DENT, Mattie
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 29, 2002, Mrs. Mattie Lou Dent, beloved wife of Mr. Robert Dent, Sr., mother of Robert Dent, Jr. (Margaret), Robenna Parnther, and the late Maybel Smalls, Marie Prioleau, Margaret Stewart. Late residence, 5215 Dent Lane, Adams Run, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, HOLLYWOOD CHAPEL, 889-9181 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
JONES, Charlotte
Graveside services for Mrs. Charlotte Chappell Jones, 96, of 805 Condon Drive, Charleston, S.C., who died March 31, 2002, will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Magnolia Cemetery, Augusta, Ga.
Mrs. Jones as a native of Lykesland, S.C., and wife of the late Mr. Marion Lee Jones and mother of the late Susan C. Jones, Mrs. Jones was the great-great-granddaughter of Revolutionary War Colonel and founder of Columbia, S.C., Thomas Taylor. At age 17, she was the first young woman in South Carolina to pass the Red Cross Lifesaving Course; at 18, she was the only female qualified to give the Red Cross examination. She attended Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Va., and was a graduate of the La Crosse School of Physical Education, La Crosse, Wisc. Mrs. Jones served as director of Physical Education at the YWCA, Augusta, Ga., and also at the Episcopal Girls School, Columbia, Tenn. While living in Columbia, S.C., during World War II, she was active in the USO serving the soldiers at Fort Jackson and was the leader of the largest Girl Scout Troop in the Columbia area. In the 1940's she established a summer camp, Camp Tryit for girls on Edisto Beach. During the 1950's, Mrs. Jones had the first children's TV program, "Let's Play School" on station WJBF in Augusta, Ga., which aired for four years. She operated a kindergarten in Beaufort, S.C., and began the first kindergarten on Hilton Head Island which was the forerunner of Sea Pines Academy, then she taught at the Montessori Kindergarten after which she returned to teaching physical education at Sea Pines Academy. She and her late husband were affectionately known on Hilton Head Island as the "Mayors of Folly Field." Mrs. Jones was a member of the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century and the Episcopal Church.
Survivors include two sons, Marion L. Jones, Jr., Edgefield, S.C., and Labon Chappell Jones, Florence, S.C.; a daughter, Patricia J. Hay, Charleston, S.C.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the graveside following the services. The family will be at the residence of Mr. Marion L. Jones, 62 Republican Road, Edgefield, S.C. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a favorite charity.
STEPHEN D. POSEY FUNERAL HOME OF NORTH AUGUSTA in charge of arrangements. (803) 278-1181.
WASHINGTON, Pearl
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Pearl Helen Brown Washington, those of her late husband, Mr. Isaiah Washington, Sr., children, Elijah (Dopey) Washington, Allen (Tanya) Washington, Steven (Ruthine) Washington, Georgeanna (Kermith) Ayers, Margaret Washington, Dosier Washington, Jane (John) Agard and Elizabeth (Joseph) Alston, sister, Margaret Gadsen, brother, William Brown, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of cousins are invited to attend her funeral services on Tuesday, April 2, 2002, 2 p.m. at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, 5821 Maybank Hwy., Wadmalaw Island, 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 Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church, 1 p.m., Tuesday. Interment, New Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.
WEST, Wilfred
With regret, we inform you that Mr. Wilfred Lee West of Summerville, S.C., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 31, 2002. The beloved father of Mr. Jamie Gardner of Pittsfield, Miss.; the beloved son of Mrs. Carrie Lee West of Summerville, S.C.; the beloved brother of Mr. Nick West of Pittfield, Miss., Mr. Donaver West (Veronica) of Virginia Beach, Va., Ms. Linda Carter of Summerville, S.C. Funeral notice will be announced later by AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME. Phone 873-2310.
FORD, John
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Ford and those of his brothers and sisters, Robert, Jr., Elijah (Victoria), Edward (Maggie), Delores Newson (Bernard), Mary Alice Turner (Joseph, Jr.), Gloria Myers (James), Lawrence (Merle), Henry (Neatha), brother and sister-in-law, nieces and nephews are invited to attend the funeral services of the former on Tuesday, April 2, 2002, 11:00 a.m. in Greater Goodwill A.M.E. Church, 2818 Hwy. 17 North, Mount Pleasant, S.C. Interment, church cemetery. Viewing this afternoon at the funeral home from 3-9 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Remains at the church on Tuesday morning 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service.
Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
PADGETT, Patricia
RIDGELAND, S.C. - Patricia Strickland Padgett, 70, of Ridgeland, S.C., wife of Willie Quincy Padgett died Sunday, March 31,2002 at her residence after a long illness. She was born on August 27, 1931 in Tillman, S.C. a daughter of the late Marion McKay Strickland and Bessie Strickland. She was a charter member of the original Board of Directors of Thomas Heyward Academy, office manager for Dr. John O. Ryan for 30 years before retiring, and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Willie Quincy Padgett of Ridgeland, S.C.; three daughters, Sandra P. Kay of Greer, S.C., Bonnie P. Gainey of Hartsville, S.C., and Willa P. Sewell of Ridgeland, S.C.; three sisters, Gladys S. Carter of Beaufort, S.C., Genevieve S. Brown of Beaufort, S.C., and Ernestine S. Woods of Charleston, S.C.; 6 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2002, 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Ridgeland, S.C. with burial in Ridgeland Cemetery, Ridgeland, S.C. Visitation will take place Monday, April 1, 2002 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Thomas Heyward Academy, F.A.C.E. Fund, P.O. Box 2233, Rigeland, S.C. 29936.
Arrangements by SAULS FUNERAL HOME.
HARLEY, Dorothy
Entered into eternal rest Saturday evening, March 30, 2002, wife of James M. Harley, residence, Charleston, S.C.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Harley are invited to attend the memorial services of the latter Tuesday afternoon, April 2, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL at 5 o'clock. Burial will be private.
Friends may call at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel, Monday afternoon, April 1, 2002, between 5 and 7 o'clock.
Mrs. Harley was born April 19, 1924, in Manning, S.C., the daughter of Harry Lee Wingate and Jewell Brewer Wingate. She was a homemaker, a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and The Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband, three daughters, Charlene Smith of North Charleston, S.C., Marilyn Irick of Atlanta, Ga., Brenda Lockey of Charleston, S.C.; two sons, Richard Harley and David Harley both of Charleston, S.C.; one brother, Robert L. Wingate of Hanahan, S.C.; eight grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
DENT, Mattie Lou
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 29, 2002, Mrs. Mattie Lou Dent beloved wife of Mr. Robert Dent, Sr., mother of Robert Dent, Jr. (Margaret), Robenna Parnther, and the late Maybel Smalls, Marie Prioleau, Margaret Stewart. Late residence 5215 Dent Lane, Adams Run, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS HOLLYWOOD CHAPEL, 889-9181 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
HARRISON, Rosa
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 29, 2002, Mrs. Rosa S. Harrison, beloved mother of Rebecca Harrison, sister of Williams Jackson (Shirley), Sadie Gibbs, Florene Ward. Late residence, 6570 Maybank Hwy., Wadmalaw Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
HAMPTON, Edith
Entered into eternal rest, Friday, March 29, 2002, Mrs. Edith Hampton, 89, of 60 San Souci St. She is the beloved mother of Mrs. Bernice Jenkins (Robert) and Mr. James Johnson (Betty); grandmother of Leroy Jenkins (Delores), Nathan Jenkins (Connie), Helen Norman (Eric) and Alvin Johnson; aunt of Althea Brown (Rev. Elvis). Friends may visit at 60 San Souci St., and at 5092 Hwy. 174, (Adams Run). Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS. (843) 722-0268.
HARLEY, Sr., Robert
The relatives and friends of Sgt. First Class, Ret., U.S. Army, Robert Lee Harley, Sr., those of his wife, Mrs. Patricia Ann Harley, children, Calvin, Linda, Robert Jr., Reginald, Dorothea (Roger), Carl, Dyan, Ron'Dell (Willette) and Rashad, sisters, Mary C. Scott, Dorothy H. Hill, Cynthia H. Coaxum, Fannie H. Gilliam (John), Stafford H. Whitlock (Charles), brothers, Carrol Campbell, Benjamin, Eddie Jr., Terrance (Sheryl), and Anthony Harley (Audrey), and other relatives are invited to attend his funeral services on Tuesday, April 2, 2002, 2 p.m., in Shiloh Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1190 King St., Charleston, S.C. Friends may visit at Pasley's Mortuary, 1115 5th Ave., Maryville 571-2300, between 2 to 8 p.m., Monday. (No wake service) Remains to the church, 1 p.m., Tuesday. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens, with full military honors.
COURY, Edward
FELLOWSHIP SOCIETY: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the Funeral Mass for our late member, Edward Joseph Coury at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
By order of:
Hugh L. Black, President
Manning L. Masche, Secretary
CASH, Robert
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamilton Cash are invited to attend the Memorial Mass for the former at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Yonges Island. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, Inc., 3896 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405, or St. Mary Catholic Church, 4255 Highway 165, Yonges Island, S.C. 29449. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. 766-1365.
COURY, Edward
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joseph Coury are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial for the former at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., Monday, April 1, 2002, from 5 to 7 p.m. A Vigil Service will be held Monday evening at 6 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-9956. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC., 766-1365.
FRASIER, Ruth
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 30, 2002, Ms. Ruth "Clara" Frasier of North Charleston, S.C., beloved mother of Mr. Dana Frasier, daughter of Mrs. Ida Mae Calhoun, sister of Mrs. Bernice King (Rev. Hardy), Ms. Julia Frasier, Ms. Edna Frasier, Mrs. Shirley Pryor and Mr. Ralph Dunmeyer. Funeral notice later. Family will be receiving friends at 4405 Royal Harbor Road Ext., Rantowle Section of Hollywood, S.C.
Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "Chapel of Peace," 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.
FLEMING, Marie
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Marie M. Fleming and those of her husband, Mr. H. Harleston Fleming; her sons, Mr. Charles M. Fleming and Mr. Robert H. Fleming; her sisters, Mrs. Eva Boone and Mrs. Louise Hill; her grands, nieces and nephews, and other family members are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at 10 o'clock a.m. in St. Patrick Catholic Church, 134 St. Phillip St., Charleston, S.C. Final commendation and farewell, St. Peters Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags Funeral Home, Inc., on Monday, April 1, 2002, from 4 to 8 p.m. Rosary service at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. (Downtown) Phone 723-3066.
MILLER, George
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday evening, March 30, 2002, Mr. George Miller, Sr., beloved husband of Exhouter Vermelle S. Miller, father of George Miller, Jr. (Doris), Elliott Miller (Sandra) and Tyrone Miller, step-father of Michael Simons, Cedric Simmons (Lortonia), Steven Simmons, Bernard Dixon, Theodore Dixon, grandfather of Jhaness Dixon, brother-in-law of Mrs. Mildred Miller, uncle of Doris Hassel, Robert Miller, and Maxine Miller. Late residence, 5503 Gale St., North Charleston, 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.
GIKNIS, Nellie
Nellie Mary Willis Giknis, 98, formerly of Goose Creek, died Saturday, March 30, 2002, at Lake Moultrie Nursing Home in St. Stephens.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2002, in Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, entombment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Born April 29, 1903, in New Haven, Conn., she was a daughter of the late Peter and Katherine Stampovicz Willis. She was a retired assembly worker with Gray Mfg., in Hartford, Conn. Mrs. Giknis was a member of the Goose Creek Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Giknis.
Survivors include, daughters, Theresa M. Carroll of Manning and Helen Cole of Denver, Colo.; six grandchildren, Linda Skipper of Manning, James Cole of Wautuga, Texas, Bud Cole of Thornton, Colo., June Richardson of Billings, Montana, Barbara Weese of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, and Thomas Cole of Irving, Texas; 16 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.
In loving memory of our Nanny, thank you for taking care of us, Brenda and Shelly.
SPENCER, Patricia
Patricia Maguire Spencer, 74, died March 29, 2002, in a local hospital. The Mass of Christian burial will be at Stella Maris Catholic Church, Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at 11 a.m. with completion of funeral plans and burial in Warwick, R.I. The family will receive friends at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, EAST COOPER CHAPEL, 1520 Rifle Range Road, 884-3833 between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m., Monday, April 1, where the rosary will be recited at 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stella Maris Catholic Church, 1204 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, S.C. 29482.
BERGEN, Luther
Luther M. Bergen, 85, of Hanahan, died Saturday, March 30, 2002 at Heartland Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
Born December 29, 1916, in Brigham City, Utah, he was a son of the late Luther M. and Marie E. Bjorndal Bergen. He was a graduate of Box Elder High School, where he played football and played in the band. He is a graduate of Utah State University with a BS Degree in Biology. Immediately after graduating, he joined the U.S. Air Force. After basic training, he was sent to England with the 8th Air Force. He completed 25 missions before being wounded. After his recovery he was sent to the Pacific with the 20th Air Force. After the war ended he returned to Charleston and took a teaching job at Murray Vocation High School. He received a National Science Foundation Scholarship to the University of Virginia where he received a Masters Degree in Education. He became Principal of Murray Vocation High School, later Moultrie High School and was the first principal of Wando High School where he retired from teaching. While he was with Charleston County School District, he served as president of Charleston County Education Association. He was also on Coastal Carolina Conference of Athletics Committee. He served 20 years with North Charleston Zoning Board of Adjustment. While in the service, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, The Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters, the Purple Heart, also a Certificate of Valor from the President of the United States. He retired from the Air Force Reserves as a Lt. Col. He is a past member of Retired Air Force Association, National Retired Teachers of Charleston. Also a past member of the Civitan of Charleston.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth E. Bergen of the home; two sons, Luther M. Bergen, III of Spartanburg and Allen J. Bergen of Columbia; two sisters, Neoma M. Emery and Lucy Irine Earl both of Brigham City, Utah; a brother, Karl L. Bergen, of St. George, Utah; three granddaughters and one grandson.
The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to service at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, April 2, 2002.
KINSEY, Essie
Essie C. Alday Kinsey, widow of Louis G. Kinsey of Bonneau, S.C., formerly of Mount Pleasant, died March 30, 2002 in a local hospital. The Memorial Service will be Monday evening, April 1, 2002 in Moncks Corner Pentecostal Holiness Church, 207 Newell Street, at 7:00 o'clock. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to service. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Mrs. Kinsey was born in Donaldsonville, Georgia, a daughter of Henry and Clara E. Alday.
Surviving are two sons, Glenn Kinsey and Joseph F. Kinsey of Bonneau, S.C.; one daughter, Nancy C. George of Tennessee, daughter-in-law, Linda Kinsey of Bonneau, 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
SINGLETARY, Charles
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday morning, March 31, 2002, Charles William Singletary, husband of Millie Jackson Singletary. Residence: Goose Creek, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles William Singletary are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in First Baptist Church of Goose Creek, Tuesday afternoon, April 2, 2002 at 2 o'clock. Interment: Plantation Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL this (Monday) evening, April 1, 2002, between the hours of 6 and 8.
Mr. Singletary was born on January 3, 1937 in Charleston, South Carolina, a son of the late Stephen and Aresa Wagers Singletary. He was employed as a dispatcher for Banks Construction and was formerly a volunteer firefighter for North Charleston and Goose Creek Fire Departments for 36 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Goose Creek.
Mr. Singletary is survived by his loving wife of Goose Creek, S.C.; two nephews, Stephen Rourke of Nashville, Tenn., and Jerry Rourke of James Island, S.C.; and three brothers-in-law, James Rourke of James Island, S.C., Autry G. Horne and J.P. Jackson, both of St. George, S.C.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Southern Care Hospice, 2070 Northbrook Blvd., Suite B-1, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
