LEE, Estelle
Estelle B. Lee, 80, of N. Charleston, died Monday, March 25, 2002, in a local hospital after an illness.
Born October 26, 1921 in Nash County North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late J.J. and Ira Joyner Boyette. Mrs. Lee was a U.S. Navy veteran of W.W.II. She was known and loved by many in her community. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Edward T. Lee, Sr., and a son Robert E. Lee. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include: daughter, Kitty May Johnston, of Monticello, Georgia; a daughter-in-law, Jerry Lee of N. Charleston; sons, Leonard Lee of Cocoa, Florida, and Edward T. Lee, Jr. of Cushing, Maine; a sister, Ruby Kemp of Zebulon, North Carolina; 15 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Charity of ones choice. The family will hold a private service at a later date.
CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME OF N. CHARLESTON, is handling the arrangements.
PADGETT, Sr., Casper
HAMMERTON LODGE #332, A.F.M.: The lodge will open at 5 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon for the purpose of paying our last tribute of respect to our late Brother, Casper Harold Padgett, Sr. The officers and members are invited to attend his funeral services in Advent Lutheran Church, Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 11 o'clock.
By Order Of:
H. T. Judy, W.M.
W. E. Lancaster, Secretary
SUGGS, Robert
Mr. Robert Thomas "Tommy" Suggs, 31, died Monday, March 25, 2002.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 29 at Mt. Trolly Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Mark Wilcox officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins.
Mr. Suggs was born April 23, 1970 in Loris, a son of Lutricia Harper Clouse and Jerry Dale Suggs. Mr. Suggs was a flooring specialist.
Surviving Mr. Suggs are, his children: Robert Eugene Suggs and Cassy Lee Suggs, both of Ridgeville; his mother: Lutricia Harper Clouse of Ridgeville; his stepfather: Russell Clouse of Ridgeville; his father: Jerry Dale Suggs of Goose Creek; 2 brothers: William Suggs of Ladson and Jacob Suggs of Goose Creek; 3 sisters: Lynn Ouellette of Ridgeville, Karen Andrews of Goose Creek and Tara Rice of Goose Creek; and his maternal grandmother: Mildred L. Harper of Nichols.
Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6 until 9 p.m. at COX-COLLINS FUNERAL HOME of Mullins.
SWOFFORD, Lee
HAMPTON - Mr. Lee Hines Swofford, husband of Barbara "Bobbie" Freeman Swofford, died Tuesday morning at his residence, 1258 Bamberg Highway in Hampton, after an extended illness. He was 72.
Mr. Swofford was born August 4, 1929, in Chesnee, S.C., a son of the late Ralph and Burena Hines Swofford. He was a graduate of Beaufort High School, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict as a communications specialist. Mr. Swofford retired from Westinghouse in Hampton, in 1990. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Hampton, where he was a former Deacon, R.A. Leader, and member of the Men's Sunday School Class, and the Men's Brotherhood, in which he helped rebuild homes destroyed by hurricanes. He was a former president of the Skeeter Scratchers Camping Club, and was a former chairman of the Booster Club at Patrick Henry Academy. Mr. Swofford was an avid runner, participating in many 5K and 10K runs, and was honored in 1996 to be chosen as an Olympic Torch Bearer for the '96 Olympics in Atlanta.
Surviving, besides his wife of Hampton are: 2 sons: Sam Swofford, and his wife Jenny, of St. Matthews, and Allan Swofford, and his wife Sheri, of Hampton. 1 daughter: Babs S. Stokes, and her husband Jimmy, of Aiken. 1 sister: Euzelia "Zee" Carter, of Beaufort. There are 10 grandchildren: Blake, Terri, Stan, Tucker, Sheldon, and Ellie Swofford, Mary Margaret, Joshua, and Ryan Stokes, and Stacey Black.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Hampton, with burial following in the St. Paul Cemetery, with The Rev. Dr. Greg Clements officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The First Baptist Church of Hampton, The American Cancer Society, or to Palmetto Health Hospice. PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME of Hampton is in charge of arrangements.
MITCHELL, Rosa
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Mrs. Rosa Bell Mitchell entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 25, 2002. Late residence, 119 Tuggle Lane, Ridgeville (Givhans Section), S.C. Mother of Mrs. Alfreda Ashe Mitchell, Messers. Clifford, Jerome, Earl, Dale, Roger, and Bruno Mitchell; sister of Mrs. Zelma Greene, Mrs. Geneva Greene and Messers. David, Earvin, Harold and James Smith. 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.
THOMAS, Earl
The last religious rites for Mr. Earl D. Thomas will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2002, 8:00 a.m. at the Albert A. Glover Funeral Home, Dr. A.D. Robinson, officiating. Interment Beaufort National Cemetery. Friends may call on the family at the home of his sister, Ms. Estella Bele, 318 Elliot Dr., Ladson, S.C. 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.
LEMON, Isaac
The last religious rites for Mr. Isaac T. Lemon will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2002, 12 noon at Murray United Methodist Church, Summerville, S.C., Rev. Wyatt C. Minton, III, pastor. Interment Churchyard Cemetery. His wife, Mrs. Dorothy Lemon; children, Mr. Isaac J. Lemon, Mr. Donald Lemon, and Mr. Gene E. Lemon, all of Knightsville, Mrs. Patricia Gadsden, of Moncks Corner, Mrs. Peggy R. Hill, Mr. Dennis K. Lemon, Mr. Glenn Lemon, Mr. Stephen Lemon, and Mrs. Stephanie Howard, all of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Lynne Whetsell, of Savannah, Ga., Mrs. Debbi Sacleux, of Orlando, Fla.; sisters, Mrs. Verdell Summers, of Summerville, and Mrs. Virginia McCoy, of Knightsville; request his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to attend with them these last rites. 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.
OWENS, Thomas
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of March 25, 2002, Thomas Leonard Owens, husband of Jacqueline Trebella Owens. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leonard Owens are invited to attend the funeral services of the former Thursday at 11 o'clock at the graveside in Magnolia Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Wednesday between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Owens was born March 25, 1946 in Charleston, S.C., the son of Leonard T. Owens and Mable Antley Owens. He was a graduate of the Baptist College and received his Masters degree from the College of Charleston. He was employed by South Carolina Department of Transportation in the Surveying Division.
He is survived by his wife and mother, two sons: Quincy Owens and Courtney Owens, all of Charleston.
DONALDSON, Andrew
The relatives and friends of Andrew Stokeley Donaldson are invited to attend his graveside funeral services in Live Oak Memorial Gardens, Wednesday morning, March 27, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
GERHOLD, Borgny
The relatives and friends of Borgny Constance "Connie" Gerhold, widow of Henry A. Gerhold are invited to attend her Funeral Service Thursday, March 28, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 4:30 o'clock. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at STUHR'S MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL Wednesday evening, from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock.
Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
TODD, Pauline
The relatives and friends of Pauline Todd, widow of James W. Todd are invited to attend her funeral services Thursday afternoon, March 28, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 2:00 o'clock. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the chapel.
Memorials may be made to MUSC Heart Center, Room 972 N. Tower, 169 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, S.C. 29425.
REDD, Thelma
The relatives and friends of Thelma Palmer Redd, widow of L. Marion Redd are invited to attend her funeral services Thursday at 11 o'clock in The First Baptist Church of Charleston. Interment, Old St. Andrews Parish Episcopal Churchyard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Charleston Music Fund, 48 Meeting Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401 or Bon Secours St. Francis Hospice, 414 Pettigru Street, Greenville, S.C. 29701.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
FAIRCLOTH, Ray
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Malcolm Faircloth are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Wednesday at 2 o'clock in Essex Village Church of Christ. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Essex Village Church of Christ, 736 Savage Road, Charleston, S.C. 29414.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
PADGETT, Sr., Casper
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of March 24, 2002, Casper Harold Padgett, Sr., widower of Lillie Mae McDonald Padgett. Residence, North Charleston, S.C. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services in Advent Lutheran Church, Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL this Wednesday evening, from 6 until 8 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Advent Lutheran Church, 3347 Rivers Avenue, N. Charleston, S.C. 29405.
Mr. Padgett was born March 6, 1910 in Round O, S.C., a son of Ivey Lewis Padgett and Emma Grace Harrison Padgett. He was a graduate of North Charleston High School in 1927 and The University of South Carolina Law School in 1956. He was a past employee of the Charleston Naval Shipyard, R. Harry Morse Real Estate and Insurance Company and was self-employed as an attorney for 34 years. In the formative stages of the City of North Charleston, Mr. Padgett served as a member of the Election Commission and was appointed Municipal Judge in 1973, serving in that capacity until his retirement in 1991.
Mr. Padgett was a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner, a member of the Travelers Protective Association, Sertoma, Jaycees, Exhausted Rooster, and North Charleston Optimists service clubs. Over the years, Judge Padgett served his community faithfully with the Cooper River Parks and Playground Commission and the Twin Rivers District of the Coastal Carolina Council of Boy Scouts. He was a Trustee of the Cooper River Memorial Library, a member of the Charleston County Board of Adjustment and of the local Board of Directors of the American Red Cross. Mr. Padgett was an active member of Advent Lutheran Church, having served as Vice-Chairman of the Congregation, Superintendent of the Sunday School, President of the Men of the Church, a member of Church Council and the Choir.
He is survived by three sons, C. Harold Padgett of Mechanicsville, Virginia, and Ronald D. Padgett and Stephen M. Padgett, both residing in the Charleston area; a brother, Cecil O. Padgett of Folly Beach; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
TAYLOR, Harriet
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Harriet Taylor, those of her sons and daughters, Mr. Lonnie Taylor, Sr., Ms. Audrey Cohen, Ms. Sylvia Murphy, Ms. Sarah George, Mr. William Taylor, Mr. Benjamin Taylor, sisters, Ms. Daisy Heyward, Ms. Edith Goss, and Ms. Curline Garvin, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives are invited to attend her funeral services on Thursday, March 28, 2002, 12 noon, at New Webster U.M. Church, 4755 Bears Bluff Road, Wadmalaw Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Friends may view Mrs. Taylor at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Remains to the church 11 a.m. Thursday. Interment, churchyard.
BROWN, Victoria
Entered into eternal rest Tuesday, March 26, 2002, Mrs. Victoria Brown, wife of the late Mr. Frank Brown, beloved mother of Ms. Jeanette Wilson, and Mr. Warren Wilson, grandmother of Joshua, Courtney and Fredericka Wilson. Late residence, 874 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, S.C. Friends may call FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, NORTH CHARLESTON, 744-2545 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
GILLIANS, Isabella
Entered into entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 26, 2002, Mrs. Isabella (Rose) Gillians of Moncks Corner, S.C., mother of Mrs. Althia Coad, Mr. Thomas Gillians, Mr. Jessie Gillians, Jr., all of Moncks Corner, S.C., Mrs. Rebecca Atterberry of Denmark, S.C., Mrs. Bernice Walker of Summerville, S.C., Mr. Isaac Gillians of Chesapeake, Va., Mr. Arthur Lee Gillians of Brooklyn, N.Y., grandmother of Ms. Tracy Scott of Moncks Corner, S.C., sister of Ms. Catherine Pugh of Philadelphia, Pa., Ms. Wilhamenia Haynes of Columbia, S.C., Ms. Ruth Blanding and Ms. Josephine Green both of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Mr. Sam Green of Jersey City, N.J. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
WYANT, Craig
Rev. Craig Wilson Wyant, 89, of Ravenel, husband of Annie Lucille Fraley Wyant died Monday in a Charleston hospital.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 28, 2002, at 11 o'clock in James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Entombment will be held in Dorchester Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Summerville.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 until 9 o'clock this evening.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Summerville Church of the Nazarene, 10825 Hwy. 78 East, Summerville, S.C. 29485.
Rev. Wyant was born on September 8, 1912, in High Shoals, N.C., a son of the late Loy Thomas Wyant and Rose Ella Bost Wyant.
He attended schools of North Carolina. Rev. Wyant was called into the ministry in 1935 and was ordained as an elder on October 2, 1947. He served pastorate in Kannapolis, N.C.; Avon Park, Hialeah and Jacksonville, Fla. After his tenure as a pastor, Rev. Wyant traveled extensively along the Eastern United States as an Evangelist, making numerous trips to Jamaica and the West Indies. During his travels he worked as a builder of churches and parsonages in the Nazarene Districts of Tennessee, Fla., and South Carolina. Rev. Wyant retired in 1978, after 35 years of faithful service in the Church of the Nazarene, from the South Carolina District. He was a member of the Summerville Church of the Nazarene.
Surviving are, his wife of 70 years, two sons, Ray W. Wyant of Concord, N.C., Charles K. Wyant of Kissimmee, Fla.; three daughters, Lucille Kirkland of Jacksonville, Fla., Helen F. McClure of Chattanooga, Tenn., Rebecca A. Waltz of Summerville, S.C.; nine grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Kathleen Norris of Belmont, N.C., Dorothy Schrumn of Dallas, N.C.; one brother, Fred Wyant of Belmont, N.C. He was predeceased by one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
HOLLINGSWORTH, C.
Charles R. Hollingsworth, 58, U.S.N. Retired, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., died March 25, 2002. Memorial service will be held at Memory Chapel, Tuscaloosa, Ala., Thursday, March 28, at 4 p.m. Rev. Dwight Geist will officiate. Burial at Memory Chapel. Visitation will be at the home of Doris Mary, Cottondale, Ala., Wednesday, March 27, 7 to 9 p.m.
Mr. Hollingsworth was preceded in death by his father, Frank Hollingsworth.
Survivors include, wife, Mary S. Hollingsworth, Tuscaloosa, Ala., sisters, Doris H. Mark, Cottondale, Ala., Sandra Maynard, Tuscaloosa, Ala., brother, Dennis "Dink" Hollingsworth, mother, Dorothy F. Hollingsworth, brother-in-laws, Bill Maynard and Wolfgang Marx, sister-in-law, Mary Hollingsworth, many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Honorary pallbearers will be U.S. Navy retirees.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements by MEMORY CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, TUSCALOOSA, ALA.
CLARKE, Edward
Edward W. Clarke, 70, died on the evening of Monday, March 25, 2002, in a local hospital. His memorial service will be at 4 o'clock, Thursday afternoon, in First United Methodist Church, 12 Twenty-First Ave., Isle of Palms. The Committal will be private. Arrangements were made by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Mr. Clarke was born October 26, 1931, in Buena Vista, Va., a son of Dorothy Wagner Clarke of Front Royal, Va., and the late George Edward Clarke. He served as an army paratrooper during the Korean Conflict and attended Shepherd College in West Virginia. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and was a broker and owner at Beachside Real Estate in Isle of Palms.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Clark is survived by his wife of 44 years, Charlotte Wayland Clarke, his son, Steve Clarke of Isle of Palms, his daughter, Candace Clarke Dulban of Lakeland, Fla., his grandson, Steven Clarke of Isle of Palms, his brother, Richard Clarke of Arizona and his sister, Rachel Grannis of California.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Camp Merry Times, 4569 Briddle Path, Murrels Inlet, S.C., or East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) 870 N. Lansing Dr., Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29646.
DUNCAN, Charles
Charles L. "Billy" Duncan, 58, known at "The Peanut Man" died suddenly, Sunday, March 24, 2002, at a local hospital. Born February 15, 1944, in Conway, S.C., he was the son of Grover E. and Docia Duncan (nee McDowell). Billy was employed by Doscher Food Store for 22 years. He retired and then went to work at the Air Force Commissary for 13 years. Most recently he enjoyed helping his wife operate the peanut wagon at the Ladson Flea Market. Billy was also a funeral assistant with McAlister-Smith Funeral Home and always warmly greeted families and friends. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife Sarah Mae Duncan (nee Lilly); two sons and a daughter, Grover L. Duncan (Vickie), Summerville and Charles Ray Duncan (Tracie), Moncks Corner; Michelle Shreve (Douglas) Moncks Corner; two sisters, Bonnie Shirah, Raleigh, N.C., and Myrtle Black, Conway, S.C.; five grandsons, Andrew Duncan, Brandon Duncan, Remington Duncan, Dakota Ray Duncan, and Devin Shreve; two step-grandsons, Joel Crisp and Jayson Crisp; and former daughter-in-law, Ellen Duncan Hunt, Goose Creek. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek. Interment will follow at Plantation Memorial Gardens, Moncks Corner, S.C. Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605.
The Duncan family is being served by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek, 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 6 p.m., 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.
CARPENTER, LeRoy
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy D. "L.D." Carpenter are invited to attend the funeral services of the former at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Wednesday morning, March 27, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Interment will be in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner.
GRAHAM, Floretta
Entered into eternal rest Monday, March 25, 2002, Ms. Floretta Graham of 801 Affirmation Blvd. She is the daughter of the late Mrs. Mattie Graham; the beloved sister of Mrs. Anna Ruth Wilson(Julius), Mrs. Janie G. Riley (Isaac), Mrs. Lillian Just (Harry), Mr. Nathaniel Graham and the late Mr. James Graham (Mary). Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
