VONLEHE, Matilda
HARLEYVILLE, S.C. - Mrs. Matilda Bell vonLehe, 90, of 1363 First Bend Road, Harleyville, SC died Thursday November 29, 2001 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in the Bethel United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Lee officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Bryant Funeral Home. Mrs. vonLehe was born October 24, 1911 in The Bend Section of Harleyville a daughter of the late Holcomb Marion Bell, Sr. and Claudia Campbell Bell. She was a graduate of Harleyville High School and Winthrop College Class of 1933 with a Bachelor of Science. The widow of Henning W. vonLehe she was a Home Demonstration Agent with the Clemson Home Extension Service having worked in McCormick, Charleston, and Berkeley Counties. She was an active member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Surviving is: a brother, Pitkin G. Bell, Harleyville, SC, a sister, Helen B. O'Neal, Fairfax, SC, 5 Nieces, Noel O. Ingram, Augusta, GA, Linda B. Jeffers, Harleyville, SC, Gaye B. Ducker, Myrtle Beach, SC, Claudia B. Brooks, Charleston, SC, Amanda B. Anthony, Wellesley, Mass., four nephews, Jim Bell of St. George, Joe Bell of Columbia, Holcomb Bell of Harleyville, John B. O'Neal of North Augusta, and number of grand nieces and nephews including, Sarah M. Ingram, Augusta, GA. Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, Harleyville, SC 29448 or Flowers will be received.
STENSTROM, Ernest
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stenstrom are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Friday morning, November 30, 2001, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Cemetery, Walterboro, S.C. Friends may call at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Charleston, 48 Meeting St., Charleston, S.C. 29401, or to Southside Baptist Church, 87 Beaufain St., Charleston, S.C. 29402.
JELLISON, Harry
The relatives and friends of Commander and Mrs. Jellison are invited to attend the funeral liturgy of the former in J. HENRY STURH, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Saturday afternoon, December 1, 2001 at 1 o'clock. Inurnment will be private. Friends may call at STUHR'S WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
Please omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 4255 Hwy. 165, Hollywood, S.C. 29449 or to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
FOLK, James
The relatives and friends of James Hamilton Folk, widower of Helen Stockman Folk, are invited to attend his funeral service in Messiah Lutheran Church, this (Friday) afternoon, at 1 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
Memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 1106 Yeamans Hall Road, Hanahan, S.C. 29406.
CANNON, Lorie
ANDREWS - Lorie Wilmer Cannon, 64, died Thursday, November 29, 2001, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 1, 2001, at 11 a.m. in Saints Delight Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Officiating will be Rev. Dean Baber and Rev. James L. Lambert. Burial, directed by GRAHAM FUNERAL HOME OF GEORGETOWN, will follow in Lambert Cemetery.
He was born June 30, 1937, in Williamsburg County, a son of Lorie Willard Cannon and the late Mamie Lee Elliott Cannon.
He was a retired employee with Cannon Knits. He was a member of Saints Delight Pentecostal Holiness Church and the Adult Sunday School Class. He was also a member of the Building Committee, a member of the choir and served as a church greeter. He enjoyed fishing and hunting as his hobbies.
Surviving are, his wife, Betty D. Cannon; his father of Andrews; one son and his wife, David J. and Lisa Cannon of Andrews; one daughter and her husband, Ramona C. and Stacy of Hardee of Andrews; one brother, Alton (Sap) Cannon of Andrews; two sisters, Mary Lee Thompson of Inman and Judy Rodgers of Bonneau; four grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Ruth Drew of Andrews and a close friend, David Cooper of Jamestown and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday at Saints Delight Pentecostal Holiness Church.
DABBS, JoAnn
Mrs. JoAnn Burke Dabbs, 54, of 120 Nottingham Trail in Statesboro, Ga., died Monday morning in a Savannah hospital after an extended illness.
Mrs. Dabbs was born in Millen, Ga., November 30, 1946, a daughter of the late Onnie and Emily Morris Burke. She had worked at the Pineland Mental Health Department and retired from Georgia Southern University. Surviving are, her husband, Bobby L. Dabbs of Statesboro; one son, Robert Lewis Dabbs, of Statesboro; two daughters, Cynthia Marie Sandt of Savannah; and Bobbie Jo Goodwin of Cullowee, N.C.; one brother, Larry Burke of Midville, Ga., and one granddaughter, Emma Mae Goodwin. Graveside services were held 10 a.m., Wednesday, in the St. Paul Cemetery in Hampton, S.C., directed by PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME.
COLLINS, Johnnie
HUGER, S.C. - Johnnie "Ding" Collins, 74, of 2617 Cainhoy Road, Huger, S.C. died November 28, 2001 in an East Cooper hospital.
Funeral services will be held on December 1, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. in Zion United Methodist Church in Huger, S.C. with the Rev. Marvin Taylor, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Cida Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Collins was retired from Gibson Cushman Dredging Co. in New York City.
Surviving are three daughters, Curlena McDonald of New Haven, Conn., Barbara Corson of Huger, S.C., Vernell Cook of Moncks Corner, S.C.; one sister, Mazie Jackson, Manhattan, New York.
Viewing will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2001 at TEW COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME, 445 North Hwy. 52, Moncks Corner, S.C. The family will receive friends at 2617 Cainhoy Road in Huger.
DRAFFIN, JR., Richard
Richard Roger Draffin, Jr., 48, died Monday (11-26-01) at his residence in Columbia, S.C. after an extended illness. He was a native of Waycross, grandson of the late W.D. and Myrtie Carmichael. He had lived most of his life in Valdosta where he was a graduate of Valdosta State University and had been making his home in Columbia for the past six months where he was Director of Operations for the Oakwood Corporation. He was an Episcopalian.
He is survived by a daughter, Mercedes Draffin Castaneda and her husband Frank of Lawrenceville, Ga.; two sons Rick Draffin and his wife Angel of Lake Park, Ga. and Dodge Draffin of Breckenridge, Colo.; his mother Anita Carmichael Eckenrode and her husband Donald of Blairsville, Ga.; his father Richard Roger Draffin, Sr. of Winter Haven, Fla.; six grandchildren Zoe, Ethan, Kendall and Courtney Castaneda of Lawrenceville, Ga., Gage and Trinity Draffin both of Lake Park, Ga.; one sister, Carla Green of Charleston, S.C.; two aunts Marion Hall of Atlanta, Ga. and Nina Walker of Blackshear, Ga.; and other relatives.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning (11-30-01) at 11 o'clock in the chapel of the MILES-ODUM FUNERAL HOME. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 o'clock Thursday night.
SILER, III, Julius
Julius Grady Siler, III, 77, of Summerville, S.C., died Saturday, November 24, 2001 at a local nursing home.
Memorial services will be held at Dorchester Presbyterian Church on Saturday afternoon, December 1, 2001 at 2 o'clock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dorchester Presbyterian Church, 10290 Dorchester Road, Summerville, S.C. 29485.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
BROWN, Lorenzo
Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 28, 2001, Mr. Lorenzo "Pappy" Brown, 46 years old, residence, 7971 Eddingville Beach Road, Edisto Island, S.C., the beloved son of Mrs. Evelina Brown and Mr. George Days, the brother of Ms. Rosa "Pink" Brown, Ms. Celestine Brown, Mrs. Evelyn "Sissy" Malone (Robert), Ms. Vickey Brown, Mr. James "Pooh" Brown, and Mr. Robert "Bobby" Brown. W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 RADCLIFFE STREET, CHARLESTON, S.C. will announce the funeral services. (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659 or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
NELSON, Herbert
The relatives and friends of Mr. Herbert Lee "Banks" Nelson, those of his wife, Mrs. Lillian B. Nelson, children, Mr. Don Banks, Mrs. Wanda (Floyd) Fleming, Mr. Arnold (Renee) Brown, Mrs. Stephanie (Lexus) Parker, Mrs. Michelle (Chris) Lyons, Mr. William Parson and Mr. Leon (Latasha) Parson, brother, Mr. Julius (Betty)Dubois, Jr., sister, Ms. Evelyn Wilson, brother-in-law, Mr. Bernard Bryant, sisters-in-law, Mrs. Gloria (William) Hensley, Mrs. Tiny (Henry) McNeil and Mrs. Loretta (Earl) Moultrie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and cousins are invited to attend his homegoing service on Saturday, December 1, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. in Trinity AME Church 677 Meeting Street, Charleston, S.C. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family on Friday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
SKELTON, Mittie
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mittie Brooks Skelton of Pinewood Dr., Moncks Corner, S.C., widow of David Eugene Skelton, are invited to attend her funeral services, 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning, Dec. 1, 2001, in the First Baptist Church, Moncks Corner. Interment will be in Berkeley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. this Friday evening.
MITCHELL, Lonnie Mae
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Lonnie Mae (Lona) Mitchell, those of her husband, Mr. Robbie (Mickey) Mitchell, children, Mrs. Geneva M. Bragg (James), Mr. Robbie Mitchell, Jr. (Martha), Mr. McArthur Mitchell, Mr. Charles Mitchell (Kathy), Ms. Linda Mitchell, Mr. Denning Mitchell (Joyce) and Mr. Russell Mitchell (Juanita) are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, December 1, 2001 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Presbyterian Church, USA, 7404 Hwy. 162, Hollywood, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING YONGES ISLAND CHPAEL, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the church on Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church 12 noon Saturday. Interment: Mitchell Cemetery, Hollywood, S.C.
SANTOS, Patricia
Patricia W. Santos, 65, wife of Craig V. Santos of Satellite Beach, Fla., died Tuesday, November 27, 2001, in Florida. The relatives and friends are invited to attend the Rite of Committal at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, December 1, 2001, in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Friends may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., Friday, November 30, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m. A Vigil Service will be held Friday evening at the funeral home at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Covenant House, P.O. Box JAF 2973, New York, N.Y. 10116-2973.
Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 766-1365.
PORTER, Khalil
Relatives and friends of Mr. Khalil H. Porter of Charleston, S.C.; the beloved son of Mr. Frank Porter, Jr. and Mrs. Gloreka W. Porter of Charleston, S.C.; the beloved brother of Mr. McKinley Harley, Jr., Mr. Alphonso Harley, Mrs. Darlene P. Bratton, Ms. Annette P. Harley all of Charleston, S.C., and Mr. Franklin Porter of Charlotte, N.C. are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, December 1, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 26 Maverick St., Charleston, S.C. Remains will repose at the church on Friday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. Family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Interment: Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery, Jenkins, S.C.
SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
SHIRER, Jesse D.
LONE STAR, S.C. - Jesse David Shirer, 87, of 2972 McCords Ferry Rd., Lone Star, S.C. died Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at his residence.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 30 in Pine Grove Lutheran Church with Pastor Don Loadholt and Pastor Bob Young officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lone Star, S.C. Pallbearers will be David Shirer, III, Mark Shirer, Scott Corcoran, Michael Smith, Derek Koucky, Michael Shirer, Jr. and Kayne Shirer.
Mr. Shirer was born in Lone Star a son of the late William Perry Shirer and Susan Felder Shirer. He was a retired lumberman and farmer. Mr. Shirer founded the Cameron Lumber Company, which he operated over 60 years until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of Pine Grove Lutheran Church. He was a former board member of First National Bank, The Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties and was a former Highway Commissioner. He also served as a former Magistrate and Constable. Mr. Shirer was a Mason and Shriner. He was a charter member of the Lions Club.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Christine Zeagler Shirer, of the home; sons and daughters: J.D. Shirer, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Martha Emily Shirer, Lone Star, Margaret S. Mims and son-in-law, Richard E. Mims, Columbia, Linda S. Koucky and son-in-law Jack Koucky, Gilbert, Mike Shirer and daughter-in-law Kristi Shirer, Lone Star; 9 grandchildren: David Shirer, III, Donna S. Corcoran, Mark Shirer, Melissa Smith, Shannon Mims, Derek Koucky, Jessica Lane, Michael Shirer, Jr. and Kayne Shirer; 4 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the residence 2972 McCords Ferry Rd., Lone Star, S.C.
Memorials may be made to Pine Grove Lutheran Church, 2688 McCords Ferry Road, Lone Star, S.C. 29030.
Arrangements by DUKES-HARLEY FUNERAL HOME.
MUNGIN, Charles
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 23, 2001 in Bronx, NY., Mr. Charles Mungin. The relatives and friends of Mr. Mungin, those of his wife, Mrs. Rosetta Graves Mungin, sons, Charles (Vanessa) Mungin III, and the late Ruby (Kesha) White; daughter, Barbara Jean White; brothers, Ernest (Knockie) Mungin (Shirley), Billy Mungin, and Clifford Mungin; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; aunt, Elizabeth Edwards; grand-aunt, Rebecca Frazier; sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins are invited to attend his funeral service 2:30 PM., Saturday, December 1, 2001 at Annivesta Baptist Church, 6709 Hwy. 162. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing for Mr. Mungin will be held Friday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Dorothy's Hollywood Chapel. Arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOLLYWOOD CHAPEL.
COLLIER, John
The relatives and friends of Mr. John B. Collier, those of his children, Ms. Joan Marie Woody of Hempstead, NY, Ms. Harriet Dilligard and Mr. Bernard Seabrook of Charleston, SC; step-children, Ms. Adrienne Moultrie, Mr. Lee Henry Moultrie and Mr. Anthony Moultrie, all of Charleston, SC; devoted granddaughter, Ms. Anais Moultrie; sisters and brother, Ms. Julia Davis and Mr. Edward Bennett, Jr., of Bronx, NY and Mrs. Dorothy Young of Edisto Island, SC; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, mother-in-law; Henrietta Brown Stephens, sister-in-law, Janie Brown (Robert), brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews are invited to attend his funeral service 12:00 Noon Saturday, December 1, 2001 at Salem Baptist Church, 350 Sumter St. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Viewing for Mr. Collier will be Friday 3:00-8:00 pm at DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
MCNEAL, Mary
THE INTERDENOMINATIONAL USHER COUNCIL NO.1 OFFICERS AND MEMBERS: Are requested to meet at St. Matthew Baptist Church 268 Huger St to pay our last Tribute of Respect to our deceased Sister Mary McNeal on Friday, November 30, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. and you are requested to meet Saturday, December 1, 2001 at 12:00 noon, at the Church for the Funeral Service.
By Order Of
Bro. Willie White, Pres.
Sis. Mae Ella Gregory, Secty.
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., nieces, nephews and cousins are invited to attend her Home-Going service on Sunday, December 2, 2001, 1:30 p.m. at Zion Pilgrim Church D.O.C., Ridgeville, S.C. Interment Surprise Baptist Church Cemetery, Dorchester, S.C. Viewing for Mrs. Harris will be this evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME.
DOUGHERTY, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Provan Dougherty, 94, died Friday, November 30, 2001 at a local hospital. Born April 14, 1907 in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of William Daniel and Elizabeth Provan (nee Conniff). Mrs. Dougherty was a senior school aide for the N.Y. Public School System. She was a member of The Cathedral of St. John The Baptist. Her husband Charles F. Dougherty and son James A. Dougherty preceded her in death. She is survived by her two sons, Denis E. Dougherty and his wife Clare of Schenectady, N.Y. and William J. Dougherty and his wife Mary of Charleston, S.C.; ten grandchildren including Elizabeth D. McGee of Charleston, and 12 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2001 at the Cathedral of St. John The Baptist, 120 Broad Street. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, James Island. The family will receive friends Sunday December 2, 2001 from 3 to 5:00 p.m. with the vigil service beginning at 4 p.m., at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth Street. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Cathedral of St. John The Baptist, 120 Broad Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401 or to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29405.
GUEST, George
The relatives and friends of Mr. George Guest, those of his mother, Mrs. Florine Guest Snowden; brothers and sister, Anthony Guest, James Guest, Jr., William, Alvin, Denel Davis, Lashune Davis; aunts and uncle, Mrs. Sarah Spann, Mrs. Ernestine Aiken, Mr. Sam Guest and Mrs. Rachel Lee; nieces, nephews, and cousins are invited to attend his funeral service 12 noon, Monday, December 3, 2001 at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 26 Maverick St. Interment will follow in Mexico Cemetery. Viewing for Mr.Guest will be Sunday, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church. The family hour will begin at 7:00 p.m. Arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
WARD, Letitia
Letitia Blakey Ward, 70, of Wadmalaw Island, a local artist and widow of Robert Preston Ward, Sr., died Thursday in a Charleston Hospital.
Memorial service will be held Monday, December 3, 2001 at 11 o'clock in John's Island Presbyterian Church. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Hospice Care of Choice, 410 Mill Street, Mount Pleasant, S.C. 29464.
Born on December 8, 1930, in Orange, N.J., a daughter of the late Angus Rucker Blakey and Gladys Spoon Blakey.
She attended Mary Washington University and was a former worthy Matron of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, John's Island, S.C.
Surviving are one son, Robert P. Ward, Jr. of Wadmalaw Island, S.C.; two brothers, Angus R. Blakey, Jr. of Florida and her twin, James Blakey of Michigan; two nieces and nephew.
Arrangements by TRI-COUNTY CREMATION CENTER, 1100 DORCHESTER ROAD, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
ROBINSON, Alberta
Entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 29, 2001, Mrs. Alberta Harrison Robinson of 4017 Gary St. (North Charleston), formerly of St. Philip St. She is the beloved mother of Kathy Robinson Nelson (William), Jake Harrison (Viola), Henry Harrison, Marvin Mungin (Martha), Lawrence Mungin (Faya), Rose Lewis (William), LaVinia Bowens (David), Ray Mungin, Virginia Robinson Sanders (Keith), James Harrison (Matilda), Edward Riley, Eddie Harrison, Alberta Grant, Paul Harrison, Ritamae Grant, and Alfreda Brown; sister-in-law of Louise Cox and Susie Brown. Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
JONES, JR., Edward
Edward L. Jones, Jr., 48, of Summerville, died November 22, 2001, in Charleston, West Virginia. Mr. Jones was a fireman with the local fire department. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
Born in Philadelphia, Penn., he was the son of Edward L. Jones, Sr. and Ann Elizabeth Tarr. He also was a volunteer with the American Red Cross.
Survivors include two daughters: Tammy Newell, of Winston Salem, North Carolina and Tanis Jones, of North Charleston and two grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.
