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Kelly, Debora Miller

Debora Miller Kelly, 31, of Ladson, wife of Jeremy G. Kelly, died Sunday, March 7, 2010 at a Charleston hospital.Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2010 at Summerville Cemetery at11 o’clock. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at Parks Funeral Home from 6 – 8 o’clock.Mrs. Kelly was born February 27, 1979 in Conway, SC a daughter of Otis R. Miller, Sr., and Hilda J. Mishoe Miller. She was a homemaker.Survivors include her husband, Jeremy Kelly of Ladson; her mother, Hilda Miller o ... full story

Crosby, Sarah

Sarah “Patricia” Crosby, 74, of Summerville, SC, widow of Jessie Gerald Crosby died Monday, March 08, 2010 at her residence.Funeral services will be Thursday morning, March 11, 2010 at Sangaree Christian Fellowship Church at 11 o’clock. Burial will be in Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Walterboro, SC. Visitation will be Wednesday evening at Parks Funeral Home from6 – 8 o’clock. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, Charleston, SC 29406.Mrs. Crosby ... full story

Holton, Esta Freda

Esta Freda C. Holton, 84, of Summerville, SC, widow of Archer E. Holton, died Sunday, February 21, 2010, in a local hospital. Born April 21, 1925 in Paris, TN, she was the daughter of George H. Campbell and Gerdie Chadwick Campbell. She was a long time member of Ashley River Baptist.Mrs. Holton is survived by her daughter, Connie Manos; son, Philip A. Holton; two grandchildren, Linda Siegling and Josh Bareau; and one great-grandchild. Left to mourn her are two sisters, Mae Dell French and ... full story

Bennett, Catherine

Catherine Moorer Bennett, 84, of Summerville, widow of Charles Vernon Bennett, Sr., died Feb. 27, 2010. Services will be March 6, Parks Funeral Home, 11 a.m. Inurnment will be at Summerville Cemetery. Friends may call at Parks Funeral Home today, 6–8 p.m. Memorials go to Presbyterian Home of SC, 201 W. 9th North Street, Summerville, SC 29483 or Alzheimer’s Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd. Suite L, Anderson, SC 29621. ... full story

Bailey, Levey William

Levey William “Jack” Bailey, 80, of Summerville, widower of Ellen Elizabeth Bailey, died Monday March 1, 2010 at his residence.Funeral services will be held today at Parks Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Dorchester Memory Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville. Flowers will be accepted or memorials made to Knightsville United Methodist Church, Recreational Fund, 1500 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483 or to A Caring Heart Hospice, 6296 Rivers Avenue, Suite #307, Charlesto ... full story

Nielsen, Lynn James

Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Thursday, February 25, 2010, Lynn James Nielsen of Summerville, SC. Funeral services were held at St. George’s Episcopal Church, Saturday, February 27, 2010, at ten o’clock. Interment was at St. Paul’s Episcopal Churchyard, Summerville, SC. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Northwoods Chapel.Mr. Nielsen was born on February 16, 1917 in Clifton, AZ the son of Harry Nielsen and Grace Raines Nielsen. He was a career pilot ... full story

Hefley, Rebecca

Rebecca Lee Haggard Hefley, 83, of Ladson, widow of Navy Chief Ernest Hefley, died Feb. 26, 2010. Funeral services were March 1, at Parks Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Plantation Memorial Gdns.Surviving are her children: Stephen Ernest Hefley, Rebecca Ann Flake, Elizabeth L. Warfield (Don); 10 grandchildren; 25 great grands; 4 great great grands; sister Kathleen McCommon; step-brother, W.S. Holland; many nieces and nephews; her Pastor, David Veronee. ... full story

Dobbs, Sr, Jesse

Jesse James Dobbs, Sr., 88, of Summerville, SC, died February 26, 2010. Visitation is at Parks Funeral Home, Wed, March 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Private cryptside service to follow. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Dobbs; 3 sons, Jesse J. Dobbs, Jr., (Polly) of Birmingham, AL, Raymond Dobbs (Laurie) of Goose Creek, Thomas E. Dobbs (Debbie); daughter, Sandra Bowers. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Nell Dobbs. ... full story

Gee, Jr., David L.

David Laurier Gee, Jr., 45, of Ridgeville, SC died Monday, February 22, 2010 at a Charleston hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday morning, February 26, 2010 at Parks Funeral Home Chapel at 11 o’clock. Burial will be held in Meeting House Cemetery in Cottageville, SC. Friends may call at Parks Funeral Home Thursday evening from 6 – 8 o’clock.Mr. Gee was born April 1, 1964 in Wellsville, NY. He was the son of the late David L. Gee, Sr. and Alecia Reisman Branson. He was a constructi ... full story

Burke, Marge Louise

Marge Louise Burke died February 9, 2010 in Summerville, SC after a long illness.She was born December 1, 1929 in Louisville, KY to Adam Dalhover and Mattie Thompson Dalhover.She is survived by her four loving children: Ronnie Burke of Jeffersonville, IN; Tori Burke-Koskela of Summerville SC; Penny Hansen and Craig of Summerville, SC; Adam Burke and Erin of Atlanta, GA. Her beloved grandchildren: Megan Louise Burke, Bria Burke-Koskela and Miles Sammy Davis Burke Jr. She also is survived by her b ... full story

McAlpine, Sara

Sara McAlpine, age 57, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at Hallmark Healthcare in Summerville.Ms. McAlpine was born in Conway, a daughter of the late James P. McAlpine and Lenore Barger McAlpine. She was formerly of Conway and lived in the Lois Eargle Home for several years before moving to the Hallmark Healthcare Center in Summerville.Surviving are three sisters, Marcia McElheny of Summerville, Janet Bender of Goose Creek and Nancy Lee of Conway; four nieces, Stacy Sansbury, Katie Brookshire, Laura P ... full story

Penny Rae Williams Dulaney Eisenhut

Penny joined our Lord on Monday, February 15, 2010 in Charleston, SC.She considered Sidney, Ohio her home.Penny was a gentle soul who loved her family dearly, was an outstanding cook, a generous volunteer and took great pride in her garden. In Savannah she was the Editor of Coastal Seniors, a member of the Savannah Symphony Women's Guild, Generation One, and the Scottish Society.She is survived by her husband Howard Eisenhut of Summerville, SC, her parents; Charles C. and Mary Lou (Batton) Willi ... full story

Salisbury, Gerald

Gerald Oran Salisbury, 58, of Summerville, SC, husband of Thelma Crace Salisbury, died Friday, February 12, 2010 at a Summerville hospital.Funeral services was held Tuesday afternoon, February 16, 2010 at Parks Funeral Home Chapel at 2 o’clock. Burial will be in Summerville Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials made to MUSC Children’s Hospital, PO Box 250329, Charleston, SC 29425.Mr. Salisbury was born February 4, 1952 in Summerville, SC, a son of Ossie Oran Salisbury, Jr. and Mabel Sm ... full story

Linville, Ruth

Ruth Douglas Linville, 92, widow of William Eugene Linville, of Ladson, SC, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010.Graveside services were held Wednesday afternoon at Summerville Cemetery at 2 p.m.Mrs. Linville was born July 24, 1917 in Charleston, SC, a daughter of Adam H. Douglas and Frances Lemon Douglas. She was a homemaker.Survivors include three sons, Rick, Barry and Larry Linville. Arrangements by Parks Funeral Home. ... full story

Danila, Ernesto

Ernesto Gonzales Danila, 84, of Ladson, SC, husband of Julieta Angeles Danila, died February 6, 2010 at Summerville Medical Center.The Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday morning, February 10, 2010 at St. Thomas Catholic Church at 10 o’clock. The rite of committal will take place at Plantation Memorial Gardens. Friends called at Parks Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 o’clock. Flowers will be accepted.Mr. Danila was born July 24, 1925 in Olongapo City, Provence of Zambales, Philippines ... full story

Stimson, Norma

Norma Lucille Goshorn Stimson of Summerville, SC was called home to Glory on Thursday, January 28, 2010. She was born in Cane, Illinois, was the daughter of late Evelyn and William Doran Goshorn and celebrated 87 years of life before embarking into eternity with Christ. Norma was predeceased by her loving husband Claude C. “Buddy” Stimson of whom she was married to for 63 totalyears, by their infant daughter Jayme Lynn, and by her brother William Lewis Goshorn. Norma was a long ... full story

Murrow, Bridgette Daveron Lynch

Bridgette Daveron Lynch Murrow passed away on Jan. 28, 2010.Bridgette was born Nov. 9, 1962. Bridgette attended St. George Schools and was formerly employed by Force Protection of Summerville, Dorchester County and Trident Hospital.Bridgette is survived by her very special companion David Johnston; her children: daughter and son-in-law Eddie and Tiffany D. of Florida; son and daughter-in-law Timothy and Nicole Murrow; and son Eric Murrow both of Summerville. Bridgette had three granddaughters, C ... full story

Kushubar, Paul

Paul Kushubar, 86, of Summerville, husband of Marie Krucke Kushubar, died Saturday, January 30, 2010 at his residence.Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 1 o’clock at St. George’s Episcopal Church, Summerville. Burial will follow at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Cemetery, Summerville.Friends and family may call on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 from 6 until 8 o’clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the ... full story

Boedigheimer, Carolyn

Carolyn Esther Boedigheimer, 87, of Summerville, SC, died Saturday, January 30, 2010 at a local nursing home.The Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday morning, February 3, 2010 at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church at 9 o’clock. The rite of committal will take place in Summerville Cemetery.Mrs. Boedigheimer was born March 26, 1922 in Perham, MN, a daughter of John and Magdalen Parchem. She married James J. Boedigheimer on October 7, 1941. She was retired from Frantz Manufacturing Company.S ... full story

Chappell, Norma

Norma Jean Clark Chappell, 83, of Summerville, wife of Bernard Lee Chappell died January 26, 2010 at MUSC.A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Summerville Baptist Church, 417 Central Avenue, Summerville. A visitation and luncheon will follow immediately after the service for friends and family. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Summerville Baptist Church, Debt Retirement Fund or Gideon’s Society, 417 Central Avenue, Summe ... full story

Wallace ‘Ack’ Ackerman

Wallace "Ack" Ackerman passed away on Monday, January 25, 2010. A celebration of his life was held Thursday at Stallsville United Methodist Church, Summerville, on what would have been his 90th birthday. A viewing was held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27th at the James A. Dyal Funeral Home in Summerville. Mr. Ackerman was born on January 28, 1920 in Cottageville, SC to Mr. & Mrs. Clement & Virginia Jordan Ackerman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by hi ... full story

Owens, John C. (Jack)

John C. Owens Jr (Jack), passed away at his residence on Jan. 8, 2010 surrounded by his family and friends.Services were held on Jan. 11 at the Holly Hill Cemetery.Mr. Owens was born on Nov. 4, 1931, in Ridgeville to the late J. Clarence and Margie S. Owens. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a dairy farmer and retired from Westvaco.Mr. Owens was a member of the Southern Methodist Church in Ridgeville.Surviving are his wife of 57 years Patricia Owens, dau ... full story

Singleton, Keith Marcus

The last religious rites Mr. Keith Marcus Singleton will be held Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, 11 a.m. at the Canaan United Methodist Church Family Life Center, Rev. Mack C. McClam, Pastor. Interment, Hillcrest Cemetery. His parents, Mr. Clement and Mrs. Victoria Singleton, Jr., his brother, Mr. Alex (Tei) Singleton; his sisters, Mrs. Clementine Beth (Robert) Perry and Mrs. Vanessa (Edson) Dos Santos; request his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to attend with them these la ... full story

Mullis, Junior

Junior Edward Mullis, 81, of Summerville, died Jan. 23, 2010 at a local hospital.Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 26 at Miles Road Baptist Church at 2 p.m. Burial was at Plantation Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 1817 Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC 29201.Mr. Mullis was born May 23, 1928 in Kannapolis, NC, a son of Edgar T. Mullis and Mary Petrea Mullis. He was a retired U.S. Air Force Flight Engineer. After retiring from ... full story

Hunt, Harold

Mr. Harold Davis Hunt passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 13th, 2010 in his home.Mr. Hunt was born in Oconee County, South Carolina. He was a son of the late Lee Davis Hunt and the late Ellen Cromer Hunt and was married to Elizabeth Rodgers Hunt. Mr. Hunt was a member of New Zion Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, member of the choir, and Sunday School Superintendent for 30 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in the Third Division unde ... full story

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