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COTMAN, Roy
Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 28, 2002, Mr. Roy Lee Cotman. Residence, Charleston, SC, formerly of Coco, FL. The husband of Mrs. Bobbie N. Cotman; the father of Ms. Sophia Cotman, Ms. Edith Cotman, and Mr. Tony Cotman; the son of Mrs. Ruth Taylor.
W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, SC, will announce the funeral services. (843) 722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659, or email memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.

HAZELTON, Richard
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of Friday, August 30, 2002, Mr. Richard St. Joseph Hazelton, residence, 20-B Kennedy Street, Charleston, SC. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Henrietta Lee; beloved father of Elizabeth Lee, Ethel Smalls (Russell), Jacquelyn Taylor (David), Anthony Lee, Curtis Lee, Harold White (Lavon), Sandra Lee, Bobby Lee (Cheryl), and the late Derrick Lee; beloved brother-in-law of Miriam Hazelton; and the son of the late Randolph and Feebee Hazelton. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC (Downtown). Phone, 723-3066.

SMITH, Joshua
Joshua Daniel Smith, a resident of Mount Pleasant and a retried business executive, died Friday. A long time resident of New Orleans, he visited Charleston numerous times before moving to Mount Pleasant in 1999.
Born in Smith County, Mississippi, his parents were Ney Smith and Bonnie-Mae Dennis Smith. In 1934, he entered Millsaps College, graduating at the top of his class three years later, with a BS Degree in Chemistry. He received a Masters Degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1940, and was awarded an executive MBA by Louisiana State University in 1963.
Commissioned an Officer in the U.S. Army Reserves in 1940, he served during World War II, remaining in the Reserves until 1961, when he retired as a Lt. Colonel with the 377th Transportation Division. Trained as a pilot before the war, his active duty during the war was with the Chemical Warfare Service.
His civilian career was with International Lubricants Corporation, a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company. Starting in New Orleans in 1941, he resumed his civilian activities in 1946, retiring in 1976. He was awarded numerous patents for his work in creating improved lubricants, for both civilian and military applications. At the time of his retirement, he was Chief Chemist and Director of Research for the company.
He was a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a member of the National Lubricating Grease Institute, and a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemists. In addition, he qualified as a registered Chemical Engineer in Louisiana.
Active in civic activities in New Orleans, he served on the Boards of the Lake Vista Property Owners Association and the Lake Vista Holiday Club. An amateur naturalist with his roots in rural Mississippi, he took great pride in his gardens, both in Mount Pleasant and in New Orleans. He also maintained an interest in academic activity all his life, concentrating on European and Early American History.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Thais Wild Smith; two children, Cynthia Smith Hernandez of Mount Pleasant, and Eric Ney Smith, a resident of New Orleans; four grandchildren, Jose Daniel, Andres, and Maria-Elisa Hernandez, all of Mount Pleasant, and Hillary Smith-Ripley of New York. At the time of his death, he had one great-grandchild, Heather Ripley, also of New York.

DEATON, Joshua
Joshua Mark Deaton, 19, of James Island, a self employed carpenter, died Friday, August 30, 2002 at a local hospital. Joshua was born on January 3, 1983 in Charleston, a son of John J. and Betty Shifflett Deaton. He was an active member of the James Island Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, a car enthusiast, loved football and spending time with his family. Joshua was a quiet, humble, friendly and likeable young man who made friends easily. He will be sadly missed by his parents of James Island; a sister, Theresa M. Deaton of Ala.; 4 brothers, John A. Deaton of Calif., and Tony L. Deaton, Jeffery L. Deaton, and Kevin C. Deaton, all of Charleston, S.C.; and numerous nieces and nephews. The relatives and friends of Joshua M. Deaton are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at the James Island Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 1309 Secessionville Rd. Friends may call at the JAMES A. McALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., on Monday evening between 6:00 and 8:00 PM. Please make memorial contributions to the James Island Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness.
Arrangements by JAMES A. McALISTER, INC.; 766-1365.

DYCHES, Ruth
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Dyches of Charleston, S.C. are invited to attend the funeral services for the latter, 3:00 PM this Sunday afternoon, September 1, 2002, in the Sycamore Baptist Church, Charleston. Interment will be in Live Oak Memorial Gardens, Charleston. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, until 12:00 Noon, and then at the Church from 2:00 PM until the hour of service.

FISK, Joseph
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Saturday, August 31, 2002, Joseph Clyde Fisk, husband of Barbara Caddell Fisk, residence, Johns Island, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Fisk are invited to attend his funeral services in Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel, Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at 11 O'clock. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Monday afternoon from Four until Six O'clock. Burial Service will be private.
Mr. Fisk was born on March 29, 1939 in Walterboro, S.C., the son of the late Clyde J. Fisk and Dorothy Sauls Fisk. He was retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard, Shop # 51 and was the owner of Fisk Fire Protection Service for over 30 years. He served on the U.S. Navy and was a member of First Baptist Church of Johns Island.
Surviving are his wife, 1 son, Dwayne A. Fisk, and 1 daughter, Kathryn L. Overton, all from Johns Island; 1 brother, William Fisk of Charleston; and grandsons, Taylor, Daniel, and James Overton of Johns Island, S.C.
In lie of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Johns Island, 3483 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island, S.C. 29455.

WHITE, Tianay
The relatives and friends of Little Miss Tianay White, those of her mother, Ms. Gwendolyn White; her siblings, Dontaine, Brianna, and Brian; grandfather, Mr. James Whaley; special granny, Ms. Ethel Marshall; Godmother, L'Corice Williams; aunts, Ms. Janie Alston, Ms. Julia Ann Alston, Ms. Rose M. Harrison, Ms. Marionette Williams; uncles, Messrs. John White, Jr., Ronald White, Joseph R. White, James White, John Williams, James Williams; granduncles, grandaunts, great-granduncles, great-grandaunts, and a host of cousins, are invited to attend her funeral services on Monday, September 2, 2002 at 1 PM at New Francis Brown U. M. Church, 2517 Corona Street, North Charleston, S.C. Friends may call FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The Family will be receiving friends at the church on Sunday from 7 to 8 PM. Remains to the church at 12 Noon, Monday. Interment: Monrovia cemetery.

HENDERSON, Leona
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Saturday, August 31, 2002 in a Mount Pleasant nursing home, Leona Brunson Henderson, wife of the late Ernest L. Henderson. The relatives and friends of are invited to attend her graveside service at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at three o'clock. The service will be conducted by Reverend John Hucks, Jr., Academic Dean, Southern Methodist College. There will be a Daughters of the Nile Service at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL at two o'clock before the graveside service. Friends may call at Stuhr's Downtown Chapel Tuesday between twelve-thirty and two o'clock.
Mrs. Henderson was born September 14, 1905 in Awendaw, a daughter of Gamewell Mouzon Brunson and Ida Julia Jackson Brunson. Mrs. Henderson was a buyer for Kerrison's Department Store in the 1920's and 30's. She was a charter life member of Milcah Temple No. 77, Daughters of the Nile, and a past member of the Eastern Star. She was a charter member of the Ehrhardt Southern Methodist Church, Ehrhardt, a past member of the Women's Society of Christian Service, and a past member of St. James United Methodist Church, Charleston, S.C.
She is survived by one son, Robert L. Henderson and his wife Carol of Folly Beach, S.C.; one daughter, Phyllis H. LaMacchia of Huger, S.C.; four grandchildren, Robert Lansing (Lance) Henderson II of Ravenel, S.C., Lisa Denise Henderson of Folly Beach, S.C., Katherine Armstrong Garrett and her husband Steve of Pauline, S.C; David Meakin Armstrong of New York; two great-grandsons, Jordan Charles Garrett and Caleb Henderson Garrett.
Memorials may be made to Ehrhardt Southern Methodist Church, P.O. Box 94, Ehrhardt, S.C. 29081.
A memorial message may be written to the Family at www.jhenrystuhr.com.

PAILLE, Laverne
The relatives and friends of Laverne Dunbar Paille are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at eleven o'clock. Interment will follow in Riverview Memorial Park. Friends may call at Stuhr's North Area Chapel, 2119 Dorchester Road, this Monday, September 2, 2002 from six to eight o'clock.

CHINNIS, Harry, Sr.
Entered into eternal rest the evening of August 30, 2002, Harry Lee Chinnis, Sr., widower of Billie Butler Chinnis. Residence, Ravenel, S.C. The relatives and friends of Harry L. Chinnis, Sr. are invited to attend his graveside services in Ravenel United Methodist Churchyard, Ravenel, S.C., Monday, September 2, 2002, at Eleven AM. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Sunday evening from Six until Eight O'clock.
Mr. Chinnis was born on September 20, 1925 in Charleston, S.C., the son of the late Godfrey A. Chinnis and Marion Shippy Chinnis. He was retired from the Blue Flame Gas Co. He served during World War II in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion.
Surviving are 1 son and daughter-in-law: Lee and Janet Chinnis of Charleston, S.C.; 2 sisters: Jeanette C. Williams of Ladson, S.C. and Anna L. Graham of Cape May, New Jersey; 6 brothers: G. A. "Bunkey" Chinnis, Jr., Paul R. Chinnis, Joseph B. Chinnis, Johnny A. Chinnis, all of Ravenel, S.C., Robert R. "Buddy" Chinnis" of Cape May, New Jersey, and Thomas S. Chinnis of Columbia, S.C.; and 2 grandchildren: Justin and Jason Chinnis of Charleston, S.C.; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Marguerite Towles.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Charleston Baptist Church Youth Development, 13 San Miguel Road, Charleston, S.C. 29414.

LEFEMINE, Vito
Vito Nicholus Lefemine, 76, widow of Barbara (Redfield) Lefemine, formerly of Plainville, Conn. and Edisto Island, S.C., died on Monday, August 26, 2002 in Auburn, Mass. Born in Plainville, Conn. on August 17, 1926, he was the son of the late Joseph and Carmella (Giantelli) Lefemine.
Mr. Lefemine, a U.S. Army Corp veteran of W.W. II, participated in the Berlin Airlift and was an Aerospace Engineer from Grumman until his retirement in 1990. Vito was a member of the Berlin Airlift Association and the Lions Club.
Mr. Lefemine is survived by his son Steven Lefemine of Columbia, S.C.; his daughter Dawn Marie and son-in-law Geoffrey Lawrence Dean of East Woodstock, Conn.; a brother and sister-in-law, Judith and Carmen Raffanello of Bristol; several nieces and nephews: John Raffanelle, Tom Raffanello, Mark Rafanello, Danny Raffanello, Maura Utley and Patrick Lefemine.
The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services in Trinity Episcopal Church, Edisto Island, S.C., Tuesday Afternoon, September 3, 2002 at Two O'clock. Interment in Churchyard.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.

SOLOMON, Irving
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Solomon are invited to attend the funeral services of the former at the graveside in Emanu-El cemetery, "Maryville, " Sunday at three o'clock.
Memorials may be made to the Charleston Jewish Federation, c/o Ellen Katzman, 1645 Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston, S.C. 29407.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

BRYANT, Somchit
Mrs. Somchit Bryant, 48, of 2252 Easton Avenue, Charleston Heights, SC, died Thursday, August 29, 2002 at her home. Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM Sunday, September 1, 2002 at the Church of Christ Apostolic, Dorchester, SC with Rev. Gussie Rivers officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Bryant was born March 3, 1954 in Thailand, a daughter of Yothin and Somtawin, Seanjaika.
Surviving are her beloved husband, Joseph Franklin Bryant of Charleston, SC. She is also survived by her parents of Thailand. All arrangements have been entrusted to the LING FUNERAL HOME, 5580 Memorial Blvd., St. George, SC (843) 563-3589.

MCQUAGE, Grace
WALTERBORO: Grace Ackerman Carter McQuage, 86, widow of William Edward Carter and James Angus McQuage, died Thursday at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday in Bethel United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Lee Cothran, Rev. Kermit Shrawder and Rev. David Williamson. Interment will be in Live Oak cemetery. Directed by THE FRED PARKER FUNERAL HOME.
Mrs. McQuage was born Oct. 21, 1915, in Cottageville, a daughter of the late Joseph Oliver Ackerman and Isabelle Saunders Ackerman. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. The Essie Loper Circle and The Wesley Bible Class. She was a member of the Pink Star Garden Club, a volunteer at The Colleton Medical Center for 15 years and a former Girl Scout Leader. She was Valedictorian of Cottageville High School, class of 1932. She was a retired Bookkeeper for Prentiss Wholesale.
Surviving are: three daughters, Carolyn C. Powers, Nancy C. Spell and Nancy M. Baggett all of Walterboro and a son, Neil McQuage of Kent, Washington. Eight grandchildren and twelve great- grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Debbie Powers.
Memorials may be made to Live Oak cemetery, P.O. Box 881 Walterboro, S.C. 29488 or to The Methodist Oaks, P.O. Box 9005, Orangeburg, S.C. 29116

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