ARMSTRONG, Harold
Harold E. Armstrong, 83, born in Pueblo, Colorado of Frank and Ida A. Armstrong died November 26, 2002, at Sandpiper Nursing Center of Mt. Pleasant, SC. He served 4 years in the US Navy on the USS Haines as Chief Machinist Mate in World War II. He received his education from: Oregon State Univ., Florida State University, Southern Adventist University and Andrews University of Seventh-Day Adventist in Michigan completing a masters of Divinity with a minor in Education. Mr. Armstrong served 13 years in pastoral and educational services. He served in his church as Bishop and Bible Study for 40 years. In 1965 he retired from teaching and formed his own Mt. Pleasant Appliance & Electrical Service: His life of service was one of highest integrity and kindness, one of trust and efficiency. He lived his religion with a smile. He never had to advertise but was always in demand by satisfied customers. He was greatly loved and respected by all.
He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Bradley-Armstrong, two sons, Frank David and Frederick Desmond, and one daughter Faye Dianne Kosarin, nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Mt. Pleasant Seventh-Day Adventist Church or ADRA (Adventist Development & Relief Agent) at P. O. Box 827, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465.
Memorials Services will be held at the Historical Mt. Pleasant Seventh-Day Adventist Church on the corner of Hibben and Bennett Streets, Sunday, December 8 at 4:00 PM.
WHETSTONE, Olivia
NORWAY, S.C. - Graveside services for Olivia Wren Whetstone, infant daughter of Craig and Christina Lewis Whetstone will be 11 a.m., Friday, December 6, at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens with the Dr. Glenn Nichols officiating. Burial in Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, Orangeburg. Survivors include, parents, Craig and Christina Whetstone, Norway, S.C.; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O.W. (Bonnie) Whetstone, Jr., Norway, S.C.; maternal grandparents, Ms. Sara Ethridge, Moncks Corner, S.C., Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. (Amelia) Lewis, Charleston, S.C.; paternal great-grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. B.T. Huggins, Blackville, S.C. Family will receive friends following the service. DUKES-HARLEY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAMS, Harold
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Mr. Harold Williams entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 4, 2002. Father of Stephanie Haynes and Ashley Williams, brother of Mesdames Mary Ann Felder, Oranna Tucker, Anna Jean Varner, Charlotte Bolden, Martha Duggins, Daisy Brown, Annie Mae Crum, Mr. Frank Williams and Mr. Craig Williams. Family will receive friends at the home of Mrs. Anna Jean Varner, 383 Highway 78 (Campbell Thickett Section) Ridgeville, SC. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 Bryan Street, Summerville, SC. Phone 843 871-1528.
ZEY, Thomas
Thomas 'Tommy' Anthony Zey, 37, of North Charleston, died November 29, 2002, at a local hospital. Born July 1, 1965, in Charleston County, he was the son of the late Florian Phillip Zey and Vennie Z. Groves. Inurnment will be held Friday, December 6, 2002, at 2 p.m., in Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston. Mr. Zey was self-employed and a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Survivors include, his wife Sharon Carson Zey of North Charleston, step-father of Lucky Kisler Groves of Cross, one son, Dustin Thomas Zey of North Charleston, three sisters, Deborah Roberson of Virginia, Terri Hallman of North Charleston, Theresa Thompson of North Charleston, four brothers, Michael Zey of Mississippi, Larry Zey of North Charleston, David Zey of North Carolina, Mark Zey of Moncks Corner and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Zey was predeceased by a sister Janice Classen. Memorials may be made to Camp Happy Days, 1622 Ashley Hall Road, Charleston, S.C. 29407. Arrangements are being handled by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
SOLIS, Mauricio
Mauricio Figeroa Solis, 25, of North Charleston died suddenly in a car accident Saturday, November 30th. Born in Santa Ana Huista, Guatamala to Mateo Mauricio Figeroa Alva and Regina Solis Tomas. He is survived by three brothers, Roel Figeroa Solis, Jairon Figeroa Solis both of Charleston and Jason Mateo Figeroa Solis of Santa Ana Huista, also two sisters, Teudi Figeroa Solis, and Patricia Figeroa Solis both of Santa Ana Husita. The family will receive friends 2-3PM Thursday, December 5that McALISTER-SMITH DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. A Funeral Service will begin at 3PM in the funeral home chapel.
STUCKEY, Robert
Robert Dickinson Stuckey, a resident of Merritt Island, FL entered this world on August 28, 1951 in Columbia, SC and moved on to the ultimate awareness on November 26, 2002 at home in Merritt Island. Robert was an honest, hard working and much loved man. He was a man of faith and a seeker of truth and meaning. He lived simply and loved well. He honored his commitments, protected those he loved and assisted those in need. Robert's wisdom, smile and quick wit will be long remembered by those who love him. He will also be remembered for his courage and serenity in the face of death. He was a truly brave man who left us far too soon. Robert is loved and greatly missed by his wife, Elizabeth, of Merritt Island, FL; a son, James Howell, of Orlando, FL; a daughter, Kristin Yannakopoulos of Tampa, FL and five grandchildren: Anna, Eleni, Grace, Emily and Alexi. He is also loved and remembered by parents, Henry and Eloise Stuckey, of Summerville, SC; brothers, Larry and Brian Stuckey; sisters, Sharon Olshefski and Louise Lazzarini; nieces, Jennifer, Lyn and Amanda, and nephew, Fred Henry. A celebration of Robert's life will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 7, 2002, at the WYLIE-BAXLEY MERRITT ISLAND CHAPEL, 1360 North Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32953. Memorial contributions in Robert's name and to support lung cancer research may be made to the Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, (813) 632-1403.
SWITZER, Michael
Mr. Michael E. Switzer, age 58, of Oviedo, Florida, formally of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2002. He was born January 22, 1944, in Buffalo, New York, to Dorothy (Gross) and Elmer Switzer. Mr. Switzer was a veteran of the Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Cecelia W. Switzer of Oviedo, Fla., daughter, Michelle I. Rebello, of Denver, Colo.; granddaughters, Kira L. Rebello, Bridget I. Rebello, and Sortia R. Rebello; sister, Marion Sperraza of North Miami Beach, Fla., brothers, William Switzer of West Seneca, N.Y., and Lawrence Switzer of Boulder, Colo. The family will receive friends, Thursday, December 5, 2002, at BALDWIN-FAIRCHILD OVIEDO CHAPEL, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. A Prayer Service will follow at 7:30.
WAGES, JR., Lonnie
Lonnie William Wages, Jr., 65, husband of Joyce Harper Wages of Edisto Island, SC and formerly of Columbia, SC, died Monday, December 2, 2002 in Charleston, SC. Mr. Wages was born Monday, May 17, 1937 in Columbia, the son of the late Lonnie William Wages, Sr., and Blanche Gertrude Greene Wages. He attended Columbia schools and was a member of the National Guard, retired fire fighter and arson investigator with the Columbia Fire Department. Mr. Wages was a member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Columbia, and a volunteer at St. Frederick and St. Stephen Catholic Church Edisto Island. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Surviving are his wife Joyce H. Wages; a daughter, Kathern W. Gonzales of Edisto Island; two sons, Lonnie W. Wages, III of Lexington, Joseph Lee Wages, Sr., of Gaston; two sisters, Margaret W. Corley of Lexington, Violet W. Fetner of Columbia; seven grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 5, 2002 at St. Frederick and St. Stephen Catholic Church, 544 Highway 174, Edisto Island. The Rite of Committal will be in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens, Columbia, SC at 4 PM. Friends may call this Wednesday at the church from 5 to 7 PM. The Rosary will be recited at 5 PM. Floral arrangements will be accepted at the church or memorial may be made to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, Memorial and Tribute Processing Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., 766-1365.
WASHINGTON, W.
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Wilhelmenia Gathers Washington are invited to attend her funeral services on Friday, December 6, 2002, 1:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church Camp and Dills Bluff Road. James Island, S.C. Interment, Stem Point cemetery. Mrs. Washington is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Albertha Pinckney (Harold), Mrs. Laura Hm. Huggins (William), Mrs. Mildred Ackerman (Millard, Jr.) and Mrs. Josephine Brown (William). Four sons Mr. Carl Washington, Sr. (Jacqueline), Mr. Lawrence Washington, Mr. Franklin Washington (Rosalyn) and Mr. James A. Washington (Patricia). Daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary Washington. Two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Eleanor Washington and Mrs. Catherine Washington. Forty-one grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, a devoted cousin, Mrs. Saraphine Whaley and a host of nieces and nephews. Viewing for Mrs. Washington will be at W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc., 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C., from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. And at the church on Friday from 12 noon until the hour of funeral services. There will be no family hour. Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C. (843) 722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial message at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
RIVERS, Pauline
Pauline Seabrook Rivers, 88, the widow of Thomas Perry Rivers, of Mt. Pleasant, died in a local convalescent center December 2, 2002. The daughter of the late William Jeffords and Sara Bryan Gilliland Seabrook, she was born in Charleston, SC and attended Ashley Hall School in Charleston, Fassi Fern School for Girls in North Carolina and Winthrop College. Mrs. Rivers was a homemaker, accomplished seamstress, and owner of Pollys Fabrics. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Mt. Pleasant. She will be sadly missed by her son, William Ginn of Burlington, NC; daughter, Paula Rivers of Mt. Pleasant; five grandchildren: Chuck Wallace, Mt. Pleasant, Thomas Wallace, Ladson, Andrew Wallace, Mt. Pleasant, William R. Ginn, Jr., Apex, NC, Martha Ginn Smith, High Point, NC; and two great-grandchildren: Bryant and Katelyn Smith of High Point, SC. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 5th at 11 AM in Christ Episcopal Church cemetery. MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1520 Rifle Range Road, 843-884-3833. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Arthritis Foundation, Carolinas Chapter, 5019 Nations Crossing, Suite 217, Charlotte, NC 28217; The American Heart Association, 215 E. Bay St., Suite 204, Charleston, SC 29401; or Christ Episcopal Church Building Fund, 2304 N. Highway 17, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.
SANDERS, Anne
RITTER - Anne Stephenson Sanders, 77, wife of Edward Berrien Sanders, Jr., died Thursday, November 28, 2002 at Oakwood Health Care Center. Memorials services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 1 PM at the graveside in Live Oak cemetery, conducted by Rev. Jim Lewis and directed by the FRED PARKER FUNERAL HOME. Mrs. Sanders was born December 30, 1924 in Crab Orchard, KY, a daughter of the late John Taylor Stephenson and Myrtle Schumate Stephenson. She was a member of St. Judes Episcopal Church. Surviving, besides her husband, are: three sons: Edward Berrien Sanders, III of Ritter, Steven Henry Sanders of Atlanta, and Miles McBride Sanders of Walterboro; a sister, Helene Edmunds of Hamilton, OH; and seven grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Judes Episcopal Church, 907 Wichman St., Walterboro, SC 29488.
SANDERS, William
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 30, 2002, in Milledgeville, GA, Mr. William Junior Sanders, beloved father of Vecla Sanders of Harlem, NY, grandfather of Sonya, Shemiah, Shawnequah and Tiffany, brother of Richard Sanders (Sandra) of Coca, FL, Luther Sanders (Winifred) of New York, NY and Augustus (Pat) of Charleston. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
SHULER, Sallie
Sallie Price Shuler, 89, of Summerville, widow of George Massey Shuler, died Monday evening in a local hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 11 oclock in Bethany United Methodist Church, Spell Chapel, Summerville. Burial will be in Island cemetery, Providence, South Carolina. Friends may call at JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, Summerville from 9:30 until 10:30 oclock on Saturday morning. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 118 West 3rd South Street, Summerville, South Carolina, 29483. Mrs. Shuler was born on February 7, 1913 in Colleton County, South Carolina, the daughter of James A. Price and Susan Varnado Price. She was a graduate of Orangeburg County Schools. She was a member of Summerville Flowertown Garden Club, Camilla Garden Club in Beaufort, N.A.R.F.E. and the senior group at Bethany United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker. Surviving are: a daughter, Joyce M. Dadisman of Summerville; two grandchildren, Kenneth Shuler Dadisman of Atlanta and Angela D. Alderman of Savannah; two great-grandchildren, Joyce and Hope Alderman of Savannah; one sister, Ethel Shuler of Holly Hill; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
ILDERTON, III, William
William L. Ilderton, III, 39, of Ladson, husband of Tina Tremblay Ilderton, died Tuesday morning at his residence. A memorial service will be held for close family and friends on Friday, December 6, 2002 at 6 oclock in James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will be private. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 6:30 until 8 oclock Friday evening. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: American Diabetes Association, 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 205, Columbia, SC, 29204. Mr. Ilderton was born September 14, 1963 in Charleston, the son of William L. Ilderton, Jr. and Elizabeth Hawkins Ilderton of Ladson. He was a graduate of Garrett High School and Trident Technical College. He was a Building Design Associate with Trident Technical College. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are: his wife of Ladson; son, Andrew Ilderton of Ladson; daughter, Katelyn Ilderton of Ladson; his parents of Ladson; two brothers, Timothy Leroy Ilderton of James Island and William Scott Ilderton of James Island; one sister, Rebecca Ilderton Jureka of Columbia; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
JONES, SR. George
Elder George Jones, Sr., 85, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 27, 2002 in Baltimore, Maryland, formerly of St. Stephen, SC. Beloved father of George Jones, Jr., Ruby Holden, Isaac Jones, Scipio Jones, Leroy Jones, Clarence Jones, Lillie Jones, Charles Jones, John Jones, all of Baltimore, MD, Harold Jones of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Sylvia Jones of Portland, Oregon. Beloved brother of Eloise Campbell and Julius (Buck) Jones, all of Bonneau, SC. Funeral announcement later. Funeral arrangements by TEW COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, SC. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 6, 2002, at 11 a.m., Alice Temple Church, Highway 52, St. Stephen, S.C. Public viewing 3 to 8 p.m. at Tew Funeral Home. A Wake Service will be held Thursday, December 5, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home chapel.
LOPATA, Adelbert
Adelbert Stanley Lopata, 82, of Summerville, S.C., husband of Julia P. Lopata, died November 30, 2002, in Summerville, S.C. A memorial service will be held at St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church, Thursday afternoon, December 5, 2002, at 1 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to the St. Theresa the Little Flower Building Fund, 11001 Dorchester Road, Summerville, S.C. 29485. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
