EASTERLIN, Ila
Ila Gunnells Easterlin, 82, widow of Pinckney Easterlin, of Cottageville, SC, died Thursday, September 26, 2002 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held this Saturday afternoon, September 28, 2002 at Palmetto Land Baptist Church at 2 o'clock. Entombment will be in Summerville cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call at Parks Funeral Home, Summerville, SC, this Friday evening from 6 - 9 o'clock. Flowers will be accepted.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE.
IMKO, Helen
Helen Holubowitz Imko, 86, widow of Edward Joseph Imko, of Summerville, SC, died September 16, 2002 at a local nursing home.
Memorial services will be held Saturday morning, November 2, 2002, All Souls Day, at St. George's Episcopal Church at 11:00 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. George's Episcopal Church, 9110 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC 29485.
Mrs. Imko was born August 30, 1916 in New York, New York, a daughter of Konstantin and Stella Holubowitz. She was a retired licensed practical nurse and a member of St. George's Episcopal Church.
Survivors include her son, Dr. Edward A. Imko of Summerville; four grandchildren, Walter Imko, Madolyn Imko, Victor Imko, and Genevieve Imko, all of Summerville; and their mother, Moira Madolyn Belanger of Summerville.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, SC.
CHAVIS, Edna
Edna Grantham Chavis, 77, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 25, 2002 at a local hospital.
Mrs. Chavis was born in Jesup, GA, on July 28, 1925, the daughter of the late Oscar Lee and Idell Bailey Grantham Lloyd. She is survived by one daughter, Melverie Kops Bevis and her husband, James F. Bevis, of Charleston, SC; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Gaynell G. Maddray and her husband, John L. Maddray, of Charleston, SC; one nephew and two nieces.
All services will be private. The Chavis family is being served by THE CREMATION CENTER OF CHARLESTON.
BATH, Benjamin
PT. WENTWORTH, GA - Mr. Benjamin Thomas Bath, 82, died on Thursday, September 26 at his residence.
The Toombs County native was retired from Union Camp. He was a WW II Army Veteran and a member of Bonnybridge Baptist Church. He had attended First Baptist Church of Pt. Wentworth.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Sheffield Bath of Port Wentworth; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda Bath (Richard) Mock of Charleston, SC; a granddaughter, Stacey Mock (Bob) Hodgdon of Savannah; a grandson, Brian Mock of Charleston; a sister, Maggie Golding of Blitchton; brothers, John M. (Louise) Bath of Guyton, Donald Bath of Troy, AL, Jimmie J. (Peggy) Bath, Jesse L. Bath, and James A. (Bonnie) Bath, all of Stilson, and Eugene T. (Norma) Bath of Blitchton; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6 - 8 PM on Saturday, September 28, 2002 at the THOMAS C. STRICKLAND & SONS FUNERAL HOME, West Catham Chapel, in Pooler.
Funeral services will be at 2 PM on Sunday, September 29, 2002 at the THOMAS C. STRICKLAND & SONS FUNERAL HOME, WEST CATHAM CHAPEL. Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to Pt. Wentworth Lion's Club, c/o Jimmy Gundy, 203 Osteen St., Pt. Wentworth, GA 31407.
NEWSOME, Hyon
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Hyon Hui Newsome entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 26, 2002. Late residence 4034-B Michigan Avenue, North Charleston. SC. Wife of MSgt. Ronald Newsome, mother of Nikki Newsome, daughter of Kim Pyong Soon, sister of Mo Hyon Mi, Mo Chi Hyon and Mo Hyon Sok. arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 Bryan Street, Summerville, SC. Phone (843) 871-1528.
FOX, Marguerite
Marguerite C. Fox, 86, of Charleston wife of the late Charles L. Fox passed away Thursday, September 25that a local hospital. Born in Bamberg, SC to the late Thomas Jefferson and Ruth Gibson Cook. Mrs. Fox was retired from the City of Charleston after 25 years as treasurer. She was a graduate of North Charleston High School, and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Surviving Mrs. Fox is her two daughters, Frances Varn of Sullivans Island, and Dorothy McLain of St. Marys, GA., seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Her daughter, Mary F. Ferrara, predeceased her. The family will receive friends from 6-8PM Friday, September 27that McALISTER-SMITH DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Funeral Services will be 2:30PM Saturday, September 28that Bethel United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Holy Cross cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be sent to a charity of ones choice. McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St., is assisting the Fox family.
GIBBS, Thelma
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Thelma Gibbs, those of her children, Mr. Ronald Gibbs, Sr. (Anna), James Gibbs (Marcia), Charleston, S.C., Moses Gibbs III (Sarah), Nashville, Tenn., Brenda Dyer, Sadina and Serena Gibbs, Charleston, S.C., and all other relatives and friends are invited to attend her home-going services, Saturday, September 28, 2002, 1 p.m., at St. Peter's A.M.E. Church, Sanders Ave., (Liberty Hill) North Charleston, S.C. Presiding Elder Allen Parrott Pastor. Interment, St. Peters cemetery. Wake service will be held at St. Peters A.M.E. Church this evening from 6 to 8 p.m., where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, 4784 Gaynor Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405. (843) 744-7511 entrusted with arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Vivian
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Vivian Delores Benbow Williams, those of her husband, Mr. Daniel Henry Williams, father, Mr. Willie Neals, brothers, Mr. Henry Benbow, Mr. Carl Benbow, Mr. Michael Benbow, Mr. Maurice Benbow, sisters, Mrs. Bertha Gadsden, Ms. Doris Benbow, Mrs. Yvonne Williams, and Mrs. Wilhemae Jenkins are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, September 28, 2002 at 1:30 PM in Jerusalem Baptist Church 3317 Meeting Street, North Charleston SC. Interment church cemetery. Visitation with the family on Friday from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at the church. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME.
HAULBROOKS, Gerald
Gerald L. Haulbrooks, 70, of Folly Beach husband of Sonia Haulbrook, passed away Tuesday, September 24that his residence. Born in Anderson, SC to the late, Otis James and Mary Broome Haulbrooks, he was a 1950 graduate of Fairforest High School in Spartanburg, SC. He then entered the United States Navy in 1949 and was employed by Naco Company as a clerk typist in January of 1953. He was transferred to Charleston as a chief Accountant for all of SC operations. From July 1, 1960 to November 1, 2001 he was owner and President of Gerald L. Haulbrooks Public Accounting Firm. Mr. Haulbrooks was very active in the community. He served as a member of the S.C. State Board of Accountancy for 8 years; a member of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy for 8 years; 12 years as a member and 5 years chairman of the St. Andrews Park and Playgrounds Commission; 2 terms as President of the S.C. Society of Accountants; twice as President of the Optimist Club; as committee chairman for the National Association of Public Accountants; as a member of the Pet Helpers Board of Directors since 1997; member of the Country Club of Charleston; Life Member of the Elks Lodge Post # 242; former member of the Real Estate Brokers, Rifle Club, and Sertoma Club. A resolution passed in the House of Representatives bill number H. 2122 in the state of S.C. to commend Gerald L. Haulbrooks for his many years of unselfishness and dedicated service as a member of the St. Andrews Parks and Playground Commission. In Mr. Haulbrooks spare time he enjoyed playing golf and fishing. Surviving him is his wife of the home; daughter, Dr. Brenda H. Cox of Greensboro, NC; three sons: Gerald L. Buddy Haulbrooks, Jr., of Ravenel, SC., Richard G. Haulbrooks of Garden City, SC., and Donald E. Haulbrooks of Summerville, SC., also 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. His brother Edgar Haulbrooks predeceased Mr. Haulbrooks. The family will receive friends 6-8PM Friday, September 27that McALISTER-SMITH DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. A Celebration of Gerald’s life will be 11AM Saturday, September 28that the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Park. The family will accept flowers are memorial contributions can be made to Pet Helpers Adoption Center, 1430 Folly Rd., James Island, SC 29412 or to the Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., Charleston, SC 29405.
CAPERS, John
Entered into eternal rest on September 25, 2002, Mr. John H. (Buster) Capers of 1022 Theodore Drive, Awendaw, S.C. Beloved husband of Mrs. Bertha Brown Capers, father of Albertha Hutchinson, Oakland, Calif. Harold Capers (Lavern) of Awendaw, S.C., Lester Capers of Bronx, N.Y., brother-in-law of Viola Ravenel, Elouise German, Estelle (John) Wright, Margaret Brown, Louise Capers, all of Awendaw, S.C., and Helen Norton of Brooklyn, N.Y. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John J. "Buster" Capers and those of their children, brother and sisters-in-law, grands, nieces and nephews are invited to attend the funeral services of the former on Sunday, September 29, 2002, 2 p.m., in Greater Zion A.M.E. Church, 4174 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C. Interment, church cemetery. Viewing for Mr. Capers on Saturday afternoon at the funeral home from 3 to 5 p.m., and at the church from 6 to 8 p.m., where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
MANSFIELD, Francina
Francina Hamilton Mansfield, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, widow of Edmund Ravenel Mansfield, died Thursday, September 26, 2002, in Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. Mansfield was born on March 23, 1912 in Birmingham, AL, daughter of W. Chalmers and Lucia Bowen Hamilton. She was a graduate of Birmingham-Southern University and the University of Iowa. During World War II, Mrs. Mansfield worked for the USO in Virginia and Costa Rica. She was a retired teacher of Spanish, French and German. She taught at Lander College, Moultrie High School, the College of Charleston, and Baptist College (Now Charleston Southern University.).
Mrs. Mansfield is survived by her two sons, Edmund Ravenel Mansfield, Jr. and Joseph Bowen Mansfield; her daughter-in-laws, Christine Mignery Mansfield and Sallylee Willms Mansfield; her grandchildren, Peter Ravenel Mansfield, Edmund Ravenel Mansfield III, Jo-Lee Bowen Mansfield and Howland Mignery Mansfield; and her great-grandchildren, Anna Ravenel Mansfield and Joseph Wilder Mansfield.
Mrs. Mansfield was a fifty-year member of Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church. She was a devoted Sunday school teacher.
The family will receive friends at Stuhr’s Funeral Chapel, Mt. Pleasant, on Saturday, September 28, 2002, from 4 to 6 PM. The funeral service will be on Sunday, September 29, 2002, at 3:30 PM at the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Christ Episcopal Church cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, SC. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church for overseas missionary work.
MAGWOOD, John
The relatives and friends of Mr. John W. "Bill" Magwood, residence, 1925 Belgrade Ave., Chas., SC, retired rigger from Charleston Naval Shipyard, and those of his sister, Gladys Magwood Horper (Caleb), his sister-in-law, Joeminer Magwood, and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends are invited to attend his mass of Christian burial on Mon. Sept. 30, 2002 at 11:00 o'clock AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church at 134 St. Phillip's St. Chas., SC. Final Commendation and farewell: Holy Cross cemetery, James Island, SC. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags Funeral Home on Sun. Sept. 29, 2002 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Also the Rosary service at Mother Emanuel AME Church, 110 Calhoun St., Chas., SC at 7:00 PM. Mr. Magwood will lie in state at Mother Emanuel from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Patricks Catholic Church. Friends may call at the family's house. phone: 766-1305. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 121 Calhoun St., Chas., SC (Downtown). phone: 723-3066
SCHAULS, James
The relatives and friends of Mr. James "Berry" Schauls are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, September 28, 2002, 3 PM at Greater Zion AME Church 4147 Hwy 17 N. Awendaw, SC Rev. J. Keith, Pastor, interment, church cemetery.
Mr. Schauls is survived by his sister, Mrs. Julia Hutchinson, his brother, Mr. Ben Schauls, a caretaker, Mrs. Rosa Davis, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mr. Schuals will be at the W. M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Chapel 4129 Hwy 17 North, Awendaw, SC on Friday, September 27, 2002 from 3 - 8:30 PM The family will receive friends from 7 - 8 PM.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL CHAPEL 843-881-4920, 1-800-924-5659 or email memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
