DOUGHERTY, Francis
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of February 13, 2002, Francis Stearns Dougherty, husband of Louise Ravenel Dougherty. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Saturday, at 2 o'clock in St. Michael's Episcopal Church. Interment, Magnolia Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Friday, between 5 and 7 o'clock.
Mr. Dougherty was born November 9, 1921, in Austin, Minn., the son of William Park Dougherty and Marian Stearns Dougherty. In his youth he became an Eagle Scout and played trombone in the high school dance band. He sang in Carnegie Hall twice with the Dartmouth Glee Club and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1945, where he was captain of the gymnastics team. During World War II, he served on a U.S. Navy minesweeper, which brought him to Charleston. In 1946, he married Julia Vincent Ravenel. He learned the import/export business in New York City.
After returning to Naval Duty for the Korean Conflict, he established in Charleston his own import/export enterprise in 1953. This developed into Dougherty Marine Products, a wholesale distributor of accessories for motorboats, which served boat dealers throughout the Southeast. In 1968 Dougherty Maine was named Boat & Motor Dealers Distributor of the Year. He served as President of the National Marine Distributors Association.
In the 1970's, at a time when the Charleston Opera Company was suffering financial difficulties, he became president of the organization. Over the next five years, under his leadership the company brought to Charleston audiences, "Carmen," "Tosca," "The Mikado," "Il Trovatore," "Aida," "Samson and Delilah," "der Fledermaus," "The Merry Widow," "Trail By Jury" and others.
He volunteered for many civic efforts including adult literacy, Big Brother, HELP, and SCORE. He was an avid bridge player, golfer and dancer. He was a master gardener, a fund raiser with the Lowcountry Girl Scouts and a member of the following organizations, the Sertoma Club, the Agricultural Society, the Carolina Yacht Club, the Country Club of Charleston, the South Carolina Society, the Society of Colonial Wars, the Rotary Club of Charleston, Society of Preservation of Spirituals, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, a founding member of the Charleston Mens Chorus.
He is survived by his wife of Charleston, S.C.; one son, Park R. Dougherty of Charleston, S.C.; two daughters, Renée D. Daniel of Glenwood Springs, Colo., and Dr. Frances D. Snoy of Poolesville, Md., six step-children, Suzanne Ravenel, Arthur Ravenel, III, Renée Brockinton, Eva Ravenel, William Ravenel, Thomas Ravenel, five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Carolina Lowcountry Girl Scouts, 7275 Cross Country Road, North Charleston, S.C. 29418, or the College of Charleston Music Department, 66 George St., Charleston, S.C. 29424, for Production of "Many Moons," an opera by his uncle Celius Dougherty.
PEAGLER, Eva
Eva Oliver Peagler, 77, died on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 13, 2002, after a brief illness. Her memorial service will be conducted at 11 o'clock, Saturday morning, February 16, 2002, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
Mrs. Peagler was born April 25, 1924, in Timmonsville, S.C., a daughter of the late John Wesley Oliver, Sr., and Victoria Jolly Oliver. A graduate of Cross High School, she established and served as the first librarian at Midland Park Elementary School in North Charleston. She was a lifetime member of the South Carolina P.T.A. and Ridgeville Southern Methodist Church. After retirement, she enjoyed spending time at the family cabin in the mountains.
She is survived by her husband, Curtis Wesley Peagler, Sr., with whom she would have celebrated 60 years of marriage in June. Also surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Belma Kay (Howard C.) McKissick of Summerville, Bonnie (Jim) Clark of North Charleston; her son and daughter-in-law, Curtis W. (Luella) Peagler, Jr., of Ridgeville; her four grandchildren, Curtis W. Peagler, III, John W. Peagler, Tamara Dawn Harris and Samuel C. Ray. Her sister, Leola Singletary of Summerville and her brothers, Rudolph Oliver of Tullahoma, Tenn., David Oliver of Pinopolis, S.C., and Herbert Oliver of Beaumont, Texas, also survive.
Memorials are suggested to Ridgeville Southern Methodist Church, 414 School St., Ridgeville, S.C. 29472.
SANDERS, Alfair
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Alfair Green Sanders of McClellanville, S.C. (South Santee Community), wife of Mr. Andrew Sanders, Sr., are invited to attend her funeral services, Monday, February 18, 2002, 2 p.m., at Greater Mt. Zion AME Church, McClellanville, S.C. Interment, Old Board Cemetery. Viewing will be from 3 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. The Eastern Stars will conduct their service at 6 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 200 GRACE ST., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
ADKINSON, Edward
The relatives and friends of Mr. Edward Adkinson, husband of Mrs. Sarah Adkinson, are invited to attend his funeral services, Monday, February 18, 2002, at 1 p.m., at Holly Hill Christian Church, Alvin, S.C. Interment, church cemetery. Viewing will be on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at GETHERS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 220 CHURCH ST., ST. STEPHEN, S.C.
DINGLE, JR., Thomas
Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 13, 2002, Mr. Thomas Dingle, Jr., of St. Stephen, S.C., son of Mrs. Inetha Dingle of St. Stephen, S.C., husband of Mrs. Lucy Dingle of Cross, S.C., brother of Eva Green, Mack Dingle, Robert Dingle, of New York, Brenda Dingle of St. Stephen, S.C., Shirley Dingle of Atlanta, Ga., and Patricia Dingle of Huntsville, Ala. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
GETHERS, Joe
The relatives and friends of Mr. Joe "Rock" Gethers of Bonneau, S.C., are invited to attend his funeral services, Saturday, February 16, 2002, 1 p.m., at Bethel United Methodist Church, St. Stephen, S.C. Interment, church cemetery. Viewing will be Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
GREEN, Aaron
Entered into eternal rest on February 14, 2002, Mr. Aaron (Porch Man) Green, beloved father of Harry, Henry, Marvin, Priscilla, Carolyn, Debra, Shirley, Contrenia (brothers and sisters). Late residence, 637 Spark St. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
PRIOLEAU, Eva
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Eva B. Prioleau, (widow of Mr. George Prioleau, Sr.) those of her children, Mrs. Irene P. Edwards (the late Dr. George Ralph Prioleau, Jr., and the late Mr. Howard Willmard Prioleau), sisters, Mrs. Marie Barnwell and Mrs. Dianne Bennett and brother, Mr. George Brown and sisters-in-law, Helen Glover and Mary Elizabeth Brown are invited to attend her funeral services, Saturday, February 16, 2002, at 12 noon, at Payne RMUE Church, 1560 Camp 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 Friday at 6 p.m. The family will be receiving friends at the church on Friday, from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment, Payne RMUE Cemetery, Grimball Road, James Island, S.C.
HAIGOOD, William
The last religious rites for Mr. William "Bubba" Haigood will be held Saturday, February 16, 2002, 11:00 a.m. at Bethel AME Church, Ridgeville, S.C. Rev. Isaah Pringle, Pastor. Interment Churchyard Cemetery. His sisters, Mrs. Inez Myers and Mrs. Betty Setwick; his brothers, Messers Bobby, Alex, and Melvin Haigood; request his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to attend with them these last rites. Friends may call on the family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Doctor, 561 S. Railroad Ave., Ridgeville, S.C. The family will receive friends tonight from 7:00--8:00 p.m. at the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 BRYAN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C. and PHONE (843) 871-1528, FAX (843) 832-9240.
RICE, Michael
The relatives and friends of Michael W. and Jennifer P. Rice of Moncks Corner, S.C., are invited to attend the funeral services for their infant son, Michael Allen Rice, 1:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon at the graveside in the Powers Family Cemetery. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. this Friday evening.
CRAWFORD, Sandra
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. "Slick" Crawford of St. Stephen, S.C., are invited to attend the funeral services for the latter, 2 p.m. this Friday afternoon, in the St. Stephen Church of God. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Directed by the ST. STEPHEN CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME.
PHILLIPS, Fannie
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Phillips of Goose Creek, S.C., are invited to attend the funeral services for the latter, 1 p.m. this Friday afternoon in the Deer Park Baptist Church. Interment will be in Plantation Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, until 11:00 a.m. and then at the Church from 12:00 noon until the hour of service.
CAIN, Margaret
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. - Margaret Ward Branham Cain, 61, widow of Jerry D. Cain, died Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at the Kershaw County Medical Center.
Born in Lee County, she was a daughter of Geneva Watkins Ward and the late John W. Ward.
Mrs. Cain was a Baptist and a retired nurse.
Surviving are her mother of Bishopville; three daughters, Rose Blackwell of Bishopville, Becky Jenkinson of Lugoff, and Theresa Walters of Folly Beach, S.C.; four grandchildren, Tracey Gladden, Bobby Blackwell, Anna Jenkinson and Will Jenkinson.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of the Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home with Rev. T. W. Mitchell officiating.
Burial will be in the Piedmont Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and other times at the home, 105 Ridge Street, Bishopville.
Memorials may be made to the Bishopville Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 487, Bishopville, S.C. 29010 or to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, S.C. 29210.
HANCOCK-ELMORE-HILL FUNERAL HOME is in charge of the arrangements.
BOUDOLF, SR., Victor
CHARLESTON LODGE #242, B.P.O. ELKS: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral services of our former life member, Victor A. Boudolf, Sr., Friday at 3 o'clock in John Wesley United Methodist Church.
By Order Of:
Leroy R. Baker, Sr., Exalted Ruler
Horace E. Miller, Jr., Secretary
PLYMEL, Mary
Mary Irene Harrell Plymel, 54, of Ladson, wife of David Lamar Plymel, died Monday.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 10 o'clock in Tri-County Cremation Center, Summerville. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
Mrs. Plymel was born on November 10, 1947 in Thomas County, Georgia, a daughter of the late Roy Harrell and Thelma Scoggins White of Cairo, Georgia.
She was a graduate of Thomasville High School in Thomasville, Georgia. She was a merchandiser for American Greeting, Inc.
Surviving are her husband; daughter, Cordie Michelle Plymel of Ladson; sisters, Janice Von Borstel of North Carolina, Sue Cannon of Cairo, Georgia, Bonnie Cox of Thomasville, Georgia; brother, Scott Harrell of Ojai, California.
Arrangements by TRI-COUNTY CREMATION CENTER, 11000 DORCHESTER ROAD, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
BOUDOLF, SR., Victor
The relatives and friends of Victor A. Boudolf, Sr., widower of Mildred Deadwyler Boudolf, are invited to attend his funeral services , Friday, at 3 p.m. in John Wesley United Methodist Church. Interment, private.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
DANDRIDGE, Jewel
The relatives and friends of Jewel V. Dandridge, widow of Arthur F. Dandridge, are invited to attend her funeral services at the graveside, Friday at 2 o'clock in Hopewell Baptist Churchyard, Adams Run, S.C.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
WARD, Margaret
The relatives and friends of Margaret Leitch Ward, widow of Dale Ward are invited to attend her funeral services Friday at 11 o'clock in First Christian Church, Orange Grove Road. Interment, Bethany Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, Florida 32129.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
MYERS, Hattie
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Hattie Myers those of her husband Mr. Joseph H. Myers, children, Heather, Jeanther and Jacquan Myers, mother, Mrs. Polly Alexander, sisters, Mrs. Lillian Whatley, Mrs. Delores Jones, and Ms. Nadine Alexander all of Patterson, N.J. Brothers, Henry Jr. (Katrina), Jesse, Timmie (Louise), Bucky, Edward (Robin), Jerome, Frankie, and Gregory Alexander all of Patterson, New Jersey. Grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews are invited to attend her funeral services Saturday, February 16, 2002, 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthews Reformed Episcopal Church, 5264 Good Street, North Charleston, S.C. Rev. Theodore E. Young, pastor. Friends may call FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, NORTH CHARLESTON, 744-2545 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the church Friday evening, February 15, 2002 from 7-9 p.m. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens.
WADDELL, Winifred
The relatives and friends of Winifred Ann Waddell are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 15, 2002 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Family Life Center, 1695 Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston, S.C. 29407. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 766-1365.
ROBINSON, Mary
The relatives and friends of Mary Ellsworth Robinson, widow of Reginald Edward Robinson, are invited to attend her funeral services in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church this Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL. Memorials may be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 405 King Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
FRAZER, Rosa
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Rosa Lee Wright Frazer, those of her parents, Mrs. Helen Clark Wright and the late Mr. Samuel (Hoppy) Wright, Jr., sisters, Mrs. Betty Heyward (John), Mrs. Marie Wright, Mrs. Jacqueline Lazarus (Lee), nephew, Mr. Steven L. Wright, nieces, Miss Le'Ondra H. and Little Ms. Sa'Lima J. Lazarus, aunts, Ms. Ruth McCray, Mrs. Della Mae Wright, Mrs. Anna Lee Clark, uncle, the late Mr. Henry Clark, special cousins, Mrs. Martha Rhodes (Elijah), Mr. Willie Latten (Elizabeth), Mr. Matthew Brown (Ethel) and a host of cousins are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, February 16, 2002, 2 p.m. at Zion Olivet Presbyterian Church, 134 Cannon Street, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the church on Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to church 1 p.m. Saturday. Interment: Greater St. Luke A.M.E. Church Cemetery, Rantowels, S.C.
ELMORE, Annabelle
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Anna Belle F. Elmore, those of her late husband, Mr. Morris Elmore, children, Mr. Loris Elmore (Sandra B.) of Fayetteville, N.C., Ms. Patricia E. Jackson, Mrs. Janet E. German (John), Mr. Fred Elmore, all of Charleston, S.C., Mr. Charles K. Elmore, daughter-in-law, Ms. Sandra G. Elmore of N.C., sister, Ms. Sadie Gadsden of Charleston, S.C., brother, Mr. Elias T. (Pete) Alston of New York, 24 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of cousins are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, February 16, 2002, 3 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1521 Mosstree Road, North Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. Friends may also view Mrs. Elmore on Saturday, at the funeral home, from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Interment: Hillsboro Brown Cemetery, Charleston, S.C.
ESTES, Karen
The relatives and friends of Karen Anne Estes are invited to attend her memorial services Saturday morning, February 16, 2002 in Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 2545 Bohicket Road at 10 o'clock.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 2545 Bohicket Road, Johns Island, S.C. 29455.
LAFAYETTE, Edward
The relatives and friends of Mr. Edward (Candy) Lafayette, those of his children, R. Malika (Yaw), Eddie Lafayette, Darrall Lafayette (Michelle), Edward Walker (Evelina), sisters, Melvina Walker (James) and Mary De'Chalus, are invited to attend his funeral services, Saturday, February 16, 2002, at 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 1101 Camp 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 Saturday at 12 noon. Interment, Stem Point Cemetery, James Island, S.C.
MCBRIDE, JR., Robert
Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday afternoon, February 13, 2002, Robert Lee "Mac" McBride, Jr., husband of Louise Hutchinson McBride. Residence, Rocks Pond, Eutawville, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee McBride, Jr., are invited to attend the Memorial Services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Sunday afternoon, February 17, 2002, at 2 o'clock. Interment will be private. Friends may call from 12:30 o'clock until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Greenville Unit, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605.
Mr. McBride was born May 31, 1931, in Burlington, N.C., the son of the late Robert Lee McBride and Ethel Margaret Hipp McBride. Mr. McBride was a member of United Church of Christ. He was a Veteran in the United States Navy serving in the Vietnam War and receiving many awards during his career to include the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Certificate (Third Award), Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal, and a member of L. Mendel Rivers Branch #50 Fleet Reserve Association. He was a former member of Carolina Masonic Lodge #375 A.F.M. and presently a member of Vance Lodge A.F.M., S.C., Omar Temple and the Omar "Imps" in Florence, S.C.
He is survived by his wife of Eutawville, S.C.; four sons and daughters-in-law, Ron (Sue) McBride of Florence, S.C., Tim (Joy) McBride of Charleston, S.C., Wayne McBride of Charleston, S.C., and Wayne (Cheryl) Flowers of Summerville, S.C.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan (Randy) Pulley of Goose Creek, S.C., and Linda (Randy) Knight of North Charleston, S.C.; one sister, Hilda Shaver of Salisbury, N.C.; ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
ROURK, JR., William
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William Aiken Rourk, Jr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this (Friday) morning, at 11:00 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Portside Baptist Church, 1179 Remount Road, North Charleston, S.C. 29406, or to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
FREDLOCK, Marie
LUGOFF, S.C. - Memorial services for Marie Goss Fredlock, 75, will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2002, at 11 a.m., in Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church. Rev. Frank Griffith will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church sanctuary. Memorials may be made to Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church, 1206 Lyttleton St., Camdem, S.C. 29020, or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 411, Camden, S.C. 29020.
Mrs. Fredlock died Wednesday, February 13, 2002. Born in Adolph, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Wilbert L. and Leota Kifer Goss. She was a graduate of Mountain State College and a member of Alpha Iota Sorority, Lyttleton Street United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Order of the Eastern Star and former volunteer for Christian Community Ministries.
Surviving are her husband, Stanley R. Fredlock, daughters and sons-in-law, Karen Marie Kendo and Delmar of Harleyville; Marsha Kay Reckley and William of Thurmont, Md., Carla Ellen Engle and Steve of Clarksburg, W.Va.; four grandsons.
JACKSON, Barnard
Barnard Reagan Jackson, 54, of Charleston, husband of Susan Jenkins Jackson, died Wednesday, February 13, 2002. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 16, 2002, at Christ Episcopal Church, Mt. Pleasant. Burial will be in the churchyard cemetery. Friends may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., this Friday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Mr. Jackson was born Tuesday, April 8, 1947, in Germany, the son of Russell Reagan and Frances Mattair Jackson. He was graduated from Lower Richland High School, the University of South Carolina and served his country in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Jackson was a Real Estate appraiser and owner of Jackson Appraisal Service. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church having served on the Vestry, as a Junior Warden of the church, and active in Curisillo. He was a member of the Society of Real Estate Appraisers, Charleston Board of Realtors, and the Middleton Hunt Club. Mr. Jackson loved hunting, boating, and fishing. Surviving are his wife of Charleston; two children, B. Reagan Jackson, Jr., and Elizabeth B. Jackson, both of Mt. Pleasant; two step-children, Elizabeth T. Sykes and Lauren J. Sykes; two brothers, Tucker Weston Jackson of Columbia, Frank R. Jackson of Crofton, Md., and a sister, Lillian M. Jackson of Columbia, S.C. The family requests that memorials be made to the Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy, P.O. Box 21833, Charleston, S.C. 29413, or Christ Episcopal Church, 2304 Highway 17 North, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC., 766-1365.
TISDALE, Cleo
ANDREWS - Cleo Taylor Tisdale, 81, died Wednesday, February 13, 2002, in a Charleston hospital.
Mrs. Tisdale was born in Warsaw Community of Williamsburg County on July 14, 1920, a daughter of the late John Wesley Taylor and Martha Elizabeth Howard Taylor. She was a member of Piney Forest Baptist Church and the church Senior Sunday School Class.
Surviving are, a brother, Wilson J. Taylor of Andrews; a sister, Carrie T. Browder of St. Stephen; and 12 nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Tisdale was predeceased by her husband, J. Ezechiel Tisdale; a brother, Daniel W. Taylor; and a sister, Dorothy Taylor.
Funeral services will be Saturday morning, February 16, 2002, at 11 o'clock in Piney Forest Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. James L. May. Burial will follow in Piney Forest Cemetery under the direction of the Andrews Chapel of MAYER FUNERAL HOME.
The family will receive friends at the church Fellowship Hall immediately following the committal service.
THOMAS, Lula
ESTILL - Mrs. Lula Mae Williams Thomas, 91, widow of the late William Claude Thomas, died Wednesday afternoon in the Harper Convalescent Home in Estill, after an extended illness.
Mrs. Thomas was born in Hampton County, February 3, 1911, a daughter of the late Alfew Holloway Williams and Annie Laurie Cox Williams. She was a retired Merchant, and operated Thomas Grocery Store in Gifford for many years. She was a member of the Lawtonville Baptist Church in Estill, where she was a Sunday School Teacher and active with the Womens Missionary Union. She was also a member of the Eastern Star.
Surviving are, son and daughter-in-law, Donald Edward and Barbara Everett Thomas of Estill; one sister, Gladys W. Crapse of Estill; two granddaughters and husbands, Suzanne and Dicky DeLoache, and Claudia and Todd Miller; two great-grandsons, Brandon and Tyler. Mrs. Thomas was pre-deceased in death by two brothers, James Monroe Williams and Cleveland Woodrow Williams.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Friday, in the Lawtonville Cemetery in Estill, conducted by Rev. Jamie Norris, Lanny Brisendine, and Bobby Stone, directed by the Estill Chapel of PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME. Friends may call at the Chapel in Estill from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, and Friday morning prior to services.
The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the Lawtonville Cemetery Association, in care of Wiggins Hardware, P.O. Box 9, Estill, S.C. 29918, or the Palmetto Hospice, P.O. Box 1123, Bamberg, S.C. 29003.
