WRIGHT, Laura
Laura Frost Wright died on Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at a local hospital. She was born in Charleston on July 9, 1944, a daughter of the late John Preston Frost and the late Laura Green Frost. She was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church.
Surviving are her husband, Arnold Wright, Jr., a daughter, Laura Holt Crabtree Morawitz, two grandsons, Keene Morawitz and Peter Morawitz. Also surviving are two sisters, Celestine Frost Lehmann-Haupt and Frances Frost Hutson.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 25, 2002, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The Shepherd Center, 2020 Peachtree Road, N.W., Atlanta, Ga. 30309, or the American Red Cross, Lowcountry Chapter, 5290 Rivers Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29406, or John Ancrum SPCA, 3861 Leeds Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29405.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
REYNOLDS, Raymond
Entered into eternal rest on April 23, 2002, Raymond Russel Reynolds, Sr., husband of Debra Jean Griffin Reynolds. Residence, Ravenel, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Reynolds, Sr., are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in First Baptist Church of Ravenel, Saturday morning, April 27, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Friday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
Mr. Reynolds was born in Charleston, S.C., the son of William Alvo Reynolds and Lillian Christina Sweat Reynolds. He was a retired welder for the Charleston Naval Shipyard. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ravenel.
Surviving are his wife of Ravenel, S.C.; four daughters, Joan Tew (Tim) of Portsmouth, Va., Theresa Hearn (Frank) of N. Tonawanda, N.Y., Donna Burghardt (Craig) of Pisgah Forest, N.C., and Rachel Reynolds of Ravenel, S.C.; three sons, Raymond Reynolds, Jr., (Bettye) of Summerville, S.C., Carl Reynolds (Kathy) of Kailua, Ill., and Linden Reynolds (Debbie) of Charleston, S.C.; one brother, William Alvo Reynolds, Jr., of Vermontville, Mich.; one sister, Maude Tisdale (Bill) of North Charleston, S.C.; 25 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren.
LICHAUCO, Benjamin
The relatives and friends of Benjamin Moreno Lichauco, widower of Mercedes Morales Lichauco, are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Goose Creek, S.C., Friday morning, April 26, 2002, at 10 o'clock. The Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will be held at Whispering Pines Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this (Thursday) evening between 6 and 8 o'clock, where a Christian Wake Service will be held at 6 o'clock.
GRAYDON, Mary
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graydon are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter in Edisto Island United Methodist Church, Friday morning, April 26, 2002 at Eleven O'clock. Interment, The Presbyterian Church of Edisto Island. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Thursday evening from Six until Eight O'clock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Edisto Island United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 8193 Palmetto Road, Edisto Island, SC 29438.
SIMMONS, Leila
The relatives and friends of Leila Hutto Simmons, widow of Ralph Baxter Simmons are invited to attend her funeral services at the graveside in Old St. Andrew's Parish Episcopal Churchyard, Thursday at Two o'clock.
Memorials may be made to York Place Episcopal Church Home for Children, 234 Kings Mountain Street, York, SC 29745.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
LESEMANN, Jack
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jack J. Lesemann are invited to attend the funeral services of the former Thursday at 10:30a.m. in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Interment, Magnolia cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hollings Cancer Center Patient Support Fund, 86 Johnathan Lucas St., Charleston, SC 29425; or Tourette Syndrome Association Research Fund, 42-40 Bell Blvd., Bayside, NY 11361-2820 or Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405.
SOUTHARD, Robert
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert William Southard are invited to attend the Memorial Service of the former, Thursday, at 3:30 p.m. in First Baptist Church of Charleston.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church School, Athletic Field Fund or Teacher Endowment Fund, 48 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
DUNN, Thomas
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of April 21, 2002, Thomas J. "T.J." Dunn, husband of Deborah Decker Dunn. Residence, Hanahan, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at one o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel this Monday evening between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Dunn was born in Charleston, S.C. on February 22, 1954 the son of the late John F. Dunn and Vera L. Dunn. He retired from construction as a pipe fitter. He attended North Charleston High School and was a member of Hanahan Baptist Church.
Survivors include his mother of Hanahan, S.C., one sister, Henrietta Dunn Roberts of Hanahan, S.C., one son, Christian Michael Dunn, of Summerville, S.C., one daughter, Desiree Dunn of Summerville, S.C., three nephews, Joey Roberts of Goose Creek, S.C., Bryan Roberts of North Charleston, S.C., Jonathan Roberts, of Hanahan, S.C., one brother-in-law, Raymond L. Roberts of Hanahan, S.C., three special aunts, Hattie Peagler of Hanahan, S.C., Annie Forbes of Georgetown, S.C., Blance Hyatt of Georgetown, S.C., one uncle, Carl Lane of Fayetteville, N.C., one step-son, Shane Decker, of Mississippi two great-nieces, Jessica Roberts and Katelyn Roberts, and one great-nephew, Austin Roberts.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to The American Diabetes Association, Inc., 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 311, Columbia, S.C. 29204.
WARD, William
William Jackson Ward, Sr., 74, died Saturday April 20, 2002 at a hospital in North Charleston, S.C. He was born March 26, 1928 in Florence, S.C. A veteran, Mr. Ward retired from the U.S. Air Force as a crew chief. He was a Supervisor at S.C. State Ports Authority. He owned and operated Ward's Shoe Repair business for 7 years. He was also a painter with Laurentide. Mr. Ward was a Baptist, and he was a member of Masonic Lodge #401, Scottish Rite and Shriners. His father, the late Kelly Ward preceded him in death; he is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nellie Ward (nee Rountree); son, William Jackson Ward, Jr., Moncks Corner; three daughters, Lena Gail McLaughlin Stout (Ernie Stout), Summerville, Greeta Jean Gowder Burbage, Summerville, S.C., Gwyn Sineath Kinard (Roy Kinard) Walterboro, S.C.; mother, Lena Mae Ward Kiker (nee Langston), Florence, S.C.; two sisters, Gloria Rowell, Florence, S.C., and Kelly Mae Howle, Columbia, S.C.; ten grandchildren including William Ashley Ward; 11 great-grandchildren including Terry McLaughlin; his sidekick dog Pepe and cat Tigger. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002 in the chapel of MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., (Hwy 52), Goose Creek, S.C. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 215 East Bay Street, Suite 204, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
BOWLES, Sheila
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 20, 2002, Mrs. Sheila Mullins Bowles. Residence, Charleston, S.C.
Mrs. Bowles is survived by her daughter, Ms. Shanell Bowles and Ms. Lachelle Bowles, her mother, Mrs. Alice Mullins, her sister, Mrs. Cynthia Mullins Simmons (Curvey), father-in-law, Mr. James Bowles, mother-in-law, Mrs. Cecilia Bowles, son-in-law, Mr. Aaron Russell. She was predeceased by her father Mr. Osie Mullins.
Viewing for Mrs. Bowles will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, S.C. on Tuesday April 23, 2002 from 12:30-8:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m.
Sheila M. Bowles was employed at Roper Hospital as a surgical technologist for four years.
She will be interred at the Rosehill cemetery, Linden, N.J.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., (843) 722-3676, 1/800-924-5659 or e-mail memorial messages at Wmsbmc2@aol.com.
BANKS, Frances
Entered into eternal rest on April 20, 2002, Mrs. Frances Banks, beloved mother of Clevonne D. Banks, Rico M. Banks, Ira Q. Banks (Annette), Kylon W. Banks, Sadiras L. Banks, Richard D. Simmons, and Tajii T. Peases (Robert). Late residence 5142 Marseilles Drive, North Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
SAUNDERS, Sarah
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 21, 2002, Mrs. Sarah Gladden Saunders, beloved mother of William R. Saunders, Jr. (Patricia), Sharon L. Saunders, Loretta J. Saunders, Kathy Saunders Green (Willie), Alphea Saunders Adams (Anthony), Clinton Saunders (Iris), and former wife of William "Bill" Saunders (Henrietta). Late residence, 3525 Legareville Road, Johns Island. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348, or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
DAVIS, Elijah
Elijah Davis, 87, of Detroit, Mich., died Sunday in Sinai-Grace Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m., Monday, April 22, in Bethel AME Church. Burial, directed by BROWN AND SON FUNERAL HOME, will be in St. James cemetery.
Mr. Daivs was born in St. George, S.C., a son of the late Melren and Bessie Davis.
Surviving are his wife Nettie Davis of the home, two sons, Samuel (Henrietta) Elijah, Jr. (Pearlie), two daughters, Mabel Harris and Rheta Dawkins, three brothers, John Davis (Susie) James Davis (Thomasina) and Lester Davis, two sisters, Georgia Mae Mack and Virginia Rivers, three grandsons, LaMarr, Marcus and Marvin Davis, three granddaughters, Rolanda Hopkins, Tiffany Harris, and Amber Dawkins, five great-grandchildren.
