Raymond Meredith Unser
CARTERSVILLE, GA - Raymond Meredith Unser of Cartersville, GA passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, February 13, 2016. A service to celebrate his life was held on February 22 at 1 pm at the Georgia National Cemetery near Canton, GA. The family will receive friends at the Collins Funeral Home in Acworth, Ga. prior to the service, beginning at 10:30am.
Ray was born in Norfolk, VA and graduated from Portlock High School in June of 1939. He went on to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA to get his Mechanical Engineering degree and graduated in December of 1943. He worked for Westinghouse Electric as a graduate student but then enlisted in the Navy in March 1944. He served in the Navy on the USS Clarke Count/ LST- 601 during most of World War II in the Mediterranean unloading aviation gas and supplies for the US Air Force in Italy and also the British Air Force off the coast of Greece. They also helped in moving Fifth Army troops to Marseille, France.
After the war, Ray married Hazel Shackelford who he had dated while attending Virginia Tech. They wed on August of 1946 and Ray resumed his career with Westinghouse Electric in Pittsburgh. They moved to Hampton, SC in the early 1950’s and became active in the community through their Clothes Closet Ministry with the First Baptist Church of Hampton. Ray was also a member of the Evergreen Lodge #153 in Hampton and enjoyed his time with friends in their community and attending their children’s various sports activities. Ray and Hazel later moved to Acworth, GA in October of 2005 so they could be closer to their children and enjoy time with their family.
Ray is survived by his son, Robert F. “Bob” and Teresa Unser of Cartersville, his daughter Jody U. and Jerry Fisher of Roswell, GA and his sister Thelma and Ame’ Amerson of Virginia Beach, VA. The family has requested that any memorials that may be made in Ray’s honor be directed to the Clothes Closet at the First Baptist Church of Hampton, 305 Oak Street, Hampton, SC 29924.
For those who wish to share online condolences may be left for the family by visiting our website: www.collinsfuneralhome.org. Collins Funeral Home, Acworth, was in charge of the arrangements.
James Steven “Stevie” Hill
EARLY BRANCH - Mr. James Steven “Stevie” Hill of Cat Branch Road near Early Branch, died Sunday, March 13, 2016 at his residence.
Mr. Hill was born in Colleton County, a son of the late Otis and Mary Ginn Hill. He was a retired painter, enjoyed fishing and playing pool. He was a member of the Grays Church of God of Prophecy.
Surviving are: His wife: Betty Rhoden Hill of Early Branch; Son: Kevin Ashley Hill “Tanya” of Walterboro; Daughter: Katina Lauren Jones of Mt. Pleasant; Step Son: Otis Rhoden Jr. of Grays; and Sister: Shelly Roberts of Sniders. There are 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Mr. Hill was predeceased by a Step Daughter: JoAnn Simmons.
Graveside services were held 3 PM Tuesday, March 15, 2016 in the Davis Family Cemetery, directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home in Hampton.
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Lucas Poston
HAMPTON - Mr. Lucas Poston of Mulberry Street West, in Hampton, died Friday, March 11, 2016 in Roper Hospital in Charleston.
Mr. Poston was born in Florence County, a son of the late Luther and Inez Powell Poston. He had retired from Sprint Telephone Company as an Area Manager after 37 years of service. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of the Hampton Fire Department for 31 years, retiring as Captain. He was a member of the Hampton First Baptist Church where he was active with many church ministries and was a Deacon.
Surviving are: His wife: Patricia Ann Davis Poston of Hampton; Sons: David Lucas Poston “Lori” of Yemassee, and Robert Anderson “Robbie” Poston “Mary Beth” of Estill; Daughters: Carol Ann Poston Pitman of Hampton, Laura Poston Eaddy of Charleston, and Brana Poston Freeman “Gary” of Hampton; Brothers: James and Eugene Poston of Johnsonville. There are 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 P.M. Monday in the Hampton First Baptist Church, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery.
Visitation was Sunday from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, located at 300 Mulberry Street West in Hampton, and Monday until 1 P.M. when the casket will be placed in the church prior to services. The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the Hampton First Baptist Church, 305 Oak Street, East, Hampton, S.C. 29924.
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Adrene Rivers Johnson Chassereau
HAMPTON - Mrs. Adrene Rivers Johnson Chassereau of Bamberg Highway near Hampton died Thursday, March 10, 2016 in the Lowcountry Assisted Living Facility in Ehrhardt.
Mrs. Chassereau was born in Hampton County, a daughter of the late F. D. Johnson and Inez Rivers Johnson. She began her career working in the family business, J. H. Rivers and Sons in Hampton, and later worked for Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store for 46 years, where she was the head cashier and bookkeeper. She was a member of the Hampton 1st Baptist Church where she was very active with her Sunday School Class, the Hospitality Committee and the Clothes Closet Ministry. She dearly loved her God, family, church, friends and her special pets.
Surviving are: Her husband: Carl Wyman Chassereau of Hampton; Son: Ron Chassereau “Janet” of Hampton; Nephews/Brothers: George W. Godley Jr. “Caroll” of Beaufort, NC, James F. Godley “Doris” and Johnson Godley “Susan” all of Hampton; Grandchildren: Rhonda C. Jones “Josh” of Lodge, Blake D. Chassereau of Hampton; and Great Grandchildren: Peighton and Easton Jones, as well as, a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held 3 PM Sunday, March 13, 2016 in the Hampton 1st Baptist Church, with burial in the Johnson-St. Paul Cemetery in Hampton, directed by Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home.
The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the Johnson-St. Paul Cemetery, 540 Co Op Road, Hampton SC 29924, or the Hampton 1st Baptist Church, 305 Oak Street East, Hampton SC 29924.
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Daisy Mae Cook
ISLANDTON - Miss Daisy Mae Cook of Moselle Road near Islandton, died Thursday, March 10, 2016 in the Colleton Medical Center.
Miss Cook was born in Colleton County, a daughter of the late Daniel Walter and Dessie Sullivan Cook. She had retired from Devan Manufacturing Company in Allendale after 40 years of service, and attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Moselle.
Surviving are: Two brothers: Ed Ray Cook of Islandton and Roy Henry Cook of Dorchester; Two sisters: Urell Stone of Islandton and Fay Bouknight of Irmo; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held 3 PM Sunday, March 13, 2016 in the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home in Hampton, conducted by Rev. Michael Polk, with burial in the Carter’s Ford Baptist Church Cemetery in Lodge.
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Thomas Wilkins Nations, Jr.
EARLY BRANCH - Mr. Thomas Wilkins Nations, Jr., 71, of Early Branch, entered into rest Thursday, March 10, 2016 at his residence.
Funeral services were held 2 pm, Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort.
Born June 9, 1944 in Greenville, he was a son of the late Thomas Wilkins Nations, Sr. and Annie Lee Smith Nations. He served his country faithfully in the United States Marine Corps, having been in Vietnam. He retired as a Supervisor in the spinning room from JP Stevens. He was a member of Spirit of Life Ministries and loved hunting, fishing and especially taking care of his dog, Kane.
Surviving are: his wife, Barbara Ann Thames Nations of Early Branch; children, Crystal Nations of Greenville, Thomas Scott Nations of Greenville, and Theresa Stephens of Dorchester; sisters, Carolyn Marla of Greenville and Margaret Parler of Greenville; 11 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Marla and Gail Rice.
THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, VARNVILLE – HAMPTON CHAPEL, 1074 Yemassee Highway, Varnville, 803.943.5016 was in charge of the arrangements. Visit the guestbook online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com