SNELGROVE, Sam
KNOXVILLE, TN - Sam Houston Snelgrove, 82, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2002, at St. Mary's Residential Hospice, Knoxville, TN. Born in Clinton, South Carolina, Mr. Snelgrove served his country with the US Navy and was retired from IBM after 42 years of service. He was preceded in death by one son, Sammy Eli Snelgrove. He is survived by daughters, Nancy S. Ribotto (Joe) of Redlands, CA, Teri Elizabeth Snelgrove, Samantha Willine Snelgrove, and Spencer Houston Snelgrove, all of Greenback, TN; sons, El Ron Snelgrove (Becky), William Francis Snelgrove (Sandra), both of Spartanburg, SC; daughter-in-law, Beverly Snelgrove of Spartanburg, SC; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. A private family graveside memorial service is planned for Wednesday, September 11, 2002, at Roseberry Baptist Church cemetery, 2920 Roseberry Rd., Mascot, TN, with Rev. Robert Burkhart, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by CREMATION OPTIONS, INC. Phone, (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273).
LLOYD, Elijah
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 9, 2002, Mr. Elijah Lloyd of Summerville, SC, husband of Mrs. Dorothy Lloyd of Summerville, SC; son of Mrs. Mattie Simmons of Moncks Corner, SC; father of Mr. Bernard Rivers of Moncks Corner, SC, Mr. Donald Lloyd, Mr. Edward Lloyd, both of Summerville, SC, Ms. Veronica Richmond of Columbia, SC, and Ms. Rucaiel Lloyd of North Charleston, SC; brother of Ms. Idella Seaberry of New York City, NY, and Ms. Geneva Smith of Moncks Corner, SC. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, SC.
RHODES, Sarah
WALTERBORO - Sarah Mae Harrison Rhodes, 88, died Sunday, September 8, 2002 in a local hospital.
The funeral will be on Wednesday, September 11, 2002, at 3:00 PM in Aimwell Presbyterian Church USA, Walterboro. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Rhodes was born in Colleton County, a daughter of the late Julia and Jack Harrison. She attended public schools in Colleton County. She was a member of Aimwell Presbyterian Church USA.
She was united in holy matrimony to Harold Rhodes, Sr. To this union, eleven children were born. Mrs. Rhodes and three children, Loristine, Carolyn, and Maliciah preceded her in death.
Surviving are five daughters, Annie Mae Kinsey, Jane Washington, Vivian Williams, all of Walterboro, Patsey Jiles of Charleston, and Eva Ruth Huggins of Yemasee; three sons, Harold Rhodes, Jr., Matthew Rhodes, and Nehemiah Rhodes, all of Walterboro; a sister, Annabelle Teasdell of Walterboro; and a brother, Walter Harrison of Walterboro.
Funeral arrangements by HAMILTON'S FUNERAL HOME of WALTERBORO, SC.
VARNER, Rosenna
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Mrs. Rosenna Varner entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 10, 2002. Late residence, 126 Plum Lane, Moncks Corner, SC. Mother of Romenia (Harvey) Bryant, Frank Junior (Valerie) Varner, Eva Mae Varner; sister of Julie (Rev. Arthur) Varner, Priscilla (Charlie) Simmons, Defear (Terry) Dangerfield, Herlene (Robert, Jr.) Salley, Matthew (Viola) Simmons, Virgil (Adell) Simmons, and Fred (Rebecca) Simmons. The family will receive friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bryant. Arrangements have been entrusted to ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 Bryant St., Summerville, SC. Phone, (843) 871-1528, Fax, (843) 832-9240.
FUNNY, Josephine
The last religious rites for Mrs. Josephine Funny will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2002, 2:00 PM at Baum's Temple AME Zion Church, Summerville, SC, Rev. George E. McKain, II, Pastor. Interment Brownsville cemetery. Her children, Brenda Jones, Ricky Mazyck, Stanley Mazyck, Wilson Mazyck, Alfreda Mazyck, Dr. Stevie Mazyck, Rommel McRae, and Lizzie Smith; her sisters, Betty Brown, Johnnie Mae Overton, and Lorene Shaffer; her brothers, Curtis Edge, and Larry Edge; request her grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends to attend with them these last rites. Arrangements have been entrusted to GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 Bryant St., Summerville, SC. Phone, (84) 871-1528, Fax, (843) 832-9240.
TANTUM, Janet
Janet Burks Tantum, of Charleston, died at her residence. She was born in Balboa, Panama to the late Horace Elliot Burks and Virginia Crowe Burks Briggs. She was also the stepdaughter of Mr. Loutrel Briggs, famed Charleston Landscape Architect. Mrs. Tantum attended Fairfax Hall, in Waynesboro, VA and graduated from the College of Charleston. She was a member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church and retired from teaching in the Charleston County and North Carolina schools. She was a past member of the Preservation Society of Charleston, The Gibbs Museum, College of Charleston Alumni Association, and L'Alliance Francaise. She was also a descendant of Gen Zebulon Pike, discoverer of Pikes Peak. A memorial service will be held 11:30 AM on Thursday, September 12, 2002, at St. Philip's Chapel, 142 Church St., with Canon Samuel Cobb, Rector Emertious, presiding. She is survived by a son, William Harris Tantum, IV, of New Egypt, New Jersey. Arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St.
ALMERS, Virginia
Virginia May Almers, 81, wife of Willie J. Almers, of Charleston, died Sunday, September 8, 2002 at a local hospital. Born in Charleston to the late Daniel E. Murrill, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Whitehurst Murrill. Mrs. Almers was a graduate of Memminger High School and Rice Business College. She was a member of the Quis Qui Auxiliary, and attended Charleston First Baptist Church. She retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard as a public relations officer. Mrs. Almers is survived by her husband of 61 years, Willie J. Almers; three sons, William M. Almers and his wife Kathy of Florence, SC, Daniel A. Almers and his wife Carolyn of Charlotte, NC, and David H. Almers and his wife Zina of Hillsboro, NC; a brother, Daniel E. Murrill, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Holy Cross cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the Almers family by going to www.mcalister-smith.com.
MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, is assisting the Almers family.
SWEAT, Samuel
The relatives and friends of Mr. Samuel Jackson "Jack" Sweat, widower of Evelyn Hill Sweat, are invited to attend his funeral services this morning at 11 o'clock in James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will be in Rudd Branch cemetery in Lebanon.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, PO Box 2331, Columbia, South Carolina 29202.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
MACK, Elizabeth
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 8, 2002, Mrs. Elizabeth Lillian Reid Mack, residence, 208 Trivers Driver (Haynesville Section), Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She was the beloved wife of Mr. Leroy Mack, Sr.; beloved mother of Emily Mack-Gregg and Leroy Mack, Jr.; stepdaughter, Willie Mae Gibbs; beloved sister of Doris Reid Williams. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 12, 2002 at 11:00 AM in Nazareth R.E. Church, 145 West End Dr., Moncks Corner, SC. Interment in the Old Nazareth cemetery, Pinopolis, SC. Funeral arrangements by THE COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, SC.
DUBOIS, SR., Charles
Entered into eternal rest of the afternoon of September 7, 2002, Charles C. Dubois, Sr., husband of Hazel Mitchell Dubois. Residence, Charleston Heights, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Dubois, Sr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the former at the Graveside in Carolina Memorial Gardens, Friday morning, September 13, 2002 at eleven o'clock, with Military Honors. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Thursday evening, September 12, 2002 between six and eight o'clock.
Mr. Dubois was born October 17, 1920 in Bamberg, South Carolina, the son of the late Vander and Darling Esther Smith Dubois. He was a US Army Veteran, having served in World War II, and received the Purple Heart Medal and was a retired Civil Service Flight Engineer.
Surviving are his wife of Charleston Heights, SC; three sons, Charles C. Dubois, Jr. of Summerville, SC, Clinton Dubois and Glenn Dubois, both of Charleston Heights, SC; one daughter, Lindia Dubois of North Charleston, SC; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Dubois was preceded in death by a son, Cleve Dubois.
CRAFT, Jay
Entered into eternal rest on September 9, 2002, Jay Dee Craft. Residence, James Island, SC. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, Thursday, September 12, 2002 at eleven o'clock. Interment will follow in Riverview Memorial Park. Friends may call at Stuhr's North Area Chapel, 2119 Dorchester Road, this Wednesday evening from six until eight o'clock.
Born March 4, 1941 in Yuba City, California, Mr. Craft was the son of Joseph Dodson and Annie Lois Kimmey Sykes. He was a veteran of the US Navy and was a retired electrician.
Surviving Mr. Craft are a daughter, Karen Winningham of Summerville; two sons, Kevin Craft of Goose Creek, Jay Darryl Craft of Pinopolis; an aunt, Margarette Elise Booth of James Island; and eight grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Care of Choice, 410 Mill Street, Suite 301, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.
GIBBS, James
Entered into eternal rest on September 9, 2002, Mr. James Gibbs, beloved husband of Mrs. Louise Gibbs; father of Mark (Shonda), Eli (Tangela), Jamie (Catori), Jonathan (Shane), and Jovetta Gibbs; son of Mr. Daniel Gibbs; brother of Messrs. Edward Gibbs (Ruth), Robert Gibbs (Donzella), Charles Gathers (Theresa), Lonnie Gathers (Barbara), and Ms. Rebecca Dickerson. Late residence, 907 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
SIMMONS, Marie
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Tuesday, September 10, 2002, Mrs. Marie Robinson Simmons. Residence, 110 Darlington Ave., Charleston, SC. She was the beloved sister of Althea Simmons. Surviving her are nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC (Downtown). Phone, 723-3066.
HOFFMEYER, Johanna
The relatives and friends of Johanna Marie Hoffmeyer are invited to attend her Memorial Celebration in Cherokee Place United Methodist Church, Thursday, September 12, 2002 at eleven o'clock. Inurnment will be in Pisguah United Methodist cemetery, Florence, SC at a later date. Friends may call at the church from ten o'clock until the time of the service on Thursday. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cherokee Place United Methodist Church, PO Box 70396, North Charleston, SC 29415 or to the Alzheimer's Association Coastal Carolina SC Chapter, PO Box 80459, Charleston, SC 29416-0459.
