RAHN, Jr., Earl
ISLANDTON - Earl R. "Tootie" Rahn, Jr., 61, a retired security guard with Georgia-Pacific, and husband of Mary Harriott Rahn, died Tuesday at a Walterboro hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, at Rice Patch Christian Church, conducted by Rev. Dale Andrews, Rev. Barney Tuten and Rev. Walter Doyle. Interment will be in the church Cemetery, directed by the Fred Parker Funeral Home.
Mr. Rahn was born June 26, 1940, in Sumter, S.C., a son of the late Earl Renalda Rahn, Sr., and Loveata Murdaugh Rahn. He was a member of Deep Branch Baptist Church in Varnville.
Surviving besides his wife are, two daughters, Renee Bell of Lake City, Fla., and Tammy Rahn of Islandton, three sons, Rudy Rahn of Varnville, Charles Rahn and Johnny Rahn, both of Islandton, three sisters, Edith Mae Polk of Islandton, Frances "Tee" Bunton of St. Helena Island and Linda Tuten of Varnville and eight grandchildren.
Visitation will be held, Wednesday evening, from 6 until 8 p.m., at the FRED PARKER FUNERAL HOME.
POPPAT, Clara
Clara Jackson Poppat, 92, formerly of Summerville, S.C., died March 18, 2002, at a local nursing facility.
Funeral services will be held at Parks Funeral Home Chapel, Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2002, at 1 o'clock. Burial will be in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Parks Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.
Mrs. Poppat was born February 3, 1910, in Orangeburg County, S.C., a daughter of the late Daniel Russell and Georgie Sweat Russell. She was a homemaker and member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Summerville.
Survivors include three daughters, Alma Rhame, Catherine Barfield, and Suzie Oliver, all of Charleston, S.C., 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
INGLE, II, John
John William "Billy" Ingle, II, 68, husband of Shirley Ingle of Summerville, S.C., died March 18, 2002, at a Summerville hospital.
Memorial services will be held at Parks Funeral Home Chapel, Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2002, at 4 o'clock. Burial will be private. Friends may call at Parks Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon from 3 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Lung Association, 1817 Gadsden St., Columbia, S.C. 29201.
Mr. Ingle was born October 8, 1933, in Columbia, S.C., a son of the late V.H. Ingle and Mae Rudloff Ingle. He was a retired owner of Premier Siding Company. Mr. Ingle was a Citadel graduate and Marine Corp veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Hamlet Ingle of Summerville, S.C., a son and daughter, Kim "Ski" Garbini and Bill Ingle, both of Summerville, a brother, Ron Ingle of Murrells Inlet, S.C., a grandson, Michael Garbini and granddaughter, Chandler Ingle, both of Summerville, S.C.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
JOHNS, Cecil
MARINER LODGE NO. 2, A.F.M.: A special communication will be held at the Masonic Temple, 1285 Orange Grove Road at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002 for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to our late brother, Cecil E. Johns. The funeral services will be at BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL Wednesday, March 20, at 3:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Glendale Memorial Cemetery, where there will be a Masonic service at the graveside.
By Order Of:
John E. "Jack" Daniels, W.M.
Patrick Squires, P.M., Secy.
BROWN, Anna
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Anna H. Brown and those of her husband, the late Mr. Ralph R. Brown, step-children, Mrs. Mary Mazyck, Rosemont section of Charleston, S.C., Mrs. Helen Green, Parkers Ferry, S.C., the late Mr. Robert Brown, Jr. (Marie) and the late Mrs. Catherine Barber, step-grands, cousin, Mrs. Thelma Alston, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., other cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services Thursday, March 21, 2002, 1 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 51 Gordon Street, Charleston, S.C. Rev. J.L. Edwards, officiating. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens. Remains will lie in state at the church on Thursday from 12 noon until the hour of service. Family will be receiving friends this evening (Wednesday) at Tabernacle Baptist Church from 7-8 p.m. Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "Chapel of Peace," 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. 559-0341.
SKINNER, Jr., Wardlaw
Wardlaw Edwin "Ed" Skinner, Jr. retired Senior Resident Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and husband of Betty Mace Skinner of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. died Monday, March 18, 2002 in a local hospital. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Skinner are invited to attend the funeral services of the former Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2002 in Salem Black River Presbyterian Church, Mayesville, S.C., at 2 o'clock. Interment will follow in Salem Black River Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock.
Mr. Skinner was born in Mayesville, S.C., a son of Wardlaw Edwin and Mary Rembert Skinner. He was a graduate of Mayesvlle High School, attended USC, and graduated from the University of South Carolina Law School. He was a member of Sigma Nu an Phi Delta Phi Fraternities. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army Air Corps 306th Bomb Group in Thurleigh, England. He flew 22 combat missions over Europe. Mr. Skinner served with the FBI from 1950 to 1979. During his career, he served in Baltimore, Md., Wilmington, Del., New York City, and Charleston, S.C. During his career, he worked and supervised all types of FBI investigations. While in New York, he specialized in organized crime matters. He retired in 1979 as the Senior Resident Agent. After his retirement, he became a private contractor handling National Security background investigations for various US government agencies. He was a member of Salem Black River Presbyterian Church, Mayesville, S.C.
Mr. Skinner was born in Mayesville, S.C., a son of Wardlaw Edwin and Mary Rembert Skinner. He was a graduate of Mayesville High School, attended USC, and graduated from the University of South Carolina Law School. He was a member of Sigma Nu and Phi Delta Phi Fraternities. He was a Veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army Air Corps 306th Bomb Group in Thurleigh, England. Mr. Skinner served with the FBI from 1950 to 1979 in Charleston, S.C. as well as New York. He was a member of Salem Black River Presbyterian Church, Mayesville, S.C.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Mace Skinner of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., two daughters, Jane Mace Skinner of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. and Susan S. (Edward H.) Wilson of Blythewood, S.C., one son, Major W. Edwin Skinner, III, of RAF Mildenhall, UK, and four grandchildren, W.E. (Wes) Skinner IV and Michaela Skinner of RAF, Mildenhall, UK and Shannon and Devin Wilson of Blythewood, S.C.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salem Black River Presbyterian Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 147, Sumter, S.C. 29151 or the charity of ones choice.
SMITH, Bessie
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Bessie Weatherford Smith of Moncks Corner, SC, widow of Edward L. Smith, Sr., are invited to attend her funeral services 2:00 PM this Wednesday afternoon in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Interment will be in the Episcopal Church of the Holy Family. Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service.
HAMMETT, Elliott
CHAPEL HILL, NC-Elliott Hammett, 65, longtime employee of the Veteran's Administration
Hospital in Durham where he was a clinical psychiatrist, died Friday, March 15, 2002 after a brief illness. He was also a professor emeritus at Duke University. After his retirement he worked in New Zealand and for Staffcare in Irving, Texas doing locum tennens work as a psychiatrist. Through Staffcare he worked mainly for Catawba Mental Health Centers in Rock Hill, Lancaster and Chester, SC. He is survived by his wife, Janice, his daughter, Jennifer Owens, her husband, Glenn, two step-sons, Hughes Helm, his wife, Beth and Miles Helm, and five grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother, Wayne Hammett, his wife, Jean, his sister, Ruth Cross, her husband, Dee, and a loving extended family and many kind friends. He requested that no one send flowers but memorials can be made to the North Chatham (NC) Volunteer Fire Department, Chatham County First Health, the Nature Conservancy, or the Evergreen United Methodist Church on U.S. 15-501, Chapel Hill, NC. A memorial service will be held for Elliott at the Evergreen United Methodist Church, Chapel Hill, NC on Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 2:00 p.m.
Arrangements are by the CREMATION SOCIETY OF THE CAROLINAS, Raleigh, NC.
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, SC, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Cook Freeman. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral service at 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at the Graveside, Mt. Hope Cemetery, Florence, SC. 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, SC and five grandchildren, Roger M. Utley of Baltimore, MD, Holiday F. Abernathy of Sullivan's Island, Dr. S. Nichole DeBerry, Philip F. DeBerry, Jr. and Tracy Greene all of Charleston and eight great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Northbridge Baptist Church, 1150 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407. Arrangements by JAMES A McALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
BAKER, Helen
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Helen M. Baker, widow of Thomas H. Baker, are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at 11 o'clock today, in St. Theresa The Little Flower Catholic Church, Summerville. Burial will be private.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church Building Fund, 1101 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC, 29485.
Arrangements by: JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
BARRINEAU, Virginia
The relatives and friends of Virginia B. Barrineau are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC. WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Thursday morning, March 21, 2002 at Eleven o'clock. Entombment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at STUHR'S WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL Wednesday evening from Five until Seven o'clock.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to The American Heart Association of SC, 215 East Bay Street, Suite 204, Charleston, SC, 29401.
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 retired from the Department of Social Services. 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.
STEED, Maxie
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 19, 2002, Mr. Maxie Steed. Residence, 1078 Roosevelt Road, Awendaw, S.C., and 1131 Tommy Lane, Ten Mile Section of Awendaw, S.C. He was the husband of Mrs. Willa Mae Steed. The loving father of Mrs. Joyce Steed-Baldwin, Mr. Robert McNeil (Cassandra) and Mr. Tyrone Brown. The grandfather of Angela Joy Baldwin, Maurice Baldwin, Melonie Baldwin, Shaenese McNeil, Davon McNeil, and Taylor McNeil. The loving brother of Mrs. Ruth S. Gray, Ms. Elizabeth Steed, Mr. Edward "Eddie" Steed, Mr. Bryant Steed, Mr. John Steed and Mr. Arthur Steed (Kathleen). The son-in-law of Mrs. Gertrude Bradley. The brother-in-law of Rev. Anna Lee Steed, Mrs. Vivian Lawrence, Mrs. Jennifer Robinson and Mr. Paul Bradley. The uncle of two special nephews and several other special nieces and nephews, Mr. Jeffrey Steed and Mr. Patrick Steed. The family will be receiving friends at 1078 Roosevelt Road, and 1131 Tommy Lane. W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C., will announce funeral services. 881-4920, 1-800-924-5659, or you may e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
BESS, Mary
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 19, 2002, Mrs. Mary Bess of Huger, S.C. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Benjamin Bess of Huger, S.C.; daughters: Carolyn Bess Brunson, Vertelle Bess, Sarah A. Gibbs, Juanita Bess, Candis Bess Johnson and Carmen Bess Young all of Huger, S.C.; sons: Edward Bess and LaRon Bess both of Huger, S.C.; foster daughter: LaToyah Wright of Pittsburg, Pa.; sisters, Lizzie Kennedy of Denmark, S.C., Charlestine Campbell and Minnie Baker both of Philadelphia, Pa.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
SKINNER, Jr., Wardlaw
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Skinner are invited to attend the funeral services of the former Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2002 in Salem Black River Presbyterian Church, Mayesville, S.C., at 2 o'clock. Interment will follow in Salem Black River Presbyterian Church Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salem Black River Presbyterian Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 147, Sumter, S.C. 29151 or the charity of ones choice.
BROWDER, Doris
GREELEYVILLE - Mrs. Doris Phillips Browder, 83, widow of Garland V. Browder, died Tuesday in a Florence hospital.
Mrs. Browder was born in DeKalb Co. Alabama, a daughter of the late Columbus A. and Audra Hartline Phillips. Mrs. Browder served several terms as Mayor of Greeleyville and was a retired merchant. She was a member of Greeleyville United Methodist Church. Surviving: 1 sister: Mrs. Vivian P. Dyer of Kingstree, and several nieces and nephews including Phillip M. Dyer of Atlanta, Ga. and Doris Audra Dyer of Myrtle Beach. Graveside funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Greeleyville, directed by WILLIAMSBURG FUNERAL HOME.
BARRINEAU, Virginia
The relatives and friends of Virginia B. Barrineau are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC. WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Thursday morning, March 21, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Entombment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at STUHR'S WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to The American Heart Association of SC, 215 East Bay Street, Suite 204, Charleston, SC, 29401.
SWEET, Loree
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Loree Bullock Sweet are invited to attend her funeral service at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Thursday morning, March 21, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Interment will be in Berkeley Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner.
ROBERTS, Billie
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Billie S. Roberts are invited to attend the funeral service of the former at the First Presbyterian Church of Moncks Corner, Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2002 at 2 o'clock. Interment will be private. Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Moncks Corner, 419 West Main Street, Moncks Corner, S.C. 29461.
BLANTON, Ronald
Ronald Lee Blanton, 57, husband of Mona Vaught Blanton, died March 19, 2002 at a Charleston hospital.
Funeral services will be held at Parks Funeral Home Chapel, Friday morning March 22, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Burial will be held at a later date in Woodstock Cemetery in Kentucky. Friends may call at Parks Funeral Home, Summerville, S.C. on Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
Mr. Blanton was born March 18, 1945 in Ohio, a son of the late Luther Blanton and Frances Thompson Blanton. He was a truck driver for Murray Sand Company. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Mona Vaught Blanton of Moncks Corner, two daughters, Amy Blanton of Daniel Island and Chelce Blanton of Moncks Corner, three brothers, Dale Blanton of Delaware, Luther Blanton of Indiana and Bob Smith of Ohio, four sisters, Trudy Ricketts and Beverly Moore both of Delaware, Barbara Perigo of Georgia and Lois Burroughs of Florida. He was predeceased by two brothers Larry Dean Blanton and Luther Gale Blanton.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
POPPAT, Clara
Clara Jackson Poppat, 92, formerly of Summerville, S.C., died March 18, 2002, at a local nursing facility.
Funeral services will be held at Parks Funeral Home Chapel, Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2002, at 1 o'clock. Burial will be in Carolina Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
INGLE, II, John
John William "Billy" Ingle, II, 68, husband of Shirley Ingle of Summerville, S.C., died March 18, 2002, at a Summerville hospital.
Memorial services will be held at Parks Funeral Home Chapel, Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2002, at 4 o'clock. Burial will be private. Friends may call at Parks Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon from 3 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Lung Association, 1817 Gadsden St., Columbia, S.C. 29201.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
OTT, Edna
Edna Boehm Ott, 82, of Charleston, 61 year wife of William "Bill" Ott, Jr., died Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at her residence. Born in Baltimore, Md. to Antone and Mary Miller Boehm. She was a graduate of Patterson High School, a member of Church of the Nativity and a member of Exxon Annuitant Club. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter Patricia Ann Farley of Maumee, Ohio, three sisters, Rita Lantz, Delores Sowinski, and Susan Shacklock, all of Baltimore, Md., four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to attend her visitation Friday, March 22nd from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 6 p.m., at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at Church of the Nativity with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Nativity, Maintenance Fund, 1061 Folly Rd., Charleston, S.C. 29412.
WATKINS, Shadric
The relatives and friends of Mr. Shadric Tajuan (Pick) Watkins, those of his children, Marquise Delvonta Grampus and Shadric Tajuan Watkins, Jr., parents, Ms. Brenda Rochell Watkins and Mr. Quentin Ernie Bellinger of New York, brothers, Corey and Earl Watkins, Quentin Antwan Bellinger of New York, sisters, Crystal T. Bellinger and Catherine Ivy Bellinger of New York, grandmother, Mrs. Catherine Bellinger-White (Samuel) of Columbia, S.C., grandfather, Mr. Willie Joe Harrison, aunts, uncles, grand-aunts, grand-uncle, special friends, Onethia Grampus and China Harley, nieces, nephews and a host of cousins are invited to attend his funeral services, Friday, March 22, 2002, 12 noon at Jerusalem Baptist Church, 3317 Meeting Street, 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 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church 11 a.m. Friday. Interment: New Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery, Wadmalaw Island, S.C.
RICHARDSON, Lymus
The relatives and friends of Mr. Lymus L. Richardson, those of his wife, Mrs. Viola Richardson, children, Ms. Ida Pinckney, Ms. Ethelia Richardson and Ms. Marleen Pyatt, sister, Mrs. Ethel Holmes and Mrs. Ophelia Harrison, brothers, Mr. William H. Richardson and Mr. Cornelius Richardson, Jr., and a host of other relatives are invited to attend his funeral services, Friday, March 22, 2002, at 1 p.m., St. James Presbyterian Church, USA, 1314 Secessionville Road, James Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Remains to the church at 12 noon, Friday. Interment, Church Cemetery.
