GILLIARD, Jr., A.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Alexander Gilliard, Jr., those of his four daughters, Mrs. Elivira G. Gilliard (William), Ms. Sandra G. Frazier, Ms. Marsha G. Smalls, Ms. Ladosha C. Gilliard, five sons, Messrs. Alexander Gilliard, III, (Elizabeth), Stanley Gilliard, Anthony Gilliard (Marion) Prince "Iven" Pettigrew (Katherine) Sammy Richardson (Louise), three sisters, Ms. Caroline Sanders, Ms. Dorothy Gilliard, Ms. Virginia Foster, two brothers-in-law, Messrs. Robert Todd, Lionel Mapp, five sister-in-law, Ms. Emily Gilliard, Ms. Helen Richardson, Ms. Catherine Washington, Ms. Elouise Gilliard, Ms. Louise Chisolm, 23 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of cousins are invited to attend his funeral services on Tuesday, April 16, 2002, 1 p.m., at First Baptist Church, James 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 FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, on Monday, from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church, 12 noon, Tuesday. Interment, Payne Memorial Gardens, Grimball Road, James Island.
GREEN, Cassie
Entered into eternal rest Saturday, April 13, 2002, Rev. Cassie Green, 101, formerly of 19 Sheppard St. He is the husband of Mrs. Hattie Green, the beloved father of Ruby Henry, Joan Thomas and Sandra Green; grandfather of Dawn Green Aidouni (Simon) and Troy Lamont Green; brother of Mr. Alexander Green. Friends may visit at 902 Locksley Dr. Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
JONES, Riccardo
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of April 13, 2002, Mr. Ricardo Terrell Jones the beloved son of Lucille Johnes and Samuel Commey, III, brother of Shannon Johnes and Otis Jones, maternal grandson of Mr. Nathaniel and Mrs. Lucy Johnes, paternal grandson of Samuel Crummey, Jr., and Mrs. Carrie Crummy. Late residence, 3955 Christopher St., Charleston, S.C. 29405. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, North Charleston, S.C. 29405. Funeral notice later. (843) 744-7511.
GATHERS, Mary
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of April 14, 2002, Mrs. Mary Louise Gathers, widow of the late Mr. Robert Gathers, mother of Larry Gathers, Debra (Anthony) Holmes, Robenia Maybank, Anthony Gathers, Clifford Gathers, Rolanda (Marcus) Holloway, Michael (Rochelle) Gathers, Sherold (Jerome) Deleston, sister of Horace (Dorithy) Williams, Thaddeus Ball, and Betty Gene Pearsol. She is also survived by a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, and friends, late residence 4658 Hassel St., North Charleston, S.C. 29406. Funeral arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, 4784 Gaynor Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405. (843) 744-7511. Funeral notice later.
BONNEAU, Mable
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Saturday, April 13, 2002, Mrs. Mable Green Bonneau. Mrs. Mable Green Bonneau, was the wife of Mr. Joseph Bonneau, step-mother to his children, and adopted son, Mr. Kevin Singleton of Charlotte, N.C., she was the niece of Mrs. Dorothy Boney of New York, Mrs. Carrie Cauley of North Carolina, Mr. Leroy Lewis, Sr., and the Rev. Arthur Reed of Charleston, S.C. She was the first cousin of Mrs. Judy Smalls Hammond and the Rev. Clarence George Rivers and Mrs. Lucille Maxwell. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. (Downtown) Phone 723-3066.
BRANTON, Jr., Thomas
Thomas E. Branton, Jr., 38, of Moncks Corner, a Building and Grounds Specialist II with the Medical University of South Carolina, died Saturday at a Mt. Pleasant hospital.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Burial will be in Providence Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Branton was born April 6, 1964, at Berkeley County, S.C., a son of Thomas E. Branton, Sr., and Beverly Paschal Branton. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Macedonia High School. He attended the University of South Carolina and Trident Technical College. He was the Vice President of the South Carolina Callers Association. He was a square dance caller for the Frontier Twirlers Square Dance Club of Walterboro and President of Dorchester Ramblers Square Dance Club of Harleyville. He was a line dance instructor for the Twilight Twirlers Square Dance Club of North Charleston, Wesley Whirlers Square Dance Club of Charleston and Fire House Squares of Ladson.
Surviving are his fiancée, Melissa Leigh Dantzler of Walterboro, cousin, Jimmy Branton of Moncks Corner, many uncles and aunts, cousins and friends of the Square Dance Circles.
Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday evening.
SCOTT, William
With regret we inform you that Mr. William "Scotty" Scott of 624 Beach Hill Road, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 14, 2002. The former husband of Ms. Mellie Gelzer, the beloved father of Ms. Edna Swarez, Mrs. Angalena Rhue Kallars (Rodney), and Mr. Roosevelt Smith (Henretta) all of Summerville, Mr. Ronald Gelzer (Omega) of Kaleen, Texas, Mr. Richard Smith (Patty) of Portland, Conn., Rev. Robert Smith (Natasha) of Ridgeville, Mr. Russell Smith (Phyllis) of Columbia and Ms. Denise Smith of Queens, N.Y. The relatives and friends of Mr. Scott are invited to attend his home-going service on Monday, April 15, 2002, 6 p.m., at AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME. Rev. Robert Smith officiating.
DRAYTON, Alice
With regret, we inform you that Mrs. Alice G. Drayton, of 5622 Dixie Plantation Road, Hollywood, S.C., entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 13, 2002. The beloved wife of the late Mr. Ellis Drayton, the beloved mother of Mrs. Elouise Wilson (Robert), Mrs. Pearl Rivers (Lawrence), Mrs. Marie Mitchell (Randolph), Mr. Vernon Drayton (Cathy), Mr. Ellis Drayton (Marie), and Mr. Herbert Drayton (Harriett) and the late Mrs. Ethel Richardson all of Hollywood, S.C. The beloved sister of Mr. Elijah Gordon (Carrie) of Adams Run, Mrs. Helen Menesee, of Goose Creek, Mr. David Gordon (Regina), Mr. Melvin Gordon (Margarite), and Mrs. Mary Greene (Harold) all of Ravenel, S.C. Funeral notice will be announced later by the AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME.
YOUNG, Edward
Edward "Eddie" Thomas Young, 72, of Ladson, husband of Mary Hegler Young died Sunday at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 2 o'clock in James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will be Plantation Memorial Gardens, Moncks Corner.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 until 8 o'clock this Tuesday evening.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association Mid-State Chapter, P.O. Box 7044, Columbia, S.C. 29202.
Mr. Young was born on January 24, 1930, in Kershaw, S.C., a son of the late Thomas Henry Young, Jr., and Nettie Mae Carson Young.
He was a graduate and valedictorian of Baron-DeKalb High School, Kershaw, S.C. He was a retired Contract Coordinator for DuPont. He was a Mason and Shriner. He as a member of First Southern Methodist Church of Summerville.
Surviving are, his wife, Mary Hegler Young of Ladson; son, Tony H. Young of Ladson; daughters, Carolyn Young Fountain of North Charleston, Debbie Young Nicholson of Summerville; grandsons, Jason Reeves of Camden, S.C., Travis Young of Summerville; granddaughters, Tiffany Nicholson of Mt. Pleasant, Jill Nicholson of Summerville; sisters, Idolene Watkins of New Port News, Va., Nettie Margaret Atkinson of Springfield, Ill.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
LONG, Joe
ANDREWS - Joe Carlton Long, 79, widower of Cornelia Bartrell Ethridge Long, died Friday, April 12, 2002, at a Georgetown hospital.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at the Spring Gulley Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Andrews Memorial Cemetery, directed by Andrews Chapel of MCKENZIE FUNERAL HOME.
Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2002, at the funeral home.
Mr. Long was born November 15, 1922, in Greenwood, S.C., a son of Ernest C. Long and Mary Agnes Mundy Long. He served in the United States Army, was self-employed in maintenance, and was a Baptist.
Surviving are, one son, Roger Long of Andrews; and three grandchildren.
PERKINS, James
James H. Perkins, 88, of Moncks Corner, S.C., died Wednesday, March 27, at a local hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., to the late William Warr Cassidy and Maude Lillian Ethel Macklem Perkins, he was married to the late Virginia N. Perkins. He was a graduate of Leigh University in Pennsylvania. Mr. Perkins served in WWII in the United States Navy; he retired as manager of the Water Company in Langhorne, Penn. Mr. Perkins was a lifetime member of the VFW and the American Legion, he also was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Family in Whitesville. He is survived by his two sons, James H. Perkins, II, and wife Nancy of Gulf Port, Miss., and Michael Perkins and wife Louise of Langhorne, Penn., two daughters, Trudi Woolley, and Barbara Putnam both of Moncks Corner. Seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren also survive Mr. Perkins. A memorial service will be held Monday, April 15, 2002, at 10:30 a.m., at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Family, Moncks Corner. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. Burial will be held at 2 p.m., in the Church of the Epiphany Cemetery in Eutawville, S.C. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Episcopal Church of the Holy Family, Whitesville, S.C., or the Church of the Epiphany in Eutawville, S.C. Arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd.
WELBORN, Lillian
Lillian Zobel Welborn, of Newberry, died April 14, 2002.
Born in Whitmire, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lennie Vess Hardin. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer and American Legion Auxiliary, Post 24. She was also a volunteer with the Newberry Opera House.
She was twice married, first to the late Charles J. Zobel, and secondly to Joe H. Welborn, who survives.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Welborn is survived by two sons, Larry Charles Zobel and William J. Zobel, both of Charleston; two sisters, Sue Inabinet of North Augusta and Geraldine Glover of Rock Hill; three brothers, Jack Hardin of Greenville, Alvin Hardin of Atlanta, Ga., and Gibbs Hardin of Mississippi; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m., Tuesday, in the MCSWAIN-EVANS FUNERAL CHAPEL. Burial will follow in Newberry Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Monday evening, from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m., and suggests that those desiring may make memorials to Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, P.O. Box 382, Newberry, S.C. 29108.
MCSWAIN-EVANS FUNERAL HOME, in charge.
MCCARTHY, Michael
Michael P. McCarthy, 93, husband of Margaret Herndon McCarthy, died Saturday, April 13, at a local assisted living home. Born in Charleston to the late Patrick and Lula Bowick McCarthy. Mr. McCarthy was a graduate of Charleston High School, he was a plumber for 20 years and was owner and operator of Sandbar Restaurant on Folly Beach from 1959-1968, during which time he was the Magistrate of Folly Beach for 14 years. He also was a member of the Folly Beach Exchange Club. Mr. McCarthy is survived by his wife of 64 years, Margaret Herndon McCarthy, a son, Michael Patrick McCarthy, Jr., and wife Elizabeth of Charleston, a daughter, Marlene Hanjes and husband Kenneth of Folly Beach, a sister, Lula Grice of Charleston, also predeceased by four sisters, Helen Mandige, Carmel Ducker, Loretta Bogart, and Ethel Fulton, 12 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren also survive him. The family will receive firends from 5 to 8 p.m., on Monday, April 15, with a Vigil Prayer service beginning at 5 p.m. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Entombment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave. Charleston, 29405.
SINEATH, Robert
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Craig Sineath are invited to attend the funeral services of the former this afternoon (Monday) in Cherokee Place United Methodist Church at 3 o'clock. Interment in Riverview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Charleston District of United Methodist Church (UMC), 754 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, S.C. 29402 for new church development.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, 2119 DORCHESTER ROAD, NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. 29405.
NORWIG, George W.
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 13, 2002, George W. Norwig, husband of Doris W. Norwig of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Norwig are invited to attend the funeral services of the former at the graveside, Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens Tuesday, April 16, 202 at 2:00 o'clock. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 o'clock.
Mr. Norwig was born in Long Island, N.Y., a son of William E. and Rose H. Norwig. He was the first sports announcer in Charleston, S.C. for the CBS affiliate, WCSC, TV and remained there for 25 years. He retired from WCIV-TV in 1984. He originated the Citadel network and was the "Voice of the Citadel Bulldogs" for 34 years. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Mr. Norwig graduated from Duke University and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was an Honorary life member of The Hibernian Society, member of the Charleston Elks Lodge, The German Friendly Society, the Exchange Club of Charleston, The Citadel Brigadier Club and The Citadel Hall of Fame and former member of The Executive Association of Greater Charleston.
Surviving are his wife of Mt. Pleasant, two daughters, Barbara B. Kirby of Mount Pleasant, S.C. and Diane N. Macrae of Charleston, S.C., five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Hibernian Society Foundation, 105 Meeting Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
SMITH, Arthur
Entered into eternal rest on April 12, 2002, Mr. Arthur Smith, the beloved husband of Mrs. Jannie Smith, father of Catina Smith, Letish Smith and Jamie Nelson, brother of James Smith, Fred Smith, Benjamin Smith, Charles Smith, Robert Smith, Lester Smith, Larry Smith, Joseph Smith, Kate Ford, Viloa Robinson, Lillian Smith, Betty White and Thelma Smith. Late residence Carolina Lane, Johns Island, S.C. Funeral notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
SMALLS, JR., Morris
COMMUNITY LODGE #478, F. & A.M. OFFICERS AND MEMBERS: A Special Communication will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2002, 12 noon at the Masonic Temple, Huger, S.C. to open a LODGE OF SORROW for our departed Brother, Morris Smalls, Jr. The funeral will be 1 p.m., at Charity AME Church, Huger, S.C. Craft fraternally invited.
By the Order of:
Kenneth Singleton, W.M.
SMALLS, Rosetta
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 13, 2002, Mrs. Rosetta B. Smalls of Huger, S.C.; the wife of Mr. Rudolph Smalls of Huger, S.C.; the mother of Ms. Louise Smalls of Huger, S.C.; the sister of Mr. Delphine Bess of Cordesville, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
WHITE, Rosa
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Rosa Lee White of St. Stephen, SC, are invited to attend her funeral services on Tuesday, April 16, 2002, 2 p.m. at First Calvary Holiness Church, St. Stephen, S.C. Burial, St. Peter's AME Cemetery, Bonneau, S.C. Viewing will be on Monday from 3 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
