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PATRICK, Evelyn
SANTEE - Mrs. Evelyn Thornley "Lynn" Patrick of 481 Santee Dr., Santee, SCdied Wednesday in a North Charleston hospital.
The funeral will be 3 PM Friday, February 1, 2002, in the BowmanSouthern Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Briden, Sr., Rev. Marvin Clark, and Rev. Frank Myers officiating. Burial will follow in the Bowman Memorial Cemetery. The casket will be placed in the church at 2 PM.
Mrs. Patrick was born in Moncks Corner a daughter of the late Ernest L. Thornley and Maidia Tarte Thornley. She was a graduate of Macedonia High School and the University of South Carolina with a degree in Secretarial Science. She taught in the Berkeley and Orangeburg County Public High Schools. She was a professor in the Business Department of the Southern Methodist College, Orangeburg.
She was Secretary to the Executive Director of the State High School League. She served in different capacities in the Mental Health Association of Orangeburg County.
She was a member of the Santee Cooper Garden Club and the Ladies Golf Association. She was a member of the Bowman Southern Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 52 and a half years, Bryan Patrick of the home; sons, George B. Patrick, III of Santee, Craig E. Patrick of Bowman, and Kurt E. Patrick of Columbia; brothers, Dr. Roy M. Thornley of Holly Hill, and Edward E. Thornley of Georgetown; and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at AVINGER FUNERAL HOME of Holly Hill from 5:30 to 7 PM this Thursday, January 31.
Memorials may be made to the Evelyn T. Patrick Memorial Fund at Southern Methodist College, PO Box 1027, Orangeburg, SC 29116.

THOMAS, M.C. McKinley
With regret, we inform you that Mr. M.C. McKinley Thomas of 775 Parkway Village, Summerville, S.C. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 29, 2002; the beloved father of Mrs. Betty Deweese (Timothy) and McKinley Limehouse both of Summerville, S.C., Mr. Rudolph Hills of Bridgeport, Conn., and Mr. Nathaniel Oliver of Dorchester, S.C.; the beloved brother of Ms. Annie Pierce of Summerville, S.C., Ms. Dorothy Thomas and Ms. Beatrice Harrison both of Stratford, Conn., and Mr. Louis Thomas of Syracuse, N.Y. Funeral notice will be announced later by AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME. Phone 873-2310.

LIKES, Carl
MT. PLEASANT - Carl James Likes, age 85, a retired college professor, died Tuesday, January 29, 2002. Friends and relatives are invited to attend his funeral services, Friday, at the graveside, Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens, at 11 o'clock. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Dr. Likes was born in Charleston, a son of Martha Smith Likes and Daniel Ernest Likes. He attended local schools and graduated from the College of Charleston in 1937, with a B.S. degree in Chemistry. He was awarded a DuPont Fellowship to attend graduate school at the University of Virginia, and received his doctorate in Physical Chemistry from Virginia in 1941. He remained at the University for two years as Instructor in Chemistry and then moved to Tulane University, where, as an Assistant Professor, he served for three years, handling both undergraduate and graduate courses in chemistry. From 1946 to 1951, he was Professor of Chemistry and Department Chairman at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, following which he joined the staff of the Virginia Institute for Scientific Research, located in Richmond, as Research Supervisor. His research there involved primarily the use of the newly developed analytical ultracentrifuge in the study of a variety of polymeric materials. In 1958, he was appointed Professor of Chemistry at the College of Charleston, and also served as Chairman of the Department. He was later elevated to the rank of Distinguished Professor and gained emeritus status when he retired in 1982. Beginning in 1947, he served numerous summers on the faculty of the Georgia Institute of Technology.
He was an emeritus member of the American Chemical Society, and he held memberships in the Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry Fraternity, the Society of Sigma XI, and the Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Fraternity. He was an honorary member of the Chi Beta Phi Scientific Fraternity and the Phi Beta Phi Medical Fraternity. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa as a graduate student and was a charter member of the Chapter established at Hampden-Sydney College. Locally, he was a member of the South Carolina Historical Society and of the Preservation Society. He was a Life and Emeritus member of the University of Virginia Alumni Association and both a Life and Honorary member of the College of Charleston Alumni Association, which in 1986, honored him with its Distinguished Service Award. Honors from the College included an Award for Distinguished Teaching, the Founder's Medal, and in 1995, an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters.
He was married to the late Mary Elizabeth Culin of Charlottesville, Va., and he is survived by one brother, William C. Likes of Mount Pleasant, S.C.

PRESTON, JR., Richard
Richard Earl Preston, Jr., 54, of Summerville, S.C., died in a local hospital, Wednesday, January 30, 2002. All funeral services are private. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Mr. Preston, Jr., was born in Newport, R.I., a son of Richard Earl and Amelia Doerr Preston. He served in the U.S. Navy, and was a graduate of Newberry College.
Surviving are his mother, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., one sister, Elaine L. Preston of Huntington, N.Y.
Please omit flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association of S.C., 215 East Bay St., Suite 204, Charleston, S.C. 29401, or the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.

GRAHAM, Bessie
MULLINS, S.C. - Bessie H. Graham, age 72, of Mullins, S.C., died Tuesday, January 29, 2002, at her residence after an extended illness. Ms. Graham was the daughter of the late William Elliott and Fleta West Hammond.
Memorial graveside services will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Camden, S.C.
Ms. Graham is survived by two sons, J.C. "Terry" Graham, III, of Columbia, S.C., Robert "Bob" Graham of Moncks Corner, S.C.; one daughter, Linda Graham of Alexandria, Va.; five sisters, Louise Whiteley of Cincinnati, Ohio, Kathleen McInvaille of Winston-Salem, N.C., Elizabeth "Shorty" McMillan of Mullins, S.C., Patricia Greer of Greenville, S.C., Diann (Ernie) Sieling of Alpharetta, Ga.; six grandchildren, Robert H. Graham, Jr., Nick Graham, Brian Hash, Shandice Cross, Paul Adams, London Adams; seven great-grandchildren, Kyle Graham, Tylor Graham, Corey Adams, Bailey Adams, Damon Cross, Zachary Adams, Lacie Adams.
Memorials may be made to Mullins First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 443, Mullins, S.C. 29574.
MEARS FUNERAL HOME OF MULLINS, S.C., is serving the family of Ms. Graham.

RYALS, James
SAVANNAH - Mr. James Dawson Ryals, 80, died Tuesday, January 29, at an area hospital.
He was born in Greenville, S.C., was educated at William and Mary and VPI, and and served during World War II in the Navy and Merchant Marine. Mr. Ryals and his wife, Nancy W. Ryals, made their home in Savannah and Mt. Pleasant. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Mr. Ryals owned and operated Central Radio and Gyrotechnical Instrument in Savannah, Charleston, and other East Coast seaports. He was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy W. Ryals, his daughter, Pamela R. Lamas, and two granddaughters, Aimee L. Peavy and Jinan D. Lamas.
Memorial services will be held Friday, February 1, at 11 a.m., at St. Francis of the Island Episcopal Church.
The family will receive visitors following the memorial service.
FOX & WEEKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS, ISLANDS CHAPEL, SAVANNAH, GA., in charge of arrangements.

PARRIS, Timothy
ST. GEORGE, S.C. - Timothy Lee Parris, age 36, 2813 Wire Road, St. George died Wednesday January 30, 2002 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday in the Grover United Methodist Church with Rev. Larry Watson and Lawrence Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Murray Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Bryant Funeral Home. Mr. Parris was born September 9,1965 in Lancaster, S.C. a son of Talmadge Leroy Parris and Mary Sosebee Ridlehoover. He was former employee of Dorchester County water and sewer and a carpet salesman. He was a member of Orangeburg Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving: wife, Tori Rumph Parris, St. George, a daughter, Paige Alexandria Parris, St. George, father and step mother, Talmadge and Gerri Parris, Long Beach, NC mother and Step-father, Mary and James C. Ridlehoover, Grover, SC, a brother, Roy Parris, Walterboro, 2 sisters, Tammie (James) McAlhany and Melissia P. Rodenburger, Reevesville, SC Grandmother, Bertha Parris, Shallote, NC, a step-brother James Wilks, Winnsboro, SC, 2 step-sisters, Cathy Johnson, and Patti Wilkes, both of Winnsboro, SC. Memorials are suggested to the Paige Parris College Fund, 2813 Wire Road, St. George, SC 29477.

ROBERTSON, William
WALTERBORO - Mr. William H. Robertson, Sr., 69, of 63 Albert St., died Wednesday at a Walterboro hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, at the Chapel of the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Robertson was born in Colleton County, a son of the late George Hampton Robertson and Minnie Lee Cook Robertson. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a former member of the South Carolina National Guard. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.
Surviving are four sons, William H. Robertson, Jr., of Walterboro, John H. Robertson of Benton, Ark., David A. Robertson of Fayetteville, N.C., and Robert A. Robertson of Dalton, Ga., three sisters, Georgia R. Stanfield and Juanita Robertson, both of Walterboro, and Mary R. Breland of Sumter, and several grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Bonnie Robertson.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Thursday, at the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.

HERNDON, Margie
Mrs. Margie Barnes Herndon, 84, widow of the late Cranel B. Herndon, died Monday afternoon in an Allendale hospital after an extended illness.
Mrs. Herndon was born in Hampton County, February 5, 1917, a daughter of the late James S. and Addie Chesser Barnes. Mrs. Herndon was Treasurer of Herndon Motor Lines in Hampton, a trucking company she and her husband owned and operated for many years. She was a member of the Hampton First Christian Church.
Surviving are, one son, C. Hayne Herndon of Haines City, Fla.; three daughters, Madera Prichard of Colorado Springs, Colo., Barbara Jean (Sally) Chassereau of Columbia, and Libby Smith of Fairfax; six sisters, Ruth Rivers of Walterboro, Betty Freeman, Kate Cook, Annie Jarrell, and Addie Mae Gooding all of Hampton, and Marie Crider of Cope; Mrs. Herndon was pre-deceased in death by three brothers, Frank Barnes, Campbell Barnes, and Tippy Barnes. There are seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, in the Hampton First Christian Church, conducted by Rev. Claude Hydrick, Rev. Tom White, and Rev. Jay Kevie, with burial in the Hampton Cemetery, directed by PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME IN HAMPTON, with Masons serving as Honorary Pallbearers. Friends may call at the Chapel in Hampton from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, and Friday until the hour of services.
The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the John Edward Harter Nursing Center, Hwy. #278, Fairfax, S.C. 29827.

PIRRAGLIA, Anthony
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, REV. RONALD P. ANDERSON, COUNCIL NO. 8900: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the Rosary and Memorial Mass for our late brother, Anthony N. Pirraglia, at 6:30 p.m., Friday, February 1, 2002, at St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church.
By order of:
Bucky Birt, Grand Knight
Donald Cronin, Financial Secretary

MOORER, Richard
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Moorer are invited to attend the funeral service of the former at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Friday morning, February 1, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Interment will be in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday evening.

ZELNER, Laurence
Major Laurence Zelner, USAF (Ret.) 81, husband of Susan Pitts Zelner died Tuesday, January 15, 2002 in Charleston, S.C.
The relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 1 o'clock, Friday, February 1, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Inurnment will be private. Friends may call one hour prior to the service in Stuhr's Chapel.
Major Zelner was born April 29, 1920 in New York City, N.Y. the son of Manuel and Hilda Ossusky Zelner. He was a journalist listed Christian Science Practioner, a life member of the First Church of the Christ Scientist in Boston, Mass., a Jazz Guitarist and a 50 year life member of Etiwan No. 95, AFM.
Surviving in addition to his wife of Charleston are 2 daughters, Jennifer Ruth Aagesen and Elizabeth Johnson; one son: Andrew Zelner; 2 stepsons, Bradford Shadday and Henry Kent Parks, Jr.; 1 stepdaughter: Kimberly Sue Lasby; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Lowcountry Food Bank, 1635 Cosgrove Avenue, Charleston, S.C. 29405.

HARN, Loy
Loy William Harn, 47, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. died of a brief illness, Tuesday, January 29, 2002 in a local hospital. The relatives and friends of Loy W. Harn are invited to attend his funeral services Thursday, January 31, 2002 in Sunrise Presbyterian Church, Sullivan's Island, at 2:00 o'clock. A graveside service will be Friday, February 1, 2002 in Bryan Neck Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Richmond Hill, Georgia at 2:00 o'clock. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Mr. Harn was born in Savannah, Georgia, a son of Edward C. and Mary Alice Harn. Mr. Harn was a generous contributor to the Mount Pleasant and McClellanville community. He sponsored numerous softball and baseball teams, he donated plaques, achievement awards and jewelry to area middle schools and fund raising events. He was a Jeweler and owner of Loy Harn Jewelers. He was a member of Aircraft Owners and Pilot's Association and loved to fly.
Surviving are his wife, Denise Newman Harn of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., his parents of Richmond Hill, Ga., three daughters, Mary Nicole "Nickie" Harn of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Kristine Denise "Kristin" Hutson, and Tiffany Marie Hutson, all of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., one son, Jason Loy Harn of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., one grandson, Nolan Christopher Fryer, one sister, Lamonnie H. Moore of Marietta, Georgia, three brothers, Larry Edward Harn of Bonaire, Georgia, Charles Lindy Harn of Santa Monica, California and M. Lonnie Harn of Richmond Hill, Georia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Archibald Rutledge Academy, 1011 Old Cemetery Road, McClellanville, S.C. 29458 or the charity of one's choice.

BROWN, Sandy
Entered into eternal rest on January 29, 2002, Mr. Sandy Brown, widower of Mrs. Helen Roper Brown. Late residence 1848 Backman Road, James Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.

WILSON, Robert
The relatives and friends of Mr. Robert S. Wilson, those of his wife, Mrs. Jackie Wilson, son, Bobby Wilson, sister, Dorothy Braithwaite and nephew, Mick-Ell Murray are invited to attend his memorial services Friday, February 1, 2002 at 3 p.m. at the Abundant Life Church, 1945 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Interment: private.

OUZTS, Virginia
The relatives and friends of Virginia Katherine Carlisle Ouzts are invited to attend her funeral service in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1st Ward, Saturday, February 2, 2002 at 10 o'clock. Entombment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, 2119 Dorchester Road, Friday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Charleston 1st Ward, Ward Missionary Fund, 1519 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, S.C. 29407 or to The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc., 1250 Hylan Blvd., Suite 4B, Staten Island, N.Y. 10305.
Born May 31, 1920 in Newberry, S.C., Ms. Ouzts was the daughter of the late Hubert Toland and Ora Viola Askins Carlisle. She was a manager for Lerners and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Charleston 1st Ward. She was a graduate of Lyman Business School and was an active member of the Women's Relief Society, was Sunday School Secretary, Librarian and Visiting Teacher.
Surviving Ms. Ouzts are two sons, Stacy C. Ouzts, Jr. of N. Charleston and David C. Ouzts of Gillette, Wyoming; three daughters, Regina Ouzts and Leora Ouzts, both of Charleston and Barbara Harris of Troutdale, Oregon; a brother, Charles Carlisle of Due West, S.C.; two sisters, Edna Lew of Pittsboro, N.C. and Martha Wingard of Clemson, S.C.; 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

MATTHEWS, Bradley
Bradley Crowson Matthews, 42, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., died Sunday, January 27, 2002, in a local hospital. Friends and relatives may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, Friday evening, February 1, 2002, from 5 until 7 o'clock. Inurnment will be in California at a later date. (843) 881-9293.

WHALEN, Joseph
Joseph Whalen, 76, of Goose Creek died Monday, January 28, 2002 at a local hospital. Born March 5, 1925 in New York, New York. He was the son of William and Sadie Whalen (nee Gilmartin). He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II having served in Europe. His son, William Azaltovic, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Anne Azaltovic Whalen, Goose Creek; four daughters: Nancy Quensel, Floral Park, N.Y.; Joyce and her husband John Rosenstrom, Goose Creek; Judy Whalen, East Stroudsburg, Pa.; and Joanne and her husband Richard Singh, Bellmore, N.Y.; brother: William and his wife Joan Whalen, Shirley, N.Y.; six grandchildren: Michael Quensel, Floral Park, N.Y.; Heather Rosenstrom, Krisitan Rosenstrom and Joshua Rosenstrom, all of Goose Creek; Tara Singh and Daniel Singh, both of Bellmore, N.Y.; and great-grandchild Nicole Quensel, Lynbrook, N.Y. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2002 in the chapel of MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd. (Hwy. 52), Goose Creek, S.C. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m.

CLIFFORD, SR., Leroy
The relatives and friends of Mr. Leroy Clifford, Sr., those of his children, Mr. Vincent Cash, Ms. Earnestine Cash, Mr. Alonzo Cash, Mr. Leroy Clifford, Jr., Ms. Dianne Clifford, Mrs. Elizabeth Gladden, Ms. Brenda McCary, Ms. Ann McCary and Mr. John McCary are invited to attend his funeral service on Friday, February 1, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. in Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1190 King Street, Charleston, S.C. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family on Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.

FERRETTE, Gwendolyn
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 27, 2002 Ms. Gwendolyn Louise Ferrette, residence Columbia, S.C. formerly of Charleston, S.C. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alphonso and Dorothy Ferrette, the sister of Mrs. Laverne Ferrette Martin, the niece of Mrs. Ruby Ferrette Jenkins and Mrs. Gladys Ferrette Felder.
Funeral services for Ms. Ferrette will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2002, 3 p.m. in Columbia, S.C.
Arrangements by Bostic Tompkins Funeral Home, 2930 Colonial Dr., Columbia, S.C. 29204. (803) 254-2000.
Announced by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659 or e-mail memorial messages to Wmsbmc2@aol.com.

KING, William
Gothic Lodge No. 212, F.&A.M,: OFFICERS AND MEMBERS: You are requested to meet at the Masonic Temple, 145 St. Philip Street on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. to pay our last tribute of respect to our deceased brother William Henry King, Sr. Craft fraternally invited.
By Order Of:
Eugene M. Johnson, W.M.
Bernard L. Judge, P.M. Secty.

ROGERS, III, Early
In recognition of Early "Butch" Rogers, III, 54, who passed on January 10, 2002. Butch was a retired Navy Master Chief, and served as a Navy Seal in the Vietnam War. He was a member of Sasser Baptist Church and the Masonic Temple.
Butch resided in Charleston, S.C., until relocating to Ocala, Fla. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Rogers of Ocala, Fla. A son, Christopher Stone of Springfield, Ill., two grandchildren, a sister, and three brothers.
A memorial service was held in his hometown of Sasser, Ga., on January 20th, at the Sasser Baptist Church.
Butch was a man of great character, integrity, honor, and truth were his foundation. A true friend to all that his path crossed.
He will be sadly missed by all.

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