NEAL, Herman
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Levern Neal are invited to attend the funeral services of the former at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 7396 Rivers Ave. (at Ashley-Phosphate) North Charleston, S.C. on Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 3 o'clock. Interment will follow in Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville, S.C. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL this (Friday) evening between 6 and 8 o'clock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Truth and Fellowship Ministry, PO Box 2038, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465.
ZIMMERMAN, James
The relatives and friends of James Paul "Chief" Zimmerman are invited to attend his graveside funeral services in Live Oak Memorial Gardens, Monday morning, April 15, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Sunday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
SEWELL, Hiram
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. H. Winston Sewell are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in John's Island Presbyterian Church, Friday morning, April 12, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Interment, John's Island Presbyterian Chuchyard. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to John's Island Presbyterian Church, 2550 Bohicket Road, John's Island, S.C. 29455.
RAMSEY, Harold
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ramsey are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Friday afternoon, April 12, 2002 at 2 o'clock. Interment, Bethany Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
BENNETT, Robert
The relatives and friends of Mr. Robert Bennett and those of his sisters, Mrs. Catherine Grant (Raymond), Ms. Florence Polite (Gripper) and Ms. Marie Clark, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins are invited to attend his Home Going services on Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 12:00 noon at Bethel A.M.E. Church, Rev. Issah Pringle, Pastor. Interment will be in Church Cemetery. Mr. Bennett will lie-in-state this evening from 3-6 p.m. at AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME. Phone 873-2310.
WHITE, Mary
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mary White those of her children, Mrs. Annie M. Williams, Mr. Jimmy White, Mrs. Eva White Davis all of Charleston, S.C., Mrs. Ester Williams (Eugene), Mrs. Ruth Vicks, Mr. Herbert Frank White (Geneva), all of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. Pearl White Harris (Robert) of Baltimore, Md., those of her brothers and sisters, Mr. James Singleton, Mrs. Carrie Bell Singleton, Mrs. Elouise Singleton Capers, and Mr. Sam Singleton all of Charleston, S.C., and Mrs. Laura McKelvey of Oakley, S.C., aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins are invited to attend her Home Going services on Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Interment will be held in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Viewing and visitation will be this evening from 6-8 p.m. at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Arrangements have been made by AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME. Phone 873-2310.
MANIGAULT, Hester
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Hester Manigault of St. Stephen, S.C. formerly of Moncks Corner, S.C. are invited to attend her funeral services Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 1:00 pm at Anderson Baptist Church, Santee Circle, Moncks Corner S.C. Interment, church cemetery. Viewing will be on Friday from 3-8 p.m., with family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m., at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER S.C.
SNIPES, Steven
The relatives and friends of Mr. Steven A. "Pee Dee" Snipes of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Moncks Corner, S.C. are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 11:00 am. at Moncks Corner AME Church, 306 W. Main St., Moncks Corner, S.C. Interment, St. James Cemetery. Viewing will be on Friday from 3-8 pm, with the family receiving friends from 7-8 pm. at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 200 Grace Street, Moncks Corner, S.C.
CROKER, Tassie
Relatives and friends of Mr. Tassie Croker, Jr. of Russellville, S.C. the beloved brother of Mr. John Lee Croker, Mr. Lucius Gamble, Rev. Inez Middleton, Mrs. Gwendolyn White, Mrs. Ruth Thomas all of Russellville, S.C. and Mrs. Shirley Oliver of Greeleyville, S.C. are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 2:00 pm. at St. Mary's Holiness Church, St. Stephen, S.C.
Interment: Zion U. M. Church Cemetery, Russellville, S. C. SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
LAIRD, Mary
The relatives and friends of Mary Ann Green Laird are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am, Friday, April 12, 2002 in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Folly Beach. The Rite of Committal will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Education Fund, 1695 Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston, S.C. 29407. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. 766-1365
HAMON, Robert
Robert W. Hamon, 65, of Goose Creek, died on the morning of Friday, April 12, 2002 in a Charleston hospital after a lengthy illness. His funeral service will be conducted 11:00 o'clock Monday, April 15, 2002 at the Cathedral of Praise, 3790 Ashley Phosphate Rd., North Charleston. Interment, with full military honors, will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
Mr. Hamon was born in Borger, Texas on November 29, 1926 a son of the late Paddy (Pat) and Eula Miller Hamon. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force after 23 years of service. He more recently retired from the DuPont facility at Bushy Park, Charleston.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Peggy Bane Hamon, his son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Pamela Hamon of North Charleston; his daughter and son-in-law, Donna Kingsbury and Kevin Shea of North Charleston, his daughter, Kathy Rhodes of Daniel Island, and his grandsons, Brandon and Jared Kingsbury and Tony Glen Hamon, Jr. His brothers, Pat Hamon of North Charleston, Bill Hamon of Millen, Ga., his sisters, Betty Lankford of Hanahan, Wanda Kirkland of North Charleston, and his twin sisters, Helene Bailey of Summerville and Ilene Mullins of Vicksburg, Miss. also survive.
KING, Jr., Bobby
MULLINS, S.C. - Mr. Bobby Carlyle King, Jr., 50, died Thursday, April 11, 2002.
Graveside services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 14 at Red Hill Memorial Gardens, with Rev. Jim Kirkland officiating. The services will be directed by COX-COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.
Mr. King was born January 5, 1952 in Mullins, a son of Bobby C. King, Sr. and Betty Jo Smith King. Mr. King was a Senior Bituminous Materials Inspector with the S.C. Dept. of Transportation. Mr. King was a graduate of Mullins High School and a member of Mullins First Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. King are his wife, Judy Cox King of the home; 2 daughters, Kelly King and Krystle King, both of the home; his parents, Bobby C. King, Sr. and Betty Jo King of Mullins; a brother, Jonathan King of Mullins; and 2 sisters, Carla Jo Privette of Southport, N.C. and Donna Nobles of Mullins.
Mr. King was predeceased by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Murphy King.
Visitation will be held Saturday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at COX-COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.
POPE, Helen
The relatives and friends of Helen Hughes Pope are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Saturday morning, April 13, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at STUHR'S WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran Hospice of Charleston, 753 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464.
BAILEY, Jeremy
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Bailey are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Sunday afternoon, April 14, 2002 at 3 o'clock. Interment, Dorchester Memory Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL Saturday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock. Family visitation will be at the Bailey home following the funeral service.
HAMILTON, Elizabeth
Entered into eternal rest Thursday, April 11, 2002, Mrs. Elizabeth Elaine Hamilton of N. Charleston. She is the beloved wife of Mr. Robert Hamilton, Sr.; daughter of Mrs. Edith Hamilton; mother of Nathaniel Bernard Hamilton, April Elaine Hamilton (Darryl), June Denise Hamilton (Terrell), Tiana Latreece Hamilton and Robert Hamilton, Jr.; sister of Cynthia Hamilton (Clyde). Friends may visit at 1820-A Iris St. Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS. (843) 722-0268.
KIMBEL, SR., Robert
Robert W. Kimbel, Sr., 85, longtime resident of North Charleston died Thursday, April 11, 2002 at his home. Born May 21, 1916 in Savannah, Tennessee he was the son of Hundley Broyles and Bertha Weller Kimbel (nee Hardin). Mr. Kimbel served in the U.S. Marine Corps during W.W.II. He retired as a supervisor from the Charleston Army Depot. He is survived by his wife Jarvis Kimbel (nee Shanahan); three children, Robert W. Kimbel, Jr., Goose Creek, Patsy Blizzard and Peggy Feltus both of Hanahan; two brothers, Luke Kimbel, and John Chandler Kimbel both of Tennessee; three sisters, Rebecca Ann Freeman, Louise Hambie, and Maude Turner all of Tennessee; nine grandchildren, Christie Lackey, Robert Kimbel, III, Clay Kimbel, Tammy Pfeiffer, Richie Richmond, Angela Richmond, Sydney Pitts, Annette Greenway, and Heather Byrge; 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek. Interment with military honors will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens, North Charleston. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2002 at the funeral home.
MARTIN, Verne
Verne Mae Whitaker Martin, 84, of Kenilworth Rd., Goose Creek, S.C., a retired supervisor of in-house security for TransWorld Airlines died Tuesday in a Charleston hospital.
Funeral services and burial will be private according to DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER.
Mrs. Martin was born Feb. 6, 1918, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a daughter of Walter R. Whitaker and Emily Anderson Whitaker. She is the widow of William B. Martin, Jr. She was a member of Vashti Chapter 34 OES.
Surviving are a son, William B. Martin, III, of St. Albans, N.Y.; a sister, Donna M. Mars of Narragansett, R.I.; a brother, Geronimo Whitaker of Goose Creek; and three grandchildren.
WILDER, Yvonne
Entered into eternal rest on April 11, 2002, Mrs. Yvonne Coleman Wilder, beloved wife of Mr. Walter Wilder, Sr., mother of Alicia and Walter, Jr., daughter of Mrs. Linda Coleman Bridgeforth and sister of Charles W. Coleman, Sr., and Mr. James E. Coleman. Late residence, 1315 Freer St., James Island, S.C. Funeral notice later.
GILLIARD, Jr., A.
Mr. Alexander Gilliard, Jr., of 1774 Arsburn Lane, James Island, S.C., died Thursday evening, April 11, 2002. He was the widower of the late Mrs. Albertha Todd Gilliard. He is survived by his children, Mrs. Elvira G. Gilliard (William), Mrs. Sandra G. Frazier, Mr. Alexander Gilliard, III (Elizabeth), Mrs. Marsha G. Smalls, Mrs. Anthony Gilliard (Marion), Ms. Ladosha C. Gilliard, Mr. Prince Pettigrew (Katherine), Mr. Sammy Richardson (Louise), and other relatives. The family will receive visitors at 1352 South Sherwood Drive, West Oak Forest. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
MIZELL, Alberta
Alberta Weeks Mizell, died Wednesday. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, in the BRYANT FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, with Dr. Wash Belangia officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Harleyville. Pallbearers will be nephews. She was the widow of Ted C. Mizell. Surviving are, daughter, Annette (Andrew M.) Stephens, Greenville, granddaughter, Heather Ashley Stephens, Brooklyn, N.Y., two brothers, Donald E. Weeks, Reevesville and T.J. Weeks, St. George.
WHALEY, Tiffany
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 11, 2002, Mrs. Tiffany Elaine Whaley, residence, 623 Wantoon St., Charleston, S.C. The beloved wife of Mr. Gary Maurice Whaley, the devoted mother of Lil Miss Chelsie Brown and Baby Girl Chyna Whaley, the step-mother of Crystal Whaley, the daughter of Mr. Henry Montgomery (Ola Mae) and the late Mrs. Edith Montgomery, the granddaughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Davis and the late Mr. Eugene Davis, the daughter-in-law of Mrs. Nettie Dilligard and Mr. Albert Cromwell. Mrs. Whaley was 26 years old.
W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C., will announce the funeral service, (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at, wmsbmc2@aol.com.
KIRKLAND, Maxine
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Maxine Bunch Kirkland, widow of Rev. Joel D. Kirkland are invited to attend her funeral service this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in Summerville Church of God of Prophecy, 407 North Magnolia St. Burial will be in Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 1:30 o'clock until hour of service. Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
FILLINGIM, Van Earl
Van Earl Fillingim, Jr., 79, formerly of Columbia, S.C., and Knoxville, Tenn., passed away, April 11, 2002. Relatives and friends are invited to call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, Sunday afternoon, April 14, 2002, from 1 until 2 o'clock. A graveside service will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens at 2 o'clock.
Surviving are his wife, Rose Marie Stewart Fillingim, sons, Van E. Fillingim, III, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Steven Warren Fillingim of Temecola, Calif., and four grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Harvey Atwill of Orangeburg, S.C., and Mrs. George Wright of Atlanta, Ga.
Mr. Fillingim was a Manufacturing Representative for Weil's Sleep Products and a graduate of the University of South Carolina and Naval ROTC. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in both the Atlantic and Pacific.
He was a member of Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, a volunteer for "Meals on Wheels" of Mount Pleasant and a member of Snee Farm Country Club.
Memorials may be made to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, P.O. box 779, Minneapolis, Minn. 55440-0779.
KOGER, JR., Joseph
WALTERBORO - Joseph Henry Koger, Jr., 83, a retired rural and city mail carrier for 30 years, died Friday at St. George Health Care Center.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Monday, at Bethel Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. Lawrence Peebles.
Mr. Koger was born December 10, 1918, in Walterboro, a son of the late James Henry Koger and Susie Calfee Koger. He was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church and the Walterboro Lions Club.
Surviving are, his wife, Laveta Long Cook Koger, three sons, William Gary Koger of Aiken, James W. Cook of Vicksburg, Miss. and John R. Cook of Cape Coral, Fla., a sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Dean of Walterboro and six grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church, 403 Church St., Walterboro, S.C. 29488.
THOMAS, Julia
Julia Wansley Thomas, of Charleston, S.C., widow of Carl W. Thomas died Thursday, April 11, 2002, at her residence. The relatives and friends of Julia Wansley Thomas are invited to attend her funeral service Sunday, April 14, 2002, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, at 4 o'clock. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Chapel one hour prior to service.
Mrs. Thomas, a retired Executive Secretary with South Carolina Electric and Gas, was born in Elberton, Ga., a daughter of P.A. Wansley and Ionie Carithers Wansley and she was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Thomas graduated from Memminger High School. She was also a volunteer at Roper Hospital.
Surviving are one son, Carl W. "Whitey" Thomas of Knoxville, Tenn., one daughter, Judy T. Alewine of Greenville, S.C., four grandchildren, Mark Thomas of Knoxville, Tenn., Renee Crump of Columbia, S.C., Kevin Alewine of Charlotte, N.C., and Barrie Alewine of Atlanta, Ga., and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan Thomas.
Flowers will be accepted or Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Lowcountry Region, 4 Carriage Lane, Suite 302, Charleston, S.C. 29407-6050, or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 573, Charleston, S.C. 29402.
TEDESCO, Margaret
Margaret L. Tedesco, 96, of Charleston, S.C., formerly of New Brunswick, N.J., died Thursday, April 11, 2002, at Bees Ferry Manor in Charleston, S.C. She was born in New Brunswick and lived there most of her life. She then lived in Boynton Beach, Fla., for 25 years before moving to Charleston, S.C., in 1996. She was a homemaker. She was a communicant of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in New Brunswick and a member of its Catholic Daughters of America, Altar Rosary Society and Church Choir for 35 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Dominic J. Tedesco, in 1958, and a grandson, Richard Tedesco, in 1998. Surviving are one son, Ferdinand D. Tedesco, III, of Seabrook Island, S.C.; two sisters, Rose McMahon and Marie Urban, both, of Milltown, N.J.; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Relatives and friends may call from 2 to 5 on Sunday at Boylan Funeral Home, 188 Easton Ave., New Brunswick, N.J. A Funeral Liturgy will be offered at 10 a.m., on Monday, at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church, New Brunswick, with interment to follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, South Amboy.
FERRELL, Thomas
Mr. Thomas Reese Ferrell, 89, of 3646 Westwood Drive in Martinez, Ga., died Thursday evening at his residence after an extended illness.
Born March 19, 1913 in Canada, Ky., he was the son of the late James Hamilton Ferrell and Ema Jean Mabe Ferrell. Mr. Ferrell was a carpenter in the building industry, was a member of the Carpenters Union #1509, and was a member of the New Life Church of God.
Surviving are his wife, Hazel Wilson Ferrell of the home; four sons, Thomas Wayne Ferrell and David Haynes Ferrell, both of Martinez, Ga., Larry Edward Ferrell of Greensboro, N.C. and Roy Daniel Ferrell of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters, Dora Blackburn of Charleston, S.C. and Alma Tuten of Estill, S.C. There are eight grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Staffords Cemetery near Furman, S.C. conducted by Rev. Jackie Ray Robinson and Rev. Michael Coward, and directed by PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME of Hampton, S.C.
Friends may call at the chapel on Saturday evening from 7 until 9 p.m.
LYNN, III, Thomas
Thomas Noel Lynn, III, born in Manassas, Va., April 5, 1933, was the son of Mary Lee and Thomas Noel Lynn, Jr. He attended Falls Church, Va., High School and was a graduate of the University of Virginia. He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Lynn was a retired sales manager at Compugraphic Corp. He is survived by his wife, Emily Peirano Lynn; three sons, Thomas Noel Lynn, IV of Asheville, N.C.; David Anthony and Theresa Lynn of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; Robert Brian Lynn and his fiancé Sally Tomlinson of St. Cloud, Fla. He is survived by two grandchildren, David Anthony Lynn, III and Mary Katherine Lynn of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Two sisters, Barbara Lynn Daris of Dearborn, Michigan, and Nancy Lee Puffenbarger of Tucson, Arizona. The family will receive friends at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., 884-3833, Saturday, April 13, 2002, between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. Graveside services will be held 4 p.m., Sunday, April 14, 2002, at Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 701 East Bay Street, PCC1115, Charleston, S.C. 29403.
