HUTCHESON, John
The relatives and friends of Mr. John Michael Hutcheson are invited to attend his memorial services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this (Wednesday) afternoon, December 19, 2001, at two o'clock. Interment will be private. Friends may call at the funeral chapel today from one o'clock until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Kidney Foundation of SC, Charleston Chapter, 292 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403
BOYLAN, Nancy
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Gregg Boylan are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter in Riverview Baptist Church, 3625 Azalea Drive, N. Charleston, SC, this Wednesday morning, December 19, 2001, at eleven o'clock. Interment will follow in Riverview Memorial Park. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL.
PALLAS, Nancy
Nancy L. Schaeffer Pallas (Nan), 68, died unexpectedly on the afternoon of Monday, December 17, 2001, in a Charleston hospital. The graveside service and burial of her urn, next to her daughter's, in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., will be announced at a later date. Arrangements were made at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Nan was born in Centre County, Pa., on August 25, 1933, a daughter of John R. and Hilda Aley Schaeffer. She was the former owner of Nan's Stork Shop and Sid's Ceramics in Centre Hall. Nan spent over 45 years as an associate manager and owner in retail sales.
She was a 30 year member of the Central Pennsylvania Orchid Society and a 25 year member of the Roland Curtin Foundation in Bellefonte.
She moved to Charleston, S.C., in 1995 and became a tour guide in the historic Charleston area and was a member of the Charleston Tour Guide Association.
She is survived by her brother, Ron Schaeffer of Centre Hall, an aunt, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Frances Pallas Lockhart on November 13 of this year.
DUBLIN, Ruth
Ruth Dublin, 78, of Goose Creek, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 19, at a local hospital. Born in New York City to the late George and Emily Capers Brown. She was married to the late Charles Dublin. After graduating from New York Community College, Mrs. Dublin was head of the Dietician Department at the New York Hospital. Retirement brought much happiness to Mrs. Dublin, she enjoyed working with and being a part of many different senior citizen groups. She was a member of the Senior Friends, South Berkeley Senior Citizens, and a group called Silver Threads. Mrs. Dublin also was a member of the First Baptist Church of Goose Creek where she taught the Senior Citizens Sunday School Class. She is survived by her only son, Charles Dublin of Goose Creek, six grandchildren, Samuel C. Dublin of Goose Creek, Angele and Aura Dublin, both of Jacksonville, Fla., Aprilis, Vanna, and Nikita Dublin all of Albany, N.Y. Two sisters also survived her, Mae Thomas of New York, and Bernice Heroit of Pennsylvania. The family will receive friends, 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 20, at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, December 21, at the First Baptist Church of Goose Creek. Interment will follow at Beaufort National Cemetery. Mrs. Dublin will be placed in the church one hour prior to the services.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Goose Creek, 141 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, S.C. 29445.
PINCKNEY, Harriett
Entered into eternal rest on December 18, 2001, Mrs. Harriett Barnwell Pinckney of 4026 Fred Ravenel Road, Awendaw, S.C. Wife of Frank Pinckney of Cross, S.C.; mother of Crystal Pinckney of Awendaw, S.C.; daughter of Mrs. Lavina Nelson of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; sister of Mary McAlister, Lavita Foy, both of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Kathleen Manigault of North Charleston, S.C., William Barnwell of Charleston, S.C., James Nelson, Jack Nelson, Alex Nelson and Benjamin Nelson, all of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
SUMMERS, SR., Alvin
ST. GEORGE - Alvin "Bubba" Summers, Sr., 52, of 313 Railroad Avenue, St. George, S.C. died Sunday at a Charleston hospital after a very brief illness. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2001 at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Highway 178, St. George with Dr. John H. Elliott, officiating. Burial will be held 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday (today) at Ling Funeral Home, 5580 Memorial Blvd., St. George, S.C. (843) 563-3589.
Mr. Summers was born May 19, 1949 in St. George, S.C., a son of Mrs. Lenell Johnson Summers, and the late Alton Summers. He was a member of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church and attended Williams Memorial High School of St. George, S.C. "Bubba" lived in New York for many years where he was employed by the Louisiana Auto Exchange of Brooklyn, N.Y. He was currently employed by Dorchester County Public Works Department as an equipment operator. "Bubba" was also an outstanding automotive mechanic.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Dunning Summers of Far Rockaway, N.Y.; his mother, Mrs. Lenell Johnson Summers of St. George, S.C.; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lula Allen Summers of St. George, S.C.; one son, Alvin (Leslie) Summers, Jr. of St. George, S.C.; one step-daughter, Ms. Sinder Steward of Far Rockaway, N.Y.; a god-daughter, Ms. Adrienne Steward of Columbia, S.C.; one god-son, Martici Dunning of Far Rockaway, N.Y.; six sisters, Mrs. Betty (Arthur) Harris, Mrs. Alma (Arnold) Steward all of St. George, S.C., Mrs. Barbara Dereef of Norwalk, Conn., Mrs. Linda Anderson, Ms. Eddie Sue Hankins and Ms. Cynthia Martino all of St. George, S.C.; one brother, Kenneth Summers of St. George, S.C.; five aunts, Mrs. Lillian Johnson and Mrs. Martha Summers both of St. George, S.C., Mrs. Estelle Williams, Mrs. Elouise Summers and Mrs. Bertha Lee Summers all of Washington, D.C., Paul Summers, Silas (Angie) Summers and Lester Lincoln all of St. George, S.C.; two granduncles, Shellie Johnson and Washie Allen, Sr. both of St. George, S.C.; mother-in-law, Mrs. Leona Dunning of Far Rockaway, N.Y. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Shadell, Shamaine, Shamara and Ariana Summers all of St. George.
All arrangements entrusted to the LING FUNERAL HOME of St. George, S.C.
EVERTS, Herbert
Herbert J. Everts, a former Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Sara Lee Corporation, died Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at his home in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. Mr. Everts was born in 1905 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, son of George W. and Christine Everts. The family moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1927, where he finished his schooling. He became a Certified Public Accountant there. In 1940, after two years in public accounting, he moved to Baltimore, Maryland to join a Company then known as Consolidated Foods, now the Sara Lee Corporation. From 1942 to 1945, he served as a Finance Officer in the United States Air Force, after which he returned to the Sara Lee Executive Offices, which had moved to Chicago. In 1954, he became Treasurer of the Company, and prior to his retirement in 1977, he was a Director and the Chief Financial Officer. After his retirement, he and his wife moved to Gravette, Arkansas and in 1985 moved to the Isle of Palms, S.C.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. Everts are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Saturday, December 22, 2001 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 11:00 o'clock. Friends may call at Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Chapel one hour prior to service.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Everts, of Isle of Palms, S.C. and one niece, Barbara E. Petticlair of Eden Prairie, Minn. He was preceded in death by a niece, Doris E. Chinery.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to John Ancrum SPCA, 3861 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
WALLACE, Omar
Entered into eternal rest on December 19, 2001, Mr. Omar Abdul Wallace, beloved son of Ms. Ethel Lee Wallace and the late Mr. Rufus Daniel, brother of Ms. Latonia Wallace and the late Ms. Debra Lyne Wallace. Late residence 11-B Drake Street, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
NELSON, James
The relatives and friends of Mr. James Nelson, those of his mother, Mrs. Anna Nelson, children, Doris Perry-Knight (Clayton), James Lee Perry (Michelle), Curtis Perry (Glenda), step-son. Alvin Perry, brother, George Nelson (Bertha Ann), brother-in-law, Freddie Legare, uncle, Richard Haynes and devoted friend, Ms. Marie Washington, are invited to attend his funeral services, Friday, December 21, 2001, at 1 p.m., at Calvary A.M.E. Church, Pine Landing Road, Edisto Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING YONGES ISLAND CHAPEL, 889-8191 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Interment, church cemetery.
MCKIM, Dwight
Dwight David McKim, 45, born in Louisville, Ky., moved to Charleston in June from Orlando, Fla., entered into the arms of God and his mother on Thursday, December 13, 2001. A great cook for Waffle House. Beloved brother, uncle, and friend to many, will be missed but never forgotten. Survived by brothers, Allen "Big Al" McKim, and Dan McKim, sisters, April McKim, Christien Masterson and Robin McKim, five nieces, and four nephews, roommate Albert Bashard and best friend Teddy Boshard. The family and friends of Dwight McKim are invited to attend his Celebration of Life Party, Thursday, December 20, 2001, at 7 p.m., at "Big Al's" House, 2215 Hayne St., Lot #88, North Charleston, S.C. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. (Downtown) Phone 723-3066. Call April McKim at 225-8051.
MORRIS, Nancy
ANDREWS - Nancy Dunahoe Morris, 61, died Tuesday, December 18, 2001, at a Georgetown hospital.
Mrs. Morris was born in Hemingway on August 10, 1940, a daughter of Lorain Dennis Dunahoe and the late Jack Charlton Dunahoe. She grew up in Hemingway and moved to Georgetown as a teenager. Mrs. Morris attended school in Hemingway and Georgetown. She was a former co-owner of Morris Grocer in Andrews, which she operated for 23 years with her husband.
Surviving are, her husband, Bobby J. Morris of Andrews: a son, Will Morris of Andrews; four daughters, Terri M. Davis, Debbie M. Blake, and Wendy M. Phillips, all of Andrews, and Sheryl M. Hall of Newbury Park, Calif.; her mother of N. Charleston; a brother, Travis Dunahoe of Pawley's Island; two sisters, Sandra Dunahoe of N. Charleston and Jackie Darnall of Topeka, Kan.; six grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be Friday afternoon, December 21, 2001, at 2 o'clock in the ANDREWS CHAPEL OF MAYER FUNERAL HOME. Officiating will be the Rev. Lee Walters. Burial will follow in Andrews Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m., Thursday evening, December 20, 2001.
HENRY, Samuel
JEFFERSON-GRANT LODGE #315, ST. STEPHEN, S.C.: YOU ARE HEREBY REQUESTED TO ASSEMBLE at the St. Stephen Baptist Church, St. Stephen, S.C., on Friday, December 21, 2001, at 12 noon, to pay the last respect for our deceased Brother Samuel "Jerry" Henry.
Bro. Larry Jones, W.M.
Bro. Tommy Snell, Secty.
HENRY, Samuel
Relatives and friends of Mr. Samuel "Jerry" Henry of St. Stephen, S.C., the beloved husband of Mrs. Delores Ladson Henry of St. Stephen, S.C., the beloved father of Mr. Richard J. Henry of St. Stephen, S.C., and Lt. Jimmy J. Henry of Hampton, Va.; the beloved brother of Mrs. Frances Henry Craig of Mobile, Ala., are invited to attend his funeral services on Friday, December 21, 2001, at 1 p.m., at St. Stephen Baptist Church, St. Stephen, S.C. Remains will repose at the church on Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
Interment, Peru Cemetery, St. Stephen, S.C.
SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
MCCALL, Lillie
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Wednesday, December 19, 2001. Mrs. Lillie McCall. Formerly of Wando, S.C. Residence, 1225 Chatfield St., Mt. Pleasant, S.C. She was the widow of Mr. Isaiah McCall. The sister of Mrs. Anna Mazyck and Mr. Louis Stewart, sister-in-law of Mrs. Hattie Wise.
W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C. Will announce funeral service. 843-881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail memorial messages at wmbmc2@aol.com.
GREENE, William
William Eugene Greene, 46, of Vineyard Blvd., Summerville, S.C., a truck driver for AAA Cooper Transportation, died Tuesday at his residence.
The funeral will be at 7 p.m., this Thursday evening, December 20, 2001, in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the hour of service.
Mr. Greene was born January 30, 1955, in Oakland, Calif., a son of Max Greene and Janice Johnson Greene. He was a Navy veteran.
Surviving are, his wife, Belinda Hobbs Baty-Greene; his parents of Summerville; five daughters, Dana Greene, Allison Greene, Kimberly Biggerstaff, Haven Baty, and Brett Baty all of Summerville, and Jessica Biggerstaff of Columbus, N.C.; a sister, Dawnette Florie of Pimlico; and a brother, Todd Greene of Vancouver, Wash.
MURRAY, Ruby
Ruby Brown Murray, 84, of Wichita Falls, Texas, died Monday, December 17, 2001.
Born March 10, 1917, in Lincolnton, Ga., Mrs. Murray was the daughter of the late Fannie (Gaskins) Brown Fallin and the late Nathan Brown.
Mrs. Murray lived in Wichita Falls, Texas, for many years and was a former resident of Charleston, S.C. She attended school here in Fitzgerald. Mrs. Murray worked for Atlantic Coast Life Insurance and approximately 20 years for the South Carolina Port Authority. She was a long standing member of the First Baptist Church in Johns Island, S.C., and the Lamar Baptist Church in Wichita Falls, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, M.B. Murray.
She is survived by a son, John Murray of Wichita Falls, Texas.
Services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, December 20, 2001, at Brushy Creek Primitive Baptist Church, Irwin County, Ga. Rev. Gerald Thomas will officiate. Burial in Brushy Creek Cemetery, Irwin County, Ga. Visitation from 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday evening, December 19, 2001, at PAULK FUNERAL HOME, FITZGERALD.
FRY, Dorothy
WILSON, N.C. - Dorothy Barber Fry, 76, died Monday, December 17, 2001, at a Wilson, N.C., health facility. Mrs. Fry was born February 19, 1925, in Lancaster, Pa., daughter of the late Emmett S. and Esther Parker Barber. She was a member of Remount Road Baptist Church in North Charleston, S.C., and attended Stoneybrook Church of Christ in Wilson.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 20, 2001, at Stoneybrook Church of Christ with Rev. Mark Woolard, Jr., officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Gloria Fry of Elm City, Paul and Tara Fry of Summerville, S.C., and Gregory and Valerie Fry of Moncks Corner, S.C., five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, sisters Mary Jennings of Lancaster, Pa., Helen Hollohan of Landisville, Pa., and a brother Emmett S. Barber of South Williamsport, Pa. The family request in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 400 Oberlin Road, Suite 208, Raleigh, N.C. 27605. Arrangements are by THOMAS-YELVERTON FUNERAL SERVICE, 2704 West Nash St., Wilson, N.C.
FERGUSON, Albertha
Entered into eternal, peaceful rest on the evening of Tuesday, December 18, 2001, Mrs. Albertha Taylor Ferguson, 97 years old. Residence, 17 Court St., Charleston, S.C. She is the beloved mother of Mrs. Marguerite Dudley Ferguson, Mrs. Alverta Ferguson-Hunter, Mrs. Thelma Dennis, Mr. St. Julian Ferguson, Mr. Rubin Ferguson, grandmother of Mrs. Jean German Ortiz (James), Mrs. Ellen G. Jackson (Walter), Mr. Richard B. Gregorie (Betty), Mr. Wm. Dudley Gregorie, Mr. Davon C. Hunter, Mr. Dexter Cornell German, Mr. Walter Jackson, Jr., Mr. Timothy Jackson, Ina Jackson, Terrance Gregorie, other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, Mrs. Delores Davis, Mrs. Leola Thomas, Mrs. Vivian Young, Mrs. Carrie Bell Wright, Mrs. Queenie Holt, nephew, Mr. Clarence Alston. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emanuel A.M.E. Church, 110 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. Funeral arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
ABRAMSON, Arthur
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of December 18, 2001, Arthur Abramson, husband of Raye Baker Abramson, residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Abramson are invited to attend the funeral services of the former at the graveside in Emanu-El Cemetery, "Maryville," Thursday at 11 o'clock.
Mr. Abramson was born May 26, 1925, in Charleston, S.C., the son of Jacob Abramson and Edith Kahn Abramson. He served with the U.S. Army during W.W.II. He was a member of Synagogue Emanu-El. He retired as a technician from the Charleston Naval Shipyard. For 11 years he was the proprietor of the Gift Shop at the Sheraton Hotel.
He is survived by his wife of Charleston, S.C.; two daughters, Leah Abramson and Janis A. Solomon, both of Charleston, S.C.; three grandchildren, Brian Solomon, Evan Solomon and Jason Solomon; two brothers, Philip Abramson of Ocala, Fla., and Murray Abramson of Greenville, S.C.; one sister, Myra A. Mayer of Washington, D.C.
Memorials may be made to Synagogue Emanu-El, 5 Windsor Dr., Charleston, S.C. 29407, or American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite #504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
HARRIS, Shirley
Shirley Monroe Harris, 71, of Harristown Rd., St. Stephen, S.C., former owner and operator of Gene Watts Studios, Charleston, S.C., died Wednesday in a Charleston hospital.
The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday afternoon, December 21, 2001, in the Macedonia Church of God of Prophecy. Interment will be in the St. Stephen Baptist Cemetery. Friends may call at the ST. STEPHEN CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. this Thursday evening.
Mrs. Harris was born Dec. 26, 1929, in Providence, R.I., a daughter of Walter Brown Monroe, Jr., and Edna Bishop Monroe. She is a member of the Macedonia Church of God of Prophecy and a former member of the Business Women's Assoc. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tara Eileen Harris.
Surviving are her husband, Sam Thomas Harris; two daughters, Barbara Harris Moore of Woodbine, Ga. and Carole Harris Burke of Papillion, Neb.; two sons, Gary Thomas Harris of Summerville and Darrell Eugene Harris of Long Island, N.Y.; four sisters, Jean Howard, Doris Howard, and June Beard all of Chepachet, R.I. and Gail Peckham of Foster, R.I.; a brother, Walter Brown Monroe, III, of Daytona Beach, Fla.; and 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
BARRINGER, John
LITTLE RIVER - Mr. John H. Barringer, 66, died December 17, 2001 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Born in Granite Quarry, N.C. the son of the late Virgil and Jane Barringer, Mr. Barringer was retired from Kinney Shoes and the Charleston Shipyard, he was a Navy veteran, past member of the Charleston Elks, Charleston Moose Lodge, Salisbury N.C. Moose Lodge, and the American Legion Post #147 in James Island, S.C.
Survivors include his wife Jo Ann Sawyer Barringer of Little River; two sons, Ronnie Joe Hardee and his wife Patricia Ann of Tabor City, N.C.; William C. Hardee and his wife Beth of Charleston, S.C.; one brother, George C. Barringer and his wife Dale of Hackensack, N.J.; one niece, Angel Desai of Hackensack, N.J.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on January 19, 2002, on the Folly Beach Pier. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Folly Beach Baptist Church Youth Ministry, P.O. Box 50, Folly Beach, S.C. 29439.
LEE FUNERAL HOME of Little River is in charge.
SANTUA, JR., Joseph
MYRTLE BEACH - Joseph A. Santua, Jr., age 23 of Cedar Lane died Wednesday, December 12, 2001 in Kileen, Tex.
Born October 24, 1978 in Atwater, Calif., he was the son of Teresa Lopez Brown of Myrtle Beach and Joseph A. Santua of Hollywood, S.C. Mr. Santua was a 1997 graduate of Socastee High School and had enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1999. He was a member of University Baptist Church.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his step father, Jimmy Brown of Myrtle Beach; brother, Derek Brown of Myrtle Beach; sisters, Lydia Santua of Ravenel, S.C. and Erica Brown of Myrtle Beach; grandmother, Ellen Santua of Calif.; grandfather, Richard Lopez and wife Barbara of Orosi, Calif. and grandmother, Claudene Lopez and step grandparents, Jack and Brenda Brown of Conway.
Graveside services with military honors will be 1:00 p.m., Friday at Hillcrest Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7:00-9:00, Thursday at GOLDFINCH FUNERAL HOME, BEACH CHAPEL.
Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, 2795 Pampas Dr., Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577.
