SKINNER, Josie
DUBLIN, N.C. - Josie Bellwood Skinner, 87, died Friday, March 1, at Bladen County Hospital. She was a devoted and loving partner in ministry with her husband for over 46 years and celebrated 64 wonderful years of marriage with him.
Graveside service was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 3, at Elizabethtown City Cemetery.
Survivors include, husband, Reverend James Don Skinner of Dublin; daughter, Gayle S. Brown and husband Gene, of Elizabethtown; son, Gerald Skinner and wife, Joann of Jacksonville; sister, Bonnie Rhodes of Shreveport, La.; sister, Dorothy Birkhoff of Greenville, S.C.; sister, Johnnie Gettys of Columbia, S.C.; brother, Melvin Bellwood of Greenville, S.C.; four grandchildren, Reggie Skinner of Raleigh, Dr. Gene Brown II, and wife Cynthia of Charleston, S.C., and Matthew Brown and Emily Brown of Raleigh; two great-grandchildren, Mary Peyton Brown and Samuel James Brown of Charleston, S.C.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 400 Oberlin Road, Suite 208, Raleigh, N.C. 27605.
A KINLAW SERVICE.
HOLCOMBE, Rebecca
Rebecca F. "Becky" Holcombe, of Goose Creek, died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in Hanahan. Born November 23, 1915, in Parlors, S.C., she was the daughter of Benjamin and Evelyn Felder (nee Parler). Mrs. Holcombe was a homemaker, and nurse. She and her late husband, Carl T. Holcombe, owned and operated Holcombe's Garage and Body Shop in North Charleston. She was a member of the Goose Creek United Methodist Church and St. Johns United Methodist Church, Johns Island. She is survived by her son Carl T. Holcombe, Jr., and his wife, Marina of Goose Creek; and two granddaughters, Jessica Holcombe and Michelle Stanley. Funeral services will be held, 11 a.m., Friday, March 8, 2002, in the chapel of MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd. Interment will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, at Jerusalem Cemetery, Santee, S.C. The family will receive friends, Thursday, March 7, 2002, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
MANNING, Walter
Mr. Walter Martin Manning, 67, died Monday, March 4, 2002.
Mr. Manning was born in Colchester, Vermont, a son of the late Gerald Vernon and Elizabeth Ann Davies Manning. He was retired warehouse manager with Global Associates and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include, one daughter, Lori Manning of Patrick, S.C.; three granddaughters, Nikki Manning of Patrick, S.C., Tara Manning and Dena Manning of Charleston, S.C.; three brothers, George Manning, Howard Manning, and David Manning; one sister, Geraldine Marquardt.
MILLER-RIVERS-CAULDER FUNERAL HOME, CHESTERFIELD, S.C. 843-623-2449.
TUMOLO, Mae
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of March 4, 2002, Mae Ola B. Tumolo, widow of Carmen Tumolo. Residence, North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Friday morning, March 8, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Inurnment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel, Friday morning from 10 o'clock until time of the service.
Mrs. Tumolo was born in Harleyville, S.C., the daughter of Jacob John Bilton and Lillie Mims Bilton. She was a strong supporter of the VFW Post 3142 and the Ladies Auxiliary where she was a lifetime member.
Surviving are three daughters, Greta T. Riley, Nita Ann Judy, and Esther Rose Brown all of Charleston, S.C.; three sons, Anthony C. Tumolo and Robert L. Tumolo both of Charleston, S.C. and Lawrence V. Tumolo of Santee, S.C.; two sisters, Mellie Britt and Myrtle Roberson both of Charleston, S.C.; ten grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The S.P.C.A., John Ancrum Society, 3861 Leeds Avenue, Charleston, S.C. 29405.
WEISBROD, George
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of March 4, 2002, George Joseph Weisbrod, widower of Grete Theresia Pusch Weisbrod. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Friday afternoon, March 8, 2002 at 2 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel, Thursday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
Mr. Weisbrod was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Edward Weisbrod and Gussie Glass Weisbrod. He was a retired electrician with the Charleston Naval Shipyard. He was a Christian. He served with the Eighth Army Air Force in WWII.
Surviving are one daughter, Steffanie Bradham of Charleston, S.C.; two grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
FULTON, Alma
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of March 4, 2002, Alma Price Fulton, widow of Pete W. Fulton. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services Wednesday at 12 noon at the graveside in Bethany Cemetery. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
She was born September 16, 1916 in Walterboro, S.C., the daughter of Lee Montagu Beach and Minnie Bootle Beach.
She is survived by 4 nieces: Ray Z. Risher, Billie Z. Renken, Jackie Z. Snell and Margaret Z. Richey all of James Island, S.C.; one nephew: Harvey Zetrouer of Hollywood, S.C.
LUKENSOW, Raymond
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lukensow are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL this (Wednesday) morning at 11:30 a.m. Entombment will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel.
BANOV, Rita
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of March 4, 2002, Rita Landesman Banov, wife of Dr. Leon Banov, Jr. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Dr. and Mrs. Leon Banov, Jr., are invited to attend the Funeral Services of the latter in Beth Elohim Temple, Thursday at 2 o'clock. Interment, Beth Elohim Cemetery, Huguenin Avenue. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Wednesday, between 5 and 7 o'clock.
Mrs. Banov was born December 7, 1920 in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of Henry Landesman and Blanche Maybaum Landesman. She was a graduate of Goucher College, Baltimore, Md., with a pre-med major. She participated on the boards of the USO Travelers Aid, Families Services, the Community Chest (now the United Way), the Charleston Chapter of the American Red Cross (vice-president in charge of volunteer services), the Charleston Chapter of the American Cancer Society, the Charleston Museum, and Porter Gaud. As a member of the venerable Ladies Benevolent Society, she was made an honorary life member, she was historian and president of the South Carolina Medical Alliance. She served as president of the Southeast Federation of Temple Sisterhoods and Board Member of the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods. She became the first woman to be elected president of the Temple K.K. Beth Elohim Congregation and served as president of the National Council of Jewish Women. Another distinct honor, she was the first woman to be elected to membership in the historic Hebrew Orphan Society, which was founded in 1801. For her efforts for Hadassah, she received its Myrtle Wreath Award. She also served on the evaluation committees for both the Jewish Community Center and the Charleston Jewish Federation and headed the latter's Jewish Community Relations Committee.
She is survived by her husband of Charleston, S.C.; a son, Alan Banov of Kensington, Maryland; a daughter, Jane B. Bergen of Arlington, Virginia; 2 brothers, Arthur Landesman of Boca Raton, Florida and Herbert Landesman of West Covina, California; 4 grandchildren, Jessica L. Banov, Rachel K. Banov, Leah S. Bergen and Joel H. Bergen.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Congregation Beth Elohim, 86 Hasell Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401 or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5845 Richmond Hwy., Suite 630, Alexandria, Virginia 22303.
MIKELL, John
THE INTERDENOMINATIONAL USHER COUNCIL NO 1 OFFICERS AND MEMBERS: Are requested to meet at Morris Brown AME Church 13 Morris St to pay our last Tribute of Respect to our deceased Brother John Mikell on Wednesday, March 6, 2002 6:30 P.M. and you are requested to meet Thursday, March 7, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at the Church for Funeral Services.
By Order Of
Bro. Willie White, Pres.
Sis. Mae Ella Gregory, Secty.
MIKELL, John
BOAZ LODGE NO 309 F.&A.M. PRINCE HALL AFFILIATION: you are requested to meet at the Masonic Temple 145 St. Phillip St. to pay our last tribute of respect to our deceased brother John Mikell on Thursday, March 7, 2002 at 11:30 A.M. The craft will assemble at Morris Brown A.M.E. Church on Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at 6:45 P.M. for a quiet hour with the Family Members. The craft is fraternally invited.
By Order Of:
Thomas Nesbitt Jr., W.M.
Joseph Capers, P.M., Secty.
FITZGERALD, Richard
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Fitzgerald are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial of the former, Wednesday, March 6, 2002 in Christ Our King 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, MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to St. Vincent dePaul Society, Christ Our King Catholic Church, 1122 Russell Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 or The Franke Home, 1885 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.
HANLON, Ellen
The relatives and friends of Ellen Duval Moore Baynard Hanlon, widow of Percival Whaley Baynard and Admiral Byron Hall Hanlon, are invited to attend her graveside memorial services in The Church of the Nativity Cemetery, Union, SC, Wednesday at one o'clock. Memorials may be made to St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 142 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401.
ROWELL, James
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Rowell are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Wednesday, 2 o'clock, in West Ashley Southern Methodist Church. Interment, Summerville Cemetery, Summerville. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
MURRAY, James
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James Murray are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Thursday at One O'clock, in St. James United Presbyterian Church (USA). Interment, Churchyard. Friends may call at the Church one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
SMITH, Harold
The relatives and friends of Mr. Harold Smith, Jr., and those of his children, Mrs. Lisa Brown (Charles), Mrs. Leslie Russell (Eric), Mrs. Tonatte Mitchell, Shedrick Smith, Vernon Smith, Sr.; his mother, Mrs. Ethel Smith, his siblings, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins are invited to attend his funeral services on Friday, March 8, 2002, at 2 p.m., in Morning Star Baptist Church, 19 Norman St., Charleston, S.C., with inhumation following in Johnson Cemetery. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags, Inc., on Thursday afternoon, from 2 until 5 p.m. Mr. Smith will repose in Morning Star Church from 6 until 8 p.m. A quiet hour with family members will be observed from 7 until 8 p.m. Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
WILLIAMS, Rebecca
Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 6, 2002, Mrs. Rebecca W. Williams of Pineville, S.C., wife of Mr. Walter Williams of Pineville, S.C.; mother of Mr. Isiah Earl Williams, Mrs. Mary E. James, Mrs. Bernice B. Houston of Pineville, S.C., Mr. Sandy J. Williams of Bowman, S.C. and Mrs. Gloria Jean Gethers of St. Stephen, S.C.; sister of Mrs. Gloria Morgan of New York, N.Y. and Mr. Arthur Washington of Pineville, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
SPRUELL, SR., Wilbert
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Mr. Wilbert Spruell, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday evening, March 6, 2002. Late residence, 119 Gallashaw Road, Summerville, S.C. Husband of Mrs. Hattie Spruell, father of Wilbert Spruell, Jr., Veronica Council, April Spruell, Michael Spruell, and brother of Willie Spruell. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 BRYAN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C. 29483. PHONE (843) 871-1528, FAX (843) 832-9240.
GRANT, Margaret
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 5, 2002, Mrs. Margaret "Mag" Simmons Grant of 238 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, S.C. She is survived by her loving husband, Mr. William Grant, Jr., her beloved children, Nathaniel "Bernie" Grant, and Vernell D. Grant-Harney, her loving sister, Mrs. Viola S. Bonaparte and brother, James Simmons of Charleston, S.C. Funeral arrangements will be announced by FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954.
PETERSON, Catherine
Entered into eternal rest on March 6, 2002, Mrs. Catherine Peterson, beloved mother of Jerome Harvey and Shirley Ball, daughter of Mrs. Cammie Boyd, sister of Ms. Ollie M. Jones. Late residence, 138 Hester Street, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
WARREN, Barbara
HAMPTON, S.C. - Mrs. Barbara "Bobbie" Sanders Warren, 73, wife of Homer M. Warren, died Wednesday morning at her residence at 310 Crooked Creek Road in Hampton after an extended illness.
Born April 26, 1928 in Bamberg County, she was the daughter of the late John Benjamin Sanders and Dayton Helen Polk Sanders. Mrs. Warren was a graduate of Ridgeland High School, a homemaker and a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Hampton where she was active in the Women's Missionary Union and was also a member of the choir.
Surviving besides her husband of the home are son and daughter-in-law, Don and Janice Warren of Hampton; daughter and son-in-law, Glynis Warren Ragan and Dr. Francis Avery Ragan of New Orleans, La.; 1 brother, Oswald Sanders of Chambursburg, Pa.; 2 sisters, Letha Sanders Carter of North Charleston and Violet Sanders Gunnells of Mt. Pleasant; 4 grandchildren, Kelli Ragan Franklin of Alexandria, Va., Trey Ragan of New Orleans, La., Drew and Brian DeLoach of Hampton. There are 14 nieces and nephews and 33 great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Hampton, conducted by The Rev. Dr. Greg Clements and directed by PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME of Hampton. Burial will follow in the Hampton Cemetery.
Friends may call at the chapel in Hampton on Thursday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. The casket will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. prior to services.
Memorials may be made to: Palmetto Health Hospice, Box 1123, Bamberg, S.C. 29003.
MCCARTHY, Walter
The relatives and friends of Mr. Walter Joseph McCarthy, husband of Anna May Strobel McCarthy are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Friday, March 8, 2002 at 9 o'clock in St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, Summerville. Rite of Committal with Final Commendation will be in Plantation Memorial Gardens, Moncks Corner.
Friends may call this evening from 5 until 8 o'clock where a prayer service will be held at 7 o'clock.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
STROMAN, Watson
Watson W. Stroman, Jr., 58, of North Charleston died Wednesday, March 5th at his residence. Born in Orangeburg, S.C. to the late Watson W. and Miriam King Stroman, Sr. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Clarke Stroman, and daughter, Debbie Stroman of North Charleston. There will be no services. CREMATION CENTER OF CHARLESTON, 11 Cunnington Ave., Charleston, S.C. 722-2555 is serving the Stroman family.
PHILLIPS, James
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Phillips of Jamestown, S.C., are invited to attend the funeral services for the former 11:00 a.m. this Thursday morning in the Betaw Christian Church. Interment will be in the Phillips Family Cemetery. Friends may call at the church. Directed by DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER.
THORNHILL, SR., Jake
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jake J. Thornhill, Sr., of St. Stephen, S.C., are invited to attend the funeral services for the former, 2:00 p.m. this Thursday afternoon in the First Baptist Church, Bonneau. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the ST. STEPHEN CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME until 12:00 noon and then at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service.
AYERS, Alva
Alva Lee Parker Ayers, 64, of Edgebrook, Dr., Summerville, S.C., died Tuesday in a North Charleston hospital.
The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2002, in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Interment will be in Berkeley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. this Thursday evening.
Mrs. Ayers was born March 10, 1937, in Kingstree, S.C., a daughter of Marvin Eugene Parker and Lillian Miles Parker. She is the widow of Eugene Marion Ayers. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Ayers Memorial Fund, c/o Harristown Road Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1672, St. Stephen, S.C. 29479.
Surviving are four daughters, Linda A. Phillips of St. Stephen, Brenda F. Gill of Norton, Kansas, Debra D. Dantzler of Harleyville, and JoAnne Rourk of Moncks Corner; two sons, Donald Parker of Summerville and Jimmy Ayers of Goose Creek; three sisters, Orie Gause and Bertha Mae Price both of Kingstree, and Mary Lene Nelson of Ladson; a brother, Larry Parker of Summerville; and 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
WASHINGTON, Beverly
Entered into eternal rest on March 5, 2002, Mrs. Beverly Duncan Washington, the beloved wife of Mr. John Washington, daughter of Mrs. Mary Duncan and the late Mr. Richard Duncan, sister of Mr. Albert Duncan, Mr. Jimmy Duncan, Minister Anthony Duncan, Mr. Rodney Duncan, Mrs. Carolyn Pettus, Ms. Gloria Duncan, Ms. Inez Duncan, Mrs. Mary Davis, Mrs. Annette Herrandez and Mrs. Carla Brooks. Late residence 4105 O'Hear Ave., Apt. 6, North Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at 2641 Cardinal Circle, North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
MANNING, Linda
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of March 5, 2002, Linda Dolores Edwards Manning, widow of Earl V. Manning. Residence, Summerville, South Carolina. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her graveside service in Plantation Memorial Gardens, Friday afternoon, March 8, 2002 at 2 o'clock. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL this Thursday evening between 6:00 and 8:00 o'clock. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
Mrs. Manning was born January 10, 1942 in Greenville, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Beatrice Earline Edwards. She was a member of St. James United Methodist Church and a former bookkeeper for Johnson & Wales University.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Gentry Earl and Sherry D. Manning of Summerville, S.C.; Alex Vann and Cindy D. Manning of Goose Creek, S.C.; two sisters, Beverly Bush of Columbus, Ga. and Donna Richardson of Marion, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Gentry Manning, II, Lindsay Manning, Alicia Manning and Alex Manning, II.
