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South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920

TAMSBERG, Vivian
ALALEA CHAPTER NO. 192, O.E.S.: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral services of our late member Vivian Guerry Tamsberg in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Thursday at 12 noon.
By Order Of:
Susan Brady, W.M.
Patsy Stone, P.M., Secretary

POPESON, Julia
The relatives and friends of Julia Marie Popeson are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, January 17, 2002 in Christ Our King Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant at 10 o'clock. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., N. Charleston, S.C. 29405, or American Diabetes Assn., P.O. Box 13745, Charleston, S.C. 29422.

YAUN, Elona
The relatives and friends of Elona S. Yaun are invited to attend her funeral service Thursday afternoon, January 17, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 2:00 o'clock. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens.

BUNCH, William
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of January 15, 2002, William Bailey Bunch, widower of Oneta Player Bunch and Ethel Infinger Willis Bunch. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday at 3 o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Interment, Magnolia Cemetery. Friends may call at Stuhr's Downtown Chapel Friday between 5 and 7 o'clock.
Mr. Bunch was born January 17, 1911 in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of Linwood Ernest Bunch and Wilhelmena Patterson Bunch. He was a member of Ashley River Baptist Church. He was a retired Shipfitter with the Charleston Naval Shipyard and a veteran of the Naval See Bee's. He was a member of the Ashley Lanes Bowling League.
He is survived by two daughters: Jane B. Roberts of Deming, New Mexico and Valerie B. Crawford of Charleston, S.C.; one son: Frank P. Bunch of Kaiserslautern, Germany; one step-daughter: Faye W. Dandridge of Marietta, Georgia; one nephew, Linwood Bunch of Florida; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Ashley River Baptist Church, 1101 Savannah Hwy., Charleston, S.C. 29407.

MONTGOMERY, C.
Mr. Christopher Montgomery 40, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 9, 2002 in Ogden, Utah. Christopher was born on September 4, 1961 in Charleston, SC, the son of Earthalee Montgomery and the late Christopher Montgomery. Known more affectionately as Monte' he received his education at Alice Birney Elementary and R.B. Stall High Schools in Charleston, SC. Monte' was a member of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, where he attended Sunday School, sang on the Youth Choir and served on the Youth Usher Board. Upon graduating from high school in 1979, he joined the US Air Force where he served his country honorably for 16 years. He achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant before being medically retired in 1995 at Hill Air Force Base, Ogden, Utah due to illnesses after returning from the Persian Gulf War. Monte' leaves to cherish his humor and loving memories: his devoted and loving wife Eliza, their son "Little" Chris; one stepson Chuma Oldridge, two step daughters, Brooklee and Uche Oldridge, two step granddaughters, Princetta and Jasmine; his mother, Earthlee Montgomery, three brothers, Eric Campbell, Anthony and Robert Montgomery; to sisters-in-law, Carmen Campbell and Kim Montgomery, two uncles; Joseph Waring and John Campbell, two aunts; Helen Waring and Jestine Campbell.
Funeral services for Monte' will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2002, 1:00 P.M. at Myers Mortuary in Ogden, Utah.
The Montgomery family wishes to extend sincere gratitude to all families and friends for all expressions of kindness and comfort extended during their period of bereavement. God saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb, so he gently closed his weary eyes and whispered, "Peace Be Thine" Wednesday, January 9, 2002.

SUMMERS, David
BRANCHVILLE- David Shellie Summers, 97 years of age, of 335 Fair Oaks Ct. died Wednesday p.m. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by OTT FUNERAL HOME at a later date.

PIGORSCH, Dallas
JOHNSONVILLE, S.C. - Dallas J. Pigorsch, 83, died Tuesday Jan. 15, 2002 in a Florence nursing center. Mr. Pigorsch was born in Hope, KS, a son of the late Otto Theodore Pigorsch and the late Elizabeth Rifel Pigorsch. He was a retired shipfitter, a member of the Johnsonville United Methodist Church, a US Navy veteran of the Korean War and was a graduate of Hope High School.
Surviving are his wife. Cecile Taylor Pigorsch of the home; sister, Marion Cox of Stockton, CA; 3 nephews and 1 niece.
Funeral services will be held at 11am. Saturday in the Johnsonville United Methodist Church. Burial, directed by MORRIS FUNERAL HOME OF HEMINGWAY, will be in the Garden of Devotion Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 pm Friday.

GIVENS, Betty
RUFFIN - Mrs. Betty Connelly Givens, 60, of 2227 Miracle Drive, surrendered her gallant fight with cancer Thursday at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the chapel of the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME. Interment will follow in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery near Bells.
Mrs. Givens was born June 23, 1941 in Colleton County, a daughter of the late Riddick A. Connelly, Sr. and Mary Avant Connelly. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Ruffin charge. She loved animals and was an avid gardener who grew beautiful flowers.
Surviving are her best friend and loving and devoted husband of 17 years, Marshall Givens, two daughters, Suzanne Kinard and her husband Coy of Jackson, S.C. and Laura Ann Lucas of Walterboro, a sister, Jacquelin Craven of Canadys, two brothers, Riddick A. "Buddy" Connelly, Jr. and his wife Judy of Walterboro and J.P. Connelly and his wife Phyllis of Edisto Beach, two stepsons, Mark Givens and his wife Alice of Ruffin and Toby Givens and his wife Maija of Ruffin. She was a precious and loving grandmother to 8 grandchildren, Brittany Kinard, Brian Kinard, Amanda Lucas, Marsha Givens, Diana Givens, Denise Givens, Aaron Givens, and Callah Givens. She was a dear aunt to 3 nieces and 2 nephews.
Friends may visit the family from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406 or to Odyssey Hospice Care, 3870 Leeds Avenue, Suite 109, North Charleston, S.C. 29405.

MYERS, Dorothy
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 15, 2002, Ms. Dorothy Mae Myers of Goose Creek, S.C. The relatives and friends of Ms. Dorothy Mae Myers, those of her children, Tunde, Jomo, and Ezeszama M. Myers, grandchildren, sister, Mrs. Marie Alston of Ladson, S.C., Mrs. Mary Davis of Huston, Texas, brothers, Mr. Willie Murry of Tampa, Fla., sister-in-law, Mrs. Olive Murry, loving companion, Mr. Melvin Nelson, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend her homegoing services on Saturday, January 19, 2002, 2 p.m., at Garden of Prayer Holiness Church, Bishop Myers, Pastor. Ms. Dorothy Mae Myers will repose this evening in the Church, Taylor Street, North Charleston, S.C., from 6 to 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Interment, Cayce Cemetery, Goose Creek, S.C. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME. Telephone (843) 744-7511.

TYLER, Nettie
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of Thursday, January 17, 2002, Mr. Nettie Tyler, residence, 1441 Remount Road, Apt. 4, North Charleston, S.C. He is the beloved husband of Mrs. Linda B. Tyler, father of Derrick Tyler, Alicia Tyler, and Shanice Tyler, son of Mrs. Mary Tyler and the late Mr. Charles Tyler, Sr., brother Marrietta Tyler, Helen Tyler, Johnny Tyler, Billy Tyler, Charles Tyler, Jr., Danny Tyler, Calvin Tyler, Joseph Tyler, and David Tyler. Funeral arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St. (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.

ZELNER, Laurence
ETIWAN NO. 95, AFM: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are hereby notified of the death of late brother and 50-year life member, Major Laurence Zelner, USAF (Ret.)
By order of:
Michael D. Crews, WM
George H. Leighton, PM, Secty.

JOHNSON, Barbara
SAGINAW, TEXAS - Barbara Ann Johnson, 63, died Monday, January 14, 2002, in Ft. Worth.
Graveside services, 10 a.m., Saturday, at Springtown Cemetery.
Visitation 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, at WHITE'S FUNERAL HOME, Springtown, Texas.
Barbara Johnson was born in Charleston, S.C. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
Survivors include, husband, J.R. Johnson; son, Jim Kinsey and wife Deb; daughters, Robin Drouillard and husband Tom, Cheryl Watson and husband Billy, Gail Bright and husband David; grandchildren, Jerrad, Sharia, Richard, Jonathan, Sarah, Jerremy, Shelby, and Chaney; brothers, Arthur Benton, Raymond Benton, Andy Benton, Bobby Benton, Kissler Groven; sisters, Pauline Jackson, and Dorothy Collins.

MIXON, Eloise
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Eloise W. Mixon are invited to attend her funeral service at Providence Baptist Church, Friday afternoon, January 18, 2002, at 4 o'clock. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, until 2 o'clock and at the church from 3 o'clock until the hour of service.

SAMUEL, Rodricus
The relatives and friends of Mr. Rodricus Samuel, those of his parents, Ms. Olga Samuel and Mr. Earl Brightman, of his sister, Albany Andrews, his brother, Omega Samuel, grandfather, Mr. Edward Green and grandmother, Mrs. Evelena Green and those of his uncles, aunts, cousins, and all other relatives and friends are invited to attend his going-home services, Saturday, January 19, 2002, 1 p.m., at the Disciple of Christ Church at the corner of Bramble and Robinson Blvd., North Charleston, S.C. Elder Floyd Simmons, Pastor. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens, North Charleston, S.C. Mr. Rodricus Samuel will lie in state at the NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, LIBERTY HILL, this evening from 6 until 8 p.m., where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Services entrusted to North Area Funeral Home (843) 744-7511.

WEST, Frank
MARION, S.C. - Mr. Frank Tyson West, 81, died Wednesday, January 16, 2002, at his residence after an illness.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, January 18, at First United Methodist Church of Marion, with Rev. Dennis Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, directed by SMITH-COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.
Mr. West was born January 10, 1921, in Georgetown, S.C., a son of the late Marshall Miles West and the late Annie Daniels West. Mr. West was President of Marion Lumber Co. from 1959 to 1970. He was owner and manager of Baywood Farms from 1970 until 1988. Mr. West was the S.C. Governor of the Southern Pine Bureau for four years, and a member of the Board of Directors of the S.C. National Bank. Mr. West entered the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant and served on the General Staff of Lt. General John Hodge, Commander of the XXIV Corps. He retired with the rank of Major in 1946. Mr. West graduated from Marion High School and Clemson University. Mr. West was a member of First United Methodist Church of Marion.
Surviving Mr. West are, his wife of 50 years and of the home, Sydnor Cain West; a daughter, Ann Reed Springs and her husband, John, of Murrells Inlet; two granddaughters, Lauren Sydnor Springs and Mary Alice Springs, both of Murrells Inlet; and a sister, Irene Hammersley of Chester, Va.
Mr. West was predeceased by his brother, Eugene West and Thomas West and his sisters, Helen Worrell and Lib Griffin.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Marion, P.O. Box 155, Marion, S.C. 29571.
The family will be receiving friends at Mr. West's home at 1005 Edgewood Dr., Marion.

THOMPSON, Mattie
FLORENCE - Mattie Brunson Thompson, 83, widow of Loyal Thompson, died Thursday, January 17, 2002, in a Florence hospital after an illness.
She was born in Clarendon County, S.C., a daughter of the late Hampton S. and Sallie Childers Brunson. Raised in Jordan, S.C., she moved to Florence with her family in 1951. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Thompson was a member of First Southern Methodist Church in Florence, the Christian Fellowship Sunday School Class, and the WMS Morning Circle.
Survivors include a son, L. Alex (Betty Jean) Thompson; two daughters, Frances T. "Betty" (Charles W.) Powell and Nancy Thompson, all of Florence; two sisters, Daisy Thompson of Manning, and Sybil Asaro of Charleston; five grandsons, Robin Thompson, Timmy Thompson, Shaw (Rebecca) Thompson, Chuck (Lynn) Powell, all of Florence, and Rennie (Michelle) Pratt of Fayetteville, N.C.; three granddaughters, Stacey Powell Shakley and Mary Ann Powell, both of Florence and Felicia Powell (Bob) Adam of Keene, N.H.; seven great-grandchildren, Chace, Chad, and Chandler Powell, Lauren and Lindsey Thompson and Tucker Shakley, all of Florence, and Mattie Ella Pratt of Fayetteville, N.C.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 19, 2002 in WATERS-POWELL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL. Burial will follow in the Thompson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home; and other times at the Thompson home, 223 Harvest Lane, Florence.
Memorials may be made to First Southern Methodist Church, P.O. Box 4139, Florence, S.C. 29502.

HUNNICUTT, Vernon
Vernon Watson Hunnicutt, 97, died January 17, 2002 at his home in Comer, Ga.
Born on a farm near Seneca, S.C., March, 1904, he was the son of Oscar A. and Beatrice F. Hunnicutt. At age 18 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and completed training at Great Lakes Naval Station. He served 6 months at which time he was voluntarily and honorably discharged due to a reduction in force following WWI. Shortly thereafter, he accepted employment with the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. He remained with AT&T for 42 years holding positions of lineman, cable splicer, field supervisor and with the home office in Atlanta, where he was equipment manager. Following retirement, he and his wife Mildred moved to the Comer area. Mildred, daughter of the late Bill and Mattie Caldwell, died in 1985. They had no children.
Vernon, a Scottish Rite Mason and Shriner was a member of the Shannon Masonic Lodge and the Valley of Atlanta Lodge. He was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 19, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Lord and Stephens Chapel, Danielsville with Cecil Hunnicutt and Rev. Scott Brown officiating. Interment will be in Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Billy Compton, Jerry Ayers, John Terrell, Sr., Lee Hunnicutt, Ed Hunnicutt, Gene West and Tommy Cochran.
Survivors include his brother, Cecil F. Hunnicutt of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. and 2 sisters, Mildred St. John and Ellen Heekin, both of Atlantic Beach, Fla.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Arrangements by LORD AND STEPHENS FUNERAL HOME, Danielsville.www.lordanstephens.com.

TITUS, Donald
JAMES ISLAND EASTERN STAR: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral services for our late member, Donald Titus, on Friday, January 18, 2002, at 2 p.m., in Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.

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