April 2003

Elizabeth Ann Fuller Miller April 27,2003

Elizabeth Ann Fuller Miller, 92, of 87 Drayton Court, Prosperity, widow of William E. “Bing” Miller, died Sunday, April 27, 2003 at Newberry County Memorial Hosptial.
Mrs. Miller was born on Nov. 22, 1910 in Green Island, NY, a daughter of the late Henry J. and Regina Grobecker Fuller. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Chapin.
Mrs. Miller is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Joan M. and Louis Lagasse of Prosperity and Betty M. and George Guerin of Esperance, NY; two grandsons and spouses, Stephen and Dianne Lagasse of Chapin and Brian and Margaret Lagasse of Huntsville, AL.; nineteen great-grandchildren.
Rosary will be recited at 6:00 P.M., Monday at Whitaker Funeral Home, Chapin. The family will receive friends following the rosary until 8 P. M.
Funeral Mass will be conducted at 10:00 A. M. Thursday at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Wynantskill, NY. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, NY.
Memorials may be made to Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 106 Amick’s Ferry Road, Chapin, SC 29036.
Messages to the family may be sent via email to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.
Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College Street, Newberry, SC is assisting the family.

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Ann Smith King April 26,2003

Ann Smith King, 56, of 12160 SC Highway 121, wife of James R. King, died Saturday, April 26, 2003 at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia.
Mrs. King was born on May 22, 1947 in Newberry, a daughter of Estelle Cromer Smith and the late Jobe E. Smith, Jr. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and worked with the Newberry RSVP Singers.
Mrs. King is survived by her mother of the home, her husband of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Joyce K. and Earl Eargle of Irmo; a son and daughter-in-law, Robbie and Claudette R. King of Lexington; four grandchildren, Jessica Eargle and Brittany Eargle, both of Irmo, Ryan King and Cory King, both of Lexington.
Funeral services for Ann Smith King will be conducted at 4:00 P. M. Thursday at the Bethel Baptist Church by the Rev. Lynn Peters. Interment will be in Rosemont Cemetery, Springdale Section.
The family will receive friends at the home, 12160 SC Highway 121, Newberry from 6:00 to 8:00 P. M. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund, 2503 Bethel Church Road, Prosperity, SC 29127.
Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.
Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College St, Newberry, SC is assisting the family.

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Louise Lovelace Wicker April 25,2003

Louise Lovelace Wicker, 99, of the J. F. Hawkins Nursing Home, widow of Marion K. “Buck” Wicker, died Friday, April 25, 2003.
Mrs. Wicker was born on August 28, 1903 in Prosperity, a daughter of the late B. Oscar and Mami Lester Lovelace. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church, the Lucy Epps Sunday School Class and Circle #5.
Mrs. Wicker is survived by nieces and nephews, Marie Nicosia, Joye Senn, and Tommy Fellers, all of Newberry, Mary Louise Fellers of Spartanburg, Fred O. Lovelace and Drucy Siokes, both of Columbia and Steve Lovelace of Orangeburg. She was predeceased by a sister, Mattie Lovelace Fellers and a brother, Dury O. Lovelace.
Funeral for Louise L. Wicker will be conducted at 4:00 P. M. Sunday at the Central United Methodist Church by the Rev. Van Thomas and Mr. Ray Wicker. Interment will be in Rosemont Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3:00 to 3:45 P. M. Sunday in Henry Hall of Central United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, PO Box 67, Newberry, SC 29108.
Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com
Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College St., Newberry is assisting the family.

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Ruth Clary Price April 22, 2003

Ruth Clary Price, 85, widow of James Steven Price, died Tuesday, April, 22, 2003. Mrs. Price was born on August 9, 1917 in Newberry, a daughter of the late Matthew Wills and Eva Bouknight Clary. Mrs. Price was a Class of 1938 graduate of Newberry College and a member of the Newberry College Singers. She was a life-long member of the First Baptist Church where she sang in the choir for over 30 years. She retired from the South Carolina National Bank after 30 years of service.
Mrs. Price is survived by a twin sister, Ruby Clary Glenn of Greenwood; a daughter and son-in-law, Eve Price and Alan Powell of Columbia; a son and daughter-in-law, James Steven Price, Jr. and Shirley Chaples Price of Charleston; grandchildren, Paige White of Atlanta, Lauren Harris of Charlotte, Clary and Grayson Powell of Columbia, and Jeff Mackin of Port Orange, FL; nieces and nephews, Elaine and Joseph Verdol, and Dallas Glenn and families of Atlanta; Owen and Don Clary and families of Columbia, and Betsy Smith and family of Greenville; and great-grandsons Corey White and Caleb Harris. Mrs. Price is survived by the families of her deceased husband. She was predeceased by her brothers, Matthew Wilson Clary, Benjamin Owen Clary and James McVey Clary.
Funeral services for Ruth Clary Price will be conducted at 1:00 P. M. Saturday, April 26, 2003, at the First Baptist Church by the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Harmon. Interment will be in the Rosemont Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 P. M. at the Whitaker Funeral Home.
Memorial may be made to the First Baptist Church of Newberry, 807 Caldwell Street, Newberry, SC 29108.
Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.
Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College Street, Newberry, SC is assisting the family.

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Charles E. Liebmann, Jr. April 11, 2003

Charles E. Liebmann, Jr., 76, of 342 SC Highway 121, Prosperity, died Friday, April 11, 2003 at the Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital.
Mr. Liebmann was born on July 24, 1926 in Philadelphia PA, a son of the late Charles E. and Helen Halbgewechs Liebmann. Mr. Liebmann was a Navy veteran of WW II and he was a retired milk salesman with Abbott’s Dairies. He was a member of Wood Wire Metal Lathers/ Carpenters Union, Local 53 and Teamsters Union Local 463
Mr. Liebmann is survived by two daughters, Charleene Liebmann Ryan of Prosperity and Miriam Edith Liebmann of Weldon NC; one son, Charles Edwin Liebmann, III of Lansdowne PA; one sister, Jane M. Wick of Chalfonte PA; and a brother, Theodore Liebmann of Waymart PA.
Funeral services for Charles E. Liebmann, Jr. will be conducted at 1:00 PM Thursday, April 17, 2003 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church by the Rev. Father David Stewart.
The family will be at the residence, 342 SC Highway 391, Prosperity and will receive friends following the funeral service in the social hall of the church. They ask all attending to join them in a meal during the visitation
Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.
Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College Street, Newberry, SC is assisting the family

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Thelma Oliver Derrick April 13, 2003

Thelma Oliver Derrick, of the Lowman Home, White Rock, SC, widow of Charles F. “Preacher” Derrick, died Sunday, April, 13, 22, 2003 at the Lexington Medical Center.
Mrs. Derrick was born on April 4, 1914 in Chapin; she was the daughter of the late W. O’Neal and Brinnie Shealy Oliver. She was a retired employee of Belks, where she worked for 32 years. She was a member of Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church, the Lexington Chapter #176 Order of the Eastern Star, and the AARP.
Mrs. Derrick is survived by a sister-in-law, Mattie L. Oliver of Chester; a niece, Doris J. Oliver of Chester; and two nephews, Homer L. Oliver and Carroll L. Oliver both of Chester. She was predeceased by her brothers, T. Sease Oliver, E. Elbert Oliver, and Harold H. Oliver and a sister, Pearle Swittenburg.
Funeral services for Thelma Oliver Derrick will be conducted at 3:00 P. M. Tuesday
at Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church by the Rev. Henri Bishop. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 12:30 P.M. Tuesday at the Whitaker Funeral Home, Chapin.

Memorials may be to Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 8., Chapin, SC 29036.
Messages to the family may be sent via email to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com
Whitaker Funeral Home, 939 Chapin Road, Chapin is assisting the family.

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Rose Sclafani Iacono April 8, 2003

Rose Sclafani Iacono, 86, of 306 Mallard Drive, Chapin, widow of Michael Iacono, died Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at her residence.
Mrs. Iacono was born on March 10, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Vincent and Anna Sclafani. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and the Chapin AARP.
Mrs. Iacono is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and Linda Iacono of Chapin and David and Arlene Iacono of Westminister, MD; four grandchildren, Jennifer Iacono Meyer, Laura Iacono, Stacey Iacono, and Jeanine Iacono; three great-grandchildren, Christopher Meyer, Ashley and Brittney Iacono.
Funeral Mass for Rose Sclafani Iacono will be conducted at 11:00 A. M. Saturday at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church by the Father Andrew Vollkommer. Interment will be in Cathederl Cemetery in Scranton, PA.
Rosary will be recited at 5:30 P. M. Friday at the Whitaker Funeral Home, Chapin. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:30 P. M. Friday at the Whitaker Funeral Home, Chapin.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, % Helen Beebe, 18 Tailers Trail, Leesville, SC 29070.
Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.
Whitaker Funeral Home, 939 Chapin Road, Chapin is assisting the family.

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Sadie Lester Crooks April 7, 2003

Sadie Lester Crooks, 91, of White Oak Manor, Newberry, widow of Tom P. Crooks, died Monday, April 7, 2003.
Mrs. Crooks was born on May 21, 1911 in Prosperity, a daughter of the late William Marcus and Hattie Belle Connelly Lester. She was a graduate of Appalachian State College and did post graduate studies at Winthrop College and Columbia College.
Mrs. Crooks taught public school in South Carolina and North Carolina and retired from Newberry College as assistant of Student Affairs. She was honored by the Newberry College Student Government Association naming an award in her honor, the “Sadie Crooks Award,” which is given to an Administrator each Awards Day. She was a life member of the Newberry College Women’s Club.
Mrs. Crooks was an active member of Central United Methodist Church, a life member of the Garden Club of South Carolina, the Jasper Chapter of the DAR, the Kenelm Winslow Chapter of the Colonial Dames, XVII Century and the Calvin Crozier Chapter of the UDC. She was a member and past-president of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 24, past president of the Newberry Business and Professional Women Club. She served on the Community Hall Commission since 1952, and served on the Clemson Extension Homemakers Council.
Mrs. Crooks is survived by five nephews, Arthur L. Shealy of Jacksonville, FL, William M. Lester of Valdosta, GA, James L. Lester of Augusta, GA, Marcus H. Lester of Prosperity, and Rev. B. Marion Crooks of Greenville; a niece, Jackie C. Mount of Pomaria. She was predeceased by three sisters, Hattie Belle Lester, Bonnie L. Shealy and Violet Lester; two brothers, William M. Lester and Marcus H. Lester.
Funeral services for Sadie Lester Crooks will be conducted at 11:00 A. M. Thursday at the Whitaker Funeral Home by the Rev. Van Thomas and the Rev. B. Marion Crooks. Interment will be in Graham Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 10:45 A. M. Thursday at the Whitaker Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Newberry College, 2100 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108 or to Central United Methodist Church, PO Box 67, Newberry, SC 29108.
Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.
Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College Street, Newberry, SC is assisting the family.

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William L. Timmons April 5, 2003

William L. Timmons, 63, of 146 Grants Acres Way, Prosperity, died Saturday, April 5, 2003 at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Timmons was born on July 23, 1940, a son of the late Julius E. and Nettie Edwards Timmons.
Mr. Timmons is survived by his wife, Debra Ann H. Timmons of the home ; a daughter, Angela Pitts of Chapin; two sisters and four brothers.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday in the Newberry Memorial Gardens
by the Rev. Terry Amick.
Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.
Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College St, Newberry, SC is assisting the family.

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Edward Fulmer April 6, 2003

Thomas Edward Fulmer, 55, of 414 Circle Drive, Prosperity, died Sunday, April 06, 2003 at his residence.
Mr. Fulmer was born on November 19, 1946 in Lexington County, a son of Inis McCormick Fulmer and the late Morgan Fulmer. He was retired from Cromer’s P-Nuts and was a 22 years veteran of the SC National Guard, Saluda Unit. He was a member of Wightman United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his mother of Ridge Spring, his wife, Carol Jean Garner Fulmer of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Tonya J. and Mike Rodgers of Prosperity; two sons, Thomas Edward Fulmer, Jr. of Monroe, NC and Travis Scott Fulmer of Dallas, TX; a step-son and daughter-in-law, Travis and Susan Chapman of Newberry; four sisters, Virginia Robertson of Saluda, Elizabeth Sox of Chapin, Vernell Collins of West Columbia, and Katherine Berry of Monetta; two brothers, Kenneth Wayne Fulmer of Ridge Spring and James David Fulmer of Leesville; four grandchildren, Dylan Fulmer and Jessica Chapman, both of Newberry, Alicyn Rodgers and Garrett Rodgers, both of Prosperity. He was predeceased by a brother, Broadus Fulmer.
Ed was always willing to lend to anyone a helping hand. He was a gentle man with a kind heart, a true friend, one you could always depend on. To Ed, family was something to cherish. In this belief he was steadfast and always there whether there be good times or bad. We have not lost this man we loved so much for whenever there is sunshine, we will see his smile and as surely as the rain will fall, so will follow the rainbow and Ed watching over us from a far.
Funeral services for Thomas Edward Fulmer will be conducted at 4:00 P. M. Tuesday at Wightman United Methodist Church by the Rev. Eddie Taylor. Interment will be in Newberry Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 7:00 to 8:30 P. M. Monday at the Whitaker Funeral Home. The family will be at the residence, 414 Circle Drive, Prosperity.
Memorials may be made to Wightman United Methodist Church, PO Box 376, Prosperity, SC 29127.
Messages to the family may be sent via email to notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.
Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College Street, Newberry, SC is assisting the family.

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Albert Pike Jones April 5, 2003

Albert Pike Jones, 79, of 288 Belfast Road, Newberry, died Saturday, April 05, 2003, at the Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Jones was born on January 23, 1924 in Charleston WV, a son of the late Dr. James Leslie and Marie Griffin Jones. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Mr. Jones served in the United States Army from 1941 until 1966, retiring as SFC. His first assignment was with the 83rd Horsedrawn Artillery at Ft. Jackson, SC. He later served with the 881st Field Artillery in Austria, Germany, Korea and Ft. Devens, MA. While in Germany, he participated in the crossing of the Elbe River with the 69th Infantry Division, Linking the United State’s and Russian troops during the final days of WW II in 1945. By invitation, he returned in 1996 and participated in the laying of the wreath at the Elbe.
In After serving two years as an advisor in the National Guard in Newberry, SFC Jones went to Seoul, Korea where he was bestowed the honor of directing his men to fire the 50 Gun Salute in tribute to slain President John F. Kennedy in 1963. He retired in 1966 at Ft. Devens and returned to make Newberry his home.
He received the American Defense Medal, American Theater Medal, Good Conduct Medal with five Bronze Loops, Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, WW II Victory Medal and numerous commendations.
Mr. Jones attended Christ School, Arden NC. He was a member of Ft. Jackson Masonic Lodge #374,the American Legion Post #24, Newberry, and the 69th Infantry Division Assn.
Mr. Jones is survived by his wife. Mary Ida “Mit” Turner Jones of the home; step-daughter, Candice R. Jones and husband, Albert L. Johnson, Jr. and their son, Trey “Pike’s Boy” Johnson of Manning; two nephews, William G. Jones of North Dakota and James L. Jones of Ohio; and devoted mother-in-law, Virginia G. Turner of Greenwood. He was predeceased by his first wife, Charlotte Schadtle Jones and their only child, Thomas Pike Jones.
Graveside funeral services with full Military Honors for Albert Pike Jones will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday in Spann Cemetery, Ward, SC by the Rev. Van B. Thomas, Jr.
No formal visitation is scheduled but viewing is available at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, PO Box 67, Newberry, SC 29108 or to the charity of one’s choice.
Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com
Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College St., Newberry is assisting the family.

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Minnie Edith "Edibo" Bouknight April 4, 2003

Minnie Edith Bouknight, affectionately know as “Edibo”, formerly of 1612 ½ First St., Newberry, died Friday, April 4, 2003 at the J.F. Hawkins Nursing home.
Ms Bouknight was born on May 26, 1909 in Newberry County, a daughter of the late Henry C. and Minnie Ellen Goree Bouknight.
She was a retired employee of Kendall Co., Oakland Plant. She was a devoted and loyal member of Lewis United Methodist Church.
Ms. Bouknight is survived by nieces, nephews, and devoted friends. She was predeceased by her brothers, Dewitt, Hugh “Buck”, and Justice “Jab” Bouknight.
Funeral services for Minnie Edit “Edibo’ Bouknight will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday at Lewis United Methodist Church by the Rev. Daniel Bradley and the Rev. Walter Green. Interment will be in Rosemont Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Lewis United Methodist Church, 1105 First St., Newberry SC 29108.
Active pallbearers will be nephews.
Messages to the family may be sent via email at notes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.
Whitaker Funeral Home, 1704 College Street, Newberry, SC is assisting the family.

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