WILDER, Jesse
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gene Wilder are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Monday morning, December 17, 2001 at 11 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, S.C. 29414, this Sunday evening, December 16, 2001, from 6 until 8 o'clock.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Charleston County Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 5012, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
DRIGGERS, Sarah
Sarah Bowzard Driggers, 59, of Summerville, died December 15, 2001, at her residence.Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock, Monday afternoon, December 17, 2001, at Chaparell Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rudd Branch Cemetery. Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C., this evening from 6 to 8 p.m.Mrs. Driggers was born February 18, 1942, in Berkeley County, a daughter of John L. Bowzard and Genell Hilton Bowzard. She was a homemaker and a member of Chaparell Baptist Church.Survivors include daughters, Genell O'Connor of Summerville and Annette Moore of Ridgeville, son, Buddy Driggers, Jr., of Summerville, brother, Thomas Bowzard of Ridgeville, sister, Mary Charpia of Summerville and grandchildren, Megan O'Connor of Summerville, Hollie Howell and Hunter Moore, both of Ridgeville.Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
DURLING, Lee
Lee Anne Achenbach Durling, 37, wife of Jeffrey Lee Durling of Goose Creek, S.C., died December 14, 2001.Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock, Tuesday morning, December 18, 2001, at Grace Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Summerville Cemetery.Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, Monday evening, or at the church one hour prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 1600 Old Trolley Road Summerville, S.C. 29485.Mrs. Durling was born March 7, 1964, in Detroit, Mich., a daughter of William James Achenbach and Maryanne Lee Shannon Achenbach. She was a human resource assistant at Coburg Dairy. She was a graduate of the College of Charleston and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.Survivors include her husband of Goose Creek, son, Michael William Durling of Goose Creek, daughter, Shannon Lee Zeilinger of Goose Creek, her parents of Decatur, Ala., brother, Mark William Achenbach of Madison, Ala., and maternal grandmother, Frances Shannon of Decatur, Ala.Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
COLEMAN, Robert
ETIWAN LODGE NO. 95 A.F.M.: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral services of our late brother and 60 year life member, Robert L. Coleman, Sunday, December 16, 2001, in Heritage Presbyterian Church at 3 o'clock. Interment will follow in Christ Episcopal Churchyard, Six Mile, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.By order of:Henry F. Fishburne, W.M.George Leighton, P.M. Secy.
COLEMAN, Robert
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY: The officers and members are invited to attend the funeral service of our late brother, Robert L. Coleman, Sunday, December 16, 2001 in Heritage Presbyterian Church at 3:00 o'clock. Interment will follow in Christ Episcopal Churchyard, Six Mile, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.By Order Of:Richard A. Wooden, Secy.
COLEMAN, Robert
The relatives and friends of Robert Legare' Coleman are invited to attend his funeral service Sunday, December 16, 2001 in Heritage Presbyterian Church, 2125 Highway 17 North, Mt. Pleasant at 3:00 o'clock. Interment with full military honors, will follow at Christ Episcopal Churchyard, Six Mile, Mount Pleasant, SC. Friends may call from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Saturday evening at J. HENRY STUHR, INC. MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL.Flowers will be accepted or memorials are suggested to East Cooper Meals on Wheels, 440 Whilden St., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464.
BLAIR, Mariana
Mariana Palmer Blair, 79, died at her home, surrounded by family, on the morning of Saturday, December 15, 2001. The memorial service will be Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 2:00 o'clock in the First United Methodist Church of Isle of Palms. The family will greet friends in the Lupo Fellowship Hall at the church after the service. Arrangements were made at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL.Mrs. Blair was born January 29, 1922 in Painesville, Ohio, the daughter of Frank S. and Helen Palmer Merrill. She was graduated from the Huron Road School of Nursing in Painesville. Mariana was the former owner of Knitting Kats in Mt. Pleasant. She enjoyed singing with the "Sweet Adelines" and was a charter member of the First United Methodist Church of the Isle of Palms. She was the widow of Howard G. Blair.Mrs. Blair is survived by her sons, Todd Blair of Bowman, David Blair of Mt. Pleasant, and Leonard R. Cannon of Isle of Palms. In addition, she is survived by her grandchildren, Jason Blair, Todd Blair, Jr., Hillary Blair, Sarah Blair and David H. Blair and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Sally Houle of Mt. Pleasant and her brother, Jim Merrill of Ohio.Mariana requested that in lieu of flowers that memorials be directed to The First United Methodist Church of the Isle of Palms, P.O Box 807, Isle of Palms, S.C. 29451.
MCCLARY, James
James F. McClary, 86, known at "Jim" or "Mac" to his family and friends died Saturday, December 15, 2001 at a local hospital. Born June 1, 1915 in Kingstree, S.C. he was the son of James F. and Theodora McClary (nee Smith). Mr. McClary was a former detective with the Charleston Police Dept. before retiring from the Naval Shipyard. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Erline S. McClary, Charleston; son and daughter-in-law Earl F. and Betty G. McClary, Kennesaw, Ga., daughter and son-in-law Jeanne M. and Julius H. Prause, Summerville; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 17, 2001 at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth Street. Interment will follow at Bethany Cemetery, Charleston. The family will receive friends Sunday (today) December 16, 2001 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
GURRIERI, Josephine
Josephine Senia Gurrieri, 93, formerly of Charleston and widow of John Gurrieri died Thursday, December 13, 2001 in San Antonio, Texas. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM., Monday, December 17, 2001 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the JAMES A. McALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., Sunday, December 16, 2001 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The Vigil Service will be held at the funeral home Sunday evening at 5:00 PM. Memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Building Fund, 5 St. Teresa Dr., Charleston, SC 29407. Arrangements by JAMES A. McALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
RHODES, Daniel
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 14, 2001, Daniel Jeff Rhodes. The relatives and friends of Mr. Daniel Jeff Rhodes are invited to attend his memorial service in Calvary Baptist Church (near Summerton, S.C.), Monday, December 17, 2001 3:30 p.m. Interment will be private.Mr. Rhodes was born December 28, 1948 in Walterboro, S.C., and a son of Thomas Lee Rhodes and Mae Crosby Rhodes.He was retired from S.C. Department of Social Services, and a member of The Metropolitan Community Church, Columbia, S.C. He was a graduate of Wofford College.He is survived by his father of Edisto Island, S.C., one brother, Thomas Lee Rhodes, Jr., of Summerton, S.C., one sister, Janice Rhodes Pearce of Charleston, S.C., and was preceded in death by his brother George Herman Rhodes.Please omit flowers. Memorials may be made to Metropolitan Community Church, P.O. Box 8753, Columbia, S.C. 29202 or Clarendon Hall School, Duke Street, P.O. Box 608, Summerton, S.C. 29418.Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
WHITE, Mary
The relatives and friends of Frances Hope White, 76, of Edisto Beach are invited to attend her memorial service on Wednesday, December 16, 2001 at 12:00 noon in the Trinity Episcopal Church, 1589 Highway 174, Edisto. Fr. Weyman Camp, IV will officiate. Arrangements were made at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
ROPELEWSKI, Tara
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Travis Ropelewski are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter, Sunday, at 10:30 o'clock, at the graveside in Emanu-El Cemetery, "Maryville."Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
WEBB, Rhonda
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of December 13, 2001, Rhonda Sue Webb, wife of Alan G. Webb. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Alan G. Webb are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter in St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Monday morning December 17, 2001 at 11 o'clock. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Sunday between 5 and 7 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lowcountry Children's Center, P.O. Box 20579, Charleston, S.C. 29413.
SWAIN, SR., Wordis
HAMMERTON LODGE NO. 332 A.F.M.: A SPECIAL COMMUNICATION will be held at the Masonic temple this Sunday afternoon, December 16, 2001 at 2:00 o'clock, for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to our late brother, Wordis Cedron Swain. Graveside service will be conducted at Carolina Memorial Gardens after services at Ferndale Baptist Church this Sunday afternoon.BY ORDER OF:J.C. Gregory, Jr., W.M.W.E. Lancaster, Jr., Secretary
SWAIN, SR., Wordis
Wordis Cedron Swain, Sr., 87, of North Charleston died on the afternoon of Friday, December 14, 2001. The funeral service will be 3:00 o'clock p.m. this (Sunday), December 16, 2001, in Ferndale Baptist Church, North Charleston directed by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the church two hours prior to the service.Mr. Swain was born February 24, 1914 in Claxton, Georgia the son of Ellis Vance and Beulah McGahee Swain. He was a retired welder at the Charleston Naval Shipyard. A life member of Hammerton Lodge #332 A.F.M., he was also a member of Ferndale Baptist Church.Mr. Swain is survived by his wife, Mertice Smith Swain, his daughters, Glenda Howell of Hanahan, Sara (Philip) Livingston of Hollywood, S.C., his sons, W. Cedron (Patricia) Swain, Jr., of North Charleston, Reginald Vance (Barbara) Swain of Greenwood, S.C. and David Allen (Linda) Swain of New Zion, S.C. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 2 step-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Sadie Tuten Swain.Memorials may be made to Ferndale Baptist Church, 4870 Piedmont Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
THORNAL , Richard
Captain Richard Allen Thornal, 62, of Stuart Florida, died on Friday, December 7, 2001, in Martin Memorial Medical Center, Stuart.A native of Charleston, S. C., he graduated from St. Andrew's High School and Kings Point, The Merchant Marine Academy. After serving two years in the Navy as Lt. jg., he sailed on merchant ships for 16 years. His last ship as captain was the Sea Land Consumer. In 1977 he joined the Biscayne Bay Pilots Association as a harbor pilot in the port of Miami, where he remained for 20 years.Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Judie Harrell Thornal of Stuart; his two daughters, Donna Thornal and husband Steve Byrom of Singapore and Alison Thornal Santiago and husband Dwight of Coral Gables, Florida; and his four grandchildren, Philippa and Nicola Byrom and Emerson and Andrew Santiago.He is also survived by his brother James Thornal of James Island, S.C.Those who wish may contribute to Sea Scout Ship 404, 759 Rio Vista Drive, Ft. Pierce, Fl 34982.
MCCLARY, James
James F. McClary, 86, known as "Jim" or "Mac" to his family and friends died Saturday, December 15, 2001 at a local hospital. Born June 1, 1915 in Kingstree, S.C. he was the son of James F. and Theodora McClary (nee Smith). Mr. McClary was a former detective with the Charleston Police Dept. before retiring from the Naval Shipyard. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Erline S. McClary, Charleston; son and daughter-in-law Earl F. and Betty G. McClary, Kennesaw, Ga., daughter and son-in-law Jeanne M. and Julius H. Prause, Summerville; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. (today) Monday, December 17, 2001 at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth Street. Interment will follow at Bethany Cemetery, Charleston.
WATTS, Jacqueline
Mrs. Jacqueline W. Watts, 79, of St. George died Sunday December 16, 2001 in a Charleston Hospital. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in Bryant Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in St. George Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Watts was born October 20, 1922 in Kershaw County a daughter of the late Napoleon B. and Lucy Gardner Welsh. She was the widow of Heyward Watts and a Baptist. She was a farmer. Surviving are; 2 sons, LeRoy Welsh, St. George, Ronnie Ellis, Charleston, 3 daughters, Alvie Lee W. Thompson, St. George, Bonnie Jean Crawford, Bonneau, SC and Mary W. Hall, Orangeburg, 2 brothers, Bobby Welsh, Randall, NC, James Welsh, Danbury, Conn., a sister Loranie Hooks, Lancaster, SC, 10 grands and 13 great-grands.
visitation from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday evening at BRYANT FUNERAL HOME.
STRINGFIELD, Thomas
Thomas Edward Stringfield, 73, of 291 Deepwoods Road, St. George died Sunday December 16, 2001 in a Charleston Hospital. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday in Bryant Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will private in the Harleyville Cemetery. Visitation will be One hour before service Tuesday at Bryant Funeral Home.
Mr. Stringfield was born April 12, 1928 in Williston, SC a son of Elizabeth Powell Stringfield and Henderson Stringfield. He was a Retired Truck Driver for Santee Carriers, a Air Force Veteran and a Baptist. Surviving are: wife, Lorene Mitchell Stringfield, St. George, a son, Thomas E. "David" Stringfield, Jr., St. George, a daughter, Pat S. Thompson, Lake City, FL., 2 step-sons, Jerry and Glenn Shaw of Ridgeville, SC, 3 sisters, Evie S. Hutto, Lanley, SC, Alberta Abbott, Blackville, SC and Lula Rutland, Lamar, SC. 5 grands and 6 great- grands.
HOWARD, Melvin
Melvin "Cooper" Howard, Sr., 51, of Mt. Pleasant, died Saturday, December 15, 2001, at his residence. He was born in Sumter, S.C. to Leo and Thelma Rosalee (Freeman) Howard. Cooper has been a lifelong Charleston area resident and owned and operated Howard & Howard Flooring Co. and had worked previously with Wal-Mart. He was a member of Seacoast Christian Community Church. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Younglove) Howard, two sons, Melvin Cooper Howard, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant, Charles Howard of Charleston, daughter Theresa Anne Doyle of Mt. Pleasant, stepson, John R. Kitchener, Jr. of Goose Creek, stepdaughter, Marian Bonita Reyes of Goose Creek, a brother, Lewis Brunson Howard of Mt. Pleasant, four sisters, Myrtle Pendleton, Brenda Legare, Diane Hoover, all of Charleston, Cindy Schonely of Wisconsin and four grandchildren. Visitation will be from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 Rifle Range Road, with funeral services beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Flowers accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 215 E. Bay St., Suite 204, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
DUFFY, Kathryn
Kathryn D. (Toomey) Duffy, 95, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. and previously Randolph, Mass., died Saturday, December 15, 2001 at a local hospital. She was born in Randolph, Mass. to John F. and Katherine (Patton) Toomey. She was a previous member of St. Mary's Church in Randolph, Mass. She is survived by two sons, Vincent L. Duffy of Mt. Pleasant, and Phillip J. Duffy, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Mass. and a local memorial mass will be held at Christ Our King Catholic Church at a later date. Local arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL. Memorial contributions may be made to Senior Ministries, c/o Christ Our King Church, 1122 Russell Dr., Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464.
GURRIERI, Josephine
Josephine Senia Gurrieri, 93, formerly of Charleston and widow of John Gurrieri died Thursday, December 13, 2001 in San Antonio, Texas. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM., Monday, December 17, 2001 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Building Fund, 5 St. Teresa Dr., Charleston, SC 29407. Arrangements by JAMES A. McALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
SCOTT, Catherine
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Catherine A. Whaley-Scott (Yellow), those of her husband, Mr. William Scott, her children, John S. Whaley (Gayle), Kathy W. Watson (Jerald), Nadine S. Middleton, Ivy G. Scott, William K. Scott (Tamilee), Rhonda G. Scott, Floyd L. Scott (Terri), Lloyd H. Scott (Leslie), and Coach Jermaine O. Scott of CSU, and step-son James Pendergrast, her mother, Ms. Lena Whaley, sisters and brothers, Hope (Margie) Gilliard (Julius), Mildred M. Whaley, Edward Whaley, Betty W. Prioleau (Harry), Brenda W. White (Charles), Robert L. Whaley (Hazel), Mark A. Whaley (Clarissa), Lionel S. Whaley (Sandra), Dorothy Rich, Joyce (Elaine) Webster, and the late Thomasina W. Gathers, Willis Williams, Jr. and Harold Williams, her grand and great-grands are invited to attend her Going Home Services Tuesday, December 18, 2001, 1:00 p.m. in Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1440 Folly Rd., James Island, S.C. Rev. H. Champaign officiating. Friends may visit today between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the mortuary. Remains to the church at 6:00 p.m. The family hour will be 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Remains to church 12:00 noon Tuesday. Interment will be in Payne Memorial Gardens, James Island. Arrangements by PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5th Ave Maryville 571-2300
LYSAGHT, Ina
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of December 16, 2001, Ina Taylor Lysaght, widow of Joseph Armstrong Lysaght, residence, John's Island. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services at the J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Tuesday afternoon, December 18, 2001, at 3 o'clock. Interment in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Monday from 5 to 7 o'clock.
Mrs. Lysaght was born November 25, 1917, in McClellanville, S.C., a daughter of Robert Gantt Taylor and Catherine Cumbee Taylor. She was a member of John's Island Presbyterian.
Mrs. Lysaght is survived by her one son, Joseph A. Lysaght, Jr., of Charleston, S.C., one daughter, Linda Baxley of John's Island, S.C., five grandchildren, Richard Alan Zeigler, Steven L. Baxley, Vicky L. Davis, Scott A. Baxley, Felicia Shawn Thomas, seven great-grandchildren, one sister, Mary T. Horton of Summerville, S.C., two brothers, Julian Taylor of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and Mouzon Taylor of Cross, S.C.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Charleston Chapter American Heart Association.
LONG, Abigail
CONWAY - Abigail "Abbie" M. Long, age 78, of Pearl St., died Saturday, December 15, 2001, at her residence following an illness.
Ms. Long was born in Holly Hill, S.C., a daughter of the late Rev. Purdy Belvin McLeod, Sr., and Ethel Gertrude McLeod. She was a U.S. Army Veteran. Prior to retirement, Ms. Long was employed by Horry-Georgetown Technical College.
Surviving are, one son, Stephen Long of Myrtle Beach; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Col Purdy B. McLeod, Jr., and wife Odell McLeod of Columbia, Laurie A. McLeod and wife Sue McLeod of Longs, S.C., Cecil H. McLeod and wife Karen McLeod of Mt. Pleasant; one sister and brother-in-law, Nell Hobbs and husband Harold Hobbs of North Myrtle Beach; and many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, from GOLDFINCH FUNERAL HOME, CONWAY CHAPEL, with Rev. Carl Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 until 2 p.m., Monday.
MOISE, John
SUMTER, S.C. - John Grant Moise, 48, died Sunday, December 16, 2001, at an area hospital.
Born in Sumter, he was the son of Harold Moise, II, and Clara Grant Moise.
Mr. Moise was the owner of Moise Enterprises, an Environmental Service Company. He graduated from Wilson Hall School, attended the Citadel and University of South Carolina at Sumter.
Surviving are his parents; two brothers, Harold Edwin Moise of San Antonio, Texas, and Henry LeNoir Moise of Mt. Pleasant; two nieces and a nephew.
Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, in the Sumter Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. John Barr and Rev. Mark Riggs officiating.
The family will receive friends at the home, 13 Glendale Ct.
Memorials may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter, P.O. Box 338 Sumter, S.C. 29151.
ELMORE-HILL-MCCREIGHT FUNERAL HOME is in charge of the arrangements.
HENRY, Samuel
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 15, 2001, Mr. Samuel "Jerry" Henry of St. Stephen, S.C., the beloved husband of Mrs. Delores Ladson Henry of St. Stephen, S.C., the beloved father of Mr. Richard J. Henry of St. Stephen, S.C., and Lt. Jimmy J. Henry of Hampton, Va., the beloved brother of Mrs. Frances Henry Craig of Mobile, Ala.
Funeral notice later, SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
