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DOVER, Alma
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Alma VanDyke Dover, and those of her husband, Mr. James Dover, children, Calvin L. Dover, Sr. (Sandra), Howard Dover, Sr. (Joyce), Demetrius A. Dover and Shannek I. Ragin (Charles), grands, sisters, Thelma VanDyke, Elizabeth Heyward, Emma Scott (Solomon), Iris Sumter, Althea Wright, brothers, Walter VanDyke (Lillian), Samuel VanDyke (Melphine) and Harold VanDyke, sisters-in-law, Birdie Mae Dover, Carolyn Dover, Elizabeth Heyward (Frank), Lucinda Gibbs (Anthony), Barbara Spry (James), Roslin Sumter (Jacob) and Priscilla Watkins (Bernard), nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services on Monday, April 29, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Lovely Hill Baptist Church, Bears Swamp Road, (Red Top Section), John's Island, S.C. Remains will lie in state at the church from 12 noon until the hour of service. Rev. Caswell Edwards, Eulogist, Rev. Robert Deas, Sr., officiating. Interment: Red Top Community Cemetery. Remains to New Hope Baptist Church this evening (Sunday) from 6-8 p.m. where the family will be receiving friends from 7-8 p.m. Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY, "Chapel of Peace" 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.

PHILLIPS, Audrey
Audrey Phillips, age 80, died Friday, April 26, 2002. She graduated from Bishop England High School in Charleston, S.C. and was the Co-Founder and Owner of the C.W. Phillips Sheet Metal Co. with her late husband. She was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Charles W. Phillips, Jr. in September of 2000, 2 grandsons, John Phillips and Charles W. Phillips "Chuckie", 1 sister and 3 brothers. Survived by a son, Charles W. III and his wife Katharina of Munsingen, Switzerland, 4 daughters, Yvonne and husband Michael Marlowe of Winter Park, Fla., Jane and husband Ronald Denlinger of Kings Mt., N.C., Evelyn and husband Mark Taylor of Cape Coral, Fla., Lucy and husband Jay Anderson of Dayton, 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, her dedicated and loving dog Alice. She leaves a host of relatives and friends including her Euchre Club and her friends at the Dayton Heart Rehab. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Precious Blood Catholic Church by Father William O'Donnell. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at BAKER-HAZEL FUNERAL HOME, 5555 Philadelphia Dr., at N. Main St. www.bakerhazel.com.

JOYNER, Elvie
Elvie Brock Joyner, 83, of Cordesville, died Saturday at a North Charleston nursing home.
The graveside funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Pioneer Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery, Cordesville. Burial will be directed by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner.
Mrs. Joyner was born March 13, 1919 at Marianna, Florida, a daughter of Walter Brock and Peggy Collette Brock. She was a member of Pioneer Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was the widow of John F. Joyner, Jr.
Surviving are two daughters, the Rev. Helon H. Phillips of Cordesville, Sonja J. Mulligan of Williston; son, Donald M. Johnson of Marietta, Georgia; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

MOYD, Eaife
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 27, 2002, Mrs. Eaife G. Moyd, of Brooklyn, N.Y., (formerly of Jamestown, S.C.), the beloved mother of Mr. Kenneth Moyd, of Alvin, S.C., Ms. Tracy Moyd, Mr. Sylvester Moyd and Mr. Barry Moyd of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Gerald Moyd of High Point, N.C., the beloved sister of Mr. Warren Gadsden, of Long Island, N.Y.
Funeral notice later SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.

GOODWINE, Carl
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 27, 2002, Mr. Carl Goodwine of Moncks Corner, S.C., husband of Mrs. Walletta R. Goodwine, son of Mrs. Barbara Goodwine and Mr. George Goodwine, father of Carl Goodwine, Jr., Markuisa Goodwine, Ahneise Goodwine and Colony Goodwine, brother of Ms. Michelle Goodwine all of Moncks Corner, S.C.; grandson of Mrs. Bertha Goodwine of Summerville, S.C., Mrs. Ethel Gadsden and Mr. Johnny Gadsden of Moncks Corner, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.

BENTON, James
GEORGETOWN - James Durant Benton, 73, husband of Betty Jo Blakely Benton died Friday, April 26, 2002 in Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 29, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. in Georgetown Pentecostal Holiness Church. Officiating will be Rev. Clide E. Glover, Sr., Rev. L.D. Driggers and Rev. Elvio Canavesio. Entombment, directed by GRAHAM FUNERAL HOME will follow in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
He was born June 26, 1929 in Williamsburg Co., a son of the late James Liston Benton and Eva Powell Benton.
He was a power house operator with International Paper, retiring after 47 years of service and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He also served in the Army National Guard.
He was a member of Georgetown Pentecostal Holiness Church where he was a member of the Golden Youth Sunday School Class and the Men's Fellowship. He also was a former Deacon and Trustee.
Surviving are his wife; one son, James Edwin Benton and his wife Caron of Tampa, Fla.; one daughter, Dianne Benton Floyd and her husband E. Dwain of Georgetown; one brother, Melvin M. Benton of Georgetown; one grandson, James E. Benton, III and one granddaughter, Brittany N. Benton.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Georgetown Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 495, Georgetown, S.C. 29442.

SMALLWOOD, Janie
Entered into eternal rest on Friday evening, April 26, 2002, Janie Roe Ammons Smallwood, wife of Joe M. Smallwood. Residence, Summerville, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Smallwood are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL Monday morning, April 29, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Entombment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel this (Sunday) evening, April 28, 2002, between 6 and 8 o'clock, at which time the Summerville Chapter #143, O.E.S. will hold a service at 7 o'clock.
Mrs. Smallwood was born on June 26, 1929 in Lavonia, Georgia, a daughter of the late Charles Douglas and Fannie Richey Roe. She was retired from the Charleston Naval Weapons Station as the Comptroller. Mrs. Smallwood was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Lavonia, Ga., a member of Summerville Chapter #143, O.E.S., a member of the Ladies Auxiliary #3142, V.F.W. of North Charleston, S.C., an A.A.R.P. member and also a member of N.A.R.F.E.
Mrs. Smallwood is survived by her husband of Summerville, S.C., a step-daughter, Nancy Jo Brooks of Athens, Ga.; a sister, Jo Ellen Brock of Lavonia, Ga.; and two step-grandchildren, Jennifer Brown and Adam Brown, both of Athens, Ga.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Summerville Chapter #143, O.E.S., Special Stars Committee, c/o Patricia Cox, Secretary, 65 University Drive, Ladson, S.C. 29456.

CARTER, John
The relatives and friends of John Allen Carter are invited to attend his graveside funeral service in Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, S.C., this (Sunday) afternoon, April 28, 2002, at 2 o'clock. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.

SMALLWOOD, Janie
SUMMERVILLE CHAPTER NO. 143, O.E.S., THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral services of our late member, Janie Roe Ammons Smallwood, at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Monday morning, April 29, 2002, at 11:00 o'clock. Eastern Star services will be held at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel this (Sunday) evening, April 28, 2002, at 7:00 o'clock.
By Order of:
Millie Davis, Worthy Matron
Patricia Cox, Secretary

GIERSCH, III, Richard
Richard Frederick Giersch, III, 67, of Charlotte died Thursday, April 25, 2002 at the home of his son in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 30, followed by a Memorial Service at Christ Episcopal Church at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be at the church following the service. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Mr. Giersch was born in Charlotte and attended Charlotte Schools, graduated from Darlington Academy, and graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill. For the last 15 years he was active in full time lay ministry in which he touched many lives with the love of Jesus Christ. The ministries in which Mr. Giersch devoted his time, his faith, and his witness included leading Sunday worship at Southminster Towers, providing support to Crossroads Ministries, and sharing his faith and friendship with a number of seminary studenst and young ministers. He was also anactive member at Christ Episcopal Church in Charlotte and has participated in Cursillo and Faith Alive throughout the years.
Mr. Giersch is survived by his two children, his daughter, Mrs. Van Weston, and her husband Rich, of Pawleys Island, SC; his son, Mr. Richard F. Giersch IV and his wife Holly, of Mt. Pleasant, SC; his brother, Van Giersch of Raleigh, NC; and his three grandchildren, Dalton, Taylor and Griffin.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Hospice Care of Choice, 410 Mill St., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 or to Coffee Cup Ministries, P.O. Box 645, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29645.

SMALLS, Rosemary
God in His Infinite wisdom called Rosemary Smalls to eternal rest on Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 2:27 p.m. at The Hospice of Atlanta in Atlanta, Ga.
She was the daughter of Mr. Roosevelt Smalls and Mrs. Naomi S. Thomas. She was born on October 9, 1936 in Charleston, S.C.
She attended Avery High School and graduated from Burke High School in Charleston, S.C. She attended and graduated from The Medical University of South Carolina as a Registered Operating Room Technician. She was employed by The Medical University of South Carolina, Roper Hospital and St. Francis Hospital all in Charleston, S.C.
At an early age, she attended Emanuel A.M.E. Church and later became a member of the Catholic Church.
Rosemary was blessed with two children. One preceded her in death on August 15, 2000, Mr. Reginald Smalls Fordham.
Rosie as she is affectionately called by her family and friends was a soft spoken and caring person.
She leaves to cherish her memory, a devoted and loving daughter, Miss Melanie D. Smalls of Huntsville, Ala.; sisters, Mrs. Louise Hunter of Charleston, S.C., Mrs. Delores S. Holmes of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Mrs. Janie G. Thomas of Charleston, S.C.; granddaughter, Miss Demetria Green; grandson, Mr. Dejuan Fordham; a special friend, Mr. James "Geno" Greenwell; nine nieces, five nephews, 16 grand-nieces, 10 grand-nephews, a host of cousins and many devoted friends.
The memorial service for Ms. Rosemary Smalls was held at the Pollard Funeral Home in Atlanta, Ga. on Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 3 p.m., Rev. Roy C. Moffett, officiating. Cremation by the Professional Cremation Services of Atlanta, Ga.
Announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 121 Calhoun St. (843) 723-3066.

BRADSHAW, David
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of April 27, 2002 Mr. David Bradshaw, Jr. the father of master Ladell Bradshaw, beloved son of Deacon David Bradshaw, Sr., nephew of Mr. Isiah (Rosa) Bradshaw and cousin of Mrs. Roberta Ravenell. Late residence 1940 Robinson Blvd., N. Charleston, S.C. 29405. (843) 747-5731. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME (843) 744-7511. Funeral notice to be announced later.

BROWN, Sarah
Entered into eternal rest the morning of April 28, 2002, Mrs. Sarah R. Brown, wife of the late Julius Brown, grandmother of Mrs. Sandra R. Cook and aunt of Mrs. Marie Young. Late residence, 1555 Grimball Road Extension, James Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 OR 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.

DEAS, William
William Bowman Deas, died on Sunday, April 28, 2002, at his residence. Mr. Deas was born in Charleston, July 24, 1920, the son of the late Dr. Henry (Jules) Deas and Adele Bowman Deas. A lifelong resident of Charleston, he was a graduate of Porter Military Academy and the Citadel, class of 1942. Mr. Deas was a Captain in the 101st Airborne Division in WWII, and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster as well as other decorations. He served in Operation Market Garden, was in Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge and in the initial force that captured Berchesgarten. He was on the Board of Directors Rotary Club; 1st Vice-President, Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce; Board of Directors (Executive Council) Boy Scouts and Chairman of the Finance Committee; past president of the Albemarle Supper Club; Board of Directors, Carolina Yacht Club; Board of Directors United Fund and past Chairman of Planning Board - United Fund; National Food Brokers Association (formerly Lieutenant Regional Director); President Charleston Food Brokers Association; member of Charleston Citadel Club and Brigadier Club; St. Andrew's Society; New England Society, St. Cecelia Society; Board of Directors Gaud School and Porter-Gaud Alumni Association; Advisory Board of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist; President of Deas Brokerage Co., Deas Supply Co., and later President of All American - Deas Brokerage Co.; and he was a lifelong member of Catholic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Mr. Deas is survived by his wife of 54 years, Geraldine Parker Deas, three sons, William Bowman Deas, Jr., Austin Parker Deas and Douglas Horry Deas, and one grandchild, Lee Parr Deas all of Charleston, S.C. He was predeceased by brother, Henry Deas and Jules Deas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2002, in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad St., Charleston, S.C., at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, April 29, 2002, at the DOWNTOWN CHAPEL OF MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 150 Wentworth St., Charleston, S.C., from 6 to 8 p.m. A vigil service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

AYER, Ester
Ester Bernice Ayer, formerly of North St., Bamberg, S.C., died April 28, 2002, at Lowman Home, White Rock, S.C.
Ms. Ayer was born December 3, 1927, in Olar, S.C., the daughter of the late Halcot Benjamin Ayer, and the late Winnie J. Kinard Ayer. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bamberg. She attended the Olar school system. She enjoyed bowling and participating in the Special Olympics.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 30, 2002, 2 p.m., at St. Johns Baptist Church, Ehrhardt, S.C., with burial in the church cemetery. The Chaplin Gary Lyerly and the Rev. Grady Walden officiating.
Pallbearers will be Hagood Allen, Jr., Hal Ayer, Kenny Richardson, James Miller, Harold Miller, and Bobby Richardson.
Survivors include, three sisters, Mildred Ayer Allen of Bamberg, S.C., Maxine Ayer Williams of Augusta, Ga., Ruth Ayer Bedoit of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one sister-in-law, Katherine Meek Ayer of Marietta, Ga., 17 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilford Earl Ayer, Jimmy H. Ayer, and three sisters, Elise Ayer Miller, Ethel Ayer Cook, Zelma Ayer Richardson.
She was loved by all who knew her. Memorials may be made to St. John Baptist Church, Ehrhardt, S.C., Colston Branch Baptist Church, Bamberg, S.C., and to the American Cancer Society. The visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 29, 2002, at the COONER FUNERAL HOME, BAMBERG, S.C.

DUNN, Jackson
Jackson Freeman Dunn, 87, husband of Nell Harper Dunn of Mt. Pleasant formally of Sylva, N.C., died Friday, April 26, at a local assisted living residence. Born in Charlotte, N.C., to the late Robert F. and Estelle Alexander Dunn. Mr. Dunn served in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII, and received the Purple Heart award. He was a graduate of North Carolina State and a member of Sylva Presbyterian Church. Mr. Dunn retired from the Mead Corporation in Sylva, N.C. He was a member of several different organizations such as, the Foreman's Club within the Mead Corporation, Rotary Club of Sylva, Inner Church groups of Sylva, former member of the Jackson County Draft Board, and TAPPI (Technical Association Pulp and Paper Industry.) Throughout Mr. Dunn's life he always was a supporter of all blood drives. He is survived by his wife, Nell Harper Dunn of Mt. Pleasant, son, John F. Dunn, of Mt. Pleasant, daughter, Catherine Dunn Moses, of Whittier, N.C., three brothers, Joseph B. Dunn of Greensboro, N.C., Lewis Dunn of Burgaw, N.C., and Maurice Dunn of Charlotte, N.C., also a sister, Mary Dunn Kearns of Pleasant Garden, N.C., one grandson, Lauren Moses Dunn of Plano, Texas, also survives Mr. Dunn. A memorial service will be held, 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, at the Franke Home at Seaside, 1885 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant. The family will receive friends 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, at Moody Funeral Home in Sylva, N.C., funeral services will be 1 p.m., Thursday, May 2, at Sylva Presbyterian Church in Sylva, N.C. Burial will follow in Fairview Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent to the Dunn family by going to www.mcalister-smith.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Home for Children, P.O. Box 669 Black Mountain, N.C. 28711.
MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL, is assisting the Dunn family with all local arrangements.

PEAR, Ashanti
Little Princess Ashanti Emani Pear, on Friday, April 26, 2002, God called her home to rest. An Angel in the sky, she leaves to mourn her memories, mother, Ms. Kandra Karrera Pear; father, Blake Herrington; grandmothers, Ms. Pamela Pear and Ms. Debbra Herrington; grandfather, Cyrus Young; great-grandparents, Isaac and Helen Pear and Corine Young, her loving aunts and uncles, Tiffany Young, Princess and Quanshia Moultrie, Kendra Herrington and Isaac and Carnelius Pear; and numerous grand-aunts and uncles. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. (Downtown) Phone 723-3066.

WILLIAMS, Jr., George
George R. Williams, Jr., a devoted father, died Thursday, April 25, 2002, at 92 years of age.
The service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, at Good Shepard Catholic Church, 4665 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Fla.
No visitation is planned. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Augustine Catholic Church, 211 N. Pinetree Blvd., Thomasville, Ga. 31792.
He was born to Vermelle and George R. Williams, Sr., in Charleston, S.C., and lived in that historic city for 86 years. He graduated from Bishop England High School and the College of Charleston. He retired after 33 years of civilian service as a Budget Analyst for the United States Navy.
He will be deeply missed by his daughter, Carol Williams Ashmore, of Tallahassee, Fla., grandson, Tom William Conely, great-granddaughter, Sarah Conely, both of Huntsville, Ala., and brother, Julian T. Williams of Charleston.

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