KEITH, Marion
BEAUFORT, S.C. - Marion Greene Keith, 74, wife of Cliff Keith, of Beaufort, died Monday, April 15, 2002, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Beaufort National cemetery.
Mrs. Keith was born January 5, 1928, in Ellenton, S.C., a daughter of Olivia Rook Greene and William Holcombe Greene. She was a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina School of Pharmacy. She had worked as a pharmacist at Greene's Drug Store, Beaufort, the Medical University of South Carolina, St. Joseph's Hospital, Augusta, St. Joseph's Hospital, Savannah, and Beaufort Memorial Hospital. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Beaufort Lions Club and the Beaufort Kennel Club.
Surviving are her husband, Cliff Keith; one son, William H. Keith of Columbia, S.C.; three step sons, Varn E. Keith of Goose Creek, Perry H. Keith of John's Island and Kenny H. Keith of Summerville; one sister, Marjorie Greene of Summerville; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
The family suggests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 443, Beaufort, S.C. 29901. COPELAND FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
GREEN, Cassie
The relatives and friends of Rev. Cassie Green are invited to attend his funeral service, 12 noon, Friday, April 19, 2002, at Mt. Pigsah Baptist Church, 191 Jackson St. Rev. Miriam Francis, Pastor; Rev. Alfred Williams, officiating. Interment will be Dorchester cemetery, Dorchester, S.C. Viewing for Rev. Green will be Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m., at the funeral home and 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. Visitation with the family will be 7 to 8 p.m.
Rev. Green is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hattie Green, daughters, Ruby Henry, Joan Thomas and Sandra Green; grandchildren, Dawn Green Aidouni (Simon) and Troy Lamont Green; brother, Mr. Alexander Green; great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
TUTTLE, Margaret
COLUMBIA - Services for Margaret Todd Tuttle, 81, will be held Thursday, at 11 a.m., at Ashland United Methodist Church with burial in Old Stone Church cemetery, Clemson, S.C., at 3:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the Oliver Gospel Mission. DUNBAR FUNERAL HOME, DUTCH FORK CHAPEL, is in charge.
Mrs. Tuttle, widow of Jack Edwin Tuttle, died Monday, April 15, 2002. Born in Louisville, Ky., and raised in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Harris Todd and Mary Cole Todd. She received a nursing degree from Montreal Hospital and served in the U.S. Navy as a nurse, where she met her husband Jack. The couple raised their five daughters in Clemson where Mr. Tuttle served as a professor. She was a member of the Thursday Morning Prayer Group at Ashland United Methodist Church and Circle #8 at First Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and David Abernathy of Columbia, Diane and Roy Widdus of Arcine, France, and Sharon and Richard Dickert of Madison, Fla.; daughters, Barbara Tuttle and her partner Teresa Miller of Charleston, and Pamela Jane Tuttle of Charleston, brother and sister-in-law, G. Cameron and Betty Todd of Columbia; sister-in-law, Margie Todd of Charleston; grandchildren, Shannon McAleese, Brenna Spires, John David Abernathy, and Earl, Kathryn and Ashley Dickert; great-grandchildren, Scott and Kelly McAleese and Payton Elizabeth Spires; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Benjamin Harris Todd.
DUCKWORTH, Nina
The relatives and friends of Nina Usry Duckworth are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this (Thursday) morning at 11 o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel.
CUMMINGS, Emily
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Cummings are invited to attend the burial of the latter in Beaufort National cemetery this (Thursday) at 12:00 o'clock (noon). Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, Inc., 3896 Leeds Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29405-7443.
MARTIN, Grace
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of April 17, 2002, Grace M. Martin, widow of Adam Jack Martin, residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services at Fort Johnson Baptist Church, 1473 Camp Road, Saturday morning, April 20, 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.
Mrs. Martin was born on April 18, 1921, in Georgia, the daughter of Tommie Lee McCranie and Mae Herrin McCranie. She was a member of Fort Johnson Baptist Church.
Among those living are her daughter, Betty Rhea and son-in-law, Kenny Rhea of Charleston, S.C.; her son, Robert A. Roddenberry and daughter-in-law, Fran W. Roddenberry of Raleigh, N.C.; two brothers, William E. McCranie of Walterboro, S.C., and Hubert J. McCranie of Summerville, S.C.; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter, and the beloved Nikki.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
SULT, Elmer
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ray Sult are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in Messiah Lutheran Church this (Thursday) at 12 o'clock (noon). Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 1106 Yeamans Hall Road, Hanahan, S.C. 29406.
SPIVEY, Beatrice
The relatives and friends of Beatrice B. Spivey, widow of George Farrion Spivey, are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Friday, April 19, 2002 at 12:00 o'clock (noon).
Entombment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit Stuhr's Chapel on Greenridge Road this (Thursday) evening, between 6:00 and 8:00 o'clock.
TOPOREK, Irving
Irving L. Toporek, 73, of Charleston, died Monday at his residence. Private services will be held in Beth Elohim cemetery in Charleston this week. Burial will be directed by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
Mr. Toporek was born on August 31, 1928, in Charleston, a son of Louis Toporek and Edith M. Toporek. Known to many in Charleston as "Tope" or "Topek, " he graduated from Riverside Military Academy legion, Elk Lodge and Charleston Rifle Club. He was a member of Beth Elohim Synagogue.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy J. Toporek, of Charleston, and a daughter, Lisa E. Toporek of New York, N.Y.
HELD, Donald
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of April 17, 2002, Donald Dean Held, Jr., widower of Paula Leroy Held. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services, Friday, April 19, 2002, at 11 a.m., in Citadel Square Baptist Church. Interment, Rose Hill Burial Park, Akron, Ohio.
Mr. Held was born November 10, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, the son of Donald D. Held and Helen Conger Held. He was a member of Citadel Square Baptist Church. He retired from Mobay Chemical as Purchasing Manager and was the former owner and operator of A Nu Look Landscaping Company in Charleston. He was a member of the Mended Hearts Club.
He is survived by two sons, Paul L. Held and his wife Margaret of Sumter, S.C., and Blake H. Held and his wife, Sarah of Pittsford, N.Y.; one brother, Edward C. Held of San Antonio, Texas; five grandchildren, Hardin, George, Lawson, Cameron and Emmy Held.
Memorials may be made to Mended Hearts, 885 Friendly Circle, Charleston, S.C. 29414.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
ALMENDRA, Doroteo
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of April 17, 2002, Doroteo Guzman Almendra. Residence, North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Liturgy in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Friday morning, April 19, 2002, at 10 a.m. Interment, Beaufort National cemetery, Beaufort, S.C., at 12:30 p.m.
Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel this (Thursday) evening between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Almendra was born April 6, 1937, a son of the late Fabian Almendra and Mrs. Potenclan Almendra. Mr. Almendra served in the United States Navy for approximately 25 years. He was a Roman Catholic.
Surviving are his former wife Kathleen Fogle and their son Frankie D. and his wife Lisa Almendra of Pasadena, Md., a brother, Philipe Almendra, two sister, Maria and Virginia Almendra all of the Philippine Islands. Three grandsons, Cole Almendra, Jacob Almendra and Bradley Taylor, a granddaughter, Samantha Rapp. Nephew Tony and his wife Grace Guntalilib and their son Tonton all of Vancouver, B.C., devoted friends Martin and Charro Guerra, Valentino Espiritu and many, many others.
CRUTHERS, Glenda
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Cruthers are invited to attend the cryptside funeral service of the latter at Plantation Memorial Gardens, Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2002, at 1 o'clock. Entombment will be directed by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
LILLY, Erin
Infant Erin Elizabeth Lilly, daughter of Don Early and Mary Ann Maynor Lilly, died Friday, April 12, in the Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach.
Surviving besides her parents of Myrtle Beach are, one sister, Rachael Anne Lilly of Myrtle Beach, and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. James A. Maynor of Varnville.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, April 17, in the Varnville cemetery in Varnville, S.C., directed by PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME in Hampton, and conducted by Rev. Dan Heath.
