SCHRODER, Mable
The relatives and friends of Mable Mary Seelig Schroder, widow of widow of William F. Schroder, are invited to attend her funeral services at the graveside in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Pinelawn, Long Island, NY, Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 11 o'clock.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
GRAYDON, Mary
Entered into eternal rest on April 22, 2002, Mary Louise Graydon, wife of Frank Graydon. Residence, Edisto Island, S.C.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graydon are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter in Edisto Island United Methodist Church, Friday morning, April 26, 2002 at eleven o'clock. Interment, The Presbyterian Church of Edisto Island. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Thursday evening from Six until Eight O'clock.
Mrs. Graydon was born in Batesburg, S.C., the daughter Wilmont Parler and Mary Workman Parler. She was a member of Edisto Island United Methodist.
Surviving are her husband of Edisto Island, S.C.; one son, Frank Graydon, Jr. of Baldwinsville, NY, two daughters, Mary Eleanor Schaffer of Louisa, KY, and Virginia Joyce Graydon of Owego, NY, two brothers, Dr. John W. Parler of Batesburg, SC, and Samuel Graham Parler of Lexington, S.C.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Edisto Island United Methodist Church Building Fund, 8193 Palmetto Road, Edisto Island, S.C. 29438.
JOINER, Jr., Willie
The relatives and friends of C.P.O. Willie H. Joiner, Jr., US Navy (Ret.) are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL this Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's North Area Chapel, 2119 Dorchester Road.
DAVIS, Harry
ZION TEMPLE LODGE #449 P.H.F.&A.M.: The wake for Bro. Harry Davis will be Wednesday, April 24, 2002 Mt. Zion Holiness Church at 7 p.m. The Bros. are requested to sit with the family at this time. Immediately following the wake the Bros. are requested to meet at the Lodge to open the Lodge of Sorrow. Also the Bros. are requested to assemble at the Old Ashley Baptist Center at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 for the funeral service.
Adron Waites, W.M.
Chris Gadsden Secretary, P.M.
OREE, Laval
Entered into eternal rest on Monday April 22, 2002 Mr. Laval Oree. Residence 2027 Hampton Ave., North Charleston, S.C. The father of Kyesha Brown, Gabrielle, Aaron, Daenell and Espirt Oree. The son of Mrs. Geneva Oree and the late Washington Oree, Sr. The brother of Mrs. Laverne Taylor, Mrs. Chenequa O. Danner, Mr. Washington Oree, Jr. (Ruthie), and Ms. Barbara "BJ" Oree. The special friend of Ms. Angie Washington.
W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, S.C. will announce the funeral services. (843) 722-3676, 1/800-924-5659 or e-mail memorial messages at Wmsbmc2@aol.com.
BROWN, George
The relatives and friends of Mr. George D. (Lucky) Brown, those of his son, Donald Criswell, sisters, Deloris Brown, Brendalin Brown-Mack, Myra Brown and Blanche Brown, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and devoted friend, Josephine Hamilton are invited to attend his funeral services on Friday, April 26, 2002, 1 p.m., at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 122 Logan St., Charleston, S.C. 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Interment, Monrovia Cemetery, Charleston, S.C.
DURDEN, William
William Herbert Durden, 63, husband of Rose Nguyen Durden of Charleston died Wednesday, April 24, 2002 in a Charleston hospital. Mr. Durden was born Monday, November 14, 1938 in Charleston the son of Herbert Britten Durden and the late Eloise Berry Durden. He honorably served his country as a member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Durden was a Surveyor with the Army Corps of Engineers and a member of the Ashley River Baptist Church. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2002 in the Ashley River Baptist Church. Burial will be in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., this evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Surviving in addition to his wife and father is a son, Michael Herbert Durden; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann Durden and Janice Elaine Durden and one granddaughter, Taylor Delane Durden, all of Charleston. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Rd., Suite 504, N. Charleston, S.C. 29406. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
GROVES, Tiwana
WALTERBORO - Miss Tiwana Lynn Groves, 29, of 131 Highland Circle died Tuesday at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Walterboro with Rev. David Cox officiating. Interment will follow in Glendale Memorial Cemetery, directed by the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.
Miss Groves was born in Hampton County, a daughter of Harold and Brenda Pellum Groves. She was a Probation Officer with the South Carolina Parole Board and was a member of Harvest Community Church. She was a graduate of Walterboro High School, a graduate of Francis Marion University, where she was on the Dean's List, the President's List, and the Honor Roll. She was currently attending classes at the Citadel. She was a member of Ducks Unlimited.
Surviving in addition to her parents of Walterboro are two sisters, Tina Encalade and her husband Kris of Walterboro and Gypsy Groves of Walterboro, her maternal grandmother, Mary M. Pellum of Walterboro, her paternal grandmother, Ruth C. Groves of Walterboro, and two nephews, Kristopher and Bailey Encalade.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.
Memorial contributions may be made to Harvest Community Church, 4351 Maple Ridge Road, Canadys, S.C. 29433 or to Colleton County Relay for Life, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, N. Charleston, S.C. 29406.
DONNELLY, Kenneth
MYRTLE BEACH - Kenneth McAboy Donnelly, 37, died Tuesday, April 23, 2002, in a Charleston hospital.
Mr. Donnelly was born in Kingstree on January 22, 1965, a son of George Lyman Donnelly, Sr. and Betty Driggers Donnelly. He was a graduate of Fort Johnson High School and attended Baptist University.
Mr. Donnelly served in the Army for four years and the Marine Corps for six years. He was a former drill sergeant at the Marine Corps training center at Parris Island. Mr. Donnelly's military service awards include, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award (w/star), Good Conduct Medal (w/star), National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Somalia), Southwest Asia Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (w/2 stars), United Nations Medal, Meritorious Mast (3), Rifle Expert Badge (6th Award), and Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia.
Mr. Donnelly was owner and operator of Bulldog Landscaping. He was also a former marketing manager with Vacation Works and Starwood.
Surviving in addition to his parents of Andrews are, a daughter, Megan Leigh Donnelly of Summerville; two brothers, George L. Donnelly, Jr. of Andrews and James Albert Donnelly of Boiling Springs; a sister, Theresa A. Drake of Andrews; his fiancée, Jennifer Gursky and her two daughters and one son of Myrtle Beach; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 10 o'clock Friday morning, April 26, 2002, at the Andrews Chapel of MAYER FUNERAL HOME. Officiating will be the Rev. Barry W. Owens. Burial with military honors will follow in Beaufort National Cemetery at 2:30 o'clock.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 Thursday evening, April 25, 2002 and for one hour prior to the funeral service on Friday.
BRISBANE, Sadie
Sadie "Rita" Brisbane, 89, of Dataw Island, S.C. (Oakland Plantation) died Saturday, April 20, 2002 at the home of her daughter on Oakland Plantation. Services for Mrs. Brisbane will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2002 in Friendship Baptist Church, Coosaw Island, S.C. Interment will follow in Oakland Plantation Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Brisbane will be 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at W. Leon Sherman Mortuary, St. Helena Is., S.C. Mrs. Brisbane is survived by one daughter, Redella B. Brabham; two sons, Charles and Horace Brisbane all of Oakland Plantation; 25 grandchildren included, Mr. Freddie Brisbane of F. Brisbane Service of Charleston, S.C.; 57 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to W. Leon Sherman Mortuary (843) 838-2471.
MYERS, Ronald
SMOAKS - Mr. Ronald W. Myers, 68 years of age, of 3425 Berea Rd. died Wednesday April 24, 2002 at the Oakwood Health Care Center in Walterboro.
Mr. Myers was born May 5, 1933, in Colleton County, a son of the late Tom L. Myers and Bertha Mae Warren Myers. He was the widower of the late Ellen Durgin Myers. He was Retired T/SGT USAF after 20 years service and served in Vietnam Conflict, and 17 years Civilian work at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, N.H. Surviving are two daughters, Julie Morgan of Somersworth, N.H. and Elizabeth Shisler and husband Steve of Herwrick, Maine; three brothers, McKline C. Myers and wife June, Joseph M. Myers and Terry P. Myers and wife Margaret, all of Smoaks, S.C.; one sister, Patsey M. Graham and husband John of Smoaks; five grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday 3:00 p.m. from the chapel of the OTT FUNERAL HOME in Branchville by the Rev. Gradie Garris and Rev. J.E. Lyons. Burial will be in Hagan Cemetery.
Visitation will the Thursday from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Ott Funeral Home.
DOYLE, Shirley
Entered into eternal rest on April 24, 2002, Mrs. Shirley A. Doyle, the beloved mother of Jimmy Lee Smith, Virgil Richardson, Keisha Doyle, Virgil Doyle and Ali Doyle, sister of Ernest Doyle, Nathaniel Doyle, Oliver Doyle, Rosenna Oliver, Helen D. Ward, Dorothy Burden and Ida Mae Jackson. Late residence, 3822 Gumm Street, North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
POWERS, Permelia
Permelia "Megie" Simons Powers, wife of John Tracey Powers, of Summerville, S.C., died April 24, 2002 at The Presbyterian Home of S.C.
Graveside services will be held at White Church Cemetery, Friday afternoon, April 26, 2002 at 4 o'clock. Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME, Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. Flowers will be accepted or memorials made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 118 W. 3rd S. St., Summerville, S.C. 29483 or The Presbyterian Home of S.C., 201 W. 9th N. St., Summerville, S.C. 29483.
Mrs. Powers was born in Johnson, S.C., a daughter of the late Winfield S. Simons, Sr. and Annie Howard Simons. She was a graduate of Walterboro High School and Columbia College. She was also a retired schoolteacher with Dorchester District II and a member of First Baptist Church of Walterboro.
Survivors include her husband, John Tracey Powers of Summerville, S.C., 1 daughter, Permelia "Panne" Bussey of Summerville, S.C., 1 sister, Eleanor S. Ergle of Walterboro, S.C., 2 grandchildren, Margaret E. Bussey of Summerville, S.C. and John J. Bussey of Charlotte, N.C., and 1 grandson, Mathew T. Bussey of Charlotte, N.C.
JONES, Franklin
Franklin Bunker Jones of Mt. Pleasant, the husband of Elizabeth Sawyer Jones, died April 24, 2002, in a local hospital.
Born December 31, 1915, in Jersey City, N.J., he was the son of Harry Towne Jones, Sr. and Ada Maitland Cushing Jones. Mr. Jones was Director of Purchasing for American Can Company, and also for MEM, a manufacturer of men's toiletries. He attended Philips-Andover Preparatory School in Andover, Ma., and graduated from Packard Business School in New York, N.Y. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Jones; three daughters, Carolyn S. Arvenitis, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Susan J. Olley (Donald), Bowie, Md., Sarah M. Donaldson, Wayne, N.J.; two grandsons, Christoper P. Arvenitis (Kirsten), Aurora, Colo. and Glen A. Donaldson, Rutherford, N.J. Also surviving are four granddaughters, Maria A. Arvenitis, Dover, N.H., Kelly D. Bastante (Paul) Bloomingdale, N.J., Laura J. and Lisa B. Donaldson, Wayne, N.J.; and three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth A. Northey, Dover, N.H., Joseph F. Bastante, Bloomingdale, N.J., and Benjamin Arvenitis, Aurora, Colo. and also several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather at the Jones residence Friday, April 26 between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The family is being assisted by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, East Cooper Chapel, 884-3833. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
CHANDLER, Rebecca
CADES - Rebecca Flagler Chandler, 91, widow of Robert Emmett Chandler, died Tuesday in a Kingstree hospital.
Mrs. Chandler was born in Williamsburg Co., a daughter of the late James Cleveland and Nellie Montgomery Flagler. She was a retired Registered Nurse, having trained at Saunders Memorial Hospital in Florence. Mrs. Chandler was a member of Hebron Independent Church.
Surviving is a brother, Clarence O. Flagler of Manning; a sister, Eloise F. McConkey of Stow, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Hebron United Methodist Church Cemetery. WILLIAMSBURG FUNERAL HOME is in charge.
KNAPP, Agnita
Agnita Wibbelsman Knapp, 79, wife of Wallace H. Knapp, of Summerville, S.C. died Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at her residence.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church, Friday morning, April 26, 2002 at 10 o'clock. The Rite of Christian Burial will be at Summerville Cemetery. Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C. this Thursday evening from 7-9 o'clock, with prayer vigil at 7 o'clock.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church 11001 Dorchester Road, Summerville, S.C. 29485.
Mrs. Knapp was born in St. Louis, Missouri, a daughter of the late Virgil Wibbelsman and Agnita Barrett Wibbelsman. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Wallace H. Knapp of Summerville; daughter, Agnita Handlos of Summerville; son, Wallace H. Knapp, Jr. of Corvallis, Oregon; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
WILLIAMS, Grace
CONCORD, N.C. - Mrs. Grace George Williams, 84, a resident of the Manor House of Concord died Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at a local health care center.
A Memorial Service will take place 3:00 p.m. Friday at All Saints Episcopal Church, Rev. Fred Hoffman & Rev. Roger Butler officiating. Visitation after the service in the Church Parish Hall.
Mrs. Williams was a homemaker; member of All Saints Episcopal Church; former Altar Guild member and Sunday School teacher. She was an avid gardener and golfer. Mrs. Williams was born June 27, 1917 in Monroe, La. a daughter of the late Morgan and Grace Fuqua George.
Survivors include her husband, the late Robert P. Williams, Sr. who died October of 1997; three sons, Robert P. "Robbo" Williams, Jr. of Concord, Charles W. Brewer of Sullivans Island, S.C. and George M. Brewer of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; five grandchildren, Robert P. "Rob" Williams, III, Benjamin B. Williams, Anna D. Williams, Kelly Grace McArthur, Kristen Elizabeth Brewer; 2 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to All Saints Episcopal Church, 525 Lake Concord Rd., Concord, N.C. 28025.
WILKINSON FUNERAL HOME will be handling the arrangements for Mrs. Williams.
ROBINSON, Lether
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Lether Bell Robinson are invited to attend her funeral service 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2002 at Dorothy's Home for Funerals. Interment will follow at Beaufort National Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Robinson will be at the funeral home Thursday 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.
She is survived by her beloved daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Booker, Ms. Cynthia Robinson and Ms. Vanessa Robinson all of New York; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; uncle, Mr. Herman B. Jenkins of Charleston; cousins, Mrs. Minnie Singleton, Ms. Shelia Scurry, and Mr. Francis Chaplin; and friends. Funeral arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS. (843) 722-0268.
