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Page 2B, THE TIMES AND DEMOCRAT. Orangeburg, S.C.. Friday, December 1, 1989 Obituaries Recycle Gol. Albert J. Thackston decorated war veteran, dies Continued from Page 1B company which collects the used substance, while the newspapers were delivered to Calhoun Academy, she said.

The academy is conducting its own newspaper drive. Another recycling day is tentatively set for Jan. 13 at a location yet to be announced, Peter said. Although the high number of participants surprised Peter, he said the turnout was about what group member Maggie Etheredge expected. In addition to collecting reusable goods, the group also picked up more people interested in promoting recycling, Peter said.

Money collected from the redemption the amount was not yet available from the recycling company will be used to cover expenses of the non-profit community group and possibly fund future community environmental projects, Peter said. Homecoming infantry, signal, command and general staff schools. He also attended the Navy War College. He was professor of military science and tactics, commandant of cadets and dean of men at Clemson College. He served at the plans division headquarters of the U.S.

Army Pacific. He was head of the plans division of CINCPAC and commanding officer of the 47th Infantry at Fort Dix, N. J. He was also secretary of the Joint Strategic Survey Committee and Joint Chiefs of Staff Organization from 1952 to 1956. During his service, he received the Legion of Merit, with Oak Leaf Cluster; Commendation Ribbon with Medal Pendant; the American Defense Service Medal, with Foreign Service Clasp; the American Campaign Medal; the Asiatic-Pacific Medal; the Euro pean-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal; the World War II Victory Medal; and the National Defense Service Medal.

Col. Thackston was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was dean of students emeritus of Presbyterian College and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Clinton and the Clinton Kiwanis Club. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Julia Dukes Thackston of the home; four daughters, Susan Thackston Clark and Nancy Thackston Nettles, both of Spartanburg, Carolyn Thackston Snyder of Lawrenceville, N.J., and Dorothy Thackston Lam-bright of Brunswick, a sister, Dorothy Thackston Todd of Orangeburg; and nine grandchildren.

Friends may call at the resi- Continued from Page 1B set for 4 p.m. in the Whittaker V. Middleton Fine Arts Center. Guest speaker will be James K. Davis vice president for corporate relations of Georgia Power Co.

Four persons will be given Presidential Citations Sunday for their service and contributions to the college. They are Rodelle Lawrence of the Xerox local businessman James Elmore, outstanding alumnae Gloria Kirkland and the Rev. Eben Taylor, whose challenge to a Funds Continued from Page IB at the last minute," she said. When applying people are being asked if they would like food or toys, but if they have small children there may be the need for both. Persons seeking aid must bring some type of identification and all the information is confidential.

Yet clients must give the Salvation Army the right to release their names for clearance through the Department of Social Services and other organizations to avoid duplication. And as of Thursday, most applicants had received DSS clearance, said Maj. Costner. The Palmetto Street of ice will accept applications through Dec. 1 and Monday, Dec.

4, through Friday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meanwhile, since clothing is plentiful it is not required that people in need apply for this form of aid. Instead, these persons may come by the Salvation Army headquarters located on Broughton Street during regular operating hours.

Mrs. Costner said based on need, a person can come in and CLINTON, S.C. Col. Albert Jerome Thackston 85, of Skylyn Place in Spartanburg and an Orangeburg native who was a decorated war veteran, died Thursday at Skylyn Health Center in Spartanburg following an extended illness. Graveside funeral services with full military honors will be held at 2 p.m.

Saturday at Memo-rial Park Cemetery in Orangeburg, with Dr. Joe Brooks officiating. Col. Thackston was born in Orangeburg, a son of the late Dr. Albert Jerome Thackston Sr.

and Lillian Phillips Thackston. Col. Thackston was retired from the U.S. Army with 30 years of service. He was an honor military graduate of Clemson College in 1926 and attended several military schools, including tank, Mrs.

Jackie Bilton CROSS, S.C. Mrs. Jackie Lebby Bilton, 47, of P.O. Box 178, Cross, died Thursday at Medical University Hospital in Charleston following a brief illness. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m.

Saturday at Friendship United Methodist Church in Cross, with the Rev. Robert Way officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The casket will be placed in the church at 9 a.m. Pallbearers will be Jerry Truesdale, Michael Bilton, Ellison Singletary, Derwood Copeland, Steve Griebe, Joe Rudd, O'dell Shuler and George Thompson.

Mrs. Bilton was born in Moncks Corner, a daughter of Davis E. Lebby and Anges Cross Lebby. She was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church, its UMW, the Women's Aglow Fellowship and the Christian Women's Association and a member of the Columbia College Alumnae. Survivors include her husband, Delbert Bilton of the home; her parents of Cross; a daughter, Mrs.

Annette Ghan of Little Rock, a son, Del Bilton of Cross; a brother, Capt. Davis Lebby Jr. of Riverdale, and a grandson. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Av-inger Funeral Home in Holly Hill.

Friends may call at the residence and at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be made to Friendship United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 189, Cross, S.C. 29436. Mrs.

Idell G. Bonaparte ST. MATTHEWS, S.C. The funeral for Mrs. Idell Givance Bonaparte, 85, of 603 Calhoun Road, St.

Matthews, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, with the Rev. George R. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jesse Albert, John-E. Bonaparte J.D. Dickerson, Ernest Govan, Mallie Q. Jackson and George Turkvan. The casket will be placed in the church at noon.

Mrs. Bonaparte died Monday. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ezekiel Givance.

She attended the public schools of Calhoun County and was a member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church, the Union Progressive Society, the Calhoun County NAACP, Friendly Community Club, Calvary Ladies Union and the Senior Choir of her church. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Caring Group and was the widow of Joseph 0. Bonaparte. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Evelyn B.

Haigler and Mrs. Willie C. (Margaret) Jackson, both of St. Matthews, Mrs. William (Virginia) Merritt of Passaic, N.J., and Mrs.

Cato (Adelaide) Goodwine of Aberdeen, N.J.; a son, James L. Bonaparte of Springfield, a foster son, Joe Nathan Hart of Far Rockaway, N.Y.; five sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Mitchell, Mrs. Nettie Moss, Mrs. Whilamenia Mintz and Mrs.

Marie Johnson, all of St. Matthews, and Mrs. Ethel Perry of Orangeburg; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Carson's Funeral Home in St.

Mat Former SCEA head McMillan convicted on molestation Col. Albert J. Thackston Jr. dence of his daughter, Mrs. W.P.

Clark, 1535 Barbery Lane, Spartanburg. Gray Funeral Home of Clinton is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests memorials be made to the Hospice of Spartanburg, co The Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. late James Brown and was the widow of Henry Middleton. Survivors include six children, Dorothy Sistrunk Johnson of Orangeburg, Eugene Brown of Columbia, Lurene Smith of Vaux Hall, N.J., and Janet Brown-Logan, Jesse Brown and George Nathan Brown, all of Yonkers, N.Y.; three brothers, Jack Wolley and Hubert Wolley, both of Orangeburg, and Cleveland Wolley of Queens, N.Y.; three sisters, Mary Baker of Orangeburg and Rosalee Hibbler and Beulah Mae Bonapart, both of Brooklyn, N.Y.; 24 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the residence and at the funeral home. Joseph Washington BROOKLYN, N.Y. Joseph Washington, 51, of 395 Lavonia died Monday at St. Mary's Hospital following a brief illness. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m.

Saturday at Zion United Methodist Church in Cross, S.C., with the Rev. R.F. McFadden officiating. Burial will be in Spring Plain Cemetery in Cross, S.C. Mr.

Washington was born in Cross, S.C, a son of Herbert Washington and Rhena Nesbit Washington. He attended Central High School and moved to New York in 1956. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Rebecca Washington of Brooklyn; three daughters, Mrs. Beverly Davis, Mrs.

Belinda Sherry Turner and Ms. Cassandra Washington, all of Brooklyn; a son, Joseph Washington Jr. of Brooklyn; his parents of Cross, S.C; a brother, Raymond Washington of Brooklyn; and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.

Herbert Washington, Route 1, Box 205-D, Cross, S.C, and at Shuler-Mar-shall Funeral Home of Holly Hill, S.C. Mrs. Mattie Whaley SANTEE, S.C The funeral for Mrs. Mattie Watson Whaley, 72, of Route 1, Box 803, Santee, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Hill AME Church in Summerton, with the Rev.

Malachi L. Duncan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bobby Green, Edward Barnett, Johnny Ravenell, Maceo Oliver, Leon Richburg and Richard Robinson. Mrs.

Whaley died Wednesday. She was born in Clarendon County, a daughter of the late Flora Butler Watson and Hamlin Watson. She attended the public schools of Clarendon County. She was a member of Liberty Hill AME Church and served on Stewardess Board No. 2.

She was the widow of Clinton Whaley. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Margie W. Tilley and Mrs. Annie Lee W.

Smith, both of Santee; three sons, Fred Whaley of the home, Ernest Whaley of Fort Lauderdale, and Clinton Whaley Jr. of Lauderhill, a foster daughter, Mrs. Floree R. Dixon of Fort Lauderdale, four sisters, Mrs. Elnora Miller, Mrs.

Birdie Jef-fers, Mrs. Annie Lee Fulwood and Mrs. Beulah Trusdale, all of Baltimore; a brother, James Watson of the home; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the residence, Route 1, Box 803, Santee, and at Williams Funeral Home in Elloree. Happy Birthday GRANDPA OLIIM Lova, Curtis and Todd church congregation was instrumental in launching the campaign to retire the debt on the Jonas T.

Kennedy Health and Physical Education Center. The theme for the gala weekend is "Building Bridges through Education for the New Generation." Activities will include reunions of the classes of 1929, 1949, 1959, 1969 and 1979 and the Gamma Nu Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, whose brothers are celebrating their 40th anniversary. receive a voucher, then pick out their items. 'We don't want to embarass people or make them feel like they have to lose their dignity." Other relief efforts of the group include "Wishing Trees," through which the Salvation Army provides the names and ages of children to area businesses or organizations for placement on a Christmas tree. The person selec- ting a child is then asked to purchase a gift and return it wrapped before the deadline.

The effort is apparently going well and so far Quincy's and Southern Bell Telephone Pioneers are some of the participating organizations. Other places like mart and Sky City coordinate their own wishing trees, but it doesn't matter who, the important fact is that the children receive something for Christmas, she said. Also, the Salvation Army is con- tinuing to accept donations of canned food, toys and money. Since before Thanksgiving the Salvation Army has began receiving individual donations for its seasonal giving and as of Nov. 22 has raised $1,722.

McMillan was teaching psychology and science at Andrew Jackson Academy near Bamberg when he was charged but has since left the teaching profession. He was president of the SCEA in the early 1980s and again in 1987-88. He also served 14 years on Salley Town Council and ran unsuccessfully for House District 86 seat in 1984 and 1988. G81G Furniture, INC. "Where Quality Costs Less" 950 Chestnut St.

534-1 1 06 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ETHEL LUEMISIIER "SISTER" JORDAN who departed this life three years ago today, December 1, 1986. Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, to love and to cherish and never forget. Memories are treasures no one can steal, death leaves a wound no one can heal. God sent His Angels and took you away, please Dear God, tell her we love and miss her more each day. Sadly missed by, Mother, Brothers, Relatives Friends I thews.

Friends may call at the residence and at the funeral home. Mrs. Beulah Boyd JAMAICA, N.Y. The funeral for Mrs. Beulah Boyd, 55, of Jamaica, will be held at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday at Red Hill Baptist Church in Santee, S.C, with the Rev. Lucious Dixon officiating. Burial will be in Island Cemetery. Pallbearers will be trustees of Red Hill Baptist Church. Mrs.

Boyd died Sunday. She was born in Orangeburg County, a daughter of the late Adell Keller and Rodie Bell Keller. She was a member of Red Hill Baptist Church and served on the usher board. After moving to New York, she attended Kingdom Hall in New York. She was educated at Island School in Providence and did her college work in Augusta, Ga.

Survivors include her husband, Freddie Boyd of Jamaica, N.Y.; a son, Lawrence Milligan of Jamaica; a stepson, Maurice Boyd of Jamaica; two brothers, Esaw Keller and Henry Keller, both of Santee, S.C; and a sister, Ms. Rudean Keller of Santee, S.C The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Williams Funeral Home in Elloree, S.C. Friends may call at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.

Esaw Keller, Route 1, Box 565, Santee, S.C, and at the funeral home. Shelly Cleckley CORDOVA, S.C The funeral for Shelly Cleckley, 74, of Route 2, Box 4646, Cordova, will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Calvary United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Jack C. Washington, pastor, officiating.

Burial will be in Heavenly Rest Memorial Park. The casket will be placed in the church at 3 p.m. Mr. Cleckley died Wednesday. He was born in Orangeburg County, a son of the late Tom Cleckley and Cora Cleckley.

He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church of Cordova. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Sadie Cleckley of the home; 11 children, Shelly Cleckley Jr. of Fredricksburg, Alice P. Jones and Christina Griffith, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., Albertha Cleckley of Spartanburg, Tommie Cleckley, Willa Evans, Clara Thompson and James D.

Cleckley, all of Orangeburg, and Barbara Cleckley, Larry Cleckley and John Cleckley, all of Cordova; six brothers, Wilson Cleckley, Marthell Cleckley and Lou Matthew Cleckley, all of Orangeburg, John B. Cleckley of Plainfield, N.J., Gilbert Cleckley of Maryland and Solomon Cleckley of Cordova; six sisters, Almeta Salley of Orangeburg, Earnell Baker of Cordova, Lillie Mae Pelzer of Roosevelt, N.Y., Lillian Spells of Brooklyn, N.Y., Elouise Johnson of Washington, D.C., and Deana Anthony of Norway; 30 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Friends may call at the residence and at Simmons Funeral Home in Orangeburg. Albert Davis BOWMAN, S.C Albert Davis, 61, of Route 1, Box 1978, Bowman, died Thursday at The Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Funeral plans will be announced by Bethea's Funeral Home.

Friends may call at the residence and at the funeral home. William A. (Tom) Davis AIKEN, S.C. William Ansel (Tom) Davis, 62, of 7 Lamplight Aiken, died Wednesday at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga. Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Aiken, with the Rev.

Tom Golden and the Rev. Charles Wilson officiating. Mr. Davis was born in Aiken County, a son of the late John Thomas Davis and Carrie Preston Davis. He was a retired truck driver for and Grading Co.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary Louise Davis of Aiken; two sons, John W. Davis of Edgefield and Jonas Edward Davis of Aiken; two daughters, Daisey Mae Walker of Gloverville and Ruth Ann Key of Aiken; seven stepsons, Grady A. Wells, Johnny W. Wells, Charles F.

Wells and Harold R. Wells, all of Aiken, Lee Roy Wells of Windsor, William O. Wells of Gilbert and James W. Wells of Plant City, a brother, Cecil Davis of Graniteville; two sisters, Roselee Skipper and Alma Craig, both of Aiken; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 24 step-grandchildren and 30 step-great-granchildren. George Funeral Home of Aiken is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Mattie Jeffcoat Mrs. Mattie Jeffcoat, 79, of 576 Bayne Orangeburg, died Thursday at The Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Funeral plans will be announced by Bethea's Funeral Home. Friends may call at the residence and at the funeral home.

Mrs. Thelma Keller QUEENS, N.Y. Mrs. Thelma Keller, 42, of Queens, died Monday in a New York hospital. Funeral plans will be announced by Williams Funeral Home of Elloree, S.C Friends may call at the residence of Mr.

and Mrs. Norman Keller, Route 1, Box 350, Santee, S.C, and at the funeral home. Joseph (Son) Love Joseph (Son) Love, of 654 Stilton Road, Orangeburg, died Thursday at the VA Hospital in Columbia. Funeral plans will be announced by Jenkins Funeral Home of Orangeburg. Friends may call at the residence and at the funeral home.

Mrs. Lillian Brown Middleton The funeral for Mrs. Lillian Brown Middleton, 80, of 1380 Hill Drive, Orangeburg, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Simmons Funeral Home Chapel, with Elder David Smith officiating. Burial will be in Belleville Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be the grandsons. Mrs. Middleton died Monday. She was born in Calhoun County, a daughter of the late James Wolley and Delia Amaker Wolley. She attended the Orangeburg County public schools and Joined Mount Calvary Baptist Church at an early age.

She later moved to Yonkers, N.Y., where she Joined Community Baptist Church and was an active member for 30 years. She was a member of the Lawrence Kay Choir and other clubs. She was first married to the LEXINGTON, S.C. Former S.C Education Association head Terrell M. McMillan pled guilty and was convicted this week of molesting a 15-year-old boy by a Lexington County Court.

McMillan, 56, of Salley pleaded guilty under an agreement that kept the youth from having to testify. He pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and was sentenced to five years, suspended after he serves two years and completes five years on probation. McMillan faced six sex charges, filed in May, each of which carried a possible penalty of 20 years. The charges stemmed from a 10-day investigation sparked by an informant. Lexington County sheriff's investigators said McMillan had sexual liaisons with the teen-ager between March and May at an abandoned hosue on S.C.

Highway 6 near Victor Road. McMillan had been free on a $60,000 surety bond since his arrent. Wreath-making featured part of holiday show Holiday wreath-making will be a featured attraction of the Junior Service League Holiday Market, being held Dec. 1-3 at the Columbia Fairgrounds The demonstrations can be seen in the Canty Building on Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.

to 9 p.m.; Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Dec. 3 from 1:30 p.m.

to 6 p.m. For more information, please call Trisha Pitts of Lydia at (803) 332-1511. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late MR. FRANCIS A. GAILLARD wishes to express sincere and heartfelt thanks for the many comforting and uplifting expressions of sympathy shown them during their time of sorrow.

For the record disturbances; four domestic one bikemoped recovered; one mental case; two unclassified Incidents and two alarm responses. City Department of Public Safety Police The police division made no arrests for the 24-hour period ending at 8 a.m. Thursday. Officers responded to two accident others; one breach of trust; one disorderly conduct public drunk; two Fire The fire division responded to no calls for the 24-hour period ending at 8 a.m. Thursday.

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