DAVIS, Anthony
The relatives and friends of Mr. Anthony L. Davis (Smalls) of Summerville, SC are invited to attend his funeral services Friday, November 8, 2002 at 2:00 PM in THE CHAPEL OF GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 200 Grace Street, Moncks Corner, SC. Interment, Smalls Memorial cemetery, Oakley, SC.
BENEKIN, Joe
The relatives and friends of Mr. Joe Benekin of St. Stephen, S.C. are invited to attend his funeral services, Thursday, November 7, 2002 at 12 Noon in Bethel United Methodist Church, Forty-one Road, St. Stephen, SC. Interment, church cemetery. Viewing will be Wednesday from 3 - 8 PM at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, SC.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Earline Benekin of St. Stephen, S.C.; daughters, Mrs. Gertie Bryant (Frank) and Mrs. Dorothy Gholston (Donald) both of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Annie Barfield (Arthur) of Bonneau, S.C., and Mrs. Alice Nelson (Moses) of Charleston, S.C.; adopted son, Bishop Benjamin Ravenell (Obera) of Harrisburg, Pa., sister, Mrs. Anna Williams of Harrisburg, PA, 17 grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren.
EVANS, Arabelle
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Mrs. Arabelle Evenas entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 5, 2002. Late residence, 215 Society Lane, Ridgeville, S.C. Mother of Mr. David Evans. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 BRYAN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C., and Phone (843) 871-1528, Fax (843) 832-9240.
MITCHELL, Brevard
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Rev. Brevard (BJ) Mitchell, pastor of Varnville Church of God, Varnville, S.C., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 5, 2002. Late residence, 214 W. 3rd N. Street, Summerville, S.C. 29483. Husband of Constance R. Mitchell, father of Rev. Ragen (Angela) Mitchell, Norman (DeAnna) Mitchell, Adrian (Randy) Grimes and Stacy Mitchell, brother of Edna Dunmeyer and Henry (Mary) Mitchell. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 Bryan St., Summerville, S.C. Phone 843-871-1528.
HOLLOMAN, Heyward
Heyward Reed Holloman, 86, of Hanahan, died Monday, November 4, 2002, at his residence. A funeral service will be held Thursday, November 7, 2002, at Ferndale Baptist Church, 4870 Piedmont Ave., North Charleston, at 2 p.m. Burial to follow in Carolina Memorial Park.
Born July 9, 1916, in Bishopville, S.C. (Lee County) he was the son of the late Adam Depele Hollowman and Carrie Belle Conyers Holloman.
Mr. Holloman was retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard. He was an Army veteran. He was a faithful member of the Ferndale Baptist Church and a life member of the Masonic Hammerton Lodge 332.
Survivors include, daughters, Linda Cornatzer Bennett, and husband Harvey of Hanahan, Judy Ankersen and husband Ben of Fernandina Beach, Fla., Cheryl Frazier and husband Paul, of Cottageville, Joyce Blitch and husband Harold of Greenville, N.C., Jan Holloman Wojcik and husband John of Goose Creek. Son, Heyward R. Holloman, Jr., and wife Marilyn of Ladson, sisters, Mary Sue Hooks, of Whiteville, N.C., Elma Radcliff, of Sumter, S.C., 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. A special "Sweetie" Lee Allen.
Mr. Holloman was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Williams Hollowman.
The family will receive friends, Wednesday, November 6, 2002, 6 to 9 p.m., at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, S.C. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be sent to Ferndale Baptist Church, 4879 Piedmont Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405, or Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, or Riverbluff Church, Time to Build Fund, 5421 Riverbluff Drive, Charleston, S.C. 29420.
Arrangements are being handled by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.
POPE, Elmira
GEORGETOWN - Elmira Barnhill Pope, 86, died Monday, November 4, 2002, at her residence.
Mrs. Pope was born in Georgetown County on December 23, 1915, a daughter of the late Dudley Joseph Barnhill and Sarah Clara Bullard Barnhill. She grew up in Pleasant Hill and was a graduate of the Old Union High School in 1934. Mrs. Pope lived in Hemingway for a short time prior to moving to the Sampit Community of Georgetown County. She was employed by the S. C. Forestry Commission as the Sampit Fire Tower operator for over twenty-five years, retiring in 1978. Mrs. Pope was a member of Sampit United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and the Adult Sunday School Class. She was the widow of Theron Kermit Pope.
Surviving are: four sons, Wendell B. Pope and his wife Beulah of Columbia, Gerald T. Pope and his wife Betty of Asheville, N. C., Rupert B. Pope and his wife Janet of Georgetown, and Phillip R. Pope and his wife Bingham of Knoxville, Tenn.; two daughters, Clara P. Casselman and her husband Lee of Nebo, N. C. and Vergie P. Howard of Georgetown; special sisters-in-law, Dottie A. Barnhill and Irene R. Barnhill; seventeen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Thursday morning, November 7, 2002, at eleven o’clock in Sampit United Methodist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Scott Johnson. Burial will follow in Sampit United Methodist cemetery under the direction of the GEORGETOWN CHAPEL OF MAYER FUNERAL HOME.
The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Wednesday evening, November 6, 2002 from six until eight o’clock.
The family suggests memorial to Sampit United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 2595, Georgetown, SC 29442 or Tidelands Community Hospice, 2591 N. Fraser Street, Georgetown, SC 29440.
MOORE, Thelma
ANDREWS - Thelma Michau Moore, 82, died Monday, November 4, 2002, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.
Mrs. Moore was born on October 2, 1920 in the Sutton’s Community of Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Eddie Michau and Daisy Ward Michau. She was a founding member of Twin Pine Church of God of Prophecy where she was active in fund raising for the church. Mrs. Moore was the widow of George P. Moore.
Surviving are: a son, Dale Moore of Andrews; three daughters, Linda Litchfield Powell of Andrews, Faye Moore of Macedonia, and Ruby Lee Thomas of Orangeburg; nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Moore was predeceased by: a son, George Preston Moore, Jr.; a brother, Olin Michau; and five sisters, Odie Wilson, Mizzie Wilson, Sally Lambert, Leila Jane Michau, and Jessie Moore.
Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon, November 6, 2002, at three o’clock at Twin Pine Church of God of Prophecy. Officiating will be the Rev. David Thomas and the Rev. Judy Floyd. Burial will follow in the Churchyard under the direction of the ANDREWS CHAPEL OF MAYER FUNERAL HOME.
DAVID, Elda April
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Edgardo Cabiling David are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial of the latter in St. John The Beloved Catholic Church, 28 Sumter Avenue, Summerville, SC, this (Wednesday) morning, November 6, 2002, at eleven o’clock. The Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will be held in Carolina Memorial Park. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.Memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, S.C. Chapter 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 105, Columbia, SC 29204.
WALKER, Donielle
The relatives and friends of Donielle Walker are invited to attend her funeral services in Northwood Assembly Church this Wedneday afternoon, November 6, 2002 at one o’clock. Interment will follow in Riverview Memorial Park. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
YAWN, Jimmie
Entered into eternal rest on Monday afternoon, November 4, 2002, Master Sergeant Jimmie Lewis Yawn, USAF (Retired), husband of Frances McGhee Yawn. Residence, Summerville, SC. The relatives and friends of Master Sergeant and Mrs. Jimmie Lewis Yawn are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Friday morning, November 8, 2002 at eleven o’clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr’s Greenridge Road Chapel Thursday evening, November 7, 2002 between five and seven o’clock.
MSgt. Yawn, 64, was born March 9, 1938 in Albany, Georgia, the son of the late Lewis Joe and Bettie Lee Bullington Yawn. He was a career military NCO, retiring after 22 ½ years of service to his country in the United States Air Force having served as a civil engineer in Morocco, VietNam, Germany and numerous stateside assignments including the Charleston Air Force Base. Following his military retirement, he was a civil service construction inspector in the Charleston area for many years.
Surviving are his loving wife of 47 years, Frances McGhee Yawn of Summerville, SC; his sons, Jimmie Lewis Yawn, Jr. of St. George, SC and Roger Allen Yawn of Summerville, SC; his daughter, Julie Ann Crouse of Charleston, SC. He is also survived by five grandchildren, USAF Academy Cadet Danny Yawn, Bobby Yawn, James Yawn, Benjamin Crouse and Timothy Crouse. Mr. Yawn was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Lee Yawn.
BRAY, Iduna
The relatives and friends of Iduna Donna Grooms Bray are invited to attend her funeral services, Wednesday, at twelve noon in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Interment, Bethany cemetery.
SMALLS, Lartishia
Entered into eternal rest on November 5, 2002, Mrs. Lartishia Shenon Smalls, beloved wife of Terrance Smalls, mother of Ishata Smalls, daughter of Mrs. Lennell Cox (Don) and Larry Stokes (Shirley). Late residence 7669 A Suzanne Dr., North Charleston, SC. Friends may call at 1628 Scott Hill Rd., James Island, S.C. 762-1137 and at PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5TH AVE, MARYVILLE, 571-2300. Funeral notice later.
FORREST, Edward
Entered into eternal rest on November 4, 2002, in Baltimore, Maryland, Mr. Edward A. Forrest, beloved husband of Mrs. Madeline S. Forrest, father of the late Eryk Forrest. He was the son of the late Marcellus and Marie Forrest. Survivors include his sisters, Mrs. Helen F. Chisholm (John) of Roxbury, MA, Marcella F. Veal of Westbury, NY, Mamie F. Nichols and Mrs. Thomasina F. Armstrong (Eric) of Charleston. Interment, Baltimore, MD.
GRANDE, Anthony
Anthony Edward Grande, 67, of Summerville, SC, husband of Linda Marko Grande, died Monday, November 4, 2002 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning, November 7, 2002 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Newark, NJ at 8:30 o'clock. Burial will be in North Arlington cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Southerncare Hospice, 2070 Northbrook Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29406.
Mr. Grande was born October 30, 1935 in Newark, NJ, a son of Edward Grande and Helen Vanditto Grande. He was a fleet service clerk with American Airlines.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Marko Grande of Summerville, SC; one daughter, Jennifer Fox of Goose Creek; one sister, Elaine Getchius of Union, NJ and one brother, Joseph Vandetti of Clark, NJ.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, SC.
DAVIS, Anthony
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 4, 2002, Mr. Anthony L. Davis (Smalls) of Summerville, SC, son of William Smalls, Anna Smalls, and the late Albertha Davis, brother of Jacky Palmer, Kendall Smalls and Brian Vanhannegeyn, nephew of Dorothy Lloyd, Richard Smalls, Archie Smalls, and friend of Ms. Patricia Jackson. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER.
BENNETT, Diana
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Diana B. Bennett, those of her husband, Mr. Nathan Bennett, Sr., children, Mr. Nathan Bennett, Jr. (Edith), Mrs. Rose Marie Newton (Robert), Mr. Burnett Bennett (Vernus), granddaughter, Mrs. Vivian (Pookie, Chubby) Brown (Spencer), other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, Mr. George Brown, sister, Mrs. Marie Barnwell (David) of Hampton, VA, aunt, Mrs. Lillian Pinckney of Freeport, NY, sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary (Lizzie) Brown, and a host of other relatives are invited to attend her funeral service Thursday, Novmeber 7, 2002, 1PM at Graham AME Church, Wappoo Road and Hwy 61. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Remains to the church on Wednesday at 6 PM. The family will be receiving friends at the church from 7 to 8 PM. Remains to the church on Thursday at 12 Noon. Interment: Church cemetery.
