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POSTELL, Nina
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Nina Hazel Strickland Postell, widow of Tom Y. Postell, are invited to attend her funeral services at 12 noon in Sauldam Baptist Church, Ravenel. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the church from 11 o'clock until the hour of service.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.

DEAN, Wiley
Entered into eternal rest on September 16, 2002, Wiley B. Dean, 74, husband of Zella Murray Dean. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Dean are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Thursday morning, September 19, 2002 at eleven o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at STUHR'S WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Wednesday evening from six until eight o'clock.
Mr. Dean was born April 19, 1928 in Sycamore, Ga., the son of Edd L. Dean and Lucy Sheperd Dean. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Ashburn, Ga. He was a retired DC 1 from the US Navy. He was a life member of the VFW Post 9142 and the American Legion Post 179.
Surviving are his wife of Charleston, SC, two daughters, Joyce D. Nordlund of Charleston, SC and Karen Hopkins of Hanahan, SC, one son, W. Dennis Dean of Arlington, VA, one brother, Frank Dean of Woodland, GA, two sisters, Daisy Joyner of Atlanta, GA, and Catherine Fletcher of Chula, GA, five grandchildren, Scott and Timothy Nordlund, Jennifer, Heather and Brandon Hopkins.

SMART, Eleanor
The relatives and friends of Eleanor G. Smart are invited to attend her funeral service in Cokesbury United Methodist Church, this Wednesday afternoon, 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, NORTH AREA CHAPEL.
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.

HILL, Mary
BELTON - Mary Scott Hill, 94, of 304 Oak Hill Road, widow of William Fred Hill, died Monday, September 16, 2002, at her home.
Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late John Wilton and Sallie Wilson Scott. She was a retired teacher, having taught at Chandler Elementary School and Lickville Elementary School, a lunchroom attendant at Ellen Woodside Elementary School and West Dunklin Elementary School, and a member of Oak Hill United Methodist Church.
She was the last member of her immediate family.
Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ellen and William Durst of Charleston; and grandchildren, Will Durst, Thomas Durst, and Joseph Durst.
She was predeceased by a son, Larry Hill.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Oak Hill United Methodist Church by Rev. Alan Quarles and Rev. Tom Lewis. Burial will follow in Lickville Presbyterian Church cemetery.
GRAY MORTUARY, PELZER.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 430 Oak Hill Road, Belton, S.C. 29627,

McKEE, Marjorie
Marjorie McKee, died September 16, 2002 at her daughter's Georgia home, after a long battle with ALS. Mrs. McKee was a New York native who moved to Mount Pleasant in 1990. Survivors include her children, Erin McKee, Brett McKee and Tara Coughlan, her grandchildren, Jack, Caitlin, McKenzie and Cameron McKee and James and Weejie Coughlan. There will be no local service. THOMAS C. STRICKLAND & SONS FUNERAL HOMES in charge.

DENT, Mattie
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 29, 2002, Mrs. Mattie Lou Dent, beloved wife of Mr. Robert Dent, Sr., mother of Robert Dent, Jr. (Margaret), Robenna Parnther, and the late Maybel Smalls, Marie Prioleau, Margaret Stewart. Late residence, 5215 Dent Lane, Adams Run, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, HOLLYWOOD CHAPEL, 889-9181 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.

JONES, Charlotte
Graveside services for Mrs. Charlotte Chappell Jones, 96, of 805 Condon Drive, Charleston, S.C., who died March 31, 2002, will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Magnolia cemetery, Augusta, Ga.
Mrs. Jones as a native of Lykesland, S.C., and wife of the late Mr. Marion Lee Jones and mother of the late Susan C. Jones, Mrs. Jones was the great-great-granddaughter of Revolutionary War Colonel and founder of Columbia, S.C., Thomas Taylor. At age 17, she was the first young woman in South Carolina to pass the Red Cross Lifesaving Course; at 18, she was the only female qualified to give the Red Cross examination. She attended Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Va., and was a graduate of the La Crosse School of Physical Education, La Crosse, Wisc. Mrs. Jones served as director of Physical Education at the YWCA, Augusta, Ga., and also at the Episcopal Girls School, Columbia, Tenn. While living in Columbia, S.C., during World War II, she was active in the USO serving the soldiers at Fort Jackson and was the leader of the largest Girl Scout Troop in the Columbia area. In the 1940's she established a summer camp, Camp Tryit for girls on Edisto Beach. During the 1950's, Mrs. Jones had the first children's TV program, "Let's Play School" on station WJBF in Augusta, Ga., which aired for four years. She operated a kindergarten in Beaufort, S.C., and began the first kindergarten on Hilton Head Island which was the forerunner of Sea Pines Academy, then she taught at the Montessori Kindergarten after which she returned to teaching physical education at Sea Pines Academy. She and her late husband were affectionately known on Hilton Head Island as the "Mayors of Folly Field." Mrs. Jones was a member of the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century and the Episcopal Church.
Survivors include two sons, Marion L. Jones, Jr., Edgefield, S.C., and Labon Chappell Jones, Florence, S.C.; a daughter, Patricia J. Hay, Charleston, S.C.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the graveside following the services. The family will be at the residence of Mr. Marion L. Jones, 62 Republican Road, Edgefield, S.C. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a favorite charity.
STEPHEN D. POSEY FUNERAL HOME OF NORTH AUGUSTA in charge of arrangements. (803) 278-1181.

WASHINGTON, Pearl
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Pearl Helen Brown Washington, those of her late husband, Mr. Isaiah Washington, Sr., children, Elijah (Dopey) Washington, Allen (Tanya) Washington, Steven (Ruthine) Washington, Georgeanna (Kermith) Ayers, Margaret Washington, Dosier Washington, Jane (John) Agard and Elizabeth (Joseph) Alston, sister, Margaret Gadsen, brother, William Brown, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of cousins are invited to attend her funeral services on Tuesday, April 2, 2002, 2 p.m. at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, 5821 Maybank Hwy., Wadmalaw Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the church on Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church, 1 p.m., Tuesday. Interment, New Bethlehem Baptist Church cemetery.

WEST, Wilfred
With regret, we inform you that Mr. Wilfred Lee West of Summerville, S.C., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 31, 2002. The beloved father of Mr. Jamie Gardner of Pittsfield, Miss.; the beloved son of Mrs. Carrie Lee West of Summerville, S.C.; the beloved brother of Mr. Nick West of Pittfield, Miss., Mr. Donaver West (Veronica) of Virginia Beach, Va., Ms. Linda Carter of Summerville, S.C. Funeral notice will be announced later by AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME. Phone 873-2310.

FORD, John
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Ford and those of his brothers and sisters, Robert, Jr., Elijah (Victoria), Edward (Maggie), Delores Newson (Bernard), Mary Alice Turner (Joseph, Jr.), Gloria Myers (James), Lawrence (Merle), Henry (Neatha), brother and sister-in-law, nieces and nephews are invited to attend the funeral services of the former on Tuesday, April 2, 2002, 11:00 a.m. in Greater Goodwill A.M.E. Church, 2818 Hwy. 17 North, Mount Pleasant, S.C. Interment, church cemetery. Viewing this afternoon at the funeral home from 3-9 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Remains at the church on Tuesday morning 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service.
Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.

PADGETT, Patricia
RIDGELAND, S.C. - Patricia Strickland Padgett, 70, of Ridgeland, S.C., wife of Willie Quincy Padgett died Sunday, March 31, 2002 at her residence after a long illness. She was born on August 27, 1931 in Tillman, S.C. a daughter of the late Marion McKay Strickland and Bessie Strickland. She was a charter member of the original Board of Directors of Thomas Heyward Academy, office manager for Dr. John O. Ryan for 30 years before retiring, and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Willie Quincy Padgett of Ridgeland, S.C.; three daughters, Sandra P. Kay of Greer, S.C., Bonnie P. Gainey of Hartsville, S.C., and Willa P. Sewell of Ridgeland, S.C.; three sisters, Gladys S. Carter of Beaufort, S.C., Genevieve S. Brown of Beaufort, S.C., and Ernestine S. Woods of Charleston, S.C.; 6 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2002, 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Ridgeland, S.C. with burial in Ridgeland cemetery, Ridgeland, S.C. Visitation will take place Monday, April 1, 2002 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Thomas Heyward Academy, F.A.C.E. Fund, P.O. Box 2233, Rigeland, S.C. 29936.
Arrangements by SAULS FUNERAL HOME.

HARLEY, Dorothy
Entered into eternal rest Saturday evening, March 30, 2002, wife of James M. Harley, residence, Charleston, S.C.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Harley are invited to attend the memorial services of the latter Tuesday afternoon, April 2, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL at 5 o'clock. Burial will be private.
Friends may call at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel, Monday afternoon, April 1, 2002, between 5 and 7 o'clock.
Mrs. Harley was born April 19, 1924, in Manning, S.C., the daughter of Harry Lee Wingate and Jewell Brewer Wingate. She was a homemaker, a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and The Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband, three daughters, Charlene Smith of North Charleston, S.C., Marilyn Irick of Atlanta, Ga., Brenda Lockey of Charleston, S.C.; two sons, Richard Harley and David Harley both of Charleston, S.C.; one brother, Robert L. Wingate of Hanahan, S.C.; eight grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

DENT, Mattie Lou
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 29, 2002, Mrs. Mattie Lou Dent beloved wife of Mr. Robert Dent, Sr., mother of Robert Dent, Jr. (Margaret), Robenna Parnther, and the late Maybel Smalls, Marie Prioleau, Margaret Stewart. Late residence 5215 Dent Lane, Adams Run, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS HOLLYWOOD CHAPEL, 889-9181 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.

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