DEAS, Ethel
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Ethel Fludd Deas and of her husband the late Mr. Bernard W. Deas, Sr., her children Mrs. Joan Deas Marshall (Richard), Dr. Bernard W. Deas, Jr. (Gloria), and Ms. Mary S. Deas, her grandchildren Mrs. Ronnye Peace Boone (Roger), Mrs. Christy Deas Charleston (Jerome), Mr. Justin Deas Marshall, and Mr. Guy Forisha; her brother and sister-in-laws Mr. Vivien L. Deas, Mrs. Mildred D. Rivers (Oscar), Mrs. Phoebe S. Fludd, and Joseph Washington, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins are invited to attend her funeral services on Thursday afternoon December 13, 2001 at 2 p.m. in Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church, 110 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. the Rev. Dr. William Smith, Jr. pastor. Inhumation will follow in Morris Brown A.M.E. cemetery. Friends may call in the Chapel of Harleston-Boags, Inc. on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001 from 2 until 5 p.m. Mrs. Deas will repose in Emanuel Church from 6 until 8 p.m. A quiet hour with family members will be observed from 7 until 8 p.m. Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St. (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
Funeral arrangements to be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
KIZER, Virginia
Entered into eternal rest on December 11, 2001, Mrs. Virginia Elizabeth Kizer, beloved mother of Mrs. Idell Huggins, Mrs. Gertrude Ladson, Mr. Melvin Kizer, Samuel Kizer, Mr. Jerome Kizer, Mr. Bernard Kizer and Mrs. Sarah Rivers. Late residence 364 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
MCGEE, James
Home Going services for Mr. James McGee, of Moncks Corner, S.C. will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 11 a.m. in Joshua United Methodist Church, 3097 Old Highway 52, Moncks Corner, S.C. Wyatt C. Minton, III former Pastor/Presider, Major Brown, III Pastor/Eulogist. Visitation with the family on this Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church. Viewing at the parlor after 3 p.m. today. Remains to the church on Thursday 1 hour prior to the service.
James will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Mrs. Sarah McGee of the home. His children, Mr. James McGee, Jr. (Ella) of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. and Mr. Samuel Joe Green (Elizabeth) of Moncks Corner. His sister and brothers, Mrs. Rosa Bell Rivers (Willie), Misters Henry and Sam McGee all of Cypress Gardens. 17 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Burial directed by THE MINISTRY OF RIVERS FUNERAL HOME OF GOOSE CREEK will be in Promiseland cemetery, Pimlico, S.C. Phone 824-9990.
DUNLAP, Sarah
Entered into eternal rest on December 11, 2001, Mrs. Sarah Marie Frazier Dunlap, the beloved mother of Dezi Renata Frazier, Frank Colen Whaley, Kevin Donameche Whaley and Gina Shani Whaley, daughter of the late Henry Frazier and the late Sarah Lee Eadie Frazier, sister of Isaac Richard Frazier and Henry Frazier. Late residence 4255 Harbour Lake Drive, Goose Creek, S.C. Funeral notice later.
ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
KNIGHT, Johnnie
HARLEYVILLE - Mrs. Johnnie Lee Hart Knight, 71, of 142 E. Main St., Harleyville, died Monday at her residence.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13th in the Chapel of AVINGER FUNERAL HOME in Holly Hill with Rev. Roy Knight officiating. Burial will be in the Harleyville cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. this Wednesday, Dec. 12th.
Mrs. Knight was born in Holly Hill a daughter of the late John Pickney Hart and Opal Grooms Hart. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Harleyville.
Survivors include her husband, William W. "Hick" Knight; sons, Wayne Knight of Harleyville and Roy Knight of St. George; sisters, Mrs. Virginia Creighton of Harleyville and Mrs. Carolina Kinsey of Holly Hill; brother, Julian Hart of Orangeburg; five grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
GETHERS, Evelena
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Evelena Aiken Gethers and those of her husband, Mr. Willie Gethers, their children, Mrs. Lula M. Lawyer, Mrs. Willie Ann (Willie) Smith, Mr. Frank E. (Kathy) Gethers, Mrs. Evelyn (Harold) Burwell, Ms. Jacquetta Gethers, Mr. Marcus Gethers and Mr. Marlin Burwell, her sisters, Mrs. Sarah (Channing) G. Smith, Mrs. Mary Lee Brown, Mrs. Christine Williams, Mrs. Maggie Bracey, Mrs. Jestine (Joseph) Rogers, Victoria Ferguson and brother, Mr. Jackson (Lucy) Gadsden, sisters-in-law, Mmes. Carrie Gethers, Wilhemena Garvin and Idora Aiken, grands and great-grands, nieces and nephews are invited to attend her funeral services Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 12 noon in New Francis Brown United Methodist Church, 2527 Corona Street, North Charleston, S.C. Interment: Centenary United Methodist Church, Oakley, S.C. Viewing this afternoon at the funeral home 3 to 5 p.m. and at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. The family hour will be 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
ROBINSON, Donald
Robinson Donald J., 72, a decorated Korean War veteran died Tuesday, December 11, 2001 at a local hospital. born May 3, 1929 in Front Royal, VA he was the son of Elbert M. and Ellen Odessa Robinson (nee Derflinger). Mr. Robinson served in the US Army, 1948-1952, and US Air Force, 1952-1953. During the Korean War he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service medal and the United Nations Medal. Following his military service he was a civil service employee. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion in Goose Creek. His wife Mary E. Robinson, son Donald E. Robinson and brother James Robinson preceded him in death. He is survived by his three daughters Barbara Sullivan, Goose Creek, Ellen Toepfer, Hope Mills, NC, and Debbie Robinson, Fredericksburg, VA; four brothers: Howard Robinson, Canada, William Robinson, Akron, OH, Charles Robinson and Leroy Robinson, both of Collinsville, IL; four sisters: Gay Horvati, Akron, OH, Betty Morris and Helen Knave, both of Front Royal, VA and Mary Bussey, Blanchard, OK; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and companion Melissa Bunch, Goose Creek. Graveside services with military honors will be held 12 noon Friday, December 14, 2001 at Beaufort National cemetery, Beaufort, SC. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Thursday, December 13, 2001 at McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Association, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401.
MCGEE, SR., James
The officers and members of Ancient Square Lodge No. 174 F. and A.M. and members of neighboring lodges are hereby notified that the wake for Bro. James McGee, Sr. will be held at Joshua United Methodist Church on December 12, at 7 p.m. The Masonic interment will be performed at the wake. Going Home Service is at Joshua United Methodist Church on December 13, 2001 at 11 a.m. All Master Masons are invited.
Paul W. Staggers,
Worshipful Master
Walter C. Lee,
Secretary
SMITH, Henry
The Celebration of Life service of Rev. Henry Nathaniel L. (Tanny) Smith, will be Thursday, December 13, 2001, 11:00 a.m. in Mother Emanuel AME Church, 110 Calhoun St. A Christian wake service will be held at Macedonia AME Church, Alexander St., on Wed., Dec. 12, 2001 from 6 to 8 p.m. Family hour from 7 to 8 p.m.
He left to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Blanche J. Smith, children, Milestene Connie Broughton (Tanny), Geneise Smith, Henry N. Smith, II (Levette) and Terrence F. Smith (Kim). Grandchildren, Marvis, Jermaine, Andrea, Tinisha, Henry III, Tierra, Ricardo and Chantello. Aunts, Dorothy Smith and Mozelle Lawrence, sisters, Thelma Lee Gadsden and Avis Collins, brother, Darryl Collins, step-mother, Henrietta Gadsden, mother-in-law, Hattie M. Johnson, nieces and nephews. Rev. Smith is the pastor of Mt. Olive AME Church of Green Pond, S.C., a Navy veteran and retired from Westvaco after 36 years of service. Arrangements by PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5th Ave., Maryville, 571-2300.
HASTINGS, Betty
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of December 11, 2001, Betty Singleton Hastings, widow of Douglas Morgan Hastings. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 2 o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Friends may call at Stuhr's Downtown Chapel Friday evening between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Hastings was born September 15, 1932 in Columbus, Ga., the daughter of John Sharpe Singleton and Izora Johnson Singleton. She was a member of The Church of the Holy Communion. She was a retired coordinator with the SC Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.
She is survived by one son: John M. Hastings of Charleston, S.C.; one sister, Linda Singleton Kolmar of Aiken, S.C. and two grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Ste. #504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406 or Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry, P.O. Box 12905, Charleston, S.C. 29422.
HARTMAN, Katherine
Katherine M. Hartman (nee Brodnax) born May 24, 1922 in Dallas, Tex. and died December 10, 2001. Mrs. Hartman graduated Forest Avenue High School of Dallas in 1939. In the late 30's and early 40's, she was a professional musician and performed with the E.T. Ranch Girls throughout Texas and on live radio. On November 8, 1942, she married
William L. Hartman, Jr., in Dallas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew George Brodnax and Winnie Lee Flanagan and her brother, George Brodnax. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, one brother, Harry Brodnax, 8 children, Lois Ruggiero, Juanita Mitchell, David Hartman, Rita Yeakley, Molly Oxford, Donna Herrington, Sally Guzman and Joseph Hartman, 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 12, 2001 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Hughes Jefferson Chapel, with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2001 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, 4015 S. Hampton Rd., Dallas. Interment to follow at DFW National cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Cecelia's School, 635 Mary Cliff Rd., Dallas, Texas 75228.
JONES, Dorothy
GEORGETOWN - Dorothy Carpenter Pate Jones, 90, died Tuesday, December 11, 2001, at Prince George Healthcare Center.
Mrs. Jones was born in Pageland on April 21, 1911, a daughter of the late Robert Allen Carpenter and Willie Mae Blakeney Carpenter. She grew up in Pageland and graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing. Mrs. Jones worked as a private duty nurse for a number of years and was also a bookkeeper at the A. & P. Store on Front St. in Georgetown for a time. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mrs. Jones was the widow of John Anderson Jones and Lewis Calvin Pate.
Surviving are: four sons, Lewis Calvin Pate of Conway, Allen C. Pate and David B. Pate, both of Florence, and Robert J. Pate of Georgetown; a sister, Johnsie Martinov of Conway; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be Thursday morning, December 13, 2001, at 11 o'clock at the Georgetown Chapel of MAYER FUNERAL HOME. Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. Ted A. Sherrill and the Rev. Hiram L. McElrath. Burial will follow in Elmwood cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 Wednesday evening, December 12, 2001.
MITCHELL, Carrie
Relatives and friends of Mrs. Carrie G. Taylor Mitchell of St. Stephen, S.C.; the beloved mother of Mr. Daniel Mitchell, Mr. Herb Mitchell both of Pineville, S.C., Mr. Paul Mitchell of Charleston, S.C., Ms. Marjorie Mitchell of Baltimore, Md., Mrs. Barbara M. Middleton, Mr. Donald Mitchell, Sr. both of St. Stephen, S.C., Mrs. Margaret M. Durbin of Brooklyn, N.Y., Ms. Shirley Mitchell, Mr. Verne Mitchell both of Bronx, N.Y. and Mrs. Aundrea Barnes of Moncks Corner, S.C.; the beloved sister of Mr. James Taylor of Beaufort, S.C. are invited to attend her funeral services on Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Stephen Baptist Church, St. Stephen, S.C. Remains will repose at the church on Wednesday evening from 6-9 p.m. Family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Interment: Mitchell cemetery, St. Stephen, S.C.
SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
DAVIS, JR., Frank
The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services in Johns Island Presbyterian Church, Wednesday afternoon, December 12, 2001 at 3 o'clock. Interment, Johns Island Presbyterian Churchyard. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, Charleston County Unit, 267 Calhoun Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401, Happy Days and Special Times, 1622 Ashley Road, Charleston, S.C. 29407 or to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
FARMER, Mattie
Walterboro - Mattie Farmer, 89, died on Tuesday, November 27, 2001 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00pm on Thursday, December 13, 2001 at Rock of Ages CME Church in Walterboro, SC, Rev. Jacob Middleton, Pastor. Burial directed by MAREE-TRACY FUNERAL HOME will be in Heavenly Rest cemetery. Wake services are scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001 at 6:00pm at the Funeral Home.
BECKHAM, Billy
Billy Dale Beckham, 52, of Charleston died Monday, December 10, 2001 at his residence. The relatives and friends of Mr. Beckham are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 5:00PM, Thursday, December 13, 2001 in the JAMES A. McALISTER CHAPEL, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. Friends may call Thursday at the funeral home form 3:00 PM to time of the service. Mr. Beckham was born Wednesday, July 6, 1949 in Denison, Texas a son of Guy Dale and Lucy Anne Day Beckham. He was graduated from Lubbock High School in Texas and the Medical University of S.C. Mr. Beckham was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of the National Register of Medical Technicians Association and the MUSC Alumni. Surviving are his mother, a brother, a sister and three daughters.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Rd., Suite 504, North Charleston, SC 29406. Arrangement by JAMES A. McALISTER INC. 766-1365.
SIMMONS, Michael
The relatives and friends of Rev. Michael Anthony Simmons, are invited to attend his funeral on Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 1:00pm at Mt. Nebo AME Church, 5600 Hwy. 17 North Awendaw, SC. Interment: Church cemetery. Rev. Simmons is survived by his wife Mrs. Ronnie M. Simmons, mother, Mrs. Rebecca S. Beach, three daughters, Ms. LaQuetta Coakley, Ms. LaVerne Simmons and Ms. Jennifer Simmons, four sons, Mr. Derrick German, Mr. Quinton German (Tanya), Mr. Mark Brown and Mr. Adrean Mitchell. One brother, Mr. Thurmond Abraham Simmons (Ann), three sisters, Ms. Clara Green, Mrs. Linda Young (Raymond) and Mrs. Sarah Simmons (Arthur). Mother-in-law of Mrs. Dorothy Mitchell, two aunts Mrs. Margaret S. Keith, and Arlene Singleton (William), one uncle, Mr. Henry Dingle, Jr., (Albertha). Nine grandchildren, Brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Rev. Simons will be at W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL, AWENDAW CHAPEL on Wednesday, December 12, 2001; from 2:00 pm until 5:30 pm and at Mt. Nebo AME Church from 6:00pm until 8:00pm where the family will be receiving friends from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL CHAPEL. 4129 HWY 17 NORTH AWENDAW, SC, 881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial messages at Wmsbmc2@aol.com.
ROBERTS, Dustin
Dustin L. Roberts, 28, of Goose Creek, died Saturday, December 8, 2001. born July 19, 1973 in Aurora, CO. he was the son of Lawrence E. "Larry" and Pamela S. Roberts (nee Morin). Dustin was a 1991 graduate of Chatfield High School, Littleton, Colo. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Western State College, Gunnison, CO, and was a member of Delta Zeta Pi business fraternity and Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity. After graduation he began his career with Mellon Mortgage and later was employed by Chase Manhattan Bank as a loan finance officer. He is survived by his parents, two sisters: Francyne and her husband Joel A. Altman, and Amanda Roberts all of Goose Creek; maternal grandmother Irene Morin and paternal grandparents: Edmond and Rita Roberts, all of Damar, KS; uncles, aunts and numerous cousins. A Mass of Christian Liturgy will be held 10AM Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 510 St. James Ave., Goose Creek. Interment will be held Saturday, December 15, 2001 at St. Joseph's cemetery, Damar, KS.
Arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek.
JEFFERSON, Mary
The relatives and friends of Ms. Mary Jefferson of 127 Grove Hall Lane, Goose Creek, S.C. Those of her daughter Mrs. Minnie Mazyck (Isiah) Brothers and Sisters are invited to attend her funeral services on Thursday, December 13, 2001, 2:00 pm at Meyers Temple Church of God in Christ, Strawberry, S.C. Interment Casey cemetery, Goose Creek, S.C. Friends and family may call the funeral home on Wednesday after 4:00 pm.
Arrangements made by MILLIGAN'S FUNERAL HOME OF MONCKS CORNER, S.C. Phone: 761-8696.
KELLY, James
Entered into eternal on Tuesday, December 11, 2001. Mr. James Kelly of McClellanville, SC (South Santee Community), father of Mr. John T. Kelly of Georgetown, SC, Mr. Leroy Kelly of Pennsylvania; Mrs. Shirley Whittmore of Brooklyn, NY, Mrs. Sandra Rubins of Jamaica, NY, Mrs. Rosa Lee White, Mrs. Betsy Manigault, Ms. Juanita Kelly and Mrs. Leah Garrett all of McClellanville, SC; brother of Mrs. Julia Kelly of Georgetown, SC. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, SC.
