GESTEFELD, Jon
Entered into eternal rest on September 4, 2002, Jon Reynolds Gestefeld, retired nigh auditor, residence, Charleston, S.C. The family will receive friends at 301 Broad St., Charleston, S.C., on Sunday, September 8, 2002, between 6 and 8.
Mr. Gestefeld was born January 5, 1948, in Charleston, S.C., son of Don R. and Wilma Gestefeld. He served in the U.S.A.F. during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his two sisters, Jan G. Moore of Charleston, S.C., and Donna G. Williams of Ft. Myers, Fla.; half-brother, Don B. Gestefeld of N. Charleston, S.C. He is predeceased by his parents, Don R. and Wilma Gestefeld.
Donations may be made to Washington Light Infantry, 287 Meeting St., Charleston, S.C. 29401, or Pet Helpers, 1435 Folly Road, James Island, S.C. 29412.
ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
CELLARS, Anita
Entered into eternal rest on September 4, 2002, Anita Sue Cellars, 69, wife of Charles Chaplin Cellars. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Cellars are invited to attend the Memorial Mass of the latter at Nativity Catholic Church, Monday morning, September 9, 2002, at 10 o'clock. Interment will be private. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
Mrs. Cellars was born in Bedford, Ind., the daughter of Paul Leroy Rice and Mary Juanita Griffin Rice.
Surviving are her husband, Charles Chaplin Cellars of Charleston, S.C.; one son, Mike Cellars of Charleston, S.C.; one daughter, Mary Diane Govers of Australia; one sister, Marilyn K. Maryott of Corralitus, Calif.; six grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of South Carolina, 1817 Gadsden St., Columbia, S.C. 29201.
HIGHTOWER, Arthur
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of September 6, 2002, Arthur E. Hightower, husband of Allene Phillips Hightower, residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his graveside service at Holy Cross cemetery, Monday, September 9, 2002, at 11:30.
Mr. Hightower was born September 1, 1920, in Barnwell, S.C., son of Faber and Lessie Hightower. Mr. Hightower was a Baptist. He was a W.W.II U.S. Navy veteran.
He is survived by his wife of Charleston, S.C.; one brother, Cooper Hightower of Santee, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 100 Executive Center Dr., Columbia, S.C., 29221 or a charity of one's choice.
ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CAHPEL.
KELLEY, James
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of September 6, 2002, Mr. James Thomas "Tom" Kelley, widower of Mary Williamson Kelley. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, MONCKS CORNER.
FLOWERS, Patricia
Patricia A. Flowers, 54, of Reading, Pa., died Friday, September 6, 2002, at her home.
Mrs. Flowers was born, January 16, 1948, in Charleston, the daughter of James Flowers, Sr., of Goose Creek, S.C., and Captolia (Cook), Charleston, S.C. She was an operator at Lucent Technologies in Reading for one year and last worked the fall of 2001. She had also been an assembler at Rockwell International in Wyomissing for over 25 years. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include, daughter, Kimberly J. (Flowers) Bechtel of Reading; three grandchildren; six brothers, James Flowers, Frank Flowers, John Flowers, David Flowers, CH Flowers, and Ben Flowers, all of Charleston; and two sisters, Barbara (Flowers) Sports of Goose Creek, S.C., and Peggy (Flowers) McWethy of Summerville.
Graveside services will be in Laureldale cemetery, Monday, September 9, at 2 p.m. Rev. Victor A. Kroninger will officiate.
WHALEN SCHWARTS FUNERAL HOME, INC., in charge of arrangements (610) 376-1129.
RAVENEL, Samuel
Entered into eternal rest on September 6, 2002, Mr. Samuel "Sam" Ravenel, Sr., beloved father of Joseph Tucker, Charleston (West Ashley), S.C., Annabell Middleton, Barbara R. McFadden both of Goose Creek, S.C., Samuel Ravenel, Jr., of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Daman Ravenel, of Charleston, S.C., and Suprena Ravenel, of Norfolk, Va., brother of Mary Alice Ravenel and James Ravenel, both of Mount Pleasant, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
POYAS-NIXON, Geneva
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Geneva Poyas Nixon, are invited to attend her funeral service, 1 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2002, in Jerusalem Baptist Church, 684 Rutledge Ave., Rev. Dr. W.A. Salley will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation for Mrs. Poyas-Nixon will be Sunday, September 8, 2002, 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home and 6 to 8 p.m. at the church. The family hour at the church will begin at 7 p.m.
Geneva Poyas Nixon was born to the late Mrs. Susie Lawrence Poyas and Mr. Butler Poyas, January 30, 1926. She departed this life, September 4, 2002. She was preceded in death by a sister, Bernice Poyas Wilson, and a brother, Carl Poyas. She was a faithful member of Jerusalem Baptist Church where she served as an usher for over 50 years.
She is survived by her daughters, Rosa L. Manigault and Easter Lawrence; grandson, James Lawrence; nieces, Carlretta Wright, Sandra Foster, and Betty Jean Smalls; nephews, David Poyas and Carlton Poyas; a faithful friend, Isreal North. Funeral arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS, (843) 722-0268.
YOHE, Bertie
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Yohe, Sr., of Moncks Corner, S.C., are invited to attend the funeral services for the latter, 11 a.m., this Saturday morning in the Providence Baptist Church, Macedonia. Interment will be in Berkeley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, until 9 a.m. and then at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.
TUTEN, Riddic
HENDERSONVILLE - Mr. Riddick W. Tuten, 71, of 1542 Mewville Road, died Friday at Colleton Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday at Black Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Hinton and Rev. Gerald Mabry officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, directed by the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home.
Mr. Tuten was born in Colleton County, a son of the late Robert L. Tuten and Edna Knight Stanley Tuten. He was a retired Staff Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force, having served in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was also a retired industrial arts and electric teacher with the Colleton County School System. He was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church, where he was an assistant men's Sunday school class teacher and worked with the youth. He had an associate's degree in electronics.
Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Lois Moore Tuten, a son and daughter-in-law, Riddick Dale and Jean Tuten of Hendersonville, a daughter and son-in-law, Lorrie and Clarence Causey of Estill, two brothers, Robert Henry Tuten of Indialantic, Fla., and Ronald Knight Tuten of Cocoa Beach, Fla., and two grandchildren, Robert Cody Tuten and Cassie Jean Tuten.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Saturday, at the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.
NELSON, Louise
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday evening, September 5, 2002, Mrs. Louise Nero Nelson, residence, 634 Yale Dr., James Island, S.C., formerly of H. Street, Charleston, S.C. The widow of Mr. Arthur Lee Nelson, the devoted mother of Mrs. Dorothy Doretha Scott (George), and the late Mr. Walter Lewis Wells and Ms. Margaret Louise Nelson, the sister of Mrs. Margaret Logan.
W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C., will announce the funeral services. (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
TAYLOR, Ralph
Entered into eternal rest on September 5, 2002, Mr. Ralph Taylor, beloved husband of Mrs. Maudestine Grimball Taylor; father of Madline Seabrook (Herbert), Ralph Taylor, Jr. (the late Larry A. Taylor) (Jacyline), Carlette T. Oliver (Andrew), Jeffery R. Taylor (Erica), son-in-law of Viola Grimball, nephew-in-law of Mrs. Esther Grimball. Late residence 303 President Street. Friends may call FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5459. Funeral notice later.
COTTON, William
William "Billy" W. Cotton, Jr., 54, an artist of Charleston, died Friday, September 06, 2002 at a local hospital. Mr. William Walter Cotton, Jr. was born Sunday, November 2, 1947 in Charleston, SC, the son of William Walter and Hazel Meyers Cotton. He attended the University of South Carolina. Mr. Cotton was an accomplished artist and muralist in South Carolina. Examples of his work are the murals found at Gilligan's Seafood Restaurants as well as his renderings of #21 King Street and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge. Much of his artwork has been published in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. He was a lover of Carolina Football. Mr. Cotton is survived by his mother of Charleston; a son, William W. Cotton, III of Charleston; a sister, Nancy Cotton Turner of Charleston; and a nephew, Dennis Turner of Goose Creek. Friends and family are invited to attend his memorial service at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Ashley River Congregation, 3308 Bonanza Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Associations, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME 766-1365.
DOWNS, Fred
Fred M. Downs, Sr., 88, husband of the late Yolanda Downs of James Island, died Thursday, September 5, 2002 at his residence. Born in Tupper Lake, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary Gildner Downs. He was retired as a civil engineer and was a member of the James Island American Legion and the VFW. Mr. Downs is survived by his son, Fred M. Downs, Jr., and wife Rosemary of Charleston; three daughters, Joann Barksdale and her husband Lew of Virginia, Denise McElwee and husband Jack of Charleston, Loretta Little and husband Rick of Charleston; seven grandchildren, Brant Barksdale, Michael Barksdale, Teresa Barksdale, Johnny McElwee, Allison McElwee, Greg Anderson, Heather Walpole, and Mimi Condon. Also survived by nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be 2 PM Monday, September 9, 2002 at Our Lady of Good Counsel. Interment will follow on Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Orlando, FL. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., Charleston, SC 29405.
MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth Street, is assisting the family.
