JONES, Douglas
GEORGETOWN - Douglas C. Jones, 62, was released to the Lord by death on April 28, 2002, in Miami, Fla. after a recent illness. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend to all who knew him.
He was born in Ayden, N.C., on March 19, 1940 a son of Glennie R. Jones and Eleanor Manning Jones. He was a graduate of Wake Forest University and a businessman for many years before being an ordained minister. He began traveling and teaching several years ago under Victory Christian Fellowship of Georgetown and Shiloh Place Ministries of Conway. Entrepreneur, international itinerant teacher and missionary, he taught in the United States, Canada, China, Africa, Latvia, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Dominican Republic, Nova Scotia, Scotland, England, and Wales. His final missionary trip to Uganda.
Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Jean T. Jones of Georgetown; a son, Doug G. Jones and his wife, Kim, of Nashville, Tenn.; a daughter, Kim Jones of Georgetown; a brother, Harry Jones of Florence; three sisters, Barbara Rippon, Mary Lenhart and Betty Deans, all of Newport News, Va.
Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2002 in the sanctuary at the Victory Christian Fellowship, (843) 546-8242. Funeral services will be 3 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2002, at Victory Christian Fellowship. Burial directed by Georgetown Chapel of MCKENZIE FUNERAL HOME, INC., will follow in the Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Victory Christian Fellowship, Mission Fund, P.O. Box 1478, Georgetown, S.C., 29442, or Shiloh Place Ministries, Retreat Fund, P.O. Box 5, Conway, S.C. 29528.
FINGER, Mary
A memorial service for Mary (Betty) Pontiff Finger will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, May 4, 2002 at St. Stephen Episcopal Church, St. Stephen, SC. Mrs. Finger was the wife of the late John W. Finger, Jr. and the daughter of the late Nolan L. and Adele Lloyd Pontiff. She was a native of Charleston, SC and lived for the past several years in Mebane, NC. She died January 18, 2002 in Burlington, NC. Family and friends are invited to attend.
BROWN, Albertha
Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2002 Mrs. Albertha H. Brown of Cross, S.C.; the beloved mother of Mrs. Joann B. Mingo of Cayce, S.C., Ms. Carrie Lee Brown of Kingstree, S.C., Mr. Samuel P. Brown of Lanes S.C., Mr. Walter Brown of Kingstree, S.C., Mrs. Maria B. Ragins of Columbia, S.C. and Mr. Jason Brown of Gadsden, S.C.; the beloved sister of Mrs. Carrie H. Fulmore of Cross, S.C., and Mrs. Pearl H. Burgess of Kingstree, S.C.
Funeral notice later, SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
KNOBEL, Anna
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. - Anna Carmelita Knobel, 71, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at Riverside Regional Medical Center. Born in Baltimore, Md. she had been a peninsula resident since 1992. She retired as a bar manager for the Charleston AFB Radar NCO Club, Charleston, S.C. in 1987.
Mrs. Knobel was a member of Virginia Beach Elks Lodge #2268, Women of the Moose Warwick Lodge #1386, and American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Denbigh Post 368. She was a former member of Emblem Club #184 of Newport News Elks Lodge #315, where she also served as Veterans Chair-person.
Mrs. Knobel is survived by her husband, Karl G. Knobel of Newport News; three sons, James O. Mullineaux and his wife, Ellen Gillard, of Newport News, Guy Mullineaux and his wife, Lybra, of Charleston, S.C., and Glen Mullineaux and his wife, Charlene, of Summerville, S.C.; one brother, Patrick Kinsella and his wife, Ruth, of Somerset, Pa.; two sisters, Rita Elitz and Peggy Doyal, both of Baltimore, Md.; and three grandchildren, Jonett, Hunter, and Logan.
Elk Rites will be conducted at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2002 at the WEYMOUTH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL. The family will receive friends following the rites until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Elk's National Foundation, 2750 North Lakeview Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60614.
MCNEIL, Alonzo
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 2, 2002, Mr. Alonzo "Junior" McNeil of Huger, S.C.; the beloved husband of Mrs. Diana B. McNeil of Huger, S.C.; the beloved father of Mrs. Celestine M. Johnson, Mrs. Angela M. Manigault, Mrs. Genese M. McDaniel, Mr. Kennedy McNeil, Mr. Joseph Smith all of Huger, S.C., Mrs. Lindell M. Fabers of N. Charleston, S.C., Mrs. Alfreda M. Johnson of Charlotte, N.C., Mrs. Claretha S. Dessauso, Mr. Kevin Simmons both of Cordesville, S.C., Mr. Marvin T. McNeil of Germany, and Mr. Kenneth J. McNeil of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; the beloved brother of Mr. Frank McNeil, Mrs. Mary M. Cromedy, Mrs. Lillian M. Gant, Mrs. Alice M. Washington all of Huger, S.C., Mrs. Rebecca M. Wright of Coco Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Teresa M. Brown of Charleston, S.C.
Funeral notice later. SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
SIMS, Margaret
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Margaret Sims are invited to attend her funeral service 12:00 noon Saturday, May 4, 2002 at Dorothy's Home for Funerals. Viewing and visitation with the family will be 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. After the service the family will be at 357 Ashley Ave.
Mrs. Sims is survived by her sons and daughter, Charles Green, Patsy Green, Leonard Green, Wilburn and William Sims and Darcy Sims; grandchildren, Travis Green and Quiana Green; great-grandchild, Teana Green; devoted friends Mrs. Mary Simmons and Mr. Mitch Rogers; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
GORDON, Annabell
Entered into eternal rest Monday, April 29, 2002, Mrs. Annabell Salters Gordon, 97. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Gordon are invited to attend her funeral service 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2002 at Dorothy's Home for Funerals. Interment will follow in Salters Cemetery, Summerville, S.C. Friends may visit at the funeral home Friday 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Mrs. Gordon is survived by her sons and daughters, Louis Gordon (Janie) of Kansas City, Mo., Edward Gordon (Agnes), Thomas Gordon of New York, Mary G. Milton, Willamae Gordon and Bessie Colbert; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS. (843) 722-0268.
DOILEY, John
The relatives and friends of Deacon John E. Doiley of Moncks Corner, S.C. husband of Mrs. Lula Doiley, are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, May 4, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Mitten Lane Holiness Church, Moncks Corner, S.C. Interment, church cemetery. There will be no viewing after the service. Viewing will be on Friday from 3-8 p.m. at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER S.C.
VAN HEIRSEELE, K.
Kenneth L. Van Heirseele, 58, husband of Kathryn J. Van Heirseele, of Charleston died Tuesday, April 30th at his residence. Born in Waukegan, Illinois to the late Raymond and Harriet Van Heirseele. Mr. Van Heirseele was retired from SPAWARS with 35 years of civil service. He served four years in the United States Air Force. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Surviving Mr. Van Heirseele are his wife, Kathryn, two daughters, Kelly Wright of Orlando, Fla., and Julie Rae Van Heirseele of San Francisco, Calif, three brothers, James Van Heirseele of Waukegan, Ill., Wayne Van Heirseele of Wheeling, Ill., and Donald Van Heirseele of Libertyville, Ill., a sister, Barbara Johnson of Orlando, Fla. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held in Gurnee, Ill. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Van Heirseele family by going to www.mcalister-smith.com.
MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL is assisting the Van Heirseele family.
NELMS, Mary
Mary Patricia Meitzler Nelms, 79, widow of Charles N.D. Nelms, died Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at a local hospital. She was born on Sunday, February 18, 1923, in Charleston, a daughter of George Joseph and Mae Doran Meitzler. Mrs. Nelms attended Cathedral School and Bishop England High School. She was a homemaker and member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She is survived by 3 daughters, Mary Carol Gordon and Joyce Ellen Lowe of Mt. Pleasant, and Margaret Diane Richardson of James Island; 2 sons, Michael Nelms and Christopher Nelms of Jacksonville, Fla.; 1 brother, George J. Meitzler of North Charleston; 2 sisters, Margaret Helgesen and Kitty Grooms of Charleston; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The relatives and friends of Mary M. Nelms are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2002, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. 766-1365.
SILVA, Yvonne
Yvonne Silva, 55, of Goose Creek, died Monday, April 29, 2002. Born February 12, 1947 in Shawano, Wis., she was the daughter of Lyle Neil and Florence Minnie Marie Montoure (nee Korth). Mrs. Silva was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of The Legion Honor Guard, American Legion Post #0166. Preceded in death by her brothers, David Montoure and Duiane Montoure, she is survived by her mother, Florence Feger, Antigo, Wis., her husband, James T. Silva, Goose Creek, S.C.; two daughters, Roseann Schreiber, Athens, Wis. and Tara Jean Silva, Eureka, Calif.; step-brother and his wife, Robert and Vicki Feger, Lewiston, Ill.; four sisters, Cynthia and (James Earl) McLendon, Goose Creek, S.C., Sharon Malueg, Neva, Wis., Sandy Montoure, Antigo, Wis., Deborah Willis, Antigo, Wis.; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Friday, May 3, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in the McAlister-Smith Goose Creek Chapel, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek, S.C. Interment will follow at Plantation Memorial Gardens, Moncks Corner, S.C. In lieu of flowers you may send memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406. Arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek, S.C.
HAMILTON, Jack
COTTAGEVILLE - Jack Therman Hamilton, 64, of Jacksonville, Fla. and formerly of Cottageville, died April 24, 2002 in Jacksonville, Fla. He was a truck driver.
The funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2002, in the Hamilton's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Fishburne Hill Cemetery, Round O, S.C.
Mr. Hamilton was born in Colleton Country and was the son of the late Hilliard and Edie Hamilton. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Jacksonville, Fla.
Surviving are his wife, Katie Hamilton, Jacksonville, Fla.; two daughters, Anne Hamilton and Shawnda Hamilton; four sisters, Willie B. Holmes (Clarence), Walterboro, Jestine Walker (Nathan Jr.), Lorine Fishburne (Charles), and Ruby Lee "Pearl" Green (John), all of Cottageville; one brother, John Hamilton (Alberta) of Cottageville.
Arrangements by HAMILTON'S FUNERAL HOME of Walterboro.
WILLIAMS, Albert
Entered into eternal rest on April 28, 2002, Mr. Albert (Bony) Williams of Yonkers, N.Y. He was born July 14, 1937, in Charleston, S.C. He is the beloved brother of Mrs. Helen Coulter, Mr. Frank Bowens of White Plains, N.Y., Ms. Carolyn Bowers, Mr. Bernard Bowens, Mr. Harold Bowens, a special niece, Cynthia Judge, other nieces and nephews, and friends. A memorial service is planned for Monday, April 6, 2002, in Long Island, N.Y. Announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
SIMMONS, Earlene
The relatives and friends of Ms. Earline Simmons and those of her daughters, Angel and Nylen, grandson, Benjamin, seven brothers, five sisters, four sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, a host of nieces and nephews, and a special friend, David Jenkins, are invited to attend her funeral services, Saturday, May 4, 2002, 1 p.m., at Greater Refuge Temple, Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 268 Huger St., Charleston, S.C. Interment, Monrovia Cemetery.
Remains will lie-in-state at G.W. Heyward's Mortuary, 12 Dewey St. Friends may call at Heyward's after 2 p.m., until 9 p.m. Family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains will lie-in-state at the church, 12 noon, until time of service.
Friends may call at HEYWARD'S MORTUARY, 843-577-6497.
WILLIAMS, Wilbert
HARLEYVILLE - Wilbert Williams, 68, husband of Mrs. Minnie White Williams, of 119 Dunnings Road, Harleyville, S.C., died Monday, April 29, 2002, at a Charleston hospital. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2002, at the Greater St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Harleyville, S.C., with the Rev. Frances McPherson, officiating. Burial will be in the Willie Moorer Cemetery directed by LING FUNERAL HOME, 5580 Memorial Blvd., St. George (843) 563-3589.
Mr. Williams was born October 30, 1933, in Harleyville, S.C., a son of the late Jervey Williams and Mrs. Eva Dunnings Williams. He was a life-long member of the Greater St. Paul A.M.E. Church and attended the public schools of Dorchester County. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for 30 years as a heavy equipment operator at Giant Cement Co., of Harleyville, S.C.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Minnie White Williams of Harleyville; four sons, Jimmy (Laura) Williams, Wilbert (Kodi) Williams, Jr., Harleyville, S.C., Ms. Barbara Street and Mrs. Carolyn Street Moore, both of St. George, S.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Rethae Bell (Carl) Freeman and Mrs. Mary (Kenneth) Whitherspoon all of Harleyville, S.C.; one brother, Lester Williams of Harleyville. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren.
PEAR, Ashanti
The relatives and friends of Little Princess Ashanti Emani Pear, an Angel in the sky, and those of her mother, Ms. Kandra Karrera Pear, her father, Blake Herrington, grandmothers, Ms. Pamela Pear and Ms. Debbra Herrington, grandfather, Mr. 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 Carnelios Pear; and numerous grand-aunts and uncles are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, May 4, 2002, at 1 o'clock, in Harleston-Boags Chapel. Inhumation, St. Lawrence R.C. Cemetery. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. (Downtown) Phone 723-3066.
ROSE, Margaret
Margaret Ellen "Marge" Conradson Rose, 56, of Marges Lane, Pineville, S.C., a former factory worker with St. Stephen Packaging, died Thursday at her residence.
Funeral services and burial will be private according to DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
Ms. Rose was born March 31, 1946, in Chicago, Ill., a daughter of Gunard Conradson and Mary Ellen Macey Conradson. She attended Amundsen High School.
Surviving are, her companion, Robert L. "Bob" Lea of Pineville, S.C., her father of Santa Maria, Calif.; one daughter, Christine A. Hughes of Charleston, S.C.; four sons, Robert Chencinski of Chicago, Ill., Leonard Paul Reeseman, James Edward Rose and Brian James Rose all of Eadytown, S.C.; two daughters-in-law, Eva Popio and Deanna Fabian both of Eadytown, S.C.; four sisters, Barbara Biggs of Arcata, Calif., Sandra Johnson of Paducah, Ky., Karen Conradson and Debbie Johnson both of Blue Lake, Calif.; five brothers, Don Conradson of Nebraska, Ed Conradson of Happy Camp, Calif., Bert Conradson of Illinois, Gary Conradson of Lake Geneva, Wis., and Robert Conradson of Rescue, Calif.; and seven grandchildren, ten step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
HODGES, Lillian
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of May 1, 2002, Lillian Mary Hodges, widow of George F. Hodges. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services at the graveside in Live Oak Memorial Gardens, Friday, at 1 o'clock.
Mrs. Hodges was born January 29, 1923, in Lewiston, Maine, the daughter of Onesime Morin and Sadie Hopewell. She retired as a registered nurse at MUSC and was an Alumni of the Medical University School of Nursing. She was a member of Adams Run Baptist Church.
She is survived by her brother, Felix Morin of Hawthorne, N.J., and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
BROWN, Justin
Justin Allen Brown, aged 19, of 1518 Southwick Drive, Johns Island, S.C., entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 29, 2002. He was living in Winter Park, Fla., where he was a full-time student at Full Sail University.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, on December 5, 1982, he was the son of Candice Lynn Brown and Arthur Allen Brown. He moved with his mother and grandmother to Charleston in August of 1985.
Justin was a member of St. James Episcopal Church on James Island. He attended Harbor View Elementary, Sea Island Academy, James Island Middle School, Academic Magnet High School, and graduated through the Teachers, Inc., Homeschool Association on May 31, 2000. He excelled in his studies, was an accomplished guitarist, and an avid athlete. He played soccer, baseball, football, and basketball throughout his school years. He was involved in Boy Scouts, and enjoyed camping, canoeing, whitewater rafting, golf, and surfing. His love of animals was evidenced by his many pets.
Justin's goal upon graduation from Full Sail was to pursue a career in audio post-production in the film industry. His interest in the entertainment industry began early in life when he represented the Fox 24 Kids Club on local television.
Prior to college, Justin owned and successfully operated Interior Elegance, an interior trim company, in the Charleston area.
Justin was known for his sense of humor, his music, and his loyalty to his friends and family. He was loved deeply and will be sadly missed by his mother, Candice L. Brown, a teacher at Stiles Point Elementary on James Island, his father, Arthur A. Brown, of Germantown, Md., his maternal grandmother, Gaynell Galus of Johns Island, his maternal grandfather, Eugene J. and Babe Olive Galus of James Island, his aunt and uncle, Joe and Beth Galus of Summerville, uncle Bill Brown of New Mexico, and many, many great-aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends. His late paternal grandparents were Harland A. and Mary Louise Brown of Carlsbad, N.M.
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 3, from 6 to 8 p.m., at STUHR'S DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 232 Calhoun St., Charleston. Services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 4, at St. James Episcopal Church, Camp Road, James Island, with the Reverend Arthur Jenkins and Reverend Floyd Finch officiating.
Please make memorials to John Ancrum SPCA, 3861 Leeds Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29405, or Pet Helpers, 1430 Folly Road, James Island, S.C. 29412.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
