VALOS, JR., Jack
Jack Andrew Valos II, 56, died Nov. 19, 2001.
Jack was employed as the general manager of Dixie Box and Crating in Charleston, S.C., Houston, Texas, and most recently in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack A. Valos, of Virginia Beach.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Collins Valos of Ft. Lauderdale; daughter Stasi York and her husband Jeff, daughter Courtney Valos, all of Richmond; his mother, Garnet Valos, of Norfolk; a brother, Bill Valos, of Chesapeake; and two sisters, Sharon Shearin of Norfolk and Ginny Vaughan of Ft. Worth.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 at the Unity Church of Tidewater, 5580 Shell Road, Virginia Beach, with the Rev. Joyce Kramer officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Unity Church or the Boy Scouts of America.
DALE, Hugh
Mr. Hugh Chisolm Dale, 90, a resident of Camden, Ala., died Friday, November 23, 2001, in a Camden hospital.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 25, 2001, at 2 p.m., from the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Camden, with Pastor Henry Lewis Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Camden City Cemetery. DUNKLIN-HERNDON FUNERAL HOME of Camden directing.
Mr. Dale was born October 26, 1911, in Camden, Ala. He was the only child of Lillie Chisolm and Hugh Henry Dale. He was married August 20, 1938, to Margaret Isabel Ware.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Isabel Ware Dale; children, Mrs. William B. Austin, Jr., (Carol) of Summerville, S.C., and Jane Shelton Dale of Camden, Ala.; grandchildren, William Benton Austin, III (Kristie) of Suwanee, Ga., and Dale Ware Austin of Austin, Texas; great-grandchildren, William Benton Austin, IV, and Brooke Garnet Austin of Suwanee, Ga.
He was educated at Wilcox County High School in 1929, Valedictorian, Erskine College, A.B. 1932, Cum Laude (Alumni Distinguished Service Award, 1972) and Columbia University, M.A. Chemistry, 1935. He was employed from 1932-1942 as a school teacher in Forest Home, Ala., Greenwood, S.C., Birmingham, Ala., and Atlanta, Ga. From 1942-1946, United States Army (WWII Veteran). From 1951-1973, Camden National Bank, (Retired as Senior Vice-President), and served on the Board of Directors until his death (Emeritus). Mr. Dale was an Elder at the ARP Church, Camden, Ala., and Treasurer of Camden ARP Church from 1953-1986, serving 33 years. His civic involvement included Camden Exchange Club as an active member since 1952 (Recipient of the Book of Golden Deeds Award, 1994), and the American Legion Post #84 as a life member.
Memorials may be sent to Summerville Presbyterian Church, 407 S. Laurel St., Summerville, S.C. 29483.
BENTON, Nervie
The relatives and friends of Nervie Groves Benton, widow of Edris A. Benton, are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, 2119 Dorchester Road, this Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's North Area Chapel.
GRAY, Mae Rogers
Entered into eternal rest on November 24, 2001, Mae Rogers Gray, widow of Robert Lee Gray. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Wednesday morning, November 28, 2001, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel, Tuesday evening, from 6 until 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Gray was born in Eutawville, S.C., the daughter of John Franklin Rogers and Ida Rischer Rogers. She was the secretary to the Major at the Salvation Army. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
Surviving are one son, John F. Gray of Charleston, S.C.; two daughters, Candace Susan Williams of Anniston, Ala., and Mary Anne Ferguson of Moncks Corner, S.C.; two sisters, Inez Brabham of Charleston, S.C., and Dolly Norris of New Orleans, La.; six grandchildren.
Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by a son, Robert Lee Gray, Jr.
SMITH, Esther
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of November 24, 2001, Esther M. Crowder Smith, widow of Joseph L. Smith. Residence, Summerville, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Wednesday morning, November 28, 2001, at 10 o'clock. Interment will be private in Beaufort National Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith was born September 18, 1920, in Edmondson County, the daughter of Lewis and Clifty Crowder. Mrs. Smith was a Baptist and a homemaker.
Surviving are three daughters, Libby Reynolds of Louisville, Ky., Karen Rigsby of Summerville, S.C., and Kim Bowen of Summerville, S.C.; a sister, Daphne O'Neal of Louisville, Ky.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
LINES, Henry
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of November 26, 2001, Henry "Russ" George Lines, husband of Juanita Smith Hill Lines. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lines are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Thursday morning, November 29, 2001, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Beaufort National Cemetery at 2 o'clock with full naval honors. Friends may call at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel, Wednesday evening, from 5 until 7 o'clock.
Mr. Lines was born in Bridgeport, Conn., the son of Henry B. Lines and Jenny Pistey Lines. He was retired from the CNSY in the supply department and he was retired 1st Class U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Branch #50 and the American Legion #179.
Surviving are his wife of Charleston, S.C.; one daughter, Alana Lines of Eugene, Ore.; one son, Michael Lines of Florence, S.C.; one step-daughter, Diane Cowart of Charleston, S.C.; three step-sons, James R. Hill, Jr., Gary Hill and David Hill all of Charleston, S.C.; five grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Citadel Square Baptist Church, 328 Meeting St., Charleston, S.C. 29401.
WHITE, Frances
Frances Hope Woodruff White, 76 of Edisto Beach, SC and a native of Wilkes County, NC., died Saturday, November 17, 2001 in a Charleston, SC hospital. Private services have been arranged at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
A registered nurse, Mrs. White was born August 29, 1925 in Wilkes County, a daughter of William D. and Elizabeth Hope Woodruff. A member of the Trinity Episcopal Church on Edisto Beach, she was the widow of Edwin C. White.
She is survived by two sisters, Rebecca Cox of Cornelius, N.C., and Sue Hardwick of Charlotte, N.C., and her brother, William David Woodruff of Fredericksburg, VA.
Memorials are suggested to Trinity Episcopal Church, Edisto Beach, SC 29438.
KUSAILA, Charlotte
Charlotte Young, 80 widow of Joseph Kusaila, died November 25, 2001 in a local nursing home. Mrs. Kusaila was born in Atlanta, Georgia April 2, 1921. She worked as a paralegal in a Connecticut law office. During her early years she worked as an overseas correspondent serving in Germany. She worked in the Underground Railroad assisting many to escape Nazi Germany. Funeral arrangements will be private and at a later date. Mrs. Kusaila is pre-deceased by a son Joel Y. W. Kusaila.
Survivors include: one son, Jared T.B. Kusaila and his wife, Vicki of Houston, Texas, one daughter, Joanna A. Kusaila of Mount Pleasant, SC., one sister, Virginia Veal of Beaufort, SC., and one grandson, Joel V.Y. Kusaila of Houston, Texas. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 215 East Bay Street, Suite 204, Charleston, SC 29401. McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 Rifle Range Road, 884-3833 is assisting the Kusaila family.
FLOYD, Neal
Neal Floyd, 68, of Ladson, husband of Alma "Runette" Freeman Floyd, died Sunday in Rose Hill, North Carolina.
Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at 11 O'clock in Heritage Holiness Church, Ladson. Burial will be in Plantation Memorial Gardens, Moncks Corner.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: Duplin Home Care P.O. Box 887, Kenansville, NC 28349.
Friends may call at JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, Summerville from 6 until 8 o'clock this evening.
Mr. Floyd was born October 10, 1933 in Berkeley County to the late Douglas D. Floyd and Kizzie M. Floyd. He attended Macedonia High School. He was a Korean War Veteran of the United States Army. He was musician and leader of Neal Floyd & The Common People Band, Hunter & Fisherman. He was a member of Hamilton Masonic Lodge and past member of Goose Creek American Legion Post #166. He was a retired painter with Charleston Air Force Base. He was a member of Heritage Holiness Church.
Surviving are: his wife, son: Maynard O. Floyd of Summerville, SC, 3 daughters: Frankie F. Moran of Rose Hill, NC, Diane F. Hyman of Summerville, Lanette F. Bradshaw of Rose Hill, NC, 2 sisters: Mae Keller of Greenville, SC, Nell Wadford of St. Stephens, SC, 8 grandchildren: Graylnn Jr. & Tige Moran of Rose Hill, NC, Hunter & Hillary Floyd of Summerville, SC, Ashley & Aubrey Hyman of Summerville, SC, C.J. & Bailey Grace Bradshaw of Rose Hill, NC, 2 great grandchildren: Gage & Madison Moran of Rose Hill, NC.
Arrangements by: JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
BROWN, Isaiah
The relatives and friends of Mr. Isaiah (Dutch) Brown those of his wife the late Mrs. Ruby Brown, his children, Mrs. Stella Seels, and Mrs. Vera Trotman (Jason), his grandchildren, Mrs. Terri Poole (Roderick), and Mr. Gary Seels, nieces and nephews are invited to attend his funeral service Wednesday, November 28, 2001, 1:00 P.M. at Community Church of Charleston 2723 Gordon Street, North Charleston, Rev. Nathaniel Green, Pastor. Friends may call FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS NORTH CHARLESTON 744-2545 OR 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the Church Tuesday evening from 7-8:00 P.M. Interment, Johnson Cemetery, Stall Road, North Charleston.
RODGERS, Elizabeth
Elizabeth C. Rodgers, 59, of Goose Creek passed away Wednesday, November 21st at a local hospital. Born in Negros, OCC in the Philippines to the late Benito and Lucia Martinez Cutimar. Mrs. Rodgers attended the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Surviving Mrs. Rodgers is her husband, Norman H. Rodgers of Melbourne, Fl, a daughter, Rufina Lane of Goose Creek; four sons, Norman Rodgers of Fort Lauderdale, Melchor Rodgers and Nathaniel Rodgers both of Goose Creek and Alexander Rodgers of Hanahan; two brothers, Melchor Cutimar and Pacifico Cutimar, both of the Philippines, and her sister, Mrs. Rogelia Wood of Washington State. Also surviving Mrs. Rodgers are five grandchildren, Tiera, Kimberly, Anjioulet, AnnaMarie, and Anthony. Funeral Services will be 10AM Tuesday, November 27th at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad St. Charleston. Burial will be at a later date in the Philippines. McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd. is serving the Rodgers family.
MARSHALL, SR., Fred
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 27, 2001, Mr. Fred Marshall, Sr. of 6 Grove Street, Charleston, S.C. The beloved husband of Mrs. Ethel Pinckney Marshall; father of Fred Marshall, Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Pamela Marshall Admiral (Geary), Sandra Marshall both of Charleston, S.C., Stanley Marshall of Atlanta, Ga., and Rhonda Marshall of Columbia, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
MIMS, Viola
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Viola Mims, those of her daughter-in-law, Creola Brown; 3 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren; special cousin, Marie White; nieces, nephews and cousins, are invited to attend her funeral service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2001 at Dorothy's Home for Funerals. Interment will follow Hughes Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Mims will be Wednesday from 3:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends may visit at 1811 Orvid St., North Charleston. Arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
SELELYO, Mary Agnes
Mary Agnes Breitenstein Selelyo, 65, of North Charleston, beloved wife of Feodor Mikhailvich Selelyo, fell asleep in the Lord on November 21, 2001 at her residence.
Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville from 6 until 8 o'clock this Friday, 30th day of November, 2001, where a Pannikhida (Memorial) Service will be held at 7:30 on Saturday, 1st day of December, 2001, at 9:30 a.m.-Divine Liturgy. The funeral service will follow at 11 o'clock. All services will be in the "Old Church Slavonic," and the services will be in the Chapel of Dyal Funeral Home, 303 South Main Street, Summerville. Following the funeral, interment will be held in Dorchester Memory Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville. Celebrants of the services will be the Rev. Fr. Viatcheslav Davidenko, Assistant Rector of the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Mary of Egypt, Atlanta, Ga. and Fr. Anastasy Yatrelis, Pastor of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Orthodox Christian Church, Summerville, S.C. A Memorial Reception will be held following the interment service at the Holiday Inn located at 120 Holiday Inn Drive, Summerville, S.C. It was Mary's request that no flowers by sent to her funeral. It was her wish to send any contribution in behalf of her memory to a trust fund she established at First Federal of Charleston Bank. All donations will be applied to the building fund of a Russian Orthodox Church, to be built in the Charleston metropolitan area. Mrs. Selelyo was born on February 24, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Odilo A. & Grace M. Breitenstein.
She was a graduate of the University of Dayton, Ohio. She devoted her life in helping others along with enjoying her teaching career. She was dedicated in assisting the Pan Slav Orthodox immigrating to America.
Surviving are her husband, Feodor M. Selelyo of North Charleston, S.C.; 3 sisters, Rita Mary Szilagy, Joanne Lucy Goddar and Caroline Ann Guenther; 2 brothers, Raymond Alfred Breitenstein and John Joseph Breitenstein. She was predeceased by her son: Michael Francis Selelyo and her sister, Rosemary Schlater.
Arrangements by: JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
MITCHELL, Lonnie Mae
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of November 27, 2001, Mrs. Lonnie Mae (Lona) Mitchell, beloved wife of Mr. Robbie Mitchell. Late residence 7359 Mizzell Road, Hollywood, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING YONGES ISLAND CHPAEL, 889-9181 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
FOLK, James H.
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of November 26, 2001, James Hamilton Folk, widower of Helen Stockman Folk. Residence: Hanahan, South Carolina. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service in Messiah Lutheran Church, Friday afternoon, November 30, 2001 at 1 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Thursday evening between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Folk was born July 5, 1923 in Newberry, South Carolina, the son of Eugene Folk and Ion Caldwell Folk. Mr. Folk was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard.
Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Dale Green of Hampton, Va.; two brothers, Edward Folk of Newberry, S.C. and Milton Folk of Greenwood, S.C.; his grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Jason A. and Jessica M. Green of Poquoson, Va.
Memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 1106 Yeamans Hall Road, Hanahan, S.C. 29406.
THOMPSON, Gloria
Gloria (Gogi) Davis Thompson, 61, of Weddington, N.C., and Kiawah Island, S.C., passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2001, at a North Carolina hospital.
Born July 21, 1940, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., Mrs. Thompson was a daughter of the late Earl Francis Davis and Opal Walker Davis. In 1959, she assisted her husband, Edward E. Thompson, in beginning what is now Prestige Farms and was very involved in the business during its early years.
Mrs. Thompson had a special love for the Lord; her grandchildren; her church, First Baptist Church of Weddington; and her pastor, Reverend Bill Fogarty; however, her love and generosity extended to many. She gave generously to churches and charities of West Charlotte where she grew up. She also loved big Christmases and shopping at Crossroads with her friends, Loretta Ponder and Harriet Belk, and best friend, Alice Pettus.
She is also remembered for her unique sense of humor and her love for decorating her house and arranging her flowers.
During the past three years, Mrs. Thompson has courageously fought a battle with scleroderma and kidney disease. Again, she thought of others and extended her generosity by giving parties for the nurses and her fellow patients. Her courageous fight proved to be an inspiration. Her family, as well as all who met her, felt blessed by her wonderful spirit.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Edward E. Thompson; and four sons, Randall E. Thompson and his wife, Ruth of Weddington, Christopher L. Thompson and his wife, Leann of Dallas, N.C., Donald W. Thompson, and Edward Derek Thompson and his wife, Regina, all of Weddington.
Also surviving are her grandchildren, who affectionately called her "Gam Gam," Christopher, Adam, Drew, Brittany, Eddie, Bailey, and Hallie; two sisters, Barbara Dale Rudisell and Frances Ann Davis, both of Charlotte; and her godchildren, Melanie Hudson, Timothy Pettus, and Christopher Pettus.
A service to celebrate Mrs. Thompson's life will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, November 29, at First Baptist of Weddington with her pastor, the Reverend Bill Fogarty, officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn East Cemetery in Matthews. Her family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday at Hankins & Whittington Dilworth Chapel.
Memorials may be sent to Health Science Foundation, Scleroderma Foundation, MUSC, 171 Ashley Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29425, or to the First Baptist Church of Weddington Building Fund, 348 Providence Road South, Weddington, N.C. 28173.
The Thompson family would like to express their thanks to all Mrs. Thompson's caregivers, especially Charlene Walls and Lora Norris, for their kindness and commitment during her illness.
"She was one of God's special angels."
Arrangements are in the care of HANKINS & WHITTINGTON, DILWORTH CHAPEL, 1111 East Blvd., Charlotte, N.C. (704) 333-6116.
HARRIS, Bessie
With regret, we inform you that Mrs. Bessie Harris of 1539 Dawson Branch Road, Jedburg section of Summerville, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 27, 2001. The beloved wife of the late Mr. Atticus Harris, the beloved mother of Mrs. Nettie Kitt (Ezekiel) of Jedburg, Mrs. Rosa Mae Gilliard (Henry) of Charleston, and Mr. Arthur Harris (Betty) of St. George. The beloved sister of Mrs. Leola Bush of Chester, Pa. Funeral notice will be announced later by the AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME. Phone 873-2310.
GREEN, Ationette
With regret, we inform you that Miss Ationette Ophelia Green of 1014 Clubhouse Road, Ridgeville, S.C., entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 26, 2001. The beloved daughter of Mr. James and Mrs. Deann Edwards Green. The beloved mother of little Miss Quanesia Deraj' Green, all of Ridgeville, S.C. The beloved sister of Mrs. LaShonda Johnson (Roy) and the God-sister of Mr. Etroy Moorer (Katanya) all of Summerville, S.C. Funeral notice will be announced later by the AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME. Phone 873-2310.
FLOYD, Neal
HAMMERTON LODGE #332 A.F.M.: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral service of our late brother, Mr. Neal Floyd at Heritage Holiness Church in Ladson this morning at 11 o'clock.
John R. Gregory, W.M.
Wilton E. Lancaster,
P.M. Secty.
CRABTREE, Dorothy
Dorothy Gerhardt Crabtree, 78, of Summerville, S.C., died Tuesday, November 27, 2001, at a Charleston hospital.Memorial services will be held at Parks Funeral Home Chapel, Thursday evening, November 29, 2001, at 6:30 o'clock.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Emily A. Wright Trust Fund, Scudder Mutual Funds, ATTN: Kent Amos, 1110 Mont Lamar Ave., Suite 510, Mobile, Ala. 36609, or American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, N. Charleston, S.C. 29406.Mrs. Crabtree was born on October 30, 1923, in Buffalo, N.Y., a daughter of the late Arthur C. Gerhardt and Julia Griffin Gerhardt. She was a homemaker.Survivors include her two daughters, Julie Crabtree of Summerville, and Kerry Breithaupt of Mobile, Ala.; two brothers, Arthur C. Gerhardt, Jr., and his wife, Ann of Savannah, Ga., and Don Gerhardt and his wife, Wanda of Satuma, Ala.; two sisters, Virginia Dubose and Gladys Marsh and her husband, Joe, all of Satsuma, Ala.; one granddaughter, Kimberly Dawson of Mobile, Ala.; one great-granddaughter, Emily Wright of Mobile, Ala.; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Crabtree was predeceased by her husband, Lt. Col. Uail "Sam" Crabtree, Jr., and her son, Warren C. Crabtree.Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
STRICKLAND, Winnie
MURRELLS INLET - Winnie Bell LeGette Strickland, age 78, of Murrells Inlet, died Tuesday, November 27, 2001, at a Georgetown hospital.
Born August 17, 1923, in Rains-Centenary, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Willie Blue and Exa Mae Crawford LeGette. Mrs. Strickland was preceded in death by her husband, Lemuel L. Strickland, Sr., a daughter, Linda Bell Cook and a grandson, Daniel Strickland.
Surviving are three sons, Lemuel L. "Bug" Strickland, Jr., and Wayne Strickland both of Murrells Inlet and Billy Strickland of St. Delight; two daughters, Janie S. Gause of Surfside Beach and Debbie Strickland of Murrells Inlet; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and a dear friend, Lottie Point of Pawleys Island.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, at Belin Memorial Cemetery.
GOLDFINCH FUNERAL HOME, BEACH CHAPEL, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Baskerville Senior Center, 113 Baskerville Dr., Pawleys Island, S.C. 29585 or Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, South Carolina Chapter, 4 Carriage Lane, #205, Charleston, S.C. 29407-6065.
