CHAMBERLIN, Martin
Dr. Martin Ross Chamberlin, 72, of John's Island, husband of Barbara Fiore Chamberlin and a retired Pediatrician died Friday, June 7, 2002 at his residence. Mr. Chamberlin was born Wednesday, November 27, 1929 in Baldwin, N.Y., the son of Ross Irving and Dora Lynch Chamberlin. Mr. Chamberlin served his country in the U.S. Army. He also served on the staff at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, N.J. and at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Sufferin, N.Y. Mr. Chamberlin was retired from his private practice in Ramsey and Allendale, N.J. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; six sons, Marc Chamberlin, Matthew Chamberlin, Luke Chamberlin, John Chamberlin, Paul Chamberlin, and Peter Chamberlin; three daughters, Ann Boe, Danette Fulk and Rachel Schwanewede, Mr. Chamberlin is also survived by 10 grandchildren. Mr. Chamberlin's funeral services will be held in Ramsey, N.J. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on John's Island at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorial contributions be made in Mr. Chamberlin's name to Our Island Home Respite c/o Church of Our Savior, 4416 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy., John's Island, S.C. 29455 or to Quality Time Respite c/o St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 405 King St., Charleston, S.C. 29401. Local arrangements are by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., CHARLESTON, 766-1365.
HOLBROOKS, Velma
The relatives and friends of Velma Jane Bullock Holbrooks are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL Tuesday morning, June 11, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel this (Monday) evening, June 10, 2002, between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Holbrooks was born October 6, 1923 in Haverhill, Mass., a daughter of the late Charles Edwin and Phyllis Conley Bullock. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, where she served as a Sunday School teacher, sang in the church choir and was a soloist. Mrs. Holbrooks was a volunteer for many organizations in the Charleston area and served in World War II in the United States Navy.
She is survived by one daughter, Cynthia H. Witt of Ladson, S.C.; one son, Jeffrey M. Witt of Summerville, S.C.; one brother, Charles E. Bullock, III of Wolfboro, N.H.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
MOORE, Brenda
The relatives and friends of Brenda Clair Petit Moore are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this (Monday) afternoon, June 10, 2002 at two o'clock. Interment will follow at Summerville cemetery. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel.
SNIPES, Lee
The last religious rites for Mr. Lee Marvin Snipes will be held Today, Monday, June 10, 2002, 12:00 Noon at Bethel AME Church, Ridgeville, SC, Rev. Issah Pringle, Pastor. Interment, Churchyard cemetery. His sons, Mr. Cedric Williams and Mr. Jamarri Snipes; parents, Mr. Leon and Mrs. Emily Snipes; sisters, Ms. Harriett Jenkins, Mrs. Mario Tucker and Mrs. Simenthia Tucker; brothers, Mr. Terry Snipes and Mr. Michael Snipes; request his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to attend with them these last rites. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 BRYAN ST., SUMMERVILLE, SC. PHONE: (843) 871-1528; FAX: (843) 832-9240.
ANCRUM, Ruthie
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Mrs. Johnie Ruthie Mae Ancrum entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 9, 2002. Late residence, 133 Droze Road, Summerville, SC. Wife of Mr. John Ancrum; mother of Mr. John Anthony Ancrum, Mrs. Denise Delphine Watson, Ms. Joyce Elaine Ancrum, Mrs. Linda Pryor, and Mr. Eddie Watson; sister of Mrs. Joyce Gamble, Mr. Sammie Chapman, Mr. Talman Chapman, Mr. Lonnie Chapman, and Mr. Willie Grant. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 BRYAN ST., SUMMERVILLE, SC. PHONE (843) 871-1528; FAX (843) 832-9240.
SPAIN, John
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Mr. John L. Spain entered into eternal rest on Sunday Morning, June 9, 2002. Late residence, 104 Bob White Lane, Summerville, SC 29485. Husband of Mrs. Thelma Harper; father of Mrs. Brenda (Michael) Grant, and Mr. Kenneth Spain; step-father of Ms. Briana Harper; brother of Mrs. Katie Graham. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 BRYAN ST., SUMMERVILLE, SC. PHONE (843) 871-1528; FAX (843) 832-9240.
HUGHES, Lillian
The relatives and friends of Lillian Delores Hughes - "Loris" (daughter of the late Richard and Gussie Mae Gaines); those of her beloved companion, Mr. Edgar Geddis; her brothers: Richard Gaines, Jr. (Clarietta), William Henry Gaines, and SFC Retired Wilbert D. Gaines (Joyce); her sisters: Rosa M. Glover, Evelyn R. Headley, "Kitty" Gaines, Sharyn Doyle (Nathaniel), Blondell Gaines, Deborah Williams (Charles), and adopted sister, Angela Sumpter of Kileen, TX; aunts: Gladys Roberson of Columbia, SC and Lucille Gaines; and nieces and nephews are invited to attend her funeral services 12 Noon, Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at the House of God, Keith Dominion, 2050 Hampton Ave., N. Chas., SC. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday, 6:00-7:00 pm at the Church with special moments with the family from 7:00-7:30 pm. Funeral arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, (843) 744-8761.
KINSEY, Peggy
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Norman L. Kinsey are invited to attend the memorial service of the latter at the First Baptist Church of Moncks Corner, Monday evening, June 10, 2002 at 7 o'clock. Interment will be private. Arrangements by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, SC 29406. The family will receive friends at the church from 6 o'clock until the hour of service on Monday evening.
SWAIN, Raymond
Raymond Regis Swain, Sr., 101, died on Thursday, June 6, 2002 in a local hospital. Mr. Swain was born June 30, 1900 in Fennelton, PA, the son of the late George S. Swain and Belle Baker Swain. He was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Ethel Teresa Seagren Swain and two sons Donald S. Swain and Raymond R. Swain, Jr. He was a resident of Sullivan's Island, a retired Planner and Estimator at Charleston Naval Shipyard (started 1938), American Bridge Co. in PA, and Real Estate agent for Griffith Real Estate upon retirement. He was a member of Stella Maris Catholic Church; a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus; member of the Men's Club and Choir at Stella Maris; and a lifetime honorary member in the Men's Club of Sullivan's Island. Mr. Swain is survived by one sister, Hilda M. Swain of Sullivan's Island; six sons: Robert R. Swain (Linda), Albany, CA; David C. Swain (Patricia), Montgomery, AL; James C. Swain (Brenda), Mount Air, VA; Gary M. Swain (Mary), Charleston, SC; Carl C. Swain and Leonard A. Swain (Jovita), Sullivan's Island, SC; and two daughters: Nancy S. Jager (George) of James Island, SC and Ethel S. Backus (Phillip) of Mount Pleasant, SC; 37 grandchildren and 66 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, June 9, 2002 from 6-8 PM at McAlister-Smith East Cooper Funeral Chapel, 1520 Rifle Range Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC with vigil service at 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 10, 2002 at 1 PM in Stella Maris Catholic Church, Sullivan's Island. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery, James Island. Memorial contributions may be made to Stella Maris Building Fund, 1204 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 or to the American Cancer Society, 267 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401. McALISTER-SMITH EAST COOPER CHAPEL is assisting the Swain Family.
LEWIS, Gilbert
Gilbert Lewis, 79, of Pinecrest Dr., Moncks Corner, SC, a retired electrician at the Charleston Naval Shipyard, died Saturday in a North Charleston hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM Tuesday evening, June 11, 2002, in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until the hour of service on Tuesday.
Mr. Lewis was born May 16, 1923, in Stacy Fork, Kentucky, a son of Edgar Lewis and Rosetta Ferguseon Lewis. He was an Army Veteran of W.W.II.
Surviving are: his wife, Linda Darnell Lewis; a daughter, Lisa A. McDonald of Moncks Corner; a son, Brian Lewis of Givhans; a brother, Willard Lewis of Mt. Orab, OH; and four grandchildren.
CROSBY, Edith
WALTERBORO - Edith Priester Crosby, 98, formerly of Columbia, and widow of Albert Crosby, died Saturday at the Colleton Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday at the graveside in Black Creek cemetery, conducted by Rev. Steve Brown and Rev. Stephen Bouknight, and directed by the FRED PARKER FUNERAL HOME.
Mrs. Crosby was born March 27, 1904 in Fairfax, SC, a daughter of the late Pretto and Lee Mills Priester. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Columbia and was a retired Kindergarten secretary.
Surviving are: niece and nephews, Doris Bales of Walterboro, Billy and Charles Priester of Fairfax and Kenneth Smoak of St. George.
