GREEN, Mary
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Mary Green, 62, died Monday in Brooklyn, N.Y.
The funeral will be Sunday, December 23, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. in the Ebenezer C.M.E. Church, White Hall Community in Colleton County. Burial will be in Heyward Cemetery.
Mrs. Green was born in Green Pond, S.C. and was the daughter of Emily and Joe Green. She received her education in the public schools of Colleton County and further her education in New York City. She was employed with Doneiger Brokerage Services in New York City.
She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and was a member of the Women Benevolent Circle.
Surviving are her mother, Emily Smith of White Hall; one brother, Jim Smith of White Hall; seven sisters, Anna Huggins, Carol Smith, both of White Hall, Louise Smith, Brooklyn, N.Y., Florie Elliott, Bronx, N.Y., Willie Mae Morgan, Akron, Ohio, Lillian Smith, Rahway, N.J. and Susie Kinnery, Jersey City, N.J.
Arrangements by HAMILTON'S FUNERAL HOME OF WALTERBORO, S.C.
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. Funeral services will be today 11 a.m. Saturday, December 22, 2001 in the funeral home chapel of MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice.
WHOBREY, Charles
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of December 20, 2001, Charles Edward Whobrey, husband of Helen Robertson Whobrey. Residence, North Charleston, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edward Whobrey are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Sunday, December 23, 2001 at 2 o'clock. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel Saturday evening between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Whobrey was born in Grayson County, Kentucky, on August 5, 1926, the son of Enoch and Bertie Heath Whobrey. He retired from the USAF and also retired as a Public Safety Officer from the Medical University of South Carolina, where he was the recipient of the J.P. Strom Award.
Surviving are his wife of North Charleston, S.C.; one daughter, Tina W. Aull (Daryle) of Goose Creek, S.C.; four sisters, Bertie Marie Vincent, and Gladys Duvall of Leitchfield, Ky., Elaine Clemmons and Loraine Hodge both of Texas; one grandson, Ian Douglas Aull of Goose Creek, S.C. He was predeceased by a brother, Enoch Ambrose Whobrey.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association of S.C., 215 E. Bay St. (Suite 204), Charleston, S.C. 29401 or Ferndale Baptist Church, 4870 Piedmont Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
MASSIE, Willa
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of December 21, 2001, Willa Mae "Billie" Massie, widow of Armand B. Massie. Residence, Charleston, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Massie are invited to attend her graveside funeral services Sunday afternoon, December 23, 2001 in Carolina Memorial Gardens at 1:30 o'clock. Friends may call at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel Saturday evening from 5 until 7 o'clock.
Mrs. Massie was born in Olanta, South Carolina, a daughter of Stephen J. Kirby and Eugenia Thompson Kirby. She was an active member of Pierpont Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Charlotte A. Simonin of Charleston, S.C.; two sons, Robert Stephen Massie of Marietta, Ga., and Armand Randolph Massie of Durham, N.C.; two sisters, Mildred Caddin Bishop of Charleston, S.C. and Emma Sullivan of Manning, S.C., six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
THROWER, Mildred
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of December 21, 2001, Mildred Loretta Green Thrower, residence, North Charleston, S.C. Funeral arrangements later.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
SIMMONS, Lula
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Lula Edith Johnson Simmons are invited to attend her funeral services on Sunday, December 23, 2001, 12:30 p.m. at William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C. Rev. Jacquelyn E. Montgomery, officiating. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens, North Charleston, S.C.
Mrs. Simmons is survived by her husband, Harold Simmons, grandchildren, Autum, Vernon, and Tina, sisters, Mrs. Elise Stewart (Willie), and Mrs. Ernestine Sanders, brothers, Mr. Alfred Johnson (Alberta) and Mr. Issac Johnson, mother-in-law, Mrs. Florence Simmons, aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Mack (Thomas), brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mrs. Simmons will be at the chapel on Saturday, December 22, 2001, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., (843) 722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
AIKEN, Rosa
GREEN POND - Rosa Lee Aiken, 38, died Sunday, December 16, 2001.
The funeral will be 12 noon, Saturday, December 22, 2001, in Jerusalem A.M.E. Church, White Hall. Burial will be in White Hall Cemetery.
Ms. Aiken was born in Colleton County and was the daughter of Lonnie B. Aiken and Ester Mae Aiken. She was a graduate of Walterboro High School and received a Bachelor Degree in Special Education from South Carolina State University, and a Master Degree in Special Education for South Carolina State University. She was presently enrolled at the University of South Carolina (Spring Semester) to pursue a Ph.D. in Special Education.
She was formerly employed as a teacher by Jasper and Colleton Counties School Districts. She also did homebound instruction during her spare time.
She was a member of Jerusalem A.M.E. Church and served a church secretary, steward, assistant YPD coordinator and an usher. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Orangeburg Chapter, S.C. Education Association and the Colleton County N.A.A.C.P.
Surviving are, her daughter, Katrina Lyadrian Aiken, a brother, Samuel Aiken; four sisters, Estelle Carter (Jimmy), Albertha Koger (James), Sylvia Aiken and Sallie Aiken and one granddaughter.
Arrangements by HAMILTON'S FUNERAL HOME OF WALTERBORO, S.C.
PADGETT, David
CHAPIN - Service for David Lee Padgett, 61, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m., at Riverland Hills Baptist Church with burial in Bush River Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Riverland Hills Baptist Church Building Fund or to "The Rooms of Your Life" Dollhouse Ministry, P.O. Box 601, Chapin, S.C. 29036. Visitation will be Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m., at DUNBAR FUNERAL HOME, Dutch Fork Chapel, Irmo.
Mr. Padgett died Friday, December 21, 2001. Born in Washington, D.C., he was a son of the late Ellison Landrum and Ethel West Padgett. Retired from Blue Cross and Blue Shield, he was serving as President of the Retired Employees Association. He was a former member of the Palmetto Mastersingers. He was also a charter member of Riverland Hills Baptist Church where he served as deacon, member of the Adult Choir, member of the Sonrise Trio and Sunday School teacher for 23 years with the Youth and Single Adult MInistries. He shared a special ministry with his wife called "The Rooms of our Life." He was a talented vocalist and guitarist who inspired others through his love for music and his love for the Lord.
Surviving are his wife, Jean Marshall Padgett; daughters and sons-in-law, Terri and Eddie Goley of Irmo and Kristi and Mike Goodwin of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren, Michael David Goodwin, Jr., Aimee Madison Goley and Ellison Grace Goodwin; brothers, and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Padgett of Lexington and Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. Padgett of Georgetown; sister and brother-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Morgan of Nashville, Tenn.; brother-in-law, John (Robin) Marshall of Columbia; and sister-in-law, Anne (James) Hart of Irmo; and also numerous nieces and nephews.
SCHWARTZ, Ann
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of December 21, 2001, Ann Kaswen Schwartz, widow of Jack Schwartz. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services at the graveside in Emanu-El Cemetery, "Maryville," Sunday at 1 o'clock.
Mrs. Schwartz was born June 4, 1912, in St. Paul, Minn., the daughter of Nathan Kaswen and Rose Hefter Kaswen. She was a member of Emanu-El Synagogue.
She is survived by son, David Schwartz and his wife Marilyn of Tucson, Ariz.; her daughter-in-law, Barbara Schwartz of Wilmington, Del.; one brother, Morris Kaswen of Los Angeles, Calif.; four grandsons, Stephen Schwartz of Tucson, Ariz., Stuart Schwartz of Atlanta, Ga., Michael Schwartz of Gaithersburg, Md., Bob Schwartz of Gaithersburg, Md., and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Jerome Schwartz.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
MILLSAPS, Ronald
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of December 20, 2001, Ronald Steven Millsaps. Residence, Ravenel, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Sunday afternoon, December 23, 2001 at 3 o'clock. Interment will be private.
Mr. Millsaps is the son of John Houston Millsaps and Grace Thomas Millsaps. He worked at the Westvaco Lumber Mill in Summerville. He was a member of the Cane Acre Hunting Club and the National Rifle Association.
Surviving are his mother, Grace Thomas Millsaps of New Bremen, Ohio; one daughter, Shannon Michelle Millsaps of Ravenel, S.C.; one sister, Kim Taylor of New Bremen, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
EVERTS, Herbert
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. Everts are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Saturday, December 22, 2001 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 11:00 o'clock. Friends may call at Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Chapel one hour prior to service.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to John Ancrum SPCA, 3861 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
CROSBY, Wilhelmena
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of December 21, 2001, Wilhelmena "Mena" Marlow Crosby, widow of Melvin Lee Crosby, residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services Sunday, at 3 o'clock in The Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul. Interment, Old St. Andrews Parish Episcopal Churchyard. Friends may call Saturday at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL between 5 and 7 o'clock.
Mrs. Crosby was born in Charleston, South Carolina, the daughter of John Buist Marlow and Ida Mitchum Marlow. She retired from Kerrison Department Store. She was a member of Daughters of America.
She is survived by two daughters, Louise Crosby of Charleston, S.C. and Frances C. Tindal of Flat Rock, N.C.; two sons, Harvey M. Crosby of Oceanside, N.Y. and Walter L. Crosby of Gainesville, Fla.; one brother, Elmore L. Marlow of Charleston, S.C.; 16 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to The Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401 or Palmetto Hospice, 1815 Trolley Road, Summerville, S.C. 29485.
RAKOSKE, Janie
The relatives and friends of Janie Dell Platt Rakoske, widow of Otto Emil Rakoske, Sr., are invited to attend her funeral services Saturday at 12:30 o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens.
RHODES, Lucius
The relatives and friends of Lucius Fishburne Rhodes are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday at 11 o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Folly Beach United Methodist Church, 118 West Indian Avenue, P.O. Box 1079, Folly Beach, S.C. 29439 or Hollings Cancer Center, 171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, S.C. 29425.
EADIE, Keith
Keith Eugene Eadie, of 1468 Russelville Road, husband of Azlee Taylor Eadie, died Monday, December 17, 2001, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 22, 2001, 1:00 p.m., at Zion U.M. Church, Russellville Rd. Burial: Zion U.M. Cemetery. Directed by TEW COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME, 445 North Hwy. 52..
Keith Eugene Eadie was born October 21, 1952, in Russelville, S.C., a son of Austroila Eadie Morton. He attended St. Stephen High School. He was a member of Zion UM Church, Rev. Eddie Thomas, Jr., officiating .
Survivors include, wife, Azalee Taylor Eadie, brother of Julia, Thelia, Filicia, Juanita, Odell, David and Garret, all of Morris, Tennessee.
The Family will be receiving friends at the home of his aunt, Helen Eadie, St. Stephen, S.C.
FERGUSON, Albertha
EASTERN LIGHT CHAPTER NO. 360, O.E.S.P.H.A.: OFFICERS AND MEMBERS: You are requested to meet at Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church, 110 Calhoun Street on Sunday, December 23, 2001 at 6:30 p.m., to pay our last Tribute of Respect to our deceased Sister Albertha T. Ferguson. Sisters Chapters are invited.
By Order Of;
Sis. Florence R. Jones, W.M.
Bro. Samuel Jenkins, W.P.
Ruby R. Ellerbee, Secty.
SIMONDS, JR., Albert
Albert Rhett Simonds, Jr., 58, a lawyer and expert in public utility regulation, as well as a winner of several national sailing championships, died December 10th at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland. The cause of death was cancer.
Mr. Simonds, who maintained residences in Alexandria, Virginia, and Annapolis, was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He graduated from the Porter Gaud School in Charleston, the Woodberry Forest School in Orange, Virginia, and the University of Pennsylvania Law School (LL.B., 1968).
After service in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, he came to Washington, D.C., to work for the U.S. House Armed Services Committee. He began his career in public utility law in 1970 as an associate and then a partner in the firm of Debevoise & Liberman. He was subsequently a partner in Bruder, Gentile & Marcoux in Washington for 21 years. His practice of regulatory law, chiefly in the electric power area, spanned 28 years during which he represented several major public utility clients and made many significant contributions to the interpretation and application of the Federal Power Act.
Mr. Simonds was an active member of the Federal Energy Bar Association, serving as its treasurer and as a member of its Board of Directors for several years. With his wife, he was a six-time national sailing champion in the Jet 14 Class and an avid tennis player.
His memberships included the Severn Sailing Association, Jet 14 Class Association, which he served as president, the Belle Haven Country Club and the Saint Cecilia Society of Charleston. With his family, Mr. Simonds was a parishioner at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Alexandria.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Marie Celeste Simonds, his daughter, Caroline, of Alexandria, his daughter, Frances, of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, and his parents, Albert Rhett Simonds and Frances Lamar Simonds, of Charleston.
FERGUSON, Albertha
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Albertha Taylor Ferguson, 97 years old, of Charleston, and of her children, Mrs. Marguerite Dudley Gregorie, Mrs. Alverta Ferguson-Hunter, Mrs. Thelma Dennis, Mr. St. Julian Ferguson, Mr. Rubin Ferguson, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, are respectfully invited to attend her homegoing services on Monday, December 24, 2001, at 12 noon in "Mother" Emanuel A.M.E. Church, 110 Calhoun St. (Downtown) Charleston, S.C., with Inhumation at Emanuel A.M.E. Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Wm. Smith, Jr., officiating. Friends, may call in the chapel at Harleston-Boags, Inc., on Sunday afternoon, December 23, 2001, from 3 until 5 p.m. Mrs. Ferguson will repose in "Mother" Emanuel A.M.E. Church from 6 until 8 p.m. A quiet hour will be observed with family members from 7 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Mrs. Albertha T. Ferguson's name. Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 121 Calhoun St. (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
BESHERE, Roseva
Roseva Shumpert Beshere, 90, of Charleston, a retired teacher with the Charleston County Schools, died Saturday, December 22, 2001 at a local hospital. Visitation will be Wednesday 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St., with a vigil service beginning at 6:00 p.m. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, December 27th at The Cathedral of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Beshere was the widow of Joseph William Beshere. She was born in Pelion, S.C. to the late Daniel Franklin and Sarah C. Lybrand Shumpert.
She is survived by two daughters, Rose Marie (J. Peter) Murphy of Winston-Salem, N.C. and JoAnn (Kenneth E) Kosobud of Goose Creek, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Beshere attended Chicora College in Columbia and was a graduate of Limestone College. She was a retired teacher of Memminger Elementary School. Past president and reserve member of Delta Kappa Gamma International Educators Society. She was a member of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and the Catholic Women's Club.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Delta Kappa Gamma Local Scholarship Fund, c/o Jeannie Green, 120 Queensbury, Cr., Goose Creek, S.C. 29445 or St. Joseph's Residence Fund, P.O. Box 300, Charleston, S.C. 29042.
