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Thursday, March 22, 2007 LOCAL NEWS Alken Standard, Aiken, South Carolina Page edited by: Karen Herbold Dennis Harrison "June" Butter Jr. Mr. Harrison "June" Butler 77, departed this life on Thursday, March 15,2007, at the Azalea Wood Nursing Facility, Aiken, SC. Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 24, 2007, at 2 p.m. from the Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home Chapel.

Survivors include two stepdaughters, Annie Johnson and Cora Mae Butler, both of New Jersey; two brothers, Matthew Butler and Freddie Lee Butler, both of Aiken, SC; a devoted niece, Mae Bell Smith of Aiken, SC; a favorite great- niece, Bria Dukes of Aiken, SC; 1 and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and i friends. Mr. Butler was a native of Edgefield, SC, but lived in Aiken, SC, most of his life. At an early age he joined Shaws Creek Baptist Church, Trenton, SC, and later became a mem- ber of Hayden Baptist Church, Aiken. Friends may call at the residence of the niece, Mae Bell Smith, 1512-C Hampton Ave, N.W., or Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home.

Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home, Aiken, SC Lizzie Lee Dennis Lizzie Lee Dennis, of 616 Marlboro Street N.E., Aiken, South Carolina, passed away at her residence, Tuesday, March 20, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Tedora Sloan- Dennis and John Lewis Dennis. She graduated from Reed Street High School in Anderson, S.C. She attended college at South Carolina State where she received her bachelor's degree and later received her master's degree from North Carolina Central University. Ms.

Dennis worked for the School District of Aiken County where she was a Librarian at Schofield High School and later Aiken High School for well over 30 years. She was a member of Cumberland AME Church where she served on the Women Missionary Society, Stewardess Board and worked as the Florist for the church. She leaves to cherish three sisters, Ello Dennis of Rochester, New York, Vivian Williams and Elease (Jerry) Clinkscales, both of Anderson, S.C.; Millicent Ruffm, goddaughter, nieces, nephews and a host of many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Luther Dennis Clinton Dennis and Joseph Dennis. Memorial services will be on Thursday, March 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.

at the Cumberland AME Church, 111 Kershaw Aiken, S.C. Gravesite services will be held on Saturday, March 24 at noon in Anderson, S.C., at the Anderson Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be made in memory of Lizzie Lee Dennis to Hospice of Aiken, S.C, Marcus D. Brown Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Send your messages of condolence online at www.mar- cusdbrownfuneralhome.com.

Lisa Madison Pecor Mrs. Lisa Madison Pecor, 38, of 340 Cox Avenue, Aiken, SC, died Friday, March 16, 2007, at her residence. Funeral service will be Friday, March 23, 2007, at 1 p.m. at Beulah Grove Baptist Church, Augusta, GA. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Langley, SC.

Survivors include her parents, Emerson and Audrey West Sr. of Augusta, GA; one daughter, Lacorya Newsome of Augusta, GA; four sisters, Sandra Stokes, Jovanna Key and Camethia West, all of Augusta, GA, and Stephanie Sullivan of Aiken, SC; two brothers, Xavier Madison of Aiken, SC, and Emerson West Jr. of Augusta, GA; maternal grandmother, Amanda Glanton of Graniteville, SC; paternal grandparents, Charles and Cattie West of Savannah, GA. She was a graduate of Midland Valley High School and Aiken Technical College. Friends may call at the residence of her grandmother, Amanda Glanton, 1163 Mt.

Arthur Graniteville, SC, or at Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home, Aiken, SC. DEATHS AND FUNERALS James Patrick Florida Sr. AUGUSTA, Ga. Entered into rest, Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at his residence, Mr. James Patrick Florida 67, husband of Mary Prather Florida.

Mr. Florida was a native of Flint, MI, and resided in the Augusta area for the past 49 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr.

Florida worked for 26 years with the Richmond County Sheriff's Department where he was selected as Deputy of the Year in 1970. He was a member of the South Augusta Exchange Club from 1978 until 1989 and was chosen Exchang- ite of the Year in 1984; a member of the Richmond Masonic Lodge No. 412 and a member of the First Baptist Church of Augusta and the Cason Bruker Sunday School Class. Family members in addition to his wife include his sons and daughters-in-law, James "Jimmy" Florida and wife Angela of North Augusta, SC, Andrew "Andy" Florida and wife "Stephanie" of Augusta; grandchildren, James Florida III, Brandi Florida, Joel Florida, Meghan Florida, Oracle Florida; sister, Peggy (Don) Grove; brothers, Bill, Bob (Clara), David (Janice), Joe (Sue), Tom (Verna), John and Mike (Carol) Florida, all of Michigan; and sister-in-law, Karen. Mr.

Florida was preceded in death by his sister, Geneiveve, and brother, Sam Florida. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 23, 2007, at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Augusta with Dr. Jake Malone and Chaplain Ken Gross officiating. Pallbearers will be Duane Usry, John Florida, Mike Florida, Barry Playford, Skip Playford, Robert Hawes, Ernest Odom Fred Bruggemann, Sheriff Ronnie Strength, Ken Eskew and Henry Black.

Honorary pallbearers will be Cason Bruker Sunday School Class and the Richmond County Sheriff's Department. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family or to First Baptist Church of Augusta, 3500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30909. A memorial service under the auspices of Richmond Lodge No. 412 will be held Thursday evening beginning at 7 p.m.

with visitation to follow until 9 p.m. at Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet. com. Wanda McBryar WINDSOR Wanda McBryar, a daughter of the late Richard and Wava (Cutter) Vanderburg, was born in Dover, New Jersey.

She went to be with the Lord, at her home in Windsor, SC, on March 19, 2007, at the age of 59. Wanda accepted Christ when she was 19 and continued walking with her Lord until the day she went to be with him. She was married to Lovoied (Mac) McBryar on December 7, 1970. Wanda was known for joyfulness and love for everybody. Site is survived by her beloved husband, Mac; three married daughters, Michelle (Greg) Jackson from Huntsville, AL; Tammy (Craig) Kellett and Miriam (Hank) Hunt, all of Fort Payne, AL; grandchildren, Adam, David, Hannah and Katie; sisters and brother, Karen, Linda and Roy.

Wanda is preceded in death by her son, Jeffery. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 23 at The Church at Williston, 273 Jasmine Lane, with visitation three hours prior to the service at the church. Pastors C.L. Lorick and Pat Quill will be officiating.

Folk Funeral Home, Williston, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our online registry at www. folkfuneralhome.com. 924 Hayne Avenue Aiken, South Carolina (803) 642-3456 Rev. Francis Miller SALUDA Rev.

Francis Allen Miller, 68, of 70 IN. Jefferson died Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at his residence. Born in Lexington County and a son of Angell Manley Miller and the late Paul Miller he was the husband of Ellen Rae Scurry Miller. Mr. Jvliller was a U.S.

Navy veteran. He retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglass and was a retired Baptist Minister. He was a former pastor of Ward Baptist Church, Rocky Creek Church and was founder and former pastor of New Horizon Baptist Fellowship. He was a lifetime member of Persimmon Hill Golf Club and a member of Chapel in the Woods. Surviving are his wife, Ellen Rae Scurry Miller of the home; his mother, Angell Manley Miller of Saluda; four daughters and two s6ns-in-law, Glenda M.

and Al Risinger of Saluda, Jane M. Good of Aiken, Karen M. and Jim Fulmer of Saluda and Margaret Angela Miller of Atlanta; two sisters, Dorothy Quattlebaum and Margurite Quattlebaum, both of Saluda; and six grandchildren and a grandson-in-law, Chad Risinger, Erin F. and Patrick Martin, Jesse Good, Robin Fulmer, Amanda Fulmer and Lacey Good. A brother, Paul Miller preceded Mr.

Miller in death. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at Ramey Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, March 24,2007, at New Horizon Baptist Fellowship with Rev. Jerry Brunson and Rev.

John Griffith officiating. Interment will follow in West Travis Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to New Horizon Baptist Fellowship 701 N. Jefferson Saluda, SC 29138 or Chapel in the Woods, 123 Holmes Stead, Batesburg, SC 29006. Juanita B.

Randall WARRENVILLE The funeral service for Mrs. Juanita Busbee Randall of Warrenville, SC, beloved wife of Billy Ray Randall, will be conducted today, Thursday, March 22, 2007, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Napier Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Williams officiating. The interment will follow in the Graniteville Cemetery.

Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main Street, Graniteville, SC 29829. John R. Sampson ORLANDO, Fla. Funeral services for John R. Sampson, 79, of Orlando, will be held in the Cornish Chapel St.

Thaddeus Episcopal Church at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 24. The Reverend Ella Breckenridge will officiate. Mr. Sampson died Sunday, March 4, 2007, at his residence.

He is survived by his son, John Christopher of Orlando, FL; his former wife, Joan of Columbus, OH; five stepsib- lings, Jeff, Mike, Kim Ann, Tim and Tammie; his brother, Edwin (Bobbie) of Aiken, SC; his sister, Beatrice Van Welde of Holmes Beach, FL; nieces, Kathleen Wise (Frank) of Aiken, SC; Mary Clementson (Douglas) of Midlothian, VA; nephew, Peter Sampson (Lynn) of Aiken, SC, and their families. He attended schools in Upper Arlington, OH, and was a graduate of Ohio State University. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was a real estate developer in Columbus, OH, and Statesboro, GA.

Memorials may be made to St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church Permanent Cemetery Fund, 125 Pendleton Aiken, SC 29801. Shellru use Funeral Home, 924 Hayne Aiken, SC 715 East Pine Log Road Aiken, South Carolina 29803 (803) 641-4401 Services today Raymond Lee Dom- browskl, 1 p.m., Montegut Fire Station, Montegut, La. Anna Lee Spriggs Lookahill, 1 p.m., South Aiken Presbyterian Church Curtis Haskell Chavis, 10 a.m., George Funeral Home Cremation Center Pearl Hendrix Keller, noon, St. Mary Help of Christians Juanita Busbee Randall, 3 p.m., Chapel of Napier Funeral Home Lizzie Lee Dennis, 6 p.m., Cumberland AME Church Leila Gibson Rollins RUBY Mrs.

Leila Gibson Rollins, age 83, died Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at her home. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Friday, March 23, 2007, at Thompson Creek Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2007, at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Chesterfield, SC.

Mrs. Rollins was born in Chesterfield County, SC, a daughter of the late D.F. "Doc" and Mary Eliza Davis Gibson. She was a former employee of Sacony Industries and a member of Thompson Creek Baptist Church. Leila was an avid gardener, seamstress, and homemaker.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to all her family. Mrs. Rollins was the youngest of 11 children and was preceded in death by her husband, Everett A. Rollins, in March of 2005; her 6 brothers, Thurman, Nelson, Duncan, Frank, Newsom, and Woodrow Gibson; and by her 4 sisters, Sarah Home, Dora Brock, Leona Freeman, and Nancy Sink. She is survived by her son, James Calvin (Bonnie) Rollins of Ruby, SC; three daughters, Betty (Riley) Moss and Emma (Bill) Lambert of Ruby, SC, and Vivian (Ron) Moseley of Aiken, SC; eight grandchildren, Patrick (Micha) Moss, Kip (Elizabeth) Moss, of Chesterfield, SC; James (Darlene) Rollins, Wade (Teresa) Lambert, Matthew (Rhonda) Lambert, of Ruby, SC; Shannon (Roger) Emfinger of Winnsboro, Louisiana; Mary Alice Lambert of Charlotte, NC; and Allen Moseley of Aiken, SC; eight great-grandchildren, Declan, Blake, Malarie, Ava, Taylor, Bailey, Eden, and Lillian.

She is also survived by her caregivers, Jenny Melton, Martha Deese, Tammy Gordon, and Louise Burch. Memorials may be made to Thompson Creek Baptist Church "Meals on Wheels" Sharon Sweat, 48 Herbie Lane, Chesterfield, SC, or to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709. Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Rollins Family. OBIT POLICY The Aiken Standard publishes a daily listing of obituary notices with the following guidelines.

Up to 16 lines of the notice, including headline, are printed free of charge the first time an obituary is run. Additional lines will be run for a fee. Information is to be submitted by a funeral home and is subject to editing for style. Funeral homes can assist with details and with charges. The deadline for submitting obituary notices is 7 p.m.

every day. For additional information call 648-2311. Descendant of ex-Aiken mayor dies in Florida Henderson's great-granddaughter donated 200 acres to SCDNR in 1993 By SUZANNE R. STONE Staff writer A longleaf pine ecosystem in Aiken County forms a permanent memorial not only to former Aiken mayor Frank P. Henderson, but now to his great-granddaughter as well.

Rosetta Miller of New York City, Sarasota, and Pawleys Island, died in her sleep at her home in Sarasota on Feb. 17, 2007. Miller, a native of Columbia, was 71 at the time of her death. Her ashes are to be buried in her family plot in Aiken, and a memorial service was to be held in New York, according to published reports in the Newark (N.J.) Star-Ledger. Miller bequeathed 200 acres in Aiken County to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for the formation of the pine ecosystem in 1993 and requested it be dedicated in memory of the late Mayor Henderson.

Henderson was elected mayor of Aiken in 1890, according to Allen Riddick of the Aiken County Historical Society. "The specific area she donated is housing a longleaf ecosystem. Longleaf pine used to be 90 million acres for their total range, and it's been decimated down to about 3 million acres. With her con- tribution, we're able to add to the restoration effort for this specific and special habitat. It has a lot of diversity to it, and there's such a loss of that habitat that regenerating this diversified habitat is one of DNR's missions," said Brett Moule, manager of the Henderson Heritage Preserve.

Miller is survived by her husband, Samuel Miller, director emeritus of the Newark Museum. He and Rosetta Miller were major supporters of the museum, and her fundraising efforts were cited as key in a 1989 museum renovation designed by noted architect Michael Graves. Miller was valedictorian of her class at Dreher High School in Columbia and received voice training in New York. She pursued a performing career on New York's cabaret circuit, but retired from the stage in 1977 upon her marriage to Samuel Miller. She brought her flair for the performing arts to her fundraising and publicity, efforts for the Newark Museum through the years, according to published reports.

Her philanthropic efforts also benefited the World Monument Fund and its Preah Khan temple restoration efforts in Angkor, Cambodia. Contributions in Miller's memory can be made to the Newark Museum, 49 Washington Newark, N.J. 07012. Contact Suzanne Stone at com. UPCOMING EVENTS Learning Center to offer info meetings Southern Wesleyan University's North Augusta Learning Center, 802 East Martintown Road, is hosting informational meetings about adult degree programs.

Meetings will be held March 26 at 5:30 p.m. Saturday meetings will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information, please call (803)819-1106. Poland Wlodzimirez Cimo- szewicz will give a public address on the Furman University campus Tuesday, March 27 at 8 p.m. in the Younts Conference Center.

His lecture, which is free and open to the public, is titled "Entering a Uniting Europe: The Polish Experience." For more information, contact the Riley Institute at (864) 2943327 or visit their website at rileyinstitute.org. SRS CAB to hold Join Christian bimonthly meeting women for evening The Savannah River Site (SRS) Citizens Advisory Board will hold its bimonthly meeting March 26-27 at the North Augusta Community Center, 495 Brookside North Augusta. Committees will meet in combined session on Monday, March 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. to discuss groundwater strategy, hear a status update on the SRS budget and discuss draft motions. The full board will meet Tuesday, March 27 from 8:30 a.m.

to 4 p.m. All meetings are open to the public. 'Real Women' to be shown at USCA Real Women Have Curves will be shown Tuesday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. in Penland room 106 at USC Aiken as part of the American Democracy Project Film Series. For more information, please call Dr.

Ann Marie Popp at (803) 641-3 526. The cost is $1 for USCA students and $2 all others. Ex Poland PM to speak at Furman Former Prime Minister of Aiken Christian Women's Connection will be having an Evening of Desserts Designs on Tuesday, March 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Aiken Conference Center in the Alley. The cost is $8 and will include a variety of desserts, coffees and teas.

There will be a fashion show courtesy of The Closet Connection, 111 York Aiken, and also by Kidos Moms 2, 361 Furys Ferry Road, Augusta. Our speaker for the evening is Karolyn Hawley from Cummings, Ga. She will share her journey of being adopted from Korea by a loving American family and overcoming a "true identity crisis." Reservations will be taken by Shirley at 649-6697. All are invited to attend. City will offer shag lessons The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will offer Shag Dance Class beginning March 28 and meet Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

at the Weeks Center. The cost is $80 per couple. Registration will be taken in pairs only. Helping the world hear better FREE Hearing Exam 30-Day trial period on all hearing aids 121 Aurora Place Suite Aiken, SC 803-642-1919.