WRIGHT, Betsy
GREEN POND - Betsy Gillyard Wright, 82, of Green Pond, died on Saturday, November 10, 2001 in a local hospital in Columbia, SC.
Funeral service will be at 12 o'clock noon on Saturday, November 17, 2001 in Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church in Green Pond. Burial will be directed by Hamilton's Funeral Home in the Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Wright, a daughter of the late Richard and Clara Gillyard, was born in Colleton County and attended the public schools there. She was a member of Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church and attended regularly, serving on various auxiliaries, until her health failed and she moved to Columbia.
She was united in holy matrimony to Harry Wright. Mr. Wright and a son, Alex, predeceased her in death.
Survivors are: five daughters, Lucy Wright of Bronx, NY, Geneva Gillyard of Brooklyn, NY, Fannie Gary of Viera Beach, Fla., Anna Wright and Gloria Blackman of Miami, Fla.; six sons, Charles Wright, Wesley Wright and Clarence Wright, all of Miami, Fla., Marion Wright of Cayce, Larry Gillyard of Hepzibah, Geo. and Arthur Gillyard of Spring Lake, NC.
Arrangements by HAMILTON'S FUNERAL HOME of Walterboro, SC.
RATHBUN, Patrick
CHARLESTON - Patrick J. Cassius Rathbun, age 26 of Charleston, SC died Wednesday, November 14, 2001 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born March 15, 1975 in Omaha, Neb., he was the son of Dr. John E. Rathbun and Diane M. Mitchell. Pat was a 1993 graduate of Brookwood High School in Atlanta, Ga. and was enrolled at the College of Charleston where he was pursuing a degree in business. He served with distinction in the US Army.
Surviving in addition to his father and step-mother, Lil A. Rathbun of Myrtle Beach and his mother and step-father, Jesse James Mitchell of Atlanta and his brother, Christopher J. Rathbun; step-brother, Kristopher E. Thapoung both of SC; step-sister, Kelly Herrick of Napa Valley; maternal grandmother, Lois Jensen of Omaha, Neb. and paternal grandmother, Colleen E. Rathbun of Surfside Beach.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday at GOLDFINCH FUNERAL HOME, BEACH CHAPEL.
Memorial services will be 4:00 p.m., Saturday at Belin United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
WALKER, Frances L.
Frances Lee Walker, 75, of James Island entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 14, 2001. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2001 in the Church of the Nativity at 1061 Folly Road. Ms. Walker was born Sunday, September 26, 1926 in Memphis, TN. the daughter of the late Harvey and Sally Walker. Ms. Walker had lived for the past 11 years with her sister-in-law, Cynthia Walker and her late brother, Charles Walker. Surviving are two brothers, Harvey Walker and Richard Walker; four sisters, Ophelia Balentine, Naomi Hagan, Patsy Arceneaux and Dian Cease. Many relatives and friends will mourn the loss of this tenacious woman with a heart of gold. Flowers will not be accepted, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Rd., Suite 504, North Charleston, SC 29405. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. 766-1365.
JACKSON, Lorraine W.
The relatives and friends of Evangelist Lorraine "Tina" Wright-Jackson are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, November 17, 2001, 1:00 p.m. at Greater Goodwill AME Church at the intersection of Hwy. 41 and 17 North, Mt. Pleasant, SC. Interment Mary Ann Baptist Cemetery, Wando. Evangelist Jackson is survived by her husband Mr. Lester Gene Jackson; her daughter, Ms. Lashaunda Jackson; her parents Rev. and Mrs. Nathaniel and Anna Lee Wright, Sr.; her grandfather Mr. Oscar Brown; four brothers, Mr. Scottie Dingle, Mr. Nathaniel Wright, Jr. (Joyce), Mr. Fitzgerald Wright and Mr. Curtis Wright; seven sisters, Mrs. Geneva Lillie Bell Moore (Calvin), Mrs. Olivia Brown (Clarence), Ms. Janice Wright, Mrs. Sharon Ford (Elijah), Mrs. Esther Lincoln (Steven), Mrs. Darlene Dawson (Elijah) and Mrs. Mygretta Richardson (Kenneth); her father-in-law Mr. Mose Jackson; five sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Viewing for Evangelist Jackson will be at the W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL AWENDAW CHAPEL, 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C. on Friday November 16, 2001 from 2:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. There will be no family hour. Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME INC., Awendaw, SC. 881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial message at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
GLEATON, Louvie
NEESES - Mrs. Louvie C. Gleaton, 85, died Wednesday, November 14, 2001.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2001 at Beaver Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Walter Gleaton, Rev. Wilton Gleaton, Rev. John Anthony and Rev. Joe Murphy officiating. Burial will be in Rocky Swamp Methodist Church Cemetery. The casket will be placed in the church at 1 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Gregory Baltzigar, Samuel Gleaton, Timothy Gleaton, Anthony Gleaton, Allen Williams, Roger Williams, Chad Gleaton, Michael Gleaton, Matthew Gleaton, Brian Gleaton.
Mrs. Gleaton was born in Orangeburg County, a daughter of the late Nathaniel and Julia Elizabeth Chavis. She was a member of Beaver Creek Baptist Church and was first married to the late Bernice Baltzigar and then to the late J.L. Gleaton.
Survivors include daughters: Mrs. Rexie (Edith) Williams of Neeses and Mrs. John (Nina) Anthony of Elgin; sons: Nathaniel Baltzigar, Rev. Walter Gleaton, Wesley Gleaton, Kenneth Gleaton and Richard Gleaton all of Neeses and Rev. Wilton O. Gleaton of St. Stephen; sisters: Eula Mae Baltzigar and Bertie Lee Williams both of North and Dorothy Bolin of West Columbia; brother: Berdell Chavis of North; 26 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
The family is at the home of Brian Gleaton, 182 Lorenzo Lane in Neeses and will receive friends from 6 until 9 p.m. Friday at CULLER-MCALHANY FUNERAL HOME.
WILLIAMS, Bessie Mae
Entered into eternal rest on November 14, 2001, Ms. Bessie Mae Williams, the beloved mother of Rodney Williams, Jr., Latesha L. McCoy, James Williams, Jermaine Williams and Darcainian Williams, daughter of Mr. John Mack, Sr. and Mrs. Albertha Hutchinson, sister of John Mack, Jr., Mark Mack, Marshall Mack, Ransom Mack, Bobby Hutchinson, Barbara Toomer, Josephine Mack, Ella Mack, Sabrina Mack, Yolanda Mack, Luchana Mack, Wilhemina King and Rachel Wiggins. Late residence 1802 English Street, North Charleston, SC. Funeral notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
BRIOR, John E.
The relatives and friends of Mr. John E. Brior, widower of Kathryn E. Brior are invited to attend his funeral this morning at 11 o'clock in James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will be in Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 o'clock until hour of service today. Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
MARANVILLE, JR., J.
The relatives and friends of James "Jim" Joseph Maranville, Jr., are invited to attend his funeral services in St. Marks United Methodist Church, Saturday afternoon, November 17, 2001, at 2 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Friday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to St. Marks United Methodist Church, 413 Geddes Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29407.
AMAKER, Charles
The relatives and friends of Charles H. Amaker are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Saturday morning, November 17, 2001, at 11 o'clock. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel, this (Friday) evening between 6 and 8 o'clock.
HOWELL, William
DEUTSCHER BRUDERLICHE BUND: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral services of our late member, William Joseph Howell in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Sunday at 2 o'clock.
By order of:
William T. Ryan, President
Harmon Pieper, Secretary
HOWELL, William
ARION SOCIETY: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the Memorial Services of our late member, William Joseph Howell, in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Sunday at 2 o'clock.
By order of:
David B. Mullen, President
Ronald D. Theiling, Secretary
HOWELL, William
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of November 15, 2001, William Joseph Howell, husband of Mildred Almeida Howell. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William Joseph Howell are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Sunday, at 2 o'clock. Interment, Bethany Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Saturday between 5 and 7 o'clock.
Mr. Howell was born February 13, 1920, in Charleston, S.C., the son of Samuel Wilson Howell and Florrie Westbury Howell. He was a retired Management Analyst with the Charleston Navel Shipyard. He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, the Charleston Exchange Club, the Deutscher Bruderliche Bund and the Arion Society. He served with the U.S. Navy during W.W.II.
He is survived by his wife of Charleston, S.C.; one son, William J. Howell, Jr., of Charleston, S.C.; one daughter, Connie H. Koonce of Charleston, S.C.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 405 King St., Charleston, S.C. 29401, or Charleston Exchange Club Foundation, P.O. Box 120, Ladson, S.C. 29456.
FOXWORTH, Ruth
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of November 12, 2001, Ruth Godwin Foxworth, widow of Col. Edward McClam Foxworth, USA (Ret.) The relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial service in the Chapel of John Wesley United Methodist Church, Sunday, November 18, 2001, at 4 o'clock. Burial services will be private in Memorial Park Cemetery, Orangeburg, S.C.
Mrs. Foxworth was born July 28, 1914, in Orangeburg, S.C., the daughter of Moody Grover Godwin and Alma Mae O'Cain. She was a graduate of the Medical College of South Carolina and retired as a nurse. She was a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church. She was a former Chief Nurse at American Hospital, Paris, France, in the 40's following the war, a member of the Golden Grads of MUSC and sponsor of the Edward M. Foxworth Scholarship at the Citadel.
She is survived by one daughter, Jeanne F. McKim of Columbia, S.C.; two sons, Dr. J. Michael Foxworth, Charleston, S.C., and Paul Edward Foxworth of Chicago, Ill.; two brothers and two sisters; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community, 1873 Camp Road, Charleston, S.C. 29412.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
SINGLETON, Sharon
The relatives and friends of Ms. Sharon L. Singleton and those of her daughters, Angela Singleton and Kimberly Singleton, mother, Mrs. Geneva S. Tippins, father, Mr. James Gadsden, sister, Karen Cacho, brothers, Christopher Singleton, Robert Tippins, Jr. (Tina), Glenn Tippins and Tyrone Tippins (Patricia), aunts, Bernice Bowen, Mary Owens, Dolly Taylor, and Barbara Singleton, uncles, Calvin Singleton and Raymond Singleton, grand-aunt, Mrs. Annie Mikell, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services, Saturday, November 17, 2001, 2 p.m., at New Jerusalem AME Church, 6179 Bears Bluff Road, Wadmalaw Island, S.C. Rev. Lawrence Gorden, officiating. Interment, church cemetery. Remains will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the hour of service. Family will be receiving friends at New Jerusalem AME Church this evening (Friday) 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.
JOHNSON, Izell
The relatives and friends of Mr. Izell Johnson "Sonny Boy" of 2106 Mt. Pleasant St., Charleston, S.C., are invited to attend his funeral service, 1 p.m., Saturday, November 17, 2001, in St. Matthew Baptist Church, 268 Huger St. Rev. Dr. Clinton Brantley, pastor. Interment will follow at Monrovia Cemetery. Viewing for Mr. Johnson, Friday, 3 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will receive friends 7 to 8 p.m.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his beloved companion, Ms. Emily Sampson, sons, Floyd Davis and Izell Davis, Jr.; step-children, Lanie Mae Grant, Juliet Taylor, Deborah Williams, Penelope Middleton, Anthony Sampson, Joe Sampson, Bernard Sampson and Lorenzo Sampson; grandchildren; brother and sister, Joseph Giles and Gertrude Blocker; nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
GLINES, Roy
The relatives and friends of Roy Glines are invited to attend his funeral service Friday, November 16, 2001 at the graveside, Wilson Cemetery, Awendaw, S.C., at 2:00 o'clock. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
OLIVER, Joyce
Joyce Stokes Oliver, 61, of Goose Creek, died at her home on the morning of Thursday, November 15, 2001. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock, Saturday, November 17, 2001, in the J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL. Interment will follow at Riverview Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home today (Friday) from 3 until 8 p.m.
Mrs. Oliver was born in Hartsville, S.C., on December 10, 1939, a daughter of Elbert and Essie Mae Coates Stokes. She was retired from the payroll department of Charleston County School System and attended Lydia Baptist Church.
She is survived by Jack Barnette, her daughter, Lynne Eva Lenora Oliver of Goose Creek, her sons, Flash Delton Oliver, Jr., of Ladson, Adrian Scott Oliver, of Goose Creek, and Michael Dan Oliver of Jacksonville, Fla., as well as seven grandchildren and a nephew, Garry Miller of San Francisco.
GRIFFIN, JR., James
James Gary Griffin, Jr., 74 of North Charleston, died on the afternoon of Friday, November 16, 2001 after a brief illness. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 o'clock Monday afternoon in J. HENRY STUHR, INC. NORTH AREA CHAPEL, DORCHESTER ROAD. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Dorchester Road Chapel Sunday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.Mr. Griffin was born in North Charleston on June 11, 1927, the son of James G. and Vergie Kinsey Griffin, Sr. An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he retired from the shipping department at WESTVACO after 42 years of service. He was a member of the Hammerton Lodge #332 and VFW Post 3142.He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mable King Griffin, two daughters, Mary V. Gore of Dothan, GA and Karen G. Freischlag of Charleston. He is also survived by four sisters, Ruby Neff of North Charleston, Sarah Spencer and Miriam Davis, both of Hanahan, and Carolyn Hughes of Belflower, CA. Four grandchildren also survive.Memorials are suggested to The American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Rd., Suite 504, N. Charleston, SC 29406.
MILLER, Nancy Lynn
Nancy Lynn Griggs Stafford Miller, 47, of Summerville, died Wednesday, November 7, 2001 in Richland Memorial Hospital, Columbia, SC.A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 18, 2001 at 2 o'clock in Tri-County Cremation Center Chapel, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC 29485. Burial will be private.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Shea Stafford Educational Fund c/o First National Bank of South Carolina, P.O. Box 897, Summerville, SC 29484.Born on August 14, 1954, in Nashville, Tenn., a daughter of the late Jimmy Griggs and Nancy V. Regen Chamberlin. Mrs. Miller was raised by her maternal grandparents, Charles and Virginia V. Regen of Nashville, Tenn.She was a graduate of Sheffield High School in Memphis, Tenn. She was the owner of Stafford Painting and Cleaning, who was a sub-contractor with Squires Builders from 1991-1998.Surviving are her husband, David Miller of Summerville, SC; her son, Michael Shea Stafford of Memphis, Tenn.; stepson, Zackary Ryan Miller of Suffolk, Va.; ex-husband, Larry Stafford of Isle of Palms, SC; two brothers, Ray Griggs of Florence, Miss. and David Chamberlin of Nashville, Tenn.; one sister, Kristi Tucker of Memphis, Tenn. Arrangements by TRI-COUNTY CREMATION CENTER, INC., 1100 DORCHESTER ROAD, SUMMERVILLE, SC.
CANTRELL, Stephen
Stephen Jeffrey Cantrell, 32, husband of Amy Miedema Cantrell of Mt. Pleasant, SC died Thursday, November 15, 2001 in Anderson, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jeffrey Cantrell are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Monday morning, November 19, 2001 in East Cooper Baptist Church at 11:00 o'clock. A reception honoring the Cantrell family will be held at Snee Farm on Monday at 12:15 p.m.Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL Sunday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock.Mr. Cantrell was born in Pensacola, Florida, a son of James Alton and Darlene Deese Cantrell. He was a Medical Sales Representative with Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. He was also a Registered Nurse. He was a graduate of Fayette County High School, Fayette, Alabama and from Auburn University where he received his B.S. in Nursing. Stephen was an avid golfer and a member of Snee Farm Country Club and a member of East Cooper Baptist Church. He was a devoted, loving father and husband and a dedicated Christian.Surviving are his wife, Amy of Mt. Pleasant, SC, two daughters, Mackenzie Cantrell, age 3 and Emma Grace Cantrell, age 1, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, his parents of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, one brother, James Wesley Cantrell also of Tuscaloosa, Ala., grandmother, Gladys Smith of Cottonwood, Ala., two nieces, Sierra, age 6 and Savannah Cantrell, age 2.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East Cooper Baptist Church, 361 Egypt Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.
FREESLAND, Martha
Martha Ann Freesland, 63, died Friday morning, November 16, 2001, at her home in Goose Creek. The funeral service will be at the graveside, 12 noon, Monday, in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call, Sunday evening, from 4 until 6 p.m., at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.Martha was born December 5, 1937, in Brunswick, Ga., the daughter of the late J.D. and Louise Younger Farmer. She earned her degree in business administration from Limestone College. She served as Parish Administrator at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Charleston from 1994 until last year.She is survived by her husband of 44 years, John H. Freesland; her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah (Bill) Kosnow of Summerville, and her son, Derek Gadberry of Goose Creek. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Chamala and Chris Holmes and Michael Gadberry and two great-grandchildren, Tori and Kaila Holmes.
COSTA, Ruth
Entered into eternal rest on November 14, 2001, Ruth M. Costa, wife of Mars C. Costa, residence, Hendersonville, N.C., formerly of Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Mars C. Costa are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter, Monday, at 1 o'clock, at the graveside in Magnolia Cemetery.Mrs. Costa was born November 19, 1927, in Charleston, S.C., the daughter of Gordon Fuller Moorer and Carrie Lenora Jones Moorer. She was a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church, where she served on the altar guild and was a member of the choir. She was a member of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina and the Colonial Dames of America.She is survived by her husband of Hendersonville, N.C.; two sons, M. Caldwell Costa, Jr., of Washington, N.C., and Howard Gordon Costa of Hilton Head, S.C.; one brother, Daniel Fuller Moorer of Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Pregnall of Columbia, S.C., and Mrs. Gertrude Waters of San Antonio, Texas. And two grandchildren.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 1339 Miles Drive, Charleston, S.C. 29407.Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
