GRAY, April
MYRTLE BEACH - April Storm Buffkin Gray, age 54, of 47th Ave. North, died Thursday, January 17, 2002, at a Myrtle Beach hospital.Born April 11, 1947, in Tabor City, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Jamison and Lucille Strickland Buffkin. She graduated from Tabor City High School in 1965 and attended Southeastern Community College. She was a graduate of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce "Leadership Grand Strand" program. Mrs. Gray gave to her community through the many volunteer events in which she participated. For the Chamber of Commerce she was the "Executive Membership Council" sales leader in 1991 and worked on the many chamber committees. She enjoyed organizing the hospitality at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony of the City of Myrtle Beach for many years in which her husband plays the role of Santa Claus. She was the "Sun-News Volunteer of the Year 1997," nominated by the American Cancer Society. She was the Chairperson of the American Cancer Society, Myrtle Beach Area, "Relay for Life," 1998. She was a "Kentucky Colonel of the Commonwealth-of-Kentucky." She was president of the Myrtle Beach Shrine Club Ladies Auxiliary in 1994. She was a member of the Omar Shrine Chiefs Unit Ladies Auxiliary, and the Waccamaw Shrine Club Ladies Auxiliary. She was a key staff person on the many South Atlantic Shrine Conventions held in Myrtle Beach. She was a princess of the "Daughters of the Nile," Milcah #77, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Mrs. Gray was a member of the Shriners "One-Hundred Million Club." She was the current First Lady of Omar Shrine Center as the wife of it Potentate, (President). She worked tirelessly for "The Shriners Hospitals For Children." Mrs. Gray was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Myrtle Beach. She worked where she was needed whether as a leader or servant. She served for many years as the Director of the Nursery Department. April loved to feed other, she worked in the church kitchen as part of the special hostess committee and specialized with very little resources in feeding the multitude. She organized the food mission of the "Grand Strand Passion Play," and provided food for the choir. She served as a member on many varied church committees, and loved working with the youth. Mrs. Gray moved to Myrtle Beach in 1965. In the 1970's she worked for the Genco Janitorial Supply. She was office manager for 16 years with Hazel Hatchell State Farm Insurance Agency until Hazel's retirement, and then worked with Wade Davis State Farm Insurance Agency until her illness in December 2001. She served many years as secretary of the Grand Strand Area Life Underwriters Assoc. She and her husband, Bob own Sunco Pool Co.Surviving are her husband, Bob Gray; son, Philip Gray of Conway; daughters, Charlene Hewitt of Danville, Va., Abigail Buffkin Brown and Rachel Gray, both of Myrtle Beach; grandchildren, Brittany, Erica, Chelsea, Tonya, Jasmine, Stephen and Tabitha; brothers, Terry Buffkin of Mt. Vernon, S.C., Lane Buffkin of Whiteville, N.C., and Kenny Buffkin of Bayboro and sisters, Mary O'Brian of Cameron Park, Calif., Linda Garland of Southport, N.C., and Donna Shelley of Green Sea; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Phillip and Esther Gray; brother-in-law, Dan Gray; sister-in-law, Ellen Chapman all of Myrtle Beach and sisters-in-law, Nelda Ball and Julia Gray, both of Greenville and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many, many friends.Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m., Sunday, at First Baptist Church of Myrtle Beach. Burial will follow in Ocean Woods Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at GOLDFINCH FUNERAL HOME, BEACH CHAPEL.Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital, 950 West Farris, Greenville, S.C. 29605, First Baptist of Myrtle Beach, Kitchen Fund, 401 N. Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577, or American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave., North, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577.
WINTERS, Edwin
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of January 19, 2002, Edwin Elliott Winters, widower of Juanita Kreider Winters. Residence: North Charleston, South Carolina. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service in Highland Park Baptist Church, Hanahan, S.C., Monday morning, January 21, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Interment: Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL this (Sunday) evening between 5 and 7 o'clock.Mr. Winters was born April 15, 1905 in Montgomery, Alabama, a son of the late Edwin Nichols Winters and Evelyn Keyton Winters. Mr. Winters had retired as a leadingman machinist at the Charleston Naval Shipyard and was a member of Highland Park Baptist Church and the Kings Men Sunday School Class.Surviving are his sons: Wiley Frank Winters of Hanahan, S.C. and Ronald Elliott of Colonial Heights, Va.; his daughter, Carol Ann Winters Powell of Memphis, Tenn.; his sister, Zemmie Winters Cronin of Charleston, S.C.; eight grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
BRUHN, James
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of January 18, 2002, James L. Bruhn, husband of Mildred Campbell Bruhn. Residence: North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Bruhn are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Tuesday morning, January 22, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Interment: Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel, Monday evening, January 21, 2002, between 6 and 8 o'clock.Mr. Bruhn was born on August 27, 1910 in Paris, Tennessee, a son of the late Herman and Ethel Robinson Bruhn. Mr. Bruhn was a retired outside machinist, Shop #38, at the Charleston Naval Shipyard. He was a graduate of Grove High School and a member of the North Charleston Church of Christ.Surviving are his wife of North Charleston, S.C.; one daughter, Donna B. Russell and son-in-law, Larry Russell of North Charleston, S.C.; one brother, Ralph R. Bruhn of Moncks Corner, S.C.; one sister, Virginia B. Snow of Paris, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Cynthia Lynn Albach and husband, Jay Allan Albach, of Arlington, Va.; and one great-granddaughter, Hannah Kate Albach of Arlington, Va.
NORTH, Martin
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of Friday, January 18, 2002, Martin Butler North, residence Folly Beach, S.C. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his graveside service on Tuesday, January 22, 2002 11:30 a.m. U.S. National Cemetery, Beaufort, S.C. Friends may call on Sunday from 5 to 7 o'clock at J. HENRY STUHR'S INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.Mr. North was born November 17, 1937, in Charleston, S.C., son of William Wesley North, Sr. and Mamie Butler North. Mr. North retired as a TSgt. from the U.S. Air Force and was most recently employed as a Wildlife Officer with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources.He is survived by his step-mother, Hazel H. North of Mount Pleasant, S.C., two daughters, Constance R. North of Miami, Fla., Sherry N. Jacobs of Kent City, Mich., one son, Martin B. North, Jr. of Mansfield, Tex., one step-son, David Williams of Charleston, S.C., four sisters, Mary N. Tyler of Panama City, Fla., Jean N. Corbett of Johns Island, S.C., Amy N. Heins and Linda P. North both of Mount Pleasant, S.C., three brothers, Robert A. North and James A. North both of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Grady C. North of Columbia, S.C., five grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Lung Association of S.C., Coastal Branch, 1941 Savage Road, Suite 200-A, Charleston, S.C. 29407.
PATRICK, SR., Harold
ORANGE-CHARLESTOWNE LODGE NO. 14, A.F.M.: The officers and members are invited to attend the funeral services of our late life member, brother Harold Thompson Patrick, Sr., Monday, January 21, 2002, in Pierpont Baptist Church at 12 noon.By the order of:H. Dallas Harken, Jr., W.M.William D. Johnson, P.M., Sec.
SIRISKY, JR., Lawrence
AMERICAN LEGION POST #147: The officers and members are invited to attend the funeral services of our late member, Lawrence M. Sirisky, Jr. at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2002 in the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy., Charleston.By order of:John J. Rodgers, CommanderJ.M. Clayton, Adjuant
DANNER, Lena
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Lena J. Danner are invited to attend her memorial service at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Sunday afternoon, January 20, 2002 at 2 o'clock. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner.
LAMBIE, Frances
Frances Bloodworth Lambie, 62, of St. Stephen, S.C., died Friday evening at her residence.The funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday morning, Jan. 21, 2002, in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Interment will be in Plantation Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. this Sunday evening.Mrs. Lambie was born Jan. 20, 1939, in Butler, Ga., a daughter of Louis Bloodworth and Mary Carter Bloodworth. She attended the St. Stephen Evangelical Church. She was a member of the Senior Friends.Surviving are three daughters, Patricia Cook of Jacksonville, Fla., Debora Still of Cross, and Marlene B. Kern of Chesapeake Bay, Va.; four sons, Allen Bisset, Johnny Bisset, Russell Cook, and Erik Lambie all of St. Stephen; a sister, Ann Gore of Eutawville; and nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
SIMONS, Isaac
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of January 18, 2002, Isaac Wilson Simons, residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services Monday at 11 o'clock at the graveside in St. Paul's Parish Episcopal Churchyard, Meggett, S.C. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Sunday, between 5 and 7 o'clock.Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
HUTTO, Thomas
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of January 18, 2002, Thomas Asbury Hutto, husband of Rosemary Nelson Hutto. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Asbury Hutto are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Tuesday January 22, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Burial, private. Friends may call at Stuhr's Downtown Chapel Monday between 4 and 6 o'clock.Mr. Hutto was born February 3, 1914 in Branchville, S.C., the son of William Benjamin Hutto and Florence Leila Connelley Hutto. He was a member of Citadel Square Baptist Church. He graduated from Porter Military Academy and the University of South Carolina. He was a retired Executive Secretary to Governor Donald Russell. He served with the 1st US Army during W.W.II in Europe.He is survived by his wife of Charleston, S.C.; one daughter: Susan H. Robinson of Charleston, S.C.; one son: Dr. Thomas A. Hutto, Jr. of Charleston, S.C.; one sister: Leila Hutto Simmons of Charleston, S.C.; 4 grandchildren: Thomas A. Hutto, III, Eliza H. Hutto, Madison M. Hutto and Susan N. Robinson; many nieces and nephews.Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
PATRICK, SR., Harold
Entered into eternal rest Friday evening, January 19, 2002, husband of Ann Baughman Morillo Patrick, residence, Charleston, S.C.The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thompson Patrick, Sr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in Pierpont Baptist church, 2508 Ashley River Road, Monday, January 21, 2002, at 12 noon. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens.Friends may call in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, S.C. 29414, Sunday afternoon, January 20, 2002, from 3 to 5 o'clock.Mr. Patrick was born in Elloree, S.C., October 17, 1924, the son of Willis C. Patrick and Ida Kemmerlin Patrick. He was a Charter Member and a Founder of Pierpont Baptist Church, a World War II, U.S. Navy Veteran and U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer, Retired. Mr. Patrick retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard, Design Division and was a long time member of Olde Charles Towne Masonic Lodge#405, A.F.M.Survivors include wife and son, Harold T. "Pat" Patrick, Jr. of Charleston, S.C., grandson, Bobby Patrick, II and granddaughter, Wendy Jacqueline Patrick both of Charleston, S.C., four stepchildren, Thomas Morillo, Clifton Morillo, Bernadette Thomas and Mary Lapetz.Flowers will be accepted or memorials to a charity of one's choice are most welcome.
MCCLAM, SR., Howard
KINGSTREE - Howard Milton McClam, Sr., 73, died Monday in Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning. Mr. McClam was born in Kingstree, a son of the late Solomon Fant McClam and Ada Floyd McClam. He was a graduate of Hebron High School and an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He attended First Baptist Church in Manning and was a retired insurance agent. Mr. McClam was preceded in death by his first wife, Daisy Barrineau McClam, a brother, Louie McClam and a sister, Nell McKenzie.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Katherine Hicklin Jackson McClam of Manning and Kingstree, 4 sons: Milton McClam, Gary McClam, Warren McClam and Walter McClam all of Kingstree, 1 step-daughter: Katherine C. Jackson of Manning, 2 step-sons: Ransome A. Coleman of Spartanburg and Charles L. Coleman of St. Matthews, 2 sisters: Delma McClam and Helen McClam both of Kingstree, 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 4 step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the WILLIAMSBURG FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
TYLER, Nettie
The relatives and friends of Mr. Nettie Tyler and of his wife, Mrs. Linda B. Tyler, his children, Derrick Tyler, Alicia Tyler and Shanice Tyler, parents Mrs. Mary Tyler and the late Mr. Charles Tyler, siblings Marrietta Tyler, Helen Tyler, Johnny Tyler, Billy Tyler, Charles Tyler, Danny Tyler, Calvin Tyler, Joseph Tyler and David Tyler, nieces, nephews, cousins, are invited to attend his funeral services on Wednesday afternoon, January 23, 2002, at 1 p.m., in the North Charleston Church of God, 5505 N. Rhett Ave., North Charleston, S.C. The Rev. Mark Estes, pastor with inhumation following in Sunset Memorial Gardens, North Charleston, S.C. Friends may call in the chapel at Harleston-Boags, Inc., on Tuesday afternoon, January 22, 2002, from 3 until 5 p.m. Mr. Tyler will repose in the North Charleston Church of God from 6 until 8 p.m. A quiet hour with family members will be observed from 7 until 8 p.m. Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
HALL, Dennie
Dennie Harmon Hall, 50, of Moncks Corner, wife of Jerry Hall, died Saturday morning in Yadkin County, North Carolina, while visiting family.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2 o'clock in Ridge Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
Dennie was born on December 10, 1951, in Summerville, S.C., a daughter of the late James H. Harmon and Luvinia Burbage Harmon. She was a graduate of Berkeley High School and Pearl River Junior College, Pearl River, Miss. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse II for Charleston County Detention Center. She was a member of Ridge Baptist Church.
Surviving are, her husband, Jerry Hall of Moncks Corner; one daughter, Dana Rogers Austin of Summerville; one son, Danny Mitchell Rogers, Jr., of Columbia, Miss; one step-son, Jeremy Hall of Ridgeville; three grandchildren, Lila Campbell, Harley Austin, and Wesley Austin all of Summerville; one brother, Michael Harmon of Summerville; six sisters, Patricia H. (Pat) Rhode of Walterboro, Mary Ann McDougal of Summerville, Sarah H. Driggers of Summerville, Brenda J. Merrill of Summerville, Dlane L. Nettles of Summerville, Sandra E. Harmon of Summerville; several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 South Main St., Summerville, S.C.
SIMMONS, Sadie
Entered into eternal rest, Monday, January 21, 2002, Mrs. Sadie Simmons, formerly of Amelia Ave. She is the wife of the late Mr. John Simmons; the beloved mother of Ms. Virginia Simmons and the late Harold Gethers and grandmother of Troy Simmons and Julian Simmons. Friends may visit at 1458 Mosstree Road, N. Charleston. Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
COMMODORE, JR., Josh
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 20, 2002, in Milford, Conn., Mr. Josh Commodore, Jr., beloved husband of the late Mrs. Mattie Lou Commodore, father of Josh Commodore, III, Joyce M. House, both of Bridgeport, Conn., Mary Lou Youngblood, John's Island, S.C., and Ruth Ellen Maxwell, New York City, brother of Mr. Elijah Commodore, Sr., John's Island, S.C. Funeral notice later.
Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "Chapel of Peace," 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.
JOHNSON, Catherine
Entered into eternal rest on January 20, 2002, Mrs. Catherine Cooper Johnson of 1124 Hamlin Road, Mount Pleasant, S.C. The beloved sister of Mrs. Blanche Cooper Watts of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Mr. Cephus Cooper of New York City. Funeral notice later. Arrangements entrusted to JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
HOLYFIELD, Harold
Harold Holyfield of 384 Wescot St. in Brunson, died Monday morning in the Medical University of S.C. after an extended illness.
Plans are incomplete at this time and will be announced by PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME OF HAMPTON.
LAPAGE, Dennis
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of January 19, 2002, Dennis E. LaPage, husband of Jolene McCreary LaPage. Residence, North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. LaPage are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Thursday, at 1 o'clock in the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. Interment will be in New York at a later date. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Wednesday, between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. LaPage was born September 2, 1965, in Norwood, N.Y., the son of Stewart LaPage and Loretta Colette LaPage. He was a Police Officer with the Charleston Police Department. He served with the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association.
He is survived by his wife of North Charleston, S.C.; one step-daughter, Jackie Torbit and one step-son, Ralph Torbit, both of North Charleston, S.C.; three sisters, Mrs. Gloria Benzio of Osgenburg, N.Y., Elaine LaPage Massena, N.Y., and Tammy LaPage of Norwood, N.Y.; one niece and one nephew.
VANDERHORST, William
The relatives and friends of Mr. William Vanderhorst and of his wife Mrs. Wilhelmina T. Vanderhorst, children, William Vanderhorst, Jr., Melvin Vanderhorst, Lonnie Vanderhorst, Annett Vanderhorst, Zelpha E. Vanderhorst, Gregory Vanderhorst, and Dale Vanderhorst, his sisters, Mrs. Ruth Turner, and Mrs. Wilhelmina Washington, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, are invited to attend his committal services on Tuesday, January 22, 2002, at 1 p.m., in Emmanuel Cemetery, Charleston, S.C. Friends may visit with family members on Tuesday morning at the funeral home, January 22, 2002, from 11 a.m., until 12:30 p.m. Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
MURDEN, Joan
Mrs. Joan Duke Hay Murden, 68, of 501 Shaw Drive, died Sunday evening at the residence of her daughter in Atlanta, Ga., after an extended illness.
Born September 26, 1933, in Mocksville, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Carroll Gordon Hay and Dorothy Ann Adams Hay. Mrs. Murden was a member of the Clan Hay Society, was a homemaker and was a member of the Harmony Presbyterian Church in Crocketville.
She is survived by one son, Michael R. Murden of Dahlonega, Ga.; one daughter, Jean M. McNeill of Atlanta, Ga.; one brother, Jimmy Hay of Ellabell, Ga.; seven sisters, Dorothy Miley of Charleston, Judy Williams of Brunson, Martha Brewster of Varnville, Clara Williams of Brunson, Gayle Lairsey of Hampton, Patricia Woody of Powell, Tenn., and Helen Hay of Hampton. There are three grandchildren, Keith A. Murden, Matthew McNeill and Marie A. McNeill.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, at 11 a.m., in the Harmony Presbyterian Church, with burial following in the church Cemetery, conducted by Rev. McCloud Frampton and directed by PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m.
The family will be at 40 W. Palmetto Ave. in Varnville.
BLUME, Woodrow
Woodrow Wilson Blume, 81, of N. Charleston, died Sunday, January 20, 2002, in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held, 1 p.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2002, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens, directed by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.
Born in Bamberg, he was a son of the late John G. and Gertrude Wilson Blume. Mr. Blume was owner and manager of Dukes Shell Station for over 30 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of W.W.II. Mr. Blume was a member of Springtown Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleise S. Blume.
He is survived by his daughters, Marilyn B. Hunt of N. Charleston, Linda B. Beckman of Irmo, and Jeanette B. Karnahan of Goose Creek; sons, John Blume of Goose Creek, Woody Blume of St. Stephen, and Doyle L. Sams of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; sisters, Johnny B. Dehay of Bamberg, Eloise B. Dled of Olar, Daisy B. Davis and Irene B. Sanders, both of Bamberg; a brother, Ernest L. Blume of Norwood, N.C.; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lowcountry Alzheimers Assoc., P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, S.C. 29416-0459.
