ZERBST, Wilton
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of February 19, 2002, Wilton R. Zerbst, Sr., husband of Jean Chambers Zerbst. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wilton R. Zerbst are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Friday, at 3 o'clock, in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Interment, private. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Thursday, between 5:00 and 6:30 o'clock.
Mr. Zerbst was born September 5, 1926, in Charleston, S.C., the son of Julius D. Zerbst and Dorothy Schwartz Zerbst. He was a retired vice-president with Ruscon Construction Co., Inc. He was a 1950 graduate of the Citadel and served with the U.S. Navy. He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, the Arion Society, Deutscher Bruderliche Bund, the Charleston Elks Lodge and the Civil Engineering Club.
He is survived by his wife, Jean, of 53 years; a son, Rob Zerbst, three daughters, Gwen Z. Bates, Debbie Z. Vealey and Rhonda Z. Brooks, all of Charleston, S.C., and seven grandchildren.
MURRAY, JR., Michael
Michael Patrick O'Connor Murray, Jr., 78, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 19, 2002, in a local hospital. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Murray are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Friday afternoon, February 22, 2002, at the graveside, Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens at 3 o'clock. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, Thursday evening, from 5 until 7 o'clock.
Mr. Murray was born on May 7, 1923, in Ninety Six, S.C., a son of Michael Patrick O'Connor Murray, Sr., and Mae Waits Murray. He served in the Army Air Corps and received a certificate of valor for 50 combat missions flown in World War II. He attended Wofford College and graduated from General Motors Institute in 1948 and moved to Charleston to work for Ray Waits Motors. He was the owner of Mike Murray Pontiac and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
Surviving are his wife, Virginia Califf Murray, his daughters, Virginia Murray Owens (Jann), and her husband, Coleman Clyde (Bud), Patricia Murray Cummings (Patsy), and her husband, William (Bill), Pauline Murray Hairston (Peg), and her husband, Peter. His grandchildren, Coleman Clyde Owens, III (Cole), and his wife, Christina, Patrick Langdon Owens, David William (Will) Berryman, Virginia Davidson Hairston, Rachel Hunter Hairston, and his great-grandchild, Coleman Drew Owens.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 5 Clifford St., Charleston, S.C. 29401, or a charity of one's choice.
DISHER, Naomi
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of February 19, 2002, Naomi Parrish Disher, widow of John Henry "Jack" Disher, Jr. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services, Friday, at 11 a.m., in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Interment, Bethany Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Thursday, between 5 and 7 o'clock.
Mrs. Disher was born April 14, 1920, in Danville, Va., the daughter of Jesse B. Parrish and Pearlie Mae Scearce Parrish. She was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, the Charleston Lions Club Auxiliary and the Country Club of Charleston.
She is survived by two sons, John H. Disher, III, of Sullivans Island, and Thomas P. Disher of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; two daughters, Joan D. Wood of Summerville, S.C., and Mary Anna Disher of Charleston, S.C.; one sister, Mamie P. Southard of Danville, Va.; four grandchildren, Whitney Popelka, Bryan Turnbull, Parrish Wood and Thomas Disher; one great-grandson, Jack Popelka.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 405 King St., Charleston, S.C. 29403.
SHINER, Juanita
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Juanita P. Shiner, widow of Lawrence R. Shiner, Sr., are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this (Thursday) afternoon, at 1:00 o'clock. Interment, Whispering Pines Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at STUHR'S GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
WAY, Ida
The relatives and friends of Ida Woolard Way, widow of Townsend S. Way, are invited to attend her funeral services Thursday, at 2 o'clock, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
RATLIFF, Arden
Funeral services for Arden Anne Keaton Ratliff will be held at 11:00 o'clock, Thursday morning in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, DORCHESTER ROAD. Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens.
HALL, Coletta
Coletta Clare Hall, of Charleston, SC, the widow of Dr. James Gerald Hall, died February 19, 2002, in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Born August 4, 1908, she was the daughter of Phillip and Rose Isabelle Alten Raimer.
She is survived by one daughter, Geraldine "Gerry" Urbanic, Isle of Palms, SC; two grand-daughters: Jacqueline C. Waller, Portland, Oregon, and Margaret "Peggy" Urbanic, Charleston, SC; one grandson, James John Urbanic, Charleston, SC; and one great-grandchild, Megan Elizabeth Waller, Portland, Oregon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Stella Maris Catholic Church, Sullivans Island, SC, 10 AM, Saturday, February 23, 2002. Final commendation and farewell will be in All Saints Cemetery, Northfield, Ohio on Monday, February 25, 2002. Visitors may call at McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, 884-3833 between the hours of 6 and 8 PM Friday, February 22, 2002, where the rosary will be recited at 6PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stella Maris Catholic Church, 1204 Middle Street, Sullivans Island, SC 29484.
WILLIAMS, Helen
Mrs. Helen S. Williams, wife of Mr. H. J. Williams Sr. died Wednesday morning at the residence after an extended illness. She was 83.
Mrs. Williams was born in Columbia August 19, 1917, a daughter of the late Herbert A. Stack and Orrie Elezar Stack. She was retired manager of Williams Furniture Store, a member of the Fairfax First Baptist Church where she was a avid church worker, a member of the Eastern Star, and Treasurer of the Allendale Hampton Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center. Mr. and Mrs. Williams were married for 63 years.
Surviving besides her husband are 2 sons: Ernie Williams and Joel Williams both of Fairfax. 1 daughter: Ouida Cone of Sycamore. 1 brother: Raymond Stack of Greenville. 1 sister: Madge Kearse of Allendale. She was predeceased by 1 brother, Joseph Stack and a sister, Rita Warren. There are 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Friday morning at 11:00 in the Fairfax First Baptist Church with burial following in the Fairfax Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6-8 at the funeral home. SMITH-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
STANSBURY, Earl
Earl Franklin Stansbury, age 82, died February 19, 2002 in a local hospital.
Mr. Stansbury, was born in Marion, Ohio on November 6, 1919, he was the son of the late Earl Dewy Stansbury and Verda Pendleton. Mr. Stansbury attended Crowfield Baptist Church. He was a member of the Dorchester Masonic Lodge, the VFW of Goose Creek and the Naval Fleet Reserve #50. A service will be held Friday, February 22, 2002, 2 p.m. at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, entombment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Pauline Webb Stansbury of Goose Creek, daughters, Karen Stansbury Hopler of Summerville, Sam Stansbury Snyder, of Powhaten, Va, a son, Earl Dion Stansbury of Moncks Corner, a sister, Mary Stansbury DeLeone of Brady Lake, Ohio, and a brother, Donald Richard Stansbury of Middlesex, NC, four grandchildren and three nephews.
Memorials to Crowfield Baptist Church, 100 Hunters Lane, Goose Creek, SC 29445. The Family will receive friends Thursday, February 21, 2002, 6-8 p.m. at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.
AIKEN, Eartha
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Mrs. Eartha Lee Washington Aiken entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 19, 2002. Late residence, 146 Campbell Thicket Road, Ridgeville, SC. Wife of Mr. Adam Aiken, mother of Mr. Stanley (Pamela) Aiken of South Norwalk, CT, Mrs. Patricia A. (Rodney) Hobley, Mr. Kelvin S. (Debra) Aiken, and Mr. Reginald Tyrone (Tammy) Aiken, all of Summerville, and Ms. Barbara Johnson, of Ridgeville, daughter of Mrs. Nathalee Washington, of Ridgeville, sister of Mrs. Claybell Clark of Dorchester and Mrs. Thelma Vernell McFadden of Ridgeville. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 BRYAN ST., SUMMERVILLE, SC and PHONE (843) 871-1528, FAX (843) 832-9240.
LOPPE, Robert
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 19, 2002, Mr. Robert (Bobby) H. Loppe, beloved father of Bernadette Ladson (Prince), Margie Drayton, Lacresha Polite, the late Arnold Green (Yvonne), Kathy Deleston and Mark Polite, Cardaryl Mikell and Brandon Mikell. Brother of Tommy Loppe and Donnie Loppe. Late residence, 1236 Fort Johnson Rd, James Island, SC. Funeral notice later. Friends may call at PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5TH AVE MARYVILLE, 571-2300.
MYERS, Jerome Keeley
The relatives and friends of Jerome K. Myers are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial Thursday morning, February 21, 2002 in Stella Maris Catholic Church at 11:00 o'clock. Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will be in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, In memory of Jerome K. Myers, memorials may be made to Greyhound Friends For Life, P.O. Box 669, Penn Valley, CA 95946.
GLOVER, Anthony
Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 20, 2002, Mr. Anthony Maurice Glover, the husband of Mrs. Gustanna Glover, son of Mrs. Martha Evans and Mr. Robert Jenkins, father of Anthony Maurice Glover, Jr., Angiquette Glover and Maurice Anthony Glover, his sisters and brothers. Late residence, 8-B Hagood Avenue. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GADSDEN FUNERAL HOME, 722-3655 or 1-888-244-1662.
ROUSE, Loufrasier
The relatives and friends of Ms. Loufrasier Rouse are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, February 23, 2002, at 3 p.m., at Friendship AME Church, 204 Royall Ave., Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Interment, Oceanview Cemetery.
Ms. Rouse is survived by one sister, Mrs. Susie R. James, two brothers, Mr. William E. Rouse (Beatrice) and Mr. Ernest R. Rouse, two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Carolyn M. Rouse and Mrs. Helen V. Rouse, a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Viewing for Ms. Rouse will be at the W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C., on Friday, February 22, 2002, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., where the family will be visiting with friends and family from 7 to 8 p.m. Mr. Rouse will lie in state at the church on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until hour of funeral services. Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. 881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial message to wmsbmc2@aol.com.
SMITH, Shirley
Entered into eternal rest, Mrs. Shirley Wood-Smith, the beloved mother of Charvis Wood (Zabian), Robert Jeatter, Jr., ShaTavia Wood, Esau Smith, Jr., grandmother of Charvasia Wood, sister of Annie Banks, aunt of Darryl, Theron, Clamilia, Lamont April, Monique, and Shonda Banks. Funeral arrangements by NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, and funeral notice will be at a later date. Late residence, 1826 Clements Ave. Family will be receiving friends at 1934 Norwood St., North Charleston, S.C. 29405. 843-747-5772.
LOTT, SR., Paul
The relatives and friends of Mr. Paul James Lott, Sr., and of children, Mrs. Linda Ashe (Morris), Mrs. Sheila Nelson (Eric), Mr. Paul Lott, Jr. (Carolyn), Mrs. Cathy Nnandozie, Mrs. Pamela Lott Robinson (Willie), and Mr. Daryl Lott, his siblings, Mrs. Lottie Lewis and Mrs. Dorothy Martin, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, February 23, 2002, at 2 p.m., in St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Hwy. 162, Hollywood, S.C., with inhumation following in the church cemetery. Friends may call in the chapel at Harleston-Boags, Inc., on Friday afternoon from 2 until 8 p.m. A quiet hour with family members will be observed from 7 until 8 p.m. and after at 5724 Chaplin Landing Road, Hollywood, S.C. Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
FELDER, Vivian
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Vivian Jenkins Felder, those of her children, Samuel N. Base, Gregory A. Base and Jonathan I. Base, parents, Mrs. Hazel Jenkins and Mr. Nathaniel Jenkins, brothers, Joseph Jenkins and Charles Jenkins, sisters, Cheryl D. Drayton, Debra A. Keller and Martha L. Jenkins, devoted friend, John Pendergrass are invited to attend her funeral service on Saturday, February 23, 2002, at 1 p.m., in Reformed House of God Church, 2920 Appleton Ave., North Charleston, S.C. Interment Cherry Hill Cemetery, Ladson, S.C. Visitation with the family on Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
KINSEY, Edna
Edna Sharpe Kinsey, of Bamberg County Nursing Center, wife of the late Bertice Clemson Kinsey, died Wednesday, February 20, 2002, in a Columbia hospital.
She was born April 10, 1913, in Orangeburg County, the daughter of the late Martin VanBuren Sharpe and the late Alma Faye Chavis Sharpe. She was a member of Bamberg Pentecostal Holiness Church, Bamberg, S.C. She was a retired homemaker. She enjoyed quilting and visiting the sick.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 23, 2002, 11 a.m., at Bamberg Pentecostal Holiness Church. Rev. John Carter, Rev. Johnny McCormick, and Rev. Donnie Delk officiating. Burial will be in the South End Cemetery.
Survivors include, three daughters, Mary Smith, Katie Bessinger, Wanda Still, all of Bamberg, two sisters, Ora Chavis of Bamberg, Rosa Lee Woods of Florida, two sons, Marshall Kinsey of California, Henry Kinsey of Santee, S.C., 22 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Bertice Kinsey.
Visitation will be Friday, February 22, 2002, from 6 to 8 p.m., at COONER FUNERAL HOME, in Bamberg. Memorials to be made to Bamberg County Nursing Center. Family will receive friends and relatives at the home of Wanda and Terry Still, 265 George St., Bamberg, S.C. 29003.
SMITH, Annette
THE MEMBERS OF THE BURKE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1966 are requested to attend the funeral services of Mrs. Annette Walker Smith on Saturday, February 23, 2002, 2 p.m., at St. Barnabus Lutheran Church, 45 Moultrie St., Charleston. Corner of Moultrie and Rutledge streets. You are asked to assemble at 1:30 p.m.
Ivy Wright Coleman, President
TILLMAN, Fredrick
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 21, 2002, Fredrick Lee Tillman, husband of Kathryn Oliver Tillman. Residence, James Island, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Lee Tillman are invited to attend the funeral services of the former Saturday at 11 o'clock, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Friday between 5 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Tillman was born August 1, 1943, in Charleston, S.C. the son of John Roy Tillman, Jr. and Mary Blackman Tillman. He was a graduate of Rivers High School. Mr. Tillman was the retired owner/operator of Tillman Hardware. He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the Pythagorean Lodge #21.
He was survived by his wife of James Island, S.C.; 3 sons: Fredrick Lee "Ricky" Tillman, Jr. and his wife Debbie, Travis Wayne Tillman and his wife Jennifer, William Brett Tillman and his wife Janet all of James Island, S.C.; 4 brothers: John Roy "Skippy" Tillman, III of Johns Island, S.C., Norman Milton Tillman of James Island, Donald Earle Tillman of James Island, S.C., Gary Lewis Tillman of Charleston, S.C.; one sister, Bernice Tillman Walters of James Island, S.C.; 5 grandchildren; McKenzie, Cooper, Jessica, Carson and Reese Tillman.
FRASIER, Sataurus
The relatives and friends of Mr. Sataurus Dajuan Frasier, those of his parents, Mr. Herbert L. Frasier, and Mrs. Vivian W. H. Frasier, brothers, Antonio and Antonio M. Frasier and those of his aunts, cousins, uncles and all other relatives are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, 2 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, Meeting Street, Charleston, S.C. Rev. Jesse Hudson, Pastor.
Mr. Frasier will lie in state at the church this evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Interment Union Baptist Church Cemetery near Washing Methodist Church. Services entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, 4784 Gaynor Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. (843) 744-7511.
DRIGGERS, JR., Allen
Allen C. Driggers, Jr., 74, husband of Mary T. Driggers of Charleston, S.C. died Thursday, February 21, 2002 in a local hospital. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Allen C. Driggers are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Saturday afternoon, February 23, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 2:00 o'clock. Interment: Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Chapel Friday evening, from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock.
Mr. Driggers was born June 1, 1927, a son of Allen C. and Estelle Carter Driggers. He graduated from Charleston High School and from The Citadel in 1950. He retired from both the Charleston Naval Shipyard as a Management Analyst and as Treasurer and General Manager of Charleston Naval Shipyard Credit Union Banks. He was also a member of Solomon Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Omar Shriners and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
Surviving are his wife of Charleston, S.C., one daughter, Beth D. and husband, Roy E. Mevers, III of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., one sister, Charlene D. Bunch of Charleston, S.C., one brother of Johns Island, S.C., three grandchildren, Margaret E. Mevers, Roy E. Mevers IV and Benjamin L. Mevers. He was preceded in death by his son, John T. Driggers.
Memorials may be made to the National Stroke Foundation, 9707 East Easter Lane, Englewood, CO 80112-3747, or Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
HARDRICK, Ellinora
Entered into eternal rest on February 20, 2002, Mrs. Ellinora Hardrick, beloved mother of Helen Hardrick (James), Marilyn Smalls (John), Esdavan Hardrick (Rachel), sister of Isaac Brown (Rev. Ella), grands, great-grands, nieces and nephews. Late residence 1722 West Robinhood Drive. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
FRASIER, Franklin
Entered into eternal rest on February 20, 2002, Mr. Franklin A. Frasier formerly of Walterboro, S.C., widower of Joyce Marilyn Richardson Frasier, father of Sylvia A. Thomas, stepfather of Craig, Sidney, Andra and Brian Backman, brother of Mrs. Doris Ward, William, Frederick and Robert Frasier and uncle of Mary Elliott and Sabrina Frasier. Late residence 1206 Secessionville Road, James Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
RICHARDSON, B.
Entered into eternal rest on February 20, 2002, Mr. Benjamin Richardson, beloved father of Aldan Richardson and Guishard Robinson, common law husband of Ms. Janie Colleton, son of Mr. Benjamin Richardson and the late Mrs. Hester Richardson, stephchildren, Sgt. William Ellis I, (Allie), LaShawn Ellis (Rekyia) and Tiffany Ellis, grandfather of Aldan Richardson, Jr. and Jermaine Richardson, four step grandchildren, brother of Ms. Felecia Curry, Mrs. Stephanie Martin (Ronald), Mrs. Ardell Diarre (Muhammed), Mr. Rodney Richardson and Damien Green, five sisters in law and one brother in law. Late residence 425 Maggie Road, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
CONYERS, William
The relatives and friends of Mr. William A. Conyers, those of his wife, Mrs. Annabelle J. Conyers, his nieces, Mrs. Jondell Wright of Seaside, Calif., Mrs. Ruby Randall of Syracuse, N.Y., and Mrs. Ruth Gordon of Charleston, S.C., his nephews, Mr. Thaddeus Conyers (Helen) of South Boston, Va., Mr. Robert Conyers (Geraldine) of Gainsville, Fla. and his cousins are invited to attend his funeral service on Saturday, February 23, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church, 106 Line Street. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. A wake service will be held on Friday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Ashley Phosphate Road. Late residence, 25 Cleveland St., Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS. Funeral notice later.
SCOTT, Harriett
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of February 20, 2002, Mrs. Harriett (Hattie) Scott, beloved mother of Mrs. Minnie Graves Gibbs. Late residence 75 Poplar Street, Apt. 2, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 OR 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
ROLLERSON, Leon
The relatives and friends of Mr. Leon Tyrone Rollerson, those of his wife, Mrs. Leslie C. Rollerson, children, Shemequa Ferguson, Leonna Rollerson and Lauren Rollerson, mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Rollerson, stepfather, Mr. Joshua Robinson, brothers and sisters, Darnell Rollerson, Shawn Rollerson, Maurice Banks, Patrice Banks, Jermaine Rollerson, Leon DeShawn Rollerson, LeVar Rollerson, Eddie Hall, Ernest Chaplin, Antwan Taylor, Annette Rollerson, Leanda Rollerson, Cheryl Butler, Charlette Butler, Dionne Rollerson, Tara Chaplin and Chavon Crawley, aunts, uncles are invited to attned his funeral service on Saturday, February 23, 2002 at 12:00 noon in Calvary A.M.E. Church, 2040 Groveland Ave., North Charleston, S.C. Interment Johnson Cemetery. Visitation with the family on Friday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
SMITH, Annette
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Annette W. Smith are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, February 13, 2002, 2 p.m., at St. Barnabus Lutheran Church, 45 Moultrie St., Charleston, S.C. Pastor, Wilford P. Hendricks. Interment, Bethany Cemetery, 10 Cunnington Ave., Charleston, S.C.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Mr. Louis A. Smith, her children, Ms. Angela R. Stent, Mr. Julius H. Stent, Mrs. Voletta Galant (Joel), Mrs. Natasha Gibbs (Leroy), and Mrs. Lois Chapman (Joel), sisters, Mrs. Marilyn W. Allen, Mrs. Edwina W. Lytes (Ernest), Mrs. Leatha Mae Hampton, and Mrs. Deborah W. Joseph (Jerald), her aunt, Mrs. Cecila Brown, God-mother, Mrs. Hortense Jones, eight grandchildren, "Big Brother", Mr. Fred A. Grant, mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Johnson, brothers and sisters-in-law, Mr. Harold Smith, Mr. Charles Johnson, Abdullah Mohammed and Mrs. Joann Stent (Charles), nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Family will receive friends at W.M. Smith-McNeal Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe St., Charlesotn, S.C., from 7 to 8 p.m. "There will be no viewing for the public."
In lieu of flowers, please make all contributions to St. Barnabus Lutheran Church, 45 Moultrie St., Charleston, S.C.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C. (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
BROWN, Josephine
Mrs. Josephine Brown, daughter of the late John Brown and Henrietta Brown Murray, was born June 29, 1904, in Johns Island, S.C.
She was a member of Wallingford Presbyterian Church where she served on the Usher Board faithfully.
Those who will cherish the memory and hope to meet their beloved on the other side are, her daughters, Mrs. Ethel V. Brown (the late Richard A. Brown, Sr.) of James Island, S.C., Mrs. Loiuse Smalls (the late James Smalls) of New York, Ms. Ida Mae Brown (Eugene) of Charleston, S.C., sisters, Mrs. Evelina Robinson (the late Alexander Robinson) of Mt. Vernon, N.Y., the late Louise Brown, brothers, the late Isaac Brown of Charleston South Carolina, the late William Brown of Charleston, S.C., 20 grands, 46 great-grands, 28 great-great grands, one great-great-great-grand, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Friends and family are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, February 23, 2002, at 2 p.m., in Wallingford Presbyterian Church, 705 King St., Charleston, S.C. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Visitation with the family on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m., at the church.
Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954.
COBURN, William
William Clay Coburn, 42, husband of Mrs. Cynthia Gant Coburn of 1520 Dawson Branch Road, Summerville, S.C., died Saturday at a Charleston hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held 12 noon, Saturday, February 23, 2002, at the House of God, Ridgeville - Pringletown Community with Elder Ervin Capers and Elder George Rump, officiating. Burial will be in the Shuler Cemetery directed by LING FUNERAL HOME OF ST. GEORGE (843) 563-3589.
Mr. Coburn was born December 12, 1959, in St. George, S.C., a son of the late Ms. Frances Walters and the late Mr. and Mrs. Ransom Coburn. He was a dedicated member of the House of God in Ridgeville where he served as a member of the usher board, and trustee board. He was a graduate of Harleyville-Ridgeville High School. He was an outstanding truck driver and was employed by Trident CSI prior to his illness.
Surviving are his devoted wife, Mrs. Cynthia Gant Coburn of Summerville, S.C.; one daughter, Ms. Shakeria Coburn of Summerville, S.C.; two sons, William Spencer Coburn of Aberdeen, Md., and Christopher Coburn of Summerville, S.C.; three brothers, Kenneth (Mary) Walters of St. George, S.C., James Walters of Summerville, S.C., and Johnathan Bell of Tampa, Fla.; four sisters, Wilhelmenia (John) King of Ridgeville, S.C., Iris (Samuel) Rhett of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Karonia Crosby of Columbia, S.C., and Mrs. Willa Walters Jackson of Opalocka, Fla. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
CARLSON, Ruth
Ruth Hills Carlson, 80, of Charleston, passed away, Tuesday, February 13, 2002, at her residence, after fighting a battle with cancer. Mrs. Carlson was born Saturday, July 30, 1921, in Grand Rapids, Mich. She was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and was stationed with the WAVE Squadron at Parris Island, near Beaufort, S.C. Ruth is remembered for her creativity and gardening skills. She won numerous awards year after year for her flower arrangements at the Antelope Valley Fair in Lancaster, Calif. She was also an avid doll collector and doll maker. Ruth is survived by a son, Adam Chase, a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Tracy Harler, a daughter and son-in-law, Kristine and Bruce Bromberger, a son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Jennifer Carlson, son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Peggy Carlson, a son Christopher Carlson and ten grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at 2065 Church Creek Dr., Springfield Subdivision, West Ashley. The funeral service will be Saturday, February 23, 2002, at 11 a.m., in Old St. Andrews Parish Episcopal Church. Burial will be in the churchyard cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name, may be made to Odyssey Health Care, 3870 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. 766-1365.
SIMCOX, Olof
Olof Griggs Simcox, 77, of Goose Creek, died Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at his residence.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 24, 2002, graveside, at Carolina Memorial Gardens, directed by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.
Born in Crossville, Tenn., he was a son of the late Elbert and Martha Ellen Wilson Simcox. He was retired from the U.S. Navy. Mr. Simcox was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Anne Simcox and a daughter, Janet Simcox. Survivors include daughters, Diane Baldwin of Summerville and Margaret Bowers of Alexandria, Virginia; a sister, Valeria Hall of Crossville, Tenn.; brothers, Carl Simcox of Michigan and Frank Simcox of California; grandchildren, Trish Baldwin and Bruce Baldwin, both of Summerville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation, 100 Executive Center Dr., Columbia, S.C. 29210.
