UHRICH, Andy
Andrew M. Uhrich, 81, of 659 Levee Drive, died Monday August 12, 2002. Mr. Uhrich was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps and a military veteran who served through World War 11, Korea and the Cuban Missile Crisis. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1963 and Charleston Naval Weapons Station in 1977. Mr. Uhrich is survived by his wife of 57 years, Louise Dickey Uhrich, two sons, Andrew Richard Uhrich of Moncks Corner, F. G. "Jerry" Uhrich of Berkeley County, a brother, Gibb Uhrich of Wales, North Dakota, four grandchildren, Kim Uhrich Schneider of North Charleston, Andrew Steven Uhrich of Moncks Corner, F. G. "Jerry Jr." Uhrich of Honolulu Hawaii, Allison Uhrich Johnson of Ladson, and 10 great-grandchildren.
All friends and relatives are invited to attend a memorial service on Thursday, August 15, at 5:00 pm in ST. Philip-Benizi Catholic Church on old highway 52 in Moncks Corner, SC.
BRITT, Rosa
ST. GEORGE - Mrs. Rosa Lee Hilton Britt, 74, of 116 Wood Bridge Road, St. George, S.C., wife of Charles Henry Britt, died Sunday at her residence. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, August 15, 2002, at the St. Mark Baptist Church, Texas Community, St. George, S.C., with the Rev. General Britt, officiating. Burial will be in the Britt cemetery, St. George, S.C., directed by LING FUNERAL HOME, 5580 Memorial Blvd., St. George, S.C. (843) 563-3589.
Mrs. Britt was born September 13, 1927, in Manning, S.C., a daughter of the late Rasberry and Lillian Hilton. She was a very active member of the St. Mark Baptist Church where she served on the Gospel Choir, Willings Workers Club and the Pastor's Aid Board. She was joined in Holy Matrimony on September 23, 1950, to Charles Henry Britt in New York City.
Surviving are her husband, Charles Henry Britt of St. George, S.C., two daughters, Catthya Britt of Atlanta, Ga., and Michelle Britt of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; two sons, Tyrone Charles (Sindy) Britt of St. George, S.C., and James (Gwen) Britt of Petersburg, Va.; three aunts, Maria Dukes of Allendale, S.C., Violet Tyson of Greensboro, N.C., and Elise Taylor of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one uncle, Fernan Hilton of California; 13 sisters-in-law, seven brothers-in-law, and five grandchildren.
The family hour will be held 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Wednesday evening at the St. Mark Baptist Church, Texas Community, St. George, S.C.
BRADLEY, Dorothy
Entered into eternal rest on August 13, 2002, Mrs. Dorothy Thelma Bradley. She was the beloved wife of Mr. Wilbur W. Bradley; mother of Mr. Rodney Bradley, Mr. Dwight Bradley, and Ms. Kim Washington; sister of Mrs. Jessie Mae Johnson; sister-in-law of Mrs. Marie Bolds and Mrs. Roscoe Bradley. Late residence 890 North Ashley Avenue. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
SIMMONS, Minnie
Entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 13, 2002, Mrs. Minnie Mae Simmons of 7619 Midwood Dr. (Pepperhill Subd.). She was the daughter of the late Mrs. Victoria and Mr. George Dais; beloved mother of Vikki Simmons Jenkins (Joe), Ernest Simmons, Fallyn Simmons, all of Charleston, and Johnnie Simmons, Jr. (Ruthie) of Killeen, TX; sister of George Dais, Jr. (Evelyn), Dea. Leroy Dais (Ida), Anna Mae Parker of Charleston, Elijah Dais (Betty) of New York, Buster Dais of Washington, DC, and the late Johnny Hodges (Vivian); grandmother of Joenell Jenkins and Ashlyn Simmons; nieces of Buster Jones (Queen). Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS (843) 722-0268.
STEVENS, Dorothy
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Dorothy Alice Mack Stevens are invited to attend her funeral services on Thursday, August 15, 2002, 1:00 PM at Morris Street Baptist Church, 25 Morris Street, Charleston, SC, Rev. Alphonso R. Blake, Pastor. Internment, Monrovia cemetery.
Mrs. Stevens is survived by her children, Mrs. Canetha S. Richardson (Leslie), Ms. Claudette H. Stevens, and Mrs. Evelyn S. Smalls; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Pearl Snype (Julius), Mrs. Etta M. Wells, Mrs. Junerous M. Cook (Rufus); brother, Mr. Sidney E. Mack (Ruth); sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mrs. Stevens will be at the William M. Smith-McNeal Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, SC on Wednesday, August 14, 2002, from 2:30 - 5:30 PM and at the church from 6-8 PM. The family will receive friends from 7-8 PM.
Arrangements by W. M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. (843)722-3676, 1-800-924-5659 or email memorial messages to mwsbmc2@aol.com
SINGLETON, Anna
Entered into eternal rest on August 13, 2002, Mrs. Anna "Annie" M. Singleton, residence 230 Gordon Street, Charleston, SC, formerly of 391 Huger Street, Charleston, SC.
Mrs. Singleton was born December 17, 1893. She was 108 years old.
She was the devoted mother of Mrs. Robert Edward "Eddie" Seabrook and Mrs. Ermeneze S. Davis; the grandmother of Mrs. Barbara G. Metz, Mr. Roosevelt Dillings, and Mr. Robert Graves.
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 to wmsbmc2@aol.com
COAXUM, SR., Edward
The relatives and friends of Mr. Edward Coaxum, Sr., are invited to attend his funeral services on Thursday, August 15, 2002, 2:00 PM, at Cainhoy Miracle Revival Center, 2607 Cainhoy Road, Huger, SC, Pastor Jannie Grant, officiating. Internment, Garden of Prayer Church cemetery, Hwy 17 North, Mt. Pleasant, SC.
Mr. Coaxum is survived by his children, Rev. Rebecca Scott, Rev. Issac Coaxum (Geneva), Mr. Edward Coaxum, Jr. (Edith), Mrs. Mazie Brown (Abraham), Mr. John Henry Coaxum (Nicole), Ms. Katie Rivers, Mr. Joseph Coaxum (Mary), Ms. Yvonne Forbes, Mr. James Caoxum (Jackie), Mrs. Adelle Fordham (James), and Mrs. Eleanora Ellington (Wilbern); 50 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister, Mr. Richard Coaxum, Ms. Mary Coaxum, and Mr. Chris Coaxum; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Beatrice Coaxum; other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mr. Coaxum will be at the W. M Smith-McNeal Funeral Chapel, 4129 Hwy 17 North, Awendaw, SC, on Wednesday, August 14, 2002, from 3 - 8 PM (there will be no Family Hour) and at the church on Thursday, August 15, 2002, from 1 PM until time for funeral services.
Arrangements by W. M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL CHAPEL (843) 881-4920, 1-800-924-5659 or email memorial messages to wmsbmc2@aol.com.
LANDERS, Sandra
Sandra Lee Landers, 52, of 1708 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston, died August 9, 2002.
Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of Albert Lee Landers and the late Joycelyn Holliday Landers. She was a graduate of Wade Hampton High School and Greenville Technical College. She was a retired Dental Instructor with The Medical University of South Carolina and a member of Citadel Square Baptist Church, Charleston.
Surviving are her father and step-mother, Albert Lee and Vida Grubbs Landers of Greenville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Bob Barnett of Greenville, Barbara and Cliff Burch of Taylors; a step-brother, Thomas W. James of Korea; one half-brother, Ollin L. Landers of Lancaster.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 84 Villa Road, B-2, Greenville, SC 29615.
Visitation will be from 1:30 - 2:30 PM Thursday at THOMAS MCAFEE FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday at Graceland cemetery, West. The family is at the home of Barbara Burch, 5 Newington Green, Taylors.
THOMAS, Phillip
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Alexander Thomas are invited to attend the memorial services of the former on Wednesday, August 14, 2002, in Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church at twelve o'clock noon. Immediately following the services, friends are invited to attend a reception in the church social hall. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
There will be a memorial service held for Mr. Thomas in Miami, FL, details to be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Women's Cancer Association of the University of Miami; Franklin C. Bush Chapter; c/o Kay Fahringer, 547 Giralda Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134.
GELZER, JR., Henry
HARLEYVILLE, SC - Henry "Jack" Gelzer, Jr., 60, of Harleyville, SC, died Friday, August 9, 2002 in a Charleston hospital after and extended illness. Funeral services will be held 2:00 Thursday, August 15, 2002 at the Ling Funeral Home Chapel, 5580 Memorial Blvd., St. George, SC, with Rev. Clara River, officiating. Burial will be in the Dorchester cemetery, Dorchester, SC, directed by the Ling Funeral Home of St. George, SC (843) 563-3589.
Mr. Gelzer was born January 31, 1942 in Harleyville, SC, a son of the late Henry Gelzer, Sr. and Mrs. Marie Gelzer. He attended Kennedy High School of Harleyville, SC. He was employed for many years at the former Salisbury Brick Co., of Summerville.
Surviving are one daughter, Emma Delores Pinckney, of Dorchester, SC; devoted cousins, Albert "Penda" Berden, and Bertha L. Perry, both of Harleyville, SC. He is also survived by four grandchildren.
The family hour will be held 7:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday evening, August 14, 2002, at the LING FUNERAL HOME, ST. GEORGE, SC.
ROWE, Timothy
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of August 12, 2002, Timothy Glenn Rowe, residence, Albemarle, NC. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services Thursday, August 15, 2002, at two o'clock in Hartsell Funeral Home, Lefler Memorial Chapel in Albemarle, North Carolina. Friends may call Wednesday between six and eight o'clock at Hartsell Funeral Home. There will be a graveside service in Bethany cemetery on Friday, August 16, 2002 at three o'clock in Charleston, SC.
He was born October 5, 1959 in Charleston, SC, the son of Bobby Glenn Rowe and Gloria Evans Rowe Belanger.
He is survived by his mother Gloria E. Rowe Belanger of John's Island, SC; father, Bobby Glenn Rowe and his wife Sharon of Richfield, NC; two sisters, Annette P. Kleskie of James Island, SC, and Wanda Gail Rowe of Salem, MA; grandmother, Jewell Evans of John's Island, SC; he was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher Rowe.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
HEWITT, Ann
Ann Turner Hewitt departed Monday, August 12, 2002. Daughter of Tilghman Benton Turner and Annie Ray Eichelberger, she was born May 2, 1914 in Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. Hewitt was the widow of Batson Lawrence Hewitt.
Mrs. Hewitt graduated from Snead Seminary, a boarding school in the northern mountains of Alabama, and attended Birmingham Southern College in Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. Hewitt was a charter member of the D'D' Club, short for the Double Dozen, an organization of outstanding young ladies in the community. The Double Dozen group of selected girls served in many types of community service.
She was invited to join the Tri-Delta Sorority. Ann was a popular coed, and became active in the school choir. She sang over the Birmingham Radio Station and enjoyed many social graces. After her father's death, her mother took her to California where she enrolled in the Hallman Business College of Los Angeles.
In May of 1934 she married
the love of her life, Batson Lawrence Hewitt. At his untimely death, she became President and Chairman of the Board of his business, Hewitt Oil Company. She held the position until her son, Batson Hewitt, Jr. returned to Charleston.
