ADAMS, JR., James
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 8, 2002, Mr. James Adams, Jr., was the beloved son of Mr. James Adams, Sr., and Mrs. Julia Brown. Father of Temeka, James III, and Stacie Adams. Devoted friend of Sandra L. Nesbitt, brother of Morris (Deloris), Robert (Elaine) and Harry Adams (Miriam), Minnie Brown (Paul), and Mary McNish. Residence, 1421 Rainbow Road, James Island, S.C. Friends may call at PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5th Ave., Maryville, 571-2300. Funeral notice later.
HYERS, Carlotta
Carlotta Johnson Hyers, the widow of Samuel Ken Hyers, died on November 5, 2002, in Charleston, S.C. The funeral will be on Saturday, November 9, 2002, at 2 p.m., in Old Saint Andrews Episcopal Church, 2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston, S.C. 29407. Burial, directed by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, will be in Bethany cemetery in Charleston. Surviving are her son, Kemper Kent Hyers, his wife, Courtney George Hyers, of Richmond, Va.; her grandsons, Kemper Kent Johnson Hyers, William Martin Borden Hyers, and his wife, Andrea Gentl Hyers, and Samuel Thomas Campbell Hyers and two great-grandchildren, Tallula Lucerne Gentle Hyers and Sam Elias Hyers all of New York City. Flowers are welcomed or gifts may be made to Old Saint Andrews Church or the Order of the Eastern Star.
BLOOMINGBURG, Mary
Entered into eternal rest on November 8, 2002, beloved mother Mary Allen Bloomingburg, widow of Henry Thurman Bloomingburg. Residence, Macon, Ga. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services Monday at one o’clock in J HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr’s Downtown Chapel Sunday between five and seven o’clock.
Mrs. Bloomingburg was born February 12, 1921 in Charleston, SC, the daughter of Harry Smith and Mary Allen Jeffcoat Smith. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by one daughter: Barbara B. Hilliard of Macon, GA; one son: Henry Allen Bloomingburg, of Lexington, KY; one sister: Emily Major of Eutawville, SC; five grandchildren, Ray Hilliard, Jr., Sandy McHugh and her husband Joey, Mark Bloomingburg, Lance Hilliard and his wife, Elizabeth, and Ashley Bloomingburg; and one great-grandchild, Brett McHugh.
DURR-HAIR, Corine
Corine Durr-Hair, age 70, of Charleston, S.C. passed away November 7th, 2002. Funeral service will be Sunday, November 10, 2002, at 2 p.m., at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, S.C.
Survivors include a daughter, Jeanette Easterling, of North Charleston, S.C., sons, Gary Hair, of Hollywood, S.C., David (Rhonda) Hair, of Johns Island, S.C., Richard (Marilyn) Hair, of Jamestown, S.C. Also surviving are sisters, Shirley Houge, Myrtle Gaskins, Beverly Rutledge, Linda Williams, and Lottie Alridge, brothers, John Durr and Tommy Durr. Ms. Durr-Hair also has nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Friends may call on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m., at the CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME for visitation.
KELLETT, Stanley
Stanley Edward Kellett, 80, of North Charleston, died Wednesday, November 6, 2002, at a local hospital.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, November 10, 2002, 11:30 a.m., at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, burial to follow in Carolina Memorial Park.
Born October 31, 1922, in Simpsonville, S.C., he was the son of the late Samuel Frank Kellett and Dovie Ruth Reaves.
Mr. Kellet was a retired Air Force veteran. Mr. Kellett served in the Korean War. Mr. Kellett was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors included his wife, Helen (Judy) Jewel Frank Kellett of North Charleston; a daughter, Sammie Pomfret, of Maryville, Tenn., four sons, Donald Kellett, of Jedburg, Richard Kellett, of Redding, Calif., Kenneth "Randy" Kellett, of North Charleston, Brian Kellett, of Charleston, four sisters, Vera E. Miller, of Charleston, Lois Milstaugh, of Florida, Louise Darby, of Greenville, S.C., Elisie Verner, of Charleston, 12 grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., Sunday, November 10, 2002, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, S.C.
Arrangements are being handled by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.
WILSON, Gene
GEORGETOWN - Gene T. Wilson, Jr., 45, died Thursday evening, November 7, 2002, at his residence after a long illness.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, November 10, 2002, at the Christian Fortress Church near Andrews. Burial will follow in the Oak Ridge cemetery directed by Georgetown Chapel of MCKENZIE FUNERAL HOME.
Mr. Wilson was born December 5, 1956, in Williamsburg County, a son of Gene T. Wilson and Euna Lee Mobley Wilson. He was educated in Williamsburg County and was a Baptist. He attended the Christian Fortress.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Donna S. Wilson of Georgetown, are: one son, Gene T. Wilson, III, of Georgetown; two daughters, Tracy Wilson Blakely and her husband, Mardie, and Brandi M. Wilson, both of Georgetown; two sisters, Teri W. High of Georgetown and Cindy W. Heildelberg of Ellisville, Miss.; two grandsons, Mardie L. Blakely, Jr., and Nicholas L. Blakely.
Visitation will be 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday evening, November 9, 2002, at the Georgetown Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home.
SALVO, Erma Brunson
Erma Brunson Salvo, 91, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, formerly of Mount Pleasant, SC, widow of W. A. Salvo, died November 6, 2002. The relatives and friends of Erma B. Salvo are invited to attend her funeral services Sunday, November 10, 2002 at the graveside, Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens at 4:00 o’clock. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Mrs. Salvo was born October 22, 1911 in Awendaw, SC, a daughter of Andrew Alexander Brunson and Twilight June Brunson.
Surviving are her daughter Alberta Brandon Boddie of Tulsa, OK, one daughter-in-law, Dorothy Baker Brandon, seven grandchildren, Ben C. Boddie of Tulsa, OK, Julie B. Nielson of Broomfield, CO, David T. Boddie of Fairfax, VA, Sally B. Raybourn of Missouri City, TX, Kenneth S. Brandon of Honea Path, SC, Catherine B. Warren of Belton, SC and Rebecca B. King of Taylors, SC; and nine great grandchildren, Christopher, Holly and Mellisa Nielson of Broomfield, CO, Zachary Raybourn of Missouri City, TX, Brandon and Justin Jordan of Belton, SC, Madeline, Abigail and Spencer King of Taylors, SC. She was preceded in death by a son, Ralph L. Brandon.
HYATT, Reginald D.
The relatives and friends of Reginald DuPre Hyatt are invited to attend his funeral services Sunday afternoon, November 10, 2002 in Hibben United Methodist Church at 2:00 o’clock. Entombment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL Saturday from 6:00 until 8:00 o’clock.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to his charity of choice, The American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
AULD, JR., Joseph
Joseph S. Brookie Auld, Jr., 69, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Thursday, November 7, 2002. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Brookie Auld are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Sunday, November 10, 2002 in Christ Episcopal Church (Historical Church), Six Mile, at 2:00 o’clock. Interment will follow in Christ Episcopal Churchyard. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL Saturday from 6:00 until 8:00 o’clock.
Mr. Auld was born March 24, 1933, in Pinoplois, SC, son of Joseph S. and Marguerite M. Auld. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church and a Veteran of US Army. Mr. Auld retired from Cel Oil Company.
Surviving are his wife, Ouida Auld of Mount Pleasant, SC, six children, Lyn Carlson of Goose Creek, SC, Pam Medlin of Ladson, SC, Cindy Lindsley of Mount Pleasant, Frances O’Neill of Mount Pleasant, SC, Angie Conner of Bonneau, SC and Joseph S. Auld, III of Mount Pleasant, SC, ten grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren, one brother, John M. Auld, Two sisters, Judith Byrd and Beth Auld, all of Mount Pleasant, SC.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, (Six Mile), Building Fund, P.O. 279, Mount Pleasant, SC 29465.
MILLER, Melvin
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 7, 2002, Mr. Melvin Thomas Miller, beloved husband of the late Hildagarde Laurence Miller, father of Hilde Miller-Mitchell (Leon), brother of Joseph L. Miller, Jr. (Belle), the late Carl B. Miller, Jr. (Florence), the late Clyde M. Strickland and Catherine M. Lee. Friends may call at 1155 King Street #577-0481. Arrangements by FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 122 Logan Street, Charleston, S.C., 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
JOHNSON, Althea
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 5, 2002 at Philadelphia, PA. Mrs. Althea Alston Johnson beloved wife of Mr. Bearl Johnson, mother of Ronald (Salamaine), her daughters, Sudie Bradley (Ted), A. Yoland Courtney (Alvin), her sisters & brothers, Geneva B. Dansby, Gladys A. Miller (John), Oryole Bryant (Joseph) of California, Stephen Alston (Charlotte), Lawrence (Martha).
Funeral service at Galillee Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA., Monday, November 11th at 11 AM. Arrangement by James L. Minus Funeral Home, Ardmore, PA. Interment Westminister cemetery.
PINCKNEY, Geneva
The relatives and friends of Ms. Geneva "Baby C" G. Pinckney, residence, 3784 Garden Hill Rd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, and those of her mother, Adolphus Pinckney (Lorre), her brother, Fred Grant (Martha), her grandchildren, Antwan Pinckney, Atasha Pinckney, Aysha Geneva Pinckney, and Lakisha Watson, her great-grandchildren, Shadiamond Watson and Roland Watson, Jr., her late parents, Lee and Phyllis Holmes, and her late husband, Henry Lee Pinckney, her sister-in-law, Martha L. Grant, and a host of nieces and nephews, grands and great-grands are invited to attend her funeral service on Monday, November 11, 2002 at 2 o'clock PM in Greater Zion AME Church, 4174 Hwy 17 North, Mt, Pleasant, SC. Inhumation: Greater Zion AME Church cemetery. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags Funeral Home on Sunday, November 10, 2002 from 4 to 8 PM. Ms. Geneva "Baby C" G. Pinckney will lie in state on Monday, Nov. 11, 2002 in Greater Zion A.M.E. Church from 1 to 2 PM. No viewing after service. ARRANGEMENTS BY HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 CALHOUN STREET, CHAS., SC (DOWNTOWN). PHONE: 723-3066.
DUKE, Vibert
ANDREWS - Vibert Curtis Duke, 79, died Wednesday morning, November 6, 2002, at the Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday, November 8, 2002, at the Piney Forest Baptist Church. Burial with Masonic Rites will follow in the Andrews Memorial cemetery, directed by Andrews Chapel of the MCKENZIE FUNERAL HOME.
Mr. Duke was born August 4, 1923 in Williamsburg County, a son of Thomas Cleveland Duke, Sr. and Evelyn Graham Duke. He was educated in the Williamsburg County School District. He was a retired maintenance worker and security guard of International Paper Company, Inc., Georgetown Mill; a member of IP's Quarter Century Club; a retired Williamsburg county farmer; a member of the Piney Forest Baptist Church where he has served over the years as Deacon, Sunday School Devotional leader, and usher. He was a member of the Harper's Lodge No. 225 of the A.M.F.
He was predeceased by his parents; three brothers: Thomas Cleveland "TC" Duke, Jr., Burch Graham Duke, and Eric M. Duke; one sister, Martha Evelyn D. Jacks.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Hazel Evans Duke of Andrews; one son, Curtis Keith Duke and his wife, Lynn, of Georgetown; one sister, Kathleen D. Honeycutt of Simpsonville; two grandsons, Justin Curtis Duke and Travis Ryan Duke.
WAGERS, Bland
Bland Pinckney Wagers, 76, of Hardeeville, S.C., died November 6, 2002, in Hardeeville, S.C., after a long illness.
Born in St. George, October 31, 1926, Mr. Wagers was the son of the late Dibble Pinckney Wagers, and the late Blanche Hattie Campbell Wagers. He was a machinist by profession and was a member of Hardeeville United Methodist Church. He retired from Stone Container Co. and was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors include, former wife, Doris Wagers Rush of Reidsville, Ga., two sons, Jimmy W. Wagers of Kingsland, Ga., and Bland D. Wagers of Reidsville, Ga.; two daughters, Patricia Wagers Floyd of Hardeeville, S.C., and Janet Wagers Counts of Bluffton, S.C.; one brother, Sapp Wagers of St. George, S.C.; six sisters, Helen Wagers, Margie Creel, Eunice Shieder, Sylvia Horne, Ann Hartzog, and Jean Judy, all of St. George, S.C.; six grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at SAULS FUNERAL HOME, RIDGELAND, S.C., Saturday, November 9, 2002, at 11 a.m. Burial in Purrysburg cemetery, Hardeeville, S.C. Visitation at Sauls Funeral Home, Ridgeland, S.C., Friday, November 8, 2002, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Palmetto Hospice, P.O. Box 1857, Bluffton, S.C. 29910.
