BEAUCHEMIN, Sr., M.
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of September 29, 2001, Marcel Beauchemin, Sr., husband of Arrie-Lee Doggett Beauchemin. Residence, North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Beauchemin, Sr., are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this (Monday) evening, October 1, 2001, at 7:30 o'clock. Interment, Private. Friends may call at STUHR'S GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this (Monday) evening, October 1, 2001, from 6:30 o'clock until service.
Mr. Beauchemin was born on December 5, 1917, in North Oxbridge, Mass., a son of the late Joseph Beauchemin and Albina Beauchemin. He was a United States Army World War II veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor, serving in the 375th Truck Co. at Fort Shafter, Hawaii. Mr. Beauchemin retired as a heavy-duty truck driver for the Charleston Naval Shipyard.
Surviving are his wife of North Charleston, S.C.; two sons, Marcel Beauchemin, Jr., of Cross, S.C., and William E. Beauchemin of Charlotte, N.C.; two daughters, C. Annette Waters and Frances E. Monk, both of North Charleston, S.C.; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and nieces.
HARVEY, Sarah Knight
Sarah Knight Harvey, 78, wife of Warren G. Harvey, entered into eternal rest September 30, 2001. The relatives and friends of Sarah Knight Harvey are invited to attend the funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, at 9:30 a.m., on Tuesday, October 2, 2001. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Chapel, Monday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Harvey was born in Great Fall, S.C., the daughter of Dr. Luther Knight and Lina Whitley Knight. Mrs. Harvey was retired dispatcher from the S.C., Wildlife Department. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Surviving are, husband, Warren G. Harvey of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., three sons, William A. McKinney, of Manchester, Tenn., Rev. Charles A. McKinney, of Jacksonville, N.C., Robert L. McKinney, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., two daughters, Sally Burn Williamson, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Susan Burn Sain, of Huger, S.C., two sisters, Gladys Chandler, Summerville, S.C., Doris Graham, Charleston, S.C., one brother, Luther Knight, Summerville, S.C., 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arthritis Research, Medical University of South Carolina, 171 Ashley Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29405.
LARSEN, Marguerite
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of September 30, 2001, Marguerite Reed Larsen, wife of John Louis Larsen. Residence, Charleston, S.C. Relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Louis Larsen are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer on Tuesday, October 2, 2001, at a time to be announced. Entombment, Magnolia Cemetery. Friends and family may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, this Monday between 6:30 and 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Marguerite Reed Larsen was born on August 18, 1915, in Charleston, S.C., the daughter of Louis Lockwood Reed, Sr., and Henrietta Bulwinkle Reed. She was a retired employee from the Accounting Department at H. Steenken & Company and a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.
She is survived by her husband of Charleston, S.C.; two daughters, Lib Nuemeister of Orangeburg, S.C., and Virginia Miller of Rock Hill, S.C.; one sister, Jeanette Burn of Charleston, S.C.; and five grandchildren.
ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
MASON, Dora
Peebles-Curry-Durden announces the death of Dora M. Mason, age 85, of Swainsboro, Ga., at the Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro, Ga., on Saturday, September 29, 2001, after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 2, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Southside Baptist Church in Swainsboro, Ga., with the Rev. Earl Warnock and Rev. Hershel Clements officiating. Mrs. Mason will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Swainsboro City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
Mrs. Mason was pre-deceased by her husband, Julius Mason, a grandson, Dale Smith, and a son-in-law, Larry Clark. She was a native of Emauel County and was retired with Creston's and was a homemaker. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Swainsboro, Ga.
Survivors include, three daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and Lawson Smith and Kay and Verlyn Arrington of Swainsboro, Ga., and Virgie Clark of Columbia, S.C.; one son, Gene Mason of Lewisburg, Tenn.; two sisters, Roberta Rush and Evelyn McDaniel of Charleston, S.C.; eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild.
Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
PEEBLES-CURRY-DURDEN MORTUARY in charge of arrangements for the funeral of Dora M. Mason of Swainsboro, Ga.
JACKSON, Charles
Charles Loyd Jackson, 87, of Macungie, died Sunday, September 23, in Lehigh Center, Macungie. He was the husband of Dorothy A. (Butler) Jackson, who died in 1992. The relatives and friends of Charles Loyd Jackson are invited to attend his memorial services at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, Thursday, October 4, 2001, at 1 o'clock. Friends may call at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, one hour prior to the service.
Mr. Jackson was an Army Infantry Colonel before retiring in 1968 as assistant chief of staff (civil affairs), U.S. Army Pacific. He was a battalion commander in the 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, landing on Utah Beach at Normandy on D-Day. He participated in the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland Ardennes/Alsace and Central Europe campaigns. He was awarded a Distinguished Service Cross, a Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, a Legion of Merit Award, a Croix de Gurerre with Palm, a Belgian Fourragere of Leopold, a Purple Heart and other campaign awards and foreign decorations.
He was commanding officer of the Stuttgart and Heidelburg Military Government Detachment in Germany 1945-47. He served as senior adviser to the Japanese 1st Division, 1952-55, and to the Chinese Nationalist 1st Field Army, 1958-60. He commanded the 26th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division, 1956-58, and was the senior advisor of organization and training in the military assistance advisory group, Vietnam, in the early stages of the Vietnam War.
He was a 1938 graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y., and did post graduate studies at the Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolkd, Va., Army War College, Carlisle, Cumberland County, and George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Born in Worthington, Mo., he was a son of the late Robert R. and Goldie (Cooley) Jackson.
He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Survivors include, son, Charles L. Jackson, II, of Macungie; sister, Mary Crocker of Mount Pleasant; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to the American Red Cross.
THOMAS, Sr., Alfred
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Edward Thomas, Sr., Cordesville, S.C., are invited to attend the funeral services for the former, 1 p.m., Monday afternoon, in the chapel of DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Interment will be in Berkeley Memorial Gardens.
BOND, Karla
The relatives and friends of John K. and Shannon Tucker Bond of Bonneau, S.C., are invited to attend the funeral services for their infant daughter, Karla Jane Bond, 11 a.m., this Monday morning, October 1, 2001, in the First Baptist Church, Bonneau. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Bonneau Building Fund. Directed by DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER.
PULKINEN, C. King
The relatives and friends of C. King Pulkinen are invited to attend a memorial service to celebrate his Christian Life at 3 p.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2001, in the JAMES A. MCALISTER CHAPEL, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home, Monday, October 1, 2001 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sandhills Community Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 291239, Columbia, SC 29229-0021. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
WHITE, JR., Leland
The relatives and friends of Reverend Doctor Leland James White, Jr., are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., Monday, October 1, 2001, in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The Rite of Committal will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Liver Transplant Center, MUSC, 171 Ashley Ave., Charleston, SC 29425 or the Charleston County Democratic Party, 215 East Bay St., Charleston, S.C. 29401. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 Savannah Hwy. 766-1365.
RUSS, Judith
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of September 29, 2001, Judith Kelly Russ. Residence, North Charleston, S.C.
The relatives and friends of Judith K. Ross are invited to attend her memorial service on Tuesday, October 2, 2001, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, (3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway), at 3 o'clock. The Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will be private.
Friends may call at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel, Tuesday, from 2 o'clock until time of service.
Ms. Ross was born in Louisville, Ky., a daughter of Edward and Lillian Sullivan Kelly. She is survived by three daughters, Janice Wolfe of Ravenel, S.C., Barbara Martin of North Charleston, S.C., and Linda Southwell of Toms River, N.J.; two sons, Michael Russ of North Charleston, S.C., and Richard Russ of Charleston, S.C., and four grandchildren.
TAYLOR, Annquinette
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of Thursday, September 27, 2001, Ms. Annquinette Lavette Taylor. Residence, 3204 Florida Ave., North Charleston, S.C. She is the beloved daughter of Elder Henry and Mrs. Mary E. Taylor. Beloved sister of Octavia P. Taylor, Mr. Jeremiah Z. Taylor, Mr. Andrew Taylor, and Ms. Shena K. Taylor, cousin of Mrs. Patricia Huggins and Mrs. Florence Glover. Family members will receive friends at 22-A Conroy St., Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
BOYCE, Lois
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Lois Hudson Boyce are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Tuesday morning, October 2, 2001 at 11:00 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at STUHR'S GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL this (Monday) evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
GREEN, John
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 29, 2001, Mr. John Green, beloved father of Messrs. Jonathan (Norma), Jeffery (Vernell) and Derrick (Betty) Green, brother of Mr. James Green (Mary), Ms. Mary L. Dempsey, Mrs. Claire G. Brown (Arthur) and Mrs. Ethel L. Green (Robert). Late residence 13 Paula Drive, Charleston, SC. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
THOMAS, Emma
KINGSTREE - Mrs. Emma Susan Disher Thomas, 85, widow of Hollie John Thomas, died Saturday at her residence.
Mrs. Thomas was born in the Hebron community, a daughter of the late Louis and Mary Bradham Disher. She retired after 30 years as an employee of Williamsburg County Memorial hospital. She was a Baptist. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her brothers, Leo Bryant, Everette Disher and Eugene Disher and sisters, Camilla McKenzie and Mary Jordan. Surviving are 2 daughters, Patricia Powell of Florence and Judy Poplin of Kingstree, 2 sons, H.L. Thomas of Manning and Francis Thomas of Los Angeles, CA, brother, Lindberg Thomas of Sumter, sisters, Ruth Cliff and Teresa Faulk both of Wilmington, NC; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Kingstree Memorial Gardens, conducted by Rev. Morris Smith. WILLIAMSBURG FUNERAL HOME is in charge. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Georgetown County, 2591 N. Fraser St., Georgetown, SC 29440.
SPRANKLE, Doris
Doris Louise Dampier Sprankle, 80, of North Charleston, widow of Donald Eugene Sprankle, Sr., died Saturday evening at her residence.
Funeral service for Mrs. Sprankle will be held Tuesday, October 2, 2001 at 10:00 o'clock in James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will be in Plantation Memorial Gardens, Moncks Corner.
Born on April 12, 1921, in Frostproof, FL, a daughter of the late Roan M. Dampier and Alice Bethany Smith Dampier.
Mrs. Sprankle was educated in Florida schools, she was a homemaker and she was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.
Surviving are 3 daughters, Donna S. Haggard of Summerville, Dana S. Medford of Summerville, Melissa Darlene Horne of Summerville; 1 son, Donald E. "Don" Sprankle, Jr. of Summerville; 5 grandchildren, David Medford of Atlanta, Stephen Medford, Amanda Medford, Allison Haggard and Kristina Horne all of Summerville.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
DOUGLAS, Lureane
Lureane Ard Douglas, 74, of Lexington Park, Maryland, formerly of Summerville, widow of James O. "Sam" Douglas, died Friday, September 28, 2001 at her residence.
Funeral service for Mrs. Douglas will be held Tuesday, October 2, 2001 at 2:00 o'clock in James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will be in Summerville Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home, Tuesday afternoon, from 1:00 o'clock until the hour of service.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
Mrs. Douglas was born on February 9, 1927 in Holly Hill, a daughter of the late John Henry Ard and Mary Pack Ard.
Mrs. Douglas graduated from Kingstree High School. She worked as a cook at Gregg Middle School and retired from Knightsville Elementary School. She was a member of Knightsville United Methodist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Jane D. Carroll of Lexington Park, MD; a son, John W. Douglas of St. Inigoes, MD; 3 brothers, Emmett G. Ard of Greeleyville, SC, Richard L. Ard of Olanta, SC, John H. Ard, Jr. of Charlotte, NC; 2 sisters, Virginia Goodman of Chattanooga, TN, JoAnn King of Bishopville, SC; 5 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 14 step-great-grandchildren, 5 step great-great-great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
WHITE, James
James White, 65, of North Charleston died Thursday, September 27, 2001 at his residence. Verily, verily I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth in him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life" John 5:24.
On October 16, 1935 Clifton and Annie Ruth White were blessed with the birth of their ninth child, James Richard. This event occurred in Philadelphia, PA.
He was educated in the public schools of Philadelphia, PA. James left Philadelphia to join the United States Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force, he began working with Southern Bell Telephone Company (Bellsouth). In 1995 he retired from Bellsouth.
James was a member of M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of California and Hawaii, Inc. He was also a member of the Church of Christ.
His smile will be missed by his wife, Marie; daughter and son-in-law, Corliss and Byron Edge of Newport News, VA; sons and daughter-in-law, James Jr. and Janice White of Seabrook, MD; son, Larry White of Charleston; Victoria White of Detroit, MI; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Terrance Ward of Sunrise, FL; stepdaughter, Elaine Garrison of Kansas City, MO; brother-in-law, David and Betty White of Philadelphia, PA; sister and brother-in-law, Sara and James Webb of Laurel, DE; grandchildren, nieces and nephews, all survive Mr. White.
A memorial service will be held 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, 2001 at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., Charleston, SC 29405 or the Hollings Cancer Center, c/o Health Science Foundation, 86 Jonathon Lucas St., P.O. Box 250955, Charleston, SC 29425.
CREMATION CENTER OF CHARLESTON, 11 Cunnington Ave. 722-2555 is serving the White family.
