LEMON, Virginia
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Virginia Preacher Lemon, residence, 2200 Dunlap St., Lot #47, North Charleston, S.C., and those of her children, Glorier Lemon Gonzalez, Willie C. Lemon, Jr., Abraham Lemon, Russell Lee Lemon, Lucius E. Lemon, Samuel Lemon, Clayton Lemon, Sherryll Ruth Lemon Bowman, Rosalind Mae Lemon, Charlene Virginia Lemon, Lorraine Lemon, Virginia M. Lemon Singleton, Matthew Willis Lemon and the late John C. Lemon, her brother, John E. Preacher, Jr., of Columbia, S.C., her sisters Ruth E. Preacher of New York and Betty Brown of Georgia and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other family members are invited to attend her funeral services on Wednesday, October 16, 2002, at 3 o'clock p.m. in Morning Star Baptist Church, 19 Norman St., Charleston, S.C.
Rev. J. McDaniel Deas, Pastor. Inhumation, Riverview Memorial Park, North Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags Funeral Home, Inc., on Tuesday, October 15, 2002, from 3 to 5 p.m. Mrs. Virginia Preacher Lemon will lie-in-state in Morning Star Baptist Church on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Family hour from 7 to 8 p.m. There will be no viewing after the funeral services on Wednesday. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. (Downtown) Phone 723-3066.
JACKS, Jody
IRMO - Services for Jody Elizabeth Jacks, 17, will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Union United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Pinelawn Memory Gardens in Clinton, S.C., at 4:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. DUNBAR FUNERAL HOME, DUTCHFORK CHAPEL, is in charge.
Miss Jacks died Saturday, October 12, 2002. Born in Knoxville, Tenn., she was a daughter of John W. and Sandi Ballew Jacks. She was a senior at Dutch Fork High School and student teacher cadet at H.E. Corley Kindergarten. She attended Union United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her parents of Irmo; sister, Ashley Salter of Irmo; niece, McKenzie Williams of Irmo; paternal grandparents, Homer Derl and Geraldine B. Jacks of Joanna; maternal grandparents, Dot and Joe Medlin of Clinton and the late Edgar E. Ballew.
DAVIS, SR., Gilbert
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Granger Davis, Sr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the former at Boone Hill United Methodist Church, Tuesday afternoon, October 15, 2002, at 4 o'clock. Interment, church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Boone Hill United Methodist Church, 801 Boone Hill Road, Summerville, S.C. 29483, or American Heart Association, 215 E. Bay St., Suite 204, Charleston, S.C. 29401. Friends may call at JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN ST., SUMMERVILLE, from 6 to 8 o'clock this (Monday) evening and on Tuesday at the church after 3 o'clock.
GILLIARD, Albertha
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 13, 2002, Mrs. Albertha "Dillie" Gilliard. Residence, 416 Bank St., Mt. Pleasant, S.C. She was the devoted mother of Mrs. June "Dot" DuPree, Mr. Mercer M. Gilliard, Mrs. Rickey Steed (Ernest) and Mrs. Lois R. Jenkins (Phil). Adopted daughter Ms. Jean German Ortiz. Sister of Mrs. Mary G. Hamilton (Benjamin) and Mrs. Lena G. Richardson (James).
W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 4129 Highway 17 North, Awendaw, S.C. Will announce funeral services. (843) 881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
SHORT, Marie
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Marie L. Short, those of her children, Mrs. Doris Short Rhett and Mr. John Short, grandchildren are invited to attend her funeral service on Tuesday, October 15, 2002, at 11 a.m., in Greater Trinity A.M.E. Church, 677 Meeting St., Charleston, S.C. Interment church cemetery. Visitation with the family on Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
FAWCETT, SR., Henry
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Fawcett, Sr., are invited to attend his memorial service at the Church of the Holy Family, Monday morning, October 14, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Burial will be private. Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner, from 10 a.m., Monday, until the hour of service.
DEAS, Minnie
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday morning, October 13, 2002, in Columbia, S.C., Mrs. Minnie Porter Deas, (formerly of Yonges Island, S.C.) beloved mother of Ms. Alma Deas, Adams Run, S.C., Lewis Porter, North Charleston, S.C., and Al Deas, Columbia, S.C. Funeral notice later. Family will be receiving friends at 5068 Highway 174 Adams Run, S.C. Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "Chapel of Peace" 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.
HAWKINS, Christopher
Entered into eternal rest Friday evening, October 11, 2002, Mr. Christopher (Red) Hawkins beloved husband of Mrs. Alice M. Hawkins, father of Mrs. Vickie H. Moultrie (Keith), Mrs. Nacola H. Gibbs (Barry), and Mr. Dawyane Felder, brother of Mrs. Joella Hawkins Gadsden, Mr. Silas Hawkins, Jr. (Betty), and Mr. Coell Fisher. Late residence, 2627 Junction Lane, N. Charleston. Friends may call FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, NORTH CHARLESTON, 744-2545 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
GIBBS, JR., James
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 12, 2002, Mr. James C. Gibbs, Jr., beloved son of Mrs. Rosalee R. Taylor, and Mr. James L. Gibbs, brother of Tenesha T. Edwards and Shanice Gibbs. Late residence, 1814-B Battery Island, James Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
FEICHT, LaRue
The relatives and friends of Col. and Mrs. Victor R. Feicht, U.S.A. (Ret.) are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter, Monday at eleven o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Burial will be October 29, 2002 at one o'clock in Arlington National cemetery.
Memorials may be made to The Citadel Development Foundation, 171 Moultrie St. Charleston, S.C. 29409-6230.
ROTH, Ernest
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday evening, October 12, 2002, in Greenville, S.C., Master Sergeant Ernest Jerome Roth, Ret. USAF, husband of Loretta Gibson Roth. Residence, Goose Creek, S.C. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
SANFORD, Frances
WALTERBORO - Mrs. Frances Mary Sanford, 74, of 96 Sanford Court, of Walterboro, died Thursday, September 12, 2002 at the Colleton Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, September 14, 2002, in the Chapel of the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, WALTERBORO CHAPEL. Interment will be held 11:30 AM Monday, September 16, 2002 in the Beaufort National cemetery, Beaufort, SC. The family will receive friends following the funeral services.
Mrs. Sanford was born January 11, 1928 in Danbury, Connecticut, and was a daughter of the late Walter B. Florence Worth. She retired after twenty-one years of service from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a Hotline Coordinator, was a life member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars, Post #10256 in Goose Creek, and was a member of the Fleet Reserve Branch #50 in Charleston. She was a member of the Northside Christian Church.
Surviving are her husband of fifty-seven years, Arlington Sanford; two sons, Robert A. Sanford of Walterboro, William A. Sanford of Columbia; a daughter, Susan B. Hilton of Summerville; twelve grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Frances Mary Sanford, to the USS LST 325 Ship Memorial, American Savings Bank, Post Office Box 627, Danville, Illinois, 61834.
COPPEDGE, Alice
Alice Hughes Coppedge, 92, of St. Stephen, formerly of Charleston, died Wednesday at a St. Stephen nursing home.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12 noon, Saturday, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Charleston. Final commendation and farewell, directed by Russell Funeral Chapel, will be in Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Coppedge was born January 1, 1910 in Savannah, Georgia, a daughter of Samuel B. Hughes and Alice M Byrnes Hughes. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was the widow of Thomas Earl Coppedge.
Surviving are her daughter, Earlyne Coppedge Vonder Leith Kost of Bonneau Beach; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, MONCKS CORNER, from 6 PM until 8 PM, Friday evening.
FELDER, Clarence
The relatives and friends of Mr. Clarence "Dut" Felder are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, September 14, 2002, 1:00 PM at Greater St. Peter's AME Church, Old Georgetown Rd., Moss Swamp Section of McClellanville, SC. Interment, church cemetery.
His wife, Pauline McGinnis Felder; one sister, Mrs. Leola McDuffie; a special niece, Dr. Minnie Lee Carol Ford; two devoted friends, Mr. Melvin Smith and Mr. Alfred Simmons; and a host of nieces and nephews survive Mr. Felder.
Viewing for Mr. Felder will be at the W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Chapel, 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, SC, on Friday, September 13, 2002, from 2:00 - 8:30 PM, and at the church on Saturday from 12 noon until the time of funeral services. There will be no family hour. Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. Phone, (843) 881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659 or email memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
THOMPSON, Jack
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 12, Mr. Jack Thompson, residence, 7126 Henison Cir., Awendaw, S.C. The loving husband of Mrs. Thelma Sanders Thompson. The father of Mrs. Roberta Thompson Upchurch (Lonnie) and Mr. Howard M. Thompson (Vera). The brother of Mrs. Anna Mae William and Mr. Rufus Thompson (Mary). The grandfather Mrs. Kimberly M. Wright (Lawrence), Mr. Lonnie Upchurch, II, Ms. Antionette Thompson and Ms. Ashley Thompson. The brother-in-law of Mrs. Francena S. Thompson, Mrs. Odessa S. Ford and Mrs. Evelena Thompson, Susie Sanders.
W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, INC., 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C., will announce funeral services (843) 881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659.
ROBINSON, Marie
The relatives and friends of Ms. Marie-Boykin Robinson, residence, 110 Darlington Ave., Charleston, S.C., and those of her sister, Althea Simmons, her step-son, Lewis Robinson, her nieces, Mary G. Brown, Lucille B. (John) Gilliard, Anna May Boykin; her nephews, William Boykin, and James Boykin, a devoted cousin, Henrietta Frazier, her devoted friends, Mr. and Mrs. William Singleton; and a host of nieces, grand-nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, September 14, 2002, at 1 o'clock p.m., in Emmanuel A.M.E. Church, 110 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. Reverend William Smith, Pastor. Inhumation, Emmanuel A.M.E. Church cemetery, S.C. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags Funeral Home, Inc., on Friday, September 13, 2002, from 3 to 5 p.m. Ms. Marie-Boykin Robinson will lie-in-state in Emmanuel A.M.E. Church on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. (Downtown) Phone 723-3066.
