Dianna DeLaney
STUART POINT -- Dianna Simmons DeLaney, 78, of Stuart Point, widow of Christopher DeLaney Sr., died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at her home.
Marshel's Wright-Donaldson Home For Funerals is in charge.
Gladys Green Jacobs
AUGUSTA - Gladys Green Jacobs, 48, of Beaufort, died Sunday, August 22, 2004, at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.
Marshel's Wright-Donaldson Home For Funerals is in charge.
Patricia Gail Pinckney
Patricia Gail Pinckney Patricia Gail Pinckney (Patty), loving daughter, sister, mother and friend passed away on Thursday, September 6th at her home after a brief illness. Ms. Pinckney was born in Beaufort, South Carolina on January 31, 1958. She was the daughter of Theodore Gaillard Pinckney, Sr. and the late Winifred Caldwell Pinckney. Ms. Pinckney graduated with a degree in nursing in 1980 from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She was a registered nurse for 25 years at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC where she devoted her career to the care of neonatal intensive care babies. She was a member of St George's Episcopal Church where she was active in the Episcopal Church Woman's group. Ms. Pinckney is survived by her father Theodore Gaillard Pinckney, Sr. of Beaufort, South Carolina, her brother, Theodore Gaillard Pinckney, Jr. of Sarasota, Florida, a daughter, Lauren Leigh Skinner, a son Matthew Wade Skinner, a nephew Theodore Gaillard Pinckney, III, a sister-in law Susan E. Pinckney, two aunts, Gladys Hay Pinckney of Columbia, South Carolina, Chloe M. Pinckney of Beaufort, South Carolina, special friends Ann Murray & Terry Landry and numerous cousins and friends. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 8th at 5:00 PM in St. George's Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A reception will be held in the Family Room of the church immediately following the service. There will be another memorial service whereby her remains will be interred at St Helena's Episcopal Church in Beaufort, SC at a date yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. George's Episcopal Church, 905 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA. 22401 or Children's National Medical Center, 111 Michigan Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20010. Covenant Funeral home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Alma Ivory Gardner
Alma Ivory Gardner Alma "Ivory" Gardner 80, a St. Helena Island native, died September 3. 2007, in North General Hospital, New York. She was born February 4, 1927, the daughter of the late Ellen D. Anderson and Abraham Anderson, Sr. Surviving are her sisters, Rose Robinson and Cynthia Holmes of Beaufort, Cinderella Gore and Jeanette Mays of Charleston, SC; one brother, Abraham Anderson, Jr. of Beaufort; a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. A Reflection of Life & Visitation will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, September 10th in the Joseph M. Wright Memorial Chapel of Marshel's Wright-Donaldson Home For Funerals. Burial will follow in St. Helena Memorial Gardens, St. Helena Island. Marshel's Wright-Donaldson Home For Funerals is in charge of the arrangements.
Earl Raymond Steever
Earl Raymond Steever Earl Raymond Steever, 87, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2007 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital. He was married
to Janet Geraldine Steever for 67 years. Graveside funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:00am at Beaufort National cemetery. Mr. Steever was born on October 23, 1919 in Harrisburg, PA. He is the son of the late Walter and Hanna Steever. Earl was a 1937 graduate of John Harris High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army during WWII. After the war, he worked at Sears Roebuck & Co. until his retirement in 1975. He lived on Erbs Bridge Road, Mechanicsburg, PA until relocating to South Carolina in 2005. He was passionate about his Christian faith and was a longtime member of Churches of Christ in Camp Hill, Carlisle, PA, as well as Port Royal, SC. He served as an elder for the Camp Hill Church of Christ for many years. He was an avid Civil War historian and a frequent traveler throughout the United States. A lover of music, he lead singing in church, performed in a Barbershop Quartet and taught himself to play the banjo. He is survived by his wife, Gerry, a daughter, Rebecca Tedder of Beaufort, three grandchildren, Jeff Werkheiser of Lancaster, PA, Wendy Hames of Knoxville, TN and Cory Werkheiser of Cookville, TN, four great grandchildren and a brother, Rolland Steever of South Bend, IN. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Malinda Werkheiser of Shiremantown, PA and by his son-in-law, Zack Tedder of Beaufort. Anderson Funeral Home is serving the family.
Patricia June Fetner McCann
Patricia June Fetner McCann Patricia June Fetner McCann, 76, widow of William McCann passed away September 7, 2007. The funeral service for Patricia June Fetner McCann will be Wednesday, September 12, 2007 in All Saints Lutheran Church at two o'clock. Burial will be at Beaufort National cemetery on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 11:30 o'clock. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 843-881-9233. Mrs. McCann was born June 28, 1931, daughter of Archie Campbell Fetner, Jr. and Estelle Ollie Sheally Fetner. She was a member of All Saints Lutheran Church, where she served as assistant secretary in recent years. She was survived by her mother; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia K. Gramling and Keith E. Warner of Mt. Pleasant, SC; son and daughter-in-law William E. and Violet Ingram of Ellabell, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Archie and Mitzi Fetner of Charleston, SC; three grandchildren, Amanda Ingram, Joel Gramling, and Jessica Gramling; one great grandson, Tosh Gramling. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Rd., Suite 504, N. Charleston, SC 29406, or Hospice of Charleston, "The Hospice Center Fund, " 3870 Leeds Ave., Suite 101, N. Charleston, SC 29405, or All Saints Lutheran Church, 2107 Hwy. 17 N., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466.
Walter Horace Morrison
Walter Horace Morrison Walter Horace Morrison, 94, widower of Mabel Fletcher Morrison, died Friday, September 7, 2007, at Bay View Manor. Services will be private. Mr. Morrison was born October 6, 1912, in Grandfield, Oklahoma, a son of Thomas Calvin Morris, II, and Isabella Dickson Morrison. He was a retired agricultural foreman for Agri-Empire, Inc, of San Jacinto, California. Surviving are: a son, Michael Morrison of Beaufort; and one granddaughter. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Carolina Hospice Care, 47 Tidewater Circle, Beaufort, SC 29907. Copeland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thelma Kate Connelly Mull
Thelma Kate Connelly Mull Thelma Kate Connelly Mull, 73, widow of Norman Mull, died Saturday, September 8, 2007, at her residence. Private services were Monday, September 10 at Copeland Funeral Home. Mrs. Mull was born May 29, 1934, in Beaufort, a daughter of Harry and Eula Mull. She was a member of the Carteret Street United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Brooks. Surviving are: a daughter, Julie Chaplin of Beaufort; two sisters, Alice Moore of Beaufort and Margaret Burleson of California; and one grandchild, Justin Chaplin. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 59 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head, SC 29938.
Leonard Brown
Leonard Brown, 63, of Bluffton and husband of Lillie Mae Brown, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, in the home of his aunt, Albertha Bush Rivers.
Thelma Kate Connelly Mull
Thelma Kate Connelly Mull Thelma Kate Connelly Mull, 73, widow of Norman Mull, died Saturday, September 8, 2007, at her residence. Private services were Monday, September 10 at Copeland Funeral Home Mrs. Mull was born May 29, 1934, in Beaufort, a daughter of Harry and Eula Connelly. She was a member of the Carteret Street United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Brooks. Surviving are: a daughter, Julie Chaplin of Beaufort; two sisters, Alice Moore of Beaufort and Margaret Burleson of California; and one grandchild, Justin Chaplin. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 59 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head, SC 29938.
Jack Charles William Koch
Jack Charles William Koch Port Royal, SC -Jack Charles William Koch, 81, died Saturday, September 8, 2007 at his residence. Services will be private. Mr. Koch was born October 12, 1925 in Hoboken, NJ, son of Hertha Mecker Koch and Arthur Koch. He served in The Coast Guard during World War II and in The Army during the Korean war. He was a member of VFW, Eculid 136 A&FM; , Scottish Rite, Valley of Trenton, NJ and an Eagle Scout. He was retired from Westinghouse Electric Corp. and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Thompson Koch, and a son, Jay Koch. Survivors include two sons, James C. Koch of Bangor, ME and John Koch of Los Angeles, CA; a daughter, Laura Koch of New York, NY; and two grandchildren. Memorial Contributions may be made the The American Red Cross, Post Office Box 1450, Bluffton, SC 29910. Copeland Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Arthur 'Joseph' Singleton
Arthur "Joseph" Singleton Mr. Arthur "Joseph" Singleton, 68, of the Cedar Grove Community, St. Helena Island, and widower of Rosemary Chaplin Singleton died Saturday, September 8, 2007 at his residence. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p m, Friday, September 14, 2007 at the Scottsville Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. Arthur "Joseph" Singleton will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 15, 2007 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Cedar Grove cemetery. Arrangements by Chisholm Galloway Home for Funerals
PAT CLINKSCALES
HONEA PATH - Patrick Harris Clinkscales 75, widower of Juanita Wilson Clinkscales, of 123 Barker's Creek Road, died Monday, October 8, 2007. born in Honea Path, he was a son of Pauline Allen Clinkscales and the late Elmer Ernest Clinkscales. He was a member of Barker's Creek Baptist Church, a former Deacon and former School Board Member of Anderson District #2. He retired as owner and operator of Clinkscales Dairy and served in the US Army, Korean Conflict. Surviving are his mother Pauline Allen Clinkscales of Honea Path, two sons Tim and Ray Clinkscales of Honea Path, two daughters Lynn Robertson of Achworth, Ga. and Leah Howell of Starr, two sisters Rachael Jones of Lawrenceville, Ga. and Anne Miller of Vacaville, Ca., and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by one sister Winona Clinkscales. Funeral Services will be held at 2 P.M. Friday at Barker's Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Creamer and Rev. Tony Howell officiating. Burial will follow in the Barker's Creek Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday at Pruitt Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Barker's Creek Baptist cemetery Fund, 3207 Highway 252, Honea Path. The family is at the home, 123 Barker's Creek Road.
GINNY McCLAIN
July 4, 1944 - October 9, 2007
BELTON - Edna Virginia "Ginny" Alewine McClain, 63, of 2235 Cannon Bottom Road, died Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. born in Anderson County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Jordan and Doris Edna Waters Alewine. She retired from the Dayton Metropolitan Housing Authority in Dayton, OH, and was a member of Community United Methodist Church in Dayton, OH. She is survived by daughters, Teresa Ann McClain of Belton, SC, Deborah Cain of Franklin, OH, Karen McBryde of Dayton, OH; sister, Maggie Childs of Pelzer; and grandchildren, Mark Allen White and Kailey Kittelson. Funeral services will be 3 pm Friday in the chapel of Gray Mortuary, Pelzer, with the Rev. Steve Christopher officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Memorial Gardens. The family is at the home and will receive friends 6-8 pm Thursday at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer.
HOWARD L. RICE
ANDERSON - Howard L. Rice, 64, of 504 Cathcart Street, Anderson departed this life on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Anderson Health Medical Center. Funeral arranngements are incomplete and will be announced by THE UNITY MORTUARY of Anderson.
JOE EARL RAUTON
ANDERSON - Joe Earl Rauton, 83, of 215 L Street Anderson, passed at Sunday October 7, 2007 at his residence. born January 1, 1924, in Anderson, he was the son of the late W.J. Rauton and Rucia Sorrow. He was a Veteran of the US Army and served during WWII. Mr. Rauton is survived by his sons: Joseph Earl and Terry Rauton, daughter: Rucia Rauton and his brother: Charlie Orion Rauton. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife Ida May Frazer Rauton, two brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2pm Thursday October 11, 2007 at the Woodlawn-Sosebee Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wendell Bannister officiating. Internment will follow at the Iva City cemetery where Mr. Rauton will be presented with Military Honors. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1pm to 2pm. The family will be at their respective homes. The Woodlawn-Sosebee Funeral Home and Cremation Services will be assisting the family with the arrangements.
LEVIS D. ERWIN
ANDERSON - Levis Dean Erwin, 68, of 3203 Wright School Road, husband of Lynda Clark Erwin, died Tuesday, October 9, 2007, at AnMed Health Medical Center. born April 25, 1939 in Anderson County, he was the son of the late Forest and Claudia Lorene Elgin Erwin. He was self-employed, the owner of Plaza Laundry of Calhoun Falls and Commercial Laundry Service and Repair. He was also employed by Service Laundry, Inc. of Belton for several years and was employed by Starr Mill for ten years prior to closing. Mr. Erwin was a member of Asaville Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon in previous years. Surviving in addition to his wife are a sister-in-law, Selwyn Clark of Anderson; two brothers, Mark Erwin and wife, Kay of Anderson and Michael Erwin and wife, Kathie of Pendleton; one sister, Claudia Joanne Shiflet and husband, Jay of Starr. Mr. Erwin has two nephews, one great nephew, five nieces and four great nieces, all of Anderson County. He was preceded in death by two sons, Anthony David and Benjamin Levis Erwin. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Asaville Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Harold Walters. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Thursday at Asaville Baptist Church. The body will be placed in the church at 6 p.m. Thursday and at 2 p.m. Friday. The family is at the home of Mark and Kay Erwin, 3215 Wright School Road, Anderson. Sullivan-King Mortuary, Downtown Chapel, 401 North Main Street, Anderson, is in charge of arrangements. Flowers are optional, memorials may be made to Asaville Baptist Church Building Fund, 201 Asaville Church Road, Anderson, SC 29621. SULLIVAN-KING MORTUARY, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL
LYNN SKELTON
August 14, 1946 - October 10, 2007
PELZER - Ginny Lynn Pack Skelton, 61, of 286 Ballard Road, widow of Keith Hiott Skelton, died Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at Hospice of the Upstate. born in Anderson County, she was a daughter of Helen West Pack and the late John T. Pack. She was formerly the owner and operator of Cuttin' Loose Hair Salon and a member of Guthrie Grove Church of God. In addition to her mother, she is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Laura S. and Michael Wright, Tracy S. and Michael Froedge, all of Pelzer; son, Allen Skelton of Anderson; brothers and sisters-in-law, John R. and Janet Pack of Pelzer, Kerry M. and Lisa Pack of Powdersville; sister and brother-in-law, Revonda and Jon Lippert of Pelzer; grandchildren, Madison and Landon Wright, Chase and Ella Froedge, Cameron Skelton, and Morgan Shaw; and eight nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be 6:30 pm Thursday in the chapel of Gray Mortuary, Pelzer, with the Rev. Donnie Bell, the Rev. Mitch Gambrell, and Mr. Kerry Pack officiating. The family is at the home of Tracy and Michael Froedge, 286 Ballard Road, Pelzer, and will receive friends following the service Thursday at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
MINNIE LEE SONS YARBOROUGH
August 28, 1929 - October 9, 2007
PENDLETON - Minnie Lee Sons Yarborough, 78, of 1002 Pine Knoll Rd., wife of Richard L. Yarborough, died Tuesday October 9, 2007 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel
