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WEIK, Lillie
Lillie Varner Ferrer Weik, 70, of St. Johns Bethel Road, Moncks Corner, S.C., an assistant locksmith and co-owner of Weik's Locksmith Service, died Tuesday in a Charleston hospital.
The funeral will be 11 a.m., Friday morning, March 1, 2002, in the Gateway Community Church. Interment will be in the Williams Cemetery. Friends may call at Gateway Community Church from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, February 28, 2002. Directed by DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER.
Mrs. Weik was born July 4, 1931, in Moncks Corner, S.C., a daughter of John Varner and Martha Burbage Varner. She was a council member of the Wassamassaw Indian Tribe and a foster parent. She was a member of Gateway Community Church.
Surviving are, her husband, Russell Cassell Weik; three daughters, Magdalena "Maggie" Gunter of Perry, Fla.; Raymond "Rae" Ferrer-Klocek of Manchester, N.H., Amy Weik Going of Moncks Corner, S.C.; four sons, Dr. Larry Ferrer of Fort Mill, S.C., Jose Farmer of Tallahassee, Fla., John Edwin "Eddie" Weik and Russell Christopher "Chris" Weik, both of Moncks Corner; two sisters, Ruby Calimag and Gracie Bugauison, both of Moncks Corner; and 13 grandchildren.

POLING, Kathleen
Kathleen E. "Pat/Pattie" Westover Brigham Poling, 82, of Goose Creek, went to be with her Lord, Sunday, February 24, 2002. Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, at the Goose Creek Church of God (Goose Creek Worship Center) directed by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. Inurnment will be private.
Born in Westover, Penn., she was a daughter of the late Kenneth M. and Florence Leonard Westover. Mrs. Poling was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a member of the Goose Creek Church of God. She was predeceased in death by her first husband, Robert W. Brigham, who, as a member of the 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles", jumped into Normandy and later gave his life in action; and two brothers, Samm Leonard and Bruce L. Westover.
"Grandma", as she was affectionately and commonly known by all, is survived by a daughter, Darla B. "Baby" Brewer and her husband Phillip "Sonny Nic" of Goose Creek; a son, Gerald "My Jerry" Brigham and his wife Emmi, of Coupeville, Washington; sisters, Marie L. Vlasak of Vestal, N.Y., and Donna Lee Craig, of Towanda, Penn.; brothers, William W. Westover of Waverly, N.Y., Ross C. Westover of Maine, N.Y., and James A. Leonard of Oakdale, Louisiana; five grandchildren, Sharon "Barbie Doll" Cone, Erik Gerald Brigham, Ingrid Brigham Williams, Lisa "Grandma's Precious Darling" Jones and Kristen "Lambie" Lash; nine great-grandchildren, Trey, Brandon, Jordan, Lauren, Caleb, Christian, Logan, Evan, and Dylan; nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, and Ethel Songer, (a close friend whom she considered a sister); she was the former wife of Daniel C. Poling of Round O.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Goose Creek Church of God, 124 Redbank Rd., Goose Creek, S.C. 29445 or to Southern Care Hospice.
The family will be receiving those wishing to pay their respects from 7-9 p.m. Friday at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.

CAPERS, SR., Alvin
Entered into eternal rest on February 26, 2002, Mr. Alvin K. Capers, Sr. Late residence, 632 Wateree Drive, Charleston, S.C.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Alvin K. Capers, Sr., those of his wife, Mrs. Lucille Bennett Capers and children, Bennett Capers, Alvin K. Capers, Jr. (Pamela) and Valbea Dixon (Myrick) are invited to attend his committal services Friday, March 1, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Street, Suite 504, Charleston, S.C. 29406.

WORSHAM, Paul
FLORENCE, S.C. - Paul W. Worsham, 85, of 1032 S. Edisto Drive, Florence, S.C., died Tuesday afternoon, February 26, 2002, at his residence after an illness.
Mr. Worsham was born in Clarendon County, S.C. a son of the late Hugh Yancy and Corrie Mae Webber Worsham. He was a graduate of Olanta High School and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II having served 4 years in the European Theatre. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He retired in 1982 after 43 years as the Southern Division Forester for Carolina Power and Light Company.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Victoria Worsham.
Surviving are his wife, Frances Marguerite Johnston Worsham of Florence; 2 brothers, Charles M Worsham and Hugh McBride Worsham both of Florence; 1 sister, Sibyl W. Farmer and her husband Epp Farmer of Florence; 2 nieces, Pamela E. Farmer and Dale Worsham both of Florence; 1 nephew David E. Farmer and his wife, Mary Farmer of Florence; 3 great-nieces and nephews and 1 great-great-nephew.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the First Presbyterian Church. Entombment will follow in the Florence Memorial Gardens Mausoleum directed by STOUDENMIRE-DOWLING FUNERAL HOME.
The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 700 Park Avenue, Florence, S.C.

BOND, Kate
Kate P. Bond, 80, of Charleston died Wednesday, February 27th at a local hospital. Born in Ray City, Ga., to the late John T. and Fannie Kirby Peacock. Mrs. Bond was married to the late Alfred F. Bond for 20 years. Mrs. Bond was a graduate of Oglethorpe School for Nurses. She served in the United States Navy during WWII as a nurse. Mrs. Bond later retired from Medical University of South Carolina after 28 years of being a registered nurse. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and the American Nurses Association. Mrs. Bond is survived by her three sons, Kirby Bond and wife Barbara of Charleston, Paul Bond, and Michael Bond both of Charleston. Also survived by three grandchildren, Lora Franks of Summerville, Ryan Bond and Justin Bond both of Charlotte, N.C. Two great-grandchildren also survived Mrs. Bond, Brendan Franks and Amanda Franks both of Summerville. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, February 28th with a Rosary service at 7 p.m. at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 1st at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery.

COOKSEY, Ethel
The relatives and friends of Ethel Cooksey, those of her children, Joann Cooksey, John Cooksey and Andrew Smalls and sister, Rebecca Hicks are invited to attend her funeral services, Friday, March 1, 2002, at 10 a.m., at Shiloh AME Church, 172 Smith St. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church on Friday at 9:30 a.m. Interment, Coffin Point Cemetery, St. Helena's Island, S.C.

LEHDER, Bernard
CHESAPEAKE - Bernard Lehder, Lt. Col. USAF Ret., died, February 26, 2002 in his home.
Mr. Lehder, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y. He was a retired Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Air Force with service in World War II, Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He also retired as Director of Human Resources at Johns Hopkins Medical School in Baltimore, Md.
Survivors include his wife, Blanche Lehder; a daughter, Marty Lehder Jackson and husband Charles A. of Isle of Palms, S.C.; three step-daughters, Charlene Knowles of Chesapeake, Virginia Walters of Manassas, Va., Sharon Williams of Palatka, Fla.; a step-son, Robert Moore of Charlotte, N.C.; grandchildren including Wiley H. Jackson.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, in Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth by Rabbi Arthur Z. Steinberg. Entombment will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Johns Hopkins Medical School in Baltimore, Md., or the Chesapeake, Virginia Fire and Rescue Department.

LACKEY, Gertrude
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan B. Lackey are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter, Thursday, at 2 o'clock, in the Church of Holy Communion. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

BOTT, Robert
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 24, 2002, Robert Alan Bott, residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services at the graveside in Magnolia Cemetery, Saturday, at 3 o'clock.
Mr. Bott was born June 15, 1923, in Ridgewood, N.J., the son of William Walter Bott and Leda Stark Bott. He was a retired Vice President with Young and Rubicam Advertising Agency. He was a graduate of the University of Virginia and served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during W.W.II.
He is survived by three sons, Brian David Bott of Waikola, Hawaii, Eric Duncan Bott of Honolulu, Hawaii, Daniel Christopher Bott of Petosky, Mich.; four daughters, Kathleen Anne Platt of Kula, Hawaii, Martha Duschene Murphy of Truckee, Calif., Aimee Shannon Joyaux of Muncie, Ind., and Sarah Virginia Bott of Portland, Ore.; seven grandchildren, his former wife, Emily Ann O'Neil Bott of Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii.
Memorials may be made to Virginia Student Aid Foundation, P.O. Box 400833, Charlottesville, Va. 22904-4833.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

CLEAVER-WORK, C.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lovell Work are invited to attend the Memorial Services of the latter, Saturday, at 4 o'clock, in Keller Hall at the Circular Congregational Church. Burial services will be private.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

MESSERVEY, Elsie
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of February 26, 2002, Elsie Stramm Messervy, widow of Edward Melchers Messervey. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services, Friday, at 2 o'clock in St. Johannes Lutheran Church. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Wednesday, between 5 and 7 o'clock.
Mrs. Messervey was born August 26, 1915, in Charleston, S.C., the daughter of Herman A. Stramm and Elise Thees Stramm. She was a member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church. She graduated from Stokes Business School. She was a retired teller with Citizens and Southern National Bank.
Her daughter, Wanda M. Welch of Charleston, S.C.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren survive her.
Memorials may be made to Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 1605 Harborview Road, Charleston, S.C. 29412.

FELDER, JR., William
Departed this life, Saturday, February 23, 2002, at Largo, Md., William H. Felder, Jr., son of the late Margaret Mitchell and William H. Felder, MD. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Thompson Felder, his son, Hance H. Felder, a daughter Christina Felder, a step-son, Michael Thompson, a granddaughter, Kendelle Christina Felder, two nieces, Lynn F. Chappelle and Kathy F. Wright, Denver, Colo., and his cousin Felder C. Hutchinson, of 1258 Harrow St., Charleston, S.C. 29407. Memorial services at JENKINS FUNERAL HOME, Landover, Md., Saturday, March 2, 2002. Condolences may be sent to 1004 Trebing Lane, Largo, Md. 20870.

WHITE, Julia
DUNWOODY, GA. - Mrs. Julia Baker White, 83, died Tuesday, February 26, 2002. Services will be Friday, March 1, 2002, 11 a.m., at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home Chapel, Chesterfield, S.C. Interment, Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Chesterfield, S.C.
Mrs. White was born in Florence County, S.C., a daughter of the late Boyce Warlie and Edith Gaskins Baker. She was a graduate of Breneau College and was a former legal secretary and tax preparer. Mrs. White was a member of Chalcedon Presbyterian Church in Cumming, Ga. She was married to the late William Thurman White and was also preceded in death by two sons, Stewart White and Christopher White, two sisters, Clara Baker Leach and Marie Baker Prescott, and by a brother, B.W. Baker.
Survivors include, one sister, Thelma Baker Taylor of Charleston, S.C., also a number of nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home, Friday, prior to the service, 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
MILLER-RIVERS-CAULDER FUNERAL HOME, CHESTERFIELD, S.C. 843-623-2449.

BOYLES, Clyde
ALLENDALE - Mr. Clyde Willard Boyles, died Wednesday afternoon at his residence in Bluffton after an extended illness. He was 82.
Mr. Boyles was born in Allendale on October 4, 1919 the son of the late Jamie Boyles and Lucille Boyles Harden. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Allendale where he was an Honorary Deacon.
Surviving are 1 sister, Sarita B. All of Bluffton; 2 brothers, J.W. Boyles of Augusta, Ga., Dr. Richard E. Boyles of Hilton Head. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Allendale with burial following in the Swallow Savannah Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday morning from 12:00 until the hour of services at Smith-Rhoden Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church of Allendale. SMITH-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.

MCKNIGHT, Odom
With regret, we inform you that Mr. Odom Billy McKnight of 427 Longleaf Street, Summerville, S.C., entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 26, 2002. The beloved father of Ms. Mary R. McKnight, Evangelist Lillie M. Simmons (Alfred), Mr. Ernest McKnight (Hattie), Prophetess Darlene McKnight, Mr. Kenneth McKnight (Dora), Ms. Andrea McKnight, Mr. Blunder Mohammad, Ms. Frankie Robinson all of Summerville, S.C., Ms. Willie Mae McClenny (Lionel) of Detroit, Michigan, Mr. Robert McKnight (Mary) of Hampton, S.C., Mr. John Martino, Albany, N.Y. and Mr. Benny Haynes of Dorchester, S.C. Funeral notice will be announced later by AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME. Phone 873-2310.

LARSEN, Mary
The relatives and friends of Rev. and Mrs. Canon Knud Anthon Larsen, III, are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Thursday at 11 o'clock in St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 18 Thomas Street.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

CARTER, Burtis "Pete"
Funeral services for Burtis J. "Pete" Carter will be private. Interment, Riverview Memorial Park. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Thursday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Palmetto Hospice, P.O. Box 50820, Summerville, S.C. 29485.

PAPPAS, Jimmy
Jimmy Lee Pappas, 69, of Charleston, S.C. was born in Asheville, N.C. He was the son of Lenny Davis and Arthur Demitrius Pappas. He died on February 24, 2002 from complications from surgery. Mr. Pappas showed strength and courage that touched the hearts of all who knew him. There will be a void where he once was. We know not why he is gone, but we do know he is at peace with the Heavenly Father. Mr. Pappas attended Sand Hill High School in Asheville, N.C., where he won a football scholarship to attend Western Carolina University, where he graduated in 1955. Mr. Pappas had an outstanding career as a Marine Corps fighter pilot, served four tours of duty in The Republic of Vietnam and retired from the Marine Corps in 1973. After a successful business career in Beaufort, S.C. he moved to Charleston in 1985, and was involved in the commercial real estate business from then until his death. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Helen Lee Pappas, grandson Nicholas A.J. Davis and his best friend Vista Anne Grayson. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 28th at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 67 Anson Street, Charleston. Military honors will follow. Burial will be at a later date in Riverside Cemetery, Asheville, N.C. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth Street, 722-8371 is serving the Pappas family.

PROVEAUX, Norman
The relatives and friends of Mr. Norman Charlie Proveaux, widower of Maggie Louise Proveaux are invited to attend his funeral this afternoon at 2 o'clock in James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Entombment will be in Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: The Church of God of Prophecy Building Fund, 407 North Magnolia Street, Summerville, S.C. 29483.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.

DRAKE, Julia
TAMPA, FLA. - Memorial services for Julia "Julie" Lee Drake will be 4:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, March 3, 2002, in Old All Saints Church at Pawley's Island. A music memorial will precede the service beginning at 4 o'clock. Inurnment will follow in the Churchyard under the direction of the GEORGETOWN CHAPEL OF MAYER FUNERAL HOME.
Miss Drake died Friday, February 22, 2002, in a Tampa hospital.
The family suggests memorials to Midway Fire Department or Pawley's Island/Litchfield Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 749, Pawley's Island, S.C. 29585.

LEWIS, Elise
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of February 26, 2002, Elise L. Lewis, wife of James A. Lewis. Residence, Charleston, S.C.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Lewis are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Friday morning, March 1, 2002 at 9:30 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel, Thursday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Lewis was born in Charleston, S.C., the daughter of Henry T. Bloomingburg and Sue Viard Bloomingburg. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
Surviving are her husband of Charleston, S.C.; one son, William J. Ahlgrim of North Charleston, S.C.; one brother, Bruce A. Bloomingburg of Charleston, S.C.; one granddaughter, Candice L. Moore of Hollywood, S.C.; two great-grandchildren, Chandler and Skyler Moore of Hollywood, S.C.

BLANTON, James
James Wallace Blanton, 75, of Summerville, S.C., died Monday, February 25, 2002 at a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held at Parks Funeral Home Chapel, Thursday morning, February 28, 2002 at 10 o'clock. Burial will be held at Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Tamassee DAR School, P.O. Box 8, Tamassee, S.C. 29686 or the Step Up Inc., 171 Parsonage Road, Summerville, S.C. 29483.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.

CROMER, Harvey
Harvey Cromer, 62, husband of Patricia Baker Cromer, of Ladson, S.C. died Monday, February 25, 2002 at a local hospital.
Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.

BENNETT, Isaiah
The relatives and friends of Mr. Isaiah Bennett are invited to attend his funeral services on Friday, March 1, 2002 1pm, at Morris Brown AME C hurch, 13 Morris Street, Charleston, S.C. Rev. Joseph Darby, Pastor. Interment Bethel AME Church Cemetery, McClellanville, SC.
Mr. Bennett is survived by his sister and brothers Mrs. Inez B. Vanderhost (James), Mr. Edward Bennett, Sr., Mr. Marsh Bennett and Mr. George Bennett (Mildred), his devoted companion for many years, Mrs. Rosetta Simmons, step-son, Mr. Bernard Grant, a host of nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mr. Bennett will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 2 Radcliffe Street Charleston, S.C. on Thursday, February 29, 2002 from 12-5 pm and at the Church from 6:30-8pm where the family will receive friends.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-McNEAL FUNERAL HOME INC. (843) 722-3676 1-800-924-5659 or e-mail a memorial message at Wmsmbc2@aol.com.

BENNETT, Isaiah
HERBERT U. MACK AMERICAN LEGION POST 241: OFFICERS AND MEMBERS, and Auxiliary. You are requested to meet at Morris Brown A. M. E. Church 13 Morris St. Charleston, S.C. This Thursday February 28, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. to honor our departed Comrade Isaiah Bennett.
By order of:
Harry Brown, Post Commander
Helen Rivers, Auxiliary President

COOKSEY, Ethel
The Sons and Daughters of Olive Branch Society are requested to be in attendance to show our last respect to our departed Sister Ethel Cooksey 6p.m. at Fielding Home For Funeral. 122 Logon St.
By Order of
Agnes T. Blue, Pres.
Margaret Greemble, Secty.

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