ROBINSON, Alberta
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Alberta Harrison Robinson are invited to attend her funeral service 12 noon Tuesday, December 4, 2001 in Central Baptist Church, 26 Radcliffe St. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation for Mrs. Robinson will be today 3:00 to 5:00 pm at the funeral home and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the church. The family hour will begin at 7:00 pm.
She is survived by daughters and sons, Kathy Robinson Nelson (William), Jake Harrison (Viola), Henry Harrison, Marvin Mungin (Martha), Lawrence Mungin (Faya), Rose Lewis (William), LaVinia Bowens (David), Ray Mungin, Virginie Robinson Sanders (Keith), James Harrison (Matilda), Harold Harrison, Edward Riley, Eddie Harrison, Alberta Grant, Paul Harrison, Ritamae Wright, Alfreda Brown and Charles Brown; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sisters-in-laws; Louise Cox and Susie Brown; nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral arrangements by DOROTHY HOME FOR FUNERALS.
SIMMONS, Herbert
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 1, 2001, Mr. Herbert (Nathaniel) Simmons. Beloved father of Nathaniel Middleton, Nathlee Young (Anthony), Michelle Simmons, Jeremy Simmons, Maranda Simmons, son of Rebecca Simmons, brother of Rufus (Bootsie) Simmons. Late residence of 18-B Sires Street, Charleston, SC. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 122 Logan Street, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
BASKIN, Edward
BISHOPVILLE, SC - Edward Briggs Baskin, 86, husband of Kathleen Lazar Baskin, died Saturday, December 1, 2001 at his home.
Born in Summerton, he was the son of the late John Sewanee Baskin and the late Mary Richardson Briggs Baskin.
Mr. Baskin was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Bishopville High School and Clemson University Class of 1937. After graduation from Clemson College, he served as County Agricultural Agent in Williamsburg, Florence, and Calhoun counties. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving from 1941-1945 until his discharge as Lt. Col. Mr. Baskin returned home to run the family dairy farm, in Bishopville, and was a successful dairy farmer and business until his retirement in 1990. He served and held many offices with The Farm Bureau, Soil Conservation Service and National Independent Dairy Association. He also served on the A.S.C.S. State Committee and was a delegate to the National Cotton Council. He served as president of the S.C. Jersey Cattle Club and retired as a lifetime director. He also served as Director and Manager of Sumter Dairies. Mr. Baskin also served in the South Carolina House of Representative and Senate.
Surviving are his wife of the home; one son, Edward B. "Nick" Baskin, Jr. of Lugoff; four daughters, Kathleen D. Towers of Ormond Beach, Fla., Kathleen B. Brungard of Charlotte, NC, Jacquelyn B. Odell, and Maria B. Clayton both of Springfield, VA; one brother, Richard R. Baskin of Charlotte, NC; one sister, Norvelle Baskin Cathcart of Camden; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, in the Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Phelps, Rev. Julian Lazar, and Rev. Ed Davidson officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Monday in the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Methodist Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 167, Bishopville, SC 29010 or St. Marks Society. HANCOCK-ELMORE-HILL FUNERAL HOME is in charge of the arrangements.
DOUGHERTY, Elizabeth
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM, Monday, December 3, 2001 (Today) at the Cathedral of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 120 Broad Street for Elizabeth Provan Dougherty who died Friday, November 30, 2001. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, James Island. Arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth Street.
DEWITT, Lorraine
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM Monday, December 3, 2001 (today) at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church for Lorraine DeWitt, who died Thursday, November 29, 2001. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, James Island. Arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth Street.
DEWITT, Charles
Charles Henry DeWitt, Jr., 79, died Saturday, December 1, 2001, at a local hospital. Born December 3, 1921, in Portland, Tenn., he was the son of Charles Henry and June Anna DeWitt (nee Howell). He was a graduate of Male High School, and worked as a Master Printer in Louisville, Ky. Mr. DeWitt was a sergeant in the Army Air Corps during W.W.II serving as a topographer. He is survived by his wife Mary Jane DeWitt (nee Rueff); three sons and their wives, Charles and Pat DeWitt, New Hope, Ky., James and Connie DeWitt, Moncks Corner, S.C., and Joseph and Lavern DeWitt, Sharonville, Ohio; daughter and her husband June and Mike Smith, West Chester, Ohio; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A private service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 267 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. 29401. Arrangements by the CREMATION CENTER OF CHARLESTON, 11 Cunnington Ave., Charleston, S.C.
PROCTOR, Bernice
Mrs. Bernice Wiggins Proctor, 88, of North Charleston, widow of Daniel W. Proctor, entered into eternal rest on Sunday morning, December 2, 2001, after an extended illness. Friends may call this evening (Monday) from 6 until 8 p.m. at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, DORCHESTER ROAD, NORTH CHARLESTON.
The funeral service will be 3 o'clock, Tuesday, in Ogeechee Freewill Baptist Church, Millen, Ga., where she was a member. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial, directed by Crowe-Fields Funeral Home will be in Deep Creek Church Cemetery in Millen.
Mrs. Proctor was born in Millen the daughter of George A. and Rachael Scarboro Wiggins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her two sons, George Lamar Proctor and Gerald Lee Proctor.
She is survived by seven grandchildren, Gail Johnson of Summerville, Ricky Proctor of Manning, Gerald Proctor of Goose Creek, Tina Griffin of Sumter, Teresa Gaskins of Ladson, Leslie Rushmeyer of Hanahan, and Clinton Proctor of Hanahan. Three sisters, Jackie Wiggins and Esther Beatrice Swanson, both of Millen, Johnnie W. Rosser of Augusta, her brother, Michael A. Wiggins of North Charleston, 14 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren also survive.
METALLO, Joseph
MURELLS INLET, S.C. - Joseph "Joe" C. Metallo, age 70, of the Mt. Gilead Community, died Saturday, December 1, 2001, after a short illness.
Born March 27, 1931, in Jersey City, N.J., he was the son of the late Frank and Frances Cirillo Metallo. He was the owner of J.C. Metallo and Sons Custom Home Builders and was a member of South Strand Assembly of God Church. Mr. Metallo worked 14 years as a freight conductor for the Pennsy Railroad in New Jersey and was a USMC veteran serving in the Korean War. He was also known to his family as a devoted father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Frances W. Metallo; two sons, Joseph L. Metallo of Murrells Inlet, David C. Metallo and his wife Kathy of Surfside Beach; two daughters, JoAnn Flowers of Myrtle Beach, June Foxworth and her husband Allen of Murrells Inlet; seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, at South Strand Assembly of God Church. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home. GOLDFINCH FUNERAL HOME, BEACH CHAPEL, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to South Strand Assembly of God Church Youth Fund, Murrells Inlet, S.C. 29576.
KINLOCH, John
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 1, 2001, Mr. John Eugene Kinloch, residence, 2047 Pinefield Ct., #636, North Charleston, S.C.
The relatives and friends of Mr. John Eugene Kinloch are invited to attend his funeral services on Tuesday, December 4, 2001, 1 p.m., at Holy Trinity AME Church, Mathis Ferry Road, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Rev. Bernard Brown, pastor, interment, Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Mr. Kinloch is survived by his mother, Ms. Carolyn Kinloch, his brother, Mr. Vincent Lamar Britt, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah and Earline Kinloch, great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John and Elizabeth Grayer Kinloch of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. (Snowden Section), aunts, uncles. He was the great-grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur and Pearl McNeal McKenziics of McClelliville, S.C. (Pineland-Buchhall Section.)
Viewing for Mr. Kinloch will be at W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Chapel, 4129 Highway 17 North, Awendaw, S.C., on Monday, December 3, 2001, from 4 to 9 p.m. "There will be no family hour."
The family will be receiving friends at 3630 Happyland Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, S.C. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah and Earline Kinloch.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, (843) 881-4920, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
BROWN, Corine
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Corine Brown and of her children, Mr. Theodore Brown, Mr. Donald Brown, Mr. Julius Brown, Mr. Darryl Brown, Mr. Kenneth Brown, Mr. Harry Brown, Ms. Gwendolyn Brown, and Harry Brown, Ms. Gwendolyn Brown, and Mrs. Rosalee Wallace, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, are invited to attend her funeral services on Tuesday, afternoon, December 4, 2001, at 1 p.m., in Morris Street Baptist Church, 25 Morris St., Charleston, S.C. The rev. Dr. A.R. Blake, pastor with Inhumation following in Edisto Presbyterian Cemetery, Edisto Island, S.C. Friends may call in the chapel at Harleston-Boags, Inc., on Monday, afternoon, December 3, 2001, from 2 until 5 p.m. Mrs. Corine Brown will repose in Morris St. Baptist Church from 6 until 8 p.m., Monday evening. A quiet hour with family members will be observed from 7 until 8 p.m. Arrangements are respectfully announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St. (Downtown), Charleston, S.C.
REYNOLDS, W. Leon
W. Leon Reynolds, 89, of Ridgeland, S.C., died Saturday, December 1, 2001, in a Savannah, Ga., after a long illness.
Mr. Reynolds was born on May 12, 1912, in Jacksonboro, S.C., the son of the late Walter Reynolds and the late Mary Garvin Reynolds. He was a retired signalman of Atlantic Coastline Railroad after 40 years of service. He was a member of Ridgeland Baptist Church, Ridgeland, S.C.
Survivors include, wife, Eugenia Smith Reynolds of Ridgeland, S.C.; two daughters, Martha R. Barkley of Aiken, S.C., and Helen R. Raye of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Reba Courtney of Aiken, S.C.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at Ridgeland Baptist Church, Ridgeland, S.C., Wednesday, December 5, 2001, 3 p.m.. Burial in Ridgeland Cemetery, Ridgeland, S.C. SAULS FUNERAL HOME, Tuesday, December 4, 2001, from 6 until 8 p.m.
Memorials to Ridgeland Baptist Church, P.O. Box 276, Ridgeland, S.C. 29936, or Ridgeland Cemetery Clean Up Fund, P.O. box 1630, Ridgeland, S.C. 29936.
WILLEMS, Richard
Richard Emil Willems, 79, of North Charleston, formerly of Pacific Junction, Iowa, died Saturday in a Charleston hospital. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, in Carolina Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Born in Sherman, S.D., he was the son of Serafein Willems and Mary Dhaemers Willems. He was a retired fork lift mechanic and served in the Navy during World War II. He was Catholic. Mr. Willems was the widower of Evelyn Vennard Willems, survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Melvin D. and Patricia Twite of North Charleston; sisters, Margaret Whittenbel of Farrington, Minn., Helen Hansen of Minneapolis, Minn., and Gladys Ihlen of Pipestone, Minn.; brothers, Lou Willems of Minneapolis, Minn., Robert Willems of Northfield, Mn., and Tom Willems of Garrison, S.C.; granddaughters, Tamara Mincey of Hanahan and Trassa Hogue of North Charleston; great-grandchildren, Amber Mincey, Kenneth Hogue, Jennifer Hogue and Matthew Hogue; a number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, S.C.
HOLST, Kathryne
The relatives and friends of Kathryne V. Holst, widow of Maurice J. Holst, are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, at 10 o'clock, in the Church of the Nativity Catholic Church. Final Commendation and Farewell will be held in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Monday, between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 6 o'clock.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Church of the Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston, S.C. 29412, or to Coastal Carolina Alzheimers Chapter Association, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, S.C. 29416-0459.
HUDSON, Douglas
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas R. Hudson are invited to attend the funeral services of the former at the graveside in Dorchester Memory Gardens, this (Monday) morning, December 3, 2001, at 10 o'clock. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
HILL, SR., Lawrence
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 1, 2001, Robert Lawrence Hill, Sr., of North Charleston, S.C., widower of Ruth Dowdy Hill.
The friends and relatives are invited to attend his funeral services, 11 o'clock, Tuesday, December 4, 9 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, 2119 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, S.C. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Monday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
Mr. Hill was born December 8, 1918, in Birmingham, Ala., a son of Leneard Nash Hill, Sr., and Virgie Brown Hill.
Mr. Hill was a graduate of Americus High School, Americus, Ga., and a member of Cherokee Place United Methodist Church. He was a retired Leadingman of Shop 06 for the Charleston Naval Shipyard.
He is survived by one son, Robert L. "Larry" Hill, Jr., of North Charleston, S.C.; one daughter, Donna Ruth Hill Loffredo of North Charleston, S.C.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cherokee Place United Methodist Church, 2105 Cosgrove Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
PEOPLES, Jerry
Jerry Wilson Peoples, 60, died Sunday, December 2, 2001 at his home in North Charleston, S.C. Born January 14, 1941 in Conroe, Texas he was the son of Z. and Mary Eleanor Peoples (nee Rose). Mr. Peoples is survived by his wife Bea Linn; three sons: Jerry "Jay" W. Peoples, Jr. and his wife Donna, and James Peoples and his wife Angela, all of Conroe, Texas and Jack Neal Peoples of Nevada; two sisters and their husbands, Nora Beth Martin, Okla. and Mary Coats, Conroe, Texas; grandchildren: Jessica and Willie. He was predeceased in death by his step-son Henry F. Linn, Jr. and is also survived by his daughter-in-law Irene Linn, Hanahan; step-grandchildren: Jeffrey Linn (Deanna), Patricia Golla (Patrick), and Denise Chandler (David); and thirteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2001 in the chapel of MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Goose Creek Chapel, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd. (Hwy.52). The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Interment will be held in Texas.
HARDY, Dorothy
Entered into eternal rest December 2, 2001, Dorothy Doscher Hardy, residence, Columbia, S.C., formerly of Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services at the graveside in Bethany Cemetery, Wednesday at 11 o'clock. Friends may call at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Downtown Chapel Tuesday between 5 and 7 o'clock.
Mrs. Hardy was born June 8, 1912 in Charleston, S.C., the daughter of Henry F. Doscher and Nettie Relyea Doscher. She was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church and a graduate of Memminger High School.
She is survived by one son: C. Sygman Hardy, Jr. of Columbia, S.C. and three grandchildren: C. Sygman Hardy, III, Jonathan S. Hardy and Amy N. Hardy.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
HEATON, Annie
Mrs. Annie Johnson Heaton of Fetteressa Drive, Charleston Heights died Sunday December 2, 2001. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in BRYANT FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL with Rev. Keith Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow in the St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at Bryant Funeral Home, St. George, SC. She was born in Cottageville a daughter of the late Tillman P. Johnson and Cornelia Cone Johnson. The widow of James Harold Heaton and was a retied cashier for A.R.A. Foodservice and a Charter member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in North Charleston. Surviving are: 2 daughters, Ann H. Nolf, Ladson and Harriett H. Allen, Anaheim Hills, CA., 2 granddaughters, Harriett Ann Fazi, Ridgeville and Yvonne N. Infinger, North Charleston, 3 great-grandchildren.
NORMAN, Joseph
Joseph "Joe" Andrew Norman, 74, of N. Charleston, died Sunday at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.
ANDERSON, Clifford
The relatives and friends of Mr. Clifford R. Anderson are invited to attend his funeral services on Wednesday, December 5, 2001, 12 noon at W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Chapel, 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C. Rev. Parker G. Mitchell, officiating, interment, Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Julia A. Anderson, his children, Mrs. Dionne White (Ricky), and Mr. Scott Anderson (Nikki), grandchildren, Diaman White and Austin Anderson, mother-in-law, Mrs. Anna W. Bosley, and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mr. Anderson will be at the W. M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, December 4, 2001 from 12 to 7 p.m. There will be no family hour.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL CHAPEL (843)881-4920, 1-800-924-5659 or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com
WHITE, Leroy
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 2, 2001, Mr. Leroy White of Pineville, S.C., husband of Mrs. Juanita White of Pineville, father of Rev. William White, Mr. Nehemiah White of Pineville, S.C., Mr. John A. White, Mr. Vernon White and Mrs. Annie B. Gaillard of St. Stephen, S.C. and Mrs. Shirley Manigault of New York; brother of Mrs. Regina Middleton of Pineville, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Moncks Corner, S.C.
HILL, SR., Lawrence
The relatives and friends of Robert Lawrence Hill, Sr. are invited to attend his funeral services at 11 o'clock today in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, 2119 Dorchester Road. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cherokee Place United Methodist Church, 2105 Cosgrove Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
MIXSON, Gilbert
Gilbert I. Mixson, 72, formerly of Charleston, SC and Juneau, AK died Monday, December 3, at home.
Mr. Mixson, a USCG retiree, was born in Yemassee, SC the son of Gilbert M. Mixson and Josephine Willingham Mixson.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years Joyce Ray Mixson; two sons, "Chip" Mixson of Juneau, AK and "Mac" Mixson of St. Mary's GA; three daughters, Belinda Ross of North Charleston, SC Jo Shipes of Rincon, and Gina Vose of Juneau, AK; 15 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eleanor Helmly and Alice Bennett both of Rincon.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc., PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
THOMAS C. STRICKLAND & SONS FUNERAL HOME, EFFINGHAM CHAPEL.
