CHAKIDES, Ruth
Mrs. Ruth Weekley Chakides, beloved wife of John Chakides, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 15, 2002 at Roper Hospital, Charleston, S.C. after an extended illness.
She was born January 1, 1925 in Varnville, S.C., one of eight children born to W.G. and Eva D. Weekley. She graduated from the Medical College of S.C. School of Nursing in 1947 and worked in hospitals in Beaufort, Columbia, and Charleston, S.C. She retired from the Charleston Naval Hospital. Growing up, she was a member of Deep Branch Baptist Church and was later a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Charleston, S.C.
She was the beloved wife of John Chakides of Mt. Pleasant and was the cherished mother of Katherine C. Gaffos of Mt. Pleasant, John H. Chakides and wife Caludia of Surfside Beach, Philip G. Chakides, and Daniel H. Chakides and wife Sherry, also of Mt. Pleasant. Surviving grandchildren are: Electra Gaffos Ariail (Mills), Nicholas A. Gaffos and Katherine L. Gaffos, John H. Chakides, III and Chandler R. Chakides, Pamela M. Chakides and Christine A. Chakides. She is also survived by two sisters, Margaret Shinar of Kalamazoo, Mich. and Betty Denny of Thomasville, Ga.; two brothers, William Weekley of Varnville and Carroll Weekley of Hampton. She was predeceased by sisters, Elizabeth Saad and Doris Zahler and brother, Jasper Weekley. Several beloved nieces and nephews also survive her.
She is remembered for her love and devotion to friends and family, for her compassion as a nurse, and for being a wonderful cook, not only for her family, but for the countless friends who passed through her kitchen while her children were growing up.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend funeral services at Mt. Olive Baptist Church (Old Salkehatchie Rd.), Early Branch, S.C. on Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 11 a.m. Flowers will be accepted at PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME, 300 Mulberry St., Hampton, S.C. 29924.
Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Race St., Charleston, S.C. or to the charity of one's choice.
SIMMONS, Maryalyce
Entered into eternal rest Maryalyce Simmons, infant daughter of Lewis Hugh and Maryalyce P. Simmons of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. The funeral services will be Wednesday morning, June 19, 2002 at the graveside Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens at 10:00 o'clock. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Surviving are her parents of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., three sisters, Lauren Haley Simmons, Georgia Joan Simmons and Lyndsey Hope Simmons, all of North Charleston, S.C.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Hugh Simmons, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; and Mr. and Mrs. John Spencer of Flourissant, Colo.; great-grandparents, Mrs. Ella Simmons of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. and John and Maryalice Cusick of Millersville, Md. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Patterson and great-grandfather, L. Hugh Simmons.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 573, Charleston, S.C. 29402.
SUR, Pratima
Dr. Pratima Sur, passed away in her sleep on the 14th of June 2002. Born on February 17, 1946 in Chinsurah (W. B.) India. She was the daughter of Alit and Milanmoyee Banerjee. Dr. Sur received her PhD from the University of Calcutta. She obtained her training in the Department of Biochemistry at the Medical University of S.C. 1982; she furthered her career in the Oncology Research Center at Bowman Gray School of Medicine. She completed her Fellowship at Hayashibara International Cancer Research Center in Japan. She again came to the MUSC in 1992 as a visiting scientist in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Her scientific works were presented at numerous national and international meetings.
Over the years, her papers on cancer-related investigations resulted in many publications. She was working in the department of Neurology as a visiting scientist working on a neuro-oncology project on Glioblastoma at the time of her death. She will be deeply and sadly missed by her family within the Department of Neurology and friends at MUSC. Services will be held Tuesday (Today), June 18, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. at the Cremation Center of Charleston, 11 Cunnington Avenue, Charleston, S.C.
RUSSELL, Clarence
Clarence Woodard "Tubby" Russell, 74, of Russellville, S.C., a retired insurance agent for Life of Georgia Insurance Company and a former security guard for Murray Guard Company died Sunday at his residence.
The funeral will be 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2002 in the Russellville Christian Church, Russellville. Interment will be in the Church cemetery. Friends may call at the ST. STEPHEN CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, this Tuesday evening, June 18, 2002 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Russell was born on October 27, 1927 in Moncks Corner, S.C., a son of John Malcolm Russell, Sr. and Myrtie Woodard Russell. Mr. Russell was a member of the Russellville Christian Church where he served as a Deacon and former Superintendent of Sunday School. He was a member and former secretary of the St. Stephen Gun Club and a member of the American Boer Goat Association. He was a graduate of St. Stephen High School and an Air Force veteran. A daughter, Amelia Audrey Russell and a brother John M. Russell, Jr. preceded Mr. Russell in death. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
Surviving are his wife; Clementina "Tina" Welch Russell of Russellville; three daughters and sons-in-law; Deborah and Terry Childress of Goose Creek, Marilyn and Buddy Gardner of Florence, and Claire and David Mizzell of Moncks Corner; one sister and brother-in-law; Mary Alice and William Barnette of Russellville; six grandchildren; Wendy K. Carr, Melissa G. Parrott, Kevin Mizzell, Troy Childness, Bryan Mizzell, and Justin Gardner; five great-grandchildren; Phillip, Taylor, Joshua, Evan and Madelyn and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
CHAPMAN, Lillie
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday Morning, June 16, 2002. Mrs. Lillie Mae Failey Chapman the beloved mother of Rudolph Chapman, Jr., Thelma A. Failey, David M., Robert L. and Gloria J. Chapman, the sister of Sarah Carpenter, Ruth Wright, Dan, and Anna Lee Failey, Late residence 3313 Stone Haven Drive, North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements Entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME. TELEPHONE (843) 744-7511
JENKINS, Emma
Entered into eternal rest on June 16, 2002, Mrs. Emma R. Jenkins, beloved wife of Mr. Jacob Jenkins Sr. and mother of Ms. Ethel Jenkins Smalls, Mrs. Ruthie Jenkins Riviers, Rev. Jacob Jenkins, Jr. (Delores), Rev. Arthur L. Jenkins (Shirley) and the late Gloria Jenkins Chisolm (Fred). Late residence 3570 Legareville Road. JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS. 722-3348 OR 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
PINCKNEY, Phillis
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Phillis C. Pinckney formerly of the Canterbury House, 175 Market Street, those of her children, Mr. Ellis Cunningham (Lucille P.), the late John H. Cunningham (Delores), Mr. William Moody (Marva), Mrs. Mattie Major (Robert), Ms. Dorothy Boges, Ms. Catherine Pinckney, Ms. Julia Ann Weeks, Ms. Hazel Richardson (William), (The late Clarence Graham (Little Boy), Pearlie Mae Butler, Dan Cunningham and Francis Stepherson), sisters, Ms. Mazie S. Edwards, Ms. Lillie Brown, Ms. Rosana McKnight (Mose), Ms. Thomasina Hankerson, Ms. Ida Scott, Ms. Flora S. Robertson, brothers, Rev. Henry C. Scott, Mr. Libson Scott, (The late Mr. Charles Buster Scott, and Mr. Sam Scott), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives are invited to attend her funeral services Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1440 Folly Road, James Island S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954 remains to the church on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment Payne RMUE cemetery, Grimball Road, James Island, S.C.
SHERMAN, Raymond
Colonel Raymond Burdell Sherman, US Army Retired, husband of Madge M. Sherman of Mount Pleasant, S. C. died Saturday, June 15, 2002 at his residence. The relatives and friends of Col. and Mrs. Raymond Burdell Sherman are invited to attend the memorial service of the former Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at American Legion Post 147 at 7:00. Interment will be in Arlington National cemetery at a later date. Friends may call at the American Legion Post 147 Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until time of service. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Col. Sherman was born in Tiffin, Ohio, the son of Walter Ray and Nellie C. Sherman. He was a graduate of Calvert High School, Tiffin, Ohio and Alumni of Ohio State. He was a member of the following organizations: Life member and Past Commander of American Legion Post 147, Life member of VFW Post 10624, Lowcountry All Airborne, 82nd Airborne, Second Indianhead Division, Korean War Branch, 25th Infantry Division, Retired Officer's Association, 415th Engineer Brigade, 40/8, and Association of the United States Army. Col. Sherman received the Korean Service Medal, three Bronze Campaign Stars, United Nations Service Medal, Bronze Star with V device, Senior Parachute Badge and Korean Presidential Citation.
Surviving are his wife of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; one daughter, Deejah Sherman Peterson of Seattle, Washington, two sons, David Raymond Sherman of Columbus, Ohio and Dennis McClelland Sherman of Garland, Texas, three step daughters, Gloria J. Wimmer of Sunset Beach, NC; Susan J. McKown of Rock Hill, S.C.; September J. Ponder of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; two step sons, Michael "Steve" Jones of Conway, S.C. and Phillip E. Jones of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. and five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Jean Marie Schreiner of West Millgrove, Ohio and Rosemary Scott of Tiffin, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Legion Post 147, "Baseball Team", 968 Folly Road, James Island, S.C. 29412, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464.
SINGLETON, Gladys
Entered into eternal rest on June 16, 2002, Mrs. Gladys A. Singleton, the beloved mother of Elaine (Michael) Watts, Phillip A. Simmons, Marion Beckett Jr., Javis Singleton and Jada Singleton, sister of Julius Phillips, Calvin Phillips and Gloria Starks. Late residence 2262 Wren Drive, North Charleston S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME INC.
BUTLER, Sarah
Mrs. Sarah Yeadon Butler, age 53 of 2108 Old Six Highway, Cross S.C. died June 14, 2002 at Roper Hospital after a brief illness. Family hour 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew A.M.E. Church. Rev Michael Burgess. The burial place Jerusalem. SHULER MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME. The active pallbearers is the nephews. Mrs. Butler born to the late Mr. George Yeadon and Mrs. Mary Glover Yeadon on Nov. 29, 1949 in Berkeley County. Grew up in Cross, S.C. and was a member of The St. Matthew A.M.E. Church where she served on the Sr. Choir, Kitchen Committee, Missionary and Home Charity Lodge #21. She graduated from Central High School in Cross. She received a degree in Culinary Arts and Crafts in 1979 and a certificate in Catering. Survivors husband, of the home, five daughters, Ms. Delores Butler of Charleston, Mrs. Elvera (Robert) Middleton, of Ridgeville, S.C. Mrs. Martha (Milton) Waring of Moncks Corner, S.C. Ms. Latretia Butler, of Cross S.C. Ms. Edna (Antonio) Meyers of Jacksonboro S.C.; one sister, Mrs. Janice (Steve) Gray of Columbia, S. C. three brothers Robert (Leslie) Yeadon of Charleston, Mr. McKinley (Azalee) Yeadon of Eutawville S.C., and Kenneth (Mary Anne) Yeadon, of Cross, eleven grandchildren, one great-grand child and host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence and at THE SHULER-MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME OF HOLLY HILL, S.C.
WASHINGTON, Susie
The last religious rites for Mrs. Susie Washington will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2002, 2:00 p.m. at the Albert A. Glover Funeral Home, pastor Ruth McRaven, officiating. Interment Brownsville cemetery. Her children, Mr. Jerry Washington, Mr. Gilbert Washington, Mt. Troy Washington, Mr. Charlie Bracey and Ms. Crystal Washington; her sister, Ms. Leona Trappier, her brother, Mr. Lamar Davis; request her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to attend with them these last rites. Viewing will be from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 BRYAN ST., SUMMERVILLE, SC. PHONE: (843) 871-1528; FAX: (843) 832-9240.
GAMBLE, Thomas
Entered into eternal rest Monday, June 17, 2002, Mr. Thomas Gamble, beloved brother of Mrs. Carolyn Mills. Late residence 701 Society Street, Number 210. Friends may call FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, Meeting Street, North Charleston 744-2545 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
CHERRY, Samuel
GEORGETOWN - Samuel Bo Cherry, 26, died Sunday, June 16, 2002, at Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Funeral service will be 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2002, at the Fellowship with Jesus Ministries on Hwy. 701 in the Yauhannah Community. Burial will follow in the St. Peter's cemetery off of the Eaddy Rd. in the Choppee Community.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2002, at the Georgetown Chapel, McKenzie Funeral Home.
Mr. Cherry was born September 8, 1975, in Georgetown County, a son of Burness Cherry and Lila Jones Cherry. He was educated in Georgetown county and was a former heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Fellowship with Jesus Ministries.
He is predeceased by his father.
Surviving in addition to his mother are, a son, Abel Cherry of Andrews; one daughter, Samantha Louise Cherry of Georgetown; one brother, Charles E. Cherry of Georgetown; and three sisters, Ronzina C. Cribb and Dee C. Britt, both of Georgetown, Salina C. Britt of Andrews.
