RIDDELL, Derek
Derek Grant Riddell, 17, died February 20, 2002 in Dorchester County.Funeral services will be held Monday morning, February 25, 2002, in Parks Funeral Home Chapel at 11 o'clock. Burial will be private. Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C. Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
SHULER, Cobia
MT. PLEASANT - Ms. Cobia Bell Shuler, 73, of Mt. Pleasant formerly of Holly Hill, died Saturday morning in a Mt. Pleasant nursing home.Memorial services will be announced by AVINGER FUNERAL HOME, HOLLY HILL.Ms. Shuler was born in Orangeburg County a daughter of the late Isaac Bell and Mrs. Elouise Griffin Bell. She was a retired secretary and she was a graduate of Holly Hill High School.Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Ronald (June) Herzog of Mt. Pleasant; a granddaughter, Mrs. Ted (Angela) Oliver of Reno, Nev., and a grandson, Dr. Christopher Herzog of Columbus, Ohio.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box K, Aiken, S.C. 29802.
WATTS, Nellie
GEORGETOWN - Nellie Jane Watts, 86, died Friday, February 22, 2002, in a Georgetown hospital.Miss Watts was born in the Sampit Community of Georgetown County on August 24, 1915, a daughter of the late James Pringle Watts and Eliza Rebecca Roberts Watts. She grew up in the Sampit Community and lived most of her life there. Miss Watts was a Licensed Practical Nurse and retired after 29 years employment with Georgetown Memorial Hospital.Miss Watts was a member of Georgetown Pentecostal Holiness Church and the Women Ministries of the church. She was also a former missionary in South Africa and Costa Rica.Surviving are, a brother, Robert O. Watts, Sr., of Georgetown; a sister, Louise W. Keller of Georgetown; and a number of nephews and nieces.Miss Watts was predeceased by, four brothers, Thomas H. Watts, Marion L. Watts, James P. Watts, and Rev. Jack D. Watts; and a sister, Eva W. Morris.Funeral services will be 11 o'clock, Monday morning, February 25, 2002, in Georgetown Pentecostal Holiness Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Clide E. Glover. Burial will follow in Sampit United Methodist Cemetery under the direction of the Georgetown Chapel of MAYER FUNERAL HOME.The family will receive friends at the funeral home from three until five Sunday afternoon, February 24, 2002.
ROOF, Henry
WINNSBORO - Memorial services for Henry Marvin Roof, 73, of 175 Oxner Road will be conducted, Monday, February 25, 2002, at 2 p.m., from Emmanuel Chapel at BARR-PRICE FUNERAL HOME of Lexington with the Rev. Leon Rawl and Vicar Brad Bellah officiating. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church Building Fund, 1130 St. Peter's Church Road, Lexington, S.C. 29072.Mr. Roof died February 22, 2002. Born in Columbia, a son of the late Talley and Irene Hoyt Roof. He was retired from Bell South, was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and was an avid deer hunter and fisherman.Surviving is his wife, Nancy "Betty" Roof of Winnsboro; sons and daughter-in-law, Michael and Teresa Bickley, Russell Bickley, all of Lexington, and man's best friend, his precious "Noodle;" brother Eugene "Gene" Roof, Winnsboro; sisters, Janelle Brown, Cayce; Helen Culpepper, West Columbia; Betty Woodward, Conway; grandchildren, Casey, Jesse and Chloey Bickley.
BRADEN, L. Leroy
Lynn Leroy "Roy" Braden, 62, of Crestwood Dr., Moncks Corner, S.C., owner and operator of Braden Trucking, died Friday in a Charleston hospital.The funeral will be at 1 p.m., Monday afternoon, February 25, 2002, in the Moncks Corner Pentecostal Holiness Church. Interment will be in the JacksonCemetery. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., this Sunday evening.Mr. Braden was born September 14, 1939, in White Hall, Ill., a son of Lynn Oliver Braden and Goldie Anderson Braden. He was a member of the Moncks Corner Pentecostal Holiness Church.Surviving are, his wife, Betty Mizzell Braden; four daughters, Melody Braden of Hardin, Ill., Melinda Mellor of White Hall, Ill., Peggy Dreher and Glenda Mitchum, both of Moncks Corner; three sons, Clarence Harwell, Glen Harwell, and Gary Harwell, all of Moncks Corner; a sister, Lois Hunnicut of Roodhouse, Ill.; two brothers, Neil Braden of Jacksonville, Ill., and William Braden of Geneva, N.Y.; and 26 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
RETHERFORD, Charles
Charles Richard Retherford, age 16 of North Charleston, died Friday, February 22, 2002 at his home.Born on November 8, 1985 in Beaufort County, he was a son of Paul and Frances Bomar Retherford. He was a student at Stall High School where he was a member of the Air Force Jr. ROTC and the Jr. Bowlers League.Surviving are his parents of North Charleston, five sisters: Paula Nayman, Mary Retherford, Rose Connor, Joyce Connor, Elizabeth "Izzy" Retherford, all of Charleston; one brother, Jeff Retherford of Aiken. Also, his maternal grandmother Frances Bomar of Charleston, paternal grandmother, Nancy Retherford of Louisville, Kentucky. Funeral services will be on Monday, February 25, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. The family will be receiving friends on Sunday from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 1237 Gadsden Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201. CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.
KELLY, Wilhelmenia
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Mrs. Wilhelmenia Simmons Kelly, 80, of Summerville, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 23, 2002. Sister of Mrs. Willie Mae Linning, Mrs. Julia Ketchen and Mrs. Annie Lee Black; sister-in-law of Mrs. Daisy Limehouse and Mrs. Louise Simmons. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 BRYAN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C., and PHONE (843) 871-1528, FAX (843) 832-9240.
CARTER, Sallie
Sallie Fleetwood Wall Carter, 91, of North Charleston, died Thursday, February 21, 2002 at a local hospital. Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery.Born November 6, 1910, in Marion County, she was a daughter of the late Edwin L. and Mary Alice Rowell Wall. Mrs. Carter was a member of Cooper River Baptist Church and a volunteer at Baker Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon B. Carter.Survivors include, a daughter, Mary Evelyn Huggins of N. Charleston; a son, Robert Louis Carter of Dallas, Texas; a brother, Clarence Wall, of Charleston; five grandchildren, Mary Alice McClure, Cathy Alma McLean, Cheryl Lynn Vorlop, Deborah Ann Zirkle and Christine Anita Duncan; and eight great-grandchildren.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Rd., N. Charleston, S.C. 29406. The family will be receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday night at the funeral home.
THOMAS, Mellie
Entered into eternal rest on February 22, 2002, Mother Mellie Williams Thomas, the beloved mother of Reather Bell Williams, Ila Mae Wilson, Benether Graham, Christine Ellis and Joe Louis Thomas, sister of Manzy Fulmore. Late residence 5412 Kay Street, North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
ANANIA, Lisa
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas M. Anania, Jr. are invited to attend the memorial services of the later in Crossroads Community Church, 505 Gahagan Rd., Summerville, Monday afternoon, February 25, 2002 at 1:00 o'clock. Interment will be private. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL. Memorials are suggested to Crossroads Community Church, 505 Gahagan Road, Summerville, S.C. 29485.
PEEK, Johnnie
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Walker Peek are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL this (Sunday) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C., 29406.
FOLEY, Francis "Frank"
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foley are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Sunday afternoon, February 24, 2002 at 1 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Sunday afternoon from 12 o'clock (noon) until time of service.
MONTAGUE, Hess
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 22, 2002, Hess Waring Jenkins Montague, widow of Robert Latane' Montague. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services at the graveside, Sunday at 3 o'clock in Magnolia Cemetery. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.Mrs. Montague was born July 24, 1914 in Charleston, S.C., the daughter of John Thomas Jenkins and Hess Lebby Jenkins. She was a member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church and a former member of the Thursday Club. In Asheville, N.C., she was a member of All Soul's Episcopal Church, the Junior League of Asheville and the Colonial Dames. She had been past President of Asheville Day Nursery, the Asheville Community Theater, and the French Broad River Garden Club. She was a graduate of Ashley Hall and the College of Charleston.She is survived by a daughter, Constance Montague Baldwin and her husband, J. Gilbert Baldwin of Charleston, S.C.; a brother, John T. Jenkins, Jr. of Charleston, S.C. and several nieces and nephews.Memorials may be made to Bishop Gadsden Resident Assistance Fund, 1 Gadsden Way, Charleston, S.C. 29412, or the Confederate Home and College, 162 Broad Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
SHARP, Betty
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of February 22, 2002, Betty Joyce Lively Sharp, wife of Robert E. Sharp, residence North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial of the former Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. in Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will be held in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Rosary will be recited at 6 o'clock.Mrs. Sharp was born October 10, 1931 in Chattanooga, Tenn., daughter of Rufus H. Lively and Mary Thompson Lively. Mrs. Sharp was a member of The Cathedral Church of St. John the Baptist and the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post #147.She is survived by her husband of N. Charleston, three daughters, Deborah S. Bray of N. Charleston, Sharon S. Scott of Baldwinsville, N.Y., Tina St. Green of Leesville, S.C., one son, Robert E. Sharp, Jr. of N. Charleston, one brother, David Lively of Chattanooga, Tenn., one sister, Eva Dove of Chattanooga, Tenn., eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
JOHNSTON, Irene
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie H. Johnston are invited to attend a Celebration of life for the former, Sunday, February 24, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 3:00 o'clock. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at STUHR'S MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, Sunday one hour prior to service.In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to New Tribes Missions, 1000 East First Street, Sanford, Fla. 32771-1487.
SHULER, Cobia
Graveside memorial services for Ms. Cobia Bell Shuler, 73, of Mt. Pleasant formerly of Holly Hill will be 3 o'clock Wednesday in the Holly Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. David Brien will officiate.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box K, Aiken, S.C. 29802.
POULNOT, Helen
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 24, 2002, Helen Killey Poulnot, widow of Julian M. Poulnot, residence Sullivans Island, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services at the graveside Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens Tuesday morning, February 26, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Friends may call Monday between 5 and 7 o'clock at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Mrs. Poulnot was born April 13, 1917 in Reed City, Mich., daughter of Raymond Marshall Killey and Gertrude Parkhurst Killey. Mrs. Poulnot was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Julianne K. Poulnot of Charleston, S.C. and two nephews, John M. Killey of Columbia, S.C. and Robert E. Killey of Atlantic Beach, Fla.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 5 Clifford Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
JOHNSON, Frank
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 24, 2002, Frank James Johnson, husband of Brenda Bowick Johnson, residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Tuesday, February 26, 2002, at 2 o'clock, Ashley River Baptist Church. Friends may call, Monday, from 5 o'clock to 7 o'clock at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
Mr. Johnson was born March 25, 1936, in Charleston, S.C., son of Frank McClever Johnson and Lena Elizabeth Chandler Johnson.
Mr. Johnson was a member of Ashley Rivers Baptist Church.
Mr. Johnson is a 1963 graduate of College of Charleston with a B.S. He received his Master of Theology at the New Orleans Baptist Seminary in 1969. He attended the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received his Master of Social Work in 1972 at the University of Tennessee where he was also a Clinical Chaplain. He served in the Coast Guard. He was the Director of Outpatient Clinic for the Veterans Administration Hospital, Beaumont, Texas, for 27 years. He worked at Sam Rittenburg Mental Health Clinic, Charleston, S.C.
He is survived by his wife of Charleston, S.C., two daughters, Dr. Christine Louise Hunter of N. Charleston, S.C., and Denise Lena Johnson Cupick of Myrtle Beach, S.C., one grandson, Lee Andrew Cupick of Myrtle Beach, S.C., one brother, Robert E. Johnson, Charleston, S.C., niece, Beth Dennis of Charleston, S.C., and several other nieces and nephews.
MESSENKOPF, Richard
SANTEE - Mr. Richard E. Messenkopf, 65, of 140 Wateree Dr., Santee Cooper Resort, died Saturday in an Orangeburg, SC hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 7 PM Tuesday, February 26, 2002, in Hope Lutheran Church, Vance, SC with Dr. Dean Piper officiating. Burial will be private.
Mr. Messenkopf was born in Westchester, NY a son of the late Eugene Messenkopf and Helen Holden Messenkopf. He was an Army veteran and a real estate developer. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Messenkopf of the home; son, Richard Messenkopf of Winston-Salem, NC; daughter, Audrey Lavelle of Matthews, NC; brothers, John Messenkopf of Lincoln Park, NJ, and Gene Messenkopf of Pleasantville, NY; sister, Eileen Jordan of Laguna Niguel, CA; grandchildren, Adam and Leah Messenkopf and Kristen Lavelle.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 6604, Columbia, SC 29260.
AVINGER FUNERAL HOME of Holly Hill, SC is in charge arrangements.
FREEMAN, Annette
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of February 23, 2002, at a local hospital, Mrs. Annette Kennedy Freeman, Mr. Henry Freeman, aunt of Mrs. Barbara J. Kennedy Felder, Eddy Albert Felder, Dora E. Smith, Steven B. Kennedy, Lela R. Peoples, Willie M. McDonald, Magdalene K. Simms and Wilson L. Kennedy. Late residence, 6898 Ward Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29406. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, 4784 Gaynor Ave., North Charleston, S.C. (843) 744-7511. Funeral notice to be announced later.
SHERRARD, Valine
Valine Liner Sherrard of Goose Creek, S.C., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of Sunday, February 24, 2002. Her funeral service will be conducted at 1 o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 6 until 8 p.m.
Valine was born in Ruston, La., the daughter of the late Luncie and Stella Taylor Liner. She was the widow of late Andrew "Handy Andy" Sherrard who preceded her in death in November 2000.
She is survived by her son, Russell Sherrard of Sacramento, Calif., and her daughter, Brenda Sherrard of Nashville, Tenn. She leaves five grandchildren, Jennifer Sherrard of Covina, Calif., Jessica Perdue of Citrus Heights, Calif., Sara Duggan of Sacramento, Calif., Michael Mann of Nashville, Tenn., and Steven Mann of Texas. Four great-grandchildren and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Edwin (Lucille) Liner of Shreveport, La., also mourns her loss.
PLUMMER, Annie
Mrs. Annie Mae Addison-Plummer, daughter of the late Annie Jenkins and the late Mattie (Mamie) Hodges, entered into eternal rest on February 21, 2002. The mother of Joseph (Deloris) Addison, Horace (Linda) Addison, Isaac (Bettie) Addison, John (Priscilla) Addison, and the late Jeanie Mae Addison, Mrs. Annie Mae Addison-Plummer will be laid to rest on Tuesday, February 26, 2002, at 1 p.m. Funeral services will be held at St. Peter United Methodist Church, St. George, S.C.
BROWN AND SONS FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
GANNAWAY, Michael
Michael Morgan Gannaway, 57, of Duluth, Ga., died February 23, 2002.
He is survived by, wife, Carol Gannaway of Duluth, Ga.; son, Michael Morgan Gannway, Jr., of Andrews, S.C.; daughters, Milissa Gannaway Horton of Greenville, S.C., Casey Lee Webster of Alpharetta, Ga.; brother, John D. Gannaway of Gordonsville, Tenn.; four grandchildren.
Mr. Gannaway attended Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tenn. He attended Georgia Tech on a baseball scholarship, he was a retired engineer for the Georgia Department of Transportation with 34 years of service, most recently he was consultant for R.K. Shah and Associates and was an avid fisherman.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 26, at 2 p.m., at Roswell Presbyterian Church, 755 Mimosa Dr., Roswell, Ga. 30075 (770) 993-6316. The family will receive friends Monday, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the American Parkinson Disease Association, P.O. Box 49416, Atlanta, Ga. 30359. CROMWELL BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, Norcross, Ga. (770) 448-5757.
TIMMERMAN, Sarah
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of February 23, 2002, Sarah King Timmerman. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Sarah Timmerman are invited to attend her graveside funeral services at Christ Church in Adams Run, S.C., Tuesday afternoon, February 26, 2002 at 3 o'clock. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
Mrs. Timmerman was born in Edisto Island, South Carolina, the daughter of Lawrence O'Hear King and Minna Rosa Bailey King. She was employed as a secretary at the Department of Agriculture. She was a member of Christ Church in Adams Run. She was a graduate of North High School.
Surviving are one brother, Everett King of Yonges Island, S.C.; six nieces, Betty Garvin of Yonges Island, S.C., Harriet Van Norte of Decatur, Ga., Ginny Lee of Charlottesville, Va., Roseanne Jones of Yonges Island, S.C., Connie Puckett of Yonges Island, S.C., and Molly Austin of Summerville, S.C.; one nephew, Everett King, Jr. of Yonges Island.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Hospice of Charleston, Inc., 3896 Leeds Avenue, Charleston, S.C. 29405-7443 or to Christ St. Paul Cemetery, P.O. Box 420 Hollywood, S.C. 29449.
UNSELL, Ellen
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 24, 2002, Ellen Louise H. Unsell, widow of Harry Delbert Unsell. Residence, North Charleston, South Carolina. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial services in Cherokee Place United Methodist Church, Tuesday morning, February 26, 2002 at 11 o'clock. A private inurnment service, at Pisgah United Methodist Church in Florence, S.C. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
Mrs. Unsell was born August 3, 1906 in Florence County, S.C., the daughter of the late Johannas William Hoffmeyer and Sarah Elizabeth Stewart Hoffmeyer. She was a graduate of McLeod Nursing School in Florence, S.C. and Lander College. She retired as a registered nurse from McLeod Hospital in Florence. Mrs. Unsell was a Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Bradley Bible Class and Allen Vickery Circle of Cherokee United Methodist Church.
Surviving are three sisters, Johanna Marie Hoffmeyer and Elizabeth H. Edwards of North Charleston, S.C. and Margaret H. Sullivan of Charleston, S.C. and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cherokee Place United Methodist Church, 2105 Cosgrove Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
HOBBS, Harold
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Colonel Harold Widenhouse Hobbs, USAF retired, 83 of 46th Ave. South, died Saturday February 23, 2002 at Myrtle Beach Manor.
Colonel Hobbs was born November 21, 1918 a son of the late Robert Hopkins and Ethel Widenhouse Hobbs.
Colonel Hobbs retired from the United States Air Force after thirty-four years of service. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Civil Actions Medal. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed city engaging in city political affairs. Colonel Hobbs was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and moved to the area from Fort Worth, Texas in 1972.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-one years, Nell McLoud Hobbs and a son Robert Craig Hobbs both of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., and a sister, Pat Freeze and her husband Hugh of Lexington, S.C.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2002 at MCMILLAN-SMALL FUNERAL HOME with Dr. Paul Wood officiating. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway, S.C. with full military honors.
Visitation will be Monday February 25, 2002 from 12:30-1:45 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Coastal Carolina Chapter, and P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, S.C. 29416.
WEST, Melissa
COLUMBIA - Graveside services for Melissa Owings West, Ph.D., 45 of Columbia will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Greenlawn Cemetery, Great Falls, S.C., conducted by Rev. C.O. Belk, Jr. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME of West Columbia is in charge. Dr. West died Thursday, February 21, 2002. Born in Tampa, Florida, she was the daughter of Linda Carole Nunnery Paul and the late Roy Bailey Owings, Jr. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. Formerly of Great Falls, she had been a local resident for 39 years. Dr. West was formerly employed with New Hope Midlands. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, American Psychological Association and received her doctorate from the University of South Carolina.
Surviving are her mother and step-father, James Moses Paul, Jr.; brother, Roy Bailey Owings, III of North Charleston; one aunt, two uncles and several cousins. The family will be at 100 Melody Lane, Cayce, S.C.
