PEEPLES, Manley
EARLY BRANCH - Mr. Manley Routh Peeples, 86, of Pocataligo Road in Early Branch, died Saturday night at his residence after an extended illness.
Mr. Peeples was born in Hampton County, September 25, 1915, a son of the late Walton and Mamie Sue Smith Peeples. He had retired from the Maintenance Dept. as a Machinist Technician at the Celenese Corp. in Rock Hill. Mr. Peeples served in the Army Airborne Forces during World War II, receiving the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and Bronze Star Medals. He received these Medals for gallantry in action on January 5, 1945, near Arbrefontaine, Belgium. The heroic conduct of Sergeant Peeples was above and beyond the call of duty and worthy of emulation and reflects the highest credit on the Airborne Forces of the United States Army. Mr. Peeples was a member of the Sand Hill Baptist Church.
Surviving are, his wife, Virgie Mixson Peeples of Early Branch; one brother, Fred W. Peeples of Early Branch; special sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn M. and Jackey Hughes of Cummings; special niece, Teresa Clement; special nephews, Daniel and Kenny Hughes; three great-nephews; and several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, in the Chapel of PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME IN HAMPTON, conducted by Rev. Barney Tuten, with burial in the Sand Hill cemetery with Military Honors.
Friends may call at the Chapel in Hampton from 6 to 9 p.m., Monday, and Tuesday, until the hour of services.
OLIVER, Anne
LYNCHBURG, S.C. - Anne Graham Oliver, 81, wife of 60 years to Dr. Benjamin Mondsie Oliver, died Saturday, November 24, 2001, at her home.
Mrs. Oliver was a daughter of the late Vibert Wigfall Graham and the late Anne Celeste Chandler Graham of the Cedar Swamp Community in Williamsburg County.
She was a graduate of University High School in Columbia, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. Prior to her marriage, she worked at Providence Hospital in Columbia. She was the owner and operator of Lynchburg Drug Sundries for many years.
Survivors besides her husband of Lynchburg include a son, Benjamin Mondsie Oliver, III, and his wife, Pam A. Oliver of Oswego; two daughters, Anne Celeste Phillips of Charleston and Martha Evelyn Alston and her husband, Rowland Poole Alston, Jr., of Rembert; three grandsons, Michael David Oliver, Rowland Poole Alston, III, and Graham Woods Phillips; a sister, Evelyn Graham Kilby and her husband, Harry Kilby of Costa Mesa, Calif.; a former daughter-in-law, Pam Wells Oliver; and former son-in-law, Alan Woods Phillips.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, in the Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery in Oswego with Rev. Howard Sweat, Rev. Michael Henderson, and Rev. Jim Ridenhour officiating.
The family will receive friends in the sanctuary following the service.
Memorials may be made to the Lynchburg United Methodist Church, Lynchburg, S.C. 29080 or Bethel United Methodist Church, Sumter, S.C. 29153.
ELMORE-HILL-MCCREIGHT FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
NELSON, Herbert
Entered into eternal rest on November 23, 2001, Mr. Herbert Lee "Banks" Nelson, the beloved husband of Mrs. Lillian B. Nelson, father of Don Banks, Wanda Nelson Fleming, Arnold Brown, Pandora Parker, Michelle Lyons, Leon Parson and William Parson, brother of Julius Dubois and Evelyn Wilson. Late residence 5701 Dundrum Street, Lot 53, North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
THOMPSON, Willie Lee
WILLIAMS, S.C. - Willie Lee Thompson, 57, died Wednesday, November 21, 2001, in New York.
The funeral will be 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2001, in Evergreen Baptist Church, Williams, S.C. Burial will be in Westview Memorial Gardens, Ruffin, S.C.
Mr. Thompson was born in Williams, S.C. and was the son of Willis Thompson and the late Edith Redish Thompson. He graduated from Ruffin High School in 1962 and shortly after moved to Brooklyn, N.Y. and was employed with the Department of Social Services.
Surviving are three daughters, Theresa Evans (Brian), LaFrance Washington and Maezella Johnson; his father, Willis Thompson; one brother, Larry Thompson (Ann); eight grandchildren; five aunts and uncles, Alma and Henry Drakeford, Donnie and David Walker, Margie and William Jordan, Mary and David Smith; Ollie and Jacob Tingman.
Arrangements by HAMILTON'S FUNERAL HOME of Walterboro, S.C.
MURDAUGH, Michael
Michael Allen "Mike" Murdaugh, 40, of Summerville, died Sunday morning at his residence.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 10 o'clock in James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Walterboro.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 until 8 o'clock this evening.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Community Foundation, c/o Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, P.O. Box 2950, Summerville, S.C. 29484.
Mr. Murdaugh was born on July 19, 1961 in Warner Robins, Ga., a son of Rev. Cecil W. Murdaugh and the late Maxey Grey Smoak Murdaugh Carroll.
Mr. Murdaugh won a gold and bronze medal in the Special Olympics.
Surviving are his father and step-mother, Rev. Cecil and Edna L. Murdaugh of Walterboro and a sister, Karen A. Huffman of Summerville.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
BENTON, Nervie
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Sunday, November 25, 2001, Nervie Groves Benton, widow of Edris A. Benton. Residence, Moncks Corner, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services in J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., North Area Chapel Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at STUHR'S NORTH AREA CHAPEL, (2119 Dorchester Road), Monday between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Benton was born March 15, 1913 in Walterboro, S.C., a daughter of Allen Groves and Carolina Driggers Groves. She was a member of the Nazarene Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Betty Grubbs and Inette Stiles both of Moncks Corner, S.C.; two sons, Edris Benton, Jr. and Allen Benton both of North Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Inez Dawsey and Delorce Colson both of Johns Island, S.C.; thirteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.
RODGERS, Elizabeth
Elizabeth C. Rodgers, 59, of Goose Creek passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2001, at a local hospital. born in Negros, OCC in the Philippines to the late Benito and Lucia Martinez Cutimer. Mrs. Rodgers attended the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Surviving Mrs. Rodgers is her husband, Norman H. Rodgers of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a daughter, Rufina Lane of Goose Creek; four sons, Norman Rodgers, Melchor Rodgers, Nathaniel Rodgers all of Goose Creek and Alexander Rodgers of Hanahan; two brothers, Melchor Cutimer and Pacifico Cutimer both of the Philippines, and a sister, Mrs. Rogelia Wood of Washington state. Also surviving Mrs. Rodgers are five grandchildren, Tiera, Kimberly, Anjioulet, AnnaMarie and Anthony. The family will receive friends from 6-10 p.m. Monday, and a Vigil Serivce will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 26, 2001 at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 27 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad St., Charleston. Burial will be at a later date in the Philippines.
O'NEILL, Jeanne
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Jeanne Josephine Schmitt O'Neill are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Beaufort National cemetery, Beaufort, SC. Friends are invited to call from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. this Monday evening at the JAMES A. MCALISTER, FUNERAL HOME. A Vigil Service will be held at 6:30 p.m., also at the funeral home. At the family's request, memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. O'Neill's name to the following organizations; Student Assistance Scholarship Fund of Bishop England High School, 363 Seven Farms Dr., Charleston, S.C. 29492 or the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 803638, Chicago, Ill. 60680-3638. Arrangements are by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC., 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., 766-1365.
DAVIDSON, Marvin
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of Saturday, November 24, 2001, Mr. Marvin E. Davidson, residence, 21 Larnes Street, Charleston, SC. He is the beloved father of Antonio M. Davidson, Mark Davidson, Dale Davidson, Dana Davidson and Tamika Banks. Husband of Mrs. Beverley Davidson. Brother of Mrs. Delores Wilson, Mrs. Alvenia McCullough, Mr. Edward Davidson, Mr. Marion Davidson and Mr. Alvin Davidson. Special friend of Ms. Shirley Chisolm. Friends and relatives may visit with the family at 21 Larnes Street, Charleston, SC. Funeral notice later.
Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun Street (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone 723-3066.
GILBERT, JR., John
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Dennis Gilbert, Jr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in STUHR'S, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Monday at 11:00 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the SC Lions Eye Bank, Inc., 167 Ashley Ave., Charleston, SC 29425.
TOLTON, Margie
Entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 25, 2001, Mrs. Margie Tolton, beloved wife of Mr. Donald Tolton, mother of Mrs. Doris White Collins and Mr. Jonathan Donald Tolton and sister of Mr. Charles Jack White. Late residence, 1371 Lenevar Drive West. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
MARSHALL, SR., Fred
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 27, 2001, Mr. Fred Marshall, Sr. of 6 Grove Street, Charleston, S.C. The beloved husband of Mrs. Ethel Pinckney Marshall; father of Fred Marshall, Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Pamela Marshall Admiral (Geary), Sandra Marshall both of Charleston, S.C., Stanley Marshall of Atlanta, Ga., and Rhonda Marshall of Columbia, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
