charleston, S.C.; six great-great-grandchildren, Fritzgerald, Ashley, Jeremy, Odaysha, Tyriek, and Nyashia; three adopted children, Julian Simmons (Esther), of Columbus, Ohio, Charles Simmons (Beatrice) of Empire, La., and Diana Simmons-Moultrie of Stone Mtn., Ga.; three sisters-in-law, Thelma Bowman of Jacksonboro, S.C., Louvenia Bowman of Charleston, S.C., and Adell Bowman of Adams Run, S.C.; grandchildren, Don Simmons, Judy Frazier (Lloyd), Deborah Simmons, St. Julian Simmons (Vanessa), Gwendolyn Fells (Kevin), Mark Simmons, Charles Simmons (Shelia), Laura Ann Simmons, Ruford Simmons, Catherine Simmons, Anthony Moultrie (Sharon), Franklin Moultrie, Annette M. Dent (Gary), Sandy, Frank Jr., Gary Moultrie (CarMichael), Cassandra L. James, and Larry Moultrie (Alexias), two God-daughters, Janie Moultrie and Ella Mae Matthews, a host of many other grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY, "Chapel of Peace, " 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. 29455. Phone (843) 559-0341.
ALTINE, Robert
GEORGETOWN - Robert Mitchell Altine, 50, died Sunday, September 15, 2002, at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta, GA.
Mr. Altine was born in Georgetown on August 11, 1952. He was the adopted son of the late George Altine and Bertha Wright Altine and the biological son of the late Capers West and Etta Mae Lambert West. Mr. Altine grew up on James Island, graduated from James Island High School, and attended college for a year. He was a former employee of SC Electric and Gas Company and also worked as a construction pipefitter. Mr. Altine returned to Georgetown in 1992.
Surviving are three daughters, Ashley Poole, Jessica Poole, and Whitney Poole, all of James Island; a brother, Leland Gibson of Barstow, CA; seven sisters, May Belle Moore of Bamberg, Faye Hooker of Burton, Toni Teresa Todd of Conway, Diane Simmons of Fayetville, NC, Mary J. Howard, Gloria Jordan and Amy Weaver, all of Georgetown; and a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Capers West, Jr.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 18, 2002, at two o'clock in the GEORGETOWN CHAPEL OF MAYER FUNERAL HOME. Officiating will be Rev. Wilton Scruggs. Burial will follow in Elmwood cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday evening, September 17, 2002, from six until eight o'clock.
REEVES, Michael
SUMTER, SC - Michael Todd Reeves, 38, died Sunday, September 15, 2002 at Grand Strand General Hospital in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Born in Sumter, he was a son of Edith Johnson Reeves Heath and the late former Sumter County Sheriff Hazel Ferris Reeves.
Mr. Reeves was a member of St. John United Methodist Church and a graduate of the University of South Carolina. He was a Sales Leasing Consultant with Raceway Ford in Darlington. He was a US Marine Corps Veteran.
Surviving are his mother and step-father O. B. Heath of Sumter; two brothers, Robert Reeves of Sumter and Heyward Reeves of Moncks Corner, SC.
Graveside services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday at Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery with Rev. LaRue Cook officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM. Tuesday at the Elmore-Hill-McCreight Funeral Home and times at the home, 1557 Old Ford Road.
Memorials may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 or to a charity of one's choice.
ELMORE-HILL-MCCREIGHT FUNERAL HOME is in charge of the arrangements.
JORDAN, Wilhelmena
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 14, 2002 in Georgetown, SC, Mrs. Wilhelmena Jordan, formerly of 95 Fishburne St. She was the beloved foster sister of Mr. Timothy Davis. Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
HAMMONDS, Mary
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 15, 2002, Mrs. Mary L. Hammonds, the beloved wife of Mr. Wallace M. Hammonds; mother of Mrs. Hope D. H. (Arthell) Thompson and Mrs. Bridget L. (Michael) Gregory; sister of Mr. James R. Mays, Jr., Charles R. Mays, Donald Mays, Ms. Altamease Mays, Mrs. Connie L. Robinson, Mrs. Anna P. Sanders, and Mrs. Gwendolyn M. Thomas. Late residence, 112 Judith Street, Summerville, SC. Friends may call. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
SARVIS, Jacqueline
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 16, 2002, Ms. Jacqueline Sarvis, beloved mother of Mr. Antonia (Twain) Sarvis and Ms. Samone Sarvis; sister of Mr. Kenneth Sarvis, Mr. Nathaniel Sarvis, Mr. Eric Sarvis, and Mrs. Carrie White. Late residence, 5958-D Willard Drive, North Charleston, SC. Friends may call. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME.
BRIGHTMAN, Kevin
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 15, 2002, Mr. Kevin Christopher Brightman, beloved father of Little Miss Keviyonna Denise Johnson; beloved son of Mrs. Arleen Brightman-Kenlaw; step-son of Mr. Sammie Kenlaw; brother of Mr. Damon L. Brightman, Mr. Quintin L. Brightman and Ms. Deonna L. Brightman. Late residence 2630 Bennett Yard Road, North Charleston, SC. Friends may call. In lieu of flowers, any donations or contributions may be sent to The Kevin C. Brightman Memorial Fund, 2630 Bennett Yard Road, North Charleston SC 29405. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
SCOTT, Frances
Frances Ann Prince Scott, 68, of Summerville, SC, died Sunday, September 15, 2002 at a local nursing home.
Memorial services will be held at Parks Funeral Home Chapel Wednesday morning, September 18, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Entombment will be in Summerville cemetery Mausoleum.
Mrs. Scott was born March 3, 1934 in Tabor City, NC, a daughter of the late Gardner Prince and Inez Clemmons Prince. She was a homemaker and a member of Ridge Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Marion Scott of Summerville, SC; 2 daughters, Frances D. Yeoman of Cottageville, SC and Janet S. Smith of Summerville, SC; 4 sons, Tom Scott and Kenny Scott, both of Summerville, SC, Billy Scott of Roan Mountain, Tenn., and Doug Scott of Moncks Corner, SC; 1 brother, Eldred Prince of Midwest City, OK; 14 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchilren.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, SC.
WIGGINS, Essie
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wiggins are invited to attend the funeral service of the latter at Oak Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church, Tuesday afternoon, September 17, 2002 at 3 o'clock. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner. Memorials may be made to the Oak Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, 2346 North Highway 17A, Bonneau, SC 29431.
GRAVES, Pauline
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 16, 2002, Mrs. Pauline Graves, beloved sister of Mr. Eugene G. Graves, Sr. (Gertrude); aunt of Mr. Ralph L. Chambers, Jr. (Yvette), Mr. E. Gilbert Graves, Jr. (Monise) and Ms. Lauryce P. Graves. Late residence, 1426 Arrow Wind Terrance, Charleston, SC. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
SMART, Eleanor
The relatives and friends of Eleanor G. Smart are invited to attend her funeral service in Cokesbury United Methodist Church, September 18, 2002, at 2 o'clock with the Reverend Joe Long officiating. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Park. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., 2119 Dorchester Road, this Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 o'clock, where an Eastern Star Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 o'clock.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Bank of America Building, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
WITT, Hank
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Diedrich Christian Heinrich "Hank" Witt, Jr., are invited to attend the funeral service of the former in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Tuesday, at 10:30 o'clock. Interment, Bethany cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Bishop England High School Athletic Department, 363 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, S.C.; The Citadel Athletic Department, 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, S.C., 29409; St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 405 King St., Charleston, S.C. 29401; Newberry College Athletic Department, Newberry, S.C.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
O'STEEN, Wallace
The relatives and friends of Chief Petty Officer and Mrs. Wallace Aldo O'Steen are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in Aldersgate United Methodist Church this Tuesday, September 17, 2002, at 12 o'clock noon. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
Memorials may be made to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1444 Remount Road, N. Charleston, S.C. 29406, or Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., N. Charleston, S.C. 29405.
