RICHARDS, Abraham
The relatives and friends of Mr. Abraham "Tiny" Richards, Jr., are invited to attend his funeral services on Tuesday, May 28, 2002, 2 p.m., at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C. Interment, Bethlehem RUME Church Cemetery, Edisto Island, S.C.
Mr. Richards is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lorinda Richards, his son, Mr. Taj Richards, his siblings, Mr. Edward Bailey (Mary), Mrs. Elaine Cussac (Henry), Ms. M. Frances Price, Mrs. Mary R. Dudley (Melvin), Mrs. D. Ann Gadsden, Mrs. Jacquelyn Russell (David), Mrs. Patricia Ruiz (Roberto), Mr. Robert Singleton (Ruth), and Mr. Ernest Williams (Pat), aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
"There will be no public viewing and no family hour."
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.
BAXTER, Eva
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 25, 2002, Mrs. Eva G. Baxter, Godmother of Mrs. Gwendolyn Wright and Sandra Wall. Late residence, 165 Market St., Apt. 224, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
HADLEY, Clifford
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 26, 2002, Mr. Clifford "Rock" Hadley, beloved father of Mrs. Jannet Williams, Mr. Tyrone Brown and Mrs. Sherrie Hadley-Greer. Late residence, 716 White Oak Drive, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954, and at 1349 Freer Street, James Island, S.C. Funeral notice later.
GETHERS, Jr., Oscar
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 24, 2002, Mr. Oscar Gethers, Jr. Late residence, 1128 Armstrong Ave. The relatives and friends of Mr. Oscar Gethers, Jr., those of his daughters, Ms. Johnnie Mae Whaley and Ms. Keyona S. Gethers, brother, Bishop Leroy Gethers (Edith Mae), sisters, Ms. Esther G. Jefferson, Ms. Mary Elizabeth Brown, Ms. Lorraine Bennett, Mrs. Wilhelmina Robinson (Joseph), Ms. Claretta Reeves, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of cousins are invited to attend his funeral services on Tuesday, May 28, 2002, 2 p.m., at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 122 Logan St., 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Friends may view Mr. Gethers at the funeral home on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Interment, Hillsboro Brown Cemetery, S.C. (Ashleyville).
WILLIS, Clarence
JOHNSONVILLE, S.C. - Clarence Edward Willis, 77, died Sunday, May 26, 2002, in a Florence hospital.
Mr. Willis was born in Johnsonville, a son of the late Clarence D. Willis and the late Evelyn Johnson Willis. He was retired from the International Paper Co. and a retired farmer, a U.S. Navy Veteran of W.W.II, a member of the William "Ed" Hill American Legion Post #84, a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church, and was a graduate of Johnsonville High School class of 1942.
He was married to the late Belvagene Wilson Willis.
Surviving are four sons, Francis "Frank" R. (Darlene) Willis of Marion, S.C., Wilson Willis, Thomas Willis, and James (Hope) Willis all of Johnsonville; brother, Randolph E. (Emily) Willis of Johnsonville; sister, Virginia (Braxton) Lovett of Indiantown, S.C.; four grandchildren.
Mr. Willis was pre-deceased by a brother, Walter Willis and sister, Caroline Fowler.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, in the Ebenezer United Methodist Church. Burial, directed by MORRIS FUNERAL HOME OF HEMINGWAY, will be in the Old Johnsonville Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday. Memorials may be made to the Ebenezer United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Russell Moore, P.O. Box 188, Hemingway, S.C. 29554.
GREEN, Sr., Wilson
Relatives and friends of Rev. Wilson Green, Sr., PM of Huger, S.C., the beloved husband of Mrs. Retha Frost Green of Huger, S.C., the beloved father of Mrs. Miriam G. Wright, Mr. Wilson L. Green, Jr., Mr. Robert J. Green, Mrs. Gloria G. McNeil and Mr. Cedrick J. Green all of Huger, S.C., the beloved brother of Mr. Charlie Green of Huger, S.C., Mrs. Rena T. Simmons of Cordesville, S.C., and Mrs. Albertha T. Mack of Charleston, S.C., are invited to attend his funeral services on Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at 1 p.m., at Zion U.M. Church, Huger, S.C.
Interment, Green Memorial Cemetery, Huger, S.C.
SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
PINSON, Sr., Robert
SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. - Robert L. Pinson, Sr., age 84, of South Bay Lakes died Saturday, May 25, 2002, at the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.
Born November 3, 1917, in Greenville, S.C., a son of the late Mary Julia Sewing and John Lucius Pension. Mr. Pinson was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and served as the Crew Chief for the 343rd Squadron, 55th Fighter Group in England during W.W.II. He is a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8980 and a former member of Council 5810 where he served as District Deputy. He was a member of VFW Post 10420, and Elks Lodge 1771. Mr. Pinson was an avid golfer, formerly serving as president of Myrtlewood Golf Course Men's Group and he started Raccoon Run Mens Club. He was the co-founder and former president of the Intercoastal Seniors Golf Association.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Lavenia Griffith Pinson, five sons, Robert L. Pinson, Jr., and wife, Cheryl of Avondale, Pa., Michael A. Pinson and wife, Becky of Jacksonville, Fla., Stanley F. Pinson and wife Janice of Brevard, N.C., Joseph B. Pinson of Brevard, N.C., and John G. Pinson of Surfside Beach, S.C.; three daughters, Mary Alice Thomas and husband, James of Monroe, N.C., Cindy Goldston O'Niell and husband, Shawn of Surfside Beach, S.C., Margaret A. Smith and husband, Larry of Greer, S.C., a sister, Frances Pinson Lloyd of Greenville, S.C.; 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at GOLDFINCH FUNERAL HOME, BEACH CHAPEL, with a prayer vigil at 6 p.m.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, at St. Michael Catholic Church.
Burial will be private.
Memorials may be made to St. Michael Building Fund, P.O. Box 2659, Murrells Inlet, S.C. 29576.
SMART, George
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Sunday, May 26, 2002, George Michael "Mike" Smart, husband of Penny Smart, residence, Goose Creek, S.C. Relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Smart are invited to attend the funeral service of the former, Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at 11 o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park. Friends may call, Monday, May 27, 2002, between the hours of six and eight at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL.
DUNLAP, Ronald Louis
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of May 25, 2002, Ronald Louis Dunlap, husband of Betsy Jane Campbell Dunlap. Residence, North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Louis Dunlap are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Chapel, Monday, between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Dunlap was born November 20, 1934, in Knoxville, Tenn., a son of Louis O. Dunlap and Gladys Brown Dunlap. He was a retired Planning Coordinator at Charleston Naval Shipyard.
He is survived by his wife, Betsy of North Charleston; two daughters, Donna Marie Dunlap of Wilmington, N.C., Joan Ellen Hall of Lexington, S.C.; two brothers, V. Wayne Dunlap of Orlando, Fla., Donald J. Dunlap of North Charleston, S.C.; one sister, Peggy Watson of Lexington, S.C.; six grandchildren, Lester Thomas, Billy Thomas, Emily Thomas, Wesley Hall, Tyler Hall, and Seth Hall; two great-grandchildren, Katlyn Thomas and Elika Thomas.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Charleston County Unit, 267 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. 29401, or Alzheimer's Association, Coastal Carolina Chapter, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, S.C. 29416-0459.
LLEWELLYN, Charles
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of May 24, 2002, Charles Richard Llewellyn, Jr., husband of Linda Sellers Llewellyn. Residence, Hanahan, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Richard Llewellyn, Jr., are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Monday, at 11 o'clock in Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Hwy. #165, Hollywood, S.C.
Mr. Llewellyn, Jr., was born August 3, 1958, in Charleston, S.C., the son of Charles R. Llewellyn, Sr., and Gail Douglas Llewellyn. He was a graduate of Hanahan High School. He was a machine operator with Robert Bosch Corporation.
He is survived by his parents of Yonges Island, S.C.; his wife of Hanahan, S.C.; one son, John Douglas Llewellyn of Hanahan, S.C.; one sister, Linda L. Johnson of Hanahan, S.C., and one nephew, Cameron S. Johnson of Hanahan, S.C.
Memorials may be made to S.C.O.P.A. 1064 Gardners Road, Suite 105, Charleston, S.C. 29407.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
WILLIAMS, Joe
The relatives and friends of Mr. Joe "Boisey" Williams, those of his wife, Ethel P. Williams, children, Ruthie Mae Williams, David and Joseph Williams, Michael Williams, stepchildren, Patricia F. Byrd, Angelia Grant, Shirley and Larry Farrell, Angelo and Marcia Wilson, Hattie Williams, brothers, Robert and Harry Pringle, brother-in-law of Leroy Butler, Sr., sister-in-law, Albertha Wheeler, grandchildren, special grands, Robin, Courtney and Corie, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services on Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Morris Brown AME Church Cemetery, Givhans, S.C. Friends may call at GADSDEN FUNERAL HOME, on Monday, May 27, 2002 from 3 to 5 p.m. and at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. Visitation with the family form 7 to 8 p.m. and at 3105 N. Atlantic Ave. Arrangements by GADSDEN FUNERAL HOME, 722-3655 or 1-888-244-1662.
HOLMES, Elizabeth
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 26, 2002, Mrs. Elizabeth Holmes, beloved wife of the late Benjamin Holmes, mother of Elinda Jones (Nathaniel), Margert Frazier (Franklin), Edward Holmes, Jr., Herman Holmes, Solomon Holmes, Nora L. Patteson (Charles), Esther M. Holmes, sister of Eugen Singleton, Isiah Singleton, Eloise Smalls, Patricia Taylor.
Late residence 5795 Parkers Ferry Road, Adams Run, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS YONGES ISLAND CHAPEL. 889-9181 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
WHITE, Thomasina
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 26, 2002, Mrs. Thomasina J. White, beloved wife of the late Isaac White, mother of Raymond Jones, Yolanda Jones, Adrin White, Shont'e White, sister of Webster Jenkins (Sara), Howard Jenkins (Ronnie), Ricky Jenkins, Fredrick Jenkins, Erestine Terry (Leon). Late residence 39-B Norman Street, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954 and at 2006 Groveland Ave., North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later.
BROWN, Elijah
The relatives and friends of Mr. Elijah Brown (High Jack), those of his wife, the late Mrs. Lucille J. Brown; his children, Miriam Anderson of Miami, Fla., Umar-A-Al-Kareem AKA Buzz of Columbia, S.C., Thelma Simmons (David), Ashley Brown (Valdrena) and Allen Jenkins (Brenda) and Hattie Florence; grandchildren, a devoted granddaughter, Theresa Brown (Carl); great-grandchildren; sisters, Gladys Simmons, Geneva Brown and Lila Gadsden; sister-in-law, Flossy Brown; nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews; adopted daughter, Vivian Barcliff (Sherman) are invited to attend his funeral service 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2002 in Morning Star Baptist Church, 19 Norman St. Rev. J. McDaniel Deas is the pastor. Interment will follow at Monrovia Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Brown will be Tuesday, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church. The family hour will be 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS. (843) 722-0268.
BROWN, Sarah
YEMASSEE - Sarah Brown, 50, died Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at her residence in White Hall Community of Colleton County.
The funeral will be 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at W.O.R.D. Ministries Christian Center, Summerville, S.C. Burial will be in Heyward Cemetery, White Hall.
Arrangements by HAMILTON'S FUNERAL HOME of Walterboro.
JACKSON, Robert
Mr. Robert (Peachie) Jackson entered into eternal rest on Monday morning June 26, 2002 at M.U.S.C. Hospital. He is the husband of Mrs. Lesia Jackson, father of Ms. Ashawntay Jackson, son of Mrs. Mary E. Jackson and the late Mr. Robert A. Jackson, brother of Ms. Helen Marie Jackson, nephew of Mr. Thomas and Mrs. Ethel Swinton. Friends may call at 139-F Logan St., Charleston, S.C. Funeral arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St. (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
JUSTICE, Grace
Baby Grace Elizabeth Justice, the infant daughter of Brian K. and Darla Rhudy Justice, died Saturday, May 25, 2002 at a local hospital. In addition to her parents, baby Grace will be missed by her paternal grandparents, William and Mary Justice, paternal great-grandmother, JoAnn Justice, all of Louisville, Ky., maternal grandparents, C. Allen and Sonja Rhudy of Summerville, maternal great-grandparents, Cecil Rhudy, and Isaac and Violet Dailey, all of Tazewell, Va., uncle Thomas Justice of Louisville, Ky., and aunt Kayla Rhudy of Summerville. Family and friends are invited to attend her graveside service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Father Greg Wilson will be officiating. MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL is assisting the Justice family. Memorial contributions may be sent to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mcalister-smith.com.
GREEN, Phillip
Entered into eternal rest on May 27, 2002, Mr. Phillip (Slab) Green, beloved brother of Mr. Joseph Green (Delores) of Charleston, S.C., Mr. William Green (Virginia) of New Jersey and Mr. Daniel Green (Rebecca) of Charleston, S.C. Late residence, 1 Rice Drive, Apt C-7. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
LADSON, Emily
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Emily White Ladson are invited to attend her funeral services on Wednesday, May 29, 2002, 2 p.m., at Friendship AME Church, 204 Royal Ave., Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Interment, Oceanview Cemetery.
Mrs. Ladson is survived by her children, Ms. Joyce Ladson, Mr. Robert Washington, and Mr. Herbert Ladson (Chris), grandchildren, great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Emily W. Ladson received her education at Lang School, Avery Normal Institute, South Carolina State University and the University of Wisconsin.
For 35 years, she dedicated her life to the educating of children in the Japer and Charleston County Schools. During her retirement, Mrs. Ladson taught adult education classes at the Towne Center in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. She traveled extensively visiting the Bahamas and 14 European countries.
Viewing for Mrs. Ladson will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C., on Tuesday, May 28, 2002, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. where the family will receive friends.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., (843) 722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659 or you may e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
MORRIS, Sr., James
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James Robert Morris, Sr., of Bethera, S.C., are invited to attend the funeral services for the former, 11 a.m., this Tuesday morning, in the Eccles United Methodist Church, Huger. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery with full military honors. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, until 9 a.m. and then at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.
