MOROSI, Katherine
Katherine Ainsley Morosi, 64, wife of Steven C. Morosi, of Ladson, S.C. died March 22, 2002 at a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held at Parks Funeral Home Chapel, Monday morning, March 25, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Burial will be held at Plantation Memorial Gardens.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Ladson Baptist Church, P.O. Box 47, Ladson, S.C. 29456.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
BYRD, Mary
Mary Elizabeth Morley Byrd, 62, of Charleston, S.C., formerly of Ashville, N.C., died March 8, 2002 in Charleston. She was born in Ashville, N.C., a daughter of the late William Earl Morley and Mabel Florence Dockery. Mary was the mother of Chuck Byrd, and dear sister of the late Julia Gilley (Morley) of Michigan. She is survived by five nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2002, at the Riverbend Baptist Church, 7035 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, S.C. For more information, please call Donna Rudofski at 248-360-0422. The Byrd family is being assisted by the MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 150 Wentworth Street, Charleston, S.C.
CANNADY, Jack
Entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, March 24, 2002, residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Cannady are invited to attend his funeral services, Tuesday morning, March 26, 2002, in Charleston Baptist Church at 11 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR'S WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Monday evening from 7 until 9 o'clock.
Mr. Cannady was born in Macon, Ga., the son of Clarence Megee Cannady and Myrtle Coleman Cannady Freeman. Mr. Cannady was retired as an electrical engineer at the Utilities Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command. He was a 1960 graduate of the Citadel. He was a member of the Association of Citadel Men and the National Association of Corrosion Engineers. He was a member of Charleston Baptist Church. Mr. Cannady also served in the Army.
Survivors include his wife, Shelvy Cameron Cannady, two sons, Jack Ralph Cannady, Jr., and wife Kelly of Andrews, N.C., William Rhett Cannady and wife Susan of Charleston, S.C., two grandchildren, Hunter and Kaley Cannady.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Charleston Baptist Church "Challenge to Build Fund," 13 San Miguel Road, Charleston, S.C. 29407.
MIDDLETON, Simon
The relatives and friends of Elder Simon Middleton are invited to attend his funeral services on Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at 2 p.m., at Olive Branch AME Church, 1734 Hwy. 17 North, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Interment, Mt. Pleasant Memorial Garden.
Elder Middleton is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sue S. Middleton, five daughters, Mrs. Olivia Wright (Elroyd), Mrs. Beatrice Washington (Anthony), Mrs. Melvina Middleton, Mrs. Barbara Elbert (John) and Mrs. Bonnie King (Douglas), one step-son, Mr. Ray Smalls (Karen), one step-daughter, Ms. Frenchie Simmons, four sisters, Mrs. Suzanne Grant, Mrs. Mary Grant (Eugene), Mrs. Eveline Bellinger, and Ms. Eva Middleton, one brother, Mr. Eddie Middleton (Wilhelmina), three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Helen Smalls, Mrs. Veronica Middleton and Ms. Lorraine Gethers, two brothers-in-law, Mr. Lee Smalls and Mr. James Smalls, 17 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Viewing for Elder Middleton will be at the W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C., on Tuesday, March 26, 2002, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and at Abundant Life COGIC, 4062 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, John's Island, S.C., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., where the family will be receiving friends from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. And at Olive Branch AME Church on Wednesday morning from 11 a.m. until time of funeral services. THERE WILL BE NOV VIEWING AFTER FUNERAL SERVICES. Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial message to wmsbmc2@aol.com.
BENSCH, Martha
Martha Elvia Estrada Delgado Bensch died Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Okinawa, Japan. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Swartz Creek. Fr. Amos Wischmeyer celebrant. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-9 p.m. Monday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. A Knights of Columbus Rosary will be prayed 6:30 p.m. Monday, followed by a parish scripture service. Those desiring may make contributions to the College of Charleston Music Scholarship Fund or the charity of one's choice. Martha was born March 13, 1957 in Mexicali, Mexico. She graduated from The College of Charleston and taught school in Charleston. She married Michael R. Bensch on July 27, 1998 in Charleston, SC. Mrs. Bensch was currently working as a social worker at The Women's Shelter at Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan. Surviving are: husband, Lt. Michael R. Bensch; three sons, Bernard and William Krafsig, both of Charleston, SC, Jonathan Krafsig of Okinawa, Japan; mother, Maria Delgado of California; father and mother-in-law, Robert and Rita Bensch of Swartz Creek. She was preceded in death by her father and brother. Friends may share their on line condolences for the family at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by SHARP FUNERAL HOME, Swartz Creek, Mich.
HARE, James
Capt. James O. Hare, 68, of Palatka, died Sunday, March 24, 2002 at his residence following an extended illness. He was a native of Charleston, South Carolina and had been living here for the past 14 years coming from Charleston, South Carolina. As a Civil Service servant he worked as a Coast Guard documentation officer for the 7th Coast Guard District in Key West and retired in 1974. He had also worked as a tug boat captain and a marine surveyor. He had attended St. Mark's Episcopal Church. He enjoyed sailing, traveling, motorcycling and woodworking. He had also built two boats.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James "Molly" and Myrtle Hare.
He is survived by a son, Patrick Michael Hare of Havelock, North Carolina and four grandchildren, Joseph Andrew Hare of Silver Springs, Maryland, Savannah Marie Hare, Caleb Michael Hare and Ashley Victoria Hare all of Havelock, North Carolina.
A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with Rev. Cannon Robert Marsh officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening at Masters Funeral Home, Palatka, from 6 until 8 PM.
Memorial gifts may be sent to St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 200 Main Street, Palatka, FL 32177.
MASTERS FUNERAL HOME of Palatka, Fla., is in charge of arrangements.
GERHOLD, Borgny
CHARLESTON CHAPTER #56, ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral services of our late member, Borgny Constance "Connie" Gerhold, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, Thursday afternoon, March 28, 2002, at 4:30 o'clock.
By order of:
Sylvia C. Blitch, P.M., W.M.
Debbie Holly, P.M., Secretary
GERHOLD, Borgny
MILCAH TEMPLE NO. 77 DAUGHTERS OF THE NILE: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral services of our Past Queen and Life Member, Borgny Constance "Connie" Gerhold in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, Thursday afternoon, March 28, 2002, at 4:30 o'clock.
By order of:
Carolyn Buckhannon, Queen
Delores Jacoby, P.Q., Recorder
GERHOLD, Borgny
PALMETTO COURT #1, ORDER OF THE AMARANTH: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral services of our late member, Borgny Constance "Connie" Gerhold, at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, Thursday afternoon, March 28, 2002, at 4:30 o'clock.
By order of:
Grace McMillan, R.M.
Patricianne Mosier, Secretary
JONES, Sr., Charles
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of Monday, March 25, 2002, Mr. Charles A. Jones, Sr. Residence, 515-B Rutledge Ave., Charleston, S.C. He is the beloved husband of the late Mrs. Erma N. Jones. He is the beloved father of Mrs. Anna J. Frederick (Walter), Ms. Odessa L. Jones, and Mr. Aaron N. Jones. Beloved brother of Mr. Alfred Jones (Thelma), brother-in-law of Mrs. Mae Jones, uncle of Mrs. Carolyn G. Swinton, devoted friend of the family Gloria Green. Funeral notice later. Arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St. (Downtown), Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
ELLIOTT, Joseph
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 25, 2002, Mr. Joseph Nathaniel "Ness" Elliott. Residence, Florence, S.C., formerly of Charleston, S.C. The beloved husband of Mrs. Odessa Elliott, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William and Elizabeth Elliott, the brother of Mrs. Louise Fauntleroy, Mr. William Elliott, Jr., Mrs. Blondell E. Kidd, Mr. Melvin J. Elliott, Mr. Carroll Elliott and Ms. Deadra Elliott.
W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, S.C. will announce the funeral services (843) 722-3676/1-800-924-5659 or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
LEMON, Isaac
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Mr. Isaac T. Lemon entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 25, 2002. Late residence 299 Scotch Range Road, Summerville (Knightsville Section), S.C. Husband of Mrs. Dorothy Lemon; father of Mr. Isaac J. Lemon, Mr. Donald Lemon, and Mr. Gene E. Lemon, all of Knightsville, Mrs. Peggy R. Hill, Mr. Dennis K. Lemon, Mr. Glen Lemon, Mr. Stephen Lemon, and Mrs. Stephanie Howard, all of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Lynne Whetsell, of Savannah, Ga., Mrs. Debbie Sacleux, of Orlando, Fla.; brother of Mrs. Verdell Summers, of Summerville, and Mrs. Virginia McCoy of Knightsville. 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.
BRADFORD, Sr., Earl
The relatives and friends of Mr. Earl W. Bradford, Sr. are invited to attend his funeral services on Wednesday, March 27, 2002, 12 noon at Morris Brown AME Church, 13 Morris Street, Charleston, S.C. Rev. Joseph Darby, pastor. Interment, church cemetery.
Mr. Bradford is survived by his former wife, Mrs. Odessa S. Bradford, his children, Mr. Earl W. Bradford, Jr. (Angela) and Mr. Anthony M. Bradford (Luthonia), his grandson, Adonis Earl Bradford, brothers and sisters, Mr. Lawrence Bradford, Mr. Harold Bradford, Mr. Clarence Bradford, Mrs. Mary Bradford Nichols, and Mrs. Dorothy Bradford Stanley, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mr. Bradford will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, S.C. on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 from 1-5:30 p.m. and at the church from 6-7:30 p.m., 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 memorial messages at Wmsbmc2@aol.com.
O'ROURKE, Pauline
Pauline I. O'Rourke, 68, of #5 Warren Street, Charleston, S.C. died Monday, March 25, 2002 at her residence. Miss O'Rourke was the daughter of the late John Farrell and Myrtle Hook O'Rourke. A native of Charleston, she was a retired procurement agent with Charleston County Government (43 yrs.). As a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy-Charleston Chapter #4, she was the recipient of the Jefferson Davis Historical Gold Medal, which is the organization's highest award. She was also awarded the Winnie Davis Medal and the Merit Award for her recent work with the Confederate Museum where she served on the Board of Directors. She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution-Rebecca Mott Chapter, Colonial Dames-17th Century Charles Towne Chapter, First Families of South Carolina, South Carolina Historical Society, the 1st Vice-president of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Charleston Library Society, and the Charleston Chapter of the S.C. Genealogical Society.
She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Susan Banks of Charleston, two nephews, Dr. John Maskell and Dr. Thomas Maskell, three nieces, Susan Banks Collins, Haig Maskell Powers, and Paula Banks Andrews, great-nieces and nephews, Nicholas Maskell, Vaughn W. Collins, II, Elizabeth H. Collins, Christopher S. Andrews, Alexis P. Andrews, and Katrina R. Powers. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 27th, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. A visitation will follow at the home of Susan Banks, 1619 Dickens Street, Charleston, S.C. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to the Confederate Museum Treasurer, P.O. Box 31435, Charleston, S.C. 29417. Arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 105 Wentworth St.
GARCIA, Ralph
Ralph Francis Garcia, 74, of Goose Creek, died Saturday, March 23, 2002, at a local hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2002 in Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. He was the son of the late Manuel Garcia and Carmen Trabal Garcia. He was a retired trackman with Transit Authority of New York City. He was a Navy veteran. He was a member of the World Wide Church of God, United Missionary Congregation of Summerville, where he served as an usher.
He is survived by three daughters, Roberta Raio of Wappingers Falls, New York, Theresa Garcia Egan of Carmel, New York, Suzanne Cohen of Goose Creek, S.C.; one son, Anthony Garcia of Goose Creek; three sisters, Isabel Malara of Queens, New York, Stella Doria of Mamaroneck, New York and Marjorie Iannerelli of Deer Park, New York; three grandchildren, Michele Williams of Wappingers Falls, New York, Michael Egan of Carmel, New York and Nicholas Rajo of Fishkill, New York; one great-grandchild, Alexa Williams, Wappingers Falls, New York.
The family will be receiving friends from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service. Funeral arrangements being handled by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME.
BOYD, Cammie
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Cammie Ball Boyd, those of her daughter Mrs. Ollie Mae Jones and nine grandchildren are invited to attend her funeral services on Wednesday, March 27, 2002, 11 a.m. at Trinity AME Church, 677 Meeting Street, 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 church on Tuesday from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.
GRAMPUS, Nathaniel
The relatives and friends of Mr. Nathaniel Grampus, those of his parents, the late Cephus and Celia Grampus; wife, Mrs. Ethel Grampus; sons and daughters, Nathaniel Grampus, Jr. (Jacqueline) of Awendaw, S.C., Stevie Grampus of Charleston, Jonathan Grampus of New York, Margie Cole-Kendley (Kay) and Bridgette Grampus, both of New York, Kathy Harris of Kansas City, Mo.; grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Larry (Lillie Mae), Clarence (Pearl), William (Leslie), Ernest Grampus all of Hollywood, and Sam Grampus (Barbara) of New York, Kathaleen Jennings of Orlando, Fla., Julia Chaplin of Johns Island, and Margaret Gordon of Ravenel; devoted friends, Mrs. Shirley Cole, nieces, nephews, aunts, Mrs. Hester Robinson and Mrs. Rebecca Frasier are invited to attend his funeral service, 12 noon, Wednesday, March 27, 2002, in Wesley UM Church, Baptist Hill Road. Interment will follow in Annavesta Baptist Church Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOLLYWOOD CHAPEL. (843) 889-6485.
MCKENNA, Carolyn
Entered into eternal rest on March 24, 2002, Carolyn H. McKenna, widow of Harry Jackson McKenna. Residence, Johns Island, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services in Hillcrest Baptist Church, Thursday morning, March 28, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Denmark Cemetery, Denmark, S.C., Thursday afternoon, March 28, 2002, at 3 o'clock. Friends may call at STUHR'S WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
Mrs. McKenna was born in Chatham, N.C., the daughter of Joseph S. Hodges and Mollie Godwin. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She was a member of Lydia Sunday School Class.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews; one sister-in-law, Mary Palmer of Columbia, S.C.
TODD, Pauline
Pauline Todd, 86, died on the afternoon of Sunday, March 24, 2002. Her funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock, Thursday afternoon, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the chapel.
Mrs. Todd was born in Chesterfield County, S.C., on July 1, 1915, one of five children of Broge and Ruth Brewington. A homemaker, she was the widow of James W. Todd.
Mrs. Todd is survived by her daughter, Elmer Pauline Peagler of Mt. Pleasant and her son and daughter-in-law, Edward J. (Barbara) Polson of Avon, Ind. In addition, six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews also survive.
DENNIS, Sullie
HEMINGWAY, S.C. - Sullie Snipes Dennis, 93, widow of C. Judson Dennis, died Monday March 25, 2002 at her home.
Mrs. Dennis was born in Hemingway, a daughter of the late Charlie Thomas Snipes and the late Celia Tanner Snipes. She was a homemaker, a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church and attended Muddy Creek schools.
Surviving are three sons, Judy (Linda) Dennis of Brittons Neck, S.C., George (Ruth) Dennis of Wyoming, Mich. and Randy (Bonnie) Dennis of Hemingway; four daughters, Ella (Frankie) Harrelson of St. George, S.C., Louiser Parnell, Gloria (Al) Thompson and Emma (Mert) Poston all of Hemingway; sister, Linnie Fulton of St. George, S.C.; 42 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren and 28 great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Dennis was predeceased by 6 children, C.J. Dennis, Myrtis Powell, Thomas Dennis, Joe Dennis, John William Dennis and Annie Joyce Dennis; great-great-granddaughter, Haley Anne Dennis; four brothers, Verdie Tanner, John W. Snipes, Eddie Snipes and Carnell Snipes.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the MORRIS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL with burial in the Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Georgetown County, 2591 N. Frasier St., Georgetown, S.C. 29440.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
CARPENTER, LeRoy
LeRoy Dewaine "L.D." Carpenter, 69, of Bonneau Beach, a retired Texaco Lubricant Company employee, died Sunday at his residence.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Burial will be in Carolina Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Carpenter was born November 16, 1932 at Charleston County, S.C., a son of Ralph J. Carpenter, Sr. and Emily Holseberg Carpenter Moroch. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a Methodist. He attended Porter Military Academy.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Downs Carpenter of Bonneau Beach; son, LeRoy Carpenter of Bonneau Beach; daughter, Terri Hally of Bonneau; brother, Ralph I. Carpenter, Jr. of Knightsville; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Friends may call at Russell Funeral Chapel, Moncks Corner, S.C. from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening.
MERCY, Arthur
Arthur Dale Mercy, 81, of Flat Rock, N.C. died Sunday, March 24, 2002 at Four Seasons Hospice Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.
Survivors include his wife, Joanne Osborne Mercy, three daughters, Sandra M. Matthews and her husband, Gary, Daylene M. Altman and her husband Coley, and Trudy M. Brown. Step-sons, William Thomas Kennedy and his wife Martie, Herbert Anthony Kennedy and his wife Cindy, seven grandchildren and five step-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at THOS. SHEPHERD & SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS in Hendersonville, N.C.
Memorial contributions may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, P.O. Box 2395, Hendersonville, N.C. 28793 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6321, Hendersonville, N.C. 28793.
HASKELL, Laurent
JAMES ISLAND AMERICAN LEGION POST #147: The Officers and Members are invited to attend the funeral services of our late member Laurent Haskell, Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the graveside in Holy Cross Cemetery.
By Order:
John J. Rodgers, Commander
J.M. Clayton, Adjutant
CANALIS, Fotine
The relatives and friends of Fotine Canalis, widow of Spero Canalis are invited to attend her funeral services on Tuesday at noon in The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
