MIZELL, W. Kermit
ORANGEBURG - W. Kermit Mizell, 54, of 642 Hillsboro Road, Orangeburg, died Monday, December 31, 2001, at his residence.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 3, 2002, in the First Baptist Church in Orangeburg with Dr. Terry Peele officiating. Interment with military rites will be in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Mizell was born in Summerville the son of Mrs. Parnice Atkins Mizell and the late Wesley Kermit Mizell. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia, and a retired consulting forester. He was also a retired Army Reservist having served in the Gulf War. He was a Mason, and was a member of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans. He attended the First Baptist Church, Orangeburg.
Survivors include his wife, Leigh Yeargin Mizell of the home; his mother of Harleyville; daughter, Casey Mizell Bober of Irmo; son, Matthew Kermit Mizell of Columbia; brother, John Harold Mizell of Ladson; granddaughter, Hannah Bober of Irmo; step-daughters, Jennifer Yeargin Cleveland of Greenville, and Brandy Yeargin of Columbia.
Friends may call at AVINGER FUNERAL HOME, from 6 to 8 p.m., this Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
RUTH, Raymond
Raymond M. Ruth, 57, former Director of Information Services at the Post & Courier died Monday, December 31, 2001, at a local hospital. Born February 13, 1944, in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of Melvin T. and Dorothy I. Ruth (nee Rehberger). Mr. Ruth served in the U.S. Army and had worked for the Washington Star, Hendrix Electronics, Compugraphics Corp. and Univac. He is survived by his wife Paula Ruth (nee Pavlick); son Sean Ruth, Savannah, Ga.; daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Michael Vaughn and grandson Chris Vaughn, all of Summerville; his parents Melvin T. and Dorothy I. Ruth, Baltimore, Md.; three brothers, Thomas Ruth, John Ruth, and James Ruth all of Baltimore, Md., and sister, Christine Lorber, Baltimore, Md. His brother Matthew Ruth preceded him in death. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, January 4, 2002, at 10 a.m., at the Church of the Nativity, 1061 Folly Road, James Island. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. A vigil service will begin at 6 p.m. with visitation to follow until 8 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2002, at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 215 East Bay St., Suite 204, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
FERGUSON, Aaron
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 1, 2001, Mr. Aaron "Son" Ferguson of Moncks Corner, S.C., the beloved father of Mrs. Cecil W. Williams of Bronx, N.Y., Mrs. Gloria J. Simpson, Mrs. Soinya F. Holliday both of Moncks Corner, S.C., Mrs. Gail F. Lydian of Powder Springs, Ga., Mr. Reginald R. Ferguson of Columbia, S.C., and Ms. Crystal Iashia Ferguson of St. Stephen, S.C., the beloved brother of Mr. Russell Levaine, Mr. Charles Pressley, Jr., Ms. Louise Washington, Mrs. Robena P. Singletary all of Charleston, S.C., Mrs. Earnestine W. Wigfall of Cross, S.C. and Ms. Rainey President of Bonneau, S.C.
Funeral notice later, SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
SIMMONS, Evenese
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Evenese Winns Simmons of McClellanville, SC (South Santee Community) are invited to attend her funeral services Thursday, January 3, 2002, 2:00 p.m. at Greater Mt. Zion AME Church, McClellanville, S.C. Interment, Old Board Cemetery. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, SC.
CLEVELAND, Reginia
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Regina Faber Cleveland of St. Stephen, S.C. (41 Community), are invited to attend her funeral services Thursday, January 3, 2001, 1:30 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, St. Stephen, S.C. Interment, church cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, SC.
ANDERSON, Alfree
Alfree George Anderson, 83, widow of Andrew Patrick Anderson, of Summerville, S.C., died December 30, 2001 in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held at Parks Funeral Home Chapel, Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at 10 o'clock. Burial will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery at 2 o'clock.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 205, Columbia, S.C. 29204.
Arrangements by Parks Funeral Home, Summerville, S.C.
HARDING, SR., Ted
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of January 1, 2001, James Theodore "Ted" Harding, Sr., husband of Kathleen Ford Harding. Residence, Charleston, S.C.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Harding are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Friday, January 4, 2002 at two o'clock p.m. Interment, Live Oak.
Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, S.C., 29414, Thursday, January 3, 2002 from six to eight o'clock.
Mr. Harding was born May 14, 1946 in Summerville, S.C., the son of Robert C. Harding and Inez Willis Harding.
He was a route salesman with Ruth's Salads and also served in the U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by his wife of Charleston, S.C.; one son, James Theodore Harding, Jr. of Charleston, S.C.; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Harding of Charleston, S.C.; one step-son, Eric C. Ford of Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers, Michael C. Harding of Summerville, S.C. and Cecil Harding of Summerville, S.C.; two sisters, JoAnne Nease of Summerville, S.C. and Brenda Fortner of Greenville, S.C.
GRAY, Alta Odoms
The relatives and friends of Alta Odoms Gray, widow of William Frederick Gray, are invited to attend her funeral services at the graveside in Magnolia Cemetery, Thursday, January 3, 2002 at eleven o'clock.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
BREELAND, John
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John "Buddy" B. Breeland are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Wednesday at 11:30 o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHPAEL. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
DONALDSON, Kenneth
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Donaldson are invited to attend the graveside services of the former Wednesday, January 2, 2002 at twelve o'clock noon in Christ Episcopal Churchyard Cemetery, Highway 17N, Mount Pleasant.
Memorials are suggested to East Cooper Meals on Wheels, 440 Whilden St., Mt. Pleasant, SC. 29464 or John Ancrum SPCA, 3861 Leeds Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
BROWN, Roberta
Roberta Hilburn Brown, 61, died on the morning of December 31, 2001. The funeral service will be conducted 2 o'clock, Thursday, January 3, 2001, in Sullivan's Island Baptist Church. Entombment will follow at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Mrs. Brown was born in Charleston on August 5, 1940, the daughter of William R. and Mae Wimberly Hilburn. She was a graduate of Charleston High School and was a retired accountant with WCIV-TV. She was a longtime active member of Sullivan's Island Baptist.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Debra (Ray) Dawson of Augusta, Ga., and Denise (Willard) Hair of Atlanta, her son and daughter-in-law, Robert G. (Christina) Brown, Jr. Roberta is also survived by seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and her sisters, Jean Mims of Mt. Pleasant, and Delores Miles of Atlanta.
Memorials are suggested to Sullivans Island Baptist Church, 1753 Central Ave., Sullivan's Island, S.C. 29482 or the American Cancer Society, Lowcountry Chapter, 5900 Core Road, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
BROOKMAN, Delois
Delois I. Armstrong Brookman, 83, of Summerville, widow of Albert N. Brookman, formerly of Gilroy, California, died Tuesday morning, January 1, 2002 at her residence.
Funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon, January 5, 2002 at 2 o'clock in Habing Mortuary Chapel, Gilroy, California. Entombment will be in Gavilan Hills Memorial Park.
Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville, from 5 until 7 o'clock this evening.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Miles Road Baptist Church Building Fund, 816 Mile Road, Summerville, S.C. 29485.
Born on September 4, 1918 in Howe, Oklahoma, a daughter of the late Charles N. and Lucy Armstrong.
She was a member of New Hope Community Church, in Gilroy, Calif. She attended Miles Road Baptist Church. She was a member of the Teamsters Union. She was a retired Supervisor with Cal Can.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Robert C. Gotterba of Summerville; son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Joann Brookman of Littleton, Colo.; sisters, Helen Bertsch of Hemet, Calif., Oliver Fowler of Seaside, Calif., Fay Fullen of Wister, Okla., Ann Bell and Jane Story of Midwest City, Okla.; brothers, Bill Armstrong of Ennes, Tex., Bob Armstrong of Fresno, Calif., Charles Armstrong of DelCity, Okla.; six grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
WHITE, C. Louise
The Homegoing Services for Mrs. C. Louise Vanish White will be held on Thursday morning, January 3, 2002, 11 a.m., in Wesley United Methodist Church, Pinopolis, S.C., with Inhumation following in Nazareth Church Cemetery. Her children, Delores W. Canty, Edith C. White, Leroy White, Jr. (Gloria), Joseph J. White, Sr. (Allie), Shelia W. Waring (Leroy, Sr.), Elijah White (Sharon), and Cynthia W. Malden (Kaniz), her devoted sister, Roxcena Vanish, her siblings, Vernon Vanish (Ruby), Jacob Vanish (Lillian), Isaac Vanish (Verdell), 28 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, her nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, invited her cousins and all other relatives and friends to attend these her last religious rites. Friends may call in the chapel at Harleston-Boags, Inc., on Wednesday afternoon, January 2, 2002, from 2 until 5 p.m. Mrs. Louise White will repose in Wesley United Methodist Church, Hollywood, S.C., from 6 until 8 p.m. A quiet hour with family members will be observed from 7 until 8 p.m. and after at 5720 Scott-White Road, Hollywood, S.C. Funeral arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., (Downtown), Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
SETSER, Linda
Linda (Bates) Setser of Goose Creek, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2002. She was the mother of Scott and Stephanie Bates, grandmother of Trey Bates, sister of 11 brothers and sisters in Illinois; ex-husband Bruce Bates of Summerville. She was preceded in death by daughter, Tracy Bates, and parents, Harold and Dolly Fowler.
Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MCALHANEY, Susann
Mrs. Susann "Susie" McAlhaney, 92, of Varnville, died Tuesday morning in a Beaufort hospital after an extended illness.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME IN HAMPTON.
BROWN, Beverly
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Beverly Brown, those of her husband, Mr. Kenneth Brown; son, Maurice Shannon Sabater, those of her brothers, Mr. Joseph P. Jackson, Moncks Corner, Mr. Nathan Button (Valencia), Atlanta, Ga., Mr. James K. Button (New York), and Mr. Clarence L. Button of Moncks Corner, S.C., are invited to attend her funeral services on Thursday, January 3, 2002, 11 a.m., at Berkeley Church of Christ, Hwy. 52, Moncks Corner, S.C. Interment, Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Bonneau, S.C. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m.
Arrangements made by MILLIGANS FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, S.C. 761-8696.
GADSDEN, Rosa
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of December 31, 2001, Mrs. Rosa Lee Gadsden, beloved mother of Rev. Abraham Gadsden (Florence), of Edisto Island, Ms. Rebecca J. Gadsden of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Lucille Fleming of Lake City, S.C., Mrs. Bertha W. Wiggins (Perry) of San Antonio, Tex. and Mrs. Catherine Gibbs (William) of Charleston, S.C., sister of Elizabeth Davis, of New York City, N.Y. and mother-in-law of Ms. Willa Mae Gadsden of James Island, S.C. Late residence 8250 Palmetto Road, Edisto Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, YONGES ISLAND CHAPEL, 7173 Highway 162, Hollywood, S.C. 889-9181 or 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
HUXFORD, Imogene
Imogene Hood Huxford, 66, of Moncks Corner, S.C., died Tuesday in a local nursing home.
The funeral will be at 12 noon Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, at the graveside in Berkeley Memorial Gardens. Interment will follow. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, from 10:30 a.m. until the hour of service on Thursday.
Mrs. Huxford was born Sept. 16, 1935, in Bonneau, S.C., a daughter of Jake Hood and Myrie Guerry Hood. She is the widow of Jack Russell Huxford. She was a member of the First Christian Church.
Surviving are a son and his wife, Rusty and and Donna Huxford of Moncks Corner; and a grandson, Jake Huxford.
WRIGHT, Nielie
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Nielie Wright of Cordesville, S.C., are invited to attend her Funeral Mass, 11 a.m. this Wednesday morning in the St. Phillip Benizi Catholic Church. Final Farewell and Commendation will be in Berkeley Memorial Gardens.
WATSON, Carrol
The last religious rites for Mr. Carrol Watson will be held, Thursday, January 3, 2001, 12:00 noon at the Albert A. Glover Funeral Home, Rev. Mark Robinson, officiating. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Summerville, S.C. His wife, Mrs. Doris Watson; children, Mr. Carl F. Watson and Mrs. Charlene Leslie; brothers, Messers. Allen, Harvey and Ernest Watson; request his grandchildren, son-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to attend with them these last rites. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 Bryan St., Summerville, S.C., Phone (843) 871-1528.
