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GROOMS, James
HOLLY HILL - Mr. James Wilford Grooms, 77, of 1112 Gilway Ave., Holly Hill, died Saturday in a Charleston hospital.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002 in the chapel of Avinger Funeral Home with Dr. David Brien officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Walter Hutto and members of the Men's Bible Class.
Mr. Grooms was born in Holly Hill, a son of the late Earley Grover Grooms and Quinnie Boykin Grooms. He was an Army veteran of World War II and retired as manager of the meat market at the Piggly Wiggly. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Jean T. Grooms of the home; daughters, Mrs. Dorothy "Dottie" Hawkins and Mrs. Reneé Carson, both of Holly Hill and Mrs. Mildred "Mickie" Mims of Cross; sons, James W. "Jimmy" Grooms, Jr. and E. Timothy "Tim" Grooms, both of Holly Hill; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; niece, Mrs. Peggie Yarborough of Columbia; and a nephew, Joe Grooms, Jr. of Matthews, N.C.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. this Monday evening. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. this Monday evening. Friends may call at the residence and at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 235, Holly Hill, S.C. 29059.

HAMMES, Jr., Roman
Roman Eurchart Hammes, Jr., 81, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, April 20, 2002. He was born November 11, 1920 in Charleston, S.C. His father was Capt. R.B. Hammes Ret. and his mother was Daily Vincent Martin Hammes.
Burke attended various primary schools throughout the nation and high school in Hendersonville, N.C. He graduated from the Citadel in 1941 and shortly thereafter entered the U.S. Navy and a line officer. He served in various commands during W.W.II, being released as a LT.CDR. in 1946. From 1946 to 1965 he was associated in an executive capacity with four major U.S. textile firms in New York, Chicago and La. In 1965 he returned to Charleston as an entrepreneur and during the next 24 years owned and operated three different companies in the personnel, real estate and construction fields. He was a past member of the Citadel Alumni Club, Kiwanis Club, Hibernian Society, Country Club of Charleston and Snee Farm Country Club. He was a member of Christ Our King Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Paulette Young Hammes, five sons, Roman B. Hammes, III of Apopka, Fla., Robert T. Hammes of Mt. Pleasant, Michael Ingram Toughy and John Martin Hammes of Charleston, Michael T. Powers of Mt. Pleasant, three daughters, Marie Townsend and Louise Hammes of Charleston, Anne Hammes-Brown of Mt. Pleasant, a brother, John A. Hammes of Athens, Ga., 23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., with a vigil service beginning at 6 p.m., at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant Chapel, 1520 Rifle Range Rd. Family and friends are invited to attend his Liturgy of Christian Burial on Tuesday, April 23, 2002, 11 a.m. at Christ Our King Catholic Church. MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME is serving the Hammes family.

REEVES, Margaret
BRUNSON - Mrs. Margaret Barnes Reeves, 89, widow of the late Thomas Jefferson Reeves, died early Sunday morning in the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro, after an extended illness.
Mrs. Reeves was born in Hampton County, December 6, 1912 a daughter of the late Samuel and Leona Rivers Barnes. She was a homemaker and a member of the Brunson Baptist Church.
Surviving are one son, T.J. "Tommy" Reeves, Jr. of Allendale; two daughters, Ann R. Lyons of Fairfax and Kay R. Thames of Brunson; two brothers, Samuel Barnes of Walterboro and Warren Barnes of Hampton; three sisters, Veronica Zeyak of Auburn, New York, Clarice Pulaski of Estill, and Willie Lee Barnes of Hampton. There are 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Reeves was pre-deceased in death by a daughter, Betty Hope.
Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, in the Chapel of PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME in Hampton, with burial in the Crocketville Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel in Hampton from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, and Tuesday until the hour of services.

TREADWELL, Michael
Funeral services for Mr. Michael B. Treadwell, 41, of Trenton, N.J. will be Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 7396 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. Dr. Augustus D. Robinson, Jr., Pastor will officiate. Interment will be in Sunset Cemetery, North Charleston, S.C. He is survived by his parents Isaac and Etta Treadwell of Goose Creek, S.C.; a brother, David Treadwell of Baltimore, Md.; a sister, Sgt. Margaret Treadwell of Seattle, Wash.; a godsister, Tamika Cole of Trenton, N.J.; a niece, Turquoise Treadwell of Seattle, Wash.; 6 aunts, 3 uncles and many cousins and friends. THE MINISTRY OF RIVERS FUNERAL HOME of Goose Creek in charge of arrangements. Phone (843) 824-9990.

DUGGINS, Florence
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of April 21, 2002, in Charleston, S.C. The friends and relatives of Mrs. Duggins are invited to attend her funeral services in J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, Tuesday afternoon, April 23, 2002, at 2 o'clock. Interment, Carolina National Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Monday from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Duggins was born on December 2, 1918, in Delaware to Edward Connelley and Irene Windham Connelley. She was a homemaker to her family.
Surviving are three sons, Albert L. Duggins, Jr. of Charleston, S.C., Thomas E. Duggins of North Charleston, S.C. and Francis R. Duggins of Charleston, S.C; one brother, Edward Connelley of Charleston, S.C.; six grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials sent to the Alzheimer's Association, Coastal Carolina S.C. Chapter, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, S.C. 29416-0459 or Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, Greenville Unit, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605.

ROMERO, Claudia
The relatives and friends of Claudia T. Romero, wife of Acto G. Romero are invited to attend her Rite of Committal at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at St. Lawrence Cemetery. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.

BURBAGE, Mary
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. Please make memorial contributions to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC., 766-1365.

LEWIS, Jacquelyn
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Ann Lewis, 63, of Bonneau, S.C., wife of Leonard Lewis, died Thursday, February 14, 2002 (Valentines Day). Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Sunrise Memorial Service, Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 7 a.m. in Canal Park, between Moncks Corner and Bonneau, S.C. In lieu of flowers, Berkeley County Volunteer Rescue, 202 Factory St., Moncks Corner, S.C. 29461, will accept donations in her honor. Arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek, S.C.

DAVIS, Harry
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday morning, April 21, 2002, Deacon Harry Davis, beloved father of Rev. Christena B. Davis, father of Mrs. Gertrude L. Perry, Mr. John B. LaRoche, Mr. Henry R. LaRoche and Mrs. Sandra L. Riddy. Late residence, 2741 Exchange Landing Road, John's Island, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "CHAPEL OF PEACE", 3407 Old Pond Rd., John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.

SMITH, Sr., Allen
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Allen D. Smith, Sr., of Russellville, S.C., are invited to attend the funeral services for the former 11 a.m. this Monday morning, in the Russellville Christian Church. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the ST. STEPHEN CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, until 9:00 a.m. and then at the Church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service.

YOUNT, Jimmy
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy O. Yount, of Bonneau Beach, S.C., are invited to attend the funeral services for the former 11 a.m. this Monday morning in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Interment will be in the Bonneau Baptist Cemetery.

BLOUNT, Adelaide
ANDREWS - Adelaide Dunbar Blount, widow of John Whitfield Blount, Jr., died Saturday, April 20, 2002 in the Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Blount was born October 1, 1908 in Allendale, a daughter of the late Charles Brown Dunbar and Cecelia Ellis Dunbar. She was a 1931 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Coker College and received her Masters Degree from Emory University in 1957. Mrs. Blount was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, honorary teachers' sorority; the American Association of University Women, and an honorary member of the International Teachers Association. She taught in Andrews High School for over 30 years and was a member of the Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are a niece, Gussie Bell Nicholson of Columbia, a number of other nieces and nephews; one step-daughter and two step-children.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002, in the Andres Presbyterian Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Billy E. Rufus. Burial will follow in the Andrews Memorial Cemetery under the direction of the Andrews Chapel, Mayer Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials to the Andrews Presbyterian Church, 106 South Rosemary Avenue, Andrews, S.C. 29510.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2002.

JORDAN, Marcena
Entered into eternal rest on April 20, 2002, Mrs. Marcena Louise Jordan, the beloved wife of the late Mr. William Jordan, mother of Kim Olivia Roberts, sister of Mr. David McCants and the late Mrs. Anna McCants Collier, aunt of Mrs. Eugenia "Jeanie" Doe. Late residence, 1993 Hugo Ave., North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.

WHITMIRE, Harriet
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 20, 2002, Mrs. Harriett Whitmire of Moncks Corner, S.C.; wife of Mr. Hugh Whitmire, Sr. of Florida; mother of Mr. Arthur J. McNeil, Mr. Hugh Whitmire, Jr., Mrs. Joanna Green, Mrs. Alberta Gadsden and Mrs. Betty W. Gadsden all of Moncks Corner, S.C. and Mrs. Idella S. Harleston of Norfolk, Va.; sister of Mrs. Susie Williams and Ms. Caldonia Limehouse both of Moncks Corner, S.C. and Mr. Joe Louis Limehouse of Florida. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Moncks Corner, S.C.

ROBINSON, Lether
Entered into eternal rest at her residence, Saturday, April 20, 2002, Mrs. Lether Bell Robinson of 2434 Taylor St., N. Charleston. She is the beloved mother of Mrs. Evelyn Booker, Ms. Cynthia Robinson and Ms. Venessa Robinson all of New York. Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS. (843) 722-0268.

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. 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.

HAMMETT, Sr., John
John Richard Hammett, Sr., 70, husband of Betty Jones Hammett, of Summerville, S.C. died April 19, 2002.
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 at Parks Funeral Home, Summerville, S.C. Monday evening from 6-9 p.m. A prayer vigil will be held at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Theresa the Little Flower Church Building Fund, 11001 Dorchester Rd., Summerville, S.C. 29485 or National Cancer Research Center, 2009 N. 14th St., P.O. Box 17339, Arlington, Va. 22216-7339.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.

CHRISTIANSON, Louise
Louise Gransberg Christianson, widow of Lt. Col. Charles V. Christianson, U.S. Army, Ret., died Sunday, April 21, 2002 in a local hospital. The funeral service and inurnment will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Mrs. Christianson was born in Northwood, N.D., a daughter of Carl and Anna Gransberg.
Surviving are one son, Charles D. Christianson and his wife Barbara of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., three sisters, Mildred James of Lake Havasu, Ariz., Edie Gressinger of Adina, Minn. and Eleanor Norman of Altadena, Calif., three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Coastal Carolina S.C. Chapter, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, S.C. 29416-0459.

ECKLEY, Doris
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of April 20, 2002, Hanahan, S.C., Mrs. Doris Eckley, widow of Frank Eckley. Funeral notice later. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock this Tuesday evening.

NEWSOME, Nellie
The relatives and friends of Nellie Hayes Newsome are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL this (Monday) afternoon, April 22, 2002, at 1 o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

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).

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