FERGUSON, Neal
SMOAKS - Mr. Neal Haynes Ferguson, 70, of 16662 Hunters Chapel Road, died Thursday at a Charleston hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, at Little Swamp United Methodist Church with Rev. Douglas Marchant and Rev. Dale Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Directed by the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home.
Mr. Ferguson was born in Bamberg County, a son of the late James Corbett Ferguson and Florrie Sanders Ferguson. He was a retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class, having served in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a member of Little Swamp United Methodist Church and was a Mason. He was currently working for C.O. Classen Mechanic Company as a supervisor.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Doris Miley Ferguson, a son, Neal H. Ferguson, Jr., and his wife, Rhonda of Walterboro, a daughter, Sherril L. Shingler and her husband, Larry of Eutawville, a step-son, Terry Kinard of Georgia, sisters, Barbara Jane Buchanan of Columbia, and Mary Miles of Olar, a brother, Spencer Ferguson of Bamberg, six grandchildren, Carey Anne Bilton, Lana Maryland Vasquez, Kelly Ann Ferguson, Senior Airman (Sr) Derek Neal Vasquez, April Nareda Carter, and Quin Hayes Kinard, and six great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 p.m., Friday, at the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.
LITCHFIELD, Catherine
Catherine Hinnant Litchfield, 74, of Northbridge Court, Moncks Corner, SC, a former seamstress and widow of Cleavie H. Litchfield died Thursday in a Charleston hospital.
The funeral will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday in Hickory Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church. Interment will be in Berea United Methodist Church cemetery. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, October 13, 2001.
Mrs. Litchfield was born October 6, 1927, in Macedonia, SC, a daughter of Cornelius Hinnant and Mary Litchfield Hinnant. She was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith.
Surviving are three daughters, Shelvia Popecki of Interlachen, FL, Lorine Just of Bonneau and Judy Ard of Alvin; two sons, Raymond Litchfield and Allen Litchfield both of Macedonia; two sisters, Barbara Tyrrell of Charleston and Celia Harris of Hawthorne, FL; one brother, Arthur Hinnant of Hazlehurst, GA; nineteen grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
NESBITT, Leroy
The relatives and friends of Mr. Leroy Nesbitt, those of his daughter, Shakeima Pinckney, brothers; Mr. Alphonso Nesbitt, Mr. Michael L. Nesbitt, Mr. John Nesbitt, Jr.; sisters, Mrs. Viola Brown, Mrs. JohnDell Wilson, Ms. Elishea Nesbitt and Ms. Rosalee Nesbitt are invited to attend his funeral service on Monday, October 15, 2001 at 12:00 noon in New Francis Brown United Methodist Church, 2527 Corona St., North Charleston, SC. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family on Sunday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
MITCHELL, O. Roscoe
The relatives and friends of Mr. Oscar Roscoe "Mitch" Mitchell, those of his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Mae Mitchell, children, Mrs. Margaret M. Merene, Mr. Gary Mitchell, Mr. Carlton Mitchell, Ms. Patricia A. Mitchell Mr. John F. Mitchell, Mr. Timothy Mitchell, Mr. Eric Mitchell, Mrs. Teresa M. Robinson, Ms. Chona A. Mitchell, and Mr. Gregory Simmons, brothers, Mr. Henderson E. Mitchell and Clarence E. Mitchell are invited to attend his funeral service on Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 12:00 Noon in Sterett Hall on the Naval Base. Interment Riverview Memorial Park. Visitation with the family on Friday from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. in Calvary AME Church 2040 Groveland Ave. North Charleston S.C. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
BROWN, JR., Moses
Moses Brown, Jr., 58, of 126 Maple Hill Rd., Harleyville, SC died Monday, October 8, 2001 at a Charleston hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2001 at the Ling Funeral Home located at 5580 Memorial Blvd., St. George with Elder Al Dashnaw of the Summerville South Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses officiating. The family hour will be held Friday evening, October 12, 2001, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ling Funeral Home.
Mr. Brown was born December 22, 1942 in Charleston, SC, a son of Mrs. Minnie Jackson and the late Moses Brown, Sr. He was a graduate of Jenkins Hill High School of Harleyville, SC. He attended the Summerville South Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and was a retired truck driver. He was joined in Holy Matrimony on July 19, 1960 with Ms. Corrie Summers. This union was blessed with four sons.
Surviving are his beloved wife, Mrs. Corrie Bell Summers Brown of Harleyville, SC; four sons, Nathaniel (Cathy) Brown and Michael (Stephanie) Brown all of Harleyville, SC, Moses (Danielle) Brown III of Dorchester, SC and Derrick (Lori) Brown of Hanahan, SC; his beloved mother, Mrs. Minnie Jackson of Harleyville, SC; two brothers, Andrew Brown of Oregon and Scott Bernard Jackson of Summerville, SC; two sisters, Mrs. Deloris Turner of Bronx, NY and Mrs. Lida Preden of Staten Island, NY. He is also survived by ten grandchildren.
CROSSLAND, Hazel
ANDERSON - Mrs. Hazel Cathey Willingham Crossland, wife of F. Milton Crossland of 600 Glenwood Avenue, Anderson, SC, died Thursday, October 10, 2001 at her residence.
born in Anderson, SC, she was a daughter of the late Claude Lee Cathey and the late Duber Hilliard Cathey. Mrs. Crossland was a retired Real Estate Agent, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Outreach Entertainers. She was a volunteer for The American Red Cross during World War II and was a former den mother for the Cub Scouts of America, Anderson Chapter. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Anderson where she was also a member of the Baracca Sunday School Class.
Surviving is her husband, F. Milton Crossland of the home; son, George L. Willingham and wife, Jean of Anderson; two sisters, Nobia Mauldin and Mary Lou Walker Burriss, both of Anderson; grandson, Stephen Willingham and wife, Charmaine of Mt. Pleasant, SC; great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Erwin Willingham of Mt. Pleasant, SC; nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband, the late George T. Willingham; a brother, Reece Cathey and two sisters, Lillian Sease and Ina Kay and a great-grandson, Lawton Lee Willingham.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 12, 2001 at the New Silverbrook cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Hayes officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
THE MCDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.
EDGE, Douglas
The last religious rites for Mr. Douglas Edge will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2001, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church, Summerville, SC, Rev. Luther Williams, Pastor. Interment Brownsville cemetery. His wife, Mrs. Rosa Edge; children, Stephanie Ladson, Louise Rivers, Jeanette Williams, and Ella Johnson; brothers, Curtis Edge, Larry Edge; sisters, Josephine Funny, Betty Brown, Catherine Mazyck, Lorine Shafer, and Johnnie Mae Orton request his grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends to attend with them these last rites. Condolences may be sent to aaglover@msn.com. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 7 p.m. at the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 BRYAN ST., SUMMERVILLE, SC, and PHONE (843) 871-1528, FAX (843) 832-9240.
HYMES, Virginia
The relatives and friends of Ms. Virginia "Leola" Hymes, those of her sisters, Mrs. Eleanor (Melvin) Stoney, Ms. Lydia Simmons, Rev. Lillian (Harold) Washington, Mrs. Easter (Wilbur) Laroche; brothers, Mr. Robert Hymes, Sr., Rev. James (Ethelyn) Hymes, Mr. Arthur Lee (Loretta) Hymes, Mr. Frank Hymes, Jr.; sister-in-law, Ms. Elizabeth Hymes; uncles, Mr. Ernest (Ella) Walker, Mr. Willis Walker, nieces, nephews and a host of cousins are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2726 River Road, Johns Island, SC. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the church on Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church 12 noon Saturday. Interment, Wesley United Methodist Church cemetery, Johns Island, SC.
GILES, Keith
Funeral services for the late Mr. Keith Levon Giles will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at C.E. Murray High School, Greeleyville, SC. Interment will follow in Gordon cemetery, Lane, SC. DIMERY AND ROGERS FUNERAL HOME in Kingstree is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Giles, age 19, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 8, 2001 in Sumter County.
He was born October 4, 1982, in Sumter, SC a son of Mr. Sam Willie Giles and Mrs. Wanda Faye Oliver Giles.
He was C.E. Murray High School Class of 2000. He was a student at Midland Technical College, Columbia, SC. He was employed by Carolina Children's Home as a resident driver.
Mr. Giles was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where he served as a church usher.
Survivors include his mother and father of Greeleyville, SC; one brother, Mr. Kevin Giles of Columbia; two sisters, Samantha Giles of Greeleyville, SC and Vernessa Sabb of Columbia, SC; paternal grandparents, Mr. William Giles and Mary Lee Giles both of Lane, SC; maternal grandparents, Mr. Julius Oliver and Mrs. Lillie Mae Oliver both of Greeleyville, SC; uncles, Mr. William Giles, Jr. (Lois) Bronx, NY, and Mr. Morris Lee Giles (Gloria) of Kileen, TX; aunts, Mrs. Thelma Lee Walters (Richard) and Mrs. Onetha Bell of Bronx, NY, and Mrs. Rosella McClary (Tommy) of Lane, SC, Mrs. Roberta Mack (Clayton) of Fayetteville, NC, Mrs. Stiney Gardner (Johnny) of Kingstree, SC and Mrs. Jacqueline Johnson (Raymond) of Raymore, MI, a host of grand-aunts, grand-uncles, cousins, other relatives and dear friends.
CHOCKLETTE, Peggy
Peggy Ann Chocklette, age 52, died Wednesday, October 10, 2001, in a Loris, SC, hospital. She was a native of Columbus County, NC and the daughter of the late Belton and Marie Ward Coleman. She was the widow of James "Jimmy" Travis Chocklette.
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 13, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. in the Inman Chapel, conducted by Rev. Donald Lewis, with interment in Devotion Gardens, Mullins, SC.
She is survived by one daughter, Angelia Fowler of Loris, SC; two sons, Timmy Chocklette of Roanoke, VA, Jeffrey Chocklette of Charleston; one sister, Sherry Graham of Loris, SC. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Wayne Coleman and sister, Little Suggs Burrows. She is survived by 4 grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at Inman Funeral Home. Arrangements by INMAN FUNERAL HOME, Tabor City, NC 28463.
Visitation will be Friday night from 7 until 9 p.m., at Inman Funeral Home.
CRAVEN, Dean
Dean Clark Craven, 36, of North Charleston, an employee of Dunes West, died Saturday at his home. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday in Carolina Memorial Funeral Home. born in Charleston, he was the son of Burrell R. Craven and Ruth Arnold Craven. Mr. Craven was a member of Dorchester-Waylyn Baptist Church.
Survivors include a brother, Mitch Craven of North Charleston.
Arrangements by Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC.
