PHILLIPS, Robert
The relatives and friends of Robert Keith Phillips are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Friday morning, December 21, 2001, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel, (Thursday) evening, between 6 and 8 o'clock.
DOTA, Helen
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of December 19, 2001, Helen Vaughan Dota, residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services at the graveside in Riverview Memorial Park Thursday at 2:00 o'clock. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Thursday between 10 and 12 noon.
Mrs. Dota was born September 7, 1951 in Greenville, S.C., the daughter of the late Manning Butler Vaughan and Marie Bridges Vaughan. She was a graduate of the High School of Charleston. She was employed with Check Care Systems.
She is survived by her mother; one daughter, Allison Marie Dota; one sister, Ann V. Prochazka and one brother, Edward M. Vaughan, all of Charleston, S.C.
Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1595 Savannah Highway, Charleston, S.C. 29407.
BURDETTE, Amy
Amy Catherine Burdette, 29, of Summerville, S.C., died Tuesday, December 18, 2001, at a Charleston hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock, Thursday, December 20, 2001, at Parks Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will be in Dorchester Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1247 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo, S.C. 29063.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
CAMPBELL, Dorothy
The relatives and friends of Dorothy A. Campbell are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, December 20, 2001 in Christ Our King Catholic Church at 11:00 o'clock. Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.,
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to Christ Our King Catholic Church, "Altar Fund", 1122 Russell Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.
POOLE, James
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 18, 2001, Richard James Poole, 57, of Nesmith, S.C. The funeral services will be Friday, December 21, 2001 in All Saints Episcopal Church, Pawley's Island, South Carolina at 2 o'clock. Interment will follow at 2 p.m., in All Saints Episcopal Church Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock.
Mr. Poole was born in Greenville, South Carolina on September 28, 1944. He was the husband of Linda Bright Poole whom he married in 1966, the son of Mable Waldrop Poole and the late Richard James Poole, Sr.
He attended Camden Military Academy and graduated with B.S. and MBA degrees from East Tennessee State University. Upon completing his degrees he served in the Medical Service Corps as Chief of the Medical Logistics Division for the Medical Command in Europe. He was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany.
After his tour of duty with the United States Army, he became administrator of Screven County Hospital in Sylvania, Georgia. He was president of the East Central District and member of the Georgia Hospital Association. In this capacity, he established the ambulance service for the counties that were included in the East Central district.
In 1978, he became president of Southeastern Health care where he managed Jasper County Hospital, developed and became part owner of Ridgecrest Convalescent Center both of which are in Ridgeland, South Carolina.
In September 1981, he became president and owner of Sandpiper Convalescent Center, Inc. which is located in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. In 1984 he built and operated Sandpiper Village, a retirement complex for independent adults. Most recently he opened Sandpiper Courtyard which is an assisted living facility. All three facilities are located in Mt. Pleasant.
He was a member of the American College of Hospital Administrators and past district president of the South Carolina Health Care Association.
He loved all aspects of outdoor life and was an avid quail hunter, boater and fisherman. Over the last ten years he developed Lakewood Plantation as a wild game preserve with a special emphasis on developing habitat for the promotion of healthy wildlife.
In addition to his wife, Linda, he is survived by three children, Richard Bruce Poole and his wife Ramona; Timothy James Poole and his wife, Jodie; Tamatha Denise Poole and six grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Anglican Mission in American (AMIA) of All Saints Episcopal Church, 3560 Kings River Road, Pawley's Island, S.C. 29585.
GREEN, SR., Joseph
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 20, 2001, Mr. Joseph Green, Sr., of 1476 N. Palmetto Fort Drive, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. The beloved husband of Mrs. Sherry Debra McNeil Green; father of Joseph Green, Jr.; brother of Blondell Steed (Edward) and David Green. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
DUBLIN, Ruth
Ruth Dublin, 78, of Goose Creek entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 19, at a local hospital. Born in New York City to the late George and Emily Capers Brown. She was married to the late Charles Dublin. After graduating from New York Community College, Mrs. Dublin was head of the Dietician Department at the New York Hospital. Retirement brought much happiness to Mrs. Dublin, she enjoyed working with and being a part of many different senior citizen groups. She was a member of the Senior Friends, South Berkeley Senior Citizens, and a group called Silver Threads. Mrs. Dublin also was a member of the First Baptist Church of Goose Creek where she taught the Senior Citizens Sunday School class. She is survived by her only son, Charles Dublin of Goose Creek, six grandchildren, Samuel C. Dublin of Goose Creek, Angele and Aura Dublin both of Jacksonville, Fla., Aprilis, Vanna, and Nikita Dublin all of Albany, N.Y. Two sisters also survive her, Mae Thomas of New York, and Bernice Heroit of Pennsylvania. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 21 at the First Baptist Church of Goose Creek. Interment will follow at Beaufort National Cemetery. Mrs. Dublin will be placed in the church one hour prior to the services.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Goose Creek, 141 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, S.C. 29445.
MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL is serving the Dublin family.
SCOTT, Ruth
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Ruth Scott, those of her daughter, Mrs. Helen Williams, grandson, Mr. Jimmy Lee Roberts both of Jacksonville, Fla., nephews, Messrs. Alfred Turner of Charleston, S.C. and Mr. John M. Brown of Atlanta, Ga. are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, December 22,2001, 11 a.m. at FIELDING YONGES ISLAND CHAPEL, 7173 Hwy. 162, Hollywood, S.C. Friends may call at the funeral home, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Friends and family may view Mrs. Scott on Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at our Yonges Island Chapel. Interment: First Baptist Church Cemetery, Edisto Island, S.C. Late residence, 70 South Burnette St., East Orange, N.J. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
REED, Edward
Entered into eternal rest on December 19, 2001, Mr. Edward Reed. Late residence 1405 Haigs Creek Road, Elgin, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. Edward Reed, those of his children, James Reed (Amelia), Harriett Williams, Ellis Reed (Lynette), Leroy Reed, Daisy Reed, Curtis Reed (Nadine) and Paskalee Reed (Gwen) are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, December 22, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Edisto Presbyterian Church, USA, Edisto Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING YONGES ISLAND CHAPEL, 889-9181 or 1-800-290-5954. Interment: Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery, Edisto Island, S.C.
GRANT, Benjamin
The relatives and friends of Mr. Benjamin Grant, Sr., those of his children, Mr. Benjamin Grant, Jr. Mr. Saul Grant and Mr. Douglas Brown, special nieces, Mrs. Mary Ella Taylor and Mrs. Julia Butler, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, December 22, 2001 at 12 noon at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, Wadmalaw Island, S.C.
Friends may call FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Remains to the church Friday at 6 p.m. The family will be receiving friends at the church from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church at 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment, church cemetery.
HUTSELL, Joan
Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 19, 2001 in Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Joan Burton Hutsell, beloved wife of Mr. Gregory Hutsell, mother of Misses Amanda and Keysha Hutsell, daughter of Mrs. Laura Burton, sister of Messieurs William, James, Leroy, Willie and Jerome Burton, also of Madams Evelyn Dukes, Dorothy Hazell, Marie Jones, Carol Coards, Louise Harris and Miss Jackie Burton. Friends may call at 1930 Redwood St., North Charleston. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
BURNS, Vivian
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Vivian O. Burns are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, December 22, 2001, 2 p.m. at Bethel AME Church, 464 Society Road, McClellanville, S.C. Rev. Samuel Myers, pastor. Interment church cemetery.
Mrs. Burns is survived by her daughter, Ms. Stephine White, her grandchildren, Justin V. and Jordan White, her mother, Mrs. Mary N. White, brothers and sisters, Ms. Juanita Greene, Ms. Clara Bethea, Mrs. Etheal N. Samuels (Vernice), Mr. George White, Jr., Mr. Ronald White, Sr. (Sandra) and Mr. Freddie White, her aunts, uncles, sister-in-law, Mrs. Carolyn White, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mrs. Burns will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, S.C. on Friday, December 21, 2001 from 1-4 p.m. and at the church from 6-8 p.m. The family will be receiving friends from 7-8 p.m.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL CHAPEL 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C., 843-881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail memorial messages at Wmsbmc2@aolo.com.
CAINES, Alma
Alma E. Caines, 96, of Summerville died Thursday, December 20 at a local hospital. Born in Charleston to the late George and Mary Sawadski Buero. She was married to the late Emory E. Caines. Mrs. Caines attended Charleston County Public Schools. She was a member of St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Thomas of Summerville, a brother, Harold I. Buero of James Island, a granddaughter, Beth and Bud Warren of Summerville, and great-grandson, William Warren of Summerville and was predeceased by grandson, Tony Thomas. The family will receive friends 6-9 p.m. Friday, December 21st at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 22nd at the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Flowers may be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice.
AIKEN, Ester
GREEN POND - Ester Mae Aiken, 62, died Sunday, December 16, 2001.
The funeral will be 12:00 noon, Saturday, December 22, 2001, in Jerusalem A.M.E. Church, White Hall. Burial will be in White Hall Cemetery.
Mrs. Aiken was born in Colleton County and was the daughter of the late Charlie Cattle and Linda Sarah White Cattle. She was a graduate of Walterboro High School.
She was a member of Jerusalem A.M.E. Church and served on the Usher Board, Treasurer and Secretary of the Trustee Board, Assistant Class Leader No. 3 and a Missionary. She was the President of the Sons and Daughters of Job Society, a member of the N.A.A.C.P. and the Colleton County Political Action.
She was employed with The Sea Island Day Care Development Center, Walterboro.
She was the widow of Lonnie B. Aiken.
Surviving are a son, Samuel Aiken; four daughters, Estelle Carter (Jimmy), Albertha Koger (James), Sylvia Aiken and Sallie Ann Aiken; two sisters, Julia C. Pencile and Leola Wright (Oscar, Jr.); a foster brother, Horace Simmons and 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Arrangements by HAMILTON'S FUNERAL HOME of Walterboro, S.C.
ORR, Helen
Mrs. Helen Hunter Orr, 75, of N. Charleston, died Wednesday at a local hospital.
Born January 5, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Luther E. and Eunice Austin Hunter. She was a retired secretary from Dorchester Waylyn Baptist Church and also a member of Dorchester Waylyn Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dorchester Waylyn Baptist Church, burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens, directed by Carolina Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dorchester Waylyn Baptist Church, 3914 Dorchester Rd., Charleston Heights, S.C. 29405.
Survivors include her husband, Glen L. Orr, Sr., of N. Charleston; daughters, Pamela Forbes and Barbara Brazell, both of Goose Creek; a son, Glen L. Orr, Jr. of Charleston; a sister, Thelma Kent of Lexington; a brother, Luther Hunter, Jr. of Gastonia, N.C.; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
HARRIS, Shirley
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Sam T. Harris of St. Stephen, S.C., are invited to attend the funeral services for the latter, 2:00 p.m. this Friday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2001, in the Macedonia Church of God of Prophecy. Interment will be in the St. Stephen Baptist Cemetery. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, ST. STEPHEN, until 12 noon and then at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service.
RAKOSKE, Janie
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of December 19, 2001, Janie Dell Platt Rakoske, widow of Otto Emil Rakoske, residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services Saturday at 12:30 o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Downtown Chapel Friday between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Rakoske was born February 25, 1920 in Ravenel, S.C., the daughter of James Platt and Minnie Warren Platt Cole. She was a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Paula R. Day of Charleston, S.C.; 2 sons: Otto E. Rakoske, Jr. of Charleston, S.C. and Mike Rakoske of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; one brother: Calvin C. Dupont of Charleston, S.C.; one sister, Mildred Koger of Ormond Beach, Florida; one step-sister: Dixie Bankston of Ravenel, S.C. and seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
MOULTRIE, Jacquelyn
The relatives and friends of Ms. Jacquelyn Moultrie and those of her children, Nasha Moultrie and William Moultrie, her parents, Mrs. Stella Moultrie and the late Mr. Melvin Moultrie, Sr., sisters and brothers, Ida Johnson, Ernestine Holmes (William), Lair Wilson, Juanita Lethum (Ronald), Lorraine Ancrum (Alfred), Melvin Moultrie, and Dennis Moultrie, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services Saturday, December 22, 2001, 1 p.m. at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Edisto Island, S.C. Rev. Jeronica M. Gadsden, officiating. Interment: Church Cemetery. Remains will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 12 noon until the hour of service. Family will be receiving friends at Mt. Olive Baptist Church this evening (Friday) from 7-8 p.m. Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "Chapel of Peace," 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.
CORY, Maud
Maud Steinmeyer Cory, widow of Albert Henry Cory, Sr., died in Summerville, S.C. at the age of 94 on December 19, 2001. She was a daughter of the late Dr. William Marion Steinmeyer and Alma Gantt Steinmeyer. Dr. Steinmeyer was a dentist and the Superintendent of Education for Beaufort County Schools for many years.
She was a graduate of Beaufort High School and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort, attending since the establishment of the church when she was four years old. For many years she was a member of the Noon Circle and taught Sunday School. She was a member and treasurer of the Stephen Elliott Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
She is survived by a sister, Alma Steinmeyer Cappelmann of Beaufort, a son, Albert Henry Cory, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., a daughter, Caroline Cory Coslick of Beaufort, three grandchildren, Albert Henry Cory, III of Eden, Ga., Cory Howerton Fleming of Beaufort, and Jean Cory Bowlkes of Beaufort and two great-grandchildren, Michael Eric Fowlkes, Jr. and Caroline Quinn Fleming both of Beaufort. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband and two brothers and two sisters, John H. Steinmeyer, William M. Steinmeyer, Jr., Rachel Steinmeyer Ellis, and Marie Steinmeyer McArthur.
Friends may call at the home of her daughter at 410 Baynard Street on the evening of Friday, December 21st from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Beaufort with interment at St. Helena's Episcopal Church Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Presbyterian Home of South Carolina, 201 West 9th North St., Summerville, S.C. 29483 or the charity of your choice.
PACE, Hilda
Mrs. Hilda F. Brown Pace, 65, of N. Charleston, died Thursday at a local hospital.
Born February 25, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Leon C. and Hilda Nitz Seeley Brown. She was a member of Tall Pines Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home.
Survivors include, daughters, Randy P. McCants and Stephanie P. Blume, both of St. Stephen; sons, Kenneth M. Pace, Jr., of Williston, S.C., SSgt. Joseph M. Pace of Jacksonville, N.C.; sisters, Marion B. Miles of Chino, Calif., Lois B. Nelson of Minneapolis, Minn., Doris B. Vogler of Euclair, Wisc., Betty B. Beaver of Grand Rapids, Mich., Patricia B. Spahr of St. Louis, Mo.; brothers, Donald Brown of Eauclaire, Wisc., Robert Brown of Racine, Wisc.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mr. Pace was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Maxwell Pace, Sr., brothers, Frederick Brown and Richard Brown; and a sister, Alice Dusosky.
SNELL, Rachel
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Rachel Gavins Snell, those of her daughter, Mrs. Julia Simmons, ten grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins are invited to attend her funeral services on Monday, December 24, 2001, 11 a.m., in Greater Trinity AME Church, 677 Meeting St., Charleston, S.C. Rev. Robert J. Stokes, Pastor. Friends may call at PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5th Ave., Maryville, 571-2300, Sunday, between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Remains to the church, 10 a.m., Monday. Interment, Greater Target AME Cemetery, Holly Hill, S.C.
SHINE, Willie
The relatives and friends of Mr. Willie Shine are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, December 22, 2001, 1 p.m., at New First Baptist Church, Hwy. 174, Edisto Island, S.C. A. Morrison, Pastor. Interment, Church Cemetery.
Mr. Shine is survived by his mother, Mrs. Louise Meggett, companion, Mrs. Anna Mae Wright, his daughter, Mrs. Marie Wright-Porcher (Kenneth), brothers and sisters, Mr. Julian Meggett (Josephine), Mrs. Mary L. Jones (Fred), Ms. Charlotte Meggett, Mrs. Sadie Abraham (Rev. Albert), Mrs. Margaret Shannan (Edwin), and Mrs. Edith Singleton, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mr. Shine will be at the W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Chapel, 4129 Hwy. 17 North Awendaw, S.C., on Friday, December 21, 2001, from 2 to 5 p.m. The family will be receiving friends at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C., from 7 to 8 p.m.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, (843) 881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
