STERN, Robert
Robert L. Stern of 3334 Merion Place, Mt. Pleasant, died on April 14, 2002 at the age of 87. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
A man who lived life with an inimitable joie de vivre, Bob was an active participant in the lives of his family, friends and communities. Known in the Charleston area for his letters to the editor and his bread baking (he gave lessons at his home and other venues even in his 80’s). He also left a worldwide community of friends from his active correspondence on the Internet. Bob was a role model to his three children and four grandchildren who aspire to Grandpa’s energy and enthusiasm for living, his love of music and the great joy he found in being with people.
He married
the woman he loved, Muriel, and enjoyed a wonderful 55 years of marriage. He maintained close relationships with his extended family, particularly with his younger sister, Margie, with whom he talked weekly for many years. His cousin, Charleston’s Theodore Sanders Stern, former president of the College of Charleston, remained a dear and close friend throughout Bob’s life. The love and support from Ted, his wife, Alva and their entire family is very much appreciated.
And many thanks to all of our parents’ Mount Pleasant and Charleston friends. Your kindness, concern and friendship have always been there for our folks.
And finally, we couldn’t have chosen a better Dad! You did it well, Pop---from start to finish!
Greg, Marian and Bobby Stern
GROOMS, Eric
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Eric Grooms, 57, of 215 Covington Road, beloved husband of Wanda B. Grooms, went to be with his Lord after a long illness on Friday, April 26, 2002, surrounded by his extended family.
He was born in Charleston, S.C., on May 16, 1944 to Doris Rudd Grooms of Greenville and the late Berry C. Grooms. He grew up in Asheville, N.C. and was formerly of Jim Hunt Road in Easley. He graduated from Clyde A. Erwin High School, was self-employed, and a member of Grace Presbyterian Church.
Surviving in addition to his mother, and wife of the home, are his paternal grandmother, Lena Grooms of Charleston; a son, Todd Grooms and his wife, Stephanie of Greenville; his sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Earl Riddle of Greenville; and sister, Janis LaBroad of Charlotte, N.C. He is also survived by a stepson, Barry Bradsher of Julian, N.C. and was predeceased by his son, Jason Grooms. Surviving also are two nieces, two great-nephews and one great-niece.
He will be most remembered for his sense of humor, mischief, and willingness to help others.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Presbyterian Church, Carpet Fund, 377 Deer Creek Road, Easley, S.C. 29601.
Services 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest Chapel, with burial in Graceland cemetery, West.
Visitation, 1:00-2:45 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
The family is at the home of his niece and her husband. Angela and Buddy Day, 215 Covington Road.
DOVER, Alma
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Alma VanDyke Dover, and those of her husband, Mr. James Dover, children, Calvin L. Dover, Sr. (Sandra), Howard Dover, Sr. (Joyce), Demetrius A. Dover and Shannek I. Ragin (Charles), grands, sisters, Thelma VanDyke, Elizabeth Heyward, Emma Scott (Solomon), Iris Sumter, Althea Wright, brothers, Walter VanDyke (Lillian), Samuel VanDyke (Melphine) and Harold VanDyke, sisters-in-law, Birdie Mae Dover, Carolyn Dover, Elizabeth Heyward (Frank), Lucinda Gibbs (Anthony), Barbara Spry (James), Roslin Sumter (Jacob) and Priscilla Watkins (Bernard), nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services on Monday, April 29, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Lovely Hill Baptist Church, Bears Swamp Road, (Red Top Section), John's Island, S.C. Remains will lie in state at the church from 12 noon until the hour of service. Rev. Caswell Edwards, Eulogist, Rev. Robert Deas, Sr., officiating. Interment: Red Top Community cemetery. Remains to New Hope Baptist Church this evening (Sunday) from 6-8 p.m. where the family will be receiving friends from 7-8 p.m. Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY, "Chapel of Peace" 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.
PHILLIPS, Audrey
Audrey Phillips, age 80, died Friday, April 26, 2002. She graduated from Bishop England High School in Charleston, S.C. and was the Co-Founder and Owner of the C.W. Phillips Sheet Metal Co. with her late husband. She was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church. preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Charles W. Phillips, Jr. in September of 2000, 2 grandsons, John Phillips and Charles W. Phillips "Chuckie", 1 sister and 3 brothers. Survived by a son, Charles W. III and his wife Katharina of Munsingen, Switzerland, 4 daughters, Yvonne and husband Michael Marlowe of Winter Park, Fla., Jane and husband Ronald Denlinger of Kings Mt., N.C., Evelyn and husband Mark Taylor of Cape Coral, Fla., Lucy and husband Jay Anderson of Dayton, 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, her dedicated and loving dog Alice. She leaves a host of relatives and friends including her Euchre Club and her friends at the Dayton Heart Rehab. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Precious Blood Catholic Church by Father William O'Donnell. Interment Calvary cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at BAKER-HAZEL FUNERAL HOME, 5555 Philadelphia Dr., at N. Main St. www.bakerhazel.com.
JOYNER, Elvie
Elvie Brock Joyner, 83, of Cordesville, died Saturday at a North Charleston nursing home.
The graveside funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Pioneer Pentecostal Holiness Church cemetery, Cordesville. Burial will be directed by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner.
Mrs. Joyner was born March 13, 1919 at Marianna, Florida, a daughter of Walter Brock and Peggy Collette Brock. She was a member of Pioneer Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was the widow of John F. Joyner, Jr.
Surviving are two daughters, the Rev. Helon H. Phillips of Cordesville, Sonja J. Mulligan of Williston; son, Donald M. Johnson of Marietta, Georgia; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
MOYD, Eaife
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 27, 2002, Mrs. Eaife G. Moyd, of Brooklyn, N.Y., (formerly of Jamestown, S.C.), the beloved mother of Mr. Kenneth Moyd, of Alvin, S.C., Ms. Tracy Moyd, Mr. Sylvester Moyd and Mr. Barry Moyd of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Gerald Moyd of High Point, N.C., the beloved sister of Mr. Warren Gadsden, of Long Island, N.Y.
Funeral notice later SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
GOODWINE, Carl
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 27, 2002, Mr. Carl Goodwine of Moncks Corner, S.C., husband of Mrs. Walletta R. Goodwine, son of Mrs. Barbara Goodwine and Mr. George Goodwine, father of Carl Goodwine, Jr., Markuisa Goodwine, Ahneise Goodwine and Colony Goodwine, brother of Ms. Michelle Goodwine all of Moncks Corner, S.C.; grandson of Mrs. Bertha Goodwine of Summerville, S.C., Mrs. Ethel Gadsden and Mr. Johnny Gadsden of Moncks Corner, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
BENTON, James
GEORGETOWN - James Durant Benton, 73, husband of Betty Jo Blakely Benton died Friday, April 26, 2002 in Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 29, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. in Georgetown Pentecostal Holiness Church. Officiating will be Rev. Clide E. Glover, Sr., Rev. L.D. Driggers and Rev. Elvio Canavesio. Entombment, directed by GRAHAM FUNERAL HOME will follow in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
He was born June 26, 1929 in Williamsburg Co., a son of the late James Liston Benton and Eva Powell Benton.
He was a power house operator with International Paper, retiring after 47 years of service and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He also served in the Army National Guard.
He was a member of Georgetown Pentecostal Holiness Church where he was a member of the Golden Youth Sunday School Class and the Men's Fellowship. He also was a former Deacon and Trustee.
Surviving are his wife; one son, James Edwin Benton and his wife Caron of Tampa, Fla.; one daughter, Dianne Benton Floyd and her husband E. Dwain of Georgetown; one brother, Melvin M. Benton of Georgetown; one grandson, James E. Benton, III and one granddaughter, Brittany N. Benton.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Georgetown Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 495, Georgetown, S.C. 29442.
SMALLWOOD, Janie
Entered into eternal rest on Friday evening, April 26, 2002, Janie Roe Ammons Smallwood, wife of Joe M. Smallwood. Residence, Summerville, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Smallwood are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL Monday morning, April 29, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Entombment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel this (Sunday) evening, April 28, 2002, between 6 and 8 o'clock, at which time the Summerville Chapter #143, O.E.S. will hold a service at 7 o'clock.
Mrs. Smallwood was born on June 26, 1929 in Lavonia, Georgia, a daughter of the late Charles Douglas and Fannie Richey Roe. She was retired from the Charleston Naval Weapons Station as the Comptroller. Mrs. Smallwood was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Lavonia, Ga., a member of Summerville Chapter #143, O.E.S., a member of the Ladies Auxiliary #3142, V.F.W. of North Charleston, S.C., an A.A.R.P. member and also a member of N.A.R.F.E.
Mrs. Smallwood is survived by her husband of Summerville, S.C., a step-daughter, Nancy Jo Brooks of Athens, Ga.; a sister, Jo Ellen Brock of Lavonia, Ga.; and two step-grandchildren, Jennifer Brown and Adam Brown, both of Athens, Ga.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Summerville Chapter #143, O.E.S., Special Stars Committee, c/o Patricia Cox, Secretary, 65 University Drive, Ladson, S.C. 29456.
BYAS, Sr., Landarius
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 22, 2002, at a local hospital in Harlem, N.Y., Mr. Landarius Marcell Frost Byas, Sr. He was born to Elliot Byas and the late Francina F. Byas on July 5, 1971. Remains to the North Area Funeral Home upon arrival. The relatives and friends of Mr. Landanus Marcell Frost Byas, Sr., those of his children Lynette, Daisuan and Landarius Frost Byas, Jr., all of New York City, his close sister, Delvida Frost of Moncks Corner, S.C., his brothers, Joe and Elliot Frost of New York City, his paternal brothers, Elliot Parker, Jamarr Parker and Tyrell McCants, his niece, India Delia Swaby of Moncks Corner, his aunts, Violetta (Paul) Wilson of Moncks Corner, S.C., Edna Frost of Bonneau, S.C., Ruby Pringle of Charleston, S.C., Beatrice (Alonzo) Heyward, Rosemary Butler, Lillian Byas, Cynthia (Frank) Morrison, Kathleen Washington, all of Hollywood, S.C., his uncles, Franklin Frost, Nathaniel (Deidra) Frost, Delton (Luethel) Byas of Charleston, S.C., Willie (Elizabeth) Byas, Jr., Herman (Karen) Byas of Hollywood, S.C., and his dedicated fiancée Felicia Reed and his host of other relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services, Saturday, April 27, 2002, 12 noon, at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Rivers Ave., Ten Mile, S.C. Rev. George R. Fields, Pastor. Pastor Essau Johnson, eulogist. Interment, church cemetery. Mr. Landarius M. Frost will lie in state at the North Area Funeral home Chapel, this evening from 6 to 8 p.m., where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Services entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, LIBERTY HILL (843) 744-7511.
BURTON, Dianna
Entered into eternal rest on April 25, 2002, Mrs.Dianna M. Burton, beloved wife of Mr. Frizel C. Burton, sister of Mamie Turner, Virginia Culton and Viola Wright (nieces and nephews). Late residence 9 Ponce De Leon Avenue, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
BROWN, Gardenia
Entered into eternal rest on April 25, 2002, Mrs. Gardenia Brown, husband of the late Mr. Joseph K. Brown, mother of Deborah Davis, Michael K. Brown, Saundra C. Brown and Gyselle Sanders. Late residence 1087 Bexley Street, N. Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
