BRIGHTMAN, Frank
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 6, 2002, Mr. Frank L. Brightman of Hampton, Va., formerly of Cordesville, S.C., husband of Mrs. Lillian M. Brightman of Hampton, Va.; father of Mr. Willie Mathis of Boston, Mass., Mr. Komalis Brightman, Mrs. Melinda Williams and Mrs. Greta Lewis all of Louisiana, Mr. Vincent P. Shelton and Mrs. Regina McCadney both of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Victoria B. Dixon and Mrs. Florence B. Fludd both of Cordesville, S.C.; two brothers, Mr. Herman Brightman of Central Islip, N.Y. and Mr. Norman Brightman of Brooklyn, N.Y. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
SNIPES, Steven
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 7, 2002, Mr. Steven A. Snipes of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Moncks Corner, S.C., son of Rev. Catherine Washington of St. Stephen, S.C., father of Morgan Snipes and Brandon Snipes of Lakeland, Fla.; brother of Mrs. Tawanda Snipes Tolliver of Summerville, S.C., Mrs. Regina Jones of Jacksonville, N.C., Mrs. Janette Holman of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Janice Bradley of Pineville, S.C., Mrs. Lelia Dennard of Lithonia, Ga., Mrs. Willa Mae Rouse Chandler of Lawrenceville, Ga., Evangelist Emma Jane King of Gary, Ind., Mrs. Mildred Williams of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Albertha Myers of Goose Creek, S.C., Rev. Ralph B. Snipes of Manassas, Va. and Mr. John W. Miller of North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
BAILEY, Sr., Benjamin
CHARLESTON LODGE #242, B.P.O. ELKS: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral services of our late life member Benjamin Bailey, Sr., at the St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1393 Miles Dr., Charleston, S.C. (across from Charlestowne Landing), Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 11:00 a.m.
By order of:
William O. Benton, Exalted Ruler
Horace E. Miller, Jr., Secretary
SANDERS, Albertha
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Albertha J. Sanders, those of her son, Mr. James Lee Sanders (Linda) of Bronx, N.Y., grandchildren, Marva Diggins and Sharon Fludd of Bronx, N.Y., Anthony Sanders of Pennsylvania and Monique Perry (Mitchell) of Hollywood, S.C., daughter-in-law, William Heyward of Red Top, S.C., and God-daughter, Mildred Jenkins (Williard) of Ladson, S.C., are invited to attend her funeral services, Thursday, April 11, 2002, at 2 p.m., at Wesley United Methodist Church, Baptist Hill Road, Hollywood, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING YONGES ISLAND CHAPEL, 889-9181 or 1-800-290-5954. Remains to the church on Wednesday, at 6 p.m. The family will be receiving friends at the church from 7 to 8 p.m. Interment, Annivesta Baptist Church, Hollywood, S.C.
DAWSON, Margaret
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of April 9, 2002, Mrs. Margaret E. Dawson, the beloved wife of Mr. Clinton Dawson, mother of Chrystal Marie, Rashad, Rodriques, Clinetti Marie, and Casie Marie Dawson, sister of Sarah Edwards, Mary T. Gadsen and Billy Epps and daughter of Mrs. Zadie Epps. Late residence, 1959 Burton Lane, North Charleston, S.C. 29405. Friends may call at 7605 Stone Haven St., Pepper Hill Subdivision, North Charleston, S.C. 225-7605. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, LIBERTY HILL (843) 744-7511. Funeral notice to be announced later.
COSBY, Johnny Lee
COTTAGEVILLE - Mr. Johnny Lee Cosby, II, 72, of 1959 Wesley Chapel Ave., died Monday at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, at the chapel of the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Glendale Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Cosby was born in Taladage, Ala., a son of the late Johnny Lee Cosby and Lillie Mae Peoples Cosby. He was a retired Shrimper and truck driver.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Ruth Patterson Cosby of Cottageville, two sons, Ricky Cosby of Cedartown, Ga., and Johnny Lee Cosby, III, of Tifton, Ga., two daughters, Linda Jones of Mt. Pleasant and Charlene Cofield of Cottageville, two sisters, Patricia Griffin of Hoboken, Ga., and Mary Ethel Inman of Manor, Ga., eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.
WHITESIDE, Sam
The relatives and friends of Mr. Sam Whiteside are invited to attend his funeral services on Thursday, April 11, 2002, at 2 p.m., at First See Wee Baptist Church, 5151 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C. Interment, Church Cemetery. Rev. Vernon Simmons, pastor.
Mr. Whiteside is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Gloria Simmons (Charles), two brothers, Mr. Handy Whiteside and Mr. Herbert Whiteside (Ann); three sisters, Mrs. Ella Knox, Mrs. Thelma Washington, and Mrs. Albertha Goodwine (Edward), two granddaughters and one great-granddaughter, one aunt, Mrs. Emily Mack, a host of nieces and nephews. Viewing for Mr. Whiteside will be at the W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C., on Wednesday, April 10, 2002, from 3 to 8 p.m., where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial message to wmsbmc2@aol.com.
KELLY, Jr., Henry
BOWMAN - Henry Clay "Sunny" Kelly, Jr., 63, of 870 Hope Lane, Bowman, S.C., died Sunday at his residence. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2002, at the St. Stephens United Methodist Church, Bowman, S.C., with the Rev. Thomas L. Marks, Sr., officiating. Burial will be in the St. Stephens Cemetery, Bowman, S.C., directed by LING FUNERAL HOME OF ST. GEORGE (843) 563-3589.
Mr. Kelly was born January 31, 1939, in Orangeburg County, a son of Henry Clay Kelly, Sr., and Mrs. Janie Abraham Kelly. He was a life-long member of the St. Stephens United Methodist Church and attended Bethune High School of Bowman, S.C. He was employed for many years as a truck driver and mechanic.
Surviving in addition to his parents of Bowman, S.C., his wife, Mrs. Lillian W. Kelly of Bowman, S.C., two daughters, Mrs. Burnell (Richard) Mitchell of St. George and Mrs. Sharon (Kelvin) Busby of Bowman, S.C.; one son, Ulysee (Shirley) Glover of Maryland; one sister, Mrs. Geneva (Bernard) Cummings of Jersey City, N.J., and one brother, Willie C. Kelly of Bowman, S.C. He is also survived by three aunts, one sister-in-law, eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.
The family hour will be held 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Wednesday evening, April 10, 2002, at LING FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL IN ST. GEORGE.
GIDTREY, Rickey
Entered into eternal rest, Sunday, April 7, 2002, Mr. Rickey Gidtrey of 8 South Enston Ave., father of Tyrhonda Vice, Krystal and Brittany Gidtrey, beloved son of Mrs. Earnestine Williams Gidtrey and the late Mr. Robert Wilson Gidtrey; grandson of Mrs. Leonie Rose Frayer Blanding, brother of Mrs. Leonie Rose Frayer Blanding, brother of Mrs. Elaine G. Dais (Elijah), other mother, sister, and brothers, Mrs. Louise Robinson, Mrs. Vivian Brown (John) Mr. Tyrone Robinson (Shonta), Mr. Ronald Robinson (Elizabeth), aunts, Pearl Williams Rouse, Isabelle Cummings, Esther Choice, and Marie Lance.
Funeral notice later.
Arrangements entrusted to G.W. HEYWARD'S MORTUARY, 12 Dewey St., Charleston, S.C. 577-6497.
HALL, Oran
The relatives and friends of Mr. Oran Pruitt Hall, husband of LaVerne Niesslein Hall are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11 o'clock on Thursday in St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, Summerville. Rite of Committal with Final Commendation will be in Dorchester Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Summerville.
Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home Summerville from 6 until 8 o'clock Wednesday evening where a Prayer Vigil will be held at 7 o'clock.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: National Kidney Foundation of South Carolina, P.O. Box 212634, Columbia, S.C. 29221.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
HILL, Carol
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of April 8, 2002, Carol Williams Hill, widow of Charles G. Hill, Sr. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services in Citadel Square Baptist Church, Thursday, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Bethany Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Wednesday, between 5 and 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Hill was born July 23, 1944, in Charleston, S.C., the daughter of the late Leslie E. Williams and Hazel Blocker Williams. She was a member of Citadel Square Baptist Church. She graduated from Charleston Southern University. She retired from Charleston Baptist Association as office manager and bookkeeper.
She is survived by her mother of Charleston, S.C.; two sons, Charles G. Hill, Jr., and John S. Hill; two daughters, Terry Stafford and Lisa Singleton all of Charleston, S.C.; two brothers, L. Edward Williams of Walterboro, S.C., and R. Allen Williams of Charleston, S.C.; three aunts, Louise Sauls, Mary Wylie and Anne Seignious; three uncles, J. Kirby Blocker, Harry E. Blocker and Howard Blocker; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Citadel Square Baptist Church, 328 Meeting St., Charleston, S.C. 29401, or American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite #504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
COWART, James
James Calvin Cowart, 78, of Summerville, S.C., widower of Mary Margaret Stone Cowart, died April 7, 2002 at a Moncks Corner Nursing Home.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2002 at Beaufort National Cemetery.
Mr. Cowart was born September 20, 1923, in Bullock County, Ga., a son of the late James C. Cowart and Pearl B. Frisbee Cowart. He was a Navy veteran of W.W.II and retired from electrical maintenance with Union Camp Paper Mill in Savannah, Ga. and Brown and Root Construction.
Mr. Cowart is survived by two sons, Jimmie S. Cowart of Eutawville, S.C. and Warren L. Cowart of Ellabell, Ga., one sister, Mary Beth Cribbs of Dillon, S.C., eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
BLEVINS, Patricia
Patricia Ann Blevins, 63, of Summerville, S.C. and the wife of Richard H. Blevins, died April 7, 2002 at her residence.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2002 at Parks Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be private.
Memorials may be made to: Johns Hopkins University Pancreatic Cancer Research, c/o Ralph H. Hruban, MD., Dept. of Pathology, Room 2242, Weinberg Bldg., 401 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD., 21231-2410; Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, P.O. Box 1010, Torrance, Calif., 90505; or Old Fort Baptist Church, Share the Light Fund, 10505 Dorchester Road, Summerville, S.C., 29485.
Mrs. Blevins was born December 27, 1938, in Chattanooga, Tenn., a daughter of the late Ernest Gaston McCarson, Jr. and the late Sally Godfrey McCarson. She was a homemaker and a member of Old Fort Baptist Church.
Mrs. Blevins is survived by her husband of Summerville, three daughters, Angela Henderson, Sally Roberson and her husband, Jerry Roberson, and Lisa Flynn; five grandchildren, Moncia Henderson, Shawn Henderson, Richie Roberson, Darla Roberson and Baillie Flynn all of Summerville; two sisters, Phyllis McKaig of East Ridge, Tenn. and Tina Lambert of Ringgold, Ga., one brother, Ernest G. McCarson, III of Ooltewah, Tenn., 19 nieces and nephews, including Sherry Shaw, Daniel Shaw, Katie Shaw and Lindsey Shaw of Mobile, Ala.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
BENTON, Harold
The relatives and friends of Harold G. Benton, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. are invited to attend his funeral service Wednesday, April 10, 2002 in First Baptist Church of Mount Pleasant at 1:00 o'clock. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Mount Pleasant, 681 McCants Drive, Mount Pleasant, S.C. 29464. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STURH, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
BAILEY, Sr., Benjamin
Benjamin Bailey, Sr. entered into eternal rest on the morning of April 9, 2002. Mr. Bailey is the husband of Doris Fagerstrom Bailey of Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2002, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1393 Miles Dr. across from Charlestowne Landing. Mr. Bailey was born September 1, 1914 in Charleston, S.C. the oldest son of Benjamin Bailey and Mattie Jeffcoat Bailey. He was retired from the Department of the Navy Supship Six and served in W.W.II and the United States Naval Reserve. He was a faithful member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, the Quis Qui Club, the Charleston Lions Club, the Elks Club, the Charleston Area Citadel Club, the Brigadier Foundation, South Carolina Irish Society, Fleet Reserve Association and the Navy League. Surviving are his wife, Doris Fagerstrom Bailey of Charleston; daughter, Patricia B. Regan of Charleston; two sons, Benjamin Bailey, Jr., of Mt. Pleasant, Robert C. Bailey and his wife Joyce G. Bailey of Charleston; four grandchildren, Kelly B. Regan, Robert C. Bailey, Jr., Thomas B. Bailey, Mary Helen Bailey; two sisters, Ruth B. Gatch and Kathleen B. White of North Charleston and one brother, Whitmarsh S. Bailey of Charleston. He is predeceased by his first wife Helen Condon Bailey, his sister, Rose Bailey Sneed and step-son Ronald Edward Fike. The family will receive relatives and friends from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 150 Wentworth Street, Charleston, South Carolina. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1393 Miles Dr., Charleston, S.C., Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, 29405 or The Citadel Brigadier Foundation, 471 Moultrie Street, Charleston, S.C. 29409. MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL IS ASSISTING THE FAMILY.
WOODWARD, James
GEORGETOWN - James Ellis Woodward, 80, died Monday, April 8, 2002, in Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Woodward was born September 9, 1921, in Willacoochee, Ga., a son of the late Thomas W. Woodward and Lila Brinson Woodward Allen. He served in the Army during World War II. Mr. Woodward lived in Georgetown for a number of years before moving to Florida working with the Container Division of International Paper Co. Later, he moved to Birmingham, Ala. and retired from Lockheed Martin Air Space Co. in 1985. Mr. Woodward returned to Georgetown to live in 1996.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ginn Woodward of Georgetown; two sons, James E. Woodward, Jr. of Birmingham, Ala. and Frank Woodward of Orange Park, Fla.; two step-daughters, Cynthia Kennedy and Betty Carol Smith, both of St. Simons Island, Ga.; a brother, William D. Woodward of Georgetown; a sister, Mary W. Horton of Georgetown; two sisters-in-law, Frances Woodward and Olga Woodward Russ, both of Georgetown; three grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren.
Mr. Woodward was predeceased by two brothers, Jack F. Woodward and Thomas Woodward.
Funeral services will be 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, April 11, 2002, at the GEORGETOWN CHAPEL OF MAYER FUNERAL HOME. Officiating will be the Rev. Luford O. Pope. Burial will follow in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 Wednesday evening, April 10, 2002. Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1098, Georgetown, S.C. 29442.
CAMPBELL, Carla
BONNEAU, S.C. - Mrs. Carla Craig Campbell, 30, of Bonneau, S.C., died Monday morning at a Charleston hospital.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, April 11, 2002, at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens in Orangeburg. Rev. Donnie L. Starnes, Jr., will officiate. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., IN ORANGEBURG, is handling the arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Robinson, T.J. Robinson, Mark Robinson, Mark Jenkins, Jerry Lewis, Frank Leysath.
Mrs. Campbell was born April 29, 1971, in Lancaster, S.C. She was the daughter of Wade Craig and Sandra Timmons Craig. She was a 1989 graduate of Edisto High School and a 1993 graduate of Columbia College with a BSW. She was employed as a social worker by Dorchester Department of Social Services.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Joseph Campbell of Bonneau, S.C.; her parents, Wade Craig and Sandra T. Craig, both of Neeses; one brother, Kenny Craig and sister-in-law, Terry Craig both of Neeses; maternal grandmother, Sybil Timmons of Lancaster; paternal grandmother, Ruby Craig of Lancaster; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Margaret and Charles Campbell both of Moncks Corner; sister-in-law, Tina Campbell of Moncks Corner; number of aunts and uncles and three nephews.
Friends may call at THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., in Orangeburg. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to MUSC Children's Hospital Fund, 59 Bee St., P.O. Box 250201, Charleston, S.C. 29425.
FRENCH, Phyllis
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Noah French are invited to attend the funeral service of the latter at Berkeley Baptist Church, Wednesday afternoon, April 10, 2002, at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in Whispering Pines Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL until 12 noon and at the church from 1 o'clock until the hour of service.
BROPHY, Vickie
Vickie Barnes Brophy, 57, of Moncks Corner, died Tuesday at her residence.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Friday, at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery.
Mrs. Brophy was born January 31, 1945, at Charleston, S.C., a daughter of Norval Barnes and Georgia Newell Barnes. She was a Methodist.
Surviving are her husband, John Brophy of Moncks Corner; mother, Georgia Newell Barnes of Moncks Corner; three sons, John C. Brophy of Dorchester; James M. Brophy and Kevin Noel Brophy both of Moncks Corner; brother, Norval A. Barnes of Moncks Corner; sister, Margaret B. Duszak of Summerville; five grandchildren.
Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday evening.
DRIGGERS, Essie
Essie Rebecca Driggers, 94, of Moncks Corner, a retired cafeteria worker with Berkeley High School, died Monday at a Mt. Pleasant hospital.
The funeral will be at 4 p.m., Thursday, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Burial, directed by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, will be in the church cemetery.
Ms. Driggers was born August 14, 1907, at Berkeley County, a daughter of Hampton P. Driggers and Martha Burbage Driggers. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She was a member of the Gold and Silver Ladies Society.
Surviving are two nieces, Sandra Senterfeit of Charleston; Cecil Clark of Moncks Corner; two nephews, David M. Driggers, Jr., of Key West, Fla.; Frankie Driggers of Moncks Corner; several grandnieces and nephews; several great-grandnieces and nephews.
Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday evening.
