FLOYD, Anna Belle
KINGSTREE - Mrs. Anna Belle Smith Floyd, 96, widow of Leland Floyd, died Wednesday in a Florence nursing home.
Mrs. Floyd was born in Florence, a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Smith and Sarah Howard Smith. She was an avid gardener and the oldest member of Kingstree Second Baptist Church.
Surviving: 2 sons, Myers L. Floyd of Conway and Joe Ellis Floyd of Kingstree, 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the Kingstree Second Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Don Witherspoon. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Baptist Cemetery, directed by Williamsburg Funeral Home.
ROUNDTREE, George
With regret, we inform you that Mr. George A. Roundtree of 1215 Moss Tree Road entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 7, 2002. The beloved husband of Mrs. Franchette C. Roundtree; the beloved brother of Ms. Rose Brown, Mr. Jimmy Roundtree, Ms. Ann Duncan, Mr. Charles Roundtree, Mr. Thomas Roundtree all of Charleston, S.C., and Mr. Emzy Roundtree of Oklahoma City, Okla. Funeral notice will be announced later by AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME. Phone 873-2310.
REAFLER, Dorothy
Dorothy Myers Reafler, 88, of Summerville, S.C., died February 5, 2002 at a Summerville hospital.
Funeral services will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 206 Central Avenue, Summerville, S.C. 29483 or Habitat for Humanity, 117 S. Main Street, Summerville, S.C. 29483.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
OVERCASH, Jerry
Jerry Macon Overcash, 69, of Summerville, S.C., died February 5, 2002, at a Summerville hospital.
Funeral services will be held at Bethany United Methodist Church - Spell Chapel, Friday morning, February 8, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Burial will be held at Dorchester Memory Gardens.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Bethany UMC, 118 W. 3rd South St., Summerville, or Meals On Wheels, P.O. Box 592, Summerville, S.C. 29484.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
SMITH, George
George H. Smith, 91, of Summerville, S.C., died February 4, 2002 at a Hanahan nursing home.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, Friday morning, February 8, 2002 at 9 o'clock. Burial will be private.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, S.C. 29416-0459 or St. John Catholic Church Endowment Fund, 28 Sumter Street, Summerville, S.C. 29483.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
JEFFERSON, Lillian
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 7, 2002, Mrs. Lillian Snipe Jefferson of Bonneau, S.C., wife of Mr. Alphonzo William Jefferson of Bonneau, S.C., mother of William Alphonso Jefferson of West Haven, Conn., Tonya Denise Prioleau of St. Stephen, S.C., Jeffery Antonio Jefferson, Zoporia Mauchet Jefferson of Bonneau, S.C.; sister of Mary Lee White of Pineville, S.C., Harry J. Snipe, Robert "Pete" Snipe of West Haven, Conn., Willie Earl "Roy" Snipe and Alvin Snipe of Bonneau, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
RIVERS, Maggie
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Maggie E. Rivers of Moncks Corner, S.C., wife of Rev. Rufus Rivers, are invited to attend her funeral services Saturday, February 9, 2002, 11:00 a.m. at Emanuel AME Church, Cordesville, S.C. Interment, Cordesville U.M. Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 3-8 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 7-8 p.m., at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 200 Grace Street, Moncks Corner, S.C.
MCNEIL, Hattie
The relatives and friends of Ms. Hattie McNeil of Cross, S.C., wife of Mr. Jeff McCutchen, Jr., are invited to attend her funeral services Saturday, February 9, 2002, 11:00 a.m. at Jerusalem United Methodist Church, Cross, S.C. Interment, Old Nazareth Cemetery, Pinopolis, S.C. Visitation will be held Friday from 3-8 p.m. at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
DAVIS, Sarah
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Sarah G. Davis of Jersey City, N.J., formerly of St. Stephen, S.C. are invited to attend her funeral services Saturday, February 9, 2002, 12 noon at St. Stephen Baptist Church, St. Stephen, S.C. Interment, St. Stephen Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 7-8 p.m. at the church.
Survivors include six children: Glayds Jenerette, Elijah Davis, Celestine Flagler, and Alphonso Davis, of Jersey City, N.J., Gardenia Bash of Anderson, S.C. and Jonathan Davis of St. Stephen, S.C.; a sister, Arnetha Jefferson of Baltimore, Md.; 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER.
SNEAD, Nathan
Funeral services for Mr. Nathan Snead will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2002, 1:00 p.m. in the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Yemassee, S.C. with burial in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be on Friday, 7-9 p.m. in the CHAPEL OF YOUNG FUNERAL HOME Yemassee, S.C.
YOUNG FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
PITT, Edward
ORANGEBURG, S.C. - Mr. Edward L. Pitt died February 5, 2002, in a regional hospital. Graveside services will be at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, Friday, February 8, 2002, 11 a.m. Burial in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens. Rev. Isaiah D. Phinisee will officiate.
Mr. Pitt was born in Charleston, the son of the late George W. and Ernestine Boone Pitt.
Survivors include, wife, Oscarola M. Pitt, Orangeburg; two sisters, Bernice Pitt Tharpe, Kingstree, S.C.; and Ruby Pitt Wilson, Orangeburg; grandchildren, Marques Pitt, Etoria Smith; nieces, nephews and cousins.
BYTHEWOOD FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to St. Luke Presbyterian Youth Services.
YOUNG, JR., Thomas
Thomas Rudolph Young, Jr., 79, of 1200 Partridge Road, died Wednesday, February 6, 2002, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Spartanburg, he was the son of the late Thomas Rudolph and Josephine Wood Young and the husband of Susan Hinman Chapman Young. He was first married to the late Mary Jane Edwards Young.
Mr. Young graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1939 and attended Duke University and Purdue University. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Young was Chairman of the Board of Young Office Supply Company which he started with his father in 1953. He was a founding member of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church which he served faithfully in many capacities. He was a lifetime member of the Spartanburg Day School Board of Trustees and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Young was a former member of the Board of Directors of the First Citizens Bank, the Salvation Army, and the United Way. He was a strong supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, a member and past president of the Kiwanis Club, and an active Board member of Mobile Meals. He was the Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year in 1988 and a runner-up to the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year in 1989.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his Aunt Emmala Louise Young; his five children, Thomas Rudolph Young, III and his wife Elizabeth Chapman Young of Spartanburg, Kenneth Edwards Young and his wife Cynthia Higgins Young of Greenville, SC, Edward Hotchkiss Young, M.D. and his wife Clark Newton Young of Macon, GA, Mary Jane Young McWilliams and her husband William Locke McWilliams of Louisville, KY, and Berkeley Wilson Young of Lake Lure, NC; two step-sons, Joseph Wallace Chapman, Jr. and his wife Ashley Bryant Chapman of Atlanta, GA, and Norman Hinman Chapman and his wife Martha Wright Chapman of Spartanburg; and twelve grandchildren, Thomas Rudolph Young IV, Bryan Chapman Young, and Elizabeth Ann Young of Spartanburg, Mary Edwards Young and Anne Higgins Young of Greenville, SC, Edward Hotchkiss Young, Jr. and Anna Blanche Young of Macon, GA, Mary Jane Young McWilliams of Louisville, KY, Joseph Wallace Chapman III and Hugh Bryant Chapman of Atlanta, GA, Martha Mears Chapman and Catherine Hinman Chapman of Spartanburg, SC.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2002, at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church conducted by the Rev. Terry Martin and the Rev. Dr. Todd B. Jones. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church Building Fund, 400 Dupre Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29302; Spartanburg Day School Endowment Fund, 1701 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307; or to Mobile Meals Building Fund, P. O. Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304.
The family will receive friends at the home.
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WITHROCK, "Freddie"
The relatives and friends of George Frederick "Freddie" Withrock are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, February 9, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 11:00 o'clock. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at STUHR'S MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL Friday evening, from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 573, Charleston, S.C. 29402 or Hospice of Charleston, Inc., 3896 Leeds Avenue, Charleston, S.C. 29405.
COOLER, Jessie
Entered into eternal rest, February 6, 2002, Jessie Jarvis Cooler of North Charleston. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie J. Cooler are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, Saturday, February 9, 2002, at 3 o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's North Area Chapel, 2119 Dorchester Road, this Friday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
Born August 25, 1941, in Holly Hill, S.C., Mr. Cooler was the son of the late Jesse E. and Mary L. Cooler. He was retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard and was a member of Dorchester Waylyn Baptist Church.
Mr. Cooler is survived by his wife, Lillie J. Cattles Cooler of N. Charleston, three daughters, Debra Denise Cooler of N. Charleston, and Cindy Molina of Washington (state) Tiffany Cooler of N. Charleston; a son Richard Jason Cooler of N. Charleston; two sisters, Elaine Duncan and Crystal Cooler Parker both of N. Charleston; three grandchildren, Jennifer Molina and Billy Molina of Washington (state) and Ariana Hickson of Mt. Pleasant and two great-grandchildren.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Bank of America Building, N. Charleston, S.C. 29406, or to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., N. Charleston, S.C. 29405.
SCHMOLLINGER, Gary
The relatives and friends of Gary L. Schmollinger, Retired Navy Master Chief Storekeeper, are invited to attend his funeral services this (Friday) morning in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, at 10:30 o'clock. Interment, with full military honors, will follow at Beaufort National Cemetery at 1:30 o'clock, Friday afternoon. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel.
REYNOLDS, Furman
The relatives and friends of Master Sergeant Furman M. Reynolds, Jr., U.S. Army, Retired, are invited to attend his funeral services in Ridge Baptist Church, on Saturday morning, February 9, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Entombment, with full military honors, will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call this (Friday) evening at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Ridge Baptist Church, 2168 Ridge Church Road, Summerville, S.C. 29483, or a charity of your choice.
JUDY, Don
Don Murray Judy, 51, of Hanahan, died unexpectedly on the morning of Wednesday, February 6, 2002. His funeral service will conducted at 3 o'clock, Saturday, February 9, 2002, in the J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL. Interment will follow at Riverview Memorial Park. Friends may call this evening (Friday) from 6 until 8 p.m. at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel.
Mr. Judy was born in Charleston, S.C., on November 3, 1950, son of the late Don Murray Judy, Sr., and Bana Fisk Judy. He was a truck driver for Owens Transportation and was a member of North Charleston Church of God.
He is survived by his wife, Carole Durr Judy, his daughter, Amy Veronee of Ravenel, his step-daughter, Kay Owens of Ladson, five step-sons, Bruce Owens of Summerville, Randy Owens of Columbia, Terry Durr, Billy Owens, and Michael Owens, all of Summerville. His sisters, Norris Clubb of Goose Creek and Ida Mae Council of Ladson as well as 14 grandchildren also survive.
LYONS, Lenora
NEW YORK CITY - Lenora Smalls Lyons, 61, died February 2, 2002, in New York City. Funeral services will be held February 9, 1 p.m., at Immanuel R.E. Church, Cross, S.C. Rev. Bruce D. Doyle will officiate. Burial in church cemetery. EUTAWVILLE COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Lenora S. Lyons was born in New York City, October 17, 1940, to Sarah Smalls.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Sarah Smalls, two daughters, Debra Smalls and Terre Lyons, two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
GILLEN, William
William R. Gillen died on January 30, 2002, in Las Vegas, Nev. He moved from New York to London in 1959, to open the office for BBDO (advertising) and to Paris in 1964 to develop their business. Later he became the CEO of Chesbrough Ponds for Europe and the Middle East, based in Geneva, Switzerland.
He retired in Provence, France, in 1972, where he and his wife had restored a beautiful 17th century house. They returned to the United States in 1980. They chose Vermont, but then relocated to Charleston, S.C., and one year before Hugo. They spent many happy years and made many friends in Charleston. Mr. Gillen served on the Roper Hospital Foundation Board and MUSC Boards.
In 1999 he and his wife moved to Las Vegas to be near one of their daughters.
Pat, his wife of 62 years, two daughters, Suzy Faraut, and Leslie Erbland, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren survive Mr. Gillen.
TYNER, JR., Keith
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 6, 2002, Keith Mack Tyner, Jr., residence, North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Keith M. Tyner, Jr., are invited to attend the graveside funeral services of the former at Riverview Memorial Park, this Friday, February 8, 2002 at 1 o'clock. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of S.C., Coastal Branch, 1941 Savage Road, Suite 200-A, Charleston, S.C. 29407.
Born July 8, 1923 in Hartsville, S.C., Mr. Tyner was the son of the late Keith Mack Tyner, Sr. and Dollie Nicholson Tyner. He was a retired Senior Chief in the US Navy (23 yrs) and served in World War II and Korea. He was also a retired Vice President at Adcor. Mr. Tyner was a delegate for the SC Silver Haired Legislature, and was a member of the Elks Lodge, the Charleston Rifle Club and the Fleet Reserve.
Surviving Mr. Tyner are his wife, Annie Putnam Tyner of North Charleston; a daughter and son-in-law, Dollie T. Pilson and Randy Pilson of Summerville, three sons, Mack Tyner and his wife, Beth of St. George, S.C., Robert E. Tyner and Byron B. Tyner, both of N. Charleston; three sisters, Mary Marivittori of Columbia, S.C., Alice Benge, Lexington, S.C. and Margie Tyner of Columbia, S.C.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. His first wife, Frances Tyner, preceded Mr. Tyner in death.
SPANGLER, Gertrude
Entered into eternal rest, Gertrude Moore Spangler, 101, of North Charleston on the morning of Thursday, February 7, 2002. Her funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 o'clock Saturday, February 9, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, Inc., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, DORCHESTER RD. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Chapel one-hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Mrs. Spangler was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina on April 18, 1900, a daughter of the late William and Margaret Justice Moore. She was the widow of Joseph W. Spangler, Sr. who died in October 1987. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of North Charleston for over 50 years.
Mrs. Spangler is survived by her three sons and daughters-in-law; Tom and Earle Spangler of Charleston, SC, Max and Louise Spangler of Moncks Corner, SC, and Charles "Chuck" and Norma Spangler of Columbia, SC. Her sister, Margaret Lollis Grist of Lexington, SC, her brothers, Bill Moore of Orange County, Ca and Roy Moore of Greenville, SC, 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great grandchildren also survive.
Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church of North Charleston, 4219 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405.
BUKATMAN, Barry
On Sunday, February 3, 2002, Dr. Barry Bukatman of Potomac, Md, beloved husband of Joanne, passed away. Services were held at DANZANSKY-GOLDBERG CHAPEL INC., Rockville. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the Margaret Harris and David Silverman Memorial Brain Tumor Research Endowment Fund, Duke Comprehensive DUNC 3828, Durham, NC 27710.
BURNSED, LeVeta
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of February 6, 2002, LeVeta Dukes Burnsed, widow of Lester Farley Burnsed. Residence, James Island, SC. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services, Saturday, at 10 o'clock in New Beginnings Community Church, Fort Johnson Road. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Friday between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Burnsed was born September 16, 1919, in Savannah, Ga., the daughter of Thomas David Dukes and Beatrice Murdaugh Dukes. She was a member of New Beginnings Community Church.
She is survived by two sons, William F. Burnsed of Summerville, S.C., and Robert L. Burnsed of Charleston, S.C.; one sister, Lurline D. Metts of James Island, S.C.; two brothers, Thomas M. Dukes of James Island, S.C., and Joseph P. Dukes of Johnsonville, S.C.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her son, David L. Burnsed of James Island, S.C.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Beginnings Community Church, 849 Fort Johnson Road, James Island, S.C. 29412.
SEIGLER, James
The relatives and friends of James Arthur Seigler are invited to attend his memorial service in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Saturday afternoon, February 9, 2002 at 1:00 o'clock. Memorials are suggested to the JROTC Drill Team, Ft. Dorchester High School, 8500 Patriot Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29420.
TYNER, Jr., Keith
CHARLESTON RIFLE CLUB: The Officers and Members are invited to attend the Graveside Funeral Services of our late member, Keith Mack Tyner, Jr., at Riverview Memorial Park, Friday, February 8, 2002 at 1:00 o'clock.
BY ORDER OF:
Ed Amerman, Jr., President
RAY, JR., Arthur
Arthur Ray, Jr., 74, of Goose Creek, and widower of Patricia Todd Ray, died Monday, February 4, 2002. Mr. Ray was born in Lugoff, S.C., he was the son of Arthur Ray, Sr., and Marie N. Ray. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Park Circle Presbyterian Church. Mr. Ray was a Management Analyst at the Naval Supply Center in S.C., and the Vitro Corporation in Kings Bay, GA. Survivors include two sons, Arthur M. (Artie) Ray of Hanahan and Edward W. (Eddie) Ray, and one daughter, Cheryl D. Blume of Navarre, FL; one sister, Lucille Todd of Summerville, S.C., and one grandchild, Aaron M. Ray of Hanahan, S.C. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2001 at 2 p.m. Park Circle Presbyterian Church, 4701 Park Circle West, N. Charleston, the Rev. Hill officiant. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite #504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406 or the American Heart Association, 215 E. Bay Street, Suite #204, Charleston, S.C. 29401. The family is being served by the CREMATION CENTER OF CHARLESTON, 11 Cunnington Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29405.
EVANS, Cynthia
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Cynthia Doctor Evans, those of her husband Mr. Raymond Evans, Jr., children: Dikeisha Doctor and Santonio Doctor, sisters and brothers: Mrs. Shirley Pinckney, Mrs. Mable (Vernon) Livingston, Deacon Clyde (Lillian) Doctor, John (Sarah) Doctor, Elder Charles (Cathy) Doctor, Mrs. Theresa Dawson, Ms. Darlene Doctor, Mrs. Vivian (Cedric) Owens and Brenda (Willie) Outley, grands, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins other relatives and friends are invited to attend her home-going service today, February 9, 2002, 1:00 p.m. at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. Mrs. Cynthia D. Evans will repose in the church from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Interment, Sunset Memorial Garden, N. Charleston, S.C. Arrangements entrusted to North Area Funeral Home, Telephone (843) 744-7511.
GOLZ, Thora
The relatives and friends of Thora McCready Golz of Isle of Palms, S.C. are invited to attend her Memorial Service Sunday, February 10, 2002 in Old Saint Andrew's Parish Church at 2:00 o'clock. A memorial open house will be held at her home, 311 Carolina Boulevard, at 3:30 p.m. that afternoon. Family and friends are welcome to attend either or both. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
STOKES, SR., Lewis
The relatives and friends of Mr. Lewis Stokes, Sr., and those of his wife Mrs. Carrie Campbell Stokes, their children Lewis (Susan) Stokes, Jr., Verna (Randy) Faine, Betty (Dennis) Stewart and Cynthia (Harold) Hughes, his brothers Rev. Robert J. (Victoria) Stokes, Joseph Stokes, Lawrence (Martha) Stokes, III and his sister Betty S. Stokes, their grands, sisters-in-law Gloria Stokes, Louise Thompson, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews are invited to attend his funeral services Monday, February 11, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in Greater Oliver Branch A.M.E. Church, 1734 Highway 17 North, Mount Pleasant, S.C. Interment: Church Cemetery. Viewing Sunday afternoon, February 10, 2002 at the funeral home, 3 to 5 p.m. and at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. with family hour from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
BLAKE, Leroy
The relatives and friends of Mr. Leroy P. Blake, those of his wife, Mrs. Yvennia R. Blake, children, Mr. Danny Blake, Mr. Wendell Blake, Ms. Jacqueline Melissa Blake, Mr. Calvin Gadsen and Mr. Leroy Gadsen are invited to attend his funeral services Monday, February 11, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1440 Folly Road, James Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Remains to the church on Sunday at 6 p.m. The family will be receiving friends at the church on Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church on Monday at 12 noon. Interment: Payne RMUE Cemetery, Grimball Road, James Island, S.C.
SIMMONS, Frances
With regret, we inform you that Mrs. Francis Ureka Simmons of 4806 Piedmont Avenue, N. Charleston, S.C. entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 8, 2002. The beloved wife of Mr. James Simmons; those of her children, Mr. Jack Johnson, Ms. Joycelyn Johnson, Mr. Wayne Simmons (Tracy) all of Jacksonville, Fla., Ms. Cecelia Simmons of Ladson, S.C., Mr. Tommy Simmons (Thomacina) of Aiken, S.C., Mr. Larry Simmons, Mr. Joshua Simmons, Mr. James Simmons (Tonya), Mr. Kevin Simmons, Mr. Marquis Simmons, Mr. Willie Simmons; the beloved sister of Ms. Deloris Taylor (Richard) of Jacksonville, Fla.; beloved mother-in-law Ms. Cecelia Simmons. Funeral notice will be announced later. Arrangements are being made by THE AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME. Phone 873-2310.