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JOWERS, Nadine
Nadine Daniels Jowers, 76, died unexpectedly on the morning of Friday, February 8, 2002. Her funeral service will be conducted, 2 o'clock, Sunday afternoon, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL. Entombment will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Chapel one hour prior to the service on Sunday.
Nadine was born in Hanna, S.C., on November 27, 1925, a daughter of the late Henry Owl Daniels and Evie Poston Daniels. She was the manager of the former Starlite Restaurant on Yeamans Hall Road and was a member of the First Southern Methodist Church of Summerville. In addition to her parents, her husband, Thomas Earl Jowers on November 8, 2002, preceded her in death. Her brother Henry Daniels, sisters, Belva Poston, Lily Jones, and Mabel Daniels also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sonia and Robert Zwick of North Charleston, her sons and daughters-in-law, William E. and Elizabeth Jowers of Goose Creek, Daniel D. and Dianne Jowers of Summerville, Carol L. and Pamela Jowers of Ladson. Her sisters, Dora D. Hyman and four grandchildren also survive.
Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association of South Carolina, 1941 Savage Road, Suite 200-A, Charleston, S.C. 29407.

SHEPPARD, Troy
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 7, 2002, Mr. Troy Carloss Sheppard, the beloved son of Mrs. Mary Douzart and Mr. Roy L. Sheppard, step-son of Deacon Eurgin Douzart, father of Dominique and Desiree, grandson of Mrs. Emma L. Griffin, and Rev. Ben Sheppard, brother of Roy Leonard and Tye Sheppard, half-brother of Cynthia and Terrance Sheppard, step-brother of Rosa Mary Jenkins, Leonard, Donnie and Eurgin Douzart. Late residence, 2789 Ranger Dr., North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME. Telephone (843) 744-7511.

MILLER, David
With deepest regrets we inform you of the passing of Mr. David "Chicken" Miller on February 7, 2002, at a local hospital. Late residence, 2133 Bohicket Road, John's Island, S.C. The beloved husband of Mrs. Mary "Rosalee" Miller, devoted father of Isabell Gordon of Charleston, S.C., David Washington (Bernadette) of Savannah, Ga., Debra Jenkins (Larry) of John's Island, S.C., Elliott Miller (Pamela) of Fredricksburg, Va., Eroll Miller of Washington, D.C., brother of James Miller (Elenora), Augusta, Eugene, Prince and Julius Robinson, Pearl Williams, Margie Brightman, Sharon Holbert, Annette Robinson, and Ester Freeman (George), step-son of Edith Robinson, nephew of Eliza Wine and Susan Bishop (Meyers), uncle, Franklin Miller (Pearl), son-in-law of Henrietta Washington, two special friends, Mr. James Singleton and Mr. Charles Choice. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "Chapel of Peace" 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.

SWEEPER, John
With regret, we inform you that Mr. John Henry Sweeper of 207 Foster St., Summer, S.C., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 7, 2002. The beloved father of Mr. William Henry Sweeper, Ms. Margie Sweeper Hunter, both of E. Orange, N.J., and Mr. George Sweeper of Augusta, Ga., the beloved grandfather of Ms. Karen Sweeper, Mr. William Henry Sweeper, Jr., Mr. Micheal Sweeper all of Augusta, Ga., Mr. Kevin Hunter, and Ms. Simone Sweeper, both of E. Orange, N.J. Funeral notice will be announced later by AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME. Phone 873-2310.

WHITEHEAD, May
May Louise Burger Whitehead, 70, of Charleston, died Friday, February 8, 2002. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, February 10, 2002, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Born April 25, 1931, in Athens, Ga., she was a daughter of the late Neal and Janie Lucille Mullins Burger. Mrs. Whitehead was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Whitehead; sons, James Michael Whitehead, Jack Whitehead, Jr., and John Lindsey Whitehead, all of Charleston; daughters, Dorothy Ann Etheridge, Donna Jean Stone, and Deborah Louise Dick, all of Charleston; a sister, Betty Rice, of Winterville, Ga.; brothers, Frank Burger of Athens, Ga., and Neal Burger, of Pittsgrove, N.J.; grandchildren, Adam Wayne Inabinet, James Ryan Whitehead, Amanda Louise Stone, Cassie Ann Whitehead, Jessica Nicole Stone, Ashley Marie Dick, Megan Alise Saunders, Krista Elizabeth Dick and Sean Patrick Etheridge.
The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.
CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME OF N. CHARLESTON is in charge of arrangements.

BURNSED, LeVeta
The relatives and friends of LeVeta Dukes Burnsed, widow of Lester Farley Burnsed are invited to attend her funeral services Saturday, at Ten o'clock in the New Beginnings Community Church. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the New Beginnings Community Church, 849 Fort Johnson Road, James Island, SC 29412.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

SCOTT, Margaret
Margaret Gleaton Scott, 80, of Summerville, S.C., died February 8, 2002, at a Summerville hospital.
Funeral services will be held at First Church of God, Sunday morning, February 10, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Burial will be held at Summerville Cemetery. Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C., this Saturday evening from 6 to 9 o'clock.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to First Church of God Building Fund, 10383 Highway 78, Summerville, S.C. 29483.
Mrs. Scott was born April 9, 1921, in Orangeburg, S.C., a daughter of the late Eddie Gleaton and Mary Muckelvaney Gleaton. She was a member of First Church of God and a homemaker.
Survivors include a son Randy Scott and his wife, Amanda of Summerville; four daughters, Susie Bailey, Mary Londergan and her husband, Don, and Barbara Scott, all of Summerville, and Betty Abdon and her husband, Simeon of Waldorf, Md.; two step-daughters, Beverly Driggers and her husband, Leroy of Summerville, S.C., and Maralese Redick of Charleston, S.C.; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and 12 step-great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.

HORNE, Josie
ST. GEORGE - Mrs. Josie C. Horne, age 80, of 186 Horne-Taylor Road died Thursday February 7, 2002 in White Oak Manor, Charleston SC. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday in the St. George United Methodist Church with Dr. Wash Belangia and Rev. Eddie Davidson officiating. Burial will follow in the St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening at Bryant Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be David Sojourner, Bill Walters, Wilbur Pendarvis, Larry Westbury, T. W. Reeves, Blake Weathers. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Young Christian Workers Sunday School Class. Mrs. Horne the widow of O.M. Horne, Jr. was born July 22,1921 in Chester, SC a daughter of the late Josiah Lee and Daisy Lingo Cuthbertson. She was a graduate of Limestone College and taught school in Ridgeville, Harleyville, and St. George and retired as Attendance Supervisor for School District # 1 in Dorchester County. She was a member of St. George United Methodist Church where she belonged to the Chancel Choir, Young Christian Workers Sunday School Class, United Methodist Women and Mary Bailey Circle. She was a member of Little Book Club, Federated Women’s Clubs of SC and was nominee as Mother of the Year by St. George Women’s Guild in 1977. Surviving are: 2 daughters, Brenda (Mike) Taylor, St. George and Betty (Joey) Pendarvis, Dorchester, SC, 5 grandchildren, Scott A. Mizzell, Westminister, SC, Michael E. Taylor, Jr., St. George, Lee H. Taylor, USN, Norfolk, VA., Lesley Creel, North Charleston, J.H. Pendarvis, Summerville, SC and 4 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. George United Methodist Church, 120 Parler Avenue, St. George, SC 29477 or Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, SC 29416.

CARTER, Jr., John
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 8, 2002, John David Carter, Jr., husband of Lisa Carter. Residence, Charleston, SC. All services will be private. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL. Mr. Carter was born in Charleston, SC, a son of John D. Carter and Betty Holmes Hagendorf. He was an electronics technician with Mt. Pleasant Radio, and he was an avid biker.
Surviving are his wife of Charleston, SC, one daughter, Melinda Carter of Charleston, SC, two step-sons, Brian and Forrest Carter, both of Charleston, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family of John D. Carter, c/o 1714 Eallystockert Road, Charleston, SC 29414.

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, (this) Saturday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock. Memorials are suggested to the JROTC Drill Team, Ft. Dorchester High School, 8500 Patriot Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29420.

STOKES, Louis
EAST COOPER LODGE #470: OFFICERS AND MEMBERS: Your attendance is requested at Oliver Branch AME Church Highway, 17 N. Mt. Pleasant, S.C. on Sunday, February 10, 2002 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Monday, February 11, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. for the Wake and Funeral services of our deceased brother Louis Stokes, Masonic ceremony at wake.
By Order Of:
Isaih Lewis, W.M.
C. Rodney German, Secty.

LEE, Fred
The relatives and friends of Mr. Fred Parker Lee, those of his daughters, Mrs. Audrey (Willie) Williams, Mrs. Cheryl L. Myers, sisters, Mrs. Mabel L. Walker, Mrs. Lim L. Riley, brother, Mr. George G. (Albertha) Lee, brothers-in-law, Mr. Harry M. Murray, Jr., Mr. Richard V. Toomer, Sr., grandchildren, Demetria, Monte, Quanese and Deron are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, February 9, 2002, 1 p.m. at Morris Street Baptist Church, 25 Morris Street, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at Fielding Home For Funerals, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Remains to the church 12 noon Saturday. Interment: Morris Street Baptist Church Cemetery, Charleston, S.C.

BASKETT, Thomas
Captain Thomas S. Baskett died February 7, 2002 in a local Charleston retirement home where he had been living with his wife, Lois, for two years.
Captain Baskett was born in Webster Groves, Mo., on September 4, 1913. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1935 and served with distinction as a submarine commander in the Pacific in World War II. He was awarded two Navy Crosses, two Silver Stars and two Bronze Stars.
Following the war, he served at the New London Naval Base as a submarine commander and subsequently at the U.S. Embassy in London, England, and in Norfolk, Va., where he commanded a destroyer. He later attended the National War College in Washington, D.C., and served three years in Yokosuka, Japan, where he commanded a submarine squadron. His last assignment was as commandant of the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C.
Following retirement from the Navy, he earned his Masters Degree in Mathematics from George Washington University and taught at Georgetown University for seven years. He retired a second time in 1974, and he and Lois split their time between Charleston, S.C., and Pittsfield, Vt., where they also owned a house.
Captain Baskett is survived by his wife, Lois, his son, Thomas R. Baskett living in Lawrenceville, N.J., his grandson, Thomas S. Baskett living in Livingston, Mont., and his great-granddaughter, Dana Baskett also of Livingston, Mont.
Arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 150 Wentworth Street, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Charleston, S.C.

JUDY, Don
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Don Murray Judy are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, (this) Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. Interment, Riverview Memorial Park. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel.

REYNOLDS, Jr., Furman
The relatives and friends of Master Sergeant Furman M. Reynolds, Jr., US Army, retired are invited to attend his funeral services in Ridge Baptist Church (this) Saturday morning, February 9, 2002, at eleven o'clock. Entombment, with full military honors will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Ridge Baptist Church, 2168 Ridge Church Road, Summerville, SC, 29483, or a charity of your choice.

FENDER, Donald
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 8, 2002, Donald Rhett Fender, widow of Jeanette Faircloth Donaldson Fender. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Sunday afternoon, February 10, 2002 at Two o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Saturday evening from Six until Eight o'clock.
Mr. Fender was born in Walterboro, SC, the son of Rhett Fender and Mazie Strickland Connor. He was a retired automobile painter. He was a veteran of the US Army serving with the 101st Airborne Division.
Surviving are one daughter, Donna F. Nash of Charleston, SC, one son, Michael R. Fender of Summerville, SC, three step-daughters, Ellen Wagner of Charleston, SC, Linda Cooper of Charleston, SC, and Sandy Mearkle of Jacksonville, Fl, one step-son, Ronnie Donaldson of James Island, SC, step-father, Cyril C. Connor of Charleston, SC, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, SC 29406.

RELYEA, Sr., Charles
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Relyea, Sr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Saturday, at the graveside in James Island Presbyterian Churchyard at 1:30 PM. Memorials may be made to James Island Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, 1632 Fort Johnson Road, James Island, SC 29412. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

SEABROOK, Alethia
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 8, 2002, Mrs. Alethia McFadden Seabrook, widow of the late William Seabrook, mother of Lily McFadden, Keecia Seabrook Walker (Michael) and Carolyn McFadden Sklute, stepsons, Frank Washington, Michael Seabrook and Raymond Seabrook, grandchildren, Deibra, Samantha and Skylar, sisters, Ruth McFadden Edwards, Deloris Brown and Alfreda Griffin. Late residence, 1603 Rainbow Rd, James Island, SC. Funeral notice later. Friends may call at PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5TH AVE MARYVILLE, 571-2300.

MERRITT, Francis
Mr. Francis Dozier "Top" Merritt, 85, of Moncks Corner, SC a retired finance officer for Berkeley County, died Wednesday in a Charleston nursing home.
The funeral will be at 3:00 PM Saturday afternoon, Feb. 9, 2002 in the First Baptist Church, Moncks Corner. Interment will be in St. John's Baptist Church Cemetery, Moncks Corner. Friends may call at the CHURCH from 2:00 PM until the hour of service on Saturday. Directed by DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Lutheran Hospice, 753 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464, or to the St. John's Baptist Church Cemetery Endowment Fund, 112 East Main St., Moncks Corner, S.C. 29461.
Mr. Merritt was born Feb. 27, 1916 in Williston, SC, a son of Franklin Thomas Merritt and Katherine Jardin League Merritt. Mr. Merritt is a member of the First Baptist Church, Moncks Corner where he taught the men's Sunday school class and was a former chairman of the Board of Deacons. Mr. Merritt was an avid
hunter and fisherman. Prior to his employment for Berkeley County he worked for Flack Jones Lumber Co. of Summerville for many years. Mr. Merritt is a Navy veteran of WWII. He was a graduate of Williston-Elko High School and attended the University of South Carolina. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anna Merritt Montgomery.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Louise Irvin Merritt; a daughter and son-in-law, Sarah Lucille and Ron Thompson of Herriman, TN; a son and a daughter-in-law, F. Logan and Ann Collins Merritt of Columbia; a grandson, Mark Francis Merritt of Sylva, N.C.; and two nieces, Martha Kay Montgomery Hunt and Ann Montgomery Morrow both of Bishopville.

WATERS, Hubert
The relatives and friends of Mr. Hubert Lee (Wink) Waters those of his parents Mrs. Lena Mae Waters, and the late Mr. Thomas Waters, brothers, Messrs. Theodore, Bryant, Thomas, and Odell Waters, sisters, Mrs. Thomasine Johnson, Ms. Minnie Waters, Mrs. Geraldine Lee, Mrs. Hazelle Blandin, Mrs. Brenda Hartwell, Mrs. Alissa Bryson, and Ms. Cindy Waters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, February 9, 2002, 1:00 P.M. at New Hope Baptist Church 2900 Appleton Ave., North Charleston, SC. Rev. Mack Arthur Gadsden, Pastor. The remains will be viewed Saturday, February 9, 2002 at the Church from 12:00 Noon until time of service. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens. 744-2545 OR 1-800-290-5954.

WILSON, Harry
Harry Vallard "Rip" Wilson, 72, of 304 West Main St., Moncks Corner, S.C. a former welder and construction worker, died Thursday in a North Charleston hospital.
The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2002, at the Graveside in Berkeley Memorial Gardens. Interment will follow. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service on Sunday.
Mr. Wilson was born Nov. 17, 1929, in Macedonia, S.C., a son of Harry James Wilson and Louise Johnson Wilson Anderson.
Surviving are, his wife, Josephine Wiley Wilson; his mother of Moncks Corner; a son, Daniel E. Wilson of Moncks Corner; five stepsons, Franklin W. Pierce and James A. Pierce both of Tampa, FL, Ronald R. Pierce of Florida, Parks L. Pierce of Moncks Corner, and Timothy W. Pierce of Neosha, Missouri; a sister, Angela W. Smith of Moncks Corner; a brother, Ray Wilson of Moncks Corner; and several grandchildren.

McCLARY, Bertha
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 7, 2002, Mrs. Bertha Lee McClary of St. Stephen, S.C., mother of Lillie M. Miller (Emery), Beatrice Brown (Robert), Carrie B. McClary, Anna R. McClary of St. Stephen, S.C., Darlene Morton (Toni), John W. McClary (Betty) and Ronald McClary (Arlene) of Baltimore, MD. Funeral notice later.
Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.

GADSDEN, Josh
PISGAH LODGE NO.169, F.&A.M. OFFICERS AND MEMBERS: You are requested to assemble at Pisgah Lodge on Saturday Feb. 9, 2002 at 11:30 a.m. To open a lodge of sorrow and attend the funeral service of our deceased brother Josh W. Gadsden at 1:00 o'clock Saturday Feb. 9, 2002 at Emanuel A. M. E. Church 110 Calhoun St. Craft Fraternally Invited.
By Order Of:
David Bherens, W.M.
Eugene Rouse, P.M., Secty.

LONG, Dorothy
Dorothy Gravely Long, 77, of Charleston, SC, a retired employee with the National Security Agency, and wife of Oris Cecil Long, died February 7, 2002. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Oris Long are invited to attend the graveside funeral services of the latter in Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, Va, Monday morning, February 11, 2002 at Ten O'clock. Friends may call at Oakey's Funeral Home Sunday evening from Six until Seven o'clock. Local arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
Mrs. Long was born on May 26, 1924 in Roanoke, VA, the daughter of the late William M. and Sarah B. Gravely. Surviving are her husband, Oris Cecil Long of Charleston, SC, one son, William Oris Long and daughter-in-law, Victoria L. Long of Frederick, Md, two granddaughters, Amy M. Long and Kimberly A. Fields of Frederick, Md, one grandson, William Matthew Long of Frederick, Md, one great-granddaughter, Alecia A. Fields of Frederick, Md, numerous nieces and nephews.

OAKLEY, Stephanie
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 5, 2002, Stephanie "Stevi" L. Oakley of Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Services Saturday at 3 o'clock in St. John's Island Episcopal Church, Johns Island. A gathering of friends and family are invited to Folly Beach Pier at 5:30 PM.
Ms. Oakley was born December 16, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Steven J. Szucs and Delores "Dee" Price Szucs. She was employed with the St. Johns Cafe' on Johns Island.
She is survived by her mother, "Dee" of Folly Beach, SC; 2 sons, Sean and his wife, Meeka Carmack of Englewood, Ohio and Steven Carmack of Englewood, Ohio; 2 sisters, Rebecca S. Luhrs of Charleston, SC and Teresa Szucs Howard of Union, Ohio; 1 brother, Gregory D. White of Vandalia, Ohio; 3 grandchildren, Cory, Cody and Cara and many other family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Charleston, Inc. 3896 Leeds Avenue, Charleston, SC 29405. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

WITHROCK, George
The relatives and friends of George Frederick "Freddie" Withrock are invited to attend his Funeral Service, 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. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 573, Charleston, SC 29402 or Hospice of Charleston, Inc., 3896 Leeds Avenue, Charleston, SC 29405.

COOLER, Jessie
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 this Saturday afternoon, February 9, 2002, at three o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's North Area Chapel. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Bank of America Building, N. Charleston, SC 29406 or to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Avenue, N. Charleston, SC 29405.

SPANGLER, Gertrude
Funeral services for Gertrude Moore Spangler will be conducted in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, DORCHESTER ROAD, this Saturday, February 9, 2002 at one o'clock. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Chapel one hour prior to the service today. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church of North Charleston, 4217 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405.

TAYLOR, Luther
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 9, 2002, Mr. Luther Taylor of Jamestown, S.C.; husband of Mrs. Bernice R. Taylor of Jamestown, S.C.; father of Mr. Raymond Taylor and Mr. Lee Thomas Taylor both of Jamestown, S.C., Ms. Mary Lee Callum of Long Island, N.Y., Ms. Diane Wade of Spartanburg, S.C., Ms. Loretta Maitland of Atlanta, Ga., Ms. Vivian Beauford of Jamestown, S.C., and Ms. Sherry Singleton of St. Stephen, S.C.; brother of Ms. Noreen Mazyck of Baltimore, Md. Funeral notice later.
Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Moncks Corner, S.C.

BIGELOW, Claudia
PAMLICO - Claudia Jordan Bigelow, 93, widow of Archie Rufus Bigelow, Sr., of Pamplico and North Charleston, died Saturday, February 9, 2002, in Lexington, S.C. She was born February 15, 1908, in Olanta, and grew up in the Evergreen community, daughter of the late Norman Jordan and Minnie Smith. Services are being handled by CAIN-POSTON FUNERAL HOME.
Mrs. Bigelow was a long time resident of North Charleston, S.C., where she was a civilian administrative employee of Charleston Naval Supply Center. She was an active member of the North Charleston United Methodist Church where she was President of the United Methodist Women, a circle leader, and Sunday School teacher for over 50 years.
She is survived by two sons, Ralph Jordan Bigelow (Beth) of Florence, and Rev. Archie Rufus Bigelow, Jr. (Martha) of Irmo; a daughter, Margaret Anne "Peggy" Smith (The Rev. Dr. F. Oscar) of Maggie Valley, N.C. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, Antionette B. Caldwell of Charlotte, Kelley Anne B. Burr of Lugoff, Ralph Jordan Bigelow, Jr., of Wilmington, N.C., Diane B. Sigmon of Darlington, Lynn B. Watson of Irmo, Archie Rufus Bigelow, III, of Irmo, Dr. Franklin O. Smith III of Cincinnati, Ohio, Steven B. Smith of Charlotte, Lt. Col. Michael S. Smith of Warner Robins, Ga., and William C. Smith of Charlotte; and 17 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Annie Lou J. Hill (Jack) of Bowie, Md. Preceding her in death was an infant son, John William Bigelow and seven brothers, Liston Jordan, George Jordan, Herbert Jordan, Norman Jordan, Lonnie Jordan, Charlie Jordan and Dickie Jordan.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, February 10, at CAIN-POSTON FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will be Monday, February 11, 2002, at 2 p.m., in Cain-Poston Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Cooper Stonestreet and the Rev. Chad Davis. Interment will follow in Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to North Charleston United Methodist Church, 1125 Montague Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29045, or a charity of the donor's choice.

HORNE, Josie
ST. GEORGE - Funeral services for Josie C. Horne will be held 3 p.m. Sunday in the St. George United Methodist Church with Dr. Wash Belangia and Rev. Eddie Davidson officiating. Burial will follow in the St. George Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Sojourner, Bill Walters, Wilbur Pendarvis, Larry Westbury, T. W. Reeves, Blake Weathers. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Young Christian Workers Sunday School Class. Mrs. Horne the widow of O.M. Horne, Jr. had retired as Attendance Supervisor for School District # 1 in Dorchester County. Surviving are: 2 daughters, Brenda (Mike) Taylor, St. George and Betty (Joey) Pendarvis, Dorchester, SC, 5 grandchildren, Scott A. Mizzell, Westminister, SC, Michael E. Taylor, Jr., St. George, Lee H. Taylor, USN, Norfolk, VA., Lesley Creel, North Charleston, J.H. Pendarvis, Summerville, SC and 4 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. George United Methodist Church, 120 Parler Avenue, St. George, SC 29477 or Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, SC 29416.

BRAGG, Lillie
Lillie Mosley Bragg, 55, of Ladson, died Thursday, February 7, 2002. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 11, 2002, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Born February 11, 1947, in Camden, South Carolina. She was a daughter of the late Johnny Mosley and Lozzie Bell Thompson Mosley. Mrs. Mosley was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Smith Bragg, Jr., of Ladson; daughters, Sheila Aikman of Ladson, Tammy Davies of Summerville, Cynthia Lynn Register of Fayetteville, North Carolina; sisters, Shirley Branham of Camden, and Theresa Stoner of Columbia; and a brother, Johnny Mosley, Jr., of Camden, South Carolina; and a granddaughter, Leanne Aikman. The family will be receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME OF NORTH CHARLESTON is in charge of arrangements.

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