STEVERSON, Bertha
Bertha Norine Steverson, 58, of Summerville, wife of Jasper W. Steverson, died Wednesday in a local hospital.
A visitation was held at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville from 6 until 8 o'clock Friday evening.
Born on September 19, 1943, a daughter of the late Mack K. Mizell and Veto Cone Mizell. She attended schools of Knightsville. She was a homemaker and a member of Jedburg Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband of Summerville; 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Regina Ann Steverson of Summerville and Tammy Linette and Sam A. Torrence of Summerville; 5 grandchildren; 8 sisters, Frances Mizell of Summerville, Nell Crowder of Peak, S.C., Amelia Hutto of White Rock, S.C., Marilyn Lena Boyer of James Island, Shirley Gene Euthon of Jedburg, Lizzie Peagler of Summerville, Lucy Myers of Summerville, Katherine McCarn of Ridgeville; 2 brothers, Teddy Mizell and Tupper Mizell both of Summerville.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
WASHINGTON, Victoria
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Victoria M. Washington are invited to attend her funeral services 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2002 at Mt. Hermon RMUE Church, 179 Fishburne St., Bishop Jerry Devoe, Pastor. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens cemetery. Viewing for Mrs. Washington will be 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the funeral home and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the church. Visitation with the family will be 7:00-8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the building fund of Mt. Hermon RMUE Church, 179 Fishburne St., Charleston, S.C. 29403.
She is survived by her daughters, Ms. Deloris F. Johnson and Mrs. Rosalie McPherson; grandchildren, Celestine Frost (Elias), Franklin O. Nelson (Winifred), Annette Johnson, Victoria Smalls, Rufus Smalls, William Smalls (Lisa), Samuel Smalls, Lisa Nelson, Adrian Nelson, Deidra Nelson, Keisha Nelson, and Terrance Samlls; 22 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; sisters and brother, Mrs. Mary E. Cheatam, Mrs. Celestine Nelson, Ms. Lillie May Fickling and Mr. Samuel Manigault; aunts, Ms. Corine Gilliard and Mrs. Florence Miller; sister-in-law, Ms. Estelle Smith; god-daughter, Margaret E. Hutchinson; adopted son, Marion Huger; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
MOORE, Allen
GEORGETOWN - Allen J. Moore, 79, retired owner and operator of Allen Moore Logging, died Thursday, May 2, 2002 in Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 5, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. in Saints Delight Pentecostal Holiness Church. Officiating will be Rev. Chris Browder and Rev. Dean Baber. Burial, directed by GRAHAM FUNERAL HOME, will follow in Lambert cemetery.
He was born August 7, 1922 in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Henry Moore and Ida Lovett Moore.
He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He attended Saints Delight Pentecostal Holiness Church and was a member of the adult Sunday School Class. He enjoyed fishing as his hobby.
Surviving are his wife, Vernell L. Moore; two sons, Heyward Moore and Bert Moore both of Georgetown; two daughters, Gail M. Lambert of Georgetown and Kimberly Moore of Jamestown; two brothers, David Moore of Texas and Lee Moore of Georgia; one sister, Lottie Howard of Andrews; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a son, Frankie Moore.
BROWN, Lavenia
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Lavenia Hilliard (Sister) Brown, those of her daughters, Ms. Lelia M. Croxton, Ms. Nancy L. Brown, Ms. Janie J. Fisher and Ms. Clary A. Combs, deceased son, Mr. Joe Brown, Jr., brother, Mr. John Hilliard, Sr., sisters, Ms. Rebecca Singleton, Ms. Ethel Jenkins, nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of cousins are invited to attend her funeral services on Monday, May 6, 2002, 3 p.m. at Greater Zion A.M.E. Church, 4174 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Friends may also view Mrs. Brown on Monday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment, churchyard.
GADSDEN, Lucille
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 3, 2002. Mrs. Lucille Heyward Gadsden. Residence, 732 Kent St., Mt. Pleasant, S.C. She was the widow of Rev. Josh Gadsden. The loving mother of Mr. Earl H. Wilson (Brenda) of Philadelphia, Pa.; Ms. Carolyn Davis of Charleston, S.C.; Ms. Barbara J. Gadsden, Mr. Walter E. Gadsden (Jeanette) both of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; Mrs. Bernadine G. Myers of Ladson, S.C.; Mr. Josh J. Gadsden, Jr. (Gwendolyn) of Johns Island, S.C. and Mr. William L. Gadsden (Annett) of Goose Creek, S.C. W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C. Will announce funeral service. 881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial message at Wmsbmc2@aol.com.
BAKER, Elizabeth
Elizabeth "Liz" Marie Baker, 29, of Charleston, died unexpectedly, Thursday, May 2, in Jasper, Ga. Born in Charleston, S.C., June 18, 1972, Liz spent much of her life on Folly Beach. She is survived by her husband and best friend, David Baker, her beloved grandmother, Sally Repshire, both of Folly Beach, a son Logan, her sister Adrienne Whately and her parents, Byron and Cathy Repshire, in Jasper, Ga. Liz was a long-time volunteer and employee of Pet Helpers, always going beyond the call of duty to help any person with their animals and always the first one to "go out" on an animal rescue mission. She had just recently moved back to Jasper to eventually come back to Charleston and the future new Pet Helper shelter. She was just a "call away" when we needed her advice. Her dedication to her personal pets, animal welfare, and rescue, and love of animals and photography, was what she lived for. We at Pet Helpers, as well as all who knew and worked with her will deeply miss her bright smile, laid back demeanor (except when she had something to say!) and loving heart. You left us too soon.
Liz will be cremated in Jasper with a private burial. Pet Helpers will hold a special memorial service in her honor, Saturday, June 16. Details available at Pet Helpers. Please make memorials to Pet Helpers, 1430 Folly Road, Charleston, S.C. 29412, which will be used to sponsor a shelter cage in Liz's honor.
BROOKS, Jr., Benjamin
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Friday, May 3, 2002, Mr. Benjamin Brooks, Jr. Residence, 1806 Token St., N. Charleston, S.C. He is the beloved father of Ms. Stacy Rouse, brother of Mr. Nathaniel Brooks, Mrs. Gertrude Mann, Mr. Richard Allen Brown, Mrs. Ruth Marion, and Ms. Lenora Adkins. Funeral notice later.
Arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
NIXON, Estelle
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 3, 2002, Mrs. Estelle Parker Nixon of Jamestown, S.C., the beloved mother of Mr. Clarence Nixon of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Doris Burroughs Pittsburgh, Pa., Mr. Harry Nixon of Queens, N.Y., Ms. Louise Nixon, Mrs. Marie N. Gant, Ms. Margaret Nixon and Ms. Betty Jean Nixon, all of Jamestown, S.C., the beloved sister of Mr. James Parker, Mr. Izell Parker, Mr. John Parker, Mr. Clifford Parker, Mr. Leon Parker, Mrs. Lessie P. Turner, Etta P. Keaton and Geneva P. Little.
Funeral notice later, SCOTT'S MORTUARY, in charge of arrangements.
VAN HEIRSEELE, K.
Kenneth L. Van Heirseele, 58, husband of Kathryn J. Van Heirseele, of Charleston died Tuesday, April 30th at his residence. Born in Waukegan, Illinois to the late Raymond and Harriet Van Heirseele. Mr. Van Heirseele was retired from SPAWARS with 35 years of civil service. He served four years in the United States Air Force. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Surviving Mr. Van Heirseele are his wife, Kathryn, two daughters, Kelly Wright of Orlando, Fla., and Julie Rae Van Heirseele of San Francisco, Calif, three brothers, James Van Heirseele of Waukegan, Ill., Wayne Van Heirseele of Wheeling, Ill., and Donald Van Heirseele of Libertyville, Ill., a sister, Barbara Johnson of Orlando, Fla., two grandchildren, Michael and Daniel Wright, both of Orlando, Fla. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held in Gurnee, Ill.
MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL is assisting the Van Heirseele family.
COMERY, Carol
Carol O'Connor Comery, 64, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, died Tuesday, April 30, 2002, in Mt. Pleasant. A visitation will be held at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 Rifle Range Rd., Mt. Pleasant, SC, 843-884-3833, Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, between the hours of 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Family and friends are invited to attend her Liturgy of Christian Burial on Monday, May 6, 1 PM, at Christ Our King Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, PO Box 79972, Baltimore, MD, 21279-0972.
COX, Miriam
Miriam Kimbrel Cox, 70, of Summerville, died Friday, May 3, 2002, in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2002, at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL. Entombment to follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens.
Born in Griffin, Ga., on May 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John Walter Kimbrel and Emmie Lee Ball, Mrs. Cox was a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.
She was a member of Summerville Christian Church and the Summerville Chapter #193 Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include, her husband Freeman "Boe" W. Cox, Sr., of Summerville; two daughters, Elizabeth Lee Walters of Summerville, Millicent Joy Kuhl, of Summerville; two sons, Freeman W. Cox, Jr., of Valrico, Fla., and Christopher Cox, of Monticello, Fla.; two sisters, Jeanette Collier, of Griffin, Ga., and Jacqueline Reid, of Griffin, Ga.; brother, Seth Kimbrel, of Griffin, Ga. eight grandchildren, Crystal Adams, Shawn Cox, Carrie Cox, John Cox, Chastity Cox, Faith Kuhl, Forest Cox, and Grant Walters; three great-grandchildren, Ronnie Adams, Rickey Cox, and Clayton Adams. Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her brother, Dudley Kimbrel.
The family will be receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2002, at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston. Arrangements are being handled by Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, S.C.
PEARSEY, Patricia
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 2, 2002, Ms. Patricia A. Pearsey, residence 230-B America St., Charleston, S.C. She is the beloved daughter of Mrs. Bernice Crawford and the late Mr. Walter E. Pearsey, step-daughter of Mr. Larry Crawford, sister of Mrs. Sarah McNeil (Kenneth), Mr. Walter E. Pearsey, Sr., Ms. Elouise Pearsey, Mr. Damon Pearsey, Mr. Eugene Durden (Tamala), Mrs. Madene Parker (Myron), Ms. Valerie Crawford, Ms. Shirley Crawford, Mr. Lavelle Crawford, Ms. Priscilla Pearsey and Mr. Edwin Pearsey. Funeral arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121Calhoun St., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 732-3066.
EDWARDS, Julian
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Friday, May 3, 2002. Mr. Julian Seabrook Edwards. Residence, 85 Spring St., Charleston, S.C. He is the beloved brother of Mr. James S. Edwards, Jr., Mrs. Mary Edwards Pezant, and Mr. Carlton S. Edwards, Sr. Funeral notice later.
Arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St. (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
BROWN, Justin
The relatives and friends of Justin Allen Brown are invited to attend his funeral services, Saturday, at 3 o'clock in St. James Episcopal Church. Interment, private.
Memorials may be made to John Ancrum SPCA, 3861 Leeds Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29405, or Pet Helpers, 1430 Folly Road, James Island, S.C. 29412.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
THOMPSON, Innis
The relatives and friends of Joseph Innis Thompson are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 4, 2002 in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be in Riverview Memorial Park. Friends may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, Saturday, May 4, 2002, from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Blessed Sacrament Building Fund. Arrangements are by James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. 766-1365.
GOODMAN, Ernest
The relatives and friends of Mr. Ernest L. Goodman of Alvin, SC, are invited to attend his funeral services Monday, May 6, 2002 at 2 p.m. at The Ministries of Truth Tabernacle, Cordesville, SC. Viewing will be Sunday from 3-8 p.m. at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, SC.
