David Moore
GREENWOOD — David Scott Moore, 49, of 126 Roman Circle, died Sept. 20, 2001, at his home.
born in Greenwood, he was a son of Dr. Vernon B. and Kathryn Moore. A graduate of Greenwood High School, The Citadel and Clemson University, he was an entomologist and owner of Moore Pest Control Co.
Survivors include his parents of Greenwood; a daughter, Lauren Moore of Anderson College; a son, Eric Moore of Clemson University; and two brothers, Barry Moore of Fort Payne, Ala., and Allan Moore of Hampton.
Graveside services will be conducted at 4 today in Greenwood Memorial Gardens by Dr. J. William Harris.
The family is at the home of his parents, 209 Forest Lane.
Harley Funeral Home is in charge.
Theo Vaughn Jr.
GREENWOOD — Theo Sylvester Vaughn Jr., 74, widower of Mary Fain Vaughn, died Sept. 21, 2001, at Self Memorial Hospital.
born in Greenwood, he was a son of the late Theo. S. Vaughn Sr. and Sue Brown Vaughn. He was retired from Greenwood Mills, Matthews Plant and was a member of the Rehoboth United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Vaughn of North Carolina; a son, Randy Jerry Vaughn of Bennettsville; a sister, Betty Bratcher of Greenwood; two brothers, Edward Vaughn of Greenwood and Floyd Vaughn of Waynesville, N.C.; and two grandchildren, Shiloh and Matthew Wilson of the home. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Harley Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Curtis. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Harley Funeral Home.
The family is at the home of Betty Bratcher, 1023 Chipley Road. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Harley Funeral Home is in charge.
Lillian Rush
BRONX, N.Y. — Lillian Rush, 82, widow of James Rush Sr., died Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at Lebanon Hospital in Bronx, New York.
born in Troy, she was a daughter of the late John and Evelyn Dunlap Wideman. She was a former member of Little Zion A.M.E. Church in Greenwood. She attended People Methodist church in Bronx, New York after moving to New York City in 1943.
Survivors include a son, James Authur Rush Jr. of Spartanburg; two sisters, Edna Jackson of Long Island, N.Y. and Margaret Smith of Greenwood; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Services are at 2 Tuesday at the Robinson & Son Mortuary chapel, conducted by the Rev. James E. Speed, assisted by the Rev. Gracie Smith and the Rev. Carnell Morton. Burial is in Evening Star Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are nephews.
Flower bearers are nieces.
The family will receive friends tonight at 309 Edwards Avenue, Greenwood. Ortiz Funeral Home in Bronx, New York and Robinson & Son Mortuary, Inc. are in charge.
Peggy Purser
ABBEVILLE — Peggy Joyce Hawkins Purser, 67 of 61 Woodview Lane, widow of Mike (Dink) Purser, died Saturday, November 10, 2001 at her home.
born in Spartanburg, she was a daughter of the late Norman J. and Mildred Kuykendall Hawkins. She was a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church for as long as possible and Honored Disciple of Rev. Craig Neill. She was formerly a faithful member of Cooper Furniture, Belk Simpson and Stewart Land Gift Shop and retired as bookkeeper for the Housing Authority.
Surviving are three daughters, Carol P. Sample Talbot, wife of loving son-in-law T. Neil Talbot, Jr. of Ninety Six, Laura P. Busbee of Calhoun Falls and Kerry Wilson, brother Dickie Hawkins of Spartanburg, grandchildren; Joshua Wilson, Eve Sample, Jonah and JoLee Beth Busby and greatgrandchild; Matthew Wilson. He was predeceased by a brother; Buddy Hawkins.
Funeral services will be 3 P.M. Thursday, November 15, 2001 at Harris Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Craig Neill officiating. Burial will follow in Long Cane cemetery.
The body is at Harris Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2-3 P.M. Thursday.
Nellie “Ma” Walker
BRADLEY — Nellie Edwards “Ma” Walker, 102, resident of 114 Bradley Street, widow of Robert Neel Walker died November 10, 2001 at Wesley Commons in Greenwood.
born in Greenwood County, July 10, 1899, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Bessie Langley Edwards.
Mrs. Walker was the oldest member of Troy United Methodist Church where she was also a member of the Maggie Talbert Sunday School Class and the Elise Edwards Circle of the church.
Surviving are two daughters, Ruth W. Sears of Troy and Bessie W. Jones of Greenwood, three sons, Robert N. Walker and Ted Walker, both of Greenwood and Bill Walker of Bradley. 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 12 great great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Walker was predeceased by two sons, Woodrow Walker and Hugh “Bones” Walker.
Funeral services will be conducted 3 PM Monday at the Troy United Methodist Church with Rev. George Boyd and Rev. Jerry Nelson officiating.
Burial will be in the Troy cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Stanley Walker, Curtis Walker, Homer Sears, Bill Sears, Bobby Sears, Neal Jones, Ernie Walker, Jerry Walker, Roger Walker and Tim Walker.
Honorary escort will be the Men of Troy United Methodist Church along with Smith Steifle, Bobby Young, Charles Browne, Melvin Browne, Paul Edwards, Joe Walker, Jay Walker, Bubba Walker, and Milton Walker.
The body is at Blyth Funeral Home and will be placed in the church at 2 PM Monday.
The family is at the home of Bill and Jane Walker, 7416 Callison Road in Bradley.
Blyth Funeral Home is in charge.
Bowie Wilson
ABBEVILLE — John Henry “Bowie” Wilson Jr., 74, of 122 Moore St., husband of Doris Thomas Wilson, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001, at Self Memorial Hospital.
born in Abbeville County, he was a son of the late John Henry Wilson Sr. and Vera Jones Wilson. He was a member of Lowndesville Presbyterian Church. He was retired from the Maintenance Department of Pirelli Cable Corporation and was a Shriner.
Surviving in addition to his wife of the home are a son, John Henry “Buddy” Wilson III of Abbeville; two brothers, Margan T. Wilson of Mauldin and Ernest “Sonny” Wilson of Charlotte, N.C.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services are at 11 Tuesday at Harris Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Scott Willoughby. Burial is in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Visitation is from 6-8 tonight at Harris Funeral Home.
The family is at the home.
Harris Funeral Home is in charge.
Carrie Lee Abney
SALUDA — Carrie Lee Miles Abney, 72, of 1054 Newberry Highway, widow of Charlie Abney, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001, at her home.
born in Saluda County, she was a daughter of the late Mattie Miles Pressley. She was a member of the Women Aide Society No. 45 and Mount Enon Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Senior Choir. She retired from Knight’s Industries.
Survivors include two sons, David Miles of Saluda and Ira Abney of Columbia; four daughters, Alberta Weaver and Valirie Ann Jones, both of Saluda, Frankie Williams of Batesburg-Leesville, and Darline Abney of Greenwood; a brother, James Myers of Saluda; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 Thursday at Mount Enon Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Johnny C. Gantt, assisted by the Rev. Bobby Derrick. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be nephews and friends.
Flower bearers will be nieces and friends.
The family is at the home.
Butler & Sons Funeral Home is in charge.
Peggy Whitaker Cole
SANFORD, N.C. — Peggy Whitaker Cole, 67, of 2877 Cox Mill Road, widow of General F. Cole, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2001, at her home.
Visitation will be from 7-9 tonight at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home. Services will be announced by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, which is in charge.
Edith Davenport
GREENWOOD — Edith Blum Davenport, 78, of 211 Ware St., widow of James T. Davenport, died Nov. 11, 2001, at Self Regional Healthcare.
born in Waterloo, she was a daughter of the late James Steihle and Pearl Sims Blum. She retired from Greenwood Mills, working at Plants No. 4 & 5, and was a member of First Assembly of God.
Survivors include a son, Rick Davenport of Greenwood; two sisters, Mrs. Rayford (“Matt”) Dukes of Greenwood and Mrs. Ralph (Irma) Crawford of Hodges; three grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2 today at First Assembly of God by the Rev. Richard Impellizzeri. Burial is in Greenwood Memorial Gardens.
Visitation is from 1-2 today at the church.
The family is at the home.
Memorials may be made to First Assembly of God, P.O. Box 1154, Greenwood, S.C. 29648 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Blyth Funeral Home is in charge.
Judy Ann Norton
GOLDENDALE, Wash. — Judy Ann Norton, 46, of 800 Monument Road, formerly of Troy, S.C., died Nov. 11, 2001, at Emanuel Hospital, Portland, Ore.
born in San Jose, Costa Rica, she was a daughter of Bertha Allen and the late Robert Allen.
Survivors include a son, Russell Wise of Goldendale; her mother of Troy; brothers and sisters, Priscilla Dunn and Roy Allen, both of Hendersonville, N.C., Rosie Warren and Steven Allen, both of Troy, Barbara Polini of San Jose, Costa Rica, Robert Allen Jr. of Brandon, Fla., Merdy Bertsch of Goldendale and Richard Allen of Thornton, Colo.
Memorial services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at Troy United Methodist Church, Troy, S.C., by the Rev. George Boyd Jr. and the Rev. Laurin Young.
Sean Biggart
WEST COLUMBIA — Sean Patrick Biggart, 30, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001. born in Columbia, he was a son of Karen Brooks Biggart and the late Dr. Patrick E. Biggart. He attended Columbia public schools and the University of South Carolina. A Navy veteran, he was a jeweler with Gibson Jewelers and a computer consultant with Carolina Staffing.
Survivors include his mother of Columbia; a brother, Bryan Carroll Biggart of Columbia; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Brooks of Greenwood.
Graveside services will be at 2 Friday in Elmwood Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are Gregory Gibson, Scott Mabry, Stewart Smith, Bill Robinson, Sean O’Cain, Samuel Livingston and Marion Smith.
Visitation is from 6-8 Thursday at Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice or to York Children’s Home, York, S.C.
Dunbar Funeral Home, Gervais Street, Columbia, is in charge.
