Edith White Hughes
born in Greenville on Feb. 19, 1920
Departed on Aug. 16, 2004 and resided in Greenville, SC.
cemetery: Woodlawn Memorial Park
Edith White Hughes, 84, widow of the late James C. 'Pick' Hughes, Sr., went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 16, 2004 after a brief illness.
born in Greenville, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Leo and Rossie Chastain White. She was also predeceased by her sister, Rossie W. Caldwell and her brothers, James William White and Charlie Leo White.
She was retired from Stone Manufacturing Company and in recent years worked as the 'biscuit maker' for The Dixie Restaurant.
She was a faithful member of Truth Missionary Baptist Church, Greenville, SC for over 30 years.
Surviving are her children, Shirley Hughes Staton of Greenville; James C. Hughes, Jr. Piedmont; and, Charlie L. Hughes and wife Dorothy of Greenville; seven grandchildren, the Rev. Dr. Cecil P. Staton, Jr.; Laura S. Roane; James C. Hughes, III; Kathy H. Keziah; Tonya S. Nickols; Walter Shead; and Wayne Shead; thirteen great-grandchildren; and, one great-great grandchild.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, at Truth Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Sammy Kay; the Rev. Dr. Cecil P. Staton, Jr.; and the Rev. Dr. Jim M. Pitts officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service at the church.
The family is at the home of the daughter Shirley Staton, 116 Katheryn Court.
Memorials may be made to Truth Missionary Baptist Church, 200 Saluda Dam Road, Greenville, SC 29611 or St. Francis Hospice, 414-A Pettigru St., Greenville, SC 29601.
Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest.
George Ernest Kellett, Jr.
born in Greenville, SC on Nov. 26, 1942
Departed on Aug. 16, 2004 and resided in Easley, SC.
cemetery: Woodlawn Memorial Park
George Ernest Kellett, Jr., 61, of 821 N. Martin Road, died August 15, 2004 at his home.
born in Greenville, he was the son of the late George Ernest, Sr. and Clara Kremer Kellett. He was retired V. F. Corp. and was a member of Eastlan Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, David Kellett and his wife, Martha, of Taylors, Scott Kellett of Greenville, and Gregg Kellett of Dacusville; two grandsons, Shane and Seth Kellett; a sister, Evelyn Turner of Greenville; step-mother, Mildred Kellett and a step-sister, Pat Buzzell, both of Greenville; two step-daughters, Regina and Deborah, and their families.
Visitation will be held from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home chapel with burial following in Woodlawn Memorial Park. The families are at their respective homes.
Mary Loumos Poulos
born in E. Palastine, Ohio on Nov. 10, 1920
Departed on Aug. 16, 2004 and resided in Greenville, SC.
cemetery: Woodlawn Memorial Park
Mary Loumos Poulos, 83, of 6 Barrett Street, died August 16, 2004 at Greenville Memorial Medical Center.
born in E. Palestine, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Anna Loumos and the widow of John Poulos. She was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral and the Adult Sunday School, Philoptochos Society of St. George, GAS Sorority, AGAPA Fellowship Circle and the Daughters of Penelope.
Surviving are two daughters, Ann Burgess and her husband, John, Georgia Griffin and her husband, Donald; three grandchildren, Michael Griffin, Tyler Burgess, Kim Crowe and her husband Russ; one great-grandchild, Elias Crowe. She is also survived by her caregiver, Pam Scarborough. Mrs. Poulos was preceded in death by a sister, Bessie Kondos and a brother, George Loumos.
Memorials may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Building Fund, 406 N. Academy Street, Greenville, SC 29601.
Visitation will be held at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday with a Triasion Service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The family is at 28 Lawson Way.
James Frank Solas
born in Augusta, Georgia on Nov. 11, 1921
Died on Aug. 20, 2005 and resided in Greenville, SC.
cemetery: Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum
James Frank Solas, 83, of 46 Tilbury Way, Greenville, died August 20, 2005 at St. Francis Hospital, Downtown.
born November 11, 1921 in Augusta, GA, he was the son of the late Frank and Sadie Brewer Solas.
Mr. Solas was a 1941 graduate of Greenville High School and a graduate of Clemson Military College.
He was a World War II veteran of the US Army serving as a Combat Engineer.
Mr. Solas was a project manager with Potter-Shackleford Construction and retired after 25 years of service. He was a member of Northgate Baptist Church and a 50-year member of IPTAY.
He is survived by his wife, Joye Greene Solas; three sons, James F. Solas, Jr. and wife Lynn of Simpsonville, Billy Richardson and wife Cathy of Greenville, Steve Richardson and wife Debbie of Greenville; one daughter, Rebecca Solas Hatch and husband Kevin of Mauldin; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30am at Northgate Baptist Church with visitation prior from 9:15 to 10:15am in the Welcome Sunday School Classroom. Entombment will follow in C.M. Gaffney Memorial Mausoleum at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northgate Baptist Church, 633 Summitt Drive, Greenville, SC 29609.
The family is at the residence.
Maudie Elizabeth Pitman
born in Dahlonega, GA on Jul. 18, 1921
Died on Aug. 15, 2005 and resided in Greenville, SC.
cemetery: Graceland cemetery, West
Maudie Elizabeth Walden Pitman, 84, of 4 Judson Road, died Monday, August 15, 2005.
born in Dahlonega, GA, she was a daughter of the late Charlie and Elizabeth Sullens Walden and wife of the late William E. Pitman.
Mrs. Pitman was a member of Gordon Street Assembly of God and the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Senick, of Greenville, her caregivers for the last eight years; several nieces and nephews and brothers and sisters-in-law.
She is predeceased by three sisters and four brothers.
Services will be held on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest with visitation from 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Graceland cemetery, West.
The family is at the residence following the service.
Rubye G. Ford
Boiling Springs, SC
Funeral services for Rubye Gilliam Ford will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2004 at Eggers Funeral Chapel due to inclement weather. Rev. Jack E. Hames will officiate. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens .
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Pallbearers will be Charles Ridings, Tommy Pearson, Jimmy Dickerson, Randy Rogers, Charlie Trull and Lance Williams.
Eggers Funeral Home - Boiling Springs
Sgt. Edward Ralph Heselton
born in Greenville, SC on May 5, 1982
Died on Aug. 11, 2005 and resided in Easley, SC.
Service: Thursday Aug. 18, 2005
Sgt. Edward 'Eddie' Ralph Heselton, 23, of Easley, died while serving his country in Afghanistan on August 11, 2005.
born in Greenville he was a son of Verne and Becky Heselton of Greenville.
Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Melissa Heselton and a one-year old daughter, Meghan Nichole Heselton, of the home; a sister, Carla Heselton, of Mableton, GA; two brothers, Charlie Heselton of Lagoona Hills, CA and Andy Heselton of Greenville; and six half-brothers and sisters.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest. Burial will be in Arlington National cemetery.
Flowers are accepted, however, memorials may be made to The Meghan Nichole Heselton Trust Fund, c/o Wachovia Bank, Berea Financial Center, 2312 W. Parker Road, Greenville, SC 29617.
The family is at their respective homes.
Robert Ernest Howard, Sr.
born in Greenville, South Carolina on Aug. 15, 1953
Died on Aug. 15, 2005 and resided in Greenville, SC.
Robert Ernest Howard, Sr., 52, of 11 Pilot Road, died Monday, August 15, 2005 at St. Francis Hospital, Downtown.
born in Greenville, he was the son of Tala Monsour Howard of Greenville and the late John Peter Howard, Sr.
Mr. Howard was very involved in community services including tutoring children, coaching soccer, and performing magic tricks for the children of Shriner's Hospital.
Surviving in addition to his mother are three sons, Robert Ernest Howard, Jr. and Dixon B. Howard both of Greenville, Matthew Price Howard of Rock Hill, SC.; a sister, Paula J. Howard of Washington, DC.; six brothers, Stephen J. Howard, J. Peter Howard, Alan M. Howard, Tony D. Howard, Gregory J. Howard all of Greenville, and Vincent P. Howard of Oxford, MI.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Greenville, 16-A Brozzini Court, Greenville, SC 29615.
A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. The family will receive friends following the service at the home of a brother, Alan Howard, 538 Chick Springs Road, Greenville, until 9:00 PM.
