WASHINGTON, Donnell
Entered into eternal rest on August 7, 2002. Mr. Donnell Washington, Sr. of 127 Gus Lane, Huger, S.C. Beloved husband of Annette; father of Theresa, Nicole, Christian, and Donnell Jr.; beloved son of Mrs. Ernestine Washington. His funeral service is set for Monday, August 12, 2002 at 2:00 p.m., Zion United Methodist Church Huger, S.C. Interment: Cedar Hill cemetery, Huger, S.C. Friends may view Mr. Donnell Washington, Sr. Sunday, August 11, 2002 after 4:00 p.m. Arrangements by COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME.
LAWRENCE, Elijah
Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 7, 2002, Mr. Elijah Lawrence, Sr., husband of Mrs. Sandra Williams Lawrence, father of Elijah Lawrence, Jr., Danny Lawrence, Gloria Gran Lawrence, Caskey Lawrence, Robert Lee Lawrence and Marvin Lawrence, step-father of Nathaniel Williams, Latisha Williams and Nicole Williams. Late residence 1821 Carlton Street. Funeral notice later. Friends may call at 2244 Garfield Street. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
COURY, Mary
The relatives and friends of Mary U. Coury are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 13, 2002, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be at Holy Cross cemetery. Friends may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME on Monday evening between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will begin at 6:00 p.m. Please make memorial contributions to the Blessed Sacrament Building Fund 5 St. Teresa Dr. Charleston, S.C. 29407 or to a Charity of one's choice. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER INC., 766-1365
GRAVES, JR., John
John Vernon Graves, Jr., 60, of Charleston, died Saturday, August 10, 2002, at a local hospital. He was born in Savannah, GA to the late John Vernon and Mildred Louise Douglas Graves, Sr. He worked as an electrical contractor in Georgia and Charleston. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Leona Hinely Graves, three sons, John Howard Graves of St. Mary's, GA, Robert Troy Graves of Phoenix City, AL, David Christopher Graves of Bremerton, WA, a brother, Ralph Edward Graves of Savannah, GA, a niece, Shea Graves of Savannah, GA, and nine grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. tonight at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 WENTWORTH ST. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and on-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcalister-smith.com
WALKER, William
GEORGETOWN- William Benjamin (Ben) Walker, 70, died Sunday, August 11, 2002 in Medical University of South Carolina Hospital in Charleston.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. in PennyRoyal Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Officiating will be Rev. Luford O. Pope and Rev. Billy Baker.
He was born July 20, 1932 in McClellanville, a son of the late Thomas Wilson Walker and Louise Martin Walker.
He was a Tug Boat Captain with Marine Industries for fifteen years and later retired from Georgetown Steel Corp. He was a U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran and a member of VFW Post 6444 in Georgetown. He was a faithful part of Cornerstone Baptist Church.
Surviving are: his wife, Ethel M. Walker; four sons, William T. (Buck) Walker and Quintin (Arnie) Walker both of Georgetown, Sgt. Dennis Glenn Walker of Hemingway and Quincey (Ronnie) Walker of Loris: two daughters, Janet W. Morris of Georgetown and Bonnie Gail W. Woodbury of Andrews; four brothers, Woodrow Walker of Florence, Wade H. Walker of Andrews, Frank Walker of Conway and Dorman Walker of Georgetown; three sisters, Helen W. Driggers of Summerville, Ruth W. Zurcher and Jannie W. Yarborough both of Georgetown; seventeen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a son, Timothy Walker; brothers, Allen Walker, Pete Walker and two infant brothers.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at GRAHAM FUNERAL HOME.
Memorials may be made to Leukemia Society of America, S.C. Chapter, 1247 Lake Murray Blvd., IRMO, S.C. 29063.
COAXUM, SR., Edward
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 10, 2002, Mr. Edward Coaxum, Sr. Residence: 1288 Charity Church Rd. Huger, S.C. Formerly of 1570 Joe Rouse Mt. Pleasant, S.C. He was the widower of Mrs. Mazie Lee Swinton- Coaxum. The devoted father of Rev. Rebecca Scott of McClellanville, S.C., Rev. Isaac Coaxum (Geneva) of Norfolf Va. Mr. Edward Coaxum, Jr. (Edith) of Portsmouth, Va. Mrs. Mazie Brown (Abraham) of Huger, S.C. Mr. John Henry Coaxum (Nicole) of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Ms. Katie Rivers of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Mr. Joseph Coaxum (Mary) of Jacksonville, Fla. Ms. Yvonne Forbes of St. Petersburg, Fla. Mr. James Coaxum (Jackie) of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Mrs. Adelle Fordham (James) of Huger, S.C. and Mrs. Eleanora Ellington (Wilbern) of Huger, S.C. The father-in-law of Mrs. Beatrice Coaxum. The loving brother of Mr. Richard Coaxum and Ms. Mary Coaxum both of Philadelphia, Pa. and Mr. Chris Coaxum of New Jersey. 50 grandchildren and great-grand children survive Mr. Coaxum.
W.M. SMITH- MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 4129 HWY. 17 NORTH AWENDAW, S.C. Will announces funeral services. (843) 881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail memorial messages at Wmsbmc2@aol.com
MOREMAN, William
William Walter Moreman, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, August 10, 2002, at Roper Hospital. He was born November 11, 1946 in Bedford, Ohio. He attended Miami University of Ohio. He was the owner of Finishing Touch Woodworking and a Master finish carpenter. In addition to his skill with carpentry, he was an avid billiards player and founder of the Thursday Pong Group.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy; two sisters, Virginia Bacon of Everett, WA, and Sue Kiley of Savannah, GA; three nephews, Trey Bailey of Savannah, GA, Ed Bacon of Granite Falls, WA, and Kurt Bacon of Renton, WA; niece, Magan Bailey of Savannah, GA.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pet Helpers, 1430 Folly Road, James Island, SC 29412, the Roper Foundation, 69 Barre Street, Charleston, SC 29401, or the charity of one's choice.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464, is helping the Moreman family.
STEVENS, Dorothy
Entered into eternal rest of Saturday, August 10, 2002 Mrs. Dorothy Mack Stevens. Residence, 460 Huger Street, Charleston, SC, the widow of Mr. William H. Stevens; the mother of Mrs. Canetha Richardson (Leslie), Ms. Claudette Stevens, Mrs. Evelyn Stevens Smalls, both of Bronx, NY, and the late Wilmot H. Stevens; the sister of Mrs. Pearl M. Snipe (Julius), Mrs. Etta M. Wells and Mrs. Junerous M. Cook (Rufus).
W. M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 RADCLIFFE STREET, CHARLESTON, SC, will announce the funeral services. (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659 or email memorial messages to wmsbc2@aol.com
MIDDLETON, Raevon
Relatives and friends of Master Raevon O. Middleton of Alvin, SC, the beloved son of Mr. Rashad Middleton of St. Stephen, SC and Mrs. Christi Shaw of Alvin, SC; the beloved brother of Miss Promise Shaw of Alvin, SC; the paternal grandson of Mr. Benjamin, Sr. and Mrs. Laura Middleton of St. Stephen, SC; the maternal grandson of Mr. James, Sr. and Mrs. Sherry Shaw of Alvin, SC; are invited to attend his funeral services on Tuesday, August 13, 2002, 11:00 AM, at Alice Temple Church of our Lord Jesus Christ, St. Stephen, SC. Family will receive friends on Monday evening from 7 to 8 PM at Scott's Mortuary Chapel.
Internment: Emmanuel R. E. Church cemetery, Alvin, SC.
Arrangements by SCOTT'S MORTUARY.
MOTTE, Mary
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mary Hilda Motte, widow of Marvin Leroy Motte, are invited to attend her funeral services this afternoon at 4 o'clock in James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Live Oak cemetery, Charleston. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 o'clock until the service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Summerville Baptist Church Building Fund, 417 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483 or The Lowcountry Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 80459, Charleston, SC 29416-0459.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
COOK, J. Lee
VARNVILLE, SC - Mr. J. Lee Cook, 70, of 6792 Yemassee Highway near Varnville, died early Sunday morning in the Veterans Hospital in Augusta.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
PRIDMORE, Thomas
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Thomas Rudolph Pridmore, 78, of 503 Bear Drive, died Saturday, August 10, 2002.
Born in Pelzer, he was the husband of Nellie Kellett Pridmore for 60 years and the son of the late George Levi and Emma Johnson Pridmore.
Mr. Pridmore was a U.S. Army Veteran of W.W.II, and he was retired from Coca-Cola Service after 38 years of service.
He was a member of Duncan Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon. He was a member of Monaghan Lodge #251 and held a 32nd degree.
Surviving in addition to his wife, a daughter, Nellita P. DuBose and her husband, Richard of Summerville; a daughter-in-law, Gayle Carter Pridmore of Simpsonville; a brother, George Pridmore of Greenville; four grandchildren, Todd (Kerin) Pridmore of Anchorage, Alaska, Shanna (Jay) Yown of Greenville, Ragan and Taryn DuBose of Charleston and three great-grandchildren, Maura Pridmore, Hayden and Braclyn Yown. He was predeceased by a son, Donnie T. Pridmore, two sisters and six brothers.
Services will be held Tuesday at 12 noon at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest Chapel, with burial in Graceland cemetery West.
Visitation will be Tuesday, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.
Honorary pallbearers will be Steadfast Sunday School Class of Duncan Baptist Church.
Memorials may be made to Duncan Baptist Church Missions Funds, 21 Allen Street, Greenville, S.C. 29605.
The family is at the residence.
THOMAS MCAFEE FUNERAL HOME NORTHWEST.
MORGAN, Walter
Walter Endell Morgan, 78, passed away on August 11, 2002.
A memorial service will be on Wednesday, August 14, 2002, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, at 2 p.m. with inurnment to be held at a later date in Carolina Memorial Park.
Mr. Morgan was born on May 9, 1924, in Ashville, N.C., the only son of the late Walter Edward and Esther Carter Morgan. He graduated from Woodfin High School and attended Mars Hill College before joining the Army in 1943. After serving his country in Europe for the remainder of World War II, he attended North Carolina State University. He retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard in 1987 after nearly 32 years of service as an electrical technician. Mr. Morgan was a lifelong railroad enthusiast and also enjoyed woodcrafting, creating things for his family.
Mr. Morgan is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margie McFee Maogan; a sister, Kathryn Wilds of Ashville, N.C.; children, Marilyn (Mark) Lewis, Edward (Sabrina) Morgan, and Debra Rhoad all of North Charleston, and Frank Rhoad of James Island; and eight grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.
