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DuPriest Jr., Earl Redelle

Earl Redelle DuPriest, Jr., passed away peacefully on January 30, 2012 at the Victory House in Walterboro, SC. He was born in Savannah, Georgia on May 2, 1918 to Earl Redelle DuPriest, Sr. and Pearl Crenshaw. He had one sister Jean and a half sister, JoAnn. He and his parents settled in Cayce around 1926 and his mother died shortly thereafter. Earl attended Porter Military Academy on a football scholarship for a period of time and then graduated f ... full story

DuPriest Jr., Earl Redelle

Jones, Evelyn Berry

Evelyn Berry Jones, 75, of Hanahan, SC, died Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Mount Pleasant, SC. Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday morning, February 4, 2012 at Plantation Memorial Gardens at 10 o’clock. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, SC 29406. Mrs. Jones was born August 24, 1936 in Seminole County, GA, a daughter of Ed Berry and Bessie Lee Smith Berry. She was a homemaker and a former chaplain assistant who w ... full story

Graham, Anita L.

Anita L. Graham went to be with her Lord on Tuesday January 23 2012. She is survived by her mother Sarah Graham, siblings Penny Kessler and James Graham. Nieces, nephews, spouses, and children John Kessler III, Linda Kessler, Glenda Marshall and her son Cole. John Kessler IV, Velvet Kessler, John Kessler V, Jennifer Kessler, Jason Kessler and Jessica Kessler. Gregg Kessler, Wendi Kessler, Michaela Kessler, Gregg Kessler II, Noah Kessler and Jaxon Kessler. Robin Kess ... full story

Bussjager, John E.

John E. Bussjager, 74, of Summerville, SC, husband of Tara L. Bussjager, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at M.U.S.C. A gathering of friends and family was held on Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock PM at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville, SC. Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Northbrook, Illinois at a later date. Mr. Bussjager was born and raised in Winnetka, Illinois. He was a 1955 graduate of New Trier High School and 1960 gradua ... full story

Waring, Betty Josephine Anderson Sedivy

Betty Josephine Anderson Sedivy Waring, widow of Richard Waring, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 20, 2012. She was born in Paragould, Arkansas on January 15, 1924, daughter of Josephine Sanders Anderson and Bradford E. Anderson. She is survived by a sister Helen A. Tovey, and younger brother Robert E. Anderson and his wife Gloria. She is predeceased by her parents, twin brother Eric, granddaughter Lillian H. Toy, son Billy Sedivy and former husband Harold W. Sedivy. She i ... full story

Seago, JoNelle Nichols

JoNelle Nichols Seago, 90, of Summerville, SC, wife of George H. Seago, Jr., died Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Funeral Services will be held Saturday morning, January 21, 2012 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church at 11 o’clock. Entombment will follow in the church Columbarium. Visitation will be held at the church Friday evening from 6 – 8 o’clock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Sunday School Fund, 206 Central Ave., Summerville, SC ... full story

Berry, Sr., Steven L.

Steven L. Berry, Sr., 71, of Summerville, husband of Carolyn A. Berry, died Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Hospice Center of Charleston. Memorial Service will be held Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 1 o’clock at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Summerville. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Leukemia Lymphoma Society, 310 Broad Street, Ste. 2, Charleston, SC 29401 or St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Unified Fund, 206 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483. ... full story

O’Neil, John Bernard

John Bernard O’Neil, 88, husband of Mary Darling O’Neil, of Summerville, SC, died Friday, January 13, 2012. The Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church in Summerville at 11 o’clock in the morning. The visitation was held at Parks Funeral Home Monday, January 16, 2012 from 6-8 o’clock in the evening with the Prayer Service beginning at 6:30 o’clock. The Rite of Committal will be private. In lieu of flower ... full story

Miler, Edith Jeanne Fuller

Edith Jeanne Fuller Miler, 81, of Summerville, SC, widow of Daniel Sherwood Miler, Jr., died Sunday, January 15, 2012. Memorial Services will be held Saturday afternoon, January 21, 2012 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 3 o’clock. Reception immediately following the service in Doar Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 111 Waring Street, Summerville, SC 29483, Meals on Wheels, P. O. Box 592, Summerville, SC 29484 or Hospice of Ch ... full story

Knight, Eleanor A.

Eleanor A. Knight, 75, of Summerville, died Saturday, January 14, 2012 at her residence. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 19, 2012, at 11 o’clock at Bethany United Methodist Church, Spell Chapel, Summerville. Burial will be private. A gathering of family and friends will be held at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville, from 6 until 8 o’clock Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: Hospice of Charleston, 4975 LaCross Road ... full story

Jeffords, DeAnna

DeAnna Jeffords, 50, of North Charleston, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 200 Central Ave, Summerville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, 333 N. Summit Street, PO Box 10086, Toledo, OH 43699. She was born June 28, 1961 in West Point, NY, a daughter of the late William A. and Dorothy Delores Je ... full story

Harrelson, Mary Ellen Neal

Mary Ellen Neal Harrelson, 78, widow of Robert Calhoun Harrelson, of Summerville, SC, died Wednesday, January 4, 2012. The Funeral Mass will be held Monday, January 9, 2012 at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. The visitation will be held at Parks Funeral Home Sunday evening from 6 – 8 o’clock with the Vigil Service at 6:00 p.m. The Rite of Committal will be private. Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 81 Gadsden Street, Charleston, SC 29401. Mrs. Harr ... full story

Kerlin, JoAnn B.

JoAnn B. Kerlin, 71, died Friday, December 30, 2011. She served in the US Air Force, and was a retired grant processor for Walmart. A memorial service was held Monday evening, January 2, 2012 at Parks Funeral Home Chapel in Summerville, SC at 6 o’clock. full story

Fera Elizabeth Stewart O’Cain

Fera Elizabeth Stewart O’Cain, 66, of Orangeburg, died Sunday, December 25, 2011, at her residence. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 3 p.m at Dukes-Harley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John O’Cain officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 28, 2011 from 6 – 8 p.m, at Dukes-Harley Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Roger Breland, Tommy Dantzler, Glen Hutto, Dennis Slaughter, Tommy Smoak, an ... full story

Natalie V. Whetsell

Natalie V. Whetsell, 54 years of age, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at her residence. Services are incomplete and will be announced by Ott Funeral home at a later time. Online condolences can be made to www.ottfh.com. full story

Jones, Lorraine Manning

Lorraine Manning Jones, 88, of Summerville, widow of Robert Chalmond Jones, Jr., died Monday, December 12, 2011 at Summerville Medical Center. A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 7 o’clock pm at The Bridge Assisted Living, 2590 Elms Plantation Blvd., North Charleston. Burial will be held a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted. Mrs. Jones was born March 12, 1923 in Fargo, North Dakota, daughter of the late Leslie and Gladys Sto ... full story

Gibson, Shirley Anne Alexander

Shirley Anne Alexander Gibson of Grouse Road, Summerville, died early Saturday morning, December 10, 2011 at Trident Medical Center after a long bout with cancer. Shirley was born in Charlotte, NC and raised in Summerville where she attended schools. She was a graduate of Summerville High and was drum majorette in 1952 and 1953, proudly leading the team to numerous victories. She loved shagging and was the Queen of Shag at Folly Beach. She married her first and only true love, Capta ... full story

Bell, Dorothy “Tocki”

Dorothy “Tocki” Bell, 96, died of natural causes, Monday, November 7, 2011 at her residence in Babson Park, Florida. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and had a great zest for life and fun. She will be missed by her loved ones and friends. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Tracy Bell. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Dominy of Albany, a granddaughter, Lynne, a great grandson, Tony, and her son-in-law Don Sheppard.&n ... full story

McMicking, Lawrence

Lawrence McMicking was born in Niagra Falls, NY in 1934. After graduation from North Tonawanda, NY High School in 1952, he joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard ship in various parts of the world until 1955 and was honorably discharged as a 3rd Class Petty Officer. After working in various factories, he became a Niagra Falls, NY Police Officer in 1957 and in 1962 transferred to the New York State Police, retiring in 1977. During that period 1952-77, he married Constance ... full story

Fries, Catherine Malmquist

Catherine Malmquist Fries, 64, of North Charleston, SC passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2011. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be private. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel. Cathy was born on July 27, 1947 in Phoenix, daughter of Robert Willis Malmquist and Nancy Dennison Malmquist, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Robert Fries (wife Tammy) of North Charleston, SC and Eric Fries of Olympia, WA; her daughters, Jane F ... full story

McMicking, Lawrence

Born in Niagra Falls, NY in 1934. After graduation from North Tonawanda, NY High School in 1952, he joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard ship in various parts of the world until 1955 and was honorably discharged as a 3rd Class Petty Officer. After working in various factories, he became a Niagra Falls, NY Police Officer in 1957 and in 1962 transferred to the New York State Police, retiring in 1977. During that period 1952-77, he married Constance Miller, had five children and ... full story

Berry Sr., James Watkins

James Watkins Berry, Sr., 89, of Summerville, SC, husband of Hazel Reed Lloyd Berry, peacefully passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Mr. Berry was born May 5, 1922, in Birmingham, AL, son of the late Lyman Franklin Berry and Clarice Watkins Berry. He graduated from Port Washington High School, Long Island, NY, in 1940. In 1942 he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps and served as gunnery instructor, flight engineer, and bombardier o ... full story