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CHEARS, Beatrice
MILLEN, GA. - Mrs. Beatrice Landing Chears, 86, formerly of Charleston Heights, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002.
She was born in Screven County, a retired instructor for the South Carolina Department of Vocational & Rehabilitation and a member of the Millen Church of God.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a. m. Friday, March 22, at the Millen Church of God with Rev. Wilma Byrd officiating. Burial will follow in the Elam Cemetery.
Survivors include her two sons, John T. Chears of St. James, MO and Charles T. Chears of Charleston, SC and a brother, Debenuion Landing of Columbia, SC., seven grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren.

KING, Thomas
Mr. Thomas George King, 63, of Woodstock, Ga., formerly of North Charleston, S.C., a former employee of Shell Agricultural Chemical Co., died Monday, March 18, 2002, in Atlanta, Ga.
Funeral services will be 4 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2002, in St. John's Baptist Church Cemetery, Moncks Corner. Burial, directed by DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, will follow.
Mr. King was born August 13, 1938, in Florence County, S.C., a son of George King and Carolyn Eaddy King. Mr. King was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a graduate of Clemson University and received his masters degree from Florida State University.
Surviving are his wife, JoAnn Metts King; two daughters, Ruth K. Donahoo of Dunwoody, Ga., and MaryClaire King of Paris, France; his mother of Pine Log; a sister, Gail Simmons of Pine Log; mother-in-law, Orby M. Metts of Moncks Corner; sister-in-law, Mildred M. Mills of Macedonia; brother-in-law, William M. Metts of Moncks Corner; and three grandsons; Eliot, Keegan, and Jonah.

GASKINS, Jon-Luc
Jon-Luc Gaskins, infant son of Hoyle Bruce and Tammy Ann Barlett Gaskins of John's Island died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in Charleston. Jon-Luc was born March 19, 2002. Funeral services will be at 4:15 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2002, at the graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery. Surviving are his parents of John's Island, two brothers, Billy Lee Harrison, III, and Jarrod Levi Harrison both of John's Island, maternal grandparents, Allen Biering of Greenville, Patricia Ann Lee of Wallahalla, paternal grandparents, Jerry and Rhoda Haynes of John's Island, maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Bartlett of Blythe, Ga., paternal great-grandmother, Sadie Mae Herndon of James Island, paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haynes of Mulvane, Kan. Memorials may be made to the Carolina Children's Charity, 811 St. Andrews Blvd., Charleston, S.C. 29407. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., 766-1365.

SCARBOROUGH, Gloria
Gloria Cuzzell Scarborough, 72, of Charleston, died Monday, March 18, at her residence. Born in Charleston to the late Anthony Aloysius and Gertrude Davis Cuzzell. Mrs. Scarborough was married to the late Harry Lawrence Scarborough, Jr. She was a 1946 graduate of Bishop England High School, a member of the Shepherd Center of Charleston, Notre Dame Club of Charleston, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority of 50 years, a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, Nativity Leisure Club, Charter Member of the Perpetual Adoration Society, and a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. After many years of service, Mrs. Scarborough is survived by her son, Harry L. Scarborough, III, of Charleston, four daughters, Ann S. Robertson of Charleston, Trudy S. Coffey of Charleston, Ruth S. Baker and husband Rodney of Charleston, and Bobbi Scarborough Harrell and husband Larry of Rome, Italy. Also survived by four grandchildren, Michael E. Coffey, Jennifer M. Baker, Jonathon T. Baker, and Mark S. Robertson all of Charleston. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 21, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to either the Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., N. Charleston 29405, or the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Building Fund, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston, 29407.
MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, is serving the Scarborough family.

GRAMPUS, Nathaniel
Entered into eternal rest in New York, Sunday, March 17, 2002, Mr. Nathaniel Grampus. He is the son of the late Cephus and Celia Grampus; husband of Mrs. Ethel Grampus; father of Nathaniel Grampus, Jr., Steven Grampus, Jonathan Grampus, Margie Coles and Bridgette Grampus; brother of Larry, Clarence, William, Ernest, and Sam Grampus, Kathaleen Jennings, Julia Chaplin and Margaret Gordon. Friends may visit at the homes of Clarence Grampus (Baptist Hill Rd) and Margaret Gordon (7498-A Hwy. 165). Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOLLYWOOD CHAPEL 889-6485.

DAY, Ray
Ray L. Day, 76, of McComb, Miss., and formerly of Mansfield, La., passed away March 19, 2002, at Southwest MS Regional Medical Center. Mr. Day was a retired Major in the United States Army - Air Force Reserves. Mr. Day was a graduate of Louisiana Tech with a degree in Civil Engineering and Louisiana State University with a degree in engineering. He was also a retired plant manager for International Paper Co. in Mansfield, La., after 26 years of employment.
Mr. Day was preceded in death by his parents; Ora Coe Day, Sr., and Blanche Adams Day, two brothers, Ralph Day and Ora Coe Day, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Lilly Augusta Day of McComb, two daughters, Anna Clara Day Roberts of McComb and Mary Elizabeth Day Washington of Creswell, Ore., one son, Richard Alvin Day of Charleston, S.C., and four grandchildren, India Hassin Warshauer, James Sidney Roberts, II, Bryan Keith Washington, and Ray Locke Washington.

RASHFORD, Theodosia
The relatives and friends of Ms. Theodosia Tessa Rashford those of her sister, Ms. Laurel Rashford, brother, Mr. Hector Rashford, nieces and nephews, Mr. Karl Rashford, Ms. Marlene Gray, Dr. Alan A. Rashford, Dr. John H. Rashford, Ms. Carmen Colthirst, grandnieces and grandnephew, Ms. Tessa Rashford, Ms. Carleen Rashford, Ms. Beverly Hearn, Ms. Alexis Rashford, Dr. Aneita Rashford and Mr. Alex Rashford are invited to attend her funeral services on Friday, March 22, 2002, 1 p.m., at St. Andrews Church of the Nazarene, Ashley River Road, 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 Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30. Remains to the church, 12:30 Friday. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens.

SHIEDER, William
ST. GEORGE - William Monroe (Monnie) Shieder, 86 of 637 Utsey Hill Road, St. George, died Tuesday March 19, 2002 in a Summerville Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday in the St. Matthews Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Frederick officiating. Burial will follow in the Harbeson Cemetery, Grover. Pall bearers will be Warren Shieder, Wayne Shieder, James Allen Shieder, Len Frederick James A. "Bobby" Creel and Terrell Wolfe. Mr. Shieder was born October 16, 1915 in Grover, SC a son of the late Lucious Bellinger Shieder and Essie Canaday Shieder. He was a retired mechanic for Shieder's Small Engine, an avid fisherman, and hunter. He was a member of St. Matthews Baptist Church. Surviving are, his brother, Lawton D. Shieder and a number of Nieces and Nephews. Memorials may be made to St. Matthews Baptist Church Building Fund, 2593 Wire road, St. George, SC 29477. BRYANT FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.

KINARD, Nina
EDISTO ISLAND - Mrs. Nina Smoak Kinard, 69, of 487 Highway 174, also of Jonas Road, Islandton, died Monday. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, at the Adnah United Methodist Church with Rev. David Cox and Rev. Tony Neal officiating. Interment will follow in the church Cemetery, directed by the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kinard was born in Colleton County, a daughter of the late William Harvey Smoak, Sr., and Pearl Bunton Smoak. She was a service representative for Southern Bell for 30 years. She was the former owner of Edisto Garden Center and Palmetto Storage, and was currently owner and operator of Edisto Supermarket. She was a member of Adnah United Methodist Church, a member of the Telephone Pioneers, a member of the Communication Workers of America, and a member of the Edisto Chamber of Commerce.
Surviving are her husband, Willis L. Kinard, a son, Dean Kinard and his wife Judy of Charleston, a daughter, Beth Kinard of Edisto Island, and three grandchildren, Sarah, Abby, and Nathan Kinard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Adnah United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o 2144 Sniders Highway, Walterboro, S.C. 29488, or to Shiloh Baptist Church, 8691 Sniders Highway, Ruffin, S.C. 29475, or to Colleton County Relay for Life, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.

BUCKINGHAM, Evelyn
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday morning, March 21, 2002, Mrs. Evelyn Frances Buckingham (formerly of John's Island, S.C.), widowed of the Rev. Moses Buckingham, Sr., beloved mother of Mrs. Dorothy Fleming, Mrs. Ethel Simmons, Mr. Moses Buckingham, Jr., Mrs. Bernice Alderman, Mrs. Gladys Griffen and the late Mrs. Emily Sanders. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "Chapel of Peace" 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.

BROWN, Mary
Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 20, 2002, Ms. Helen Curline Brown. Residence: Brooklyn, New York. Formerly of Wadmalaw Island, S.C. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Hattie Brown. The loving mother of Mr. Frank Jenkins (Charlotte) of Awendaw, S.C.; Mr. Robert Brown (Darline) Charleston, S.C.; Ms. Beverley Ann Manning of Brooklyn, N.Y. And the late Mrs. Ida Ann Manning. The mother-in-law of Mr. Gerard Manning. The loving sister of Dr. Thomas Brown (Sarah), Mr. Carl Brown (Dorothy), Mr. William Brown (Dorothy), Mr. James Brown (Mary) Attorney Edward Brown (Patricia), Mrs. Rosa Taylor, Mrs. Ruth James and Ms. Irene Brown. W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C. will announce funeral service. 722-3376 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial message at Wmsbmc2@aol.com.

STEPHENS, Ethel
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Ethel Painter Stephens, 78, of Charlotte, formerly of Summerville, S.C., died Thursday, March 21, 2002 at Sardis Oaks Nursing Home.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23 in the chapel of St. Stephen United Methodist Church.A native of Irwin, Pa., Mrs. Stephens was a homemaker. She had served as a volunteer at the Coastal Rehabilitation Center in Summerville and was a member of the Green Thumb Garden Club in Charlotte. Her husband, Wesley Pecora Stephen, Sr. preceded her in death.She was a loving mother to her sons, Wesley Pecora Stephens, Jr. and his wife, Christy of Charlotte and Dr. David P. Stephens and his wife, Betsy of Lexington, S.C.; sister, Eleanor P. Henderson of Hilton Head, S.C.; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 6800 Sardis Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28270.Arrangements are by the Wilson Chapel of HANKINS & WHITTINGTON FUNERAL SERVICE, 5301 Albemarle Road.

REID, Arthur
The relatives and friends of Mr. Arthur "Lute" Reid, husband of the late Mrs. Mary L. Reid, children, Brenda L. Reid, Aleta (Urie) Smalls, adopted daughter, Tronda Kennedy, grandchildren, Gerard Reid and Aleta Smalls, mother, Mrs. Theresa B. Reid, brothers, Mr. Wilmont (Lillian) Reid and Mr. Chareton Reid, sisters, Miss Shirley Reid, Mrs. Lavern (Carl) Warren and Mrs. Charlene (James) Washington, mother-in-law, Helen Washington, sister and brother-in-law, are invited to attend his funeral service on Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 12:00 noon in Vanderhorst Memorial C.M.E. Church, 66 Hanover Street, Charleston, S.C. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family on Friday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Church. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Vanderhorst Memorial CME Church Mortgage Club. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME INC.

HILL, Essie
Essie Clardy Hill, 88, of North Charleston, died on the afternoon of Thursday, March 21, 2002. Her funeral service will be conducted 2:00 o'clock Saturday in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL. Interment will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call this evening (Friday) from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Stuhr's Greenridge Rd. Chapel.Mrs. Hill was born in Franklin County, Georgia on April 30, 1913 a daughter of James and Florence Hill Clardy. She was a retired inspector at American Tobacco Company. The widow of Maurice Hill, she was a member of Northbridge Baptist Church.Her daughter and son-in-law, Genelle (Hoyt) Sheridan of Hanahan, and her son and daughter-in-law, James R. (Billie) Hill of Ladson, survive Mrs. Hill. Ten grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren, her sisters, Ruth Smith of Martin, Ga. and Grace Locke of Williamston, S.C. and her brother, Ray Clardy of Harleyville, S.C. also survive.

NELSON, III, Robert
ARDEN, N.C. - Robert Nelson, 40 of 3669 Sweeten Creek Rd. Unit B died Tuesday, March 19 at his residence. Graveside Funeral Services will be held 2 p. m. Sunday at the Bowman Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening at Bryant Funeral Home. His wife Julie Way Nelson, 2 daughters, Christy Nelson of Nashville TN and Emily Nelson of Fletcher, NC, survives him.

MIDDLETON, James
Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 20, 2002, Mr. James David Middleton (formerly of Parkers Ferry, S.C.), husband of Mrs. Janie Middleton, North Charleston, S.C., step-father of Mrs. Pearlie Mae Brown, North Charleston, S.C., and Mrs. Lillie Jones, Adams Run, S.C., step-son of Mrs. Susans Middleton, Charleston, S.C., brother of Mr. Benjamin McKelvey, Sr., and Mrs. Janie Mae Green, both of Parkers Ferry, S.C., nephew of Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, Parkers Ferry, S.C., uncle of Mrs. Bertha Lee Sanders, Adams Run, S.C., and Mr. Willie Mae Grant, Parkers Ferry, S.C. The family will be receiving friends at 5526 Highway 174, Adams Run, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. James David Middleton and those of his wife, step-children, step-mother, brother, sister, aunt, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, March 23, 2002, 1 p.m., at Greater New Bethlehem AME Church, 5495 Parkers Ferry Road, Parkers Ferry, S.C. Rev. Walter Jones, Pastor. Interment, Old Bethlehem AME Church Cemetery. Remains will lie in state at Greater New Bethlehem AME Church on Saturday from 12 noon until the hour of service. Friends may call or visit Walker's Mortuary today (Friday) after 3 p.m. Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "Chapel of Peace," 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.

HAYNES, Jr., Cleveland
The relatives and friends of Mr. Cleveland Gordon Haynes, Jr., those of his wife, Mrs. Melvenia F. Haynes; daughters and sons, Sandra S. McCray, the late Marvin B. Seabrook, Zoe S. James, Cleveland G. Haynes, III, and Cathy H. Carrillo; grandchildren; sisters and brother, Mrs. Evangeline H. Middleton, the late Jacqueline H. Jackson and the late Marshall Haynes; sisters and brothers-in-law, Naomi and George Alston, Joe and Loretta Walton and Trudy Haynes; nieces and nephews are invited to attend his funeral service, 1 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2002, in Centenary UM Church, 60 Wentworth St. Rev. C.J. McClam is the pastor. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation for Mr. Haynes will be Sunday, 3 to 5 p.m., at the funeral home and 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. The family hour at the church will begin at 7 p.m. Funeral arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS. (843) 722-0268.

SMALLS, Sarah
Home Going Services for Mother Sarah Smalls of Goose Creek, S.C., will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2002, at 12 noon in Calvary Church of God in Christ of Goose Creek, S.C. Bishop Johnie J. Johnson, Pastor/Officiating. Mother Willie Mae Rivers, Eulogist. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens. There will be no wake, however friends and relatives may view at the funeral parlor between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2002. Remains to the church on Saturday, one hour prior to service. She will forever be missed, loved and cherished by, sons, David Smalls, Jr., Miami, Fla., Elder Roy E. Smalls (Robin) of Moncks Corner, S.C., Bobby J. Gilliard (Vera), of St. Stephens, S.C., daughters, Evangelist Geneva E. Smalls, Daisy M. Kyle (Howard), Lynda J. Graham (Earl) and Loretta Smalls, all of Goose Creek, S.C., two brothers, Elder Ransom Reese (Reubena) of Goose Creek, S.C., and Rev. Robert Reese (Naomi) of North Charleston, S.C., 21 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, Church family and her Community. THE MINISTRY OF RIVERS FUNERAL HOME of Goose Creek in charge. Phone 824-9990.

RICHARDSON, Lymus
The relatives and friends of Mr. Lymus L. Richardson, those of his wife, Mrs. Viola Richardson, children, Ms. Ida Pinckney, Ms. Ethelia Richardson and Ms. Marleen Pyatt, sister, Mrs. Ethel Holmes (Elbert) and Mrs. Ophelia Harrison, brothers, Mr. William H. Richardson (Ann), Mr. Cornelius Richardson, Jr. (Edith), and Mr. Earl Richardson (Marie) and a host of other relatives are invited to attend his funeral services, Friday, March 22, 2002, at 1 p.m., at St. James Presbyterian Church, USA, 1314 Secessionville Road, James Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Remains to the church at 12 noon, Friday. Interment, Church Cemetery.

TAYLOR, Edgar
The relatives and friends of Mr. Edgar J. Taylor, Jr., are invited to attend his funeral service, 1 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2002, in Macedonia AME Church, 50 Alexander St. Rev. W.A. Alston, Pastor. Interment will follow in Monrovia Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Taylor will be Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home and 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. The family hour at the church will begin at 7 p.m.Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy R. Taylor; sister and brothers, Alfreda (Joseph) Hughes of Savannah, Ga., Richard Taylor of New York and Hilliary (Ruth) Taylor of Seattle, Wash.; an aunt, Mrs. Lillian T. Johnson of Dale, S.C.; a sister-in-law, Willie Mae Taylor of Savannah, Ga.; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS. (843) 722-0268.

COBB, Louise
Louise Cobb, 79, of Charleston, formerly of Charlotte, died March 20, 2002, at Hermania Traeye Nursing Care in Charleston. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2002, at McEwen Funeral Service Charlotte Chapel with the Rev. Jack Knoespel officiating. Burial will follow at Charlotte Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home.Louise was born January 25, 1923, in Goldsboro, N.C. She worked for Southeast Lighting for 29 years before retiring. Louise and her husband, Irvin, left Charlotte in 1997 and moved to Charleston, N.C. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister. Louise is survived by her husband, Irvin William Cobb of Charleston, S.C.; daughter, Barbara Cobb and her husband, William Terranova of Charleston, S.C.; granddaughter, Gabriella Terranova of Charleston, S.C.; sister, Bessie Philemon of Wilmington, N.C.; and brother, Walter Culbreth of Davidson, N.C.Arrangements by MCEWEN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, CHARLOTTE CHAPEL.

DENNIS, Hattie
Hattie Tuttle Dennis, 83, of Bonneau, S.C., a former clerk for Wiggins Grocery Store, died Thursday in a local nursing home.The funeral will be at 2 p.m., Sunday afternoon, March 24, 2002, in the First Baptist Church, Bonneau. Interment will be in the Honey Hill Cemetery, Honey Hill. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 2002.Mrs. Dennis was born February 28, 1919, in Bonneau, S.C., a daughter of Robert Tuttle and Della Wilson Tuttle. She is the widow of Oscar Mitchell "Mike" Dennis, Sr. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Bonneau, and the Senior Achievers Sunday School Class. She was a former employee of the Berkshire Woolen Mill. She was a graduate of Berkeley High School.Surviving are, two sons, O. Mitchell Dennis, Jr., and McGregor T. Dennis, Sr., both of Bonneau; and seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

BACOTE, Jr., John
The relatives and friends of Mr. John Bacote, Jr., are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, March 23, 2002, at 12 noon, at Greater Howard AME Church, 8592 Old Georgetown Road, Buckhall Section of McClellanville, S.C. Interment, Church Cemetery.Mr. Bacote is survived by his father, Mr. John Bacote, Sr., one daughter, Ms. Lynette M. Bacote, two sisters, Mrs. Lourine Waiters (Lainer), Mrs. Linda Brown (Robert), one brother, Mr. Rodney Bacote, three brothers-in-law, Mr. Theodore Benjamin, Mr. Thomas Benjamin and Mr. James Benjamin, six uncles, Mr. Dexter Bacote, Mr. Lee Bacote, Mr. Joseph Bacote (Andrea), Mr. Carl Bacote (Ida), Mr. Clarence Brown (Sarah), and Mr. Raymond Brown (Maxine), five aunts, Mrs. Lillie Mae Manigault, Ms. Regina Bacote, Mrs. Annie Jefferson (Douglas), Mrs. Caseline Jenkins and Mrs. Thelma Smith (Roy), two nieces, four nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.Viewing for Mr. Bacote will be at the W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C., on Friday, March 22, 2002, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be no family hour. Arrangements by W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc., 881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial message at wmsbmc2@aol.com.

PORTER, Lucille
Lucille Foster Porter, 87, widow of John Daniel Porter died Thursday, March 21, 2002, in Charleston, S.C. Mrs. Porter was born Saturday, November 7, 1914, in Beckley, W.Va., the daughter of James Garfield and Dora Taylor Foster. She was a graduate of the Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, W.Va., and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland. Mrs. Porter was a retired Registered Nurse, a member of the First Baptist Church in Ashland, Ky., also a member of Chapter BQ, P.E.O. Sisterhood and Coterie of Winter Park, Fla. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, John Daniel Porter. Surviving is a daughter, Pamela Anne Porter of Charleston, S.C., a son, Michael Porter of Louisville, Ky., a sister, Mary Virginia Lawrence of Winter Park, Fla., a brother, Eugene Foster of Beckley, W.Va., and three grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 25, 2002, at the graveside, Glen Haven Memorial Park, Winter Park, Fla. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to Palmetto Health Hospice, P.O. Box 50820, Summerville, S.C. 29485. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. 766-1365.

BUTLER, Mary
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mary H. Butler are invited to attend her funeral services today, March 22, 2002, 2 p.m., at Ebenezer AME Church, 44 Nassau St., Charleston, S.C. Rev. Dr. William Swinton, Pastor. Interment, Monrovia Cemetery.Mrs. Butler is survived by her husband, Mr. George Butler, her sisters, Ms. Florine Williams, and Mrs. Lucinda Beckett, a special nephew, Mr. Chester Butler, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C. (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.

TAYLOR, Dorothy
Dorothy Herndon Taylor of Ridgeland, 75, S.C., widow of Sidney Carsland Taylor, Jr., died Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in a Beaufort hospital.Mrs. Taylor was born October 6, 1926, in Ridgeland, S.C., the daughter of the late Lee Roy Herndon and the late Mildred Wall Herndon. She was a homemaker and a member of Gillisonville Baptist Church and Women's Missionary Union. She was a devoted mother.Survivors include, two sons, Sidney C. Taylor, III, Ridgeland, S.C., and Chuck Taylor, Ridgeland, S.C.; one daughter, Cheryl Taylor Stolte of Ridgeland, S.C.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be at Gillisonville Baptist Church, Ridgeland, S.C., Saturday, March 23, 2002, 11 a.m. Burial in Church Cemetery.Visitation will be Friday, March 22, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.Memorials may be made to the Gillisonville Baptist Church, Route 2, Box 576, Ridgeland, S.C. 29936.

BOYTER, Raymond
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of March 20, 2002, Gunners Mate Chief Raymond Boyter, USN, Retired, widower of Helen Barbara Beller Boyter. Residence, Moncks Corner, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Chief Raymond Boyter are invited to attend his funeral services in Gethsemane Baptist Church, Moncks Corner, S.C., Saturday morning, March 23, 2002 at 11:00 o'clock. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery, Charleston, S.C. with Military Honors. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel this (Friday) evening between 6 and 8 o'clock.Mr. Boyter was born May 29, 1925 in Greenville, South Carolina, the son of the late John Edward Boyter and Orelee Taylor Boyter. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist church where he was a member of the Senior Citizen's Group. Mr. Boyter was a retired Gunners Mate Chief serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He also retired from S.C. State Law Enforcement Division with the Medical University of South Carolina. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Branch 2257, American Legion Post 166, and the V.F.W.He is survived by three daughters, Patricia B. Parham of Greer, S.C., Mary Anne B. Bishop of Lyman, S.C., B. Gail Chollet of Moncks Corner, S.C., three sons, John Boyter of Woodruff, S.C., Danny Boyter and Tommy Boyter both of Greer, S.C.; one brother, James E. Boyter; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

WATSON, Annie
MONETTA - Services for Annie Shealy Watson, 102, of Monetta will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday from the First Baptist Church of Batesburg with the Rev. Bill West officiating. Burial will follow in Batesburg Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be John and Edward Paulling, Michael Watson, Lesslie Mobley, Jason Beachy and Josh Denny. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the SS Class and Circle #4. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at BARR-PRICE FUNERAL HOME, Historic B-L Chapel. The family is at the home of her daughter, Luanne Edwards, 245 Rawls Drive, Leesville.Mrs. Watson died Thursday March 21, 2002. She was born Oct. 15, 1899 in Little Mountain the oldest child of Clifton Daniel "Kip" and Daisy Magdeline Epting Shealy. She moved to Leesville when she was a teenager and worked in Cooner's Department Store, married Thomas Bates Watson in 1919 at the parsonage of the First Baptist Church of Batesburg and lived on Hibernia Farm in Monetta. She was the oldest member of the First Baptist Church of Batesburg where she was a former SS Teacher and Circle member. Mrs. Watson was an advocate for preserving history in Lexington, Saluda and Edgefield counties and was especially interested in old family cemeteries and historical landmarks. She was an expert at chair caning, quilting, rug making and looming. In the late 60s, she was written up in The State newspaper as she was preserving the age-old art of chair caning. She was an avid baseball fan and followed teams and scores by radio and television.Surviving are a son, Louis Watson of Monetta; daughters, Carolina Paulling of Batesburg-Leesville, Luanne Edwards of Leesville, Martha Hall of Blythewood, Sarah Watson of Lexington; a sister, Jesse Shealy of Lake Murray; 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Bates Watson, Sr., sons, Thomas Bates Watson, Jr. and Robert Watson.

OTT, Edna
Edna Boehm Ott, 82, of Charleston, 61 year wife of William "Bill" Ott, Jr., died Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at her residence. Born in Baltimore, Md. to Antone and Mary Miller Boehm. She was a graduate of Patterson High School, a member of Church of the Nativity and a member of Exxon Annuitant Club. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter Patricia Ann Farley of Maumee, Ohio, three sisters, Rita Lantz, Delores Sowinski, and Susan Shacklock, all of Baltimore, Md., four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to attend her visitation Friday, March 22nd from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 6 p.m., at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at Church of the Nativity with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Nativity, Maintenance Fund, 1061 Folly Rd., Charleston, S.C. 29412.

BLANTON, Ronald
Ronald Lee Blanton, 57, husband of Mona Vaught Blanton, died March 19, 2002 at a Charleston hospital.Funeral services will be held at Parks Funeral Home Chapel, Friday morning March 22, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Burial will be held at a later date in Woodstock Cemetery in Kentucky.Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.

SHEPHERD, Sr., Harold
The relatives and friends of Mr. Harold Shepherd, Sr., of Pineville, S.C. are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, March 23, 2002, 1:00 p.m. at Greenland Baptist Church, Pineville, S.C. Interment, Springwood Cemetery. Viewing will be on Friday from 3-8 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6-7 p.m. at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.

BESS, Mary
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mary Bess of Huger, S.C. are invited to attend her funeral services Saturday, March 23, 2002, 1:00 p.m. at Charity AME Church, Huger, S.C. Interment, Royal Chapel Cemetery. Viewing will be on Friday from 3-8 p.m. at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Benjamin Bess of Huger, S.C.; daughters: Carolyn Bess Brunson, Vertelle Bess, Sarah A. Gibbs, Juanita Bess, Candis Bess Johnson and Carmen Bess Young all of Huger, S.C.; sons: Edward Bess and LaRon Bess both of Huger, S.C.; foster daughter: LaToyah Wright of Pittsburg, Pa.; sisters, Lizzie Kennedy of Denmark, S.C., Charlestine Campbell and Minnie Baker both of Philadelphia, Pa.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

BROWN, J. Melvin
KINGSTREE - John Melvin Brown, 76, died Wednesday in a Kingstree hospital after a long illness.Mr. Brown was born June 3, 1925 in the Cedar Swamp community, a son of the late Dexter A. and Omie Burrows Brown. He served fifty years as weather observer for the National Weather Service and retired as Williamsburg County Auditor. Mr. Brown was a past president of the Palmetto Coon Hunters Association and a member of Cedar Swamp United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Elaine B. Lockhart.Surviving are his wife, Margaret Cade Brown of Kingstree, a daughter, Johnette B. Hanna of Lugoff, a brother, Willard Brown of Kingstree, a sister, Evelyn Payne of Charleston, 5 grandchildren, Tray Hanna, Michael Lockhart, Stacy Hanna, Jodie Braddock, and Clay Hanna, 4 great-grandchildren, Will, Drew, Peri and Jacob. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Friday in the WILLIAMSBURG FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Cedar Swamp United Methodist Church, or to a charity of your choice.

WOOD, Catherine
Catherine L. Wood, age 73, of 309 Vick Street, died March 20, 2002 at Phoebe Putney Hospital.Funeral services will be held March 23, 2002 at 11:00 o'clock at Hall and Hall Chapel with Rev. Tim Bice and Dr. Jim Naylor officiating.Interment services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Blakely.Mrs. Wood was a homemaker and a native of Charleston, S.C. she had lived in Albany most of her life. She was a member of East Albany Baptist Church. The widow of the late John M. Wood, her survivors include: her two sons: Fred J. Wood and Charles Randall Wood both of Albany; her two sisters: Alice Clevenger of Baconton, Ga. and Betty Joyce Locklear of Charleston, S.C.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. HALL & HALL FUNERAL HOME, ALBANY, GEORGIA.

LOY, Leno
Funeral services for Leno Taylor McNeill Loy will be held at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's North Area Chapel, 2119 Dorchester Road this Friday, March 22, 2002 from 6 until 8 o'clock.

HALFACRE, Lela
COLUMBIA - Lela Ruff Halfacre, 89, of 6863 Nursery Road, Columbia, widow of Edwin Harvey Halfacre, died Monday, March 18, 2002 at the Lexington Medical Center. Mrs. Halfacre was born on December 22, 1912 in Newberry County, a daughter of the late Ambrose Powell and Lela Sease Ruff. She was a graduate of Newberry College class of 1933. She was a retired school teacher and lunch program coordinator at Irmo High School. She was a member of St. Philip's Lutheran Church, a member of the B Sunday School Class. She and her husband were very active with volunteer work in the community and her late husband was retired superintendent of Irmo Public Schools.Mrs. Halfacre is survived by a son, R. Gordon Halfacre of Clemson, two grandchildren and a spouse, Angela C. Halfacre of Charleston and G. Robert and Lara Halfacre of Clemson. She was predecased by two brothers, David Luther Ruff and John Henry Ruff.Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at St. Philip's Lutheran Church by the Rev. Terry Amick. Interment will be in the church cemetery.The family will receive friends following the services in the church fellowship hall.Active pallbearers will be Herman Lee Shealy, Eddie Shealy, William Edwin Taylor, Richard Henry Ruff, Charles Ruff, Harry Harmon, Pickens Riser and Brad Ruff.Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the members of St. Philip's Lutheran Church Congregational Council.Memorials may be made to St. Philip's Lutheran Church, 2461 St. Philip's Church Road, Newberry, S.C. 29108. Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com WHITAKER FUNERAL HOME, 1704 College Street, Newberry is assisting the family.

In Loving Memory of
MRS. ADDIE W. CAPERS
March 22, 1925-August 4, 1999
We thank Thee Lord for Mom.We thank you for faith to bear Our Cross without rebellion at our loss.Love always,Allison, Tyrone, and Wayne Capers.

MIDDLETON, Simon
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 22, 2002, Mr. Simon Middleton. Residence, 2173 Rifle Range Rd., Mt. Pleasant, S.C. The loving husband of Mrs. Sue S. Middleton. The father of Mrs. Olivia Wright (Leroy), Mrs. Beatrice Washington (Anthony), Mrs. Melvina Middleton (Jerry), Mrs. Barbara Elbert (John) and Mrs. Bonnie King (Douglas). The step father of Mr. Ray Smalls (Karen), Mr. Frenchie Simmons, Mr. Nathaniel Prioleau and Mr. Arthur Prioleau. The brother of Mrs. Suzanne Grant, Mrs. Mary Grant (Gene), Mrs. Anna Bligen, Ms. Eva Middleton and Mr. Eddie Middleton (Wilhemina). The brother-in-law of Mrs. Helen Smalls, Ms. Lorraine Gethers, Mr. Lee Smalls and Mr. James Smalls. W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C. 881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial message at Wmsbmc2@aol.com. Will announce funeral service.

OTT, Edna
Edna Boehm Ott, 82, of Charleston, 61 year wife of William "Bill" Ott, Jr., died Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at her residence. Born in Baltimore, Md. to Antone and Mary Miller Boehm. She was a graduate of Patterson High School, a member of Church of the Nativity and a member of Exxon Annuitant Club. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter Patricia Ann Farley of Maumee, Ohio, three sisters, Rita Lantz, Delores Sowinski, and Susan Shacklock, all of Baltimore, Md., four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at Church of the Nativity with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church of the Nativity, Maintenance Fund, 1061 Folly Rd., Charleston, S.C. 29412. Arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME.

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