BENNETT, Jr., George
WALTERBORO - George M. (Jimmy) Bennett, Jr., 82, a retired farmer, died Wednesday at Oakwood Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, in Zion Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Dennis Hall. Interment will be in the church Cemetery, directed by the FRED PARKER FUNERAL HOME.
Mr. Bennett was born March 8, 1920, in Colleton County, a son of the late George M. Bennett and Maude Way Bennett. He was a lifelong member of Zion Baptist Church, a deacon, choir director, Sunday school superintendent and Sunday school teacher. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Normandy Invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He was the recipient of five Bronze Stars.
Surviving are eight nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Zion Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 178 Ruffin Road, Walterboro, S.C. 29488.
Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m., Friday, at the FRED PARKER FUNERAL HOME.
MOORE, Carol
VIRGINIA BEACH - Carol J. Moore, 56, died Saturday, April 13, 2002, in a local hospital.
Born in Charleston, S.C., Ms. Moore was a retired Salesperson.
She is survived by her mother, Rose Jaffee of Charleston, S.C.; two daughters, Kreela Moore and her husband Brett Jones of Charlottesville, Va., and Kimberly Varchmin and her husband Steven Varchmin of Avon Park, Fla.; a son, Mathew Moore of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Janice Goldstein of Charleston, S.C., and Beverly Finkle and her husband Jerry Finkle of Charleston, S.C.; a brother, David Jaffee and his wife Dolly Jaffee of Charleston, S.C., and a special companion, Charlie VanDusen of Virginia Beach.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2002, at HOLLOWMAN-BROWN FUNERAL HOME, BAYSIDE CHAPEL. "Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com".
FORMON, Christopher
Christopher Formon, 51 years old, passed away April 13, 2002 in Miami, Florida. The son of the late Anna K. Formon is survived by a sister, Colleen F. Morris, a niece Courtney K. Morris, nephews Wesley B. Morris, Jr, Marshall K. Morris and a grandniece Chandler K. Morris all of Johns Island.
BRUCE, William
COLUMBIA - Graveside services for William Rankin Bruce will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Elmwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jane and William Bruce Scholarship at the Moore School of Business Insurance Studies Center at the University of South Carolina or the St. Martin's-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church Foundation. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at 4367 Chicora St. DUNBAR FUNERAL HOME, GERVAIS STREET CHAPEL is in charge.
Mr. Bruce, husband of the late Jane Emerson Bruce, died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at the age of 86. Born in Columbia on October 18, 1915, he was the son of the late Charles Joy Bruce and Anna Rankin Bruce. Mr. Bruce was a member of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church. He graduated from Woodbury Forest and attended the University of South Carolina and graduated with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Mr. Bruce joined Seibels, Bruce and Company and became president of the Company and its subsidiaries in 1966. Mr. Bruce was elected Chairman and CEO of the Seibels, Bruce Group, Inc., and served in that position until his retirement in 1986. Under his tenure, Seibels, Bruce was the largest property and casualty insurer headquartered in the southeast and was ranked among the top 100 property and casualty insurance companies nationwide. He was also chairman of Policy Management Systems, Inc. Mr. Bruce served as chairman of the S.C. Insurance Commission and president of the National Association of Managing General Agents. He served on the Board of Directors of S.C. Federal Savings and Loan Association, S.C. National Bank, the Carolina Research and Development Board and SCANNA. He was also a Trustee of the Columbia Academy. He was an honorary member of Beta Gamma Sigma and inducted into the University of South Carolina Business Hall of Fame. Mr. Bruce was a founding member of the Summit Club, a member and past president of Forest Lake Club and Columbia Ball Society. He was also a member of the Palmetto Club, Centurian Society, and Quadrille.
Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, William R. Bruce, Jr., and Charlene Bruce of Rembert, S.C., and Charles J. Bruce and Diane Bruce of Columbia; daughter and son-in-law, Jane B. Smith and William J. Smith, Jr., of Columbia; and eight grandchildren.
CIGANOVIC, Matthew
Matthew Scott Ciganovic, age 13, died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at MUSC. He was born December 18, 1988, in Lawton, Okla., the son of Denny and Kay F. Ciganovic. Matthew was a fifth grader at Charles Pinkney Elementary School and formerly attended Whitesides Elementary and Belle Hall Elementary Schools. He had just earned his Arrow of Light Award in Cub Scouts, Pack 40. He enjoyed swimming, soccer and softball, and the many children who joined him. Music played a special part in his life as he learned to write songs and play instruments such as the steel drum, cymbals and recorder. He was happiest when engaging with the other children in play as he helped us learn to celebrate simple joys and the importance of sharing life with loving friends who accept and honor each other regardless of ability.
Matthew is survived by his loving parents, Kay and Denny Ciganovic. In addition, special people in his life include, Grandma Faron, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; Gramma Loud, of New York, N.Y.; Uncle Jay Faron and his children, Katie and John of Winterville, N.C.; aunt, Libby Faron and uncle Ed and their children, Abby and David of Summit, N.J.; Uncle Mark and Aunt Terri Ciganovic of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Cathy Proctor and her children, Jesse and Jared and many extended family members and friends, especially those from Whitesides and Pinckney Elementary Schools.
Funeral arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., 1494 Mathis Ferry Road, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Interment will be private. Friends may call at Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Chapel this Sunday evening, from 5 until 7 p.m. There will be a Celebration of Matthew's Life at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Matthew's name can be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 29 Leinbach Drive, Charleston, S.C. 29407.
STUCKE, Marion
Entered into eternal rest on April 17, 2002, Marion Hyland Stucke. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Saturday afternoon, April 20, 2002, at 2 o'clock. Interment, Bethany Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Friday evening from 5 until 7 o'clock.
Miss Stucke was born on November 15, 1905, in Charleston, S.C., the daughter of Charles H. Stucke and Julia Hahn Stucke. She was a graduate of the College of Charleston and Teachers College, Columbia University, where she received her MA degree. She retired from a teaching career with Charleston County School District after 44 years. She taught at Memminger and Rivers High School.
Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 43 Wentworth St., Charleston, S.C. 29401.
ALMENDRA, Doroteo
The relatives and friends of Doroteo Guzman Almendra are invited to attend his Funeral Liturgy in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this (Friday) morning 10 o'clock. Interment, Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, S.C., at 12:30 p.m. with full Military Honors. Friends may call at STUHR'S GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
BULL, Betty
The relatives and friends of Betty Ann Wilson Bull are invited to attend her graveside services in Plantation Memorial Gardens this (Friday) morning at 11 o'clock. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
ESCOBAR, Bayani
Bayani Bofill Escobar, 68, of Goose Creek, S.C., husband of Delsa Escobar, died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at a local hospital. Born July 1, 1933, in Samar, Philippines, he was the son of Vincente and Consolacion Escobar. He was employed as a server at Goodwill Industries. He is survived by his wife Delsa Escobar (nee Delosre); one daughter and three sons, Lina Escobar Somac, Nonnie Escobar, Noel Escobar, Bayani Escobar, Jr., all of the Philippines; three brothers, Florante Escobar, Goose Creek, Dello Escobar, Ladson, and Reynaldo Escobar, Philippines; five sister, Kabaitan Escobar Palispis, Las Vegas, Nev., Evalina Escobar Foss, Ella Escobar Laguitan both of North Charleston, S.C., Nelia Escobar, Summerville, S.C., Ofelia Escobar Cuvin, Ladson, S.C.; one grandson. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2002, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 510 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, S.C. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, S.C. Vigil service will be at 7 p.m., with visitation to follow until 9 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2002, at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek, S.C.
ROBINSON, Bobby
The relatives and friends of Mr. Bobby W. "Sarge" Robinson are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, April 20, 2002, 2 p.m., at Vanderhorst Memorial CME Church, 66 Hanover St., Charleston, S.C. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens, North Charleston, S.C.
Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Brenda D. Robinson, his children, Ms. Cassandra Noble, Mr. Anthony Heyward (Annette), Ms. Karen Heyward and Ms. Constance Heyward, grandchildren, sisters and brother, Mrs. Catherine Young (James), Mrs. Ann Frasier (Henry), Mrs. Evelyn Riddick (Sam), Mrs. Inez Hanson, Mrs. Gwendolyn Gantt, and Mr. Clarence Robinson (Beverly), special grandson, Mr. Carlise Noble, his aunt, Mrs. Eva Richardson (Samuel), nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
His sister, Mrs. Ernestine Kea preceded him in death.
Viewing for Mr. Robinson will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C., on Friday, April 19, 2002, from 2 to 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH MC-NEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
GRAVES, Jerry
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 16, 2002, Bishop Jerry Graves of St. Stephen, S.C., formerly of Marion, S.C., husband of Mrs. Annie Lee Graves of St. Stephen, S.C.
The relatives and friends of Bishop Graves are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL , 200 Grace Street, Moncks Corner, S.C. Interment, Peru Cemetery. Viewing will be on Friday from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
BUSH, Jacob
COTTAGEVILLE - Jacob Hall Bush, Jr., 70, a retired manager of the cutting department at Rex Packaging, died Sunday at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Fla. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 27, 2002, at 2:00 p.m. at Gospel Tabernacle in Cottageville. Local arrangements by FRED PARKER FUNERAL HOME.
Mr. Bush was born June 5, 1931 in Madisonville, La., a son of Jacob Hall Bush, Sr. and Beulah Schilling Bush. He attended the Gospel Tabernacle in Cottageville.
Surviving are his wife, Freda Greer Bush, a son, Gary L. Burden of Jacksonville, Fla., four daughters, Sherry A. Stokes, L. Susan Register and Christine Locke all of Jacksonville, Fla. and Patricia A. Harris of Pocomoke, Md., two brothers, Rene Bush of Hammond, La. and Ruben Bush of Baton Rouge, La., three sisters, Carol Hill and Flora Bush both of Hammond, La. and Ida Lee Barnum of Springfield, La. and 13 grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Gospel Tabernacle, 140 Clydevile Lane, Cottageville, S.C. 29434.
WALKER, Albertha
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Albertha E. (Bert) Furby-Walker, those of her mother, Mother Rosalee Furby, brothers, Messrs. Herbert Furby (Deborah), Mr. Louis Furby (Shirley), sisters, Mrs. Geneva Washington (District Elder Joshua Washington), Mrs. Vivian Pinckney (Deacon James Pinckney) and Ms. Barbara Furby are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, April 20, 2002, 1 p.m. at Greater St. Peters Church, 2062 Savage Road, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at 142 Hester St., 853-7581 and at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. There will be no wake or viewing for Mrs. Walker at the funeral home nor at the church. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens, North Charleston, S.C.
MISHOE, Mildred
GREELEYVILLE - Mildred Stoll Mishoe, 84, widow of John Rodgers Mishoe, Sr., died Wednesday April 17, 2002 at Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning.
Born April 22, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Judge Phillip Henry Stoll and Evelyn Cunningham Stoll. She was a member of Greeleyville Methodist Church and an active member of the Sunday school program for many years.
She is survived by two sons, John Rodgers Mishoe, Jr. and wife Sandra of Manning and Leonard Stoll Mishoe of Charleston and Greeleyville; two grandsons, John Rodgers Mishoe, III of Manning and J. Frank Mishoe of Manning; one granddaughter, Alicia Mishoe Howard of Lugoff; six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Saturday, April 20, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Greeleyville. Reverend Devere Williams will officiate. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday evening at Stephens Funeral Home in Manning.
Memorials may be sent to: Greeleyville Methodist Church, P.O. Box 241, Greeleyville, S.C. 29056.
STEPHENS FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
KENNEDY, Jr., John
The relatives and friends of John J. "Buddy" Kennedy, Jr., are invited to attend his Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. this Friday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. A reception will be held after the Memorial Mass at J.B. Pivots, 1662 Savannah Hwy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shaggers Hall of Fame Foundation, P.O. Box 4715, Columbia, S.C. 29204. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., CHARLESTON 766-1365.
KING, Inez
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of April 17, 2002, Inez Giddes King, widow of Preston Moore King. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services Saturday at 10 o'clock at the graveside in Johns Island Presbyterian Churchyard. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Friday evening between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mrs. King was born March 25, 1915, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the daughter of Graham William Giddes and Florence Coley Giddes. She was a member of Rockville Presbyterian Church and an Honorary Lifetime member of Rockville Presbyterian Women.
She is survived by a daughter, Judith K. Suggs and her husband Wilbert Carroll Suggs, Jr. of Wadmalaw Island, S.C.; one brother, Richard J. Giddes and his wife Doris of Virginia Beach, Va.; one granddaughter, Rachel S. Black of Wadmalaw Island, S.C.; one grandson, Wilbert C. Suggs, III of Charleston, S.C. and two great-grandchildren Wilbert C. Suggs, IV and Mary Patterson King Suggs. She was predeceased by her son, Preston Moore King, III.
Memorials may be made to Rockville Presbyterian Church, 2479 Sea Island Yacht Club Road, Wadmalaw Island, S.C. 29487.
SPIVEY, Beatrice
The relatives and friends of Beatrice B. Spivey, widow of George Farrion Spivey, are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL this (Friday) at 12:00 o'clock (noon). Entombment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Greenridge Road Chapel.
COOPER, Wade
CHARLESTON RIFLE CLUB: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral services of our late member, Wade Hydrick Cooper, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Saturday afternoon, April 20, 2002 at 12 o'clock (noon).
By Order Of:
Ed Amerman, Jr., Pres.
Dr. Walter West, Secty.
