WOOD, Mary
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Wood, Sr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL Saturday afternoon, May 11, 2002 at 1 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at STUHR'S WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL Friday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mary Freda Phillips Wood Memorial Fund, c/o Harbor View Presbyterian Church, 900 Harbor View Road, James Island, S.C. 29412.
UPCHURCH, Lebeus
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lebeus E. Upchurch are invited to attend his funeral services in First Christian Church today (Thursday) at 11 o'clock. Interment will follow in Live Oak Memorial Gardens with full military honors. Friends may call at the church, Thursday morning, from 10 o'clock until the time of the service. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL.
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.
ANTLEY, Hampton Lee
The relatives and friends of Lt. Col. and Mrs. Hampton L. Antley are invited to attend the funeral services of the former Thursday, May 9, 2002 in First Baptist Church of Mount Pleasant at 4:00 o’clock. Burial with full military honors will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Mount Pleasant, Building Fund, 681 McCants Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.
RICKETT, Mary
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of May 8, 2002, Mary Frances Andrews Rickett, widow of Emory Montague Rickett. Residence, Hanahan, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Saturday afternoon, May 11, 2002, at 1 o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel, Friday evening, between 6 and 8 o'clock. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 409 King St., Suite 300, Charleston, S.C. 29403.
Mrs. Rickett was born February 27, 1909, in Covington, Va., the daughter of the late George Linwood and Mary Alice Long Andrews. Mrs. Rickett was a member of Yeamans Park Presbyterian Church. She was a homemaker and a member of the Senior Citizens of North Charleston.
She is survived by a son, Eugene M. Rickett of Summerville, S.C.; three daughters, Shelvie R. Highfill of Hanahan, S.C.; Kathleen Gaskins of Hopkins, S.C., and Janet Houck of Greenville, S.C.; one sister, Ilene McDonald of Byron, Ga.; two brothers, Russell Andrews of Covington, Va., and Leonard Andrews of Springfield, Va.; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Rickett was preceded in death by two sons, Emory Julian Rickett and David Linwood Rickett.
TUCKER, Charles
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of May 7, 2002, Charles F. Tucker, Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy (Ret.), husband of Engracia Torre Tucker. Residence, James Island, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fulton Tucker are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Friday at 2 o'clock. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at Stuhr's Downtown Chapel, Thursday, between 5 and 7 o'clock.
Mr. Tucker was born February 19, 1932, in Seneca, S.C., the son of Sam Tucker and Eloise Moore Tucker. He was a member of the Pinecrest Baptist Church, Fleet Reserve Association and was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his wife of James Island, S.C.; two daughters, Charlotte Jay and her husband, Richard Jay of James Island, S.C., and Shirley Davis and her husband, Gary Davis of Summerville, S.C.; three brothers, Bill Tucker of West Union, S.C., Marvin Tucker of Westminster, S.C., and Ronald Tucker of Walhalla, S.C.; a sister, Eunice Sherriff of Homer, Ga.; five grandchildren, Alicia Jay, Nick Jay, and Josh Jay of James Island, S.C., Chris Davis and Vicki Davis of Summerville, S.C. He was predeceased by his brother Ray Tucker.
GOODSTEIN, Carolyn
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of May 8, 2002, Carolyn Heyman Goodstein, widow of Melton A. Goodstein. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services, Friday, at 11 o'clock in Beth Elohim Temple. Interment will follow in the Jewish Cemetery, Camden, S.C., at 2:30 p.m. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Thursday, between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Goodstein was born July 4, 1910, the daughter of Marion Herman Heyman and Minnie Hope Friedheim Heyman. She was the granddaughter of Sophia and Arnold Friedheim, a Founding Father of Rock Hill, a Confederate Veteran and Premier Merchant. She was also the granddaughter of Pauline Baum and Isaac Heyman, a Confederate veteran and former Mayor of Chester, S.C.
She was a graduate of Agnes Scott College. She retired as a Librarian with the Charleston County Library, Cooper River Branch. Mrs. Goodstein was well known as a pioneer worker and past District President of the Parent Teacher Association and a former member of the South Carolina Migrant Workers Commission. She was active in her faith, serving as President of the Sisterhood, Board Member and longtime Co-Chairperson of the Hospitality Committee of Synagogue Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim in Charleston. She was also an active member of the Council of Jewish Women, Hadasseh, and a founder of the Christian Jewish Council of Charleston. She was also a recipient of the City of Charleston's award for Gentility.
She is survived by one son, Former Senator and Highway Commissioner, Arnold S. Goodstein and his wife, Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein of Summerville, S.C.; one daughter, Marion Heyman Goodstein Goodman and her husband Ken Goodman of Charleston, S.C.; four grandchildren, Harold Heyman Goodman, Beth Hope Goodman Davis and her husband Scott, Arnold S. Goodstein, II, Eve Schafer Goodstein and the late Carmel Ann Goodstein.
Memorials may be made to the Goodstein Garden Fund, Beth Elohim Temple, 86 Hasell St., Charleston, S.C. 29401.
TIMMERMAN, Helen
Helen Speissegger Timmerman, 91, passed away on May 7, 2002 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born in Charleston, South Carolina on March 22, 1911, Mrs. Timmerman was the youngest daughter of the late Walter Louis Speissegger and Marguerite Cordes Speissegger. She was predeceased by her husband of 34 years, Dr. William Bledsoe Timmerman and two of her sisters, Julia Speissegger Kelly and Marguerite Speissegger Grice.
After graduating from Memminger High School, Helen attended the College of Charleston. As a homemaker, she also enjoyed playing bridge, was an avid golfer and a passionate reader. A resident of Charlotte from 1954 until 1988, she served as a volunteer for the Mint Museum and was a member of Quail Hollow Club. After retiring to Charleston in 1988, she served as a dedicated and beloved volunteer at the Preservation Society of Charleston. Most recently, Helen was a resident of Sharon Towers in Charlotte.
Survivors include two sons, Walter Louis Timmerman, William B. Timmerman and wife, Debra of Charlotte and Columbia, South Carolina; two grandchildren, William Bledsoe Timmerman III and Catherine Lucille Timmerman; two step-grandchildren, Spencer Cowles Karney and Hope Rogers Karney, and a sister, Dorothy Speissegger Reeder of Charleston.
Friends will be received at the home of William and Debra Timmerman in Columbia on Thursday May 9, from 5 until 7. A private memorial service will be held the following day.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Preservation Society of Charleston, 147 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401.
HARRY AND BRYANT FUNERAL HOME is serving the family of Mrs. Timmerman.
BRAY, Ralph
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of May 7, 2002, Ralph E. Bray, widower of Hazel Virginia Gatlin Bray. Residence, North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services at the graveside, Carolina Memorial Gardens, Saturday morning, May 11, 2002, at 10 o'clock.
Mr. Bray was born in Charleston, S.C., April 15, 1918, a son of the late Joseph and Eugenia Gibson Bray. He was a graduate of Gadsden County High School, class of 1936 in Quincy, Fla. Mr. Bray entered the United States Navy in July of 1940, and served over 20 years retiring in 1967 as a Chief Petty Officer. Mr. Bray had served on the U.S.S. Grayson, (DD435) a ship built at the Charleston Naval Shipyard and commissioned in February 1941. As a plank owner "holder" that ship saw much activity in World War II, to note that after her commission, she was plunged immediately into the dangerous and unexciting work of getting war goods through German submarine waters to England. The Grayson was honored by participation in the first major assault against the Japanese Empire when he served as escort for the U.S.S. Hornet and Doolittle's Tokyo Raid flyers in 1942. She also sank a Japanese submarine in 1942 as well as eight Japanese planes were fallen by her guns. He was a life member of the Elks Lodge #242, B.P.O. and a Methodist. After retirement from active duty Mr. Bray pursued a career at Pomflant, Charleston Naval Weapons Station in the supply department.
Surviving Mr. Bray are his daughter, C. Sue Bray of North Charleston, S.C., nephew, Dr. James Owens of Tallahassee, Fla., a grandson and great-granddaughter.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Pet Helpers, 1430 Folly Road, Charleston, S.C. 29412.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road, North Charleston, S.C.
NETHERLAND, Charles
Charles Edward "Ned" Netherland, 78, died at his home in North Charleston on the morning of Tuesday, April 30, 2002. Private graveside services at Carolina Memorial Gardens were arranged by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
Ned was born in Augusta, Georgia on June 8, 1923 a son of the late Clyde and Mildred Netherland. A WWII veteran, he retired as a chief engineman from the Navy in 1963 and was later retired from the Charleston Navy Shipyard as an engineer.
He is survived by his wife, Margarete Davis Netherland and his daughter and son-in-law, Cay N. and Earl Craven of Ladson. He is also survived by a granddaughter and five great-grandchildren.
DE LA MAZA, Alma
Alma S. De La Maza, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at her residence. She was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, to the late Camelia and Jose' Santana on February 19, 1927. After attending Hunter's College in New York, she worked for the United Fruit Company in the Dominican Republic and also as a teacher at the American School. She worked for Jane Williams Realty and Prudential Real Estate here in Charleston. Mrs. De La Maza was a member of Christ Our King Catholic Church. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her husband, Rafael De La Maza of Mt. Pleasant; two sons, Ralph De La Maza of Hialeah, Fla. and Raymond De La Maza of Sunny Isles, Fla.; one daughter, Laura De La Maza of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; a brother, Jose' Santana of Goldsboro, N.C.; and a sister, Angie Jimenez of San Marcos, Tex. A Memorial Mass will be held at Christ Our King Church, Friday, May 10, at 12 noon. MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, East Cooper Chapel, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, 884-3833 is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 267 Calhoun Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcalister-smith.com.
MELVIN, Viola
Mrs. Viola Lambright Melvin, 80, of North Charleston, S.C. stepped through the portals of glory Sunday evening, May 5. Born in Charleston to the late James Lambright, Sr. and Wilhelmenia Stephens Lambright on February 3, 1922. Mrs. Melvin was a faithful member of New Charity Baptist Church. She was the wife of James W. Melvin, Sr. and a retiree of the Charleston Air Force Base. Hers was a life of self-less service of others born of heartfelt devotion to God. A brother, Harry Lambright, preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband and children of Charleston: Vivian M. Knight, Marilyn M. (Walter) Goodson, James Stephen Melvin, Jr., Jannifer M. (Marvin) Dancy, Jeraldine M. (Melvin) Heyward and Winifred M. Cooper; brothers, Andrew Lambright (Gloria), Freddie Lambright, (Linda), James Lambright, Jr. (Rachel) of Satellite Beach, Fla. and Benjamin Lambright, Sr. (Barbara) of Avon, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Lillie M. Vereen of Georgetown, S.C. and Rosalee M. Lambright of Kingstree, S.C.; a special daughter, Ms. Victoria D. Abram; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and a host of loving relatives and caring friends. Remains to the church 6 p.m. Thursday. Those mourning her passing may join the family Thursday, May 9, 2002, 7 to 9 p.m. for the public viewing and wake services at New Charity Baptist Church, 1544 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. Friends may also view Mrs. Melvin on Friday, 12 noon, at the church. Homegoing services will be held at Charity Friday afternoon, May 10th at 1 p.m. Friends may call at FIELDING CHARLESTON HEIGHTS CHAPEL, 744-2545 or 1-800-290-5954. Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens.
STEWART, Steven
Steven McKay Stewart 42, of Goose Creek, S.C., died Monday, May 6, 2002 in Charleston, S.C.
Memorial services will be held at Parks Funeral Home Chapel, Thursday morning, May 9, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Burial will be private.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
SIMPSON, Annie
Relatives and friends of Mrs. Annie M. Simpson of Brooklyn, N.Y. (formerly of Pineville, S.C.); the beloved mother of Ms. Charlene D. Milligan of St. Stephen, S.C.; the beloved sister of Rev. John Milligan of Jersey City, N.J., Rev. Benjamin Milligin, Mrs. Ruth M. Butler, Ms. Barbara Milligan, Ms. Paula Milligan all of Pineville, S.C., Mrs. Rosella M. Gillians of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Viola M. Middleton of Bronx, N.Y., are invited to attend her funeral services on Friday, May 10, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Redeemer R.E. Church, Pineville, S.C. Interment: Gourdine Cemetery, Pineville, S.C.
SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.
RHODES, Thomas
EDISTO ISLAND - Thomas Lee Rhodes, 79, retired owner and operator of Rhodes Truck Stop in Summerton for many years, died Tuesday at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in Doctors Creek Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Stan LaTorre. Interment will be in Doctors Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, directed by the Fred Parker Funeral Home.
Mr. Rhodes was born June 10, 1922 in Walterboro, a son of the late Benjamin Lee Rhodes and Leila Mae Morris Rhodes. He was a member of Edisto Island United Methodist Church and the Omar Shrine Temple. He was a veteran of World War II.
Surviving are a son, Thomas Lee "Dusty" Rhodes, Jr. of Summerton, a daughter, Janice R. Pearce of Charleston, a brother, John B. Rhodes and a sister, Carolyn R. Ramsey both of Walterboro, three grandsons, Thomas Lee Rhodes, III, Austin T. Rhodes and William G. Pearce, Jr. and his devoted friend, Racheal O'Quinn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Crosby Rhodes and two sons, Daniel Jeff Rhodes and George Herman Rhodes.
Memorials may be made to Edisto Island United Methodist Church Building Fund, 8193 Palmetto Road, Edisto Island, S.C. 29438.
Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the FRED PARKER FUNERAL HOME in Walterboro, S.C.
SWEET, Theodore
Theodore Leon Sweet, 44, of North Charleston died on Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at his residence. Mr. Sweet son of the late Jesse and Patricia Sweet was born in Montour Falls, N.Y. He is preceded in death by his brother, Terience Sweet.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2002, at Rhett Avenue Christian Church, 5103 North Rhett Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. The CREMATION CENTER OF CHARLESTON is assisting the Sweet family.
DUFFORD, Roberta
CAMERON - Roberta Williams Dufford, 91, of 445 Chestnut St., died Tuesday evening at her residence after an extended illness.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2002 at Resurrection Lutheran Church with Pastor Bob Young officiating. Burial in Pine Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Dufford was born in Norway, the daughter of the late Oscar Tyler Williams and Essie Gue Williams. She was the widow of Julius Philip Dufford. She was a graduate of Norway High School and Winthrop College. She was a retired schoolteacher from the Cameron Public Schools and taught in Lone Star Schools. Mrs. Dufford was a member of the Cameron Garden Club. She was a member of the Resurrection Lutheran Church, a member of the choir for over 40 years, and taught the Adult Bible School Class for over 40 years.
She was a devoted wife and loving mother, a gifted Sunday School teacher, a faithful member of the choir, and a friend of many. She was a dedicated teacher who loved literature and instilled in others the love of the written and spoken language. Her contributions live on through the students that she taught.
Survivors include, four sons, Julius Philip (Joe) Dufford, Jr., Summerville, Robert Tyler Dufford, Branchville, Milton Williams Dufford, Cameron, Ephraim O'Neal (Neal) Dufford, West Columbia; nine grandchildren, Kelly Jo Robinson, Sumter, Donna Goodwin, Effingham, Susan Lake, Prosperity, Jennifer Smith, Raleigh, N.C., Christie Unthank, West Columbia, Nancy Sumner, Anderson, Philip Dufford, Charleston, Laura Jackson, Clearbrook, Va., and Claire Dufford, Clearbrook, Va.; 17 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to: Resurrection Lutheran Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 427, Cameron, S.C. 29030 or to a charity of one's choice.
Family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. At other times friends may call at the residence.
DUKES-HARLEY FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.
POORE, Andrew
Andrew James Poore, of Mountain View, Mo., was born July 31, 1963, in Bad Kruz Nach, Germany, and he passed away April 25, 2002, at the age of 38 years.
He was united in marriage to Lorice Moore on June 28, 1986, in Mount Pleasant, S.C.
Andrew is preceded in death by his grandparents.
He is survived by his wife, Lorice Poore of Mountain View, Mo.; his parents, James E. and Bonny JoAn Poore; three brothers, James Poore of Mount Pleasant, S.C., Todd Poore of Sullivans Island, S.C., and Jerry Poore of Folly Beach, S.C.; four sisters, Jenny Stengel of Seabrook Island, S.C., Ellen Muller of Takoma, Wash., Betty Burris of Isle of Palms, S.C., and Bonnie P. Jones of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Memorial services for Andrew James Poore were held at 1 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2002, at the DUNCAN FUNERAL CHAPEL IN MOUNTAIN VIEW, with Col. Paul Andrews officiating.
THORPE, Ivy
Ivy I. Thorpe, 67, entered into eternal rest on the evening of May 7, 2002. Mrs. Thorpe was the beloved wife of the late Francis M. Thorpe, Sr. The daughter of Abraham and Mary Kamaka (nee Pahaana). Born on April 4, 1935 on the island of Maui, Hawaii, Mrs. Thorpe met and married her husband on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, in 1955. Mrs. Thorpe attended the First Baptist Church of Goose Creek where she participated with the Silver Threads senior group. She attended Baptist College. She was a devoted wife, a very loving and giving mother and proud grandmother. She is survived by a daughter, Cathie Thorpe of Goose Creek, S.C.; three sons, Robert K. Thorpe, Kenny Thorpe (Robin) both of Goose Creek, S.C., and J.R. Thorpe of Charleston, S.C.; brother, Clement Kamaka and sister Doreen Saito, both of Hawaii; four grandchildren, Lindsey, Kayla and Cheyenne Thorpe and Michael Snow; and a host of loving family members including Rod Brown. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2002 at the First Baptist Church of Goose Creek, 141 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, S.C. Interment will be in Sixkiller Cemetery, Afton, Okla. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2002 at the MCALISTER-SMITH GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek, S.C. Memorials may be made to the Benevolence Fund, First Baptist Church of Goose Creek, 141 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, S.C. 29445.
