WISE, James
Entered into eternal rest on April 15, 2002, Mr. James Wise of 467 Maggie Road (Snowden) Mount Pleasant, S.C. The beloved father of Rena Singleton and Dan Wise (Lavern) all of Mount Pleasant, S.C. Son of Mr. Alfred Wise (Geneva), brother of Harold, Edward and Henrietta Wise. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
GREGORY-HOLMES, J.
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 16, 2002. Mrs. Julia Gregory-Holmes. Residence, 5371 Alta Road, Hollywood, S.C. She was the devoted mother of Mrs. Julia Whiddee, Mrs. Peggy Sumter, Lt. Edward Holmes, Mrs. Arletta Holmes-Sumter, Mr. Cephus Holmes, Rev. Dr. Arthur Lee Holmes, the late Mr. Franklin Holmes and Mr. Isaiah Holmes, the mother-in-law of Mr. Alonzo Whiddee, Mr. Eugene Sumter, Jr., Mrs. Annie Holmes, Mr. Don Sumter, Sr., Rev. Rose Holmes, Mrs. Souvillia Rice-Holmes and Mrs. Lynn Holmes. The loving sister of Mrs. Frances Mathews, Ms. Louise Gregory, Mrs. Elnora Wicker and Mrs. Elrena Brown. W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C., will announce funeral service, 722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial message at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
BULL, Betty
Entered into eternal rest Monday afternoon, April 15, 2002, Betty Ann Wilson Bull. Residence, North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Betty Ann Wilson Bull are invited to attend her graveside services in Plantation Memorial Gardens, Friday morning, April 19, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Thursday evening, April 18, 2002, between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Bull was born July 21, 1946, in Charleston, S.C., the daughter of Harry D. Wilson and Annie Francis Wilson. She attended Chicora High School and was a sales person with the Salvation Army. She was also active with the Shag Clubs.
She is survived by her mother of Charleston, S.C.; two sons, Harry "Chris" Goodyear of Summerville, S.C., and Ben Faircloth of Charleston, S.C.; two brothers, John Mark Wilson and David Wilson, both of Charleston, S.C.; three grandchildren, Christopher Lee Goodyear, Amber Lynn Goodyear and Austin Matthew Goodyear.
BONNEAU, Mable
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mable Green Bonneau and her husband, Mr. Joseph Bonneau, her adopted children, Mr. Kevin Singleton (Kim), Mr. O'Neil Cauley, Mrs. Judy Hammond (Ray), Mrs. Lucille Maxwell (William), Ms. Anna Lee Wright and Mrs. Myra Thompson (Anthony); her step-children, Mr. John Keith, Mrs. Margaret A. Milligan (Leroy), Ms. Blondelle Jones, and Virginia Jones; her step-siblings, Ms. Deborah Prenpiss, Mr. Robert Grant, and Ms. Doris Collins; her aunts and uncles Mrs. Dorothy Boney, Mrs. Carrie Cauley, Mr. Leroy Lewis, Sr., and Rev. Arthur Reed, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, are invited to attend her funeral services on Thursday, April 18, 2002, at 1 p.m., in Shiloh A.M.E. Church, 172 Smith St., Charleston, S.C. The Rev. Jerry L. Williams, Sr., Pastor. Inhumation will follow in St. James A.M.E. Cemetery, Johns Island, S.C. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags, Inc., on Wednesday, April 17, 2002, from 2 until 5 p.m. Mrs. Bonneau will repose in Shiloh AME Church from 6 until 8 p.m. A quiet hour with family members will be observed from 7 until 8 p.m. Arrangements are respectfully announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St. (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
CANADAY, Joshua
ST. GEORGE - Funeral services for Joshua N. Canaday will be held 3 pm Wednesday in Grover United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Murray Cemetery directed by Bryant Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Randy Goethe, Blaine Fender, Joey Canady, James Bubsy Brickle, Danny Jackson and Allan Ayer. Honorary Pallbearers are: Justin Goethe, Adam Canady, Jason Britt, Al Shipman, Brandon Bazzle, Wes Brickle, Brent Jackson, Adam Pendarvis, Elliot Mauney, Matt Pope, Joel Roumillat, Si Roberts, Elizabeth Ayer, Rachel Clayton, Jessica Darden, Catherine Albergotti, members of the Dorchester Academy J.V. Baseball Team, Coach Wyman Mole, Dennis Iser and Coach Stanley Gruber.
RAY, Harry
COLUMBIA - Services for Harry Oren Ray, 74, will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., at Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church with burial in Woodridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at DUNBAR FUNERAL HOME, DEVINE STREET CHAPEL. Memorials may be made to Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 530 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, S.C. 29210.
Mr. Ray died Monday, April 15, 2002, after a short illness. Born in Charlotte, N.C., he was the son of the late Harry E. Ray and Emmie Horton Raley and the step-son of the late T.R. Raley. He was a Navy veteran of WWII, retired from Southern Bell after 35 years of service and worked part-time for Dunbar Funeral Home. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, American Legion, Senior Bowlers of Anchor Lanes, Irmo, and Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church. Mr. Ray served as a scout master with Troop #16, Boy Scouts of America at Shandon Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Helen Porter Ray; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas O. Ray and Jane Ray of Mt. Pleasant; and son, J. David Ray of Columbia; and grandchildren, Michael Ray of Lawndale, N.C., Blake Ray and Amanda Ray both of Columbia, Clint Locklear of Columbia, and Baker Locklear and Rebecca Locklear of Mt. Pleasant.
CRUTHERS, Glenda
Glenda Diane Smart Cruthers, 50, of Moncks Corner, died Monday at a North Charleston hospital.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, at the cryptside in Plantation Memorial Gardens. Entombment will be directed by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner.
Mrs. Cruthers was born July 14, 1951, at New York City, New York, a daughter of Michael Smart and Iris Newsome Smart Dunivent. She was a Protestant.
Surviving are her husband, Thomas W. Cruthers of Moncks Corner; mother, Iris Newsome Smart Dunivent of Moncks Corner; daughter, Katrina Lee of Moncks Corner; sister, Linda Michelle Platt of Charleston; three brothers, Michael Smart and Tony Smart, both of Moncks Corner; Henry Smart of North Charleston; grandmother, Nellie Newsome of Moncks Corner.
Arrangements by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
WALL, Gertrude
MARION, S.C. - Mrs. Gertrude Lide Wall, 88, widow of Maurice M. Wall, died Tuesday, April 16, at St. Eugene Medical Center after an illness.
Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 18, in Rose Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Daniel Inabinet officiating. The services will be directed by SMITH-COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.
Mrs. Wall was born January 15, 1914, in Marion County, a daughter of the late William H. Lide and the late Wilhelmina Bennett Lide. Mrs. Wall had worked many years for Leder Brothers Department Store. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Euzalian Sunday School Class.
Surviving Mrs. Wall are, a step-son, Robert M. Wall, and his wife Nell Baxley Wall of Chesapeake, Va.; a brother, Charles B. Lide and his wife Helen of Aiken; a sister, Catherine Henderson of Columbia; a special sister-in-law, Elizabeth "Lib" Lide of Marion; a special niece, Martha Lide Saxon of Marion; other nephews and a niece; several great-nephews and great-nieces; and several cousins.
Mrs. Wall was predeceased by a step-granddaughter, Catherine Marianne Wall and a brother, William H. Lide, Jr.
Visitation will be held, Thursday afternoon, from 2:00 until 3:30 p.m., at SMITH-COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.
SMITH, Arthur
The relatives and friends of Mr. Arthur Smith, those of his wife, Mrs. Jannie Nelson Smith, children, Lateisha Smith, Catina Smith and Jamie Nelson, mother, Mrs. Lillie Bell Smith, grandmother, Mrs. Ella Pinckney, sisters, Mrs. Kate Ford (Henry), Mrs. Viola Robinson (Henry), Mrs. Betty White (Isiah), Ms. Lillian Smith and Ms. Thelma Smith, brothers, Mr. James Smith (Lillie Mae, Mr. Fred Smith, Jr., (Janie), Mr. Joseph Smith (Madlyn), Mr. Benjamin Smith, Mr. Robert Smith (Marie), Mr. Charles Smith, Mr. Lester Smith (Adrianne) and Mr. Larry Smith (Michelle), mother-in-law, Mrs. Thelma Ferguson, sister-in-law, Margaret Evans, brothers-in-law, Jerome Ferguson, Joseph Ferguson and Jettie Evans, grandmother-in-law, Rev. Margaret Nelson are invited to attend his funeral service on Thursday, April 18, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Old Baptist Center, Old Pond Road, Johns Island, S.C. Interment Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, from 7 to 8 p.m., in Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 2419 Bohicket Road, Johns Island, S.C. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
DRAYTON, Alice
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Alice Gordon Drayton and those of her husband the late Mr. Ellis Drayton, those of her children, Mrs. Elouise Wilson (Robert), Mrs. Pearl Rivers (Lawrence), Mrs. Marie Mitchell (Randolph), Mr. Vernon Drayton (Cathy), Mr. Ellis Drayton (Marie), Mr. Herbert Drayton (Harriett) and the late Mrs. Ethel Richardson, those of her brothers and sisters, Mr. Elijah Gordon (Carrie), Mrs. Helen Menesee, Mr. David Gordon (Regina), Mr. Melvin Gordon (Margrite) and Mrs. Mary Greene (Harold), grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins, are invited to attend her home-going service on Thursday, April 18, 2002, 1 p.m., at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Ravenel, S.C. Interment, Church Cemetery. Viewing and visitation will be this evening at the church from 6 to 8 p.m.
Arrangements have been made by AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME.
SCRUGGS, Richard
Richard Lynn Scruggs, 41, of Moncks Corner, S.C., a carpenter, died Tuesday at his residence.
The funeral will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening, April 18, 2002, in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 p.m. until the hour of service on Thursday.
Mr. Scruggs was born July 30, 1960, in Charleston, S.C., a son of Richard McArthur Scruggs and Marsha Edwards Scruggs Fitts. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Moncks Corner. He was a graduate of Berkeley High School and attended Trident Tech.
Surviving are his wife, Cindy Cross Scruggs; his mother and stepfather, Robert Lee Fitts of Charleston; two daughters, Margaret Lynn Scruggs of N. Charleston and Michelle Smith of Moncks Corner; two sons, Ronald R. Mitchum of Mt. Pleasant and Jonathan B. Mitchum of Moncks Corner; three sisters, Tenia Mutch of Orlando, Fla., Susan Joh of Six Mile, and Bobbie Lee Williams of Tarboro, N.C.; his grandmother, Mildred Edwards of Pimlico; and 12 grandchildren.
SULT, Elmer
HAMMERTON LODGE #332, A.F.M.: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral services of our late Past Master, Elmer Ray Sult, at Messiah Lutheran Church, Thursday, April 18, 2002 at 12 o'clock (noon).
BY ORDER OF:
Herbert T. Judy, W.M.,W.B.
W.E. Lancaster, Jr. Secretary, P.M., W.B.
BUTLER, Rudolph
Funeral services for the late Mr. Rudolph Butler will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at Wesley United Methodist Church, Moncks Corner, S.C. at 1:00 p.m. The Rev. Cassandra P. Jackson is the pastor and will deliver the words of comfort. Interment will follow in Nazareth Cemetery, Pinopolis, S.C.
On Saturday, April 13, 2002, Rudolph Butler, son of the late Mr. Horace and Mrs. Colathia Reid Butler, said farewell and entered into eternal rest.
He was born on June 15, 1950 in Moncks Corner, S.C. Rudolph attended the public schools of Berkeley County. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Those cherishing and will continue to grow from his love are, his devoted wife, Beatrice Butler of Moncks Corner, S.C., three sisters, Ruth (Murphy) Middleton, of North Charleston, S.C., Patricia (Jimmy) Jones of Moncks Corner, S.C., and Fredricka (Michael) Finnick of Moncks Corner, S.C., one adopted brother, Milton Fladger of Summerville, S.C., his mother-in-law, Mrs. Marie (Isiah) Motte of Moncks Corner, S.C., five aunts, Dorothy (Carlton) Smashum of Younges Island, S.C., Ruth Hall of Savannah, Ga., Ella Rae Reid of Moncks Corner, S.C., Earlene (Dan) Richburg and Theresa Sampson both of Summerville, S.C., a long with a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and dear friends.
EASTERLING, Sr., Alva
SUMMERVILLE - Alva R. Easterling, Sr., Msgt. USA (Ret.) 83, of 205 Midland Parkway, Summerville, S.C. died on Monday, April 15, 2002 at a local hospital.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2002 at Bowman Southern Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Briden officiating. Burial, Bowman Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Easterling was born in Bowman, a son of the late Claude D. Easterling and Ruby Ethel Austin Easterling. He was a graduate of Bowman High School. Mr. Easterling was a retired Master Sergeant from the United States Army. He served in World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War. He served in 27 different countries and islands, and 42 or the 50 states until his retirement in 1972. He was a Master Mason and member of the Hepziah, GA Lodge #412 and a charter member of Bowman Southern Methodist Church. He was first married to the late Elma Elise Stevenson and was the widower of Gladys Brasher Easterling.
Survivors include son, Alva Raymond (Ray) Easterling, Jr., Isle of Palms, S.C.; daughter, Mrs. Floyd W. (Peggy) Miller, Columbia, S.C.; step son, Ricky Pickran, Gilman City, Mo.; step daughters, Mrs. Shirley Grimes, Centerville, Ga. and Jan Tricia Whittaker, Columbus, Ga.; sister, Mrs. Ethel E. Carter, Orangeburg, S.C.; 5 grandchildren, Mrs. Pamela E. Baker, Summerville, Miss Karen Ann Easterling, Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Nancy Ann Johnson, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Floyd Wilson Miller, Columbia; 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Bowman Southern Methodist Church, 310 Reevesville Rd., Bowman, S.C. 29018.
Family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Dukes-Harley Funeral Home.
DUKES-HARLEY FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.
GARRETT, John
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 15, 2002, Mr. John "Redman" Garrett. Residence 508 Mercantile Rd., McClellanville, S.C. The loving brother of Mrs. Eloise White, Mrs. Dorothy Ruth Linder (James), Mrs. Lucille Green, Mr. Walter Garrett (Vernell), Mr. Melvin Garrett and Mr. James Garrett (Loudora). 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.
PRIOLEAU, Arthur
The relatives and friends of Rev. Arthur Prioleau are invited to attend his funeral service 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2002 in St. Matthew AME Church, Davison Rd., Ravenel, S.C. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet RE Church Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Prioleau will be at the Hollywood Chapel Wednesday 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and at St. Matthew AME Church 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family hour will begin at 7:00 p.m.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Mrs. Daisy B. Prioleau; sons and daughter, Frank Arthur (Joan) Prioleau, Rev. John R. Prioleau (Sheila), Jonathan Prioleau, Marcella Chambers, Bernard Paul Prioleau (Carla), Herman Prioleau (Judy), Marvin Prioleau (Carmen), Dennis J. Prioleau (Juanita); 20 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Albertha Wrighton, aunt and uncle, Mrs. Wilhelmena Wrighton (Wilson) and Mr. Benjamin Broughton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Rosetta Bryant, Mrs. Janet Fuller, Edna M. Myers, Mrs. Helen Gibbs (Rev. Levi), Mrs. Thelma Ancrum and Ret. Msgt. Edward J. Wright (Mary); nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS. (843) 722-0268.
WHITE, Mary
Mary Richardson White, 84, a former resident of Charleston, S.C. and most recently of the Bronx, N.Y. died April 14, 2002, while a resident in the Hebrew Nursing Home, Bronx, N.Y.
Mrs. White a Charleston resident for more than 60 years, was born on James Island, S.C. She was the daughter of the late Toby and Mary Richardson of Solegaree, S.C. and the wife of Franklin White, Sr. of James Island, who died at an early age in 1966. Mrs. White lived in the city of Charleston and was a homemaker. She was an avid church parishioner and a life time member of Payne Methodist R.M.U.E. Church on James Island.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Davenport, of the Bronx, N.Y.; a son, Willington E. White of Springfield, Va.; a brother, Richard Richardson of Charleston; ten grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law and numerous distant relatives.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS (843) 722-0268.
MURDAUGH, Charles
ISLANDTON - Mr. Charles Haskel "Bunny" Murdaugh, 65, of 407 Moselle Road died Monday at a local Charleston hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Rice Patch Christian Church with Rev. Dale Andrews officiating. Interment will follow in Peniel Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home.
Mr. Murdaugh was born in Colleton County, a son of the late Gettys Murdaugh and Pearl Sineath Murdaugh. He was a retired employee with Westinghouse in Hampton. He was a member of Rice Patch Christian Church and loved the outdoors and fishing.
Surviving are his wife, Alice Sanders Murdaugh, a daughter, Cynthia Paolello of Panama City, Fla., a sister, Dimples M. Kelehear of Islandton, brothers, Eddie "Bubba" Sineath of Islandton and Ronnie K. Murdaugh of Chapin, a granddaughter, Allison Paltis, of Panama City, Fla. and 2 great-granddaughters, Kaitlyn Baltis and Selna Baltis.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rice Patch Christian Church, 15471 Sniders Highway, Islandton, S.C. 29929.
