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Funeral Etiquette

Also known as social graces, the rules of etiquette ease us through challenging social situations. Most of us know how to behave in common circumstances but unless you've been to a lot of funerals, you may not know the rules of proper behavior in this often uncomfortable social situation.

The Basics of Funeral Etiquette

Emily Post once said, "Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others." Much of what we know today about etiquette comes from this woman, who published her first book of etiquette in 1922. When you use those words as your guide, the rules of funeral etiquette become easier to understand.

What to Wear

Tradition has always required a certain level of formality in dressing for a funeral. However, today's end-of-life services are so varied – ranging from the traditional funeral to the often more relaxed celebration-of-life – that it's challenging to know exactly what's expected of you.

The advisors on the Emily Post website tell readers that "attire isn't limited to just black or dark gray. Remember, though, that it is a serious occasion and your attire should reflect that, especially if you are participating in the service. At the very least it should be clean, neat, and pressed as for any other important occasion."

What to Say

No one expects you to say more than a few words and bereaved family members are often unable to give you their full attention anyway. So, keep it short and make it sincere.

"I'm so very sorry for your loss" may work very well. If you have time to add to those seven words, you might want to share a personal story about a time you shared with the deceased. But, watch closely for signs that your audience needs to move on to receive condolences from other funeral guests.

When speaking to other funeral guests, speak quietly. This is not a time to discuss business or share stories about your recent vacation. Instead, focus on sharing and listening to stories of times spent with the deceased.

What to Do

If you're unsure about what actions to take when being led by a pastor or celebrant, simply follow along. If you're not comfortable, don't draw attention to your unwillingness to participate. Be discrete and respectful of others.

Always leave your cell phone in the car or at the very least, turn it to vibrate mode or turn it off.

How to Handle the Visitation

A visitation, or viewing, is a time prior to the funeral where guests are invited to view the casketed body of the deceased. While it is customary to show your respects to the deceased by stepping up to the casket, you may not feel comfortable doing so. That's perfectly alright; no one wants you to be unnerved by the experience, so focus your attention instead on providing comfort to the bereaved family.

After the Funeral

If the deceased is to be buried following the service, the funeral officiant will announce the location of the interment. If the cemetery is not located on the grounds of the funeral home, there will be a processional of cars formed to escort the hearse to the cemetery. Unless they have chosen to have a private burial, those in attendance are welcome to join in the procession however, don't feel obligated to do so. You may simply leave the funeral at that time.

The Funeral Reception

Many families today hold a post-funeral gathering where food and refreshments are served. While this is a time to share memories, laughter, and even tears, your behavior at a funeral reception needs to remain respectful.

Follow-up with Kindness

If you've not already done so, this is a good time to send the family a sympathy note or card. About a week after the funeral, pick up the phone to check in with them to see if there's anything they need.

"Good manners," wrote Emily Post, "reflect something from inside – an innate sense of consideration for others and respect for self." We think that just about sums it up; no matter the situation – wedding, baptism, dinner party or cocktails with friends – her observations about good manners (when followed) will serve us all well.

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Charles Drew

Charles Richard Drew (June 3, 1904 – April 1, 1950) was an American surgeon and medical researcher. He researched in the field of blood transfusions, developing improved techniques for blood storage, and applied his expert knowledge to developing large-scale blood banks early in World War II. This allowed medics to save thousands of lives of the Allied forces. As the most prominent African American in the field, Drew protested against the practice of racial segregation in the donation of blood, as it lacked scientific foundation, and resigned his position with the American Red Cross, which maintained the policy until 1950.

Early life and education

Drew was born in 1904 into an African-American middle-class family in Washington, D.C. His father, Richard, was a carpet layer and his mother, Nora Burrell, trained as a teacher. Drew and three of his four younger siblings grew up in Washington's largely middle-class and interracial Foggy Bottom neighborhood. From 1920 until his marriage in 1939, Drew's permanent address was in Arlington County, Virginia, although he graduated from Washington's Dunbar High School in 1922 and usually resided elsewhere during that period of time.

Drew won an athletics scholarship to Amherst College in Massachusetts, from which he graduated in 1926. An outstanding athlete at Amherst, Drew also joined Omega Psi Phi fraternity as an off-campus member; Amherst fraternities did not admit blacks at that time. After college, Drew spent two years (1926–1928) as a professor of chemistry and biology, the first athletic director, and football coach at the historically black private Morgan College in Baltimore, Maryland, to earn the money to pay for medical school.

Drew attended medical school at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where he achieved membership in Alpha Omega Alpha, a scholastic honor society for medical students, ranked second in his graduating class of 127 students, and received the standard Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery degree awarded by the McGill University Faculty of Medicine in 1933.

Drew's first appointment as a faculty instructor was for pathology at Howard University from 1935 to 1936. He then joined Freedman's Hospital, a federally operated facility associated with Howard University, as an instructor in surgery and an assistant surgeon. In 1938, Drew began graduate work at Columbia University in New York City on the award of a two-year Rockefeller fellowship in surgery. He then began postgraduate work, earning his Doctor of Science in Surgery at Columbia University. He spent time doing research at Columbia's Presbyterian Hospital and gave a doctoral thesis, "Banked Blood," based on an exhaustive study of blood preservation techniques. He earned a Doctor of Science in Medicine degree in 1940, becoming the first African American to do so.

Blood for Britain

In late 1940, before the U.S. entered World War II and just after earning his doctorate, Drew was recruited by John Scudder to help set up and administer an early prototype program for blood storage and preservation. He was to collect, test, and transport large quantities of blood plasma for distribution in the United Kingdom. Drew went to New York City as the medical director of the United States' Blood for Britain project. The Blood for Britain project was a project to aid British soldiers and civilians by giving U.S. blood to the United Kingdom.

Drew started what would be later known as bloodmobiles, which were trucks containing refrigerators of stored blood; this allowed for greater mobility in terms of transportation as well as prospective donations.

Drew created a central location for the blood collection process where donors could go to give blood. He made sure all blood plasma was tested before it was shipped out. He ensured that only skilled personnel handled blood plasma to avoid the possibility of contamination. The Blood for Britain program operated successfully for five months, with total collections of almost 15,000 people donating blood, and with over 5,500 vials of blood plasma. As a result, the Blood Transfusion Betterment Association applauded Drew for his work.

American Red Cross Blood Bank

Out of Drew's work, he was appointed director of the first American Red Cross Blood Bank in February 1941. The blood bank being in charge of blood for use by the U.S. Army and Navy, he disagreed with the exclusion of the blood of African-Americans from plasma-supply networks. In 1942, Drew resigned from his posts after the armed forces ruled that the blood of African-Americans would be accepted but would have to be stored separately from that of whites.

Academic career

In 1941, Drew's distinction in his profession was recognized when he became the first African-American surgeon selected to serve as an examiner on the American Board of Surgery.

Drew had a lengthy research and teaching career, returning to Freedman's Hospital and Howard University as a surgeon and professor of medicine in 1942. He was awarded the Spingarn Medal by the NAACP in 1944 for his work on the British and American projects. He was given an honorary doctor of science degree, first by Virginia State College in 1945 then by Amherst in 1947.

Personal life

In 1939, Drew married Minnie Lenore Robbins, a professor of home economics at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, whom he had met earlier during that year. They had three daughters and a son. His daughter Charlene Drew Jarvis served on Council of the District of Columbia from 1979 to 2000, was the president of Southeastern University from 1996 until 2009 and was a president of the District of Columbia Chamber of Commerce.

Death

Beginning in 1939, Drew traveled to Tuskegee, Alabama to attend the annual free clinic at the John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital. For the 1950 Tuskegee clinic, Drew drove along with three other black physicians. Drew was driving around 8 a.m. on April 1. Still fatigued from spending the night before in the operating theater, he lost control of the vehicle. After careening into a field, the car somersaulted three times. The three other physicians suffered minor injuries. Drew was trapped with serious wounds; his foot had become wedged beneath the brake pedal. When reached by emergency technicians, he was in shock and barely alive due to severe leg injuries.

Drew was taken to Alamance General Hospital in Burlington, North Carolina. He was pronounced dead a half hour after he first received medical attention. Drew's funeral was held on April 5, 1950, at the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church in Washington, D.C.

Despite a popular myth to the contrary, once repeated on an episode ("Dear Dad... Three") of the hit TV series M*A*S*H, Drew's death was not the result of his having been refused a blood transfusion because of his skin color. This myth spread very quickly since during his time it was very common for blacks to be refused treatment because there were not enough "Negro beds" available or the nearest hospital only serviced whites. In truth, according to one of the passengers in Drew's car, John Ford, Drew's injuries were so severe that virtually nothing could have been done to save him. Ford added that a blood transfusion might have actually killed Drew sooner.

Legacy

In 1976, the National Park Service designated the Charles Richard Drew House in Arlington County, Virginia, as a National Historic Landmark in response to a nomination by the Afro-American Bicentennial Corporation.

In 1981, the United States Postal Service issued a 35¢ postage stamp in its Great Americans series to honor Drew.

Charles Richard Drew Memorial Bridge, spanning the Edgewood and Brookland neighborhoods in Washington, D.C.

USNS Charles Drew, a dry cargo ship of the United States Navy

Parc Charles-Drew, in Le Sud-Ouest, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

In 2002, scholar Molefi Kete Asante listed Drew as one of the 100 Greatest African Americans.

Numerous schools and health-related facilities, as well as other institutions, have been named in honor of Dr. Drew.

Medical and higher education

In 1966, the Charles R. Drew Postgraduate Medical School was incorporated in California and was named in his honor. This later became the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.

Charles Drew Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska

Charles Drew Science Enrichment Laboratory, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Charles Drew Health Foundation, East Palo Alto, California, 1960s-2000, was the community's only clinic for decades.

Charles Drew Community Health Center, located in Burlington, NC near the site of the old Alamance County hospital.

Charles Drew Pre-Health Society, University of Rochester

Charles R Drew Wellness Center in Columbia, South Carolina

Charles R. Drew Hall, an all-male freshman dorm at Howard University, Washington D.C.

Charles Drew Memorial Cultural House, residence at Amherst College, his alma mater

Charles Drew Premedical Society at Columbia University, New York

K-12 schools

Charles R. Drew Middle School & Magnet school for the gifted, opened 1966 Los Angeles Unified School District https://drew-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com/

Charles R. Drew Middle School Lincoln Alabama operated by Talladega County Schools

Charles R. Drew Junior High School, Detroit, Michigan

Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet School, Buffalo, NY

Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Miami Beach and Pompano Beach, Florida

Bluford Drew Jemison S.T.E.M Academy, Baltimore (closed in 2013)

Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West, a Middle/High School in Baltimore, Maryland

Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Colesville, Maryland

Charles Drew Elementary School, Washington, DC

Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Arlington, Virginia

Dr. Charles Drew Elementary School, New Orleans, LA

Charles R. Drew Charter School opened in August 2000 as the first charter school in Atlanta, Georgia. This is the setting for the 2015 Movie Project Almanac.

Dr. Charles Drew Academy, Ecorse, MI

Charles R. Drew Intermediate School, Crosby, Texas

Dr. Charles Drew Elementary School, San Francisco, Ca.

Charles Richard Drew Intermediate School / Charles Richard Drew Educational Campus, Bronx, New York

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Popular Sympathy Gifts To Send To Funeral Home Cremations

When a friend loses a loved one, you might want to send a sympathy gift to the funeral home cremation service. There are many options, some of which are very popular.

When someone in your life loses a family member, they may very well have a cremation service at a funeral home. You may or may not attend that service, but either way, you might want to send a sympathy gift of some kind so you can show that person you support them and are thinking about them in this hard time. Here are some of the most popular items to send to those in mourning.

Flowers Are The Most Popular

Flowers are, of course, the most popular gift that funeral homes see. You can send a nice arrangement, a wreath, or even a plant. These flowers can be used to decorate the room when the service takes place, but they can also be placed in family member’s homes after the event. If they decide to scatter ashes, they may even scatter petals with it. With plants, those are living items that can be taken home to remind family members of their loved one.

Monetary Support Is Often Recommended

Some families get too many flowers and don’t know what to do with them. They might prefer a monetary gift. If they are struggling with funding for the funeral home cremation, they can use the money towards that. If not, they can donate it to a charity their loved one supported in their honor or use it in another way. Either way, including a check with a sympathy card is a nice gesture.

Food Is A Great Comfort

Families will need to keep themselves as healthy as possible when they are grieving, but they may not feel like cooking or going out for food. Delivering a meal to them that they can freeze until they need it can be a huge help.

Gift Cards Are A Unique Support

Families often sometimes get a lot of food. A nice touch is a gift card to a restaurant that accepts carry out orders. The family can get what they want, when they want it, even if that is a month down the road. You could also give a gift card to a coffee shop, a spa for a massage, or something else you feel they would appreciate.

If you need help figuring out what to send to a cremation service at a funeral home, the professionals at Rochester Cremation are here to help. We’d love to speak to you about how you can support a friend who has lost a family member. We have two locations, including 4044 W Henrietta Rd Rochester, NY 14623 and 2599 W Ridge Rd Rochester, NY 14626. You can visit and take a tour, or you can call us with your questions at (585) 359-2300 (Henrietta Rd) or (585) 222-2300 (West Ridge Rd). If you are ready to move forward with services, either pre-planning for yourself or planning something for a family member who passed away recently, we’re here to help with that as well. You can get more information about us at https://rochestercremation.com/

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OVERVIEW OF CREMATION

The number of people choosing cremation has increased significantly in the past few years, yet cremation carries a long tradition and remains largely unchanged. What is done before or after the cremation is up to the survivors, or up to you. You can relieve the burden of these decisions by pre-planning your arrangements in advance of need so that your wishes will be honored. Contrary to what some people believe, Cremation does not limit choices, but, in fact, increases one’s options. It is a process which is performed in a respectful and dignified manner and can be memorialized in many ways. A Direct Cremation refers to a cremation being provided while limiting funeral services to the removal and transportation of the deceased into our care.

CREMATION SERVICE TYPES

Not only can you have a visitation and funeral service with cremation, we strongly encourage you to do so. Every life deserves to be remembered, and a service gives family and friends the opportunity to honor their loved one’s life and begin their grief journey. Cremation services can take place before or after the cremation, and you also can choose to hold a visitation before the cremation occurs.

There are several cremation service types you can choose from, including:

Service with a visitation before the cremation takes place

Service without a visitation

Direct Cremation

CELEBRATING LIFE AND HONORING THE JOURNEY

Although it is not for everyone, at White Oak we are pleased to offer many options for Honoring Life. Honoring the life of your loved one means you value the relationship you shared. We look forward to helping you decide how to celebrate that bond, and honor the unique individual you've lost. We can make suggestions to enhance your tribute ideas. Together we will create a fitting and memorable event. Contact us today to discuss the possibilities.

TRIBUTE VIDEOS

Your family photographs are skillfully blended with wonderful graphic images and music, to create an elegantly emotive cinematic video. It can be an integral part of any funeral or memorial service. After the ceremony, the video is sure to become a treasured family keepsake. And, we can make copies as gifts for family and friends.

IMPORTANCE OF MEMORIALIZATION

Memorialization provides a permanent, secure place for cremated remains to be placed, and for family members and descendants to honor the lives of the deceased. Cremation allows families many choices for memorializing a loved one. Some families choose to keep the cremated remains with them at home, or to scatter the remains over land or water. allows the following memorialization options, among others, for cremated remains:

MEMORIALIZATION OPTIONS FOR CREMATION

Outdoor Niches – The cremated remains of your loved ones may be safely held in one of our many above ground columbarium niches. Scattering – Your loved one’s remains may be scattered freely within a dedicated, natural environment. There are also certain services which offer scattering among the sea or the stars. Traditional Burial – In ground burial on a family plot – Urns may be buried at the head or foot of a grave site. Personalized Memorialization – Inscribe your family member’s name and a special saying on a tree plaque, park bench or other special memorial. We also have custom, unique urns and keepsakes, perfect for displaying inside your home. For an overview of these items, please visit our online cremation arrangements, or contact us directly and we will help you with your needs.

We proudly offer affordable cremation options in Rochester NY and surrounding areas. Contact us today if you're ready to learn more about our options or if you'd like to get started talking with our cremation specialists.

If you would like more information about our services, please call us at (585) 482-5272 or visit our website.

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Dreier-Giltner Funeral Homes in Rochester NY is a local funeral service provider that offers compassionate and personalised funeral and cremation services.

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Rochester, NY – One Dead After Canoe Accident on Irondequoit Bay

Rochester, NY (April 14, 2019) – In Rochester, investigators were sent to the scene of a canoe accident that happened on the Irondequoit Bay and led to one fatality.

A call first came in around 5 p.m. last evening when multiple parties were requesting emergency services after a canoe accident that caused a canoe to tip over. One man fell into the water, which is when two men made it to shore and called for help.

Police investigated for many hours, sending search crews out to find the 27-year-old man from Henrietta whose name has not yet been released.

The body was eventually recovered from the bay. The victim has not yet been identified.

Police continue to investigate.

Boating Accidents in New York

Boating is an activity that many people enjoy across New York every year; however, boating accidents take place that leads to fatalities. We would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of the party whose life has been taken in this accident prematurely. Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things that you will ever face, leaving you in a complex position. It might be time to consider a wrongful death claim depending on the circumstances of the accident.

At Hach & Rose, our experienced and dedicated attorneys have handled many cases involving fatalities and want to offer our helping hand to you in your time of need. You might wonder how you can move forward and receive damages in the midst of your case for aspects like funeral costs, lost wages, and more. If you are feeling confused after a boating accident that took the life of your loved one, do not hesitate to reach out to us as soon as possible at 212-779-0057.

Note: Secondary sources were used to create this piece and, because of this, the information included has not been independently verified. If you notice a factual issue with our posting, please bring it to our attention and we will correct or remove it as soon as possible.

Disclaimer: Our intent in these posts it to bring attention to the dangers members in our community face and to encourage caution. Accidents do happen and we hope these posts help those affected. However, this information should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice, and we urge you to contact a trained legal professional for more information regarding your specific situation.

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Richard Alan Young, 73, passed away unexpectedly January 20, 2018. He was born in Rochester, NY, August 17, 1944. Richard is a U.S. Navy veteran and served during the Vietnam era. He has a PhD from Baylor University in Theology. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Emory University with a Master of Theological Studies. He also has a PhD from Bob Jones University in New Testament, defended in 1981. His dissertation was titled, The Interpretation of Revelation.

He taught at Tennessee Temple University and Chattanooga State Community College. He was active in the weekly Gospel Jam Sunday evenings at Brainerd United Methodist Church. Prior to that he and Laura ran the Christian Laity Institute programs at the church.

Richard is the author of Intermediate New Testament Greek: A Linguistic and Exegetical Approach; Healing the Earth: A Theocentric Perspective on Environmental Problems and Their Solutions; Is God a Vegetarian? Christianity, Vegetarianism, and Animal Rights; Intermediate Hammered Dulcimer: Technique and Theory; and The Old-Time Mountain Dulcimer: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners.

He is preceded in death by his parents Geraldine Rodell Young and Kenneth Murchison Young. Richard is survived by his wife, Laura Dozier Young, and two brothers, Kenneth Young of California and Lawrence Young of Arizona. He will be buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk, VA.and a memorial service may be at a later date.

Please share you memories of Richard with the family at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.

Arrangement are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Rd., East Ridge, TN. 37412.

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Mark Shoen

Mark Shoen, 65, of Spartanburg, SC, formerly of Massena, NY, died Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born April 3, 1954 in Massena, NY, he was the son of Herbert John Shoen and Mariette Rose Alba Girard. Mark was a carpenter with Creative Builders and was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Sally Shoen of the home; his daughter, Aleesha Zysik of Florida; his son, Jonathan Zysik of Massena, NY; step-sons, Robert Cameron (Joanne) of Massena, NY and Jeff Cameron (Ann) of Spartanburg, SC; step daughter, Cathy Ilic (Jason) of Germany; his sisters, Nancy Weinnan of Rochester, NY and Linda Shoen of Winthrop, NY; and six grandchildren. Visitation will be at 1:00 – 1:45 PM Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Floyd’s North Church Street Chapel, 235 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306. A funeral service will be at 2:00 PM at the chapel. Floyd’s North Church Street Chapel from The JF Floyd Mortuary via Spartanburg Funeral

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Reynold Lepage "Fritz" Nitsch

After a brief illness Reynold Lepage “Fritz” Nitsch, 100, died quietly at his home, Monday, August 5, 2019. Fritz was born on July 21, 1919, in Syracuse, NY. After the outbreak of World War II, he arrived at Camp Croft where his principal assignment was to train soldiers in Morse Code. It was here in Spartanburg where he met his future wife, Virginia Cox, who predeceased him in 1996. Grandson of German immigrants, Fritz was the son of Reynold and Jessie Nitsch of Rochester, NY. His father nicknamed him Fritz from a popular newspaper carton of the early 1900’s, “The Katzenjammer Kids”, about two recalcitrant boys, Fritz and Hans. And for the rest of his life, Fritz kept the name. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert, of Truth or Consequences, NM, and by a sister, Jacqueline Dembitsky of Rochester, NY. Surviving is one niece in New York. Fritz served throughout the European campaign arriving there a few weeks after D-day. As a communications NCO with Patton’s 3rd Army, he traversed Northern France, the Rhineland, the Ardennes, and Central Europe all the way to Berlin through the Brandenburg Gate and was the recipient of four Bronze Stars. For all his service time, Fritz would recall, “I never fired my rifle in anger.” After his discharge in November 1945, he and Virginia lived briefly in Rochester, NY before returning to Spartanburg. Upon his return, Fritz went to work for WSPA Radio as an engineer for about 10 years. Following his time there, his employment took him to the FAA at Spartanburg Downtown Airport, where he remained until his retirement. However, Fritz is most remembered for the love and dedication to his hobby of Amateur Radio. Known throughout most of the Upstate and Western North Carolina as W4NTO, he was the last charter member of the Spartanburg Amateur Radio Club, which was founded in 1952. Affectionately known as the “Godfather of Hams in Spartanburg County”, he was known to have tutored and mentored, as well as given numerous radio tests, to most of the radio operators here. He was an avid Morse Code enthusiast. Fritz received many awards and recognitions for his years of devoted service to his community, and among these are the following: in 1984, the American Red Cross recognized him with the Clara Barton Award for Meritorious Volunteer Service covering his more than 30 years of faithful service to the local Red Cross Chapter, during which he assisted in many local, state, and national disasters; in 1988 the Roanoke Division of the ARRL awarded him the Vic Clark Award for his lifetime of significant and consistent contribution to the public through Amateur Radio and the 2011 George Hart Distinguished Service Award; in 1993, he received two awards from the Sertoma Club for his service to the Spartanburg community, the Service to Mankind Award from the Uptown Sertoma Club and in the same year, the Sertoma Battleground District Award. Visitation will be 10:30-11:45 AM on Wednesday, August 6, 2019, at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307, with funeral services following at 12:00 Noon, conducted by The Rev. Randall Runion. Entombment will be in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Spanish Mausoleum, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307. Pallbearers will be members of the Spartanburg Amateur Radio Club. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mobile Meals Service, PO Box 361, Spartanburg, SC 29304. Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel from The JF Floyd Mortuary via Spartanburg Funeral

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Chancelor Jamar Williams, A1C, USAF

Airman First Class Chancelor Jamar Williams, USAF, 20, of Spartanburg, SC, died Saturday, July 27, 2019. Born November 2, 1998, in Rochester, NY, he was the son of Derek D. and Cassandra Williams of Spartanburg, SC. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brothers, Derek Williams and Kendall Williams, both of Spartanburg, SC; sister, Heather Franis of Atlanta, GA; maternal grandfather, Penrose Thicklin of Selma, AL; paternal grandparents, Deborah and John McFadden of Spartanburg, SC and James and Patricia Armstrong of Batavia, NY; paternal great-grandmothers, Lula Mae Lee of Spartanburg, SC and Dolly Williams of Batavia, NY; godparents, Brent and Felicia Raggins of Atlanta, GA; and his Lababull dog, Lady Bug. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Destiny Fellowship Church, 3825 S. Church St. Ext, Roebuck, SC 29376, by Bishop Lee Anthony Hayes. Burial, with military rites, will be in Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Rd., Columbia, SC 29229, at 10:00 AM Monday, August 5, 2019. The family expresses their appreciation to Sgt. John Asche and other members of the U. S. Air Force for all their compassion and love. Floyd’s North Church Street Chapel from The JF Floyd Mortuary via Spartanburg Funeral

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Doug L. Nesbitt Sr.

Douglas Leon Nesbitt Sr. “Lawnmower Man”, 82, of Pauline, SC, died Thursday, February 8, 2018, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born November 20, 1935, in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late Francis D. and Mildred Lucille Andrews Nesbitt. He retired from Mobil Chemical Company. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ann Miller Nesbitt; children, Deborah Ann Gibbs of Newark, NY, Brenda Jean Reece (Jerry) and Kevin J. Nesbitt (Annette), all of Spartanburg, SC, Scott Allen Nesbitt of Canandaigua, NY, Douglas L. Nesbitt Jr. (Cheryl Vandeburg) of Pauline, SC, Frederick Leon Nesbitt (Petrina) of Pauline, SC, and Kenneth Robert Nesbitt (Joseph Rutkowski) of Middlesex, NY; daughter-in-law, Valerie Nesbitt of Canandaigua, NY; 25 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; several brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. A service honoring his memory will be conducted at 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307, by The Rev. Manning Strickland. Burial, at a later date, will be in Nettle Valley Cemetery, Potter, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hosptal, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 online at http://bit.ly/2FYozqz. The family is at the home of Shirley Nesbitt. Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel from The JF Floyd Mortuary Crematory & Cemeteries via Spartanburg Funeral

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Dr. Marth a Marie Thomas Lovett

Dr. Martha Thomas Lovett of Spartanburg, died Wednesday, December 19, 2017 at Summit Hills following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. A native of Chatham, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Raleigh Haywood Thomas and Estelle Riddle Thomas of Danville, Virginia. Dr. Lovett was a graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She later received a Master’s Degree in History from Cleveland State University and a Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University in Education Administration. She came to Converse College in Spartanburg as Director of Teacher Education in 1986 and later became Dean of Graduate Education and Special Programs, retiring in 2002. Education was her passion, especially for women returning to the work force after having children. She became an active champion for them speaking throughout the state of South Carolina on their behalf. Dr. Lovett received many awards and honors during her academic career. These awards include Alumnus of the Year from Bowling Green State University, The Spirit of Converse Award, The Martha Kime Piper Award sponsored by the South Carolina Women of Higher Education Administration among many others. She served as President of the Greenville-Spartanburg Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, wrote numerous articles published in educational journals and co-authored a book with Dr. Ron Parton entitled, "Survival Kit for Social Studies Teachers" published by Simon Schuster. She was a member of Spartanburg Rotary and St. John's Lutheran Church of Spartanburg for over 25 years serving in various capacities. Dr. Lovett is predeceased by her husband of 49 years; Marshall Haseman Lovett. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Martha (Marcy) Lovett Adams and Thomas Mark Adams of Rochester, NY; and Susan Thomas Lovett and Paul Thomas Morrison of Rockport, Mass; and four grandchildren, Justin Marshall Adams, Corinne Elizabeth Adams, Edward Lovett Morrison and Evelyn Lovett Morrison. She is also survived by her beloved first cousin, Annette Simpson Smith of Spartanburg, SC. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 12, 2018 from 6-8 PM at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307. A funeral memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 10:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church with a light reception following in the church fellowship hall. A private interment will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Dr. Lovett's name to Converse College, 580 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302 or to St. John's Lutheran Church, 415 S. Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302. Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel from The JF Floyd Mortuary Crematory & Cemeteries via Spartanburg Funeral

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