HOWARD, Rowena
GEORGETOWN - Rowena Hazel Eaddy Howard, 81, the widow of Roy Quentin Howard, Sr., of the Plantersville community, died Wednesday morning, January 23, 2002, in a Florence hospital.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m., Friday, January 25, 2002, at the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. Burial directed by MCKENZIE FUNERAL HOME will follow in the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday evening, January 24, 2002, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Georgetown Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home.
Mrs. Howard was born January 20, 1921, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of Willie Daniel Eaddy and Lou Ola Perry Eaddy. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.
She was predeceased by a son, Thomas Eaddy Howard; six brothers, Theodore Reginald Eaddy, Willie Blease Eaddy, Branchford Taft Eaddy, Albert Jackson Eaddy, Richard Ervin Eaddy, and Alton Alvin Eaddy; three sisters, Edna Olean E. Springs, Ida Lucille Doris E. Perry, and Bessie Eulee E. Cribb.
Surviving are, one son, Roy Quentin Howard, Jr., and his wife, Nancy of Columbia; one daughter, Mary H. Howard and her husband Norman of Georgetown, two sisters, Ola Francis E. Hughes and Gladys Evelyn E. Hughes, both of Murrells Inlet, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
WILLIAMSON, Nathene
KINGSTREE - Nathene Vera Smith Nesmith-Williamson, 80, widow of Hannibal Baker NeSmith, Sr., of 6272 Thurgood Marshall Highway, died Tuesday, January 22, 2002, at a Charleston hospital.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m., Thursday, January 24, 2002, at Bloomingvalle Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Nesmith Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by ANDREWS CHAPEL OF MCKENZIE FUNERAL HOME.
Mrs. Williamson was born August 21, 1921, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of Joseph Sampson Smith and Meddie Geneva Feagin Smith. She was the owner and operator of Williamson Grocery. She was educated in Williamsburg County School system and was a member of the Bloomingvale Baptist Church.
She was predeceased by her second husband, Hoyt Stephen Williamson, and a sister, Avis Reather S. Galloway.
Surviving are, three sons, Joseph "Joe" Hannibal NeSmith and his wife, Debbie, Ronald Keith Nesmith and his wife, Jo Anne, all of Kingstree; Nathan Smith Nesmith and his wife Connie of Marietta, Ga., and one step-son, Hannibal Baker "Bo" Nesmith, Jr., and his wife, Betty, of Nesmith; two daughters, Shelby Jean N. Poston and her husband, Larry of Kingstree; Phyllis Joye N. McConnell and her husband David of Georgetown; one brother, Joseph Sampson Smith, II, of Camden; two sisters, Azalee S. Cantley and Ella Vivian S. Mobley, both of Andrews; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Building Fund, Bloomingvale Baptist Church, 7652 Thurgood Marshall Hwy., Andrews, S.C. 29510.
SCOTT, SR., Thaddeus
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 22, 2002, Mr. Thaddeus Israel Scott, Sr. Residence, Charleston, S.C. Formerly of Bronx, N.Y., the husband of Mrs. Ernestine L. Scott, the father of Mr. John E. Scott, Mr. William A. Scott, Mr. Thaddeus Scott, Jr., Mr. Turhan I. Scott, Mrs. Saundra Owens (Jerome), Mrs. Myra Davis (Louis), Mrs. Andrella Washington, Mrs. Valdrena Scott Brown, and Ms. Sabena Scott, the brother of Mrs. Martha Anderson, and Mrs. Mary Green, the nephew of Mr. James Scott, the devoted friend of Ms. Shelia Pitman.
The family will be receiving friends at 183 Smith St., Charleston, S.C.
W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C. (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
BLACK, Gertie
Entered into eternal rest, Sunday, January 20, 2002, Mrs. Gertie Black of Charleston. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Black are invited to attend her funeral service 1 p.m., Friday, January 25, 2002, at Dorothy's Home for Funerals. Rev. Willis T. Goodwin is officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Black will be at the funeral home, Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m., with a family hour beginning at 7 p.m. Friends may also visit at 2905 Edenborough Road, Johns Island.
Mrs. Black is survived by her loving sister, Mrs. Ida Mikell; devoted nieces, Margaret W. Rivers, Martha Helen Robinson and Susan Wilson; devoted nephews, Rodney Everette, Jr., Isaac Robinson, Jr., William Robinson and Peter Wilson; and adopted daughter, Grace Williams, a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
SEALS, James
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of January 21, 2002, James Harry Seals, widower of Edna Richbourg Seals. Residence, Goose Creek, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this Friday morning, January 25, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel this (Thursday) evening between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Seals was born August 27, 1924, in Marlboro County, S.C., the son of the late James Harry Seals and Alma Hatcher Seals. Mr. Seals was a United States Marine Corps Veteran having served in World War II and also a retired agent with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
Mr. Seals is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John Strom and Karen Seals of Charleston, S.C.; two brothers, Roger Seals of Cheraw, S.C., and Henry Seals of Key West, Fla.; two sisters, Thelma Clinkscales of Wallace, S.C., and Eleanor Rhea of Cheraw, S.C.; eight grandchildren, Hope Bowman, Jennifer Seals, Dustin Seals, Laura Seals, Lindsey Seals, Madison Seals, Mark Seals and Jim Seals; four great-grandchildren, Trey Bowman, Christina Bowman, Sydney Pauley and Makinleigh Seals.
MCGREGOR, John
John William McGregor, 81, husband of LaFaye Lattimore McGregor died Wednesday, January 23, 2002, in Charleston. Mr. McGregor was born Wednesday, September 1, 1920, in Charleston, the son of John William and Annie Estell Phillips McGregor. He was graduated from Bishop England High School. During W.W.II he was employed by the Navy Yard, was past owner of McGregor Brothers Super Market for 20 years, past co-owner of McGregor Builders and Realty Company. John was a member and Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Rev. P.N. Lynch Council No. 704, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the Charleston Lion's Club, past member of the Charleston Board of Realtors, past president of the Bishop England Triple "B" Club and was an Independent Insurance Agent. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 25, 2002, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., Thursday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 7 p.m.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, LaFaye Lattimore McGregor; three sons and their wives, Jack and Kathye McGregor, Patrick and Terri McGregor and Michael and Jan McGregor; a daughter, Annette McGregor Merrill; a brother and his wife, Hugh F. and Mary M. McGregor; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. John was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all those that knew him. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, P.O. Box 124101, Charleston, S.C. 29422. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC., 766-1365.
TAYLOR, Larry
Relatives and friends of Mr. Larry A. Taylor of Moncks Corner, S.C.; the beloved husband of Mrs. Jacqueline J. Taylor of Moncks Corner, S.C.; the beloved father of Mrs. Tamara Johnson of Charleston, S.C., Ms. Chiquita M. Taylor, Ms. Nyeshia E. Taylor, Ms. Jessica L. Taylor all of Moncks Corner, S.C., Mr. Tarvis L. Joy of Goose Creek, S.C.; the beloved son of Mr. Ralph Taylor, Sr. and Mrs. Maudastine G. Taylor of Charleston, S.C.; the beloved brother of Mrs. Madeline T. Seabrook, Mr. Ralph Taylor, Jr., Mrs. Carlette E. Oliver all of Charleston, S.C. and Mr. Jeffery R. Taylor of Hanahan, S.C., are invited to attend his funeral service on Friday, January 25, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Wesley U.M. Church, West End Section, Moncks Corner, S.C. Family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 7-8 p.m. at Scott's Mortuary Chapel, Moncks Corner, S.C. Interment: Old Nazareth Cemetery, Pinopolis, S.C. SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
SAUNDERS, Rosa
The last religious rites for Mrs. Rosa Saunders will be held Friday, January 25, 2002, 2:00 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, Summerville, S.C., Rev. Wyatt C. Minton, III, Pastor. Remains will lie in state from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Interment: Hillcrest Cemetery. Her devoted niece, Ms. Carolyn Howard, request her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to attend with them these last rites. Friends may call on the family at the home of Ms. Carolyn A. Howard, 102 Bryan St., Summerville, S.C. Condolences may be sent to aagfh@msn.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 BRYAN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C., and PHONE (843) 871-1528, FAX (843) 832-9240.
BROECKER, Elsie
Elsie "Pat" Brown Broecker, 71, of North Charleston died at her home on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 22, 2002 after a long struggle with cancer. The funeral service will be conducted 9:00 o'clock Friday morning in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL. The burial will be 3:00 Friday afternoon in Big Rockfish Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Hope Mills, N.C. Friends may call at Stuhr's Funeral Chapel Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Pat was born April 10, 1930 in Lumberton, N.C. the daughter of Stephen C. and Lydia Shepherd Willoughby. A graduate of Bladenboro High School, she was a real estate broker for many years in the Fayetteville area. Pat was a Life Member, VFW Auxiliary and a member of the Women of the Moose in Fayetteville. She attended Grace Lutheran Church in North Charleston. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth A. Broecker, her sons, Robert "Bobby" R. Fitch of North Charleston and Patrick "Shayne" Fitch of Fayetteville, N.C.; her step-daughter, Nikki F. Green of Golden, Colo.; her grandson, Robert R. Fitch, III and great-granddaughter, Haley Fitch of North Charleston. She is also survived by her sisters, Mittie Fields of Fayetteville, N.C. and Clara Budris of Long Beach, Calif. and her brother, Harley Willoughby of Stanley, N.C. and several nieces and nephews. Her step-children, Kenneth A. Broecker, Jr., Brenda Short, Dori Davis, Peggy Davis, Kathy Violanti, Karen Kulaw, 18 step-grandchildren, and six step-great-grandchildren, all of New York, also mourn her loss.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
WOODS, Rebecca
YEMASSEE, S.C. - Rebecca "Reba" Louise Godley Woods, 82, widow of Howard L. Woods, died Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at her residence.
The family will receive friends on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at Anderson Funeral Home.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 25, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in Beaufort Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Woods was born in Islandington, S.C. on September 5, 1919. She is the daughter of the late Jade Godley and Henrietta Connelly Godley.
Surviving are two daughters, Eulalia "Monkey" W. Barnes of Yemassee, S.C. and Rebecca "Becky" Spell of Richmond Hill, Ga.; one son, Russell Howard Woods of Beaufort, S.C.; one brother, Jack Godley of Hampton, S.C.; four sisters, Trudy McAlhaney and Rhoda Rentz both of Beaufort, S.C., Joyce Golden of St. Helena, S.C., Barbara Rodgers of Crossville, Tenn.; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
HEARN, Deborah
Deborah J. Hearn, 51, of Goose Creek died Tuesday, January 22, 2002 at a local hospital. Born June 13, 1950 in Charleston, S.C., she was the daughter of the late George Francis Andrews and Leona Andrews (nee Proctor). Mrs. Hearn was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Larry E. Hearn; mother Leona Andrews, North Charleston, S.C.; daughter and son-in-law Tamala R. and Carlos Turner, Burlington, N.C.; son: Christopher E. Hearn, Goose Creek, S.C.; sister, Lynn Linder, North Charleston, S.C. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2002 in the chapel of MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., (Hwy. 52) Goose Creek. Interment will follow at Plantation Memorial Gardens, Moncks Corner, S.C. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2002 at the funeral home.
SIMMONS, Adeline
Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 23, 2002, Ms. Adeline Simmons of McClellanville, S.C. (South Santee Community), sister of Mrs. Lucy Garrett of McClellanville, S.C., Mr. Russell Simmons of Georgetown, S.C., Mrs. Rosetta Walker, Mrs. Ida Fells, Mrs. Marie Pringle, Mrs. Lula Wright and Mr. David Simmons all of New York and grandmother of Jermaine Greene and Jonah Loachridge both of Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
SMALLS, Elijah
Entered into eternal rest on January 22, 2002, Mr. Elijah Smalls, III, son of the late Elijah and Sarah Lemon Smalls, husband of Sharon Bennett, father of Vonteese Washington, Shareen, Billy and Lamar Bennett. Brother of Brenda Moore (Reese), Leon Smalls (Ivy), Michael and Calvin Moore. Late residence, 5215 East Liberty Park, Apt. B, North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. Friends may call PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5TH Ave., Maryville, 571-2300.
HELTON, Sallie
The relatives and friends of Ms. Sallie R. Helton are invited to attend her funeral service at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Thursday afternoon, January 24, 2002 at 4 o'clock. Interment will be in Plantation Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner.
ATTAWAY, Stephen
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of January 23, 2002, Stephen Capers Attaway, husband of Susan Hamlin Attaway, residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Capers Attaway are invited to attend the funeral services of the former Friday at 4 o'clock in St. Philip's Episcopal Church. Interment, private. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Thursday between 5 and 7 o'clock.
Mr. Attaway was born September 27, 1951 in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of Fred J. Attaway, Jr. and Nancy Felder Attaway. He was a graduate of Clemson University. He was a partner with Attaway, Thompson, McCall and Associates, Real Estate Appraisal Firm. He was a member of the Appraisal Institute, The Counselors of Real Estate, The Trident Board of Realtors, The Carolina Yacht Club, Charleston Breakfast Rotary Club and the Sea Island Yacht Club.
His wife of Charleston, S.C.; a daughter, Austen D. Attaway of Charleston, S.C.; his parents of Charleston, S.C. and a sister, Anne A. Connor of Winter Park, Florida, two nieces and five nephews survive him.
Memorials may be made to the Stephen C. Attaway Memorial Fund, c/o Community Foundation, 90 Mary Street, Charleston, S.C. 29403.
CRAWFORD, John
The relatives and friends of Mr. J.D. Crawford of Mudville Road, Cross, S.C., are invited to attend his funeral services, 11 a.m., this Thursday morning in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Interment will be in Live Oak Memorial Gardens, Charleston.
JENKINS, Paul
CROSS, S.C. - Mr. Paul Jenkins, 67, of 1474 County Line Road, Cross, S.C., died January 20, 2002, in a Moncks Corner hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 24, 1 p.m., at Greater St. Paul UMC, Cross, S.C. Rev. David A. Brisbon will officiate. Burial in Heyden Hill Cemetery, Eutawville, S.C. EUTAWVILLE COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Jenkins was a son of the late Willie C. and Viola Lee. He was born February 8, 1934, in Orangeburg County.
Survivors include, his wife, Mildred Jenkins of the home, four daughters, Paula Jenkins, Ralonda (Robert) Gay and Angelina Jenkins, all of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Ramonia Jenkins of Charleston, S.C., seven sisters, Pearl (Johnson), Florence (Wilbur) Patterson, and Carolyn (Joseph) Davis, both of Charleston, S.C., Elizabeth (David) Gibson of Hackensack, N.J., Justine Lee Halls and Dr. Linda Lee of Orangeburg, S.C., and LTC Gloria A. Lee of Aliso Viejo, Calif., three brothers, Roger (Mae Bell) Lee, Sr., Richard (Emma) Lee and Bobby (Linda) Lee, all of Cross, S.C., four brothers-in-law, six sisters-in-law.
WILLIAMS, JR., Frank
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams, Jr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Thursday morning, January 24, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Interment, White Church Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
HUTTO, Eugene
The relatives and friends of Chief and Mrs. W. Eugene Hutto are invited to attend the memorial services of the former in the Chapel at The Elms Plantation, Friday morning, January 25, 2002 at eleven o'clock. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors, Monday, February 11, 2002 at nine o'clock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Elms Plantation Chapel Fund, 9081 Delancy Circle E, North Charleston, South Carolina 29406.
