COWLES, Frank
In Thanksgiving for the life of Frank Cowles there will be a celebration of The Holy Eucharist on Friday, April 19th, 2002 at 3:30pm followed by a reception in All Saints Hall.
Donations may be made to Church of Our Saviour, 4416 Bohicket Road, Johns Island, SC 29455 or to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
COOPER, Waring
Entered into eternal rest in Plainfield, New Jersey, Saturday, April 13, 2002 Mrs. Mae Frances Waring Cooper. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mae Frances Waring Cooper those of her late husband, Mr. Roland F. Cooper, Sr., children, Tonya Dennis (Ricky), Roland F. Cooper, Jr. (Carla), Charlotte Kimberly Cooper, Grandchildren, Christopher F. Cooper, Ricky Dennis, Jr., Roland Camara Dennis, Ashley Cooper, parents, the late Mr. Thomas P. Waring and Mrs. Priscilla Hutchinson Waring, sister, Pamela Waring, brothers, Charles, Teddy, Rodney Waring, and the late Rev. Larry T. Waring, aunts, Mrs. Mattie Randel, Mrs. Minnie Smith, Mrs. Lillian Huger, Mrs. Evelyn Graham, Mrs. Jean Ethel Gilliard, Mrs. Shelia Bailey and Mrs. Patricia Youngblood, uncle, Mr. Johnnie Waring, grandaunt, Mrs. Alice Gardner, nieces and nephews are invited to attend her funeral service Saturday, April 20, 2002, 10:00 AM at North Stelton A.M.E. Church, Piscataway, New Jersey, Rev. Kenneth Saunders, Pastor. Interment, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Funeral arrangements by: ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 201 Sanford St., New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, (732) 545-7312 Fax (732) 545-7315.
SMEDS, Lois
Lois Reading Smeds, 78, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Charleston, S.C., passed away April 16, 2002. She was born in Grand Forks N.D. on April 8, 1924, the daughter of the late Robert Elliot and Mable Clarke Reading. She as preceded in death by her daughter, Christy Lynn Smeds, and husband, James Harold Smeds. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law Jamie S. and Jonathan H. Benedict of Charleston, S.C., Laurie S. and Donald M. Padgett of Roanoke, Va.; grandchildren, Sallie L. Padgett of Baltimore, Md., Jennifer L. Benedict of Charleston, S.C., Laurie B. Benedict of Charleston, S.C., and Geoffrey S. Padgett of Roanoke, Va. Private services will be held for the family in Charleston. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, Va. 24003-0554, or to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825-A, Electric Road, S.W., Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements are by OAKLEY'S SOUTH CHAPEL & CREMATORY, (540) 989-3131.
BROWN, Earl
MULLINS, S.C. - Mr. Earl Wilbur Brown, 90, died Thursday, April 18, 2002 at Marion County Medical Center after an illness.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at Little Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Red Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, directed by COX-COLLINS FUNERAL HOME.
Mr. Brown was born August 4, 1911 in Woodside, Ohio, a son of the late Arthur and Mabel Meregeuthaler Brown. Mr. Brown was a retired security guard. Mr. Brown was a Gideon and led devotions at the nursing homes in the Marion County area, having just led a devotion this past Saturday. He was a charter member of the Mullins Clothing Closet and was a volunteer for 10 years at the Marion Baptist Associational office, until the age of 87. Mr. Brown was a member of Little Bethel Baptist Church.
Surviving Mr. Brown are 3 stepdaughters, Gethlean Hammer of Ohio, Betty Jo Jones of Nichols and Vallie Wood of Ohio, 5 step-grandchildren; 7 step-great-grandchildren.
Mr. Brown was predeceased by his wife, Lurlene Rouser Brown and a stepdaughter, Shelby Gean Massey.
Visitation will be held Friday evening from 7 til 9 p.m. at Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
O'BRIEN, Robert
Robert Allen O'Brien, 60, of Isle of Palms, S.C. died Thursday, April 18, 2002 at his residence. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen O'Brien are invited to attend the funeral service of the former, Sunday, April 21, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 2:00 o'clock. Entombment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Chapel Saturday, from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock.
Mr. O'Brien was born in Lowell, Mass., a son of Edward N. and Irene O'Brien. He was a retired Auto Wholesaler and a member of Sunrise Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are his wife of Isle of Palms, S.C., mother, Irene O'Brien of Manchester, N.H., three daughters, Theresa Marek of Charleston, S.C., Patricia June of Virginia Beach, Va., Tracey O'Brien of Folly Beach, S.C., granddaughter, Raechell Marek of Charleston, S.C., grandson, Alex Marek of Charleston, S.C., two brothers, Edward O'Brien of Manchester, N.H. and Russell O'Brien of Las Vegas, Nev.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 7 Saint Teresa Drive, Charleston, S.C. 29407.
HILL, Samuel
The relatives and friends of Deacon Samuel Leroy Hill those of his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Hill, son, Mr. Vincent Fowler, stepchildren, Harry Attles (June), Eugene, Robert and Michelle Fowler, sister, Bertha McCray, nephew, Calvin Cheek (Olivia) and London Hill (Jan), sisters-in-law, Hazel Brown (Oscar) and Mildred Simmons aunt, Estelle Richardson and other relatives are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, April 20, 2002, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1101 Camp Road, James Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Remains to the church on Friday at 6 p.m. the family will be receiving friends at the church on Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church on Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment, Stem Point Cemetery, James Island, S.C.
HOLMES, Julia
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Julia Gregory-Holmes are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, April 20, 2002, 12:00 noon at St. Paul AME Church, 5020 Hwy., 162 Hollywood, S.C. Interment Church Cemetery. Mrs. Holmes is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Julia Whiddle, Mrs. Peggy Sumter and Mrs. Arletta Holmes, Sumter. Three sons, Lt. Edward Holmes, Mr. Cephus Holmes and Rev. Dr. Arthur Lee Holmes. Four daughters-in-law, Mrs. Annie Holmes, Rev. Rose Holmes, Mrs. Lynn Holmes and Mrs. Souvillia Rice-Holmes. Three sons-in-law, Mr. Alonzo Whiddee, Mr. Eugene Sumter, Jr. and Mr. Don Sumter, Sr. Four sisters Mrs. Frances Mathews, Ms. Louise Gregory, Mrs. Elnora Wicker and Mrs. Elrena Brown. 25 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Viewing for Mrs. Holmes will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, S.C. on Friday, April 19, 2002 from 10:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and at the church from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 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.
WISE, James
The relatives and friends of Mr. James Wise and those of his children Rena Singleton and Dan Wise (Lavern). His father Mr. Alfred (Geneva) Wise. His brothers Harold (Leola), Edward (Sallie) Wise, sisters Henrietta Wise and Marie (John) Blake, Gloria (Harry) Gillard and Linda Hutchinson, special aunt, Mrs. Rebecca (Francis) Cummings, special grand, Matthew (Alicia) Rivers, adopted brothers and sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, grands, nieces and nephews are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday April 20, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. in Peter S. Johnson Funeral Chapel 440 Venning Street, Mount Pleasant, S.C. Interment, Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens, 1308 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, S.C. Viewing this afternoon at the funeral home 3 to 9 p.m. The family hour will be 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
RHODES, Margaret
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Margaret Lillian Hilton Rhodes, widow of Raymond C. Rhodes, Sr. are invited to attend her funeral service Saturday at 11 o'clock in James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville.
Burial will be in White Church Cemetery, Dorchester Road, Summerville.
Friends may call the funeral home from 6 until 8 o'clock this evening.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, S.C
BROWN, George
Entered into eternal rest on April 18, 2002, Mr. George Brown, beloved father of Donald and brother of Deloris Brown, Brendolyn Brown, Myra Brown and Blanche Brown. Late residence, 3800 Ashley Shores Drive, North Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348, or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
SMITH, Arnell
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Arnell Smith of Ridgeville, S.C. Those of her son, Mr. Verner Smith of Philadelphia, those of her sister, Sadie of Philadelphia, those of her grands, Bradlee Smith (Sonja) of Alexandria, Va., Gregory Miles, Dana Miles, both of Philadelphia, Vernon Smith (Jackie), Anthony Smith all of New York City, Charlene Boyd of Ridgeville, S.C., and Jereatha Hall (Carl), of Woodbridge, Va., are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, April 20, 2002, 12 noon, at St. John Baptist Church in Ridgeville. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Family hour from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements made by MILLIGAN'S FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, S.C. Phone 761-8696.
MURDAUGH, Eleanor
SMOAKS - Mrs. Eleanor Maxey Murdaugh, 82, of 13712 Mt. Carmel Highway died Thursday at Colleton Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, at the chapel of the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Padgett and Rev. Grady Garris officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Murdaugh was born in Colleton County, a daughter of the late Leon Maxey and Elizabeth Smith Maxey. She was a former inspector with Smoaks Manufacturing and a former Magistrate's Clerk for her late husband, Judge C.H. "Jack" Murdaugh. She was a member of Smoaks Baptist Church.
Surviving are a son, Curtis Marshall Murdaugh of St. George, three daughters, Mary Ola McAlhany of Beaufort, Myrtle Bentley of Walterboro, and Judy Axson of Columbia, two sisters, Leona Crosby and Margaret Lindsey, both of Charleston, 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by two grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Saturday, at the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME IN WALTERBORO.
Memorial contributions may be made to Colleton County Relay for Life, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
CAMPBELL, Brittany
The relatives and friends of Little Miss Brittany Amber Campbell and of her parents Ms. Kimberly Campbell and Mr. Leon Scott, grandparents, Mrs. Edith Campbell and the late William Campbell and Mr. Leon Scott, Sr., her brother, Master Corey A. Campbell, aunts, uncles, are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday afternoon, April 20, 2002, at 1:30 p.m., in Christ Gospel Church of Charleston, 249 St. Philip St., Charleston, S.C. The Rev. Kenneth J.J. Edmondson pastor with inhumation following in Sunset Memorial Gardens, North Charleston, S.C., friends may call in the chapel at Harleston-Boags, Inc., on Friday afternoon, April 19, 2002, from 2 until 8 p.m. A quiet hour with family members will be observed from 7 until 8 p.m. Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
LISI, Elsa
Elsa Mae Celli Lisi, 55, died on the morning of Tuesday, April 16, 2002, after a lengthy illness. Private services have been arranged by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
Elsa was born in Manhattan, New York, on January 20, 1947, a daughter of Amo Celli and Florence Messing Celli of Brentwood, Long Island, New York. She was the widow of Dominic Lisi and was preceded in death by a grandson, Allen Eugene Peirson, II.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her daughter, Maria Pierson of Summerville, S.C., two sons, Philip Chiuchiolo, Jr., of Hollywood, Fla., and Michael Chiuchiolo of Long Island, N.Y. Three sisters also survive Elsa, Florence White of Brentwood, Long Island, New York, Brenda Hunter of Tucson, Ariz., and Sabrina Corsione of Quoian, Long Island, New York, as well as her granddaughters, Jennifer Chiochiolo and Cara Mae Lisi-Pierson. The family is expecting the birth of a grandson, Daniel James Pierson.
MEYER, Frances
Frances Elizabeth Meyer, 69, of Jamestown, S.C., Died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at the residence. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Meyer are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter, Saturday, April 20, 2002, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, at 12 noon. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Chapel, Friday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Meyer was born July 29, 1932, in Pitt County, N.C., a daughter of Warren B. and Mamie Cox McLawhorn.
Surviving are her husband, Alvin Meyer, two daughters, Constance M. McDaniel of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Kaye M. Eastwood of Wallace, N.C., one son, Donald Gene Moore of Ayden, N.C., three sisters, Madge Lackey and Alice Jean Allday both of North Charleston, S.C., Doris Giannini of Ayden, N.C., two grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 205, Columbia, S.C. 29204, or St. Jude's Ranch for Children, P.O. Box 61695, Boulder City, Nev. 89006-1695.
LEMACKS, Chris
WALTERBORO - Chris G. Lemacks, 24, a carpenter with Ricky Stone Construction Co., died Wednesday from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, at the chapel of the Fred Parker Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Jim Stophel and Rev. Daniel Cooper. Interment will be in Glendale Memorial Cemetery, directed by the Fred Parker Funeral Home.
Mr. Lemacks was born May 8, 1977, in Williams, a son of Sharon Stone Thorson and the late George Ervin Lemacks.
Surviving are, his mother and step-father, Sharon Stone Thorson and Earl Thomas Thorson of Walterboro, his maternal grandparents, Johnny and Eleanor Stanley Stone of Walterboro and his paternal grandparents, Annie Mae Lemacks of Camden and the late Walter Lemacks.
Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6 until 8 p.m., at the FRED PARKER FUNERAL HOME.
BECKHAM, James
James H. "Jimmy" Beckham, 46, of Cross, a department manager with the Berkeley County Maintenance Department, died Wednesday at a local hospital.
The funeral will be 11 a.m., Saturday at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Burial will be in Whispering Pines Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Beckham was born August 13, 1955 at Charleston, S.C., a son of Elliott L. Beckham and Dorothy Vinson Beckham. He was a Baptist.
Surviving are his fiancée, Michelle Clark of Cross; two sons, James F. Beckham and Brian A. Beckham both of Kingsman, Arizona; stepdaughter, Tiffany Clark of Cross; stepson, David Clark of Cross; brother, Donnie Beckham of Summerville; two grandchildren, Shawn Rabon and Will Rabon both of Dorchester; one niece and one nephew.
Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday evening.
GATHERS, Mary
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mary Louise Gathers, those of her children, Mr. Larry Gathers, Mrs. Debra (Anthony) Holmes, Mrs. Robenia Maybank, Mr. Anthony Gathers, Mr. Clifford Gathers, Mrs. Rolanda (Marcus) Holloway, Mr. Michael (Rochelle) Gathers, Mrs. Sherold (Jerome) Deleston, and those of her sister and brothers, Mrs. Betty Gene Pearsol, Mr. Horrace (Dorothy) Williams and Mr. Thadeus Ball and all of her many aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins are invited to attend her home going services Friday, April 19, 2002, 1 p.m. at New Charity Baptist Church, 1544 E. Montague Ave. Rev. Dr. J. Charles Levy, pastor. Interment, private. There will not be a wake. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, 4784 Gaynor Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405. (843) 744-7511.
VENNING, Robert
Entered into eternal rest on April 18, 2002, Mr. Robert Venning, Jr. of 1842 United Dr., Huger, S.C. The son of the late Robert Venning, Sr. and Elizabeth Smalls Venning. He is survived by two sons, Kenneth Venning and Victor Venning, four daughters, Faith Venning, Candace Ushery, Jennifer Venning and Bernadette Carroll, two brothers, Franklin Venning and John Benjamin Venning, three sisters, Bernice Hanson, Willamae Phillips and Shirley V. Campbell. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
TREADWELL, Michael
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 15, 2002, Mr. Michael Benjamin Treadwell, 41, of Trenton, N.J. He is survived by his parents Mr. Isaac and Etta Treadwell of Goose Creek, S.C., a brother, Mr. David Treadwell of Baltimore, Md., a sister, Sgt. Margaret Treadwell of Seattle, Wash., a godsister, Ms. Tamika Cole of Trenton, a niece Turquoise Treadwell of Seattle, 6 aunts, 3 uncles and many cousins and friends. Funeral notice later. THE MINISTRY OF RIVERS FUNERAL HOME OF GOOSE CREEK in charge of arrangements. 824-9990/1-800-884-9990.
WHITE, Mary
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mary Richardson White are invited to attend her funeral service 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 22, 2002 in Payne R.M.U.E. Church, 1516 Camp Rd., James Island. Rev. J. Powell is the pastor. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. White will be at the funeral home Sunday 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family will receive friends 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. White is survived by a daughter, Mary Davenport of Bronx, N.Y.; a son, Willington E. White of Springfield, Va.; a brother, Richard Richardson of Charleston; ten grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law; a son-in-law, other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS (843) 722-0268.
