FREDERICK, SR., W.
Entered into eternal rest the morning of December 23, 2001 at a local hospital, Mr. William Frederick, Sr. beloved husband of Mrs. Mattie Bell Frederick, father of Rev. William Frederick, Jr. (Miriam), Mrs. Rosetta F. Owen (William T.), Mrs. Inell F. Shields (Willie), Mr. Tommy L. Frederick (Angelia) and Mr. James F. Frederick (Mona). Late residence 2214 Crosby Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29405. Friends may call at the North Area Funeral Home 4784 Gaynor Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29405. (843) 744-7511. Funeral notice later.
WACHSMUTH, George
EUTAWVILLE - George A. Wachsmuth, 87, 272 Belvedere Dr., Eutawville died Saturday in a St. Matthews Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26 in the Summerville Cemetery, Summerville.
GREEN, Hezekiah
Entered into eternal rest at his residence, Saturday, December 22, 2001, Mr. Hezekiah Green, Sr. of 6680 Ethel Post Office Rd., Yonges Is. (Peterfield), S.C. He is the father of Hezekiah Green, Jr., Benjamin Green, Billy Green, Charles Green, Richard Green, Joe Bailey, Zersie Mae Brooks and Oscar Lee King; brother of Mrs. Evelina Allen (Joseph). Friends may visit at the residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOLLYWOOD CHAPEL.
BURNETT, James
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 22, 2001, Mr. James Burnett, beloved husband of Mrs. Gurtha Forest. Late residence, 35-B Allway St., Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
SMITH, Wendy
Wendy Pamela Smith, 46, of Summerville, S.C., wife of Konrad P. Smith, died Friday, December 21, 2001 at her residence.
The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. John The Beloved Catholic Church, Monday morning, December 24, 2001 at 10 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John The Beloved Catholic Church, 28 Sumter Street, Summerville, S.C. 29483.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
GILLIARD, Bernice
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 22, 2001, Mrs. Bernice Roper Gilliard, beloved mother of Ms. Oveta Gilliard, sister of Mr. Henry Roper (Elizabeth) and Joseph Roper (Maggie.) Late residence, 1569 Grimball Road Ext., James Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
ROBERTSON, Arlene
Arlene Derks Robertson, 87, of Summerville died Saturday at her residence.
Services and burial will be private.
Memorials may be made to the Francis R. Willis S.P.C.A., 136 Four Paws Lane, P.O. Box 1116, Summerville, S.C. 29484.
Born on April 8, 1914, in New Rochelle, N.Y., a daughter of the late Ernest Victor Derks, Sr., and Elsie Anna Marquart Derks.
Mrs. Robertson was a graduate of New Rochelle High School, New Rochelle, N.Y. She was an editor of several books on astrology. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are, daughter and son-in-law, Susan R. and Ben Cole of Summerville; granddaughters, Debbie Kiriakides and Lorrie Cole of Greenville; great-granddaughters, Annastasia, Alexis, and Arlena Kiriakides of Greenville. She was predeceased by a daughter, Lynne R. Morse; a brother, Earnest V. Derks, Jr.; and a sister, Helen D. Holden.
Arrangements by TRI-COUNTY CREMATION CENTER, 11000 DORCHESTER ROAD, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
BODIFORD, Lurline
Lurline Weatherford Bodiford, 77, of Altman St., Moncks Corner, S.C., died Sunday at her daughter's residence.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m., Wednesday in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Entombment will be in Berkeley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the hour of service on Wednesday.
Mrs. Bodiford was born September 1, 1924, in Cross, S.C., a daughter of Benjamin Steven Weatherford and Cleopatra Bilton Weatherford. She is the widow of James H. Bodiford, Sr.
Surviving are, three daughters, Barbara B. Bennett of Moncks Corner, Frances B. Haselden of Pinopolis, and Marilyn B. Shannon of Louisville, Ga.; a son, James H. Bodiford, Jr., of Moncks Corner; a sister, Bessie W. Smith of Moncks Corner; a brother, Herbert E. Weatherford of Cordesville; and 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
THOMPSON, Samuel
Entered into eternal rest on December 22, 2001, Mr. Samuel Thompson of 211 Decoy Lane, Moncks Corner, S.C. (Westend), beloved brother of Mrs. Rosalee Heyward, Mrs. Pearl Palmer, Mrs. Phyllis Myers, Mr. William Thompson, Mr. Jacob Thompson, uncle of Mrs. Betty Stevens and Mr. John Thompson. Friends may call at residence, 899-2032. Funeral notice will be announced later.
Arrangements by MILLIGAN'S FUNERAL HOME OF MONCKS CORNER, S.C. Phone 761-8696.
DUANE, Mildred
Mildred Porter Duane, 81, James Island, died Friday, December 21, 2001, at her residence. She was born in Phenix City, Ala., to Wilbur and Jewel Newsome Porter, a graduate of Central High in Phenix City, Ala. Mildred was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the proud mother of nine children, she was also previously on the PTA at Bishop England High School and Cathedral School. She was the widow of William M. Duane. She is survived by four sons, William M. Duane of Charlotte, N.C., and Martin J. Duane of Charleston, Christopher C. Duane of Charlotte, N.C., and John W. Duane of Charleston, five daughters, Michele Kelly of Riva, Md., Denise Davis of Lithonia, Ga., Patricia A. Duane of Charleston, Sylvia Molley of Jacksonville, Fla., Rebecca McIntosh of Lake Weir, Fla., three sisters, Martha Webster and Mittie Sanders, both of Phenix City, Ala., Mary Dotson of Albuquerque, N.M., nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. Visitation will be Wednesday, 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held, 2:30 p.m., Thursday, December 27, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with interment in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary's Church Building Fund, 89 Hasell St., Charleston, S.C. 29401, or to a charity of one's choice.
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.
THROWER, Mildred
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ms. Thrower's funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Monday, December 24, 2001 at 12 noon. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Ms. Thrower was born February 23, 1938 in Charleston, South Carolina, the daughter of Richard Saulsbury and Dorothy Green Simmons. She attended Truth and Fellowship Ministries.
Surviving are her parents, three sons: Ralph Thrower (Shirley); Jesse L. Thrower, Jr. (Carmen); Terrance Thrower (Jacquetta); four daughters: Earthea T. Brown (George); Verdina Watson (Michael), Belinda Rivers, all of Charleston, S.C. and LaVonnia Thrower of Columbia, S.C.; three brothers: Shelley Jamison, Bernard Simmons, Jr., and Tyrone Simmons all of Charleston, S.C.; two sisters: Agnes Malloy and Octavia Williams, both of Charleston, S.C. There are twenty grandchildren: Lashaunna, Nicole, Anika, Dominick, Karen, George, Jr., Michelle, Michael, Jr., Theopa, Portia, Antionette, Marcellus, Brandon, Leah, Kristen, Amber, Terrance, Jr., Alexandria, Antonio, and Brianna; also three great-grandchildren and niece: Octavia Watson of Charleston, S.C.
Flowers will be accepted by friends and family at the Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel.
EDWARDS, Charles
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of December 24, 2001, Mr. Charles Edwards, the beloved husband of Mrs. Sarah Mae Edwards, father of Lucinda Edwards, Charles Edwards, Jr. (Malenie), grandfather of Tony, Travis and Tiffany, brother of Larry (Phillis) Bryant, James (Johnlee) Bryant, Anthony (Faye) Bryant, Timothy (Angilia) Bryant, Julia (James) Johnson and Bertha Lee Bryant. Late residence, 300 Short Leaf Drive, Ladson, S.C. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME. Funeral notice later.
CORLEY, Earthy
Entered into eternal rest on December 24, 2001, Mr. Earthy Corley the beloved brother of Mr. Abraham Corley, Jr., Mrs. Betty Davis and Mrs. Annie Mae Pugh. Late residence 4768 Luella Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by NORTH AREA FUNERALHOME. Telephone (843) 744-7511.
FREDERICK, SR., WILLIAM
Entered into eternal rest the morning of December 23, 2001 at a local hospital, Mr. William Frederick, Sr. beloved husband of Mrs. Mattie Bell Frederick, father of Rev. William Frederick, Jr. (Miriam), Mrs. Rosetta F. Owen (William T.), Mrs. Inell F. Shields (Willie), Mr. Tommy L. Frederick (Angelia), Mrs. Doris Smith (Albert) and Mr. James F. Frederick (Mona). Late residence 2214 Crosby Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29405. Friends may call at the North Area Funeral Home 4784 Gaynor Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29405. (843) 744-7511. Funeral notice later.
COLWELL, SR., Burgess
Burgess Beck Colwell, Sr., 58, of Awendaw, died unexpectedly at his home on the afternoon of Sunday, December 23, 2001. The memorial service will be Thursday, at 11 o'clock in the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St., Mt. Pleasant. Interment will be private. Friends may call from 5 until 7 p.m., Wednesday evening, at the J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Mr. Colwell was born November 3, 1943, in Rochester, N.Y., the son of Marion Whitbeck Colwell of Rochester and the late George Colwell. He was a graduate of the University of Georgia and had served with the South Carolina National Guard. He was the owner of Seabreeze Air and was associated with Palmetto Services of Columbia, S.C. He was the former owner of a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant and the Red Wing Rollerway skating rink in Mt. Pleasant. He was an avid woodcarver gaining recognition in the local area.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Susan Hannaford Colwell, his son and daughter-in-law, Burgess B. and Marian Colwell, Jr., of Mt. Pleasant, Christopher Tradd Colwell of Awendaw, and his daughter, Kimberly Ann Colwell Clarkson of San Francisco. He is also survived by a grandson, Colin Beck Colwell and a sister, Georganne Huff of New York.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Crisis Ministries, 573 Meeting St., Charleston, S.C. 29403, or American Heart Association, 409 King St., Charleston, S.C. 29403.
FIELDS, Herbert
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Monday, December 24, 2001, Mr. Herbert N. Fields. Residence, 2815 Penobscot Drive. North Charleston, S.C. He is the beloved husband of Mrs. H. Ann Fields and beloved father of Mrs. Barbara Ann Fields Greene and Mrs. Angelena Hohn; and beloved brother of Judge Richard E. Fields, and brother-in-law of Mrs. Myrtle E. Fields. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St. Charleston, S.C. (Downtown) Phone 723-3066.
GILLIARD, Bernice
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Bernice Roper Gilliard, those of her daughter, Ms. Oveta Gillaird and brothers, Mr. Henry Roper (Elizabeth) and Mr. Joseph Roper (Maggie), are invited to attend her funeral service, Wednesday, December 26, 2001, at 12 noon, at St. James Presbyterian Church, USA, 1314 Secessionville Road, James Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Remains to the church on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment, Church Cemetery.
ARROWOOD, William
William Glen Arrowood, 79, of Ridgeville, widow of Marion Louise Bragg Arrowood, died Saturday in a Summerville hospital.
Memorial service will be held on Friday, December 28, 2001, a 2 o'clock at the home of Dale and Barbara McCall, 5 Avicedale Drive, Greenville, S.C. Burial will be private.
Mr. Arrowood was born February 19, 1922, in Ashville, N.C., a son of the late Ed and Minnie Harwood Arrowood.
Mr. Arrowood attended schools of Mars Hill, N.C. He was a member of Old Bull Creek Baptist Church, Mars Hill. He was a truck driver with Wetterau Food Services. He was a Merchant Mariner serving during W.W.II.
Surviving are, daughter, Victoria Greene of Cottageville; son, Michael Arrowood of North Charleston; two grandsons, Anthony R. Greene of Warsaw, Ky., William E. Dubose of Cottageville; three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by TRI-COUNTY CREMATION CENTER, 11000 DORCHESTER ROAD, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
NEAL, Lee
Lee Ella Neal, 64, of Jacksonville, Fla., died at a home on Saturday, December 22, 2001, following a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Lolie B. and Lena S. Bryan of Andrews, S.C., and was a homemaker and a member of West Jacksonville Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Gene Neal, one son Brian J. Neal; two step-sons, Lance Neal and Mark Neal; one step-daughter, Susan Louder; two brothers, Russell Bryan, Marianna and Reed Byran, Andrews, S.C.; three sisters, Lawanda B. Hanna, Andrews, S.C., Willa B. Gordon, Marianna and Edaphell B. Sims, Stafford, Va., numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Neal will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, in the West Jacksonville Baptist Church with interment in Riverside Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 6 until 8 p.m., Wednesday evening. TOWN AND COUNTRY FUNERAL HOME, 7242 Normandy Blvd., is in charge.
PROVEAUX, Edward
ISLANDTON - Mr. Edward Proveaux, age 67, of 3811 Rum Gully Road, died Sunday, December 23, at a Charleston hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, at Peniel Baptist Church with Rev. Tom McJunkin and Rev. Terry Hiers officiating. Directed by the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Proveaux was born in Colleton County and was a son of Charlie Clifton Proveaux and Ollie Mae Carson Proveaux. He was a retired employee with Westinghouse in Hampton. He was a member of Peniel Baptist Church, where he was a former Deacon and former Brotherhood director. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
Surviving are, his wife of 45 years, Ann High Proveaux; two sons, Micky Proveaux of Smoaks, and Arnold Proveaux of Walterboro; four daughters, Tina Lee of Islandton, Anita Proveaux of Walterboro, Donna Myers and Nichole P. Nichols, both of Smoaks; a brother, Charlie L. Proveaux of Spartanburg; ten grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Wednesday evening, at Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home.
JONES, JR., Eugene
The relatives and friends of Mr. Eugene Gethers Jones, Jr., are invited to attend his funeral services on Thursday, December 27, 2001, 12:30 p.m., at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C. Interment, Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Mr. Jones is survived by his mother, Mrs. Victoria J. Gethers, his children, Mr. Joseph Eugene Davis, Ms. Melody Cummings and Ms. Tamieka Flowers, his brothers and sisters, Mr. Andrew Gethers (Bertha), Mrs. Marie White, Mrs. Dorothy Nelson, Ms. Jennifer Gethers, Mr. John Gethers (Deborah), and Mr. Harold Gethers, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mr. Jones will be at the Chapel on Wednesday, December 2, 2001, from 3 to 7 p.m. There will be no family hour.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
