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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 2001

Page

7

Benson Battin Benson Dies in Burnettown Work Career

Joseph H. Battin Benson a retired textile worker died Sunday September 2 2001 in Burnettown. He was survived by his wife two daughters four grandchildren and two great grandchildren with services at Blizzard Funeral Home Wagener. Pallbearers named Marion Gant Jason Gantt Richard Lee Jeffrey White and Mark Redd attended the service. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 pm at Blizzard Funeral Home.

Columbia Georgie Jeffcoat Marion Gant Jason Gantt Richard Lee Jeffrey White Mark Redd Blizzard Funeral Home Wagener Joseph ‘Battrin’ Benson Burnettown Joseph H. “Battin” Benson

Obituaries Set for Local Residents with Shared Services

Graveside services are planned for 2 pm at Sunset Memory Gardens with the Rev John George officiating. Benson, a Langley native, longtime Burnettown resident, WWII Army veteran, widow Dorothy Benson, survived by two sons Jan and Joseph, a sister, and other relatives. Services and visitation announced by Hatcher Funeral Home. Pauline Bidson Lucas 88 Dies in Burgundy Road Home. Burial at Aiken Memorial Gardens after 11 am service at St Johns United Methodist Church. Lucas, a Thom­son native, co owner of Aiken Concrete Co, survived by three daughters, 12 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Memorials to St Johns United Methodist Church. Visitation with Rivers Funeral Home Tuesday evening. Fannie Alberta Simpkins 65 Dies in Ft Lauderdale. Services 2:30 pm Tuesday at Bell Grove Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery. Simpkins, a native of Aiken County, resided in Ft Lauderdale, survived by a daughter, a son, four sisters, three brothers, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Visitation at sister Essie Jordan’s residence or Jackson Brooks Funeral Home beginning 2 pm Tuesday.

Ial Gardens Fannie Alberta Simpkins FT. Lauderdale Fla Bell Grove Baptist Church Lester Smalls Simpkins Aiken County Patricia Mells Richard Dunbar Ft Lauderdale Nellie Isaac Essie Jordan Annie Butler Betty Buckman Aiken Samuel Simpkins Joseph ‘Simpkins Charles Simpkins Mississippi Ave Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home

Advice for a mother facing her daughter's lesbian disclosure

A Dear Abby column advises a mother to continue loving her daughter and support her, noting a biological clock question may not reverse orientation. It highlights that many gay couples adopt, and suggests contacting PFLAG for guidance and support.

Abby PFLAG Parents and Friends of St. Peinforatypfag Dallas

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