MIMS, Catherine
Catherine T. Mims, of Isle of Palms, S.C., died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, in a local hospital. All funeral services will be private. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Miss Mims was born in Manning, S.C., a daughter of Henry and Alice Thompson Mims. She was a retired school teacher.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Please omit flowers, memorials may be made to East Cooper Community Outreach, 870 North Lansing Drive, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464.
CLARKE, Edward
Edward W. Clarke, 70, husband of Charlotte Wayland Clark died on the evening of Monday, March 25, 2002 in a local hospital. His Memorial Service will be Thursday afternoon, March 28, 2002 in First United Methodist Church, 12 Twenty-first Ave., Isle of Palms at 4:00 o'clock. The Committal will be private. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Mr. Clarke was born October 26, 1931 in Buena Vista, Virginia, 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 on Isle of Palms.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Clarke 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. 29464.
MCKENNA, Carolyn
The relatives and friends of Carolyn Hodges McKenna 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. Funeral arrangements in Denmark, S.C. to be handled by Mercer Funeral Home.
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. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service.
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. 29601.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
PADGETT, SR., Casper
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH RITE: The officers and members are invited to attend the funeral service of our late member, Casper Harold Padgett, Sr., in Advent Lutheran Church this Thursday morning at 11 o'clock.
Richard A. Wooden, Secretary
PADGETT, Sr., Casper
The relatives and friends of Casper Harold Padgett, Sr., widower of Lillie Mae McDonald Padgett are invited to attend his funeral services in Advent Lutheran Church this Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Advent Lutheran Church, 3347 Rivers Avenue, N. Charleston, S.C. 29405.
GARRETT, Roy
Roy Garrett, retired businessman, dies in a local hospital, Wednesday, March 27th, 2002. He was the husband of Sarah Evonne Garrett. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Garrett are invited to attend the funeral services of the former Friday at 11 o'clock in Asbury-St. James United Methodist Church. Entombment, Magnolia Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Thursday between 5 and 7 o'clock.
Mr. Garrett was born December 25, 1926 in Pittsboro, North Carolina, the son of Roy Garrett and Lila Ellis Garrett. He was owner-founder of City Finance, LLC. He served with the U.S. Army during W.W.II and the Korean Conflict. He was an active Board Member of Asbury-St. James United Methodist Church, and member of Asbury Fellowship Class.
He was a member of the Rotary Club of Charleston; a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International; Jr. Chamber of Commerce; Past President for two terms of SC Financial Services Association and Board Member Emeritus.
He is survived by his wife of Charleston; one son, Charles Clayton Garrett and his wife Linda of Charleston; one daughter, Carol Garrett Way of Roswell, Ga.; one sister, Mary Justice of Pittsboro, N.C.; 4 granddaughters, Allison Elaine, Sarah Elizabeth, Ashley Evonne Garrett, all of Charleston and Mary Carol Sottile Way of Roswell, Ga.; one grandson, Charles Sanders of Roswell, Ga. and nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Asbury-St. James United Methodist Church, 754 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, S.C. 29403 or the American Heart Association of S.C., Coastal Branch, 1941 Savage Road, Ste. #200-A, Charleston, S.C. 29407 or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 10794, Greenville, S.C. 29603.
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.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
RODEFFER, Lori
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of March 26, 2002, Lori Elizabeth Rodeffer, wife of Dwayne Rodeffer. Residence, North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Rodeffer are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter in Cathedral of Praise, Friday morning, March 29, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Thursday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Rodeffer was born in Charleston, S.C., the daughter of Terry Lee and Marilyn Parker Willard. She was a member of Cathedral of Praise. She was a member of Teens on Target.
Surviving are her parents, Terry Lee of Rosinville, S.C. and Marilyn Willard of Ladson, S.C.; her husband, Dwayne Rodeffer of North Charleston, S.C.; one daughter, Madelyn Elizabeth Rodeffer of North Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Lisa Bradford of Ladson, S.C., and Tara Goodwin of North Charleston, S.C.; maternal grandmother, Doris Parker of Ladson, S.C.; paternal grandmother, Frances Lee of Atlanta, Ga.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Teens on Target, Mission Fund, c/o Cathedral of Praise, 3790 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, S.C. 29418.
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.
Memorials may be made to MUSC Heart Center, Room 972 N. Tower, 169 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, S.C. 29425.
OWENS, Thomas
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.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
DAVIS, Joseph
The relatives and friends of Joseph Alexander Davis are invited to attend his funeral services in Midland Park Baptist Church this Thursday morning, March 28, 2002 at 10:00 o'clock. Interment will be private. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
HUTCHINSON, William
SUMMERVILLE - William Devoe (Hutch) Hutchinson, 55, of Summerville, formerly of Waterford, Connecticut entered into eternal rest the morning of March 25, 2002. Mr. Hutchinson is survived by his mother Joyce Ames, Goose Creek, three children, Billy B. Hutchinson and wife, Stephanie of Summerville, Edward Hutchinson and wife Alice of Yantie, Ct, Kimberly (Hutchinson) Cribb and husband Ramon Perales of Norwich, Ct, two brothers, Ronald Hutchinson of Kirksville, NY and Dennis Ames of Norwich Ct., two sisters, Mary E. (Hutchinson) Cribb and husband of Summerville, Cindy J. (Ames) Meddaugh and husband of Arnold, Mo., 8 grandchildren. Mr. Hutchinson was born in Gorham Maine, Jan. 25, 1947, the son of the late Lloyd Hutchinson of Portland, Maine and Joyce M. Ames of Goose Creek, SC. Family and Friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Deer Park Baptist Church, N. Charleston at 1PM Friday Mar. 29. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Cape Fear Crematory in charge of arrangements.
MITCHELL, Rosa
The last religious rites for Mrs. Rosa Bell Mitchell will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2002, 11:00 a.m. at Canaan United Methodist Church, Ridgeville (Givhans Section), S.C., Rev. James C. Lane, pastor. Interment Smith Cemetery, Orangeburg Road, Summerville, S.C. Her children, Mrs. Alfreda Ashe Trappier and Messers. Clifford, Jerome, Earl, Dale, Roger, and Bruno Mitchell; sisters, Mrs. Zelma Greene and Mrs. Geneva Greene; brothers, Messers. David, Earvin, Harold and James Smith; request her son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, 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.
COURY, Edward
Edward Joseph Coury, 83, the husband of Mary Ubaldi Coury of Charleston died Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at a local hospital. Mr. Coury was born Friday, May 24, 1918 in Jacksonville, Fla. the son of Joseph and Lilly Courie Coury. Mr. Coury was graduated from Valdosta High School, Birmingham Southern University and attended Harvard Business School. He was the President of Consumer Acceptance and Loan Corporation in Charleston. Mr. Coury was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of W.W.II. He was an Honorary Life member of the Rev. P.N. Lynch, Knights of Columbus, the Palmetto Touchdown Club, the Fellowship Society, Past President of the South Carolina St. Jude Children's Hospital Foundation, a member and Past President of the South Carolina Association of Licensed Lenders and was appointed by the Governor to the South Carolina State Board of Bank Control. Mr. Coury was an avid collector of memorabilia. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2002 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will be held Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. Surviving is his wife, three daughters, Kay C. Hartman of St. Louis, Mo., Celia Coury Williams and Andrene Coury both of Charleston, a son, William G. Coury of New York, N.Y., five grandchildren, Jennifer, Stephanie and Brad Williams all of Charleston, Coury and Gavin Hartman of St. Louis, Mo. and one great-grandson, Benjamin Williams of Charleston. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-9956. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
COLEY, Leon
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 25, 2002, Mr. Leon B. Coley. Residence, Baltimore, Md., formerly of Charleston, S.C., the son of the late Robert Coley, Sr.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Leon B. Coley are invited to attend his funeral services today, March 29, 2002, 1 p.m., at Shiloh Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1190 King St., Charleston, S.C. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens, North Charleston, S.C.
Mr. Coley is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bennie Coley, his mother, Mrs. Helen Coley of Charleston, S.C., brothers and sister, Mrs. Dorothy C. Geter of Charleston, S.C., Mr. Robert Coley, Jr. (Susan), Mr. William L. Coley, Mr. James L. Coley (Norvell), Mr. Henry A. Coley (Orgly), and Mr. Allen Coley (Dorothy), nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Visitation for Mr. Coley will be at the church, today, March 29, from 10:30 until time for services.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C. (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail a memorial message at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
HARLEY, Sr., Robert
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 28, 2002, Sgt. First Class, Ret., U.S. Army, Robert Lee Harley, Sr., beloved husband of Mrs. Patricia Ann Harley, father of Calvin, Linda, Robert Jr., Reginald, Dorothea (Roger), Carl, Dyan, Ron'Dell (Willette) and Rashad. Brother of Carrol Campbell, Mary C. Scott, Eddie Harley, Jr., Dorothy H. Hill, Benjamin (Benny) Harley, Cynthia H. Coaxum, Fannie H. Gilliam (John), Stafford H. Whitlock (Charles), Terrance Harley (Sheryl), and Anthony Harley (Audrey). Late residence, 1097 Harborview Road, James Island, S.C. Funeral notice later. Friends may call at PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5th Ave., Maryville. 571-2300.
COOLER, Jr., Harry
Harry Benjamin Cooler, Jr., 85, of Ridgeland, S.C., died Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at his home in Grahamville Community after a long illness.
Mr. Cooler was born August 16, 1916, in Ridgeland, S.C., the son of the late Harry Benjamin Cooler, Sr., and the late Lila Zealy Cooler. He was affiliated with both Chelsea Plantation and Good Hope Plantation in Ridgeland for over 55 years. He was a life long member of Eutaw Baptist Church, Ridgeland, S.C. He was a graduate of Ridgeland High School. He retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service as a soil technician for many years, known throughout the state as an avid protector of wildlife and natural resources. He held a life-time commission for the State of S.C., as a game warden. During his tenure at Good Hope Plantation he was a farm manager and then served as Superintendent from 1973 until his retirement in 2001.
Survivors include, his wife of 61 years, Mary Bailey Cooler of Ridgeland, S.C.; two daughters, Sandra C. Billeaud of Okatie, S.C., M. Debra Cooler of Charleston, S.C.; brother, Edward J. Cooler of Ridgeland, S.C.; four sisters, Leona C. Hall of Jacksonville, Fla., Edith C. Bamberg of Charleston, S.C., Nell C. Bailey of Okatie, S.C., and Margaret C. McLin of Walterboro, S.C.; and one granddaughter, Suzanne G. Asker of Bluffton, S.C.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, J. Everett Cooler and G. Lawton Cooler, both of Ridgeland, S.C.; and one sister, Ruby C. Blanchard of Columbia, S.C.
Funeral services will be at SAULS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, Ridgeland, S.C., Saturday, March 30, 2002, at 3 p.m. Burial in Grahamville Cemetery, Ridgeland, S.C.
Visitation, Friday, March 29, 2002, from 6 until 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
ELLIOTT, Joseph
The relatives and friends of Mr. Joseph Nathaniel "Ness" Elliott are invited to attend his funeral services on Friday, March 29, 2002, 1 p.m., at the House of Prayer Church, Oakland Ave., Florence, S.C. Interment, Saturday, March 30, 2002, 1 p.m., at Salem United Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Maybank Hwy., Wadmalaw Island, S.C. Mr. Elliott is survived by his wife, Mrs. Odessa Elliott; eight children; six grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Mrs. Louise E. Fauntleroy, Mr. William Elliott, Jr., Mrs. Blondell E. Kidd, Mr. Carroll Elliott, Mr. Melvin J. Elliott, and Ms. Deadra Elliott; a special cousin, Mrs. Ethel Jones and other relatives and friends. Viewing for Mr. Elliott will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliff St., Charleston, S.C., on Friday, March 29, 2002, from 7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. where the family will receive friends. Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC, (843) 722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial message at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
BLACKMAN, Sr., William
Entered into eternal rest the morning of March 27, 2002, William Thomas Blackman, Sr. Residence, North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Blackman are invited to attend his memorial service at V.F.W. Post 5091, 4257 Spruill Ave., N. Charleston, Saturday, March 30, 2002, at 6 o'clock. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends at V.F.W. Post 5091 from 5 o'clock until time of the service. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL.
Born August 22, 1923, in Ft. Moultrie, S.C., Mr. Blackman was the son of the late Henry M. and Lillie Mae Periott Blackman. He was a retired Marine Cargo Specialist at the Charleston Army Depot and a member of Park Circle Presbyterian Church. Mr. Blackman was a Navy veteran and served during World War II. He was also past Commander of V.F.W. Post 5091 and past All-American Commander of the V.F.W. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve, Branch #50, Washington 5 A.F.M. and the York Rite Masons.
In addition to his wife, Shirley Joyner Blackman of North Charleston, Mr. Blackman is survived by a daughter, Sherri Blackman Sedberry of Hanahan; two sons, William T. Blackman II of Round-O and Michael M. Blackman of Hanahan; two brothers, M. James Blackman of Charleston and Walter Earl Blackman of N. Augusta, S.C.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Park Circle Presbyterian Church, 4701 Park Place West, N. Charleston, S.C. 29406.
CHRISTOPHER, Vicky
VANCE - Mrs. Vicky Myers Christopher, 86, of Vance Road died Saturday, March 23, 2002.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Christopher was born in Vance a daughter of the late Paul B. Myers and Mrs. Estelle Jackson Myers. She was a member of the Eastern Star and former Rainbow Girls leader. She was a Methodist and the widow of Philip C. Christopher.
Surviving are a son, Dr. Robert P. Christopher of Australia; sister, Mrs. Nancy Bell Whisenant of Choctaw, Okla.; brother, Winfred Myers of Orangeburg; and two grandsons. Memorials may be made to Gerizim UMC, P.O. Box 121, Vance, S.C. 29163. AVINGER FUNERAL HOME is in charge.
GRAHAM, Floretta
The relatives and friends of Ms. Floretta Graham, those of her sisters and brother, Mrs. Anna Ruth Wilson (Julius), Mrs. Janie G. Riley (Isaac), Mrs. Lillian Just (Harry), Mr. Nathaniel Graham and the late Mr. James Graham (Mary); 13 nieces, seven nephews, 35 grandnieces and nephews are invited to attend her funeral service 12:00 noon Saturday, March 30, 2002 in Soul Saving Deliverance Center, 59 Piedmont Ave. (Piedmont and Hester), Bishop Charles H. Jones, pastor. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Viewing for Ms. Graham will be Friday, 3:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation with the family will be 7:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements announced by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS (843) 722-0268.
DRAYTON, Antonio
The relatives and friends of Mr. Antonio Drayton, those of his late mother, Mrs. Marie Drayton, sisters, Ms. Robin Drayton, Mrs. Darlene Williams, brothers, Mr. Robert Drayton and Mr. Peter Mitchell, aunts, Mrs. Carolina White, Mrs. Edna Mae Washington, Uncles, Mr. Arthur Wilson and Mr. Samuel Drayton, nieces and nephews are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, March 30, 2002, 12:00 noon Reformed House of God, 2920 Appleton Ave., North Charleston. The family will be receiving friends at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 2704 Meeting Street, Friday evening from 7-8:00 p.m. Interment, House of Refuge Church Cemetery, Cordesville, S.C.
NETTLES, Carroll
RUFFIN - Mr. Carroll Allan Nettles, 58, of 909 Schoolhouse Road died Thursday at Colleton Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Ricky Crosby officiating. Interment will follow in the church Cemetery, directed by the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home.
Mr. Nettles was born in Colleton County, a son of Marie Billingsley Nettles and the late Rev. Edward Nathaniel "Bill" Nettles. He was a retired welder and pipe fitter and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. He was a nature lover and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved farming and was happy as long as he was outside.
Surviving in addition to his mother of Ruffin, are his wife, Doris Smoak Nettles, three daughters and their husbands, Lynn and Kevin Preveaux of Guyton, Georgia, Kathy and Ricky Barnes of Walterboro, and Carolette and David Jackson of Cottageville, two brothers, Edward E. Nettles of Walterboro and Billy Joe Nettles of Hampton, a sister, Faye Ramsey of Cottageville, and five grandchildren, Allen Preveaux, Steven Preveaux, Joshua Barnes, Rebeka Barnes, and Nicholas Jackson.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.
ROSEN, Yetta
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of March 26, 2002, Yetta Bicoff Rosen, widow of Nathan Rosen. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services Sunday at 12:30 o'clock at the graveside in K.K. Beth Elohim Cemetery, Huguenin Avenue.
Mrs. Rosen was born September 20, 1918 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Sam Bicoff and Rose Barankin Bicoff. After her mother's untimely death, she was raised by her father and stepmother Rebecca Kramer Bicoff.
She received her Associates Degree in 1940 from the University of South Carolina.
She was a member of K.K. Beth Elohim Reform Synagogue; National Council of Jewish Women; past Cub Scout leader and Board Member of the Girl Scout Council; National League of Women Voters; Past President of Charleston Business and Professional Women's Association; active in the Democratic Party; a Docent at Drayton Hall Plantation and she helped settle Russian Jewish immigrants in the Charleston area.
She was a legal secretary and later a statistician with the Charleston Heart Study.
Her interests included travel, crafts, fishing at Folly Beach, bottle collecting and garage sales.
She is survived by three sons, Russell A. Rosen of Charleston, S.C., Dr. Alan H. Rosen of Monterey, California and Baran S. Rosen of New York, New York; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and her sister, Ann Bicoff Jacobson of Buffalo, New York.
Memorials may be made to Girl Scouts, 7257 Cross County Road, North Charleston, S.C. 29418.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
