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JOHNSON, Justina
MORGANTON, N.C. - A. Justina Johnson, of Lenoir, died Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at Shytle House, Hospice of Burke County after a brief illness. She was 83.Born Almire Justina Bernard on June 10, 1918 in Oriente Province, town of Ceiba Hueca, Cuba, Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of Joseph Babin Bernard, a sugar plantation manager, and Sarah Justina Safford. After a childhood spent in Cuba, she returned with her family to Lenoir where she attended Davenport School and graduated from Lenoir High School in 1935. She attended the University of North Carolina Women's College in Greensboro and graduated in 1939.After college, Mrs. Johnson worked as a secretary for Bernhardt Furniture Company for several years before joining the Waves in 1944. She served for the duration of World War II at Chincoteague Naval Airbase in Virginia where she met and married her first husband, Paul L. Atwood, who was the chief petty officer there.Upon retirement from the Navy in 1954, the Atwoods moved to Edisto Beach, South Carolina, where they established the Atwood Agency, a resort properties real estate company. After Mr. Atwood's death in 1973, Mrs. Johnson retired from the real estate business, spending part of the year at her home in Edisto and part of the year at her vacation home in the Florida Keys.An avid doll collector throughout her life, Mrs. Johnson amassed an extensive collection of dolls of all types and enjoyed designing and sewing clothes for them. She was also a well seasoned traveler, having explored most of the United Sates, Europe, and Mexico. Late in life she developed an enthusiasm for baseball and was especially fond of the Atlanta Braves.Mrs. Johnson moved to Lenoir permanently in 1988 when she married her childhood sweetheart, Burton L. Johnson, a retired Singer executive, now deceased. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Joseph B. and Chris Bernard, of Morganton; nieces, Adrienne B. Marshall, of Fort Meyers; Lucette Bernard of Atlanta; and Jan Bernard of Asheville; one grand-nephew and two grand-nieces.Friends of Tina Johnson can come to her home at 316 Norwood Street, Lenoir, on Saturday, March 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to visit with her family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mrs. Johnson's name to Hospice of Burke County, Inc., P.O. Box 1029, Valdese, N.C. 28690. SOSSOMAN FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family with the arrangements.

HENRY, Edward
GEORGETOWN - Edward Carlton Henry, 75, died Friday, March 1, 2002, at his residence.Mr. Henry was born in Bastrop, La. on February 25, 1927, a son of the late Daniel Francis Henry and Johnnie Cornelius Grice Henry. He moved to Georgetown in 1937 and served in the Army during World War II. Mr. Henry retired as a maintenance foreman from International Paper Company.Mr. Henry was a member of Screven Baptist Church and served his church as a Deacon and Sunday School Director. He was an amateur ham radio operator and received a certificate for his help during Operation Desert Storm. Mr. Henry was also an avid computer enthusiast and a Mason.Surviving are his wife, Ruby Self Henry of Georgetown; two sons, Charles E. Henry of Columbia and William F. Henry of Surfside Beach; a brother, John F. Henry of North Charleston; a sister, Esther H. Standrod of Birmingham, Ala.; and a grandson, Michael E. Henry of Columbia.Funeral services will be 11 o'clock Monday morning March 4, 2002, at Screven Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. R. Wayne Ellis. Burial will follow in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens under the direction of the GEORGETOWN CHAPEL OF MAYER FUNERAL HOME.The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3 until 5 Sunday afternoon, March 3, 2002.

OTT, Alden
Alden Ray Ott, age 80, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. died Thursday, February 28, 2002 in a local nursing home. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Alden R. Ott are invited to attend the Memorial Services of the former, Sunday, March 3, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 3:00 o'clock. Friends may call at Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Chapel one hour prior to the service.Mr. Ott was born in Huntington, New York, a son of Alden S. and Viola J. Ott. He was a retired Electrical Technician with Sperry Gyroscope. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and the U.S. Naval Reserves.Surviving are his wife, Bertha Haskell Ott of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., two daughters, Sheila O. Freres and Cynthia O. LaMay, and one son, Alden Ray Ott, Jr., all of Long Island, N.Y.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 409 King Street, Suite 300, Charleston, S.C. 29403 or American Red Cross, 5290 Rivers Avenue, Suite 300, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.

NOLTE, Virginia
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin T. Nolte are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter in Rutledge Memorial Baptist Church, Saturday morning, March 2, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Rutledge Memorial Baptist Church, 2014 Bee's Ferry Road, Charleston, S.C. 29414.

LIABASTRE, JR., L.
MONCKS CORNER - Mr. Leonard A. Liabastre, Jr., 33, died Friday, March 1, 2002, at MUSC after an illness.Mr. Liabastre was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, a son of Leonard and Mary Alice Mitchum Liabastre. He was a member of Moncks Corner Church of God.Survivors include, his parents, Mary and Leonard Liabastre of Bonneau; four brothers, Calvin Liabastre and Jamie Liabastre, both of Bonneau, Joe Liabastre and Albert Liabastre, both of Moncks Corner; and one sister, Hope Spencer of Bonneau.Funeral service will be at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, March 3, 2002, in the BROCKINGTON FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, LAKE CITY, with burial in the Lake Chapel Cemetery, Johnsonville.The family will have visitation from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Saturday evening in the funeral home.Brockington Funeral Home, Lake City, is in charge.

KEATING, JR., James
James Joseph Keating, Jr., age 69, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., died Friday, March 1, 2002, in a local hospital. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James J. Keating, Jr., are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Monday, March 4, 2002, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, at 1 o'clock. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Chapel, Sunday evening, from 5 until 7 o'clock.Mr. Keating was born in Pennsylvania, a son of James Joseph and Elizabeth Catherine Keating. He was retired vice president of Riggs National Bank, Washington, D.C.Surviving are his wife of Mount Pleasant, S.C.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.

SHUMAKER, Dorothy
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday afternoon, February 28, 2002, Dorothy Mitchum Shumaker. Residence, North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Monday morning, March 4, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel, Sunday evening, March 3, 2002, between 4 and 6. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 409 King St., Suite 300, Charleston, S.C. 29403.Mrs. Shumaker was born March 15, 1921, in Orangeburg County, S.C., the daughter of the late Barney S. Mitchum and Lizzie Jackson Mitchum. Mrs. Shumaker was a member of Deer Park Baptist Church and a retired clerk with Bi-Lo, Inc.She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl A. Brownlee of North Charleston, S.C.; one brother, Andrew Z. Mitchum of Charleston, S.C.; two grandchildren, Lewis Greg Brownlee of North Charleston, S.C., and Cheryl Lynn Brokaw of Goose Creek, S.C., and three great-grandchildren, Courtney Buckner, Logan Brokaw and Zachary Brownlee.

METTS, Vernell
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Metts, Sr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter in J. HENRY STUHR INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, this Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. Interment will follow in Metts Cemetery, Branchville, SC at three-thirty PM. Friends may call at Stuhr's North Area Chapel, 2119 Dorchester Road. Born April 2, 1922 in Walterboro, SC, Mrs. Metts was the daughter of Albert and Mamie Simmons Hodge. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Andrews Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving Mrs. Metts are her husband, J.C. Metts, Sr. of North Charleston, three sons, Julius C. Metts, II, William Lamar Metts and Gerald Richard Metts, all of North Charleston, a brother, Wallace A. Hodge of North Charleston, four Grandchildren and seven Great-Grandchildren.

BOTT, Robert
The relatives and friends of Robert Alan Bott are invited to attend his funeral services at the graveside in Magnolia Cemetery, Saturday at Three O'clock. Memorials may be made to Virginia Student Aid Foundation, P.O. Box 400833, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4833. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

CLEAVER-WORK, C.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lovell Work are invited to attend the Memorial Services of the latter, Saturday at Four O'clock in Keller Hall at the Circular Congregational Church. Burial services will be private. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

MYERS, Myrtle
Myrtle Postell Myers, 91, widow of Harry Myers Sr. of Summerville died March 2, 2002 at her residence.Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon March 5, 2002 at Summerville Baptist Church at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in Summerville Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence, 1893 Central Avenue, Monday evening from 5-9 PM.Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Palmetto Health Hospice, P.O. Box 50820, Summerville, SC 29485 or to: Summerville Baptist Church Building Fund, 4176 Central Ave. Summerville, SC 29483. Mrs. Myers was born October 11, 1910 in Dorchester County, a daughter of Samuel E. Postell and Annie Bivens Postell. She was a graduate of St. Paul's High School where she was captain of the basketball team. She was a member of Summerville Baptist Church where she taught Children's Sunday School.She is survived by 4 sons, Freddie (Peggy) Myers of Summerille, Ray (Clarice) Myers of Paris, TN, Herbert Myers of Summerville, Charles (Betty) Myers of Charleston, 3 daughters, Billie Meek of Bamberg, Lillie Mae (Earl) Mackey of Summerville, Evelyn Rutland of Neese, sisters Prudence Moore of James Island, Pauline Kennington of Jacksonville, Myra Postell of Ravenel, 18 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren.She was predeceased by her husband, Harry Myers, Sr., daughter Emogene Risher, son Harry Myers, Jr., brothers, Fred Postell, Luther Postell, Wilbur Postell.Arrangements by: PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, SC.

MORELLA, Nicholas
Nicholas Anthony Morella, 83, husband of Joan Franklin Morella, of Summerville, SC died Friday, March 1, 2002 at a local hospital. A Funeral Mass will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church. Interment will be private. Mr. Morella was born June 12, 1918 in Brooklyn, NY a son of Como Morella and Mary Grace Mucciggrosso. He was a member of St. John the Beloved Catholic Church. He was a World War II Army Veteran and was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W. 6763.Survivors include his wife of Summerville, SC, daughter Betty Hilliard of Summerville, SC brother, Phillip Morella of New Jersey. 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, SC.

MURRAY, Rodney
Thomas Rodney Murray, 61, of Summerville, died Friday, March 1, 2002, after an extended illness.Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 4, at 1PM at the Parks Funeral Home Chapel in Summerville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at PARKS FUNERAL HOME on Sunday from 6-8 pm.A lifelong resident of the Lowcountry, Mr. Murray was born in Summerville on March 17, 1940. He was the son of Beatrice Sweat Murray Mackey and the late Joseph Gordon Murray, Jr. He graduated from Summerville High School and attended Georgia Tech. Mr. Murray retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard in 1986, where he had served as local and national president of the Federal Managers' Association.He is survived by his mother and stepfather, John Mackey, of Summerville; his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Gene Creson, and grandson Eric, all of Summerville; daughter Elaine Murray of Summerville; daughter Allison Shea and her two children, Julianna Johnston and Matthew Shea, all of Atlanta. Additional survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Miriam and Buford Joiner of Atlanta; sister Gloria Smith of Summerville; brother, Fred Murray, Sr., of Bonneau; sister and brother-in-law Linda and W.T. Patterson of New Concord, Kentucky; and his former wife, Jane Willett Murray, of Summerville. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, SC.

GOURDINE, Isaac
Entered into eternal rest on February 25, 2002 in Maryland, Mr. Isaac Gourdine, the beloved husband of Mrs. Mary Simmons Gourdine, father of Monica Gourdine and Lamar Gourdine, son of Mr. Wesley E. Gourdine, brother of Wesley (Ruby), Donnell (Carolyn), Kenneth (Ella), Herman (Jennifer), Charles (Sandra), Jerome (Beth), Barbara (James), Thomasina (Johnny), Deborah, Harriett and Katherine (William); brother-in-law of Teddy, Sr. (Gloria) Simmons, Elnora, Fredericka (Levi), Joan and Debra; nephew of Mary Gallashaw, Carrie (Bennie) Ellis and Fred Chavis are invited to attend his funeral service on Monday, March 4, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. in Payne RMUE Church, 1560 Camp Road, James Island, S.C. Interment Payne RMUE Church Cemetery. There will be no wake service. Remains will lie in state at the church on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.

ROGGE, John
John Frederick Rogge, 82, widower of Muriel E. Rogge, of Summerville, S.C. formerly of Glastonbury, Conn., died February 28, 2002 in Alexandria, Va.A Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church Tuesday morning, March 5, 2002 at 9 o'clock. Entombment will be in Summerville Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C. Monday evening from 7-9 p.m.Arrangements by Parks Funeral Home, Summerville.

SKIPPER, William
William Charles (Bill) Skipper, age 84, of 1046 Smoak Road, Dorchester, died Saturday March 2, 2002 in Colleton Medical Center, Walterboro after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in the St. Matthews Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Bryant Funeral Home, St. George. Mr. Skipper was born November 11, 1917 in Bishopville, S.C. a son of the late John Norwood and Ida Mae Brown Skipper. He was a retired painter and farmer and was a member of St. Matthews Baptist Church in Grover. Surviving are his wife, Eula Mae Rudd Skipper, Dorchester, a son, William C. Skipper, Jr., Camden, a daughter, Frances S. Shannon, St. Matthews, 3 step-sons, Joseph Edward Smoak, Summerton, Charles William Smoak, Dorchester, George Oliver Smoak, St. Matthews, a step-daughter, Carol S. Kirkland, St. George, 13 grands.

SANDERS, Josephine
Josephine "Jo" Smith Sanders, 77, of Summerville, died Saturday morning at her residence.Funeral service will be held on Monday, March 4, 2002 at 2 o'clock in JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME Chapel, Summerville. Burial will be in Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville.Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, P. O. Box 591, Union, South Carolina 29379.Friends may call at JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME from 6 until 8 o'clock this evening.Ms. Sanders was born on March 3, 1924, in Batesburg, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Muriel Sanford Smith and Maggie James Smith.Ms. Sanders attended Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina schools. She was a retired inspector with Kayser-Roth and J.P. Stevens Textile Mills. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Union, South Carolina.Surviving are 3 sons, Joseph E. Smith, Jr. of Sumter, S.C., Erick Smith of Farmington, Mo., Eugene Smith of Whitmire, S.C.; 3 daughters, Helen S. Mains of Summerville, Eleanor Lucille Brown of Irmo, S.C., Eleanor Lucille Brown of Irmo, S.C., Delvia S. Craven of Fayetteville, N.C.; 2 brothers, Monroe Smith of Newberry, S.C., Watson Smith of Batesburg-Leesville, S.C.; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren.Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.

MCHONEY, Frank
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 1, 2002, Mr. Frank McHoney, beloved husband of Mrs. Eleanor Swinton McHoney, father of Lonnie Moultrie, Eddie Moultrie, Rose Marie VanDyke, Alphonso Moultrie, Jacqueline Landingham, Floyd T. Swinton, Ray Moultrie, Alice Swinton, Delton Moultrie, Lisa Swinton and Kevin Swinton, brother of Sadie McHoney, Patricia Seabrook, Ethel Drayton and Fred Campbell, grandfather of a special granddaughter, Krista Swinton, uncle of a special nephew, Herbert Patterson, uncle of a special niece, Katrina Patterson. Late residence: 5188 Florence Terrace, Hollywood, S.C. Funeral notice later.Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "CHAPEL OF PEACE' 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.

FIELDS, Thadoshia
Entered into eternal rest on March 2, 2002, Mrs. Thadoshia Annette Fields, beloved wife of Mr. Wilbur Fields, mother of William Wilson Green, Wilbur Fields, Jr., David Fields and Stanley Theodore Fields.Daughter of Mrs. Bernice Green and the late Mr. Robert (Hicky) Green; sister of Jerry Washington, Albertha C. Dumas, William Green (Shirley), Ernest Green, Rodrick Green, Vera Green and the late Pearl Lessington and the late James Green. Late residence, 132-A Alexander Street, Charleston, S.C.Friends may call at Mrs. Bernice Green, mother of deceased, 92 Nassau Street and at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.

STEWART, Ruby
Ruby Elaine Champy Stewart, 78, of Mansfield, Georgia, formerly of Yonges Island, died Friday, March 1, 2002, after an illness.Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, at CAROLINA FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens.Born January 15, 1924, in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late John Thomas and Elizabeth Demme Champy. Mrs. Stewart was a dietician with the South Carolina Public Schools. She was a member of Charleston Rifle Club and the Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Stewart was a member of Ravenel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis W.C. Stewart, Sr. Survivors include: daughters, Juanita "Nita" Thelen, of Mansfield, GA, Debra S. Bemis, of Cape May Courthouse, NJ; sons, Louis W.C. Stewart, Jr., of Johns Island and Jeb Stewart of Yonges Island; a brother, John Champy, of Williston, SC; eight grandchildren, David Millwater, Alex Millwater, Kerrie Watson, Bo Bemis, Anna Bemis, Sarah Bemis, Donna Stewart and Thomas Stewart; and three great grandchildren, Andrew Watson, Emily Watson, and Madison Millwater.The family will be receiving friends from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Monday at the Funeral Home.

THOMPSON, Annie
Annie Laurie "Ann" Nichols Thompson, 58, of Albany GA, died Thursday, February 28, 2002. Ann was born in Charleston, SC on Saturday, October 16, 1943, the daughter of Hal Carter Nichols, Sr. and Annie Laurie Turner Nichols. She was an active member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Albany and worked for the Dougherty County School System of Georgia as an Accountant. Ann is survived by her son, Geoffrey Thompson of Albany, GA; her brothers: Hal C. Nichols, Jr. of Knoxville, TN., Vic Nichols of Charleston, SC., W. Frank Nichols of Summerville, SC; and her sister, Ruth Lynn Nichols Ellison of North Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Ann Thompson are invited to call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY, CHARLESTON, Monday, March 4, 2002 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 PM. Her Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at the Park Circle Presbyterian Church, 4701 Park Place West, North Charleston, SC 29405. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her name to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1111 5th Ave., Albany, GA 31707. Arrangements by James A. McCalister Funeral Home, (843)766-1365.

LABAYNE, Annie
Annie F. LaBayne, 86, of Goose Creek died Saturday, March 2, 2002 at a local hospital. Born March 15, 1916 in Savannah, GA she was the daughter of Robert Grady and Annie McBreyer Flynt (nee Cushing). She was a member of the Summerville Seventh Day Adventist Church. Her husband, Frederick W. LaBayne, two brothers Robert Flynt and William Flynt, and sister Margaret Flynt preceded her in death. She is survived by her brother Charles E. Flynt, Goose Creek; and three sisters: Eleanor Cave, Sylvania, GA, Lillian Crawford, East Avon, NY, and Marie Geier, Brookeville, MD. Funeral services will be held at 7 PM Monday, March 4, 2002 in the chapel of MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 PM, one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Savannah GA.

KNIGHT, Lawrence
Mr. Lawrence H. Knight, 71, of 800 West 2nd Street in Hampton, died Wednesday, February 20, at his residence in Hampton.Mr. Knight was born April 20, 1930 a son of the late Fred and Emma Wilson Knight. He had retired as a City Worker with the town of Akron, Ohio and was an Army Veteran.Surviving are: Five sons: Lester, Robin, Lawrence, Larry and Terry Knight; one daughter: Kathleen; and two sisters. Graveside services will be 11 A.M. Tuesday in the Hampton Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Claude Hydrick, and directed by PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME in Hampton. Friends may call at the Chapel in Hampton Tuesday morning prior to services.

COOPER, Vivian
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Saturday, March 2, 2002. Mrs. Vivian L. Cooper. Residence: Denmark, SC. She is the beloved wife of Mr. Sam Cooper and beloved mother of Oliver Snipe; Yvonne Ashe; Norman, Robert, Carole, and Ilean Snipe. Anthony, Joseph and David Vice. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 121 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC (Downtown) Phone 723-3066.

HORRY, Rosa
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Saturday, March 2, 2002. Mother Rosa (Inez) Middleton Horry. Residence: 7708 Moberry Road, Ravenel, SC. She is the beloved wife of the late Mr. Joseph Horry Sr. and Beloved Mother of Mrs. Nancy H. Hines (Edward II); Rev. Joseph Horry, Jr. (Jacqueline); Mrs. Mary E. Turmon (Phelix); Mr. Leonard Horry (Betty); Mr. David Earl Horry; Mrs. Miriam C. Polite (George Randall); Mr. James Vernon Horry (Gwenevera) and Miss Sharon Denise Horry and the late Mr. Robert Lee Horry. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME INC., 121 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC (Downtown). Phone 723-3066

PEPPERS, Bessie
REESEVILLE - Mrs. Bessie Jones Peppers, 81, of 1779 Community Drive, Reeseville, S.C. died Tuesday, February 26, 2002 in a Walterboro hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at St. Mark United Methodist Church, St. George, S.C. with Dr. John H. Elliott, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery directed by Ling Funeral Home of St. George. (843)563-3589.Mrs. Peppers was born June 26, 1920 in Reevesville, S.C., a daughter of the late Willie Jones and Mrs. Annie Boyd Jones. She was the widow of Isaac Peppers. She was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church where she served as a member of the United Methodist Women and the Senior Choir. She was a retired factory employee who worked for more than thirty years in New York City. She attended the public schools of Dorchester County.Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Linda Phillips Warren of Beaufort, S.C. and Mrs. Annie P. George of New York City; one son, Joseph "J.D." Coker of Newport News, VA, a son-in-law, David Warren of Beaufort, S.C. and one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Marie Coker of Newport News, VA. She is also survived by five grandsons, one brother, Willie McCray Jones of St. George and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family hour will be held Monday, March 4, 2002 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the St. Mark United Methodist Church. LING FUNERAL HOME, P.O. Box 595, St. George, S.C. 29477. (843)563-3589.

SINGLETON, Ivory
With regret, we inform you that Mr. Ivory Singleton of Ladson, SC entered into eternal rest on March 1, 2002. The beloved husband of Mrs. Jacalyn Singleton. The beloved father of Ms. Dedra Cobbs of El Paso, TX, Mr. Jason Singleton of Ladson, SC and Mr. Tyson Bannister of Orangeburg, SC; the beloved grandfather of Master Juan Wayne Cobbs; The beloved brother of Ms. Barbara Washington, Ms. Marcella Ladson, Ms. Bessie Linen all of Summerville, SC, Ms. Deloris Cobin (Joseph) of Ridgeville, SC, Ms. Laureen Simmons (Charlie) of Moncks Corner, SC, Mr. Melvin Singleton (Vanessa), and Earvie Singleton (Syrinia) both of Lincolnville, SC. Funeral arrangements are being made by AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME. Phone 873-2310

COAKLEY, Terry
Entered into eternal rest on March 2, 2002, Ms. Terry V. Coakley, the beloved mother of Nekia Coakley, Sherean Coakley, Kimberly Coakley, Melissa Coakley, Deshawn Coakley and Maurice Coakely, daughter of Betty Williams, sister of Kevin Johnson, Charles Temple, Deborah Simmons, Karen Heggins, Renee Johnson, Annette Mack, Yvette Smalls, Jeanine Johnson and Tonya Johnson. Late residence 82 D Johnson Street, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at 61 G Romney Street, Charleston, S.C. Funeral Notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME INC.

HILTON, Janie
HILTON - Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 27, 2002, Mrs. Janie Cohen Hilton, beloved mother of Mrs. Ida Warfield (Robert). The relatives and friends of Mrs. Janie C. Hilton and those of her daughter, Mrs. Ida Warfield (Robert), sister, Ms. Eva Ford, nieces, Ms. Kathleen Bryant, Mrs. Cinluretha White, other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services on Monday, March 4, 2002, 1 p.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 2419 Bohicket Road, John's Island, S.C. Rev. Talmadge Stanton, Sr., Pastor. Rev. N.A. McClennon, Interim Pastor, officiating. Remains will lie in state at Bethlehem United Methodist Church on Monday from 12 noon until the hour of service. Family will be receiving friends at WALKER'S MORTUARY this evening (Sunday) from 7-8 p.m. Arrangements by Walker's Mortuary "CHAPEL OF PEACE", 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.

PRICE, SR., Benjamin
WALTERBORO - Benjamin Price, Sr., 90, died Wednesday, February 27, 2002 in Hanahan, S.C. The funeral service is scheduled for Monday, March 4, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Aimwell Presbyterian Church, John C. Miller, Pastor. Burial directed by MAREE TRACY FUNERAL HOME will be in Live Oak Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-7 p.m. on Sunday.

EDWARDS, Kathleen
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Kathleen J. (Kat) Edwards, those of her husband, Mr. Carlton S. Edwards, grandson, Mr. Carlye B. Hamilton, Jr., children, Mr. Bernard C. Hamilton, Sr. (Janie), Mr. Carlton S. Edwards, Jr. (Laverne), Ms. Laverne E. Edwards, Mrs. Kathy A. Wilson (James), Ms. Lisa Y. Edwards and the late Stanley E. Hamilton and the late Shawn C. Edwards. Sisters, Mrs. Vivan J. Fields, Mrs. Thelma Coley, and her late brother, Mr. Thomas Johnson, sister-in-law, Ms. Mary Pezant, brothers-in-law, Mr. James Edwards and Mr. Julian Edwards, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of cousins are invited to attend her funeral services on Monday, March 4, 2002, 1 p.m. at Springfield Baptist Church, Hwy. 61. 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 Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church 12 noon Monday. Interment: Springfield Baptist Church Cemetery.

STORY, Wayne
Wayne J. "Chief" Story, 57, of Woodford, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002 in Woodford. Born in Florida, he had retired at the rank of Chief in the Navy, having served in the submarine service. He was active with the Civil War Battlefield Trust and had been an EMT with the Ladysmith Vol. Rescue Squad. Survivors include his wife Mary Story; a son, James B. Story of Maputo, Mozambique; a daughter, Elaine Helmly of Moncks Corner, S.C.; a step-son, Brian Shallenberger of Beaverdam; a step-daughter, Marsha Sirks of Fredericksburg; two brothers, James Story of Pass Christian, Mississippi and Charles Story of Charleston, S.C.; two grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. A funeral service will be Tues., March 5, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the STORKE FUNERAL HOME, BOWLING GREEN. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Monday, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ladysmith Rescue Squad or the Civil War Battlefield Trust.

BROWN, Mark
Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 4, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. in Dorchester Memory Gardens for CW04 Mark Neal Brown, (U.S.N. Retired) of Summerville, who died on Thursday, February 28, 2002, at his residence. Pastor Michael B. Lewis, will officiate. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 GLENN MCCONNELL PARKWAY, CHARLESTON, S.C.Mr. Brown was born in Danby, Vermont on November 15, 1937, and served 30 years in the United States Navy, retiring in Groton, Connecticut in 1988. He was a member of Cathedral of Praise.Surviving are his wife, Mary Lynn Clark Brown, two daughters, Michelle B. Ferguson (The Reverend Bradley C. Ferguson) of Apex, North Carolina; Karie B. Calhoun (Brian R. Calhoun) of North Charleston and a granddaughter, Lindsay K. Ferguson; brothers, William M. Brown of Wallingford, Vermont; Corey J. Brown, of Pawlet, Vermont; Nelson D. Brown of Salem, New York; Cecil W. Brown of Pawlet, Vermont and a sister Tulita B. Cleveland of Wells, Vermont.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Lymphoma Research Foundation of America, Inc., 8800 Venice Boulevard, Suite 207, Los Angeles, Calif., 90034; or to a charity of one's choice.The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the Brown residence.

KEATING, JR., James
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James J. Keating, Jr., are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Monday, March 4, 2002, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, at 1 o'clock. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Chapel, Sunday evening, from 5 until 7 o'clock.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.

OTT, Alden
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Alden Ray Ott are invited to attend the Memorial Services of the former, Sunday, March 3, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 3:00 o'clock. Friends may call at Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Chapel one hour prior to the service.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 409 King Street, Suite 300, Charleston, S.C. 29403 or American Red Cross, 5290 Rivers Avenue, Suite 300, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.

SHUMAKER, Dorothy
The relatives and friends of Dorothy Mitchum Shumaker are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Monday morning, March 4, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel, this (Sunday) evening, March 3, 2002, between 4 and 6. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 409 King St., Suite 300, Charleston, S.C. 29403.

JACOBS, Pearlie
CONWAY - Pearlie M. Jacobs, age 86, of Magrath Ave., died Friday, March 1, 2002, at his residence following an illness.Mr. Jacobs was born in Loris, a son of the late John Clinton and Cora Faircloth Jacobs. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Conway and a former Deacon and member of the Annex Bible Class. Mr. Jacobs was a farmer in the Pleasant Grove Church Community and was a member, and deacon, of Pleasant Grove Church. He began selling insurance with Liberty Life Insurance Company in 1941, helped sell stock and insurance with Investment Life & Trust Company. Mr. Jacobs was owner and operator of Pearlie Jacobs Insurance Agency in Conway and sold insurance for 61 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, especially quail hunting. Mr. Jacobs was a member of Gunters Island Hunting Club and Campfield Hunting Club. He was also a member and past president of the Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, Masonic Loge #65 AFM, and a member of the Scottish Rite and Omar Temple of the Shrine of Charleston. He was predeceased by his wife Gladys Prince Jacobs.Surviving are, two sons, Jimmie Jacobs of Conway and his wife, Doris and Roger Jacobs of Myrtle Beach and his wife Sandra; one brother, Hayward Jacobs of Charleston; two sisters, Estaleen Prince of Loris and Olene Lepidas of Cypress, Calif.; four grandchildren, Jarrett Jacobs and his wife, Dr. Ginger Jacobs, Dawn Haithcock and her husband, Tony, all of Conway, Holly Tweedell and her husband Chris and Amber Lynn Jacobs all of Myrtle Beach; two great-grandchildren, Maggie Haithcock and Skyler Jacobs, both of Conway.Funeral services will be held, 3:30 p.m., Sunday, at the First Baptist Church of Conway, with the Rev. Steve Hadden officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, directed by GOLDFINCH FUNERAL HOME, CONWAY CHAPEL.The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home.Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church of Conway, Building Bridges Fund, P.O. Box 415, Conway, S.C. 29528, or to Maple Baptist Church, 4500 Hwy. 65, Conway, S.C. 29526, or to Hospice of Winyah, 2591 N. Frazier St., Georgetown, S.C. 29440.

CLIPPERT, John
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of February 28, 2002, John R. Clippert, husband of Mary Sue Nankervis Clippert. Residence, Johns Island, S.C.The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Clippert are invited to attend the memorial services of the former in The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Saturday morning, March 9, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Interment will be private. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.John Reuss Clippert was born in Detroit, Mich., on November 21, 1924. His father, Harrison F. Clippert, was a native of Detroit and his mother, Ethelyn Reuss Clippert, was originally from New Orleans. John was educated in the public schools of Detroit and attended the University of Michigan, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He was an honor graduate of the engineering school and was awarded a degree in aeronautical engineering in 1947. His college years were interrupted by services in the US Navy Air Corps during World War II as a naval aviation cadet.After receiving his degree, John worked for Stinson Aircraft Corporation in Detroit for a short while before joining a long-standing family business, the Clippert Brick Company, located in Dearborn, Mich. He remained with the company for his entire business career; serving as President until his retirement in 1985.John married Mary Sue Nankervis, of Detroit, on September 17, 1949. They relocated to Seabrook Island, S.C. in 1986. While active in business in Michigan, John served on the vestry of Christ Episcopal Church, Dearborn, and as a Rotarian. He enjoyed playing golf and was a member of the Dearborn Country Club. His activities while a Seabrook resident included membership in the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club and the Club at Seabrook Island.Surviving are his wife of Johns Island, S.C.; two sons, James Nelson Clippert of Dearborn, Mich., and Geoffrey John Clippert of St. Charles, Ill.; two brothers, George Harrison Clippert of Camden, Ark., and Charles Frederick Clippert of Bloomfield Hills, Mich.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, for outreach activities, 4416 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, S.C. 29455, or to Buckhorn Children's Foundation, 116 Buckhorn Lane, Buckhorn, Ky. 41721.

HOBBY, Sr., Roy
SUMMERTON - Roy T. "Tom" Hobby, Sr., 77, husband of Martha "June" Hobby, died Sunday, March 3, 2002, at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence.
Born July 28, 1924, in Decatur, Ga., he was a son of the late Roy Deneke and Madolyn Winter Hobby. He was a retired executive with Southern Bell Telephone Company, an Episcopalian, a Rotarian, a member of the Exchange Club, an avid youth sports coach, a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a W.W.II U.S. Air Force veteran.
He is survived by his wife of Summerton, two sons, Roy T. Hobby, Jr., of Conway, and Raymond D. Hobby of Newberry; two daughters, Robin Mullis of Charlotte, N.C., and Rhonda D. Hobby of Summerton; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one nephew, and one niece. He was preceded in death by a sister, Gertrude Breeding.
Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m., Monday evening, in the chapel of STEPHENS FUNERAL HOME IN MANNING.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of America, 302 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, N.C. 28806.
Stephen Funeral Home of Manning is in charge of arrangements.

SKIPPER, William
DORCHESTER, S.C. - William Charles (Bill) Skipper, age 84 of 1046 Smoak Road, Dorchester died Saturday March 2, 2002 in Colleton Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday in the St. Matthews Baptist Church with Rev. Lloyd Brunson officiating. Burial will be in the St. George Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Grandsons Robert L. Shannon, Robert G. Chapman, Glenn Rusty Shannon, Billy L. Shannon, Charles R. Kirkland, Charles W. Smoak, Jr. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Bryant Funeral Home, St. George. Mr. Skipper was born November 11, 1917 in Bishopville, SC a son of the late John Norwood and Ida Mae Brown Skipper. He was a retired painter and farmer and was a member of St. Matthews Baptist Church. He was a Navy veteran of WW II. Surviving: wife, Eula Mae Rudd Skipper, Dorchester, a son, William C. Skipper, Jr., Camden, a daughter, Frances S. Shannon, St. Matthews, 3 Step-sons, Joseph Edward Smoak, Summerton, Charles William Smoak, Dorchester, George Oliver Smoak, St. Matthews, a step-daughter, Carolyn S. Kirkland, St. George. 21 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren.

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