a a a a a TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2003 THE GREENVILLE NEWS Upstate Deaths Anna 1 Y. Black Easley Anna Yurchak Black, 78, of 100 Ridgeway Court, died Monday, Aug, 11, 2003, at Palmetto Health Baptist -Easley, Born in Mahanoy Plain, Mrs. Black was a daughter of the late Frank and Nancy Yurchak. She was a homemaker and was previously employed at Kash Karry, Hill pharmacy. Baptist Church She in attended Greenville.
Surviving are three sons, Gene Black, of Liberty, George Black, of Honea Path, and Eddie Black, of Simpsonville; three daughters, Nancy Owens, of Greer, Janice Moore, of Greenville, and Arlene Batson, of Easley; a brother, Joey Yurchak, of Tampa, two sisters, Mary Boychuk, of Rochester, N.Y., and Helen Perez, of Monroe, N.Y., eleven grandchildren; and four great Mrs. Black was predeceased by her husband, Carlton Eugene Black; and two brothers, Stevie and Johnny Yurchak. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downconducted by the Rev. Moore.
Burial will be at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, The body is at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Hill Baptist Church, 2115 Anderson Road, Greenville, SC 29611. daughter: Moore, 2115 Anfamily, is at the home of a derson Road, Greenville, SC 29611. Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown is assisting the family with arrangements.
1 Paul Burgess Greenwood Paul Andrew Burgess, 95, widower of Evelyn Conolly Burgess, died Aug. 10, 2003, at Self Regional Medical Center. Born in Pacolet, Jan. 26, 1908, he was a son of Thomas Martin and Sara "Sallie" George Burgess, and attended Wofford College. Mr.
Burgess joined Greenwood Mills in 1937, where he held several positions, and retired as vice president of finance in 1974. Mr. Burgess was a member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert F.
(Joann) Stevenson, of Greenwood; a daughter-in-law, Carol N. Burgess, of Greenwood; a sister, Mrs. Lamar (Ruth) Knox, of Spartanburg; and six grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Paul Conolly Burgess. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m.
today at First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Blyth Funeral Home. The family will be at the home of his daughter at 106 E. Forest Drive in Timberlake; and will receive friends in the church parlor from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
before the service. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 722 Grace Greenwood, 29649; or to the charity of one's choice. Blyth Funeral Home in charge Clarence Coleman Jr. Greenville Clarence Clinton "Bud" Coleman, 79, of 215 Michaux Drive, died Aug. 11, 2003, at St.
Francis Hospital. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Clarence Clinton Sr. and Bessie Lee Grant Coleman. He was a graduate of Parker High School and served in the U.S. Army during, WWII.
He was a member of the 692nd Ordnance Ammunition Company, all from Greenville. After the war, he pursued the craft of a brick mason, his journeyman certificaearning, August of 1947. In early '60s, he transitioned from brick masonry to the demolition industry, founding Coleman Wrecking Co. Inc. He demolished many significant structures in the Greenville area, including Furman University, Womens Campus, and the Greenville building.
In the '80s, he transitioned into the salvage industry. Mr. Coleman was a life member of Sam Poe Masonic Lodge where he received his 50-year pin in June, 2003. He was also a member of Greenville Scottish Rite Bodies, Hejaz Shrine Center and Directors Staff of Hejaz Shrine, and upon retirement he was honored as Floor Director Emeritus. He loved to work and travel and loved people.
Mr. Coleman was also a very active member of Pendieton Street Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Virginia Allgood Coleman; a son, Robert Clinton "Bob" Coleman, and his wife, Brenda Keltner Coleman, of Clear Lake, Texas; six grandchildren, Allen, Cynthia, Matthew, Jessica, Jeremiah and Jonathan Coleman; a sister, Frances "Cat" Mitchell, and her husband, Charlie, of Greenville; a brother, Robert Grady Coleman, of Greenville; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Pendieton Street Baptist Church, 422 Pendleton Greenville, SC 29601; or to Luella Schloeman Scholarship Fund, Ms. Bonnie BROOKS FROM PAGE 1B job with an accountant and did people's taxes on the side.
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Atkins, was 100 TAYLORS Jessie Opal Wakefield Atkins, formerly of Old Chick Springs Road, widow of Henry Purcell Atkins, died Aug. 10, 2003, at Roger Huntington Nursing Center. She was 100. A native of Hart County, daughter of the late Lester McGee and Roxie Anna Dickerson Wakefield. She was a former seamstress for Norris Manufacturing, was a homemaker and was a member of Lee Road Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Hugh P. and Sara Atkins, of Greer, and J. Larry and Joyce Atkins, of Wellford; nine grandchildren, John and Deborah Atkins, Geoff Atkins, Mike, and Shelly Atkins, Dr. David Sudduth, Dawn Sudduth, Pam and Jim Harrison, Kara and Brent Ponder, Susan and Tim Reynolds and Cindy and Mike Chibbaro; and 19 greatgrandchildren. Putman, 7 Chelsea Circle, Greenville, SC 29605.
Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel, with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Charles W.
Mitchell, Charles Fayssoux, Johnnie Coleman, Jeremiah Coleman, Jonathan M. Simmons and Tom Barnhill will serve as pallbearers. His friends from Pickens will serve as honorary escort. The family is at the residence: 215 Michaux Drive, Greenville. Thomas H.
Corbett Fountain Inn Thomas Haywood Corbett, 65, of Very Fine Drive, husband of Christine Moss Corbett, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Charlotte, he was a son of the late Haywood Thomas Murphy Corbett and Virginia Teresa Loven Corbett. Mr. Corbett was a U.S.
Air Force Chief Master having retired after 33 years of service. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three daughters, Theresa Anne Davis, of Birmingham, Patricia Anne Cole, of Fountain Inn, and Paula Marie Pastor, of Gulf Shores, a son, Ronald Marvin Cole, of Birmingham, two sisters, Mary Ann Klugh, of Shooting Creek, N.C., and Mildred Moll, of Atlanta; a brother, James Corbett, of Miami; a nephew, Richard Klugh of Miami; and five grandchildren. Private memorial services will be held at a later date, with burial in Ivanhoe, N.C. Cannon Funerals and Crema. tions in Simpsonville is serving the Corbett family.
Mary Jane Anderson Dean Piedmont Mary Jane Anderson Dean, 71, of Piedmont, died Aug. 9, 2003, at Anderson Area Medical Center. Born in Sandy Springs, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Washington Anderson and Emma Murphy Anderson Stone. She was also the widow of Charles E. Dean Sr.
Ms. Dean worked as a shoe store manager at Pic and Pay and as a cashier at Today's Beauty Supply. She was a member of Russell Memorial Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a daughter, Wanda Hance, of Piedmont; a stepson, Charles E. Dean of Simpsonville; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. Services will be held chapel Wednesday of at Greenville 1:30 "Memorial Gardens, with entombment to follow at Greenville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Lung Association, 84 a Villa Road, No. B- 2, Greenville, SC 29615.
The family will be at the residence: 112 Sleepy Hollow Road, Piedmont. Betty Ann Oliver Dodd Greer Betty Ann Oliver Dodd, 44, of 311 Highland died Saturday, Taylor was treasurer of his Sunday school class at Saint Mark United Methodist Church for decades. For the last two weeks of his life, Harriette Taylor, also 82, stayed almost constantly at her husband's bedside. She wiped his National Kidney Foundation, 5000 Thurmond Mall, Suite 106, Columbia, SC 29201. The family is at the home.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Liberty Mortuary, Barbara Ann Hobbs Landrum Barbara Ann Hobbs, age 68, passed away Aug. 2003. Barbara was the wife of F. Dennis Hobbs and was the daughter of the late Harry and Leila Wright, of Arlington, Va. Surviving are her husband, F.
Dennis Hobbs; a sister, Marilyn Wright; a brother, Harry Wright mother-in-law, Augusta E. Hobbs; and a sister-in-law, Donna Godkey, Barbara was born in Washington and raised in Arlington, She was employed by Bell Telephone System in northern Virginia for 32 years, She also worked at Sea Pines Realty in Hilton Head before retiring and moving to Landrum seven years ago. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 12, 2003, at St.
John's Catholic Church in Tryon, N.C. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to St. John's Catholic Church Building Fund, 180 Laurel Tryon, NC 28782 Petty Funeral Home, Landrum Myrtle Mays Greer Myrtle Mays, of 221 E. Bearden Greer, died Sunday, Surviving are her two sons, Otis and Bobby Mays; and a daughter, Alma Dawkins. She is also survived by a brother, Vincent Harris.
Funeral services are today at 11 a.m. at the Brown Mays Funeral Home-Greer. Mary Pace Millwood Simpsonville Mary Elizabeth Pace Millwood, 74, of 106 Wagonwheel Drive, died Aug. 10, 2003, at Hillcrest Hospital. Born in Pacolet Mills, she was a daughter of the late Andy and Evelyn Sathers Pace.
She was a homemaker was a loving wife, mother and granny. Mrs. Millwood was a member of Airport Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, J.T. Millwood; a daughter, Joyce Elaine Metcalf, of Greenville; two sons, Danny Millwood, of Columbia, Dale Fountain Inn; three grandchildren, David Metcalf, Angel Martin and Alicia Millwood; three greatgrandchildren, Zoe Martin, Sage Martin and Hailey Metcalf; a SISter, Margaret George; and brother, Donald Pace, both of Pacolet Mills.
Memorials may be made to Airport Baptist Church Building Fund, 776 S. Batesville Road, Greer, SC 29650. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday at Greenville Memorial Gardens. The family is at the residence: 106 Wagonwheel Drive, Simpsonville. Nelda Reed Montya Ozona, Texas Nelda Reed Montya, 75, widow of Claude Montya, of 202 Ave. died Aug. 10, 2003, at St.
Francis Hospital in Greenville. Mrs. Montya was born in Starr, Texas, and was the daughter of the late Oda Reed and Eda Gummelt Reed. She was retired after 25 years of service with Ozona Public School System and was a member of First Baptist Church in Ozona, Texas. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Donnie Thompson, of Greer; two brothers, and Sherman Reed, both of Odessa, Texas; and a granddaughter, Riley Thompson, of Greer.
A son, Larry Don Montya, predede ceased her. Funeral services and burial will take place in Ozona, Texas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Unit C3, Greenville, SC 29607.
Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. Helen Petlansky Platz Greenville Helen Petlansky Platz, 93, formerly of Haywood Estates, died Aug. 11, 2003, at Greenville Place Assisted Living. Born in Johnstown, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Petlansky and was the widow of Joseph Platz. She was retired from Johnstown Traction Co.
Mrs. Platz was a member of St. Emerick Catholic Church in Johnstown, and was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Taylors. Omit flowers. Memorials may be made to Prince of Peace Building Fund, 1209 Brushy Creek Road, Taylors, SC 29687.
Surviving are a nephew, Steve Petlansky, and his wife, Jeanette, of St. Louis; a niece, Patricia Fish- James Taylor 16-year-old daughter Lauren was the one who went out to get the newspaper, wrapped in plastic. "It was folded so she saw the headline just as she bent to pick it up," he said. "When she came in, there were tears in her eyes." er, and her husband, Robert, of Rochester, N.Y.; a nephew, Dennis and a nephew, Edgar Pierson, and Hagymasi, of Plattsmouth, his wife, Norma, of Greer. "The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, with visitation prior to the service, at the church, from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. The Rite of Committal will be at Grandview Cemetery in Johnstown, Pa. The family is at 112 River Oaks Road, Greer. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. Infant Daniel Rogers Greenville three great -grandchildren; a sister, Jean White, of Las Vegas; a nephew; three nieces; and several cousins.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Rolling Green Village, with chaplain Joel Jenkins officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association, 301 University Ridge, Suite 5300, Greenville, SC 29601. The Mackey Mortuary, Century Drive.
-Dr. B. Frank Finley Easley Dr. Benjamin Franklin Finley, 98, of 201 Louise Lake Road, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, at his home.
Dr. Finley was born in Anderson County, a son of the late Ferber A. and Nannie Whitmire Finley. He had lived in Easley most of his life and was a sportsman and dentist. At the time of his retirement, he was the oldest practicing dentist in South Carolina, having begun his practice in Easley in 1927, and retiring in 2000.
He was a graduate of the College of Charleston and Emory University Dental College. Dr. Finley was a member of Antioch United Methodist Church. Surviving, are his son and and daughter-in-law, B. Franklin Finley of Jr.
Lida Childress Finley, Easley; four grandchildren, Robin Finley, Shannon Finley, Amy Wilson and Will Finley, all of Easley; and seven He was predeceased by his great wives, Louise Garrison Finley, Aylmer Garrison Finley and Nellie Smith Finley; and his three brothers, Dr. F.A. Finley, Dr. Harry Finley and Dr. Jerome Finley.
Memorial funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home, Downtown, conducted by the Rev. Wayne Pearce and the Rev. Larry Smith. Burial will be private.
The family is at the home of his son: 293 Louise Lake Road; and will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. today, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Antioch, United Methodist Church, A. Holcombe, 1093 S. Pendleton Easley, SC 29642; or to the charity of one's choice.
Robinson Funeral Home, Downtown, is assisting the family with arrangements. John Thomas Gambrell Easley John Thomas Gambrell, 83, of 203 E. 2nd died Aug. 7, 2003, at Palmetto Baptist Medical Center. Born in Pickens County, he was the son of the late William and Stella Burgess Gambrell.
He was self-employed as a contractor, was retired from J.C. Moore Funeral Home and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors are his wife, Julie Bell Gambrell, of the home; and a niece, Eula Faye Monroe, of Winchester, Conn. Funeral service: 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Easley Union Baptist Church, with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family is at the home. J.C. Moore Funeral Home Betty Jo Grogan Liberty Betty Jo Gastley Grogan, 71, of 117 Alta Court, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, at her home.
Born in Oconee County, she was the daughter of the late Frank Alexander and Elizabeth Allen Gastley, and was the widow of James Edward Grogan. Mrs. Grogan was a member of Arial Baptist Church, had worked as a home healthcare nurse for 20 years and previously worked at Belk in Easley. Surviving are a daughter, Joy Brock, and her husband, Randy, of the home; granddaughters, April Ray, of Anderson, and Anna Brock, of the home; sister, Opal Stephens, of Easley; and a brother, Gastley, of Easley. She was predeceased by a son, James Darryl Grogan.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Liberty. 1 Burial will be at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be this evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Liberty Mortuary.
Memorials may be sent to Betty Jo Grogan Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 657, Liberty, SC 29657; or to James Taylor Jr. said his mother had steeled herself for the inevitable end. "I think she was prepared for that." But she had wanted to make a farewell at the moment of their parting. "She kept coming back to that.
Daniel Rogers, of 120 Turrentine Circle, infant son of Alex Stirling Rogers and Donna Lynn Anderson Rogers, died Aug. 10, 2003, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Surviving are a brother, Elijah Rogers, of the home; paternal grandparents, Howard and and maternal Ellen Taylors; grandparents, Hank and Beverly Anderson, of Greer, and Mary and Dan Cable, of Chatsworth, Ga. Graveside services will be today, Aug. 12, 2003, at 3 Greer.
p.m. at Wood Memorial Park in The family will be at the home. Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. Mrs. Atkins was predeceased by a daughter, Sarah Jo Sudduth; and a brother, Lester Wakefield.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at The Wood Mortuary, conducted by Dr. Bill Hightower, and will the follow Rev. at Wood- Ralph lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be grandsons.
Honorary escort will be the Alice Gibson Sunday School Class. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at The Wood Mortuary. The family is at the home of a son: Hugh Atkins, 209 Highland Drive, Greer. Memorials may be made to Roger Huntington Nursing Center, Activity Fund, 313 Memorial Drive, Greer, SC 29650.
Aug. 9, 2003, at St. Francis Hospital. Daughter of Maggie Jane Daniel Oliver, of Greer, and the Huston Oliver. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, was a former employee of Allen Bennett Hospital and was graduate of Greer High School, class of 1975.
Surviving: daughter, Tanisha A. Oliver, of Greer; husband, Willie Earl Poddief Greer; mother, Maggie Oliver, of Greer; and maternal grandmother, Aurelia Daniel, of Greer. Funeral service: 4 p.m. Wednesday at Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Remains placed in the church at 3 p.m.
Burial: Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. The family is at the home on 311 Highland Greer; and 416 King Greer. Sullivan Bros. Mortuary Greer. Guy William Dominick Sr.
Chappells Services for Guy William Dominick 90, who died Aug. 10, 2003, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rosemont Cemetery in Newberry. Visitation will be today from 6 to 8 p.m. at McSwainEvans Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Chappells Baptist Church, P.O. Box 6026, Chappells, SC 29037; or to American Diabetes Association, 2724 Wade, Hampton Greenville, 29615. www.mcswainevans.com. Born in Chappells, Mr. Dominick was a son of the late Snowden and Minnie Epting Dominick.
He was an Army veteran of World War II, was a member of Chappells Baptist Church and was a former deacon. He was a former volunteer with Chappells Fire Department. Mr. Dominick is survived by his wife, Josie Boazman Dominick; a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Judy Wessinger Dominick, of Tryon, N.C.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Austin Fore, of Florence, and Kay and James Freeman, of Chappells; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. William Henry Elsey Jr.
Greenville William Henry Elsey 86, of Rolling Green Village, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2003, due to a lengthy illness. Born on March 11, 1917, in Bruceton Mills, W.Va., he was a son of the late William Elsey Sr. and Catherine Schaffer Elsey. Mr.
Elsey worked for United Steel Corp. for 45 years as a mining engineer. He was a Boy Scout leader, president the school board avas was a member of the Lodge of Perfection and the Masonic Lodge. As a member of Rocky Creek Baptist Church, he was a member of the Sam Bagwell Sunday School Class. He was also a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Smithfield, for 60 years, where he served as trustee, Sunday school superintendent, Sunday school teacher and moderator.
Preceding him in death was his sister, Mary Hugh. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Virginia Everett Elsey; two sons and daughters-in-law, William Paula Elsey, of Centerville, and John "Jack" and June Elsey, of Greenville; grandchildren, John "Jack" Elsey Jana Garrett and Henry and Julia' Elsey; forehead with a cool, damp cloth. She held his hand. But fatigue overcame her about 3:30 yesterday morning. She fell asleep.
When she woke up two hours later, the man she'd married 60 years before was gone. Grace D. Sumerel Laurens Mays Grace D. Sumerel, 77, of 555 Highway 49, wife of James L. Sumerel, died Monday, Aug, 11, 2003, at Laurens County Hospital.
Born in Laurens, she was a daughter of the late John and Mary Jane Rathbone Davis. She was a homemaker and was a member of Lucas Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are two daughters, Penny S. Pabst, and husband, Harry, of Laurens, and Debra Irick, and husband, Mark of Fountain Inn; a brother, Charlie Davis, of Laurens; two sisters, Beulah Workman and Evelyn Smith, both of Laurens; and three grandchildren, Lindsay Erin Pabst, Miranda Grace Irick and Wyatt Daniel Irick. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Bob Cato. The family will be at the residence, and will receive friends one hour before the service at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lucas Avenue Baptist Church, 101 Lucas Laurens, SC 29360; or to American Diabetes Association, 2724 Wade Hampton Suite Greenville, SC 29615. Kennedy Mortuary, Laurens.
James W. Taylor Sr. Travelers Rest James "Wink" Wenford Taylor 82, of 134 Kimberly Drive, died peacefully Aug. 11, 2003, at his home. Born in Greenville, he was a son of the late Kirby W.
and Callie Hilllard Taylor. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII and was a licensed public accountant. Mr. Taylor was an active member of St.
Mark United Methodist Church and the Ruth Donovan Sunday School Class. Surviving are his loving wife of 60 years, Harriette Beard Taylor; three daughters and sons Sandra and Ray F. Verdin, of Mauldin, Barbara and Robert Massingill, of Simpsonville, and Vickie and Linwood Harcum, of New York; a son, James W. Taylor of Travelers Rest; five grandchildren, Brian and Richard Massingill, Lauren Taylor Savannah and Elijah Harcum; and a sister, Catherine Carroll, of Greenville. He was preceded in death by three brothers; and two sisters.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. Mark United Methodist Church, 306, N. Franklin Road, Greenville, 29609; or to St. Francis Hospice, 414-A Pettigru Greenville, SC 29601. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m.
Thursday at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown Chapel, with visitation prior to the service from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. The family 1 is at the residence: 134 Kimberly Drive, Travelers Rest. Seybell Whitner Easley Seybell Whitner, of 1029 Anderson Road, died Aug. 9, 2003, at her home. Born in Abbeville County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Alberta Jones Williams.
Survivors are daughters, Martha Whitner, of the Johnnie Whitner, of Easley; sons, Sam Whitner, of the home, Thomas Whitner, Greenville, and Bobby Whitner, of Pelzer; sisters, Josie Jones, of Piedmont, Corrine Whitner, of Cincinnati, and Betty Downs, Easley; brothers, Bill Jones, of Chicago, Billy Jones, of Pickens, Otis Jones and Casper Jones, of Piedmont, Ray Jones, of Long Island, Leroy Williams, of Abbeville, and Thomas Williams, of California; 12 grandchildren; six great families, grandchildren; and Gantts. and extended Celys Funeral service: 2 p.m. Wednesat Flat Rock AME Church, with burial at the church cemetery. The family is at the home. Watkins Garrett Woods Mortuary The story was about a country on another continent.
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