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Fred Norman Haynes

Fred Norman Haynes

Oct 9, 2008

Fred Norman Haynes, son of the late Joseph and Ruthie Mae Farmer Haynes, was born on November 9, 1956 in Colleton County, SC. Fred received his education in the Colleton County School District. In 1996, Fred was united in marriage to Betty Johnson. Fred became a member of Cordesville United Methodist Church where he received Jesus Christ as his Lord...

Lewis Chatman

Lewis Chatman

Oct 2, 2008

"Except the Lord builds a house, they labor in vain that built it" - Psalm 127:1 Today we celebrate the home-going of Mr. Lewis Chatman, a friend to many and a constant source of strength and motivation to his family. He was the son of Mr. Moses Chatman and Mrs. Lillian Gethers Chatman. He was born on May 25, 1925...

Lifkin June

Lifkin June

Sep 27, 2008

Mr. Lifkin June, son of the late Florence and Johnny June, was born on September 29, 1939 in Andrews (Williamsburg County), South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on Saturday evening, September 27, 2008 surrounded by his family. Lifkin was educated in the public schools of South Carolina. He migrated to New York as a young adult to further his...

Minister Ezekiel Smith, Jr.

Minister Ezekiel Smith, Jr.

Sep 25, 2008

On Thursday evening, September 25, 2008, God dispatched His angel for one of His very own, one who has labored in His vineyard and went about doing God's will. Minister Ezekiel Smith Jr., son of the late Elder Ezekiel Smith Sr. and Annie P. Smith, was born November 26, 1930. Minister Smith was educated in the public school system of...

Geneva Borden

Geneva Borden

Sep 23, 2008

Ms. Geneva Borden, the seventh child of James and Virginia Borden, was born on October 6, 1924 in Cordesville, South Carolina. Geneva was educated in the Berkeley County School System. She joined Irving Chapel A.M.E. Church at an early age, where she served until she journeyed to New York in 1946. Upon her arrival to New York City, Geneva established...

Susie B. Limehouse

Susie B. Limehouse

Sep 22, 2008

Susie Bell Limehouse, daughter of the late Gabriel Holman and Eliza Heyward, was born on October 17, 1930 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She departed this life on Monday, September 22, 2008 at her residence in Cordesville, South Carolina. She received her education in the public schools of Berkeley County. At an early age, she became a member of Cordesville...

Ida Mae Brown

Ida Mae Brown

Sep 20, 2008

On August 11, 1935, Arthur and Elease Spry were blessed with the birth of a beautiful baby girl, Ida Mae. Ida was educated in the Berkeley County School System and graduated with honors. Ida met Fred Brown, and they fell in love. They were joined in holy matrimony, and God blessed them with seven children. Her husband and two children,...

Royal Smith

Royal Smith

Sep 13, 2008

Mr. Royal Smith, the son of the late Isiah and Nancy Beauford Smith, was born on September 7, 1931 in Jamestown, South Carolina. He departed this life on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Roper St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, South Carolina. Royal was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County. He worked for the South Carolina Highway Department for twenty-five...

Willie Berkeley Rembert

Willie Berkeley Rembert

Sep 12, 2008

Servant of God, well done. Willie Berkeley Rembert, affectionately known as "Bill", son of the late Reverend Samuel and Rozella Middleton Rembert, was born on September 30, 1918 in Russellville, South Carolina. He attended J.K. Gourdin School and graduated from Claflin College in Orangeburg, South Carolina where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. He later earned eighteen...

Jerry Watson, Sr.

Jerry Watson, Sr.

Aug 27, 2008

Jerry Watson, Sr., the son of the late Victoria Addison and adopted son of the late Sellers and Lucille Watson, was born April 20, 1942 in St. Stephen, SC. Jerry received his education in the Berkeley County Public Schools. He was employed at UniRoyal and Gates in Moncks Corner, SC for 27 years until he moved to Philadelphia, PA. After...

Roland Thomas

Roland Thomas

Aug 22, 2008

This is my storyThis was my life!!! I, Roland Dorsey Thomas, was born on July 16, 1948 in Summerville, South Carolina. I was the son of the late Dorsey Thomas and Lular Mazyck. I am also preceded in death by my sisters, Geneva Parrish of Freeport, Long Island, Dorothy Gillard of Bronx, New York, and my brother, Alvin Thomas of...

Ina P. Fennick

Ina P. Fennick

Aug 15, 2008

"I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course; I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7,8 Ina Pinckney Fennick, daughter of...

Kimberly Jones

Kimberly Jones

Aug 14, 2008

On April 29, 1984, Ms. Kimberly Jones was born in Charleston, SC to Mrs. Margaret Darby Jones-McGill and Mr. Willie Frank Jones. Kimberly was summoned by God's heavenly angels on Thursday, August 14, 2008. Kimberly was educated in the Berkeley County school system. She was a 2002 graduate of Timberland High School, St. Stephen, SC. She also attended Denmark Technical...

Marion B. Smalls

Marion B. Smalls

Aug 13, 2008

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William Graham

William Graham

Aug 10, 2008

William Graham, Jr. was born March 19, 1925 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He was the son of the late William Graham, Sr. and Mammie Lucas Graham. William, who was also known as "Boysie", attended the public schools in Berkeley County. During the early years of his life, he was a member of Mt. Carmel A.M.E. Church. He relocated to...

Lucille G. Smith

Lucille G. Smith

Jul 29, 2008

Lucille Gillard Smith, the fifth child of Matthew and Lillie Gillard, was born in Ridgeville, South Carolina of January 16, 1926. On July 29, 2008, the Lord called Lucille home. On April 1942, Lucille was joined in Holy Matrimony to Peter Smith, Sr. To this union six children were born: Lillian, Peter Jr., Oscar, Ethel, Earle and Evelyn. Lucille was...

Queen Jefferson Grant

Queen Jefferson Grant

Jul 26, 2008

Queen Elizabeth Grant, daughter of the late Lillian and Morris Norman Jefferson, was born on April 30, 1944 in Berkeley County, S.C. She was the second oldest of six children. She grew up happily in a small, but loving household with her mother, siblings, her uncle Rannie, her aunt Elizabeth and eleven cousins. While growing up, she attended and graduated...

Viola Hines Milligan

Viola Hines Milligan

Jul 24, 2008

Viola Cooper Milligan was born on July 29, 1910 in Berkeley County, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Rebecca Thompson and Joseph Cooper. Viola received her primary education in Berkeley County Public Schools and did further studies at Avery Institute and South Carolina State College. At an early age, Viola became a member of Mt. Carmel A.M.E. Church and...

Luciues Smalls

Luciues Smalls

Jul 16, 2008

Luciues Smalls, son of the late James and Elouise Wallace Smalls-Gibbs, was born January 2, 1928. He was a native of the Forty-One Section of St. Stephen, South Carolina. Luciues attended St. Stephen Colored High School. He was an active member of Sumpter Chapel United Methodist Church until he moved to Washington, DC and became active in John Wesley A.M.E....

Wayne Gibbs

Wayne Gibbs

Jul 11, 2008

"Though He slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him." Job 13:15 Mr. Wayne Anthony Gibbs, the son of the late McKinley and Albertha Peace Gibbs, was born on December 29, 1954 in Dorchester County, South Carolina. After an extended illness, on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 4:41 p.m. at Roper...

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