LEPPERT, Susan
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. David S. Leppert, Sr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the former Thursday, April 4, 2002 in Ocean Grove United Methodist Church at 2:00 o'clock. Burial will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock.
AMELUNXEN, Dina
The relatives and friends of Dina Lenie Stortenbeek Amelunxen, widow of Johan "John" Amelunxen of Mt. Pleasant, SC are invited to attend her Memorial Service Wednesday, April 3, 2002 in the Ryefield Room, Sandpiper Village at 2:00 o'clock. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Johan and Lenie Amelunxen Scholarship Fund, The Health Sciences Foundation, MUSC, 171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, S.C. 29425.
STOKES, Samuel
The relatives and friends of Samuel (Sammy) Hammond Stokes are invited to attend his funeral services Wednesday at 2 o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Interment, Holy Cross cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to James Island Baptist Church, 2023 Wappoo Drive, Charleston, S.C. 29412.
THOMPSON, Verla Mae
Verla Mae Thompson, who preferred to be called "Skip, " was born August 3, 1918, in Akron, Ohio, and entered into eternal peace March 30, 2002, at the Medical University of SC. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles and Lillian Ballenger, and her sister Bernice.
During her lifetime, "Skip, " was a prospector, fisherman, gardener, church organist, dog-lover and motorcycle rider, and above all, was "Mom." She began her working career at the Kresge Company in Akron. After many years as an office manager and bookkeeper, she retired from the Charleston Chamber of Commerce in 1988.
Ms. Thompson is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janet L. and Harold L. Browning of James Island, SC. Her son, John L. Thompson, IV and his wife, Joyce, of St. Louis, MO. Grandchildren, Ella M. Browning, Harold L. Browning II, John L. Thompson, V, and Jessica Ann Thompson, granddaughter-in-law, Terri Browning. Great grandchildren, Harold L. Browning, III, Joseph C. Browning, Amy Forehand an Benjamin Hodges, as well as many good friends and neighbors.
Ms. Thompson was deeply loved and will be sorely missed. The Medical University of SC received her into the body donation program for research and teaching. In lieu of flowers, friends may wish to make a donation to the Medical University Health Sciences Foundation or to a favorite charity.
Services will be announced at a future date.
MAURICE, Justin
The relatives and friends of Justin Wyatt Maurice, son of John Wesley and Sybil Mizzell Maurice, are invited to attend his funeral today at 4 o'clock in James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will be in Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 o'clock until hour of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, Gethsemmane Baptist Church Building Fund, 1446 State Road, Summerville, S.C. 29483.
Arrangements by: JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
MURRAY, James
James Russell Murray, 73, husband of Catherine Johnson Murray, of Summerville, S.C. died Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at Bethany United Methodist Church, Friday morning, April 5, 2002 at 10:30 o'clock. Entombment will be held at Summerville cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C. this Thursday evening from 6-8 o'clock.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 118 W. 3rd South Street, Summerville, S.C. 29483.
Mr. Murray was born on April 23, 1928 in Summerville, S.C., a son of the late William Mouzon Murray and Marie Neal Murray. He graduated from Summerville High School and attended Clemson University. He retired from SCE&G as Customer Service Supervisor for 35 years. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Johnson Murray of Summerville; two sons, James R. Murray, Jr. and Kenneth L. Murray, and his wife, Susan, all of Summerville; one brother, William Mouzon Murray, Jr. of Summerville; three sisters, Betty Gabrielli and Edna Goshorn, both of Summerville and Lynn Collins, of Eutawville; and two grandchildren, Ethan Russell Murray and Kendall Oneal Murray, both of Summerville.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
GADSDEN, Sr., Jessie
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 2, 2002. Mr. Jessie Gadsden, Sr. of Moncks Corner, S.C., father of Mr. Jessie Gadsden, Jr., Mr. Isaiah T. Gadsden, Mr. Gerald Gadsden, Mr. Rodney Gadsden, Mrs. Ruth G. Cooper and Mrs. Gwendolyn G. Smith all of Moncks Corner, S.C. Friends may call at the residence of his daughter, 216 Trivers Dr., Moncks Corner, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
THOMPSON, Verla Mae
Verla Mae Thompson, who preferred to be called "Skip, " was born August 3, 1918, in Akron, Ohio, and entered into eternal peace March 30, 2002, at the Medical University of SC. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles and Lillian Ballenger, and her sister Bernice.
During her lifetime, "Skip, " was a prospector, fisherman, gardener, church organist, dog-lover and motorcycle rider, and above all, was "Mom." She began her working career at the Kresge Company in Akron. After many years as an office manager and bookkeeper, she retired from the Charleston Chamber of Commerce in 1988.
Ms. Thompson is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Janet L. and Harold L. Browning of James Island, SC. Her son, John L. Thompson, IV and his wife, Joyce, of St. Louis, MO. Grandchildren, Ella M. Browning, Harold L. Browning II, John L. Thompson, V, and Jessica Ann Thompson, granddaughter-in-law, Terri Browning. Great grandchildren, Harold L. Browning, III, Joseph C. Browning, Amy Forehand an Benjamin Hodges, as well as many good friends and neighbors.
Ms. Thompson was deeply loved and will be sorely missed. The Medical University of SC received her into the body donation program for research and teaching. In lieu of flowers, friends may wish to make a donation to the Medical University Health Sciences Foundation or to a favorite charity.
Services will be announced at a future date.
MURRAY, James
James Russell Murray, 73, husband of Catherine Johnson Murray, of Summerville, S.C. died Tuesday April 2, 2002 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at Bethany United Methodist Church, Friday morning, April 5, 2002 at 10:30 o'clock. Entombment will be held at Summerville cemetery Mausoleum.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 118 W. 3rd South Street, Summerville, S.C. 29483.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
GADSDEN, Jessie
The relatives and friends of Mr. Jessie Gadsden, Sr. are invited to attend his funeral services Monday, April 8, 2002, 11:00 am at Moncks Corner AME Church, 306 W. Main St., Moncks Corner, S.C. Interment, church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 7, 2002 from 6-7 pm at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 200 Grace St., MONCKS CORNER S.C.
MILLIGAN, Ezekiel
The relatives and friends of Mr. Ezekiel Milligan, Sr., husband of Mrs. Emmajean Milligan, are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, April 6, 2002 11:00 am at Day Dawn Baptist Church, Pineville, S.C. Interment, Peru cemetery, St. Stephen, S.C. Viewing will be on Friday from 6-8 pm. at GETHERS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 220 Church St. St. STEPHEN S.C.
GOODWIN, Robert
The relatives and friends of Robert "Bob" Conley Goodwin, widower of Darlene "Dolly" Joyce Weinke Goodwin are invited to attend his funeral services, Saturday at Two o'clock in Martin Luther Lutheran Church. Burial will be private.
Memorials may be made to Care Ministry at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 1605 Harborview Road, Charleston, S.C. 29412
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
CHAVIS, St. Clair
Entered into eternal rest on April 3, 2002, St. Clair Marshall Chavis, widower of Marie Shier Chavis. Residence, Folly Beach S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Saturday afternoon, April 6, 2002 at Two O'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Friday evening from Six until Eight O'clock.
Mr. Chavis was born in Summerville, S.C. the son of Carlos Bradley Chavis and Katie Grooms Chavis. He was the owner of Red and White on Hwy 61. St. Clair Chavis was a successful businessman. He was a member of the Scottish Rite, and a 32 degree mason.
Surviving are one sister- Camilla Sires of Summerville, S.C. one step-daughter, Erma Simms of James Island, S. C. several nieces and nephews; three step-grandchildren; one great nephew- Larry Tapp and his family of Folly Beach S.C.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, Greenville Unit, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville S. C. 29605.
