LICHAUCO, Benjamin
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of April 22, 2002, Benjamin Moreno Lichauco, widow of Mercedes Morales Lichauco. Residence, Goose Creek, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Goose Creek, S.C., Friday morning, April 26, 2002, at 10 o'clock. The Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will be held at Whispering Pines Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Thursday evening between 6 and 8 o'clock, where a Christian Wake Service will be held at 6 o'clock.
Mr. Lichauco was born in Manila, Philippine Islands, on February 13, 1926, the son of the late Leoncio Lichauco and Adela Moreno Lichauco. He was Catholic and retired from Goer Manufacturing Company, Inc. as a packer.
Surviving are his six sons, Celso Lichauco, Jose Lichauco, Arnoldo Lichauco, all of the Philippine Islands, Froilan Lichauco, Anthony Lichauco and Raymond Lichauco all of Goose Creek, S.C.; four daughters, Edna Linda Edwards of North Charleston, S.C., Clarissa Deano of the Philippine Islands, Imelda L. Smith of Phoenix, Ariz., and Veronica Lichauco of Sunnyville, Calif.; one brother, Totoy Lichauco of the Philippine Islands; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
BANKS, Frances
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Frances Banks, those of her children, Clevonne D. Banks, Rico M. Banks (Candy), Ira Q. Banks (Annette), Kylon W. Banks, Sadiras L. Banks (Donna), Richard D. Simmons and Tajii T. Peases (Robert) are invited to attend her funeral services, Thursday, April 25, 2002, at 1 p.m., at Gethsemane Baptist Church, 180 Romney St. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Remains to the church on Wednesday at 6 p.m. The family will be receiving friends at the church from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church on Thursday at 12 noon. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens.
REMBERT, Arthur
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 23, 2002, Mr. Arthur Rembert. Residence, 112 Fishburne St., Charleston, S.C. He is the beloved father of Mr. Robert Rembert and Mr. Richard Rembert. Funeral notice later. Arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
GASSAWAY, Pearl
Pearl M. Gassaway, 81, died Sunday, April 21, 2002, at a hospital in North Charleston, S.C. Born August 13, 1920, in Leeds, Ala., she was the daughter of James Willie Morris and Mary Elizabeth Morris (nee Jackson). Mrs. Gassaway was a homemaker and a member of Midway Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her sister Ruby Bullard, she is survived by her daughter, Jewel Brown, Moncks Corner; three sisters, Jewel Craig, Moncks Corner; Carrie Frierson, Goose Creek; Mary Ellen McMillen, Chesapeake, Va.; brother, Buck Morris, Gadsden, S.C.; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held, Thursday, April 25, 2002, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., (Hwy. 52) Goose Creek. Entombment will follow at Plantation Memorial Gardens, Moncks Corner. The family will receive friends, (today) Wednesday, April 24, 2002, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the funeral home.
HOLMAN, Sr., Robert
Robert Eugene Holman, Sr., 82, of North Charleston, died Monday, April 22, 2002 in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m., Thursday, April 25, 2002 at Ferndale Baptist Church, 4870 Piedmont Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. Burial to follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens.
Born November 28, 1919, in Alexandria, La., he was the son of the late John Rudolph Holman and Lura Estelle Donaldson.
Mr. Holman was a retired machinist with the Charleston Naval Shipyard. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a charter member of Ferndale Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Lorine Waltz Holman, of North Charleston, a daughter, Lura Holman McIntosh of Beaufort, a son, Robert E. Holman Jr. of Taylors, S.C. and 4 grandchildren.
The family will be receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, S.C. Arrangements are being handled by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Ferndale Baptist Church.
GREEN, Henry
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Tuesday, April 23, 2002, Mr. Henry N. Green. Residence, 2030 Riverview Ave., (Charleston Heights) North Charleston, S.C. He is the beloved husband of the Elder Lucille Green, father of Mr. Timothy Green, Ms. Frances Green and Mr. Pierre Green, uncle of Mr. James Williams, Ms. Edith Green and Georgetta Shy. Funeral arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
GRAHAM, Ruth
Ruth Aliene Graham, 76, of 105 Pentecostal St., Bamberg, S.C., wife of the late David Thomas Graham, died April 22, 2002, at a Bamberg hospital.
Mrs. Graham was born December 1, 1925, in Clinton, S.C., the daughter of the late John Elbert Finney and the late Amanda Lorene Fulmer. She was a member of Pentecostal Holiness Church of Bamberg, S.C. She was a retired spinner with Bamberg Textile Mill, where she worked for 33 years. She enjoyed gardening and traveling.
Funeral services will be Thursday, April 25, 2002, at 11 a.m., at COONER FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL. Burial, Bamberg County Memorial Gardens., with Rev. John Carter officiating.
Survivors include, one daughter, Brenda Darnell of Bamberg, S.C.; one son, J.W. Dalton of Orangeburg, S.C.; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Wilbanks of Whitmire, S.C.; one brother, Thomas E. Finney of Columbia, S.C.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at Cooner Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends and relatives at 105 Pentecostal St., Bamberg, S.C.
LESEMANN, Jack
ARION SOCIETY: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral services of our life member and past president, Jack J. Lesemann in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Thursday, at 10:30 a.m.
By order of:
David B. Mullen, President
Ronald D. Theiling, Secretary
LESEMANN, Jack
Jack Julius Lesemann, 76, of Charleston, S.C., died at home on the morning of April 23. He was born in Charleston on October 12, 1925, to the late Karl John Lesemann and Emily Jahnz Lesemann. He graduated from the Citadel in 1949. He worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1949 until he retired in 1982 as Chief of the Engineering Division, Charleston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was a member of the French Huguenot Church. He was a life member and a past president of the Arion Society. Jack was an avid boatsman having built his first boat at age 12. He was a licensed Coast Guard Captain. At the age of 70, Jack fulfilled a lifelong dream by earning his private pilot's license and then built his own two-passenger airplane. As a licensed amateur radio operator, Jack was a member of the Waterway Radio and Cruising Club.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jack J. Lesemann are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Thursday, at 10:30 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Interment, Magnolia Cemetery. Friends may call at Stuhr's Downtown Chapel, Wednesday, between 5 and 7 o'clock.
He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife of 52 years, Mary Ellen DeVeaux Lesemann, and two sons, J. Randall Lesemann of Macon, Ga., and Gary Jahnz Lesemann and his wife Shand Herbert Lesemann and one grandson, K'Hill Lesemann, of Charleston. Other survivors include a sister, Emily Lesemann "Armee" Sadler and a brother, Karl John Lesemann, Jr., two nephews, Dr. Robert K. Sadler and Mr. Tommy Sadler; and four nieces, Ms. Nancy Brynside, Mrs. Merrie Southgate, Mrs. Joy Marshall and Mrs. Elizabeth Morton. A sister, Elizabeth Lesemann "Betty" Koester, predeceased him.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorials be made to Hollings Cancer Center, Patient Support Fund, 86 Jonathan Lucas St., Charleston, S.C. 29425; or Tourette Syndrome Association Research Fund, 42-40 Bell Blvd., Bayside, N.Y. 11361-2820; or Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
FISK, Sr., Oscar
WALTERBORO - Oscar William Fisk, Sr., 95, a retired shop foreman with the S.C. Hwy. Dept., died Tuesday at Colleton Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the chapel of the Fred Parker Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Eric Bjork and Rev. Wayne Lovett. Interment will be in Bedon Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Fisk was born July 1, 1906 in Colleton County, a son of the late David Fisk and Florrie Seigler Fisk. He was a member of Bedon Baptist Church, a Deacon, Sunday School Director, Disciple Training Director, Choir member, and active in various committees. He was a member of the Gideons and a member of Unity Lodge #55 A.F.M. He was co-owner of the Variety Shed. He was married twice, first to the late Ruth Ritter Fisk.
Surviving are his wife, Verda Crosby Fisk, a son, Oscar W. (Billy) Fisk, Jr. of Moncks Corner, a daughter, Ruth Ann Beaudrot of St. George, a step-son, Raymond Nettles of Swansea, a step-daughter, Julie Helt of Aurora, Colo., 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, and 12 step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Bedon Baptist Church Cemetery Trust Fund, 2410 Cottageville Hwy., Walterboro, S.C. 29488.
Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the FRED PARKER FUNERAL HOME.
CLAUSON, Cynthia
Mrs. Cynthia Hunt Clauson, 32, of Ottawa, died at home Sunday evening, April 21, 2002, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 26, in the First Presbyterian Church in Ottawa, with the Rev. John Walker, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Memorial Park in Ottawa. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the MUELLER FUNERAL HOME.
Mrs. Clauson was born July 19, 1969 in Charleston, S.C. to Richard and Pearl (Williams) Hunt. She attended Clemson University and was employed as a Loan Officer at First Federal Savings Bank in Ottawa. She married Ronald Clauson on August 12, 1988 in Pawley's Island, S.C. She is survived by her husband, one son Steven, one daughter, Katherine, her parents of John's Island, S.C., three brothers, Richard (Michelle) Hunt, of Winter Park, Fla., Tom (Angee) Hunt of Snellville, Ga., Mark Hunt of Johns Island, S.C., and one sister, Dawn (William) Zattau, of Jacksonville, Fla. She was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Hunt.
CABIAD, Ernesto
The relatives and friends of Ernesto G. and Carmencita A. Cabiad are invited to attend his graveside funeral services in Riverview Memorial Park, Friday, April 26, 2002 at 10 o'clock. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, 2119 Dorchester Road this Wednesday evening, April 24, and again Thursday, April 25, 2002 from 6 until 9 o'clock.
ANDERSON, Sr., Gene
Gene Tunny "Tony" Anderson, Sr., 71, of Summerville, husband of Gladys "Totsie" Bunch Anderson died Monday at his residence.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock in First Baptist Church of Jedburg. Burial will be in Summerville Cemetery.
Friends may call James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville from 6 until 8 o'clock Thursday evening.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: First Baptist Church of Jedburg, 121 Brewer Road, Summerville, S.C. 29483 or to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29405.
Born on August 2, 1930 in Conway, S.C., a son of the late Charles Morgan Anderson, Sr. and Mollie J. Anderson. He attended schools in Conway, S.C. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in the Korean Conflict. He was director of Skating Ministry and an active deacon in First Baptist Church of Jedburg. He worked for Byrdseed Inc. and was the groundskeeper for First Baptist Church of Jedburg.
Surviving are his wife; five daughters, Eva Garriott of Summerville, Elaine Anderson Eshleman of Goose Creek, Gwen Miller of Charlotte, N.C., Peggy Anderson Garrett of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Mary S. Anderson of Charleston; one son, Bryan Tettleton of Summerville; 7 grandchildren; 1 grand dog, Scout; 1 brother, J.C. Anderson of Conway; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Gene T. Anderson, Jr., granddaughter, Ashley Danielle Miller and two brothers, Willie Edwin Anderson and Charles Morgan Anderson, Jr.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
DAVIS, Harry
The relatives and friends of Deacon Harry Davis of Exchange Landing Road, John's Island, S.C. and those of his devoted wife, Rev. Christena B. Davis, his loving children, Mrs. Gertrude (James) E. Perry, John (Theresa) B. LaRoche, Mr. Henry (Cynthia) R. LaRoche and Mrs. Sandra (Roosevelt) Riddy, sisters, Mozell Heyward and Alice Dupree, brothers, Arthur Pringle and Franklin Pringle, sisters-in-law, Wilhelmina Rivers and Wilhelmina Oree, brother-in-law, Edward (Shirley) Keith, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends are invited to attend his home-going services on Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at The Old Ashley Baptist Center, Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Remains will lie in state at the center from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service. The Rev. Bishop Arthur Doctor and the Rev. Robert R. Deas, Sr., officiating ministers. Friends may call Walker's Mortuary "Chapel of Peace" today, Wednesday, April 24, 2002 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Deacon Harry Davis will repose in Mt. Zion Holiness Church, 2771 Exchange Landing Road, John's Island, S.C. from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Family will receive friends from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the church. Inhumation will be in New Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery. Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "CHAPEL OF PEACE", 3407 Old Pond Rd., John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.
OWENS, Jr., Luther
Luther Bethea "L.B." Owens, Jr., 66, of Gaskins Landing Lane, St. Stephen, S.C., a retired supervisor at Albany International, died Tuesday at his residence.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday morning, April 25, 2002, in the First Baptist Church of St. Stephen. Friends may call at the ST. STEPHEN CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. this Wednesday evening. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29405.
Mr. Owens was born March 18, 1936, in Russellville, S.C., a son of Luther Bethea Owens and Nelda Murphy Owens. He was an Air Force veteran. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. Stephen. He was a member of Mt. Hope Lodge #128 AFM and Morning Star Chapter #121 OES. He was a Shriner and a member of the Scottish Rite. He was a graduate of St. Stephen High School.
Surviving are his wife, Jean Keller Owens; a daughter, Melinda O. Wadford of St. Stephen; a son, Calvin B. Owens of St. Stephen; a sister, Elizabeth Barnett of Columbia; a brother, Jimmy Owens of Byron, Ga.; and two grandchildren, Jessica and Michael.
WHITMIRE, Harriett
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Harriett Whitmire of Moncks Corner, S.C. are invited to attend her funeral services Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Berkeley Church of Christ, Hwy. 52, Moncks Corner, S.C. Interment, Gillians Family Cemetery, Cordesville, S.C. Viewing will be from 3-8 p.m. on Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 7-8 p.m. at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, 200 Grace Street, Moncks Corner, S.C.
MURRAY, Wilhelmenia
Entered into eternal rest on April 23, 2002, Mrs. Wilhelmenia G. Murray, the beloved wife of the late Mr. Isaac Murray, mother of Mrs. Anita (Leo Sr.) Rose. Late residence 107 Lumber Lane, Goose Creek, S.C. Funeral notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
EASON, Wiley
Home going services for Mr. Wiley Eason of Marianna Arkansas, (formerly of 21 River Point Row, Apt. 9-D Charleston, S.C.) the beloved husband of the late Mrs. Mertis Orr Eason will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. in Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 350 Sumter Street, Charleston, S.C. with the Rev. William U. Frederick, Jr., pastor, officiating. Interment Live Oak Memorial Gardens, Charleston, S.C. Viewing for Mr. Eason will be at Suburban Funeral Home Chapel, 2336 Meeting Street, North Charleston, S.C. on Wednesday, April 24, 2002 from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at the church on Thursday from 12 noon until 12:45 p.m. Survivors include his beloved sisters and brothers, Ann Eason Sweat of Houston, Texas, Martha Eason Monroe and Josh Eason of Flint Michigan, Louise Eason Williams and John Eason of Marianna, Arkansas, sisters-in-law, Dorothy Orr Zeigler of Charleston, S.C., Johnnie James of Hampton, S.C., Mable Eason of Flint, Michigan, Ruby Eason of Marianna, Arkansas, brothers-in-law, William Zeigler of Charleston, S.C., Raymond Adams of New York and Johnson Williams of Marianna, Arkansas. A Host of nieces, nephews, grand and great-grand-nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
ECKLEY, Doris
The relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Wednesday morning, April 24, 2002 at 11 o'clock. The Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will be held in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
Mrs. Eckley was born in Carney's Point, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Clifford Dawson and Anna Noel Dawson. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. She was a clerk for the Charleston Naval Weapons Station.
Surviving are one sister, Joan Lupinetti of Conowingo, Maryland; two granddaughters, Christina Eckley of Hollywood, S.C. and Nicole Simmons of North Charleston, S.C.; six great-grandchildren; and a very dear friend, Juanita Simons of North Charleston, S.C. Mrs. Eckley was preceded in death by a son Peter Eckley.
GUENTHER, Mark
The relatives and friends of Mark Mitchell Guenther are invited to attend his funeral services at the graveside in Holy Cross Cemetery, Wednesday at 3 o'clock.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 10794, Greenville, S.C. 29603.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
