MCNEILL, Jr., Frank
Entered into eternal rest Saturday morning March 16, 2002, husband of Lillie Stratacos McNeill, residence Charleston, S.C.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. McNeill, Jr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 GLENN MCCONNELL PARKWAY, CHARLESTON, S.C., Monday, March 18, 2002, at 3 o'clock p.m. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel at 2 o'clock until time of service.
Mr. McNeill was born in Charleston, S.C., July 22, 1914, the son of Frank T. McNeill, Sr. and Monie Thomson McNeill. He was retired from Coca Cola Bottling Co., Sales Manager and retired from Food Service, Inc. He was a member of Ashley River Baptist Church. Mr. McNeill graduated the Citadel, Class of 1938 and was a member of the Hall of Fame. He was a founding member and first secretary of the Citadel Brigadier Club. He served in the U.S. Army as a Lt. Col. during WWII, receiving the Bronze Star during the China Theater. Mr. McNeill was a member of the Elks Lodge #242 of Charleston, S.C., the Charleston Rifle Club and a Mason.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Frank T. McNeill, III of St. George, S.C. and Robert J. McNeill of Charleston, S.C.; three daughters, Patricia Anne Rebber of Isle of Palms, S.C., Dawn Zerangue of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. and Debbie Lybrand of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; one sister, Mary Brown of Indianapolis, Ind.; 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; predeceased by his first wife, Evelyn Burris McNeill.
Memorials may be made to Ashley River Baptist Church, 1101 Savannah Hwy., Charleston, S.C. 29407.
MCNEILL, Jr., Frank
CHARLESTON LODGE NO. 242, B.P.O. ELKS: The officers and members are invited to attend the funeral services of our late life member, Frank T. McNeill, Jr., in J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, Monday afternoon, March 18, 2002 at 3 o'clock.
By Order Of:
LeRoy R. Baker, Sr., Exalted Ruler
Horace E. Miller, Jr., Secty.
LUCAS, Jr. Lawrence
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of March 15, 2002, Thomas Lawrence "Lukie" Lucas, Jr., husband of Gail Ferguson Lucas, residence, Sullivan's Island, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawrence Lucas, Jr., are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Monday, at 11 o'clock in St. Philip's Episcopal Church. Interment, Churchyard. Memorials may be made to South Carolina Center for Birds of Prey, P.O. Box 1247, Charleston, SC 29402. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
COSTE, Dorothy
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of March 15, 2002, Dorothy Wooley Coste. Residence, James Island, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Services Monday, March 18, 2002 at 10 o'clock in Fort Johnson Baptist Church. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Ste. #504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
RICHARDSON, Lymus
Entered into eternal rest on March 18, 2002, Mr. Lymus Richardson, beloved husband of Mrs. Viola Richardson, father of Ms. Ida Pinckney, Ms. Ethelia Richardson, Ms. Marleen Pyatt, brother of Ms. Ethel Holmes, Mr. William H. Richardson, Mr. Cornelius Richardson, Jr., Ms. Ophelia Harrison and Mr. Earl W. Richardson. Late residence 1929 Camp Road, James Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
ROBERTS, Billy
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of March 18, 2002, Mr. Billy S. Roberts, husband of Margie White Roberts. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner.
MURRAY, Mattie
Mattie Mae Gadson Murray, 87, of Grover, S.C., died Saturday, March 16, 2002, in a Walterboro hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m., at St. Mark Baptist Church (Texas Community). Burial, directed by BROWN & SON FUNERAL HOME, will be in St. Luke's Cemetery.
Mrs. Murray was born in Dorchester County a daughter of the late Johnnie and Chisee Primus Gadson. She was a member of St. Mark Baptist Church and was married to the late Adele Murray.
Surviving are, five children, Gertrude Martino of Grover, S.C., Luellen Fleming, Brooklyn, N.Y., Ebenezer (Johnnie Lee) Wade, Grover, S.C., Bertha Salley, Walterboro; Carlie (Carrie Lou) Murray, Grover, S.C., two sisters, Minnie Lee Heyward and Maebelle Street, St. George, S.C., two brothers, Eddie (Corine), Gadson, and Arrie (Clementine) Gadson, a host of grandchildren.
BUTLER, Mary
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 17, 2002, Mrs. Mary Hartwell Butler, residence, 71 Society St., Charleston, S.C. She is the devoted wife of Mr. George E. Butler, the sister of Mrs. Florine Williams and Mrs. Lucinda Beckett.
W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C., will announce the funeral services (843) 722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
LINGARD, Joseph
The relatives and friends of Mr. Joseph Monte Lingard are invited to attend his funeral services on Wednesday, March 20, 2002, 1:30 p.m., at New Israel Reformed Episcopal Church, 69 Simmons St., Charleston, S.C. Rev. Willie J. Hill, officiating. Interment, Monrovia Cemetery, Charleston, S.C.
Mr. Lingard is survived by his mother, Mrs. Magaline L. Green (Clinton), brothers and sister, Mr. Antwione Lingard, Mr. Clinton Green, Jr., and Ms. Clinque Green, grandparents, Mrs. Minnie L. and Mr. Cumsey Brown, and Mrs. Gloria Green, aunts, uncles, grandaunts and uncles, special friend, Miss Belinda Suggs of Charlotte, N.C., and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mr. Lingard will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C., on Tuesday, March 19, 2002, from 2 to 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
BAKER, Helen
Helen M. Baker, 87, of Summerville, widow of Thomas H. Baker, died Sunday evening in a local hospital.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2002, at 11 o'clock in St. Theresa The Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial will be private. Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville, from 6 until 8 o'clock, this evening where a Prayer Vigil will be held at 7 o'clock.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church Building Fund, 1101 Dorchester Road, Summerville, S.C. 29485.
Mrs. Baker was born March 15, 1915, in Bouckville, N.Y., a daughter of the late George Mosher and Kathryn Bosch Mosher. She attended El Camino College in Torrance, Calif. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, bingo, traveling and gardening. She retired as an assembler in the aerospace industry having worked with Hughes Aircraft & the Northrop Corporation. She was a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church.
Surviving are, one daughter, Barbara Jean Baker Lane of Summerville; two sons, Timothy Edward Baker of Lake Havaso, Ariz., Robert John Baker of Norco, Calif.; one sister, Martha Stores of Clifton Park, N.Y.; ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
SCARBOROUGH, Gloria
Gloria Cuzzell Scarborough, 72, of Charleston, died Monday, March 18, at her residence. Born in Charleston to the late Anthony Aloysius and Gertrude Davis Cuzzell. Mrs. Scarborough was married to the late Harry Lawrence Scarborough, Jr. She was a 1946 graduate of Bishop England High School, a member of the Shepherd Center of Charleston, Notre Dame Club of Charleston, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority of 50 years, a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, Nativity Leisure Club, Charter Member of the Perpetual Adoration Society, and a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. After many years of service, Mrs. Scarborough is survived by her son, Harry L. Scarborough, III, of Charleston, four daughters, Ann S. Robertson of Charleston, Trudy S. Coffey of Charleston, Ruth S. Baker and husband Rodney of Charleston, and Bobbi Scarborough Harrell and husband Larry of Rome, Italy. Also survived by four grandchildren, Michael E. Coffey, Jennifer M. Baker, Jonathon T. Baker, and Mark S. Robertson all of Charleston. The family will receive friends, 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, with a Rosary Service starting at 8:30 p.m., at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 21, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to either the Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., N. Charleston 29405, or the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Building Fund, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston, 29407.
DAVIS, William
Coach William R. Davis "Bill," died March 17, at a Savannah, Ga., hospital.
A native of Union, S.C., he received his B.S. degree from Johnson C. Smith University and his Master's Degree from Indiana University. He was the current head football coach at Savannah State University. Coach Davis loved working with young people.
Survivors are, Mrs. Amy Thompson Davis of Charlotte, N.C.; son, William R. Davis, Jr., of Albany; daughter, Tomeka Davis and son-in-law, Radcliff Quarterman of Savannah; sisters, Betty Gilliam and Debra Clayton.
Funeral services for Coach Davis will be held on Friday, March 22, 2002, from St. Philip A.M.E. Church, located on Martin Luther King Blvd., Savannah, Ga. The time of service is 11 a.m.
Burial on Saturday, March 23, 2002, in Union, S.C., in St. Paul Cemetery.
Call SIDNEY A. JONES FUNERAL HOME for funeral arrangements (912) 234-7226.
Remembrances to Savannah State University.
WASSON, Dale
Dale Richard Wasson, age 73, of Charleston, died Monday, March 18, 2002 at a local hospital.
Born in Burlington, Iowa, he was the son of the late Walter and Mary Jackson Wasson. Mr. Wasson was a graduate of the Citadel and was a retired Civil Service employee, and a member of Advent Lutheran Church. Mr. Wasson was a Mason, past member of the Dorchester Lodge, a member of the Elks Club and a member of the VFW.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Walters Wasson of the home, one daughter, Cindy Wasson of Charleston, three sons, Jimmy Wasson, Bobby Wasson, and Stevie Wasson all of Charleston, one sister, Bonnie Bowers of Burlington, Iowa, also, one adopted daughter, Barbara Russ of Charleston, two grandchildren, Tonya Duck, Robert Wasson, Jr. and one great-grandson, Chris Duck, numerous nieces and nephews and one special niece Kim Crownover of Charleston. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29406. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society 5900 Core Rd., Suite 504, N. Charleston, S.C. 29406, or to Advent Lutheran Church, 3347 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.
DEBERRY, Alma
Alma Elizabeth Freeman DeBerry, 90, widow of Albert Pierre DeBerry died Monday, March 18, 2002 in Charleston. Mrs. DeBerry was born Wednesday, October 25, 1911 in Lake City, S.C. the daughter of John and Elizabeth Cook Freeman. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at the Graveside, Mt. Hope Cemetery, Florence, S.C. Friends may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., this Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Surviving are two sons, Philip F. DeBerry and Albert P. DeBerry, Jr. both of James Island, a daughter, Ayn D. Yarnell of James Island, a brother, Lawson W. Freeman of Manning, S.C. and five grandchildren, Roger M. Utley of Baltimore, Md., Holiday F. Abernathy of Sullivan's Island, Dr. S. Nicole DeBerry, Philip F. DeBerry, Jr. and Tracy Geene all of Charleston. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
DUCHENE, Julian
Julian Andrew "Andy" Duchene, 40, of Chandler, Az., died March 14, 2002 at his residence. A native of Charleston, S.C. Mr. Duchene was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was presently attending college.
He is survived by his parents, Alfred Henry and Lorena Knisley Duchene, a brother and sister-in-law, Alfred Henry and Lois M. Duchene; three sisters and brother-in-laws, Mary Duchene and John B. Waring of Charleston, Melanie Duchene and Rubin F. Santos of North Charleston, and Lorena and Kevin M. Ballard of Charlotte, N.C. His maternal grandmother, Lorena Knisley of Charleston, also survives him. Vigil services will be held at the funeral home Thursday, March 21, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. with visitation to follow. A memorial mass will be held Friday, March 22, 2002 at 12:00 p.m. in Nativity Catholic Church. Arrangements MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 105 Wentworth St.
JOHNS, Cecil
WALTERBORO - Mr. Cecil E. Johns, 84, of 121 Sharon Drive died Monday at a Colleton Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel of the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Quesenberry officiating. Interment with Masonic Rites will follow in Glendale Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Johns was born in Colleton County, a son of the late Elden Johns and Janie Saulsberry Johns Hiott. He retired after 21 years as a senior master sergeant with the U.S. Air Force. Having served in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He also retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard. He was a former Chief Warrant Officer in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. He attended the First Assembly of God, was a member of the Mariner Masonic Lodge #2, A.F.M. and was a member of the American Legion Post #0284. He was first married to the late Nora Strickland Johns.
Surviving are his wife, Cora Lee Crosby Johns, a step daughter, Jo Ann Smith of Walterboro, a step son, Bobby Lee Hiott of North Charleston, two sisters, Martha H. Andrews of Walterboro and Janie H. Gorman of Graham, Washington, 7 step-grandchildren, 13 step-great-grandchildren, one step-great-great-grandchildren, his caregivers, Sarah Laursen and June Hiott, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Effie Hiott.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.
Memorials may be made to Colleton County Relay for Life, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
BARRINEAU, Virginia
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of March 16, 2002, Virginia B. Barrineau, widow of Charles Henry Barrineau, Jr. Residence, North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Thursday morning, March 21, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at STUHR'S WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL Thursday evening from 5 until 7 o'clock.
Mrs. Barrineau was born in Manning, S.C., the daughter of Robert R. Barrineau and Lillian Jones Barrineau. She was a member of West Ashley Southern Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Manning High School. She was a charter member of the Sandhurst Garden Club and the Election League of Charleston.
Surviving are one daughter, Kay B. Simms of Marietta, Ga.; one son, Charles H. Barrineau, III of Charleston, S.C.; two brothers, Robert R. Barrineau, Jr. of Charleston, S.C. and Clyde Barrineau of Kingstree, S.C.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to The American Heart Association of S.C., 215 East Bay Street, Suite 204, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
SHOKES, J. Quentin
MARINERS LODGE NO. 2: A Special Communication will be held at the Masonic Temple, 1285 Orange Grove Rd., Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to our late brother, J. Quentin Shokes. The funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at the Grace United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Live Oak Memorial Gardens where there will be a Masonic Service.
John E. "Jack" Daniel, W.M.
Patrick Squires, P.M., Secty.
BALDWIN, Linda
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Linda D. Baldwin of Huger, South Carolina beloved wife of Mr. James W. Baldwin, Jr. and mother of Collette Lockwood Brown, Moncks Corner, South Carolina; James Baldwin, III and Jiovanna B. Rivers of Huger, South Carolina and Levelton Baldwin of Columbia, South Carolina invite you to attend Mrs. Baldwin's funeral services on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Stewart Chapel United Methodist Church of Huger, S.C. Interment Lavance Cemetery, Huger, S.C. on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 viewing from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Community Funeral Home Chapel. You may call COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME, 445 North Highway 52, Moncks Corner, S.C. (843) 761-3970.
WATKINS, Shadric
Entered into eternal rest on March 16, 2002, Mr. Shadric Tajuan (Pick) Watkins, beloved father of Marques Grampus and Shadric Tajuan Watkins, Jr., son of Ms. Brenda Roceshell Watkins and Mr. Quentin Ernie Bellinger and grandson of Mrs. Catherine Bellinger-White. Late residence 3943-F Hilliard Drive, North Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
VEREEN, Betty
HARLEYVILLE - Mrs. Betty Lou Boyd Vereen, 54, of 320 Second Bend Road, Harleyville, S.C., died Saturday in a Charleston hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at the Elem Missionary Baptist Church, Harleyville, S.C. with Rev. McKinley Ravenell, officiating. Burial will be in Dorchester Cemetery, Dorchester, S.C., directed by Ling Funeral Home of St. George. (843) 563-3589.
Mrs. Vereen was born August 24, 1947 in Harleyville, S.C., a daughter of Mrs. Bertha Addison Boyd and the late Ellis Boyd, Sr. She was a member of the Elem Missionary Baptist Church and attended the former Jenkins Hill High School of Harleyville, S.C. She was a former employee of the Coastal Center at Ladson where she worked for 27 years.
Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Bertha Addison Boyd of Harleyville, S.C., one daughter, Mrs. Shatoya Simmons of Charleston; one son, Eric J. Mack of Harleyville, S.C., two brothers, Ellis Boyd, Jr., and Curtis Boyd, both of Harleyville, S.C. She is also survived by two grandsons and numerous other relatives and friends.
The family hour will be held Tuesday evening March 19, 2002 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Elem Missionary Baptist Church, Harleyville, S.C.
EVERETT, William
William L. (Larry) Everett, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and spouse of Fran McGregor, died on Friday, March 15, 2002 at a local hospital.
Larry, son of Jess and Patsy Everett, was born on August 13, 1952 in Gary, Ind. He attended Indiana University and was a former Police Officer in Winter Green, Fla. Larry was a District Manager for Scotchman Convenience Stores out of Charleston, S.C.
Larry is survived by his spouse; his parents; his two sisters, Julie and Linda; and his four children, Joey, Melanie, Stacey and Nick.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 150 Wentworth St., Charleston, S.C. on Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 4 Carriage Lane, Suite 302, Charleston, S.C. 29407. The Everett family is being served by the CREMATION CENTER OF CHARLESTON.
MCCANICK, Jr., R.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Roosevelt "Peanut" McCanick, Jr., and those of his children, Tyrek Ward, Jalin Sprow and Brittney Drayton, parents, Mr. Roosevelt McCanick, Sr. (Emma) and the late Mrs. Alena B. McCanick, brother, Darrell G. McCanick (Tina), sisters, Maritza Burmudez (Sal), Audrey Cochran (Robert), Sandra Gilliard (Henry), Arlene McCanick, Dorene Green (Nelson), Alexandria Middleton (Shaunn), Monica Green and Samone Green, fianc‚e, Angel Johnson, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services, Wednesday, March 20, 2002, 1 p.m., at Greater St. Mark AME Church, 6253 Old Jacksonboro Road, Parkers Ferry, S.C. Interment, Church Cemetery. Rev. C.C. Shaw, officiating. Remains will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 12 noon until the hour of service. Family will be receiving friends this evening (Tuesday) at Greater St. Mark AME Church from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "Chapel of Peace," 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.
SHOKES, J. Quentin
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Quentin Shokes are invited to attend the funeral service for the former, Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at 2 p.m., in Grace United Methodist Church. The burial will be in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Grace United Methodist Church, 1601 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, S.C. 29414, (843) 766-1621. Funeral arrangements are by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. 766-1365.
RADCLIFF, Lee
Truman Dean "Lee" Radcliff, 77, of Summerville, S.C., died Saturday, March 16, 2002, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at Parks Funeral Home Chapel, Tuesday morning, March 19, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Burial will be held at Plantation Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
