TOMPKINS, SR., Grover
The relatives and friends of Grover Tompkins, Sr., are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Sunday afternoon, April 21, 2002, at 4 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Odyssey, 3870 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
COMBS, Elmer
The relatives and friends of Elmer B. Combs are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Sunday afternoon, April 21, 2002 at 2 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to The American Heart Association of S.C., 215 East Bay Street, Suite 204, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
BURBAGE, Mary
Mary Catherine Nelson Burbage, 81, widow of Horace Everett Burbage died Saturday, April 20, 2002. Mrs. Burbage was born Monday, January 24, 1921, in Charleston, a daughter of John Joseph and Susan Passarallo Nelson. She attended Charleston area schools and graduated from Murray Vocational High School. Mrs. Burbage was a Past President of the Business and Professional Women's Association and a longtime member of Stella Maris Catholic Church when she and her family lived on Sullivan's Island. She retired from S.C.E. & G after 35 years of service as a Right of Way Agent. Mrs. Burbage is survived by 2 daughters, Sue A. Alexander and Jade B. Matthews; 1 son, H. Louis Burbage all of Charleston; 2 sisters, Betty N. Dangerfield of the Isle of Palms and Helen L. Crowley of Tifton, GA; 1 brother, John Nelson, Sr. of Mt. Pleasant; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The relatives and friends of Mary N. Burbage are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM Monday, April 22, 2002, at Nativity Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery. Friends may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH this Sunday evening between 6:00 and 8:00 PM. A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Please make memorial contributions to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. 766-1365.
VENNING, Robert
The relatives and friends of Mr. Robert Venning, Jr. and those of his children Kenneth Venning, Victor (Heather) Venning, Faith Venning, Candace (William) Ushery, Jennifer Venning and Bernardine Carroll. His brothers Franklin Venning and John Benjamin (Blanche) Venning, Albert (Verneather) Fiol, sisters Bernie Hanson, Willamae (Cornell) Phillips and Shirley V. (Teddie Lee) Campbell, sister-in-law Joyce Venning, aunt Hager M. Smalls, grands, special nephew Ray Goodwine, special cousin Carolyn Rouse, other nieces and nephews are invited to attend his funeral services Monday, April 22, 2002 at 1:00 pm in Greater Olive Branch A.M.E. Church, 1734 Highway 17 North, Mount Pleasant, SC Interment: Private. Viewing this afternoon at the funeral home, 3 to 9 pm. Family hour will be held 6 to 7 pm. Mr. Venning will lie in state Monday from 12 noon until the hour of the services. Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
CARROLL, Nathaniel
Nathaniel "Jack" Jackson Carroll, died Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at a local hospital. Mr. Carroll is the son of the late William Ambrose and Mary C. Brown Carroll. His wife, Marguarite Stump Carroll, also precedes him in death. He was a bookkeeping accountant and attended the Anglican Catholic Church. Mr. Carroll attended the University of Virginia and is a lifetime member of the UVA Alumni Association. He was a lifetime member of the Sons of the Confederacy, Thomas Jefferson Society, and Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.
He is survived by two sons, Richard S. Carroll of Plano, Texas, and Thomas W. Carroll of Columbia, SC, a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Dodson also of Plano, Texas, four grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law, George Thomas Stump of Gainsville, GA, aunt-in-law, Myrtle Sowers of Christianburg, VA, Valerie and Jerry Braddock of Charleston also survive him.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 3:00 PM in the McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Downtown Chapel, 150 Wentworth St. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to University of Virginia Alumni Association or the American Cancer Society. MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME is serving the Carroll family.
HAMMETT, Sr., John
John Richard Hammett, Sr., 70, husband of Betty Jones Hammett, of Summerville, SC, died April 19, 2002.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church, Tuesday morning, April 23, 2002 at 10 o'clock. The Rite of Christian Burial with Full Military Honors will be held at Summerville Cemetery. Friends may call Parks Funeral Home, Summerville, SC Monday evening from 6-9 PM. A prayer vigil will be held at 7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Theresa the Little Flower Church Building Fund, 11001 Dorchester Rd., Summerville, SC 29485 or National Cancer Research Center, 2009 N. 14th St., PO Box 17339 Arlington, VA 22216-7339.
Mr. Hammett was born September 6, 1931 in Hermanville, Maryland, a son of Lawrence Matthew Hammett, Sr. and Alberta Coombs Hammett. He was a retired US Air Force T/Sgt. He was a member of St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife of Summerville, son John (Rick) Hammett, Jr. of Ridgeville, daughters, Melissa A. Wesley of Circleville, KS and Pamela Thompson of Walterboro, SC, grandchildren, Tamra Thompson of Kansas, John R. Hammett, III of Germany, Sierra Hammett of Lebanon, SC, Amanda Segura and Crystal Thompson both of Walterboro, great grandchildren Barry Thompson and Hanna Thompson both of Kansas. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, SC.
HAUG, Hazel F.
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Hazel Fiore Haug are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Monday, April 22, 2002 in the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, John's Island. The Rite of Committal will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt, NY. Friends may call at the residence, 4319 Hope Plantation Drive, John's Island, Sunday, April 21, 2002 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the Our Lady of Mercy Outreach, 1684 Brownswood Rd., John's Island, SC 29455. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. 766-1365.
HICKLIN, Robert
Robert Hampton "Bob" Hicklin, Sr., age 66, of 138 Doodle Hill Rd., St. Matthews died Friday, April 19, 2002. Services will be 2 PM Sunday, April 21, 2002 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Thomas Huggins officiating. Burial in West End Cemetery. Pallbearers: Charles Coleman, Isaac Pendarvis, Griffin Miller, Jimmy Crosland, Mike Murrin, Steve Huffstetler, Ricky Edwards, Larry Cuttino, Bobby Hicklin, Jimmy Arant, John Bell, Arthur Fogle.
Mr. Hicklin was born in St. Matthews, SC, a son of the late O. Alex Hicklin, Sr. and Emma Crosland Hicklin. He was president of Hicklin Motor Line. Mr. Hicklin was a graduate of Carlisle Military School, Bamberg, SC. He was Director Emeritus of the South Carolina Trucking Association, a former member of the Advisory Board of Camden Military School. He was a former Advisory Committee member of the Midland and Calhoun Technical College Truck Driver Education, member of the ATA Safety Committee on Research and Environment in Washington, DC 1977-1981. He received Trailmobile Safety Director of the Year in 1975. Mr. Hicklin was a member of the American Trucking Association, a member of the Safety Council and was Past President of the Orangeburg Cattleman's Association. Mr. Hicklin served his Father's unexpired term as Highway Commissioner from 1981-1984. He was a member of First Baptist Church, St. Matthews, SC. Mr. Hicklin served in the South Carolina National Guard in 1953-1965.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Marian Pendarvis Hicklin, of the home; daughters, Mrs. Don A. (Winnie H.) Rickenbaker, Sr., St. Matthews, Mrs. James A. (Elizabeth H.) Gibbs, West Columbia; son, Robert H. Hicklin, Jr. and wife Carla, Lexington; sister, Mrs. Katherine H. McClam, Manning; 5 grandchildren, Lin Hair, III, St. Matthews, Mimi Rickenbaker, St. Matthews, Alan Rickenbaker, St. Matthews, Kristen Hair, West Columbia and Samantha Hicklin, Lexington.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 348, St. Matthews, SC 29135, Tri County Hospice, 111 Executive Pointe Blvd., Columbia, SC 29210 or to a Charity of One's Choice.
Family will receive friends at the residence, 138 Doodle Hill Road, St. Matthews. DUKES-HARLEY FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.
FASOLA, Roberta
The relatives and friends of Roberta "Bobbi" Kearns Fasola, wife of Robert T. Fasola are invited to attend her Memorial Service Sunday, April 21, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road, at 11:00 o'clock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Newborn grandson, Anthony Francis Fasola in memory of Bobbie Fasola.
MOORE, Carol
Funeral services for Carol Jaffee Moore, 57, will be held graveside on Monday, April 22, 2002, at 2:00 pm at Huguenin Avenue Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Congregation Beth Elohim, 86 Hasell St. Charleston, S.C. 29401. (723-1090).
FULTON, Ernest
The relatives and friends of Mr. Ernest Fulton, those of his wife, Mrs. Lucille Fulton, children, Ernestine Lewis, Carman Govan, Andrew Fulton, Jean Roberts, Eunice Gambrell and Brenda Wright, adopted children, Tyrone Wilson and Geraldine Collins, brothers, Nathaniel Fulton and Paul Fulton, sister, Viola Footman are invited to attend his funeral service on Monday, April 22, 2002, 1:00 p.m. in Calvary A.M.E. Church, 2040 Groveland Ave., N. Charleston, SC. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the Family on Sunday, 7:00-8:00 at the Church. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
DUNN, Thomas
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of April 21, 2002, Thomas J. "T.J." Dunn, husband of Deborah Decker Dunn. Residence, Hanahan, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at one o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel this Monday evening between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Dunn was born in Charleston, S.C. on February 22, 1954 the son of the late John F. Dunn and Vera L. Dunn. He retired from construction as a pipe fitter. He attended North Charleston High School and was a member of Hanahan Baptist Church.
Survivors include his mother of Hanahan, S.C., one sister, Henrietta Dunn Roberts of Hanahan, S.C., one son, Christian Michael Dunn, of Summerville, S.C., one daughter, Desiree Dunn of Summerville, S.C., three nephews, Joey Roberts of Goose Creek, S.C., Bryan Roberts of North Charleston, S.C., Jonathan Roberts, of Hanahan, S.C., one brother-in-law, Raymond L. Roberts of Hanahan, S.C., three special aunts, Hattie Peagler of Hanahan, S.C., Annie Forbes of Georgetown, S.C., Blance Hyatt of Georgetown, S.C., one uncle, Carl Lane of Fayetteville, N.C., one step-son, Shane Decker, of Mississippi two great-nieces, Jessica Roberts and Katelyn Roberts, and one great-nephew, Austin Roberts.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to The American Diabetes Association, Inc., 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 311, Columbia, S.C. 29204.
WARD, William
William Jackson Ward, Sr., 74, died Saturday April 20, 2002 at a hospital in North Charleston, S.C. He was born March 26, 1928 in Florence, S.C. A veteran, Mr. Ward retired from the U.S. Air Force as a crew chief. He was a Supervisor at S.C. State Ports Authority. He owned and operated Ward's Shoe Repair business for 7 years. He was also a painter with Laurentide. Mr. Ward was a Baptist, and he was a member of Masonic Lodge #401, Scottish Rite and Shriners. His father, the late Kelly Ward preceded him in death; he is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nellie Ward (nee Rountree); son, William Jackson Ward, Jr., Moncks Corner; three daughters, Lena Gail McLaughlin Stout (Ernie Stout), Summerville, Greeta Jean Gowder Burbage, Summerville, S.C., Gwyn Sineath Kinard (Roy Kinard) Walterboro, S.C.; mother, Lena Mae Ward Kiker (nee Langston), Florence, S.C.; two sisters, Gloria Rowell, Florence, S.C., and Kelly Mae Howle, Columbia, S.C.; ten grandchildren including William Ashley Ward; 11 great-grandchildren including Terry McLaughlin; his sidekick dog Pepe and cat Tigger. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002 in the chapel of MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., (Hwy 52), Goose Creek, S.C. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 215 East Bay Street, Suite 204, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
BOWLES, Sheila
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 20, 2002, Mrs. Sheila Mullins Bowles. Residence, Charleston, S.C.
Mrs. Bowles is survived by her daughter, Ms. Shanell Bowles and Ms. Lachelle Bowles, her mother, Mrs. Alice Mullins, her sister, Mrs. Cynthia Mullins Simmons (Curvey), father-in-law, Mr. James Bowles, mother-in-law, Mrs. Cecilia Bowles, son-in-law, Mr. Aaron Russell. She was predeceased by her father Mr. Osie Mullins.
Viewing for Mrs. Bowles will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, S.C. on Tuesday April 23, 2002 from 12:30-8:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m.
Sheila M. Bowles was employed at Roper Hospital as a surgical technologist for four years.
She will be interred at the Rosehill Cemetery, Linden, N.J.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., (843) 722-3676, 1/800-924-5659 or e-mail memorial messages at Wmsbmc2@aol.com.
BANKS, Frances
Entered into eternal rest on April 20, 2002, Mrs. Frances Banks, beloved mother of Clevonne D. Banks, Rico M. Banks, Ira Q. Banks (Annette), Kylon W. Banks, Sadiras L. Banks, Richard D. Simmons, and Tajii T. Peases (Robert). Late residence 5142 Marseilles Drive, North Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
SAUNDERS, Sarah
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 21, 2002, Mrs. Sarah Gladden Saunders, beloved mother of William R. Saunders, Jr. (Patricia), Sharon L. Saunders, Loretta J. Saunders, Kathy Saunders Green (Willie), Alphea Saunders Adams (Anthony), Clinton Saunders (Iris), and former wife of William "Bill" Saunders (Henrietta). Late residence, 3525 Legareville Road, Johns Island. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348, or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
DAVIS, Elijah
Elijah Davis, 87, of Detroit, Mich., died Sunday in Sinai-Grace Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m., Monday, April 22, in Bethel AME Church. Burial, directed by BROWN AND SON FUNERAL HOME, will be in St. James Cemetery.
Mr. Daivs was born in St. George, S.C., a son of the late Melren and Bessie Davis.
Surviving are his wife Nettie Davis of the home, two sons, Samuel (Henrietta) Elijah, Jr. (Pearlie), two daughters, Mabel Harris and Rheta Dawkins, three brothers, John Davis (Susie) James Davis (Thomasina) and Lester Davis, two sisters, Georgia Mae Mack and Virginia Rivers, three grandsons, LaMarr, Marcus and Marvin Davis, three granddaughters, Rolanda Hopkins, Tiffany Harris, and Amber Dawkins, five great-grandchildren.
PRESSLEY, Beanie
Funeral services for the Mrs. Beanie Mae Pressley will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2 p.m., at the Friendship United Methodist Church of Nesmith, S.C. Interment will follow in the Burrough Cemetery. Rev. Leonard Huggins, Jr., will conduct the religious services.
Mrs. Pressley entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 18, 2002, in the Williamsburg Regional Hospital of Kingstree, S.C., after an extended illness. She was born in Williamsburg County, July 8, 1917. She was the daughter of Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Fine-Dixie Cooper. She was reared by Mr. and Mrs. Alex Barr of Kingstree, S.C. She was educated in the public schools of Williamsburg County, and was a member of Betheda United Methodist Church. She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Cecil (Bum) Pressley in 1940. They were blessed with 12 children. Her husband, and two children preceded her in death. She joined the Friendship United Methodist Church of Nesmith. She was a diligent church worker who served on the usher board for many years, and also a member of the United Methodist Women, Circle #4. She was an active member of the Beacon Light Chapter, #218 Order of the Eastern Star.
Those who are left to cherish her memory are four sons, Cecil Pressley of Melbourne, Fla., Thaddeus (Geneva) Pressley of Cades, S.C. Thomas T. Pressley and Jerome (Tony) and Patricia Pressley both of Nesmith, S.C., six daughters, Easter Lyons, of Camden, N.J., Christine (Rev. Mose Brown) of Hemingway, S.C., Minnie Pressley of Florence, S.C., Sarah Scott and Mary (James) Pressley both of Kingstree, S.C. Dorothy (Roosevelt) Graham of the home. A granddaughter she reared as her own, Ellen (Willie) Sumter of Hemingway, S.C. Forty-one grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, three step-sisters, Chrissy Barr of Texas, Rachel McClary of Kingstree and Janie Mae Barr of Hollywood, Fla.; three step-brothers, Hayward (Rosalee) McCrea of Kingstree, S.C. Mose Barr of Miami, Fla., and Samuel Barr of Camden, N.J., three additional daughters-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
NESMITH-PINCKNEY FUNERAL HOME OF HEMINGWAY, S.C., in charge of all arrangements.
DUNNING, III, John
Mr. John Miles Dunning, III, of Greensboro and Charleston, died peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2002, at his home in Charleston.
We will celebrate John's completed life with a Mass to be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2002, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Greensboro. Interment will be private.
John Miles Dunning, III, was born in Charleston on March 2, 1931, to the late John Miles Dunning, Jr., and Vivian Parish Dunning. He attended the Citadel, and was the former owner of Guilford Galleries, Dunning Industries and Dunning Ltd. Mr. Dunning was very active in Greensboro Beautiful, a former member of the Eastern Music Festival Board of Directors, a member of Summit Rotary Club, and in 1968 was named the North Carolina Small Businessman of the Year. John was an active member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, collected classic automobiles, and enjoyed woodworking and golf.
Mr. Dunning is survived by his loving wife, Linda "Sam" Dunning of the home; six children, sons, Gary Dunning and his wife, Kathy of Hickory, N.C., Larry Dunning and his wife, Patti, Don Dan Dunning and his wife, Mary, and John Dunning, IV; daughters, Janet Conger and her husband, John and Gail DesJardins all of Greensboro; a sister, Glenda Hauge of Charleston; two brothers, James H. Dunning of Greensboro and C. Wayne Dunning of Dallas, Texas; ten grandchildren, and his friend and first wife, Lois K. Wold of Greensboro. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday evening at Forbis and Dick North Elm Street and on Monday following the service in the St. Pius X. Parish Center.
Memorials may be made to either Lutheran Hospice, 753 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 100, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464, or to the St. Pius X School Tuition Assistance Fund, 2210 North Elm St., Greensboro, N.C. 27408.
SWEIGART, Donald
Donald "Don" R. Sweigart, 85, of Sullivan's Island, died Thursday, April 18, 2002, at a local hospital. He was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Frank and Anna Claude Sweigart. He graduated from Steele High School and Dayton Art Institute and Corcoran Art Gallery in Washington, D.C. He was an aerographer's mate during W.W.II in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired quality control manager at Litton Industries, then became the vice president for Carolina Packaging and was most recently a starter at Snee Farm Country Club. Don was a very active member of Stella Maris Catholic Church. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife of 56 years, Rita G. Lang Sweigart, five sons, Raymond L. Sweigart and wife Kiki of McLean, Va., F. Charles Sweigart and wife Lynn of Winston-Salem, N.C., John A. Sweigart and wife Susan of Hendersonville, N.C., Mark D. Sweigart and wife Donna of Hamilton, Ohio, Matt G. Sweigart and wife Sabine of Grass Valley, Calif., two daughters, Marcia S. Russo and husband Leo of Mt. Pleasant, Mary Beth Baker of Kenly, N.C., two brothers, Col. Bert Sweigert, USAF of Alexandria, Va., James Howard Sweigart of Kentucky, a sister, Sr. Louise Sweigart of Arlington Hgts., Ohio and 12 grandchildren. Visitation was held Sunday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 Rifle Range Rd., with a rosary service starting at 7 p.m. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at Stella Maris Catholic Church on Monday at 10 a.m., with interment in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stella Maris Catholic Church, P.O. Box 280, Sullivan's Island, S.C. 29482 or to the Red Cloud Indian School, Pine Ridge, S.D. 57770. McAlister-Smith Funeral Home is serving the Sweigart family.
