MCKENZIE, Martha
SUMTER, S.C. - Martha Ann Kirkland McKenzie, 84, wife of Ross Scott McKenzie, Sr., died Friday, October 25, 2002, at Tuomey Hospital of Sumter.
Mrs. McKenzie was born in Columbia, S.C., a daughter of the late Benjamin Brown and Evelyn Ceruti Kirkland. She attended the University of South Carolina. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Junior Welfare League, Drama Club, Sumter Art Association and Cotillion Club.
Survivors include her husband of Sumter, two sons, Sigmund W. Stoudenmire, Jr., of Charleston, S.C., B. Joel Stoudenmire of Greenville, S.C. One daughter, Ann Kirkland Stoudenmire of Houston, Texas. Three step-sons, Ross Scott McKenzie, Jr., of Columbia, S.C., Wayne Lang Hogan of Sumter, S.C., and Marshall Pence Hogan of Summerville, S.C.
Mrs. McKenzie was preceded in death by husband, Sigmund W. Stoudenmire, Sr., and Lang O. Hogan.
A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, October 27, 2002, at St. James Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Tony Metze and Rev. Dr. John Barr officiating. Burial will follow in Sumter cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Paul Ellis, Patrick Ellis, Ben Stoudenmire, Ross Beebe, Reid Beebe, III, Kenneth McKenzie, Andy Hall and Hamilton Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Lea B. Givens and Dr. Charles White. Ushers will be D.G.F. Bultman, Ray Davenport, and Sep Harvin, Jr.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Memorials may be sent to St. James Lutheran Church, 1137 Alice Dr., Sumter, S.C., 29150 or to the Church of the Holy Comforter, P.O. Box 338, Sumter, S.C. 29151.
BULLOCK FUNERAL HOME OF SUMTER is in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIS, Phillip
Entered into eternal rest on Friday afternoon, October 25, 2002, Phillip Wayne Willis, husband of Cynthia Jean Judy Willis. Residence, Moncks Corner, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Wayne Willis are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in New Covenant Church of God, Monday afternoon, October 28, 2002, at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will follow in Plantation Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this (Sunday) evening, October 27, 2002, between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Willis, 53, was born in Timmonsville, S.C., on September 12, 1949, the son of John Richard Willis and Mary Emma Phillips Willis LeHew. Mr. Willis was a member of New Covenant Church of God and was a retired police officer with the Charleston City Police Department.
Surviving are his wife of Moncks Corner, S.C.; two sons, Phillip Wayne Willis, II, of Summerville, S.C., Shon Matthew Judy of Moncks Corner, S.C.; a daughter, Sheri Suzanne Maxwell of North Charleston, S.C.; three sisters, Patricia Chilton of Ladson, S.C., Carol Haley of Summerville, S.C., Mary L. Porterfield of New Haven, Conn.; four brothers, Harry LeHew of Summerville, S.C., John R. Willis, Jr., of Charlotte, N.C., Ronny Shannon and Donny Shannon, both of South Port, N.C.; two grandchildren, Nicholas Maxwell and Myah Maxwell.
SMITH, Rosa
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Rosa B. Hollings-Smith, wife of the late Jesse Hollings, Sr. and Joseph Smith, those of her children, Bertha Stephenson, Virginia Cordes, Laura B. Green (Richard), Jessie Hollings, Jr. (Sadie), Henry L. Hollings (Diane), the late Jimmy Hollings, Rosabell West (Arthur), Joe Hollings, Gerline W. Williamson, of her 7 Stepchildren, are invited to attend her Memorial Service Monday, October 28, 2002 at 1:00 p.m., at First Missionary Baptist Church, in Summerville, Rev. Brooks presiding. She leaves to cherish her memory along with her children, 39 grandchildren, 96 great-grandchildren, 35 great-great grandchildren, one sister-in-law, Sally Williams, one cousin, Eva Simmons and a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Hollings-Smith will lie in-state at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at JENKINS FUNERAL HOME and at the Church at 6:00 p.m. The Family will be receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Interment, Hillcrest cemetery.
Late residence, 374 Sumter St., (formerly of Summerville, S.C.)
JEFFREY, James
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 26, 2002, Chief Warrant Officer, IV James Dillard Jeffrey, USN (Ret.), widower of Peggy Cato Jeffrey. Residence, Goose Creek, South Carolina. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Tuesday morning, October 29, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Entombment will follow in Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel Monday evening, October 28, 2002 between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Jeffrey, 68, was born in Ladds, Tennessee on August 15, 1934, the son of Andy Thomas Jeffrey and Bernice Irene Peardon Jeffrey. Mr. Jeffrey was a retired Veteran serving in the United States Navy for over 20 years. Among his many achievements, he graduated from the US Naval Nuclear Power School and served aboard the SSBN 600 Theodore Roosevelt. After his Navy career, he worked for Chem-Nuclear Systems as Manager of Nuclear Plant Services, retired again in 1996.
Surviving are his daughter, Peggy J. Rochay of Moncks Corner, SC; two sons, Dave Jeffrey of Chattanooga, TN and Andrew Jeffrey of Goose Creek, SC; two sisters, Mildred Stallings of Chattanooga, TN and Linda Privette of Memphis, TN; 8 grandchildren, Shawn, Neil, Whitney, Gabrielle and Jamie Jeffrey, Leslie and Jennifer Haddock and Peggy Lou Rochay.
Mr. Jeffrey was preceded in death by two brothers, Willard Jeffrey and Thomas Jeffrey.
HAMON, Lalaus
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday afternoon, October 26, 2002, Lalaus Lankford Hamon, wife of Pad Hamon, Jr. Residence, North Charleston, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Pad Hamon, Jr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter in North Charleston Church of God, Tuesday morning, October 29, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Park. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Monday evening between 6 and 8 o'clock and at the church at 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning.
Mrs. Hamon was born May 31, 1932 in Arcadia, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Walter Eugene Lankford and Mrs. Lillie Geddes Lankford. Mrs. Harmon attended North Charleston High School and was a member of the North Charleston Church of God.
Surviving in addition to her husband of North Charleston are a son, Roger Darrell Hamon of Brooksville, FL; two daughters: Sandra H. Gordon of Greensboro, NC, and Virginia Patrice Mixson of North Charleston, SC; two brothers: Ira Lankford of Summerville, SC and Bishop Raymond Lankfrod of Parchment, MS; as well as 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hamon was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheryl H. Hicks of Grenada, MS.
CARTER, Elizabeth
Entered into eternal rest on Friday morning, October 25, 2002, Elizabeth Taylor Carter, widow of Carlton Williams Carter. Residence, North Charleston, South Carolina. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services at the graveside, Historyland Memorial Park, King George, Virginia, Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at 12 Noon. Friends may call at Nash and Slaw Funeral Home, Colonial Beach, Virginia, Tuesday evening October 29, 2002 between 6 and 8 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a Charity of One's Choice.
Mrs. Carter, 84, was born in Alexandria, Virginia on April 30, 1918, the daughter of Arthur William Taylor and Maria Helena Miller Taylor. Mrs. Carter was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Colonial Beach, Virginia and was a homemaker. She was a forty year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Past Commander of the Colonial Beach Yacht Club. A member of the 40&8, and a Volunteer for the Virginia Veterans Administration Hospital and was active in the Art Community in Colonial Beach, Virginia.
Surviving are her daughter, Arnette Carter Pratte of North Charleston, SC; a sister, Ruth Burtch of Powder Springs, TN; a granddaughter and two great-grandsons.
BLANTON, Samuel
Samuel "Red" Thomas Blanton, 86, husband of Camilla Saunders Blanton, Retired Owner/Operator of Blanton's Liquor Store, died the morning of October 26, 2002. Residence, Charleston, South Carolina.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
LOCKLAIR, JR., S.
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of October 24, 2002 in Waynesville, North Carolina, Sherwood H. "Junior" Locklair, Jr., husband of Bonnie Mae Hutchins Locklair. Residence, Ladson, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood H. "Junior" Locklair, Jr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, this (Sunday) afternoon at three o'clock. Interment, Riverview Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral hom this afternoon from 2 o'clock until the service hour.
Mr. Locklair was born February 17, 1922 in St. Stephen, South Carolina, a son of the late Sherwood H. and Maybell Locklair. He was educated in the public schools of South Carolina and a Purple Heart United States Army Veteran of World War II, he was also a member of the V.F.W. Post in Ladson, SC, and American Legion Post #166 as well as the Military Order of the Purple Heart. In addition to receiving the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Clusters, Mr. Locklair was also the recipient of the Bronze Service Arrowhead, Bronze Star Medal. During his service to our country, he also served in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. Mr. Locklair was retired from Local 601, The International Association of bridge, structural, ornamental and reinforcing Iron Workers Union.
Surviving in addition to his wife of Ladson are his sons: Timothy Locklair of Alto, GA, Larry Locklair of Fredricksburg, VA, a daughter: Theresa Sims of North Charleston, SC, two step-sons: Donald Weaver of Greenville, SC, Samuel D. Weaver of Greer, SC, and his sister: Dorothy Steen of Cottageville, SC, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Mr. Locklair was preceded in death by a daughter: Sharon Locklair.
ACREE, JR., Earl
Entered into eternal rest on Friday evening, October 25, 2002, Earl Troy Acree, Jr., husband of Margaret Steedly Whisenhunt Acree. Residence, Moncks Corner and North Charleston, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Troy Acree, Jr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in Deer Park Baptist Church, Monday afternoon, October 28, 2002 at 1:00 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Deer Park Baptist Church, 8875 University Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29406 or to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1444 Remount Rd., North Charleston, SC 29406.
Mr. Acree was born May 15, 1918 in Macon, GA, the son of the late Earl Troy Acree, Sr. and Evie Munn Acree. He was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church and attended Deer Park Baptist Church with his wife. He was a retired U.S. Navy Veteran, a member of the V.F.W. and The American Legion. He was also a retired Power Plant Supervisor with the Charleston Naval Shipyard.
Surviving are his wife of Moncks Corner and North Charleston, SC; two sons, David M. Acree of Moncks Corner, SC and Richard A. Acree and wife Diane of Nashville, TN; a step-son, Randall Whisenhunt of North Charleston, SC; two step-daughters, Debra W. Heyward of Summerville, SC and Joy W. Segars of North Charleston, SC; one sister, Peggy West of Redding, CA; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Acree was predeceased by two sons, Ronald J. Acree and Earl Troy Acree, III.
BOYKIN, James
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James Halton Boykin are invited to attend the memorial services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL Monday afternoon, October 28, 2002 at 2:00 o'clock. Interment will be private. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel on hour prior to service time.
SCOTT, Robert
The relatives and friends of Master Chief and Mrs. Robert Atwood "Scotty" Scott are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this Sunday afternoon, October 27, 2002, at 2 o'clock. Interment will be private. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Greenville Unit, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605.
SEAMAN, George
George Henry Seaman, 81, of Charleston, SC husband of Mrs. Agnes Nechwedowich Seaman. A retired Clerk of the St. Andrews Postal Service and retired Chief of the U.S. Navy, died Saturday morning. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL. Funeral notice later.
WILLIAMS, Mary
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mary Williams are invited to attend her funeral service, 1:00pm Monday, October 28, 2002 in Gethsemane Baptist Church, 180 Romney St., Rev. H.A. Harvey, pastor. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. There will not be a viewing or wake for Mrs. Williams.
She is survived by her husband, Mr. Hampton Haynes, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
