MCKELVIE, III, Joseph
Joseph Ira McKelvie, III, 49, of North Charleston, S.C. died Friday, May 3, 2002 at a Florence hospital after an extended illness. He was a resident for 18 years at the Scranton Nursing Facility in Lake City, S.C. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at the Ling Funeral Chapel, 5580 Memorial Blvd., St. George, S.C. Burial will be in the Dorchester Cemetery, Dorchester, S.C., directed by LING FUNERAL HOME of St. George. (843) 563-3589
Mr. McKelvie was born April 20, 1953 in Bridgeport, Conn. a son of Joseph I. McKelvie, Jr. and Mrs. Joyce Williams McKelvie. He was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, Bridgeport, Conn. where he received several trophies and awards for his outstanding athletic ability. He was a member of the St. Peters A.M.E. Church of North Charleston. He was a former employee of the City of Charleston.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Joyce Williams McKelvie of North Charleston, S.C., his father, Joseph I. McKelvie, Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio, three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Young and Mrs. Dianne (William) Bennett all of North Charleston, S.C., Mrs. Kathleen E. (Gregory) Johnson of Cary, N.C., one brother, Lee M. McKelvie of North Charleston, S.C., maternal grandmother, Mrs. Pearlie Haynes of Charleston, S.C., his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Julia Bell McKelvie of Bridgeport, Conn. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Bennett of 5408 Ann Street, Trailwood Mobile Home Park, North Charleston.
PENTLAND, Norma
Norma L. Pentland, 68, of Johns Island and wife of Neil Pentland died on Sunday at her residence. Mrs. Pentland, daughter of the late Albert and Phamie Lively was born in Comer, Ga.
Mrs. Pentland is survived by her husband, Neil; 6 step-children; 9 step-grandchildren and 3 step-great-grandchildren. Services will be announced and held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 267 Calhoun Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401. The CREMATION CENTER OF CHARLESTON is assisting the Pentland family.
BARTLES, Betty K.
Betty Grace Krempa Bartles, 89, of Charleston, formerly of Shreveport, La., and Atlanta, Ga., and widow of Henry Bartles, died Saturday, May 4, 2002, in Charleston. Mrs. Bartles was born Saturday, May 11, 1912, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Charles and Eve Krempa. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, St. John's Cathedral Parish in Shreveport, La., and the Catholic Daughters of America. Mrs. Bartles was a homemaker, a nurse and also a translator for refugees after W.W.II. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and singing in her church choir. She was predeceased by a son, the Rev. Charles A. Bartles, S.J. She is survived by her children, Irene B. Longoria and her husband Fred of Shreveport, La., John H. Barltes and his wife Barbara of Atlanta, Ga., and Mary B. Runyon and her husband William, L., Jr., of Charleston, nine grandchildren, Beth Barnes and her husband Stuart, Lee Runyon and his wife Nicole all of Charleston, Patricia B. Cooper and her husband Jack, Deborah B. Tankersly and her husband Danny, Diane B. Rutledge and her husband Michael, John H. Bartles and his wife Janet all of Atlanta, Ga., Cynthia L. Hagler and her husband, Kevin, Doris L. Jacobs and her husband Tommy both of Shreveport, La.; 15 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 9, 2002, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the church 1695 Wallenburg Blvd., Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. to time of service. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. 766-1365.
JONES, Roy
GEORGETOWN - Roy Jones, 57, a retired employee with Georgetown Steel Corp., died Sunday, May 5, 2002, in Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at 3 p.m. in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens. Burial will follow under the direction of GRAHAM FUNERAL HOME.
He was born February 9, 1945, in Georgetown County, a son of the late Ernest Jones and Melvina Reeves Jones.
He was a member of Bloomingvale Pentecostal Holiness Church and enjoyed fishing as his hobby.
Surviving are, his wife, Bonnie Jones; two daughters, Josie Thames and Tracey Jones, both of Georgetown; two grandchildren, Trey and Cathryn Thames of Georgetown; two brothers, Cecil Jones and Tony Jones both of Georgetown; two sisters, Judy Jones and Joyce J. Cannon, both of Georgetown and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.
TREAT, Jean
Jean Damon Treat of Seabrook Island, died May 6, 2002, in a local hospital. Friends and relatives are invited to attend her funeral services, Wednesday, at 3 o'clock at the graveside in Church of Our Savior Cemetery, Johns Island. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Tuesday, between 6:00 and 7:30 o'clock.
She was born August 20, 1927, in Greenwood, S.C., the daughter of Brett Ayers and Kathleen Warren Ayers.
She was active in civic affairs, having served as a Red Cross volunteer at the Charleston Naval Hospital, past president of the Charleston Lions Auxiliary. She was a former member of the Citadel Faculty Wives Club and Citadel Military Wives Club. She was a former member of Charleston Country Club and present member of Seabrook Island Club. She had a passion for traveling.
She attended Greenwood High School, George Washington University and studied at the University of Naples, Italy.
She is survived by a son, Stephen Schmutz of Charleston, S.C.; two daughters, Dolores Lindley of Charlotte, N.C., and Cynthia Belvin of Greensboro, N.C.; one sister, Mrs. L.E. Price of Greenwood, S.C.; four brothers, Sam W. Ayers of Rutherfordton, N.C., C.J. Ayers of Moncks Corner, S.C., Tom B. Ayers of Reidsville, N.C., and Joseph E. Ayers of Charleston, S.C.; step-mother, Margaret J. Ayers of Reidsville, N.C.; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Commander U.S. Navy (Ret.), William Q. Damon, W.W.II and Korean War veteran and her husband, Richard Treat, U.S. Navy W.W.II, Bomber Pilot.
HINES, Cornelia
The relatives and friends of Cornelia Yarbrough Hines, widow of Richard Kennon Hines, IV, are invited to attend her funeral services, Tuesday, at 10 o'clock, in St. Michael's Episcopal Church. Interment, Rose Hill Cemetery, Macon, Ga.
Memorials may be made to Bishop Gadsden Residents Assistance Fund, 1 Gadsden Way, Charleston, S.C., 29412 or the Association for the Blind, 2209 Mechanic St., Charleston, S.C. 29405 or Good Shepherd School, 211 Franklin Road, Lookout Mountain, Tenn. 37350.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
BARNES, Lilly B.
The relatives and friends of Lilly B. Barnes are invited to attend her funeral service Tuesday, May 7, 2002 in Sullivan’s Island Baptist Church at 11:00 o’clock. Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens.
Memorials are suggested to Sullivan’s Island Baptist Church, 1753 Central Ave., Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482 or American Cancer Society, Lowcountry Chapter, 5900 Core Rd., Charleston, SC 29406.
ANDERSON, Robert
COWARD - Mr. Robert L. "Jimmy" Anderson, 63, died Sunday, May 5, 2002, at his residence after an illness.
Mr. Anderson was born in Florence County, a son of the late James Wysong and Lizzie A. Anderson. He retired from Hyman Paper Company of Florence and was also a retired farmer. He was a member of Ariel Baptist Church, Past Master and member of Robert Burns Lodge #337 and the Omar Temple. He was a U. S. Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Kay James Anderson of Coward; one son, Robert Scott Anderson of Florence; one sister, Virginia A. Sessoms of Springfield, VA.; and one brother, James Larry (Shelby) Anderson of Coward.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in Ariel Baptist Church, Coward, with burial in the National Cemetery, Florence.
Memorials may be made to: Ariel Baptist Church, P. O. Box 86, Coward, SC 29530; or to: Hospice of the Pee Dee, 555 E. Cheves Street, Florence, SC 29506.
The family will have visitation from 7:00 -- 9:00 P.M. Tuesday evening in the funeral home.
BROCKINGTON FUNERAL HOME, LAKE CITY, is in charge.
UPCHURCH, Lebeus
Entered into eternal rest the evening of May 5, 2002, Lebeus Eugene Upchurch. Residence, North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lebeus E. Upchurch are invited to attend his funeral services in First Christian Church, Thursday, May 9, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Interment will follow in Live Oak Memorial Gardens with full military honors. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL.
Born September 19, 1927, in Clyattville, Ga., Mr. Upchurch was the son of Lebeus M. Upchurch and Willa T. Taylor Upchurch. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years and served in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Upchurch was a member of First Christian Church of Charleston, where he was a Deacon and Trustee. He was also past President of the North Charleston Exchange Club and retired from Condon's Department Store, Human Resources Department.
Surviving Mr. Upchurch are his wife, Carolyn Atkins Upchurch of North Charleston; a daughter, Cassandra U. Johnson and husband, David Lee Johnson, both of N. Charleston; a brother, Lowell Upchurch of Clyatville, Ga.; two sisters, Sara Smith of Richmond Hill, Ga., and Margret Newton of Millen, Ga.; two grandsons, David E. Johnson and Johnathan L. Johnson, both of Charleston; four great-grandchildren, David, Cameron, Nathaniell and Cassandra.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of S.C., Coastal Branch, 1941 Savage Road, Suite 200-A, Charleston, S.C. 29407, or to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Bank of America Bldg., N. Charleston, S.C. 29406.
BENNETT, Charles
The relatives and friends of Mr. Bennett are invited to attend his Memorial Service in Christ St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Meggett, Wednesday afternoon, May 8, 2002 at 3 o'clock. Interment, will be private. Arrangements made by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Christ St. Pauls Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 426, Yonges Island, S.C. 29449.
RIDGELL, Lucille
The Mass of Christian Burial for Lucille G. Ridgell, wife of Pinckney Ridgell, will be celebrated at 11 o'clock a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2002, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, St. James Blvd., Goose Creek. Arrangements were made by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Building Fund, 510 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, S.C. 29445.
MURPHY, Alice
FURMAN - Mrs. Alice Camille Causey Murphy, 81, of Furman died Sunday evening in the St. Joseph Hospital in Savannah.
Born October 5, 1920 in Hampton County, S.C. she was the daughter of the late Malcolm Lander Causey and Ann Jenkins Causey. Mrs. Murphy graduated from Furman High School in 1937, earned her B.S. Degree in Biology and Chemistry from Winthrop College in 1941 and then graduated from The Medical College of South Carolina in 1943 with a degree in Medical Technology. She was a member of Alpha Chi and Delta Kappa Gamma Sororities. She taught in public and private schools in Hampton and Jasper Counties and in Savannah for 35 years. Her great joy was in teaching and seeing her students succeed. In retirement she tutored many young students for over 20 years and also enjoyed teaching piano lessons.
She was a member of Furman Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years, and she had recently taught Sunday School and was pianist at St. John's Methodist Church in Garnett.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Lee Murphy, whom she married on July 4, 1943; sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph Lee Murphy, Jr. and wife Sharon of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Malcolm McLeod Murphy and wife Anna of Charlotte, N.C.; daughter and son-in-law, Camille Murphy Jones and her husband Kim of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two granddaughters, Caroline Camille and Kacy Lee Murphy, both of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters-in-law, Beth Gren Causey of Mt. Pleasant and Julia Peeples Causey of Walterboro, S.C. There are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Malcolm Lander Causey, Jr. and Dr. James Benjamin Causey.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Furman Methodist Church, directed by PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME of Hampton. Burial will follow in the Lawtonville Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the chapel in Hampton.
Memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse, 801 Bamboo Rd., Boone, N.C. 28607 or to The American Heart Association, 409 King St., Suite 300, Charleston, S.C. 29403.
MARTIN, III, T. Hutson
The relatives and friends of Thomas Hutson Martin, III are invited to attend his funeral service at 11:00 a.m. this Tuesday at St. Phillips Episcopal Church. Burial will be in the Churchyard cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to St. Phillips Episcopal Church Building Fund 142 Church St., Charleston, S.C. 29401, or to the First Baptist Church School Endowment Fund, 48 Meeting St., Charleston, S.C. 29401. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
BROWN, Carrie
The relatives and friends of Carrie Wiley Brown are invited to attend her funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at Harborview Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Harbor View Presbyterian Church, 900 Harbor View Rd. James Island, S.C. 29412. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. 766-1365.
MAZYCK, Soloman
PISGAH LODGE NO.169, F.&A.M. OFFICERS AND MEMBERS: You are requested to assemble at Pisgah Lodge on Tuesday May 7, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. to open a lodge of sorrow and meet at Olive Branch A.M.E. Church at 6:30 p.m. for the memorial service of our deceased brother: Soloman Mazyck: You are ask to attend the funeral service at 11:00 o'clock Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at the same church.
Craft Fraternally invited.
By Order Of:
David Bherens, W.M.
Eugene Rouse, P.M., Secty.
GLOVER, Joseph
Entered into eternal rest on May 6, 2002, Mr. Joseph Glover, beloved brother of Emily G. Gailliard, Byas Glover, Jr. (Marie), Everlena Fields (Eddie), Katherine Walker and Louise G. Hollington (Benjamin). Late residence 2459 Glover Road, Johns Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
LEHMAN, Robin
MURRELL'S INLET - Robin Cornelia Brown Lehman, 41, wife of Stephen Lehman, died Tuesday in a Georgetown hospital.
Mrs. Lehman was born in Jacksonville, Fla., a daughter of William Riley Brown and Cornelia Geddings Brown Bell. She graduated from University of S.C. and worked in fashion merchandising. Mrs. Lehman was a member of Low Country Community Church.
Surviving: her husband, Stephen Lehman of Murrell's Inlet; her father of Kingstree, her mother and step-father, David S. Bell, Jr. of Kingstree; 2 brothers: Dean Brown of Kingstree and Lonnie Brown of Portland, Oregon; 1 sister: Belinda Bell of Kingstree.
Funeral services will be 12 noon Thursday at Low Country Community Church in Murrells Inlet, S.C. and interment at 4 p.m. at Kingstree Memorial Gardens in Kingstree. Visitation will be at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 7 to 9. Memorials may be made to Robin Lehman Memorial Fund, c/o Williamsburg First National Bank, P.O. Box 1066, Kingstree, S.C. 29556. WILLIAMSBURG FUNERAL HOME OF KINGSTREE is in charge.
BUTLER, Nathan
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Mr. Nathan Butler entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 7, 2002. Late residence, 1610 Carter Road, Ridgeville, S.C. Father of Ms. Debbie Gilmore; brother of Ms. Doretha Capers, Mr. Randolph Buckner, and Mr. Harold Buckner. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 BRYAN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C. Phone (843) 871-1528, Fax (843) 832-9240.
PEARSEY, Patricia
The relatives and friends of Ms. Patricia Pearsey and of her parents, Mrs. Bernice Crawford and the late Mr. Walter E. Pearsey, step-father, Mr. Larry Crawford, her siblings, Mrs. Sarah McNeil (Kenneth), Mr. Walter E. Pearsey, Jr., (Bonnie), Ms. Elouise Pearsey, Damon Pearsey, Eugene Durden (Tamala), Madene Parker (Myron), Valerie Crawford, Saprena Crawford, Lavalle Crawford, Priscilla Pearsey, and Edwin Pearsey, nieces, nephews, cousins, are invited to attend her funeral services, on Thursday, May 9, 2002, at 2 p.m., in Mount Sinai Holiness Church, 52 Cooper St., Charleston, S.C. Bishop Robert Geathers, pastor. The Elder Clarence Washington officiating, with inhumation following in Monrovia Cemetery. Friends may call in the chapel at Harleston-Boags, Inc., from 3 until 7 p.m. Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
