HABERSHAM, James
The relatives and friends of Mr. James Habersham are invited to attend his funeral services on Thursday, October 11, 2001, 2 p.m., at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 17 North (at I526), Mount Pleasant, S.C. Rev. Parker Mitchell, Pastor. Interment, church cemetery.
Mr. Habersham is survived by his wife, Mrs. Genevieve E. Habersham, his children, Mr. Timothy Allen Habersham, Ms. Kendal Yvette Habersham, Ms. Christina M. Habersham, and Ms. Tajuana Harrison, four grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Mrs. Victoria H. Stokes (Rev. Robert), Mrs. Lillian Washington, Mrs. Cora Gadsden (Melvin), Mr. Leon Simmons, and Mr. Eugene Smalls, his mother-in-law, Mrs. Albertha Ellis, four aunts, one uncle, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mr. Habersham will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C., on Wednesday, October 10, 2001, from 12 to 7 p.m., and at the church on Thursday, October 11, 2001, from 12:30 until time for funeral services. "There will be no family hour."
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
DRIGGERS, Sr., Phillip
Phillip Driggers, Sr., 81, of Summerville, S.C., died Monday, October 8, 2001, at a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held at Ridge Baptist Church on Thursday afternoon, October 11, 2001, at 12 noon. Burial will be held at Plantation Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C., this Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 o'clock and at the church one hour prior to service.
Mr. Driggers was born on November 26, 1919, in Summerville, a son of the late Charlie and Nattie Driggers. He was a retired carpenter for Carolina Ladder. he was a member of Ridge Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Florence Burbage Driggers of Summerville; daughter, Gerri Laws of Summerville; two sons, Phillip Driggers, Jr., of Summerville, and Raymond Driggers of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Nattie Lee Owens of Summerville; brother, Czernie Driggers of Summerville; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
BACKMAN, Julie
The relatives and friends of Ms. Julie Backman and those of her son, Authur Lee Backman, Sr. (Gloria), her brothers and sisters, William Backman (Carolyn), Robert McNeil, Buster Walker (Evelina), the late Virginia McDaniel (Clarence), and Louise Prioleau (George, Sr.), grand, Claude Backman (Chilian), nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, special friend, Albertha Bennett and other friends are invited to attend her funeral services, Thursday, October 11, 2001, 2 p.m., at James Presbyterian Church, USA, 1314 Secessionville Road, James Island, S.C. Rev. Dr. Charles Heyward, officiating. Interment, Stem Point Cemetery. Remains will lie in state at the church on Thursday from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. Remains to the church this evening (Wednesday) at 6:30 p.m. where the family will be receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "Chapel of Peace," 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.
GARRIS, Joseph
Joseph Rembert "J.R." Garris, 86, of Charleston, owner of J.R. Garris Floor Sanding Co., died Monday in a Charleston hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, in Carolina Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Born in St. George, he was the son of Joseph Benjamin Garris and Lula Fogle Garris. Mr. Garris was Charleston's premiere floor finisher for more than 50 years and trained many of the floor finishers in the area. He was a member of Windsor Baptist Church. Mr. Garris was preceded in death by his wife, Janie Collins Garris.
Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Heaton of James Island; sons, Randy Garris of Charleston, Danny Garris of Summerville and Grady Garris of Mt. Pleasant; a siter, Ertelle Smoak of St. Matthews; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, S.C.
GOODMAN, Evelyn
Evelyn Grayson Goodman, 88, of South Carolina Episcopal Home at Still Hopes, West Columbia, formerly of Hollywood, S.C., died Monday in a West Columbia hospital.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2001, fChurch, Meggett, S.C. Burial will be in St. Paul's Episcopal Church Cemetery, Hollywood, S.C.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul's Cemetery Maintenance Fund, 4981 Chapel Road, Hollywood, S.C. 29449, or Calvary Baptist Church, 4744 Hwy. 165, Meggett, S.C. 29449.
Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville, from 6 until 8 o'clock this evening.
Born on August 7, 1913, in Colleton County, a daughter of the late W. Francis Grayson and Sarah Martin "Sallie" Grayson. She was a 1934 graduate of Winthrop University. She was a retired school teacher. She was past president of St. Paul's Exchange Club Auxiliary, Past Worthy Matron of Carolina Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star, Meggett, S.C., Past Member of St. Paul's Garden Club, Past President of WMU and was a Sunday School Teacher at Calvary Baptist Church.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Meggett, S.C., since 1926.
Surviving are, four sons and daughters-in-law, Edwin M. "Eddie" and Joyce Goodman, Jr., of Wingate, N.C., Grayson A. and Jan Goodman of Spartanburg, Joe F. and Elizabeth Goodman of Charlotte, N.C., Gary L. and Brenda Goodman of Columbia; six grandsons, Edwin Mack "Mackey" and Belinda Goodman, III, of Wingate, N.C., Todd Adam Goodman of Columbia, Donald Goodman of Wingate, N.C., Michael Goodman of Charlotte, N.C., Grayson Goodman of Charleston, Matthew Goodman of Spartanburg; one granddaughter, Frances "Fran" Evelyn Goodman of Charleston; two great-grandchildren, Ashley and Zachary Goodman; step-grandchildren, Jeff Slate of Jacksonville, Fla., Rich Slate of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Todd Brooks, and Toby Brooks, both of Columbia; four sisters, Mrs. Arthur Moody "Donia" of Yonges Island, Mrs. Cullen Brooks "Dottie" of Prosperity, Mrs. William Johnson "Betty" of Edisto Island, Mrs. Jack Lacey "Joann" of Ravenel.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
HYMES, Virginia
Entered into eternal rest on October 8, 2001, Ms. Virginia "Leola" Hymes, beloved daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hymes, Sr., sister of Mrs. Eleanor Stoney (Melvin), Ms. Lydia Hymes Simmons, Mrs. Lillian H. Washington (Harold), Mrs. Easter Laroche (Wilbur), Mr. Robert Hymes (Elizabeth), Mr. James Hymes (Ethelyn), Mr. Arthur Lee Hymes (Loretta), Mr. Frankie Hymes, Mr. William Hymes (Pat), niece of Mr. Ernest Walker (Ella) and Mr. Willis Walker. Late residence 17 Heathwood Drive, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 OR 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
ASHLEY, Irene
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Irene Ashley, those of her daughters, Ms. Albertha Brown, Ms. Louise Brown and son, Mr. Melvin D. Ashley, grandchildren and great grandchildren are invited to attend her funeral services on Thursday, October 11, 2001 1:p.m. at Central R.M.U.E. Church, 117 President Street, Charleston, SC. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348, or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the church on Wednesday from 7 to 8:p.m. Remains to church 12:Noon Thursday. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Ashley Phosphate Road.
WILLIAMS, Derrill
CHARLESTON LODGE NO. 242, BPO ELKS: The officers and members are invited to attend the memorial services of our late member, Derrill Fulton Williams at J. HENRY STUHR., INC., West Ashley Chapel, Wednesday morning, October 10, 2001 at Eleven-thirty o'clock.
By Order of : LeRoy R. Baker, Sr., Exalted Ruler
Horace E. Miller, Jr., Secty.
WILLIAMS, Derrill
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Derrill Fulton Williams are invited to attend the memorial services of the former Wednesday morning, October 10, 2001 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC. WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL at Eleven-thirty o'clock. Burial will be private. Friends may call at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel Wednesday morning from Ten-thirty o'clock until time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elks Lodge 242, Educational Fund, 1113 Sam Rittenburg Blvd., Charleston, SC, 29407.
DeBOK, Dale
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Dean DeBok are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Thursday morning, October 11, 2001, at 11 o'clock. Entombment, Plantation Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel, this (Wednesday) evening between 6 and 8 o'clock.
CAUSEY, Myrtle
Myrtle Gertrude Jackson Causey, 88 of Mt. Pleasant died Tuesday morning, Oct. 9, 2001. The funeral service will be 11:00 o'clock, Thursday in J. HENRY STUHR., INC. MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening (Wednesday) from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Causey born February 7, 1913 in Moncks Corner the daughter of Marshall and Emma Locklear Jackson. She was a member of Safe Harbor Church. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Sam; by her son and daughters-in-law, Danny and Peggy Causey, and two grandsons, Michael Causey and Donald and his wife, Leslie Causey and a great-grandchild, Zachary Causey, all of Mt. Pleasant.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to The Lutheran Hospice, 753 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 or Alzheimer's Association, Lowcountry Chapter, PO Box 80459, Charleston, SC 29416-0459.
ASHLEY, Irene
THE INTERDENOMINATION USHER COUNCIL NO.1: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS: You are requested to meet at Central R.M.U.E., 117 President St., on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001 at 6:00 P.M., to pay our last Tribute of Respect to our deceased Sister Irene Ashley. You are also request to meet on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001 at 1:00 P.M., for the Funeral Service at the Church.
By Order Of:
Bro. Willie White, Pres.
Sis. Mae Ella Gregory, Secty.
ALESHIRE, Kenneth
Kenneth Aleshire, 71, husband of Lydia Howe Aleshire of Charleston died Monday, October 8, 2001 at his residence. Mr. Aleshire was born Tuesday, September 23, 1930 in Baltimore, MD., the son of William Bryan and Louise Wagner Aleshire. He was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a Agent for Penn National Insurance Company. Mr. Aleshire was predeceased by a brother, Glenn Aleshire. Surviving are his wife of Charleston; two daughters, Monica Lynn Negm and Jennifer Ann Elrod, both of Columbia, MD., two stepsons, Benny West and Douglas Brian West, both of Kentucky; two stepdaughters, Barbara Mullen Hart and Laura Jane Hayes, both of Kentucky, one brother, Bruce Aleshire; 7 grandchildren, Dalton Alexander Negm, Melissa Carolina Elrod, Rebecca Daniel Elrod, Amanda West, Michael Mullen, Kelly Hayes and Bridgette West. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 7:00 PM., Wednesday, October 10, 2001 in the JAMES A. McALISTER CHAPEL, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. Memorials may be made to Odyssey Health Care, Inc., 3870 Leeds Ave., Suite 109, North Charleston, SC 29405. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
NELSON, Minnie
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Minnie Nelson, those of her children, Mrs. Janet Cleveland and Mr. Henry Smalls, niece, Mrs. Laura Burton are invited to attend her funeral service on Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 11:00 A.M. in New Francis United Methodist Church 2527 Corona Street, North Charleston S.C. Interment Casino Cemetery Cross S.C. Visitation with the family on Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
WINFIELD, Stella
Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 3, 2001, Mrs. Stella Louise Fishburne Winfield of Queens, N.Y. She was the daughter of Lorraine Fishburne and the late Eugene Lincoln of Wando, S.C. Her funeral services will be held on Friday, October 12, 2001, at 11:30 a.m., in Greater St. John AMEC, in Wando. Rev. Arthur Reed, Sr., Pastor and Eulogist. Interment, Venning Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the MINISTRY OF RIVERS FUNERAL HOME OF GOOSE CREEK, S.C. Phone 843-824-9990.
LINEN, Rose
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Rose S. Linen and of her children Rosanna Linen and Mr. Francis Linen (Myrtle), sister-in-law, Mrs. Sadie McClair, brother-in-law, Mr. Jacob Linen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins are invited to attend her homegoing services on Friday afternoon, October 12, 2001, at 1 p.m., in New Jerusalem, A.M.E. Church, Bears Bluff Road, Wadmalaw Island, S.C. The Rev. Lawrence Gordon, Pastor. Inhumation will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call in the chapel at Harleston-Boags, Inc., on Thursday, October 11, 2001, from 2 until 8 p.m. A quiet hour with family members will be observed from 7 until 8 p.m. Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
MORRISON, Reginald
The relatives and friends of Mr. Reginald D. Morrison and of his father Mr. Robert L. Morrison, siblings, Mrs. Lula Holbrook (William), Ms. Valerie F. Morrison and Mr. Anthony B. Morrison, grandfather, Mr. Julius Cromody, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, cousins, are invited to attend his funeral services on Friday afternoon, October 12, 2001, at 1 p.m., in Bethel A.M.E. Church, (Greenbay Section), Huger, S.C., with inhumation following in the churchyard cemetery. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags, Inc., on Thursday, October 11, 2001, from 2 until 8 p.m. (There will be no family hour.) Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St. (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
NESBITT, Leroy
Entered into eternal rest on October 9, 2001, Mr. Leroy Nesbitt, the beloved father of Shakeima Pinckney, son of the late Mr. John S. Nesbitt, Sr. and the late Mrs. Loretta "Alma" Davis Nesbitt, brother of Mr. Alphonso Nesbitt, Mr. Michael L. Nesbitt, Mr. John Nesbitt, Jr., Mrs. Viola Brown, Mrs. JohnDell Wilson, Ms. Elishea Nesbitt and Ms. Rosalee Nesbitt. Late residence 2013 Joppa Ave., North Charleston, SC. Funeral notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
THOMAS, Kathe
WALTERBORO - Kathe Strempel Thomas, 82, of 210 Academy Road died Tuesday at Colleton Place. A private memorial service will be held at a later date according to the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home.
Mrs. Thomas was born in Liegnitz, Germany, a daughter of the late Richard Strempel and Ida Scholz Strempel.
Surviving are her husband, Frederick M. Thomas of Walterboro, a daughter and son-in-law, Karen T. and Randolph L. Bunton; three grandchildren, Carol B. Grant, Susan B. Haynes and Randolph L. "Randy" Bunton, Jr.; five great-grandchildren, Heather B. Grant, Eric Bunton, Jami Bunton, Sarah C. Haynes and Rebecca H. Haynes, and a sister, Hanni Klunder of Duisburg, Germany.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Lung Association.
CONE, Gene
JACKSONBORO - Gene Oliver Cone, 64, died Tuesday, October 9, 2001 at a local Charleston hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Cottageville United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Wayne Major and Rev. Walt Ballenger. Interment will be in Cottageville Cemetery, directed by the Fred Parker Funeral Home.
Mr. Cone was born October 23, 1936 in Cottageville, a son of the late Capers Oliver Cone and Mary Ackerman Cone. He was married to Mary Anne Turner Cone for the past 44 years. He graduated from the Citadel in 1958, retired from L.B.C. & W. Architects and Engineers, Columbia, SC and was present owner of Cone Properties, Columbia, SC. He resided at Beanstik On The Edisto, Jacksonboro, SC for the past 17 years.
He was a charter member of Windsor United Methodist Church, Columbia, SC and at present, an active member of Cottageville United Methodist Church.
Survivors including his wife of Jacksonboro are daughters and son-in-law, Stephanie Cone Fuller and Andrew Fuller of Ridgeville, SC, Pamela Anne Dennis of Cottageville; son and daughter-in-law, Gene O. Cone II and Laurie Cone of Columbia, SC and six grandchildren, Gene Oliver Cone, III, Jane McKenzie Cone, Andrew Corbin Fuller, II, Savannah Clay Fuller, Gracyn Turner Fuller and Luka Alexandra Dennis.
Memorials may be made to Cottageville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 68, Cottageville, SC 29435.
The family will meet friends at FRED PARKER FUNERAL HOME, Walterboro, SC from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening.
