LEGASPI, Ely
The relatives and friends of Ely Reyes Legaspi are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Friday afternoon, October 18, 2002, at 2 o'clock. Interment will follow in Riverview Memorial Park. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel, this Thursday evening, from 6 until 9 o'clock.
ROTH, Ernest
The relatives and friends of Master Sergeant and Mrs. Ernest Jerome Roth, Ret. USAF, are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Thursday afternoon, October 17, 2002, at 2 o'clock. Burial will be conducted later in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel. A Reception (covered dish) will be held after services at Foxborough Townhomes Clubhouse, Goose Creek. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Greenville Unit, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605.
NICHOLSON, Vera
The relatives and friends of Vera Fayard Nicholson, wife of Theron D. Nicholson, are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM Wendnesday, October 9, 2002 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1695 Wallenberg Blvd. The Rite of Committal will be at the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church cemetery, 2257 Ashley River Road. Friends may call on the family from 5 PM until 7 PM Tuesday evening at James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
RAY, Mary
The relatives and friends of Mary B. Ray are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Yonges Island. The Rite of Committal will be at 4:00 PM in Carolina Memorial Gardens. The Rosary will be recited at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy., Monday evening at 6:00 PM and the family will receive friends until 8:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of SC, 5000 Thurmond Mall, Suite 106, Columbia, SC 29201. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
RUSSO, E. Jean
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Russo are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter at 11:00 AM Monday, October 7, 2002 in the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Entombment will be at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, Inc., 3896 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
VANDERHORST, Inez
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday October 6, 2002, Mrs. Inez Bennett Vanderhorst. Residence: 486 Mercantile Rd. McClellanville, SC. She was the widow of Mr. James E. Vanderhorst, Sr. The loving mother of Mrs. Anna Mae Randolph, Mrs. Carolyn V. Lee, Mrs. Nancy V. Blake (Melvin), Mr. James E. Vanderhorst, Jr. (Shirley), and Mr. Leroy Vanderhorst (Gail) and Mr. Clement Vanderhorst (Vermell). The loving sister of Mr. Edward Bennett and Mr. George Bennett (Mildred).
W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 4129 Hwy 17 North Awendaw, SC. Will announce funeral services. 843-881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may email memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
SONDLES, Wanda
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of October 6, 2002, Wanda Lee Sondles, wife of Mr. David Sondles. Residence, Johns Island, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Sondles are invited to attend her visitation at J. HENRY STUHR'S WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Monday evening, October 7, 2002, from 6 until 8 o'clock. Interment, Oakwood cemetery, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Mrs. Sondles was born in Logan, W.Va., the daughter of Albert Lilly and Florence Tomlin. She was a construction secretary for Martin Builders. She was an INEX member.
Surviving are her husband; two sons, Joseph Senk of Northfield, Ohio, and Alan Sondles of McCormick, S.C.; four daughters, Linda Moran of Akron, Ohio, Brenda Niederkorn of Trophy Club, Texas, Brenda Chapman of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Kitty Brown of Akron, Ohio; four brothers, Cletus Lilly of Kentucky, Romey Lilly of Kentucky, Sherman Lilly of Campstend, N.C., and Harold Browning of James Island, S.C. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
BECKMAN, JR., William
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday morning, October 5, 2002, William Peter Beckman, Jr. Residence, Jedburg, S.C. The relatives and friends of William Peter Beckman, Jr., are invited to attend his funeral services on Wednesday morning, October 9, 2002, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL, at 10 o'clock. Interment will be in Beaufort National cemetery at 1 o'clock. Friends may call at Stuhr's Mt. Pleasant Chapel on Tuesday evening, October 8, 2002, between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Beckman was born on January 2, 1939, in Columbia, S.C., a son of the late William Peter and Ruth Folk Beckman. He was a graduate of the Presbyterian College. He was retired from the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and was a Vietnam veteran.
He is survived by two sons, William Peter Beckman, III, and Kenneth T. Beckman, both of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; one sister, Anne Beckman Rumer of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; three grandchildren, Savannah Beckman, Zachary Beckman, and Gabrille Beckman, all of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; and special companion, Sarah Ray of Jedburg, S.C.
BUTLER, Ina
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of October 6, 2002, Ina Mae Tucker Butler, wife of Livingston Butler, residence, James Island, S.C. Relatives and friends are invited to the visitation, Monday, October 7, 2002, between 6 and 8 o'clock, at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Funeral services and burial will be private.
Mrs. Butler was born February 20, 1918, in Givhans, S.C., daughter of John and Blanche Jackson Mims. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a graduate of Memminger High School. Mrs. Butler was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W., Post 3142.
She is survived by her husband of James Island, S.C.; one son, Leslie J. Tucker of James Island, S.C.; two grandsons, Michael L. Tucker of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Scott D. Tucker of Anderson, S.C.; one great-grandson, Riley S. Tucker; two step-daughters, Cindy Oliver of James Island, S.C., and Sue Bass of Leesburg, Ala.; two step-daughters, Rachel Oliver and Katherine Oliver, both of James Island, S.C. Mrs. Butler was preceded in death by her first husband, Judson M. Tucker.
Memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1157 Sam Rittenburg Blvd., Charleston, S.C. 29407.
JOHNSON, Jr., Julian
The relatives and friends of Julian C. Johnson, Jr., are invited to his Graveside services in Bethany cemetery this (Monday), October 7, 2002, at 2 o'clock. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, of North Charleston, S.C.
SMITH, JR., John
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Winston Smith, Jr., are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in Midland Park United Methodist Church on Monday, October 7, 2002, at 3 o'clock. Burial will be in Beaufort National cemetery on Tuesday, October 8, 2002. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL. Memorials may be made to Midland Park United Methodist Church, 2301 Midland Park Road, North Charleston, S.C. 29418.
STUDEMEYER, Michael
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 3, 2002, Michael Graham Studemeyer. Residence, Hickory, N.C. All services will be private. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
PETERS, Norman
The relatives and friends of Mr. Norman Douglas Peters are invited to attend his funeral services Monday, October 7, 2002, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, at 11 o'clock. Interment will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
GOZA, Curtis Daniel
The relatives and friends of Curtis Daniel Goza are invited to attend his funeral services Monday, October 7, 2002 in Second Presbyterian Church, Charleston, SC at 11:00 o’clock. Interment, Bethany cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401.
MCGEE, John
SCRANTON - Mr. John Samuel "Sam" McGee, 70, died Saturday, October 5, 2002, in a Florence hospital after an illness.
Mr. McGee was born in Lake City, a son of the late Melvin and Minnie Strickland McGee. He retired from Scranton Metal Decking, and he attended Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Survivors include, his wife, Pearlean Altman McGee of Scranton; three daughters, Diane (Mike) Floyd of Cades, Linda Faye Antuna and Sandra Gayle Nesbitt, both of Lake City; three sons, David (Brenda) McGee of Lake city, Bobby Joe McGee of Turbeville and Rusty McGee of Sumter; three brothers, Samuel Melvin McGee of Charleston, Lonnie McGee of Atlanta, GA and Perlon Robert McGee of Hartsville; two sisters, Louisa Sheffield and Jettie Rainer, both of Lake City; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 5 step-children; 13 step-grandchildren; and 11 step-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, Bruce McGee.
Funeral service will be at 4:00 P.M. Monday, October 7, 2002, in Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in the Scranton United Methodist Church cemetery.
BROCKINGTON FUNERAL HOME, LAKE CITY, is in charge.
GRANT, William
William "Bill" Grant, formerly of James Island, SC, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 3, 2002 in Bronx, New York. Beloved father of Ethel Moseley, Marvin Grant, and Ellen Grant; brother of Mary Simmons, Helen Burnell, Florence (Rev. Gerald Gaillard) Bobby Ernest (Loretta), Alfonso (Lucinda), and John. Family will be receiving friends at 1028 Main Rd., John's Island, SC. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by WALKER'S FUNERAL HOME. 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, SC. Phone 559-0341.
