METTS, William
Mr. William Metts, 85, of Moon Lake, Miss., formerly of Memphis, Tenn., a retired carpenter and truck driver, died November 26, 2001, at a Helena, Ark., hospital after a battle with pneumonia.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, November 29, 2001, graveside in Memory Hill Gardens, Memphis, Tenn. FOREST HILL EAST FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
He was a member of Twin City Church of Christ in West Helena, Ark.
Survivors include, wife of 29 years, Jessie Mae "Judy" Metts, three daughters, Bettye M. Sims and husband Larry C., Harleyville, S.C., Bonnie Bettie and husband Curtis, Marvell, Ark., Paula Walsh and husband Steve, Summerville, S.C., one step-son, Dennis Burns and wife Charlotte, Arlington, Tenn., one brother, Harold Metts, Memphis, Tenn., seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
BENSTEN, Audrey
Audrey Eugene Bensten, 73, of North Charleston, a retired supervisor of the Naval Weapon Station, died Tuesday at his residence. Services will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Born in Portsmith, Va., he was the son of James H. Bensten and Sadie Bensten.
A Navy veteran, he was a member of North Charleston United Methodist Church, Hamilton Lodge and a Shriner.
He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret and son Milton H. Bensten.
Survivors include a daughter, Kay Bensten Baxter, of Hanahan, a brother, James L. Bensten of Norfolk, Va.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
Arrangements by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.
GUEST, George
Entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 27, 2001, Mr. George Guest of 10 Elmwood Ave., Charleston, S.C. He is the beloved son of Mrs. Florine Guest and the late Mr. James Guest, Sr.; brother of Anthony Guest and James Guest, Jr.; nephew of Mrs. Sarah Spann, Mrs. Ernestine Aiken, Mr. Sam Guest and Mrs. Rachel Lee. Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
REID, Thelma
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Thelma Nelson Reid, those of her son, Mr. Bernard N. Hamilton and daughter (the late Beverly Hamilton Vanderhorst) are invited to attend her funeral service Friday, November 30, 2001, at 1 p.m., at New Isreal Reformed Episcopal Church, 69 Simons St. Friends may all at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348, or 1-800-290-5954. Remains to the church on Thursday at 5 p.m. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens.
LINEN, Jacob
The relatives and friends of Mr. Jacob "E-Boy" Linen, and of his son, Mr. Richard Linen (Mary) of Ravenel, S.C., sister, Mrs. Sadie McClair of Wadmalaw Island, S.C., grandsons, granddaughters, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, are invited to attend his funeral services on Friday afternoon, November 30, 2001, at 2 p.m., in New Jerusalem A.M.E. Church, 6179 Bears Bluff Road, Wadmalaw Island, S.C. The Rev. Lawrence E. Gordon, Pastor, with inhumation following in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags, Inc., on Thursday afternoon, November 29, 2001, from 3 until 8 p.m. Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
DAVIDSON, Marvin
The relatives and friends of Mr. Marvin Eddie "Huck" Davidson and of his children, Mr. Antonio M. Davidson, Mr. Mark Davidson, Mr. Dale Davidson, Dana Davidson, and Tamika Banks-Burton, his wife, Mrs. Beverly Davidson, his sisters, Mrs. Delores Wilson, Mrs. Alvenia McCullough (Tiffany), his brothers, Mr. Edward Davidson (Shirley), Mr. Marvin Davidson, Mr. Alvin Davidson (Yvonne), his aunt, Mrs. Alice Johnson, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, special friend, Ms. Shirley Chisolm, are invited to attend his funeral services on Friday, November 30, 2001, at 2 p.m., in Plymouth United Congregational Church of Christ, 124 Spring St., Charleston, S.C., with inhumation following in Morris Brown A.M.E. Cemetery, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags, Inc., on Thursday, November 29, 2001, from 3 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.
STEVENS, Anne K.
Rev. Anne K. Stevens, age 47, of Kennesaw, Ga. died Tuesday, November 27, 2001.
She was a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Penn. and received her Law Degree from Case Western in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a member of the Ohio, Florida and Georgia Bar. In 1953, she graduated from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Ga. and was ordained as pastor at Silver Creek Presbyterian Church in Lindale, Ga. She was a member of Cherokee Presbytery. After illness forced her resignation as a pastor, she became a strong advocate for The Lupus Foundation and continued in caring ministry to many others.
She was the great granddaughter of the Rev. G.A. Sowash who served as a United Presbyterian missionary in the Sudan in the late 1890's.
She is survived by her parents, Ralph and Nancy Stevens of Kiawah Island, S.C.; brother and sister-in-law, David and Cynthia Stevens and niece, Celina Grace, all of Traverse City, Mich.; as well as many loving friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001 at First Presbyterian Church in Marietta with the Rev. Mary Beth Lawrence and Rev. Arthur Ross officiating. Interment will be private.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to The Lupus Foundation of America, Georgia Chapter, 6425 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 275, Atlanta, Ga. 30339 or Presbyterian Women, First Presbyterian Church, 189 Church Street, Marietta, Ga. 30060.
MAYES WARD-DOBBINS FUNERAL HOME is in charge of the arrangements.
GADSDEN, Ronald
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Nov. 26, 2001 Mr. Ronald C. Gadsden son of the late Cecelia Gadson Brown and Mr. Theodore Young. Blood father of Karpika Anderson, adopted father of Jayson Caron, DeAngelo and Janetta Hair, adopted brother, of Mildred Roane and very close friend of Evelina Hair. Late residence 5487 Thompson St., N. Chas., S.C. 29409. Phone 554-0223. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME. (843) 744-7511. Funeral notice later.
STEED, William
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 26, 2001 Mr. William Steed, of 7974 Hwy. 17 North, McClellanville, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. William Steed and those of his sister, Mrs. Mamie (Hugh) Revell, brothers Messrs. Isaac Williams, Isaac (Theresa) Sanders and David (Albertha) Sanders, in-law, nieces and nephews are invited to attend his funeral services on Friday November 30, 2001, 2:00 p.m. in St. James A.M.E. Church Highway 17 North McClellanville, S.C., interment church cemetery. Viewing for Mr. Steed this afternoon at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Mr. Steed will lie in state at the church on Friday morning from 11:30 a.m. until the hour of service. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
BROWN, Corine
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 28, 2001 Mrs. Corine Brown, residence 3381 Osceola Street, North Charleston, S.C. Formerly of Edisto Island, S.C. she is the beloved mother of Theodore Brown, Donald Brown, Julius Brown, Darryl Brown, Kenneth Brown, Harry Brown, Gwendolyn Brown and Rosalee Wallace. Funeral arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 121 Calhoun Street (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
COAKLEY, Beatrice
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 26, 2001 Mrs. Beatrice Coakley of 1158 Coakley Road, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. The beloved mother of Annabell Lockwood, Wilhelmina Coakley, Shelia (Beatrice) Coakley, Althea White, Elijah Rouse, McConnell Coakley, Benjamin Coakley, Samuel Coakley. Friends will be received at 1179 Coakley Road, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Funeral notice later. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
SHIRER, Jesse D.
LONE STAR, S.C. - Jesse David Shirer, 87, of 2972 McCords Ferry Rd., Lone Star, S.C. died Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at his residence.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 30 in Pine Grove Lutheran Church with Pastor Don Loadholt and Pastor Bob Young officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lone Star, S.C. Pallbearers will be David Shirer, III, Mark Shirer, Scott Corcoran, Michael Smith, Derek Koucky, Michael Shirer, Jr. and Kayne Shirer.
Mr. Shirer was born in Lone Star a son of the late William Perry Shirer and Susan Felder Shirer. He was a retired lumberman and farmer. Mr. Shirer founded the Cameron Lumber Company, which he operated over 60 years until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of Pine Grove Lutheran Church. He was a former board member of First National Bank, The Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties and was a former Highway Commissioner. He also served as a former Magistrate and Constable. Mr. Shirer was a Mason and Shriner. He was a charter member of the Lions Club.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Christine Zeagler Shirer, of the home; sons and daughters: J.D. Shirer, Jr. and daughter-in-law, Martha Emily Shirer, Lone Star, Margaret S. Mims and son-in-law, Richard E. Mims, Columbia, Linda S. Koucky and son-in-law Jack Koucky, Gilbert, Mike Shirer and daughter-in-law Kristi Shirer, Lone Star; 9 grandchildren: David Shirer, III, Donna S. Corcoran, Mark Shirer, Melissa Smith, Shannon Mims, Derek Koucky, Jessica Lane, Michael Shirer, Jr. and Kayne Shirer; 4 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the residence 2972 McCords Ferry Rd., Lone Star, S.C.
Memorials may be made to Pine Grove Lutheran Church, 2688 McCords Ferry Road, Lone Star, S.C. 29030.
Arrangements by DUKES-HARLEY FUNERAL HOME.
JELLISON, Harry
Entered into eternal rest on November 28, 2001, Commander Harry "Hank" E. Jellison, USN retired, husband of JoAnna Fullum Jellison. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Commander and Mrs. Jellison are invited to attend the funeral liturgy of the former in J. HENRY STURH, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Saturday afternoon, December 1, 2001 at 1 o'clock. Inurnment will be private. Friends may call at STUHR'S WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
Commander Jellison was born in Bairdstown, Penn., the son of Paul Clair Jellison and Christina Bohlen Jellison.
Surviving are his wife of Charleston, S.C.; one daughter, Linda Fletcher of Ladson, S.C.; one son, Harry "Skipper" E. Jellison, Jr. of Seabrook Island, S.C.; two sisters, Cecilia Bergman of Johnstown, Penn., and Rita Kaylor of Butler, Penn.; one brother, John R. Jellison of State College, Penn.; two grandchildren, Danette Fletcher and Casey Fletcher.
Please omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 4255 Hwy. 165, Hollywood, S.C. 29449 or to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
GUESS, SR., Jeriel
SUMMERVILLE - Memorial services for Jeriel Tormah Guess, Sr., 79, will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, November 30, at Summerville Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday before the Memorial Service and then again after the service. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 1 at 1 p.m. at the Clinton United Methodist Church near Salley, S.C.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his memory to the Library Fund or the Building Fund at Summerville Baptist Church, 417 Central Avenue, Summerville, S.C. 29483; the James H. Storm Scholarship Fund at Charleston Southern University, Office of Development, P.O. Box 118087, Charleston, S.C. 29423; or the charity of your choice.
Mr. Guess died Monday afternoon, November 26, 2001 from injuries received in an accident at his home in Summerville. He was born in 1922 in Olar, S.C., the son of the late Frank McCarley and Maida Still Guess. He graduated from Olar High School in 1939 and went to work at the Charleston Naval Shipyard. He was sent from there to the Pearl Harbor Shipyard where he was elected president of the South Carolina Club. As president of the club he received a letter from Mayor Lockwood of Charleston expressing gratitude and relief upon learning his son was safe in Pearl Harbor. Mayor Lockwood had learned of his son's participation in a South Carolina Club function through a newspaper article in the Pearl Harbor Banner. He served as a corporal in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
He was an active member of Summerville Baptist Church where he served many years as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. In 1996 he was named Deacon Emeritus at the church. He was a Mason and a life member of Dorchester Lodge 369. He was retired from civil service and was a member of the AFL-CIO at the Charleston Naval Shipyard.
Surviving are his wife of 56 yearss, Gladys Poole Guess; sons Jeriel T. Guess, Jr. and his wife Linda of San Antonio, Tex.; Michael W. Guess and his wife Lynda of Lancaster, S.C.; Dr. Frank Mitchell Guess and his wife Margo of Knoxville, Tenn., Keith A. Guess and his wife CB of Summerville, S.C.; grandchildren: Katherine Guess of Maryville, Tenn., James Olin Guess of San Antonio, Tex.; Lydia Guess of Lancaster, S.C., Meg Guess and Julia Guess of Summerville, S.C.; his sister Abbie Guess Bozard and her husband James Bozard of Gilbert, S.C.; and numerous nephews and nieces. He is predeceased by his brothers: Robert McCarley Guess and Ramah Audrey Guess and his sisters Emma Guess Broughton and Lou Weida Guess Alleman.
BLIZZARD FUNERAL HOME of Wagener is in charge of arrangements.
WILSON, James
The relatives and friends of Mr. James Andre Wilson of Moncks Corner, S.C., are invited to attend his funeral services on Friday, November 30, 2001, 2 p.m., at Berkeley Church of Christ, Hwy. 52 South, Moncks Corner, S.C. Burial, Church Cemetery (Mitten Lane Section). Viewing will be today from 3 to 8 p.m.
Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
COLLIER, John
Entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 27, 2001, Mr. John B. Collier of 736 Hitching Post Road, Charleston, S.C. He is the widower of Mrs. Delores Collier; father of Ms. Joan Marie Woody of Hempstead, N.Y., Ms. Harriet Dilligard and Mr. Bernard Seabrook of Charleston, S.C.; step-father of Ms. Adrienne Moultrie, Mr. Lee Henry Moultrie and Mr. Anthony Moultrie, all of Charleston, S.C.; devoted grandfather of Ms. Anais Moultrie; brother of Ms. Julia Davis and Mr. Edward Bennett, Jr., of Bronx, N.Y., Ms. Dorothy Young of Edisto Island, S.C., and the late Ms. Mildred B. Williams. Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
STENSTROM, Ernest
AZALEA CHAPTER #192, O.E.S.: OFFICERS AND MEMBERS: You are invited to attend the funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Friday morning, November 30, 2001, at 11 o'clock for our late member and Past Matron, Ernest Melvin Stenstrom.
By order of:
W.M.: Susan Brady
Secretary: Patsy Stone
HOWARD, SR., Marion
The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services of Marion W. Howard, Sr., widower of Margaret Breckenridge Howard, Thursday at 2 o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Interment, Old St. Andrews Parish Episcopal Churchyard.
Memorials may be made to the Coastal Carolina Alzheimer's Chapter Association, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, S.C. 29416-0459.
McDOWELL, Gary
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wayne McDowell are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Thursday, at 11 o'clock, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, Inc., 3896 Leeds Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29405.
DARR, Ruby
The relatives and friends of Ruby Passailaigue Darr, widow of the Reverend Joseph H. Darr, are invited to attend her funeral services, Thursday, at 4 o'clock in the First Baptist Church of Charleston. Interment, Friday at 1 o'clock in Sumter Cemetery, Sumter, S.C.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 48 Meeting St., Charleston, S.C. 29401.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
LINES, Henry
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lines are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Thursday morning, November 29, 2001, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Beaufort National Cemetery at 2 o'clock, with full naval honors. Friends may call at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Citadel Square Baptist Church, 328 Meeting St., Charleston, S.C. 29401.
FOLK, James
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of November 26, 2001, James Hamilton Folk, widower of Helen Stockman Folk. Residence: Hanahan, South Carolina. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service in Messiah Lutheran Church, Friday afternoon, November 30, 2001 at 1 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this (Thursday) evening between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Folk was born July 5, 1923 in Newberry, South Carolina, the son of Eugene Folk and Ione Caldwell Folk. Mr. Folk was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard.
Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Dale Green of Hampton, Va.; two brothers, Edward Folk of Newberry, S.C. and Milton Folk of Greenwood, S.C.; his grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Jason A. and Jessica M. Green of Poquoson, Va.
Memorials may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 1106 Yeamans Hall Road, Hanahan, S.C. 29406.
STENSTROM, Ernest
Entered into eternal rest on November 27, 2001, Ernest M. Stenstrom, husband of Emmogene Heape Stenstrom. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stenstrom are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Friday morning, November 30, 2001, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Cemetery, Walterboro, S.C. Friends may call at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel, Thursday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
Mr. Stenstrom was born in Beaufort, S.C., the son of Roy Richard Stenstrom and Lottie Savage Stenstrom. He was retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard where he was a power plant controlman. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Charleston. He was a member of Dorchester Masonic Lodge and the Azalea Chapter Order of Eastern Star.
Surviving are his wife of Charleston, S.C.; one son, Roy R. Stenstrom of Newberry, S.C.; one step-son, George Heape of Ashepoo, S.C.; one sister, Eunice Crowe Carroll of Summerville, S.C.; one nephew, Bobby Crowe of Summerville, S.C.; three nieces, Elaine Ardis of Summerville, S.C., Marilyn Crowe of Summerville, S.C., and Julie Martin of Norfolk, Va.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Charleston, 48 Meeting St., Charleston, S.C. 29401, or to Southside Baptist Church, 87 Beaufain St., Charleston, S.C. 29402.
SIMMONS, Margerite
Relatives and friends of Mrs. Margerite W. Simons of Bronx, N.Y. (formerly of the Strawberry Section of Moncks Corner, S.C.), the beloved mother of Mrs. Sadie Pasley Smith of Bronx, N.Y., Mr. Ernest Simmons Harris of Mt. Vernon, N.Y., Mrs. Delores S. George, Ms. Patricia Annette Simmons, Mr. Jack Simmons, Ms. Lorraine C. Simmons, all of Bronx, N.Y., Ms. Anita S. Jeffrey of Staten Island, N.Y.; the beloved sister of Mr. Paul Waring of Windson, Conn., Mr. Richard Waring, Mr. William Waring, both of Mattapan, Mass., Mr. Arthur Waring of Kingston, N.C., and Mrs. Oneather W. Williams of Brooklyn, N.Y., are invited ato attend her funeral services on Friday, November 30, 2001 at 12:00 noon at Joshua U.M. Church, Strawberry Section of Moncks Corner, S.C. Interment: Promiseland Cemetery, Pimlico, S.C.
SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
