MCKELVIE, Dwightkee
Dwightkee "Cracker" McKelvie, 40, of North Charleston, S.C. died Thursday, December 27, 2001 in Marietta, Ga. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2002 at the Ling Funeral Home Chapel in St. George. Burial will be in the Dorchester Cemetery, Dorchester, S.C. Mr. McKelvie was born August 24, 1961 in Bridgeport, Conn., a son of Joseph McKelvie and Mrs. Joyce Williams McKelvie. He was a member of St. Peter A.M.E. Church, North Charleston, S.C. and was a member of 1981 Graduating Class of Bond Wilson High School and was an employee of Firestone of Atlanta.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Joyce Williams McKelvie of North Charleston, S.C., his father, Joseph McKelvie of Cleveland, Ohio, two daughters, Macy Lynn McKelvie and Ms. Sara Alexander McKelvie both of Marietta, Ga.; four sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Young of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Shirley P. (Joseph) McKelvie of Bridgeport, Conn., Mrs. Diana T. (William) Bennett of North Charleston, S.C. and Mrs. Kathleen E. (Gregory) of Cary, N.C.; two brothers, Joseph I. McKelvie of Lake City, S.C. and Lee M. McKelvie of Cleveland, Ohio, his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Pearl Haynes of Charleston, S.C., his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Julia Bell McKelvie of Bridgeport, Conn. He is also survived by nine aunts, seven uncles and numerous other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at the home of the sister, Mrs. Diana Bennett, 5408 Ann Street, Trailwood Mobile Home Park, North Charleston, S.C.
All arrangements entrusted to the LING FUNERAL HOME, 5580 Memorial Blvd., St. George, S.C. (843) 563-3589.
TOMLIN, Ruby
Entered into eternal rest, Monday, December 31, 2001, Mrs. Ruby L. Tomlin, the devoted wife of Deacon Edward Tomlin and the mother of Pearl McCoy (Walter), Edna Ferguson (Harry), Edward Tomlin, Jr., Mary Evans (David), and Ann Sawyer (Harvey). Late residence, 674 York St., Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Family will receive friends at the home. Funeral notice later. Love, care, Christian service entrusted to G.W. HEYWARD'S MORTUARY, 12-14 Dewey St., Charleston, S.C. Phone 577-6497.
MACK, Arthur
The relatives and friends of Mr. Arthur Lee "Dribble" Mack are invited to attend his funeral services on Thursday, January 3, 2002, 1 p.m., at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens, North Charleston, S.C.
Mr. Mack is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Felicia R. Flynn (Dexter), mother, Mrs. Gertrude M. Mack, brothers and sisters, Mr. Isaiah Mack, Jr., (Phyllis) Mr. Novelt Mack (Geraldine), Mr. Franklin "Macka" Jackson, Ms. Mary L. Sergenton and Ms. Barbara Jean Mack, his devoted friend, Ms. Barbara Ann Robinson, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mr. Mack will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, Wednesday, January 2, 2002, from 2 to 8 p.m. the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., (843) 722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
PARDUE, Edna
Edna Cheatham Pardue, 86, of North Charleston, a retired computer operator at the Charleston Naval Weapons Station, died Monday in a local nursing facility. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, in Carolina Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Born in Edgefield, she was the daughter of Robert Edmond Cheatham and Alma Hammond Cheatham. Mrs. Pardue was a member of Charleston Heights Baptist Church, survivors include her husband, John C. Pardue; a daughter, Lynn Arahill of Summerville; grandchildren, John Arahill and Leslie Arahill.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the S.P.C.A. or Pet Helpers.
Arrangements by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, S.C.
DANDRIGE, Mary
COTTAGEVILLE - Mary Redman Dandridge, 99, widow of Hubert Judson Dandridge, died Tuesday at Oakwood Health Care Center in Walterboro.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, in the Chapel of the Fred Parker Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Jakie Walters, Rev. Gary Harrelson and Rev. Jim Williams. Interment will be in Ackerman Cemetery at Red Oak.
Mrs. Dandridge was born September 30, 1902 in Colleton County, a daughter of the late Edward Murray Redman and Leila Ackerman Redman. She was a lifelong member of Spring Hill Baptist Church and was a former employee of Oakwood Health Care Center.
Surviving are two sons, Hubert J. Dandridge, Jr., of Cottageville and Philip L. Dandridge of Winnsboro, seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Spring Hill Baptist Church, 303 Muckenfuss Road, Cottageville, S.C. 29435, or to Ackerman Cemetery at Red Oak, 1875 Red Oak Road, Cottageville, S.C. 29435.
Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the FRED PARKER FUNERAL HOME.
CHATMAN, Sakiah
The relatives and friends of Baby Girl Sakiah Sandra Chatman, those of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Darron Chatman, sisters Shardae, Shaquanda Chatman, brother, Kyre Gleaton, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Chatman, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gleaton, great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Gadsden, and Mrs. Dorothy Gleaton are invited to attend her funeral service, Thursday, January 3, 2001, 1 p.m. at St. John Baptist Church, Red Top, S.C. Pastor Bryan D. Moore, Eulogist. Friends may call FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, NORTH CHARLESTON, 744-2545 or 1-800-290-5954. Interment, St. John Baptist Church Cemetery.
JOHNSON, Rebecca
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Rebecca Glover Johnson, those of her husband, Mr. Wade Johnson, daughter Ms. Darlene Elaine Glover, grandson, Master Da'Shawn Shaquille Glover, sisters, Ms. Lorraine Glover of Charleston, S.C., Ms. Sylvia Louise Watson, Mrs. Mary Lee Watson (Oliver), both of Brooklyn, N.Y., brother, Mr. William Edward Glover of Seatac, Washington, two aunts, one uncle, sister-in-law, Ms. Sara Lee Glover of Beaufort, S.C., nieces, nephews and a host of cousins are invited to attend her funeral services on Thursday, January 3, 2002, 1 p.m. at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 180 Romney St., Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church 12 noon, Thursday. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens, Ashley Phosphate Road.
ROLLERSON, Leon
Entered into eternal rest on January 1, 2002, Mr. Leon Rollerson, the beloved husband of Mrs. Roslyn Rollerson, father of Leon Tyrone Rollerson, Darnell Rollerson, Anette Rollerson, Leanda Rollerson, Maurice Banks, Patrice Banks, Cheryl Butler, Charlette Butler, Dionne Rollerson, Jermaine Rollerson, Leon DeShawn Rollerson, LeVar Rollerson, Tara M. Chaplin, Ernest Chaplin, Eddie Hall, Antwan Taylor and Chaval Crawley, brother of John H. Rollerson, James A. Rollerson, Jessiemae Wright, Evelyn Borelly, Barbara Spruill, Queen Toney and Rosemary Wallace. Late residence, 2053 Cosmopolitan Ave., North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
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.
