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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2004 OBITUARIES Mrs. Julia Lee Asbury Guess Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Lee Asbury Guess, 73, of 241 Chateau Lane, Vance, will be held at noon, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at Rock Hill AME Church in Vance, with the Rev. Melvin Coleman officiating.

Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Guess died Monday, Aug. 30, at Springs Memorial Hospital in Lancaster following a brief illness. She was born in Vance, a daughter of the late Miller Asbury and Mrs.

Louvenia Keller Asbury. She attended the public schools of the Hill area, and was a 1969 graduate of Roberts High School in Holly Hill. She furthered her studies at South Carolina State College and was a Certified Nursing Assistant. Mrs. Guess was a member of Rock Hill AME and was active in all levels of the church.

She was currently serving as Steward Emerita. She represented the church at numerous conferences, most recently in July 2004 at the 47th Quadrennial of the AME Church in Indianapolis, Ind. She was a wel community political 1 leader and was very active in her local precinct. Presently, she was serving as president of the Holly Hill Branch NAACP and was the first African-American female elected to the Orangeburg County Consolidated School District Board of Trustees. She was the widow of James "Boss" Guess.

Three of her five children preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Ernest "Jimmy" (Ulanda) Guess of Vance; one daughter, Francine (Nathan) Morrow of Lancaster; one foster son, Katen Bryant of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one godson, Horace Jacques of Orangeburg; one brother, (Bobbie) Asbury of Philadelphia, one sister, Mrs. Orgaretta Pace of Detroit, nine grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren. A wake will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Rock Hill AME Church.

Friends may call at the residence and at Shuler-Marshall Funeral Home. Ms. Dorothy Ann Funeral services for Ms. Dorothy Ann Coleman, 51, of 1729 B-Brooksville Charlotte, N.C., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

4, 2004, at Antioch Baptist Church near St. Matthews, with Pastor James Chisholm officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Ms. Coleman died Saturday, Aug.

28. She was a daughter of the late Jesse James Coleman and Mrs. Dorothy Mae Coleman. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at W.B.

Crumel Funeral Home of North. Friends may call at the residence of her sister, Ms. Mary Alice Coleman, 58 Saylor Court, North, and at the funeral home. Deadlines for submission of obituaries will be 6 p.m. daily, although funeral directors are encouraged to submit between noon and 4 p.m.

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3, 10 am Monday, September 6 Sept. 3, 12 noon Tuesday, September 7 Sept. 3, 2 pm Wednesday, September 8 Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2 pm The Times and Democrat The Paper That Delivers www.TheTandD.com THE TIMES AND www.TheTandD.com Zeville R. Wyse Funeral services for Zeville R.

Wyse, 23, of Silver Springs, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at Honey Ford Baptist Church, Denmark, with the Rev. C.F. Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Bamberg Memory Gardens.

Mr. Wyse died Sunday, Aug. 29, in Silver Springs, Md. He was born Sept. 4, 1980, in Syracuse, N.Y., a son of Dr.

Melville Wyse and Zelyn Richberg. He was a 1998 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School in Silver Springs and received his B.A. degree from Bowie State University, Bowie, where he was working on his M.A. degree.

He was an adjudication officer at the Security Exchange and a former front office manager at his father's practice. He was a member of Phi Beta Sigma and The Next Level Bike Club. Survivors include his parents, Dr. Melville Wyse and Zelyn Richberg, both of Silver Springs, two brothers, Valondo Wyse, of Chicago, and Lynville Wyse of Daytona Beach, one sister, Rhea Wyse of Silver Springs, his stepmother, Janet Wyse of Silver Springs, his maternal grandmother, Claretha Richberg of Denmark; and a devoted friend, Addie Archampong of Silver Springs, Md. The family will be greeting friends at the home of Claretha Richberg, Rice Street, I Denmark, and at the fellowship hall of the church after the burial.

Carroll Mortuary, Denmark Chapel, is in charge of the serv- Demetrica A. Vogt Funeral services for Demetrica A. Vogt, 19, of 644 Eutaw Road, Eutawville, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Vance, with the Rev.

Roy Lee Durant officiating. Burial will be in Felder Cemetery, Vance. Mr. Vogt died Monday, Aug. 30, at Richland Memorial Hospital, Columbia.

He was born March 7, 1985, in Eutawville, a son of Bertha Lee Vogt. Survivors are his mother, Bertha Vogt of the home; one sister, Sheketa (Anthony) Brown of Fort Stewart, six aunts; two uncles; six greataunts; and a host of relatives and friends. Eutawville Community Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In Loving Memory of Mildred Kemmerlin Sunrise Sunset April 8, 1935 September 3, 2003 Mom you made life better and brighter and happier, not only for your family, but for everyone else whose life you touched. May your beautiful soul rest in peace.

We Love You, Your Children and Grandchildren A.B. 'Buster' Hughes Jr. Archie Bolman "Buster" Hughes 87, of 2878 Cordova Road, Cordova, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004, at The Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept.

4, in Wesley Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Fred S. Hughes officiating. Mr. Hughes was born in OrArchie Bolman and Amy Smoak angeburg, a son of the late Hughes.

He was a retired farmer. He was a member of Wesley Grove United Methodist Church and the Men's Sunday School Class. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Melle Smith Hughes of the home; a son and daughter-inlaw, William Bruce (Joyce) Hughes of Orangeburg; two grandchildren, Laurin Hughes of Clemson and Gus Whetsell of Neeses. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Friday at Dukes-Harley Funeral Home. At other times friends may call at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce (Joyce) Hughes, 827 Highland Grove Orangeburg, and at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Wesley Grove United Methodist Church, Thomas Murden, 2948 Cordova Road, Cordova, SC 29039.

Ms. Eva Lee Elmore Funeral services for Ms. Eva Lee Elmore, 89, of 227 Noonie Curve Road, Santee, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at Greater Unity AME Church, Holly Hill, with the Rev. Joseph Myers officiating.

Burial will be in the church cemetery. Ms. Elmore died Sunday, Aug. 29, at her residence. She was born Dec.

1, 1915, in Eutawville, a daughter of the late Marion and Laura Elmore. Survivors include four sons, Harry Lee "Joe" Elmore of Newark, N.J., Marion Elmore of the home, John Henry (Betty) Elmore of Holly Hill and Perry Foster of Santee; three daughters, Dorothy (Tally) Bessant of Nichols, Mary Ann (Herbert) Void of Santee and Elouise (Perry) Bessant of Mullins; three sisters, Jannie R. Witherspoon of Santee, Matilda Brown and Queen Wearing of Eutawville; 38 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren. Eutawville Community Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Tiny R. Barnes Tiny R. Barnes, 99, of Barnwell, died Sunday, Aug. 29, .2004, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept.

4, at St. Thomas Grove Baptist Church in Barnwell. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Barnes was born in Martin, a daughter of the late Charlie Radical and Elsie Trottie Radical.

She was married to the late Handy Barnes Jr. Survivors include three daughters, Naomi Parham, Alberta Bush and Daisy Sneed; two sisters; two adopted sons; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and one other great relatives. great-grandchild; Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Lebby Funeral Home in Barnwell. Inquiries for Cards of Thanks and In Memoriams should be made to the advertising department at 536-4607.

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Collier Jr. Funeral services for William K. Collier 44, of Newark, N.J., will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, in the Chapel of Carroll Mortuary, Bamberg, with the Rev. L.C.

Richardson officiating. Burial will in Bamberg Memory Gardens. Mr. Collier died Sunday, Aug. 29, in Beth Israel Hospital, Newark, N.J.

He was born Nov. 11, 1959. in Newark, N.J., a son of William and Betty J. Pinckney Collier. He was a graduate of the New Jersey public schools.

He continued his education at Essex County College in New Jersey. Survivors include two daughters, Lakashia Andrews of Lithonia, and Shaniquah Williams of Newark, N.J.; his parents, William K. Collier and Betty J. Pinckney Collier of Hillside, N.J. Friends may call at the home of Frank and Lynette P.

Earl, 576 Carsile Bamberg. Dorothy Ann Williamson Graveside services for Dorothy Ann Williamson, of North Augusta, were held Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004, in the Williston Cemetery. She was a daughter of the late Ernest James and Eliase Driggers Williamson. Survivors include Michelle Keitt, Patricia Young, Bobby Pound Michael Pound, Mattie Tranby, Derick Williams and Sheryl Kennedy; and seven great-grandchildren.

Folk Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. SPECIAL POLICE REPORT Springfield man bitten after intervening in fight Staff Report Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office A Springfield man was taken to eral times during an altercation A Springfield woman told police near her hometown when her up. The subject saw the woman manding she exit the vehicle in The woman got out of the car call for help, the OCSO report interfering with the call by hanging When the subject struck the closed fist, the Springfield man suing altercation, the Springfield the chest, back and finger. The victim was transported to The woman did not require ues. Both victims said they would warrant.

Orangeburg After a Silkwood Drive man K9 units tracked two burglars who The man said that around 1:37 two unknown males kicked in his was asleep at the time. The two burglars then fled out ODPS K9 units arrived on the Threson Street, across Murray Road Methodist College. Investigators ported the pair from the area at that The man said $280 was hidden which was missing, the man said. In unrelated reports, an employee called police after a woman threw A Discount Tobacco employee day, a woman came through the very nasty and boisterous" toward ODPS report. The subject then exited her car Coke at the window where the splattered the drive-through window said.

The employee said she wished to REPORT: HURRICANE Crystal Cryste CHRISTOPHER There was no shortage of bottled water on the shelves of Winn-Dixie in Orangeburg Thursday as Hurricane Frances appeared to be more of a threat to the Florida coastline. Orangeburg takes notice, preps for storm By JASMINE WASHINGTON and ALICIA PHILLIPS Special to The Although Hurricane Frances is expected to hit Florida, some residents of Orangeburg are not taking any chances. Shoppers at the North Road Wal-Mart stocked up Thursday on hurricane season essentials: water, batteries, flashlights and propane. With four jugs of water in her shopping cart, Julia Troutman is not taking any chances. She was here during Hurricane Hugo in 1989 and described surviving that storm as "an experience." "I'm very cautious trying to she said.

"I worked in a school during the ice storm, and we had to dump trash so we could catch the water. The electricity went out, and I didn't have time to Shirley Bovian said she recognizes the risk of hurricane season, but it doesn't scare her. "I feel if I'm going to go, I'll go. Whatever damage it's going to do, it will happen." However, Bovian is still taking the necessary precautions. "I'm buying bottled water, batteries for my radio, canned goods, Saltine crackers, firewood and a fireplace.

Last January with the ice storm, we had enough firewood to share with neighbors and strangers," Bovian said. She is even prepared if the refrigerator goes out. two ice coolers You set perishables on it and cover it with ice if the refrigerator loses power, we will have our stuff," Bovian said. Troutman and Bovian seemingly weren't the only residents in The Region stocking their pantries. Wal-Mart sales associate Teretha Mulligan said the store had an emergency truck coming in Thursday night to replenish its a hospital after being bitten sevover a female.

she was at a convenience store former common law spouse drove and grabbed her arm before dewhich she was sitting. and tried to use a payphone to indicates. However, the subject kept up the receiver. woman in the mouth with a attempted to intervene. In the enman was bitten by the subject in The Regional Medical Center.

treatment, the OCSO report contin- meet with the deputy to seek a DPS notified police early Wednesday, broke into the man's home. p.m., he was awakened when bedroom door. The man said he of the man's residence. scene and tracked the pair to and eventually to Southern believe a vehicle may have transpoint. in a book in his home, $180 of of a Columbia Road business a soda can at her.

said that around 7 p.m. Wednesdrive-through window "being the employee, according to the and threw a soda can full of employee was serving. The effort with the cola, the employee pursue charges. FRANCES Frances brings traffic, could mean rain and winds for state By BRUCE SMITH Associated Press Writer supply of storm goods. She also said a lot of customers were picking up 6-volt batteries, propane lanterns and air mattresses.

But not everyone is prepared for Hurricane Frances; some area residents aren't even concerned. Willard Saab, a sales associate in Belk's, was more interested in the tie display in the men's department than in the hurricane. "I don't think the hurricane is coming," he said. "I'm watching the news, and according to the news media, I don't think it's coming." Shirley Walls, who was shopping in Sears, was more concerned about the people in Florida. "I'm not worried.

I feel that I'll be safe. I'm sure that we might have damage, but being safe is what matters." As she browsed the intimate apparel section of Belk's, Mary Glover also said she was not worried. "I'm a true believer in she said. "Whatever he brings, we must receive God's will has to be done." Claflin University students Dorea Plesant and Maureen Watson said they would feel much safer if they were at home. Plesant, a freshman biology major from Pinewood, said, "I'm a little nervous, but I haven't had much time to think about it because of all my classes, but this weekend I probably will go home to feel safer." Watson said she would rather be home with her family in Goose Creek.

"I wasn't really thinking about it," she said. I was home, I would not be concerned. If 1 I stay here, then I'm gonna be scared." Jasmine Washington and Alicia Phillips are students in the Mass Communications Department at Claflin University. CHARLESTON It appeared Thursday that powerful Hurricane Frances 1 might spare South Carolina although the storm promised to bring heavy traffic as well as rain and perhaps blustery winds during the long Labor Day weekend. "We have been talking about possible inland effects for a couple of days rain, wind and downed power lines," said Joe Farmer, a spokesman for the state Emergency Management Division.

Officials monitored Frances even as estimates of the damage from Sunday's Tropical Storm Gaston increased to at least $8.6 million. Figures from the state Emergency Management Division showed at least $7.6 million in damage to buildings and infrastructure, including the cost of debris cleanup, in Charleston County. There was almost an ad-sl ditional $1 million in flood damage in Berkeley County. The afternoon advisory from the National Hurricane Center projected Frances, which Thursday had winds near 145 mph, could hit the east coast of Florida as early as Friday night. The storm was projected to track across, the state and the Florida Panhandle before moving into Alabama.

Even as the storm spun toward Florida, traffic picked up on Interstate 95 into South Carolina. At midday, close to 2,800 vehicles per hour about twice the normal volume were crossing the Georgia border into South Carolina on Interstate 95, the main north-south route between New York and Miami, said John Boettcher, South Carolina's hurricane program manager. Most of the vehicles appeared to be passing through the state, although some were turning west toward Columbia, he said. Susan Cutter, a geography professor at the University of South Carolina who has done extensive research on hurricane evacuations, said most of those passing: through were likely tourists getting out of Florida early. As for Florida residents ordered to evacuate "my initial re-, action is they will probably be go-: ing inland rather than following I-95," she said.

"That reaction is based on the behavior of evacuees during Hurtook ricane 95 Floyd and where everybody You had that wave of evacuees it got jammed that started in Florida and then went into Georgia and South Carolina," she said..