GREEN, Donnie
The relatives and friends of Mr. Donnie Lee Green of Charleston, S.C., are invited to attend his funeral services, 3:30 p.m., this Monday afternoon at the graveside in Ocean WoodsCemetery, Myrtle Beach. Interment will follow. Directed by DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER.
MYERS, E. Erby
The relative and friends of Mr. Eddie Erby Myers of Calamus Pond Road, Summerville, S.C., are invited to attend his funeral services, 11 a.m., this Monday morning, in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Entombment will be in Whispering Pines Memorial Gardens.
MIDDLETON, Mary
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of Saturday, May 18, 2002, Mrs. Mary Lee Middleton. Residence, 1232 Ravenel Drive (West Ashley), Charleston, S.C. She was the beloved wife of the late Mr. Arthur Forrest, mother of Mrs. Sylvia Forrest Evans, Mr. Reynaldo Middleton, adopted mother of Mrs. Theresa B. Walker, daughter of Mrs. Wilhelmina Oree, sister of Gloria Brown Clarence Orree, and Alonzo Oree, grandmother of Theteka Evans. Funeral arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
CASEY, Alma
The relatives and friends of Ms. Alma Theresa Casey and of her children, Mr. Travis Casey and Mr. Marvin Casey, her siblings, Mrs. Albertha Grant (Elijah), Mrs. Ida Glover (Donald), Mr. William Casey, Mr. Joe Casey, Mr. Harry Casey and Mr. Michael Casey, nieces, nephews, cousins, are invited to attend her funeral services on Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at 2 p.m., in the Chapel at Harleston-Boags Funeral Home, Inc. The Rev. Michael Allen officiating, with private inhumation. Friends may call in the chapel on Monday, May 20, 2002, from 3 until 7 p.m. (There will be no family hour). In lieu of floral contributions, memorials may be made to the Beyond the Church Wall Ministries, 1253 Dickson Ave., Suite 106, Hanahan, S.C. 29406. Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
TAYLOR, Annette
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 18, 2002, Ms. Annette (Scoobie) Taylor, residence 2641 Ranger Drive, North Charleston, S.C. She is the beloved mother of Mr. Travis D. Taylor, Mr. Luther T. Taylor and Mr. Zyquan Taylor, daughter of Mrs. Tennie Lee Battle, sister of Mrs. Betty L. Jenkins, Mr. Elijah H. Hayes, Mrs. Deborah Taylor-Wilson, Mrs. Cathy L. Singleton, Mr. James Hayes, Mr. Joe Battle, III, Mr. Damico D. Battle, and Mr. Adrian D. Battle. Arrangements will be announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
POSTON, Sr., Ervin
PAMPLICO, S.C. - Ervin Levan (Chuck) Poston, Sr., 83, died Sunday, May 19, 2002, in a Florence hospital after an illness.
Mr. Poston was born in Pamplico, a son of the late Cully E. Poston and the late Capitola Hanna Poston. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Union Baptist Church, U.S. Army veteran of W.W.II, a graduate of Hannah High School, a member of the Pinewood Hunting Club and the Florence County ASCS Committee.
Surviving are his wife, Arlee Altman Poston of the home; daughter, Cheryl P. Jones of Johnsonville; daughter-in-law, Judy F. Poston of Summerton, S.C.; brother, Bussy J. (Jenny) Poston of Pamplico; five sisters, Annie P. Powell of Pamplico, Beulah P. White of Johnsonville, Edna P. (Paul) Poston of Lake City, S.C., Eloise P. (Howard) Wilson of Blythewood, S.C., and Vonnie P. (Buster) Poston of Thomson, Ga.; three granddaughters, Margaret P. (Jimmy) Carter of Columbia, S.C., Vanessa P. (Bon) Gardner of Manning, S.C., and Shanda Jones of Georgetown, S.C.; three great-grandchildren, Maggie Carter and Sarah Carter, both of Columbia, S.C., and Van Gardner of Manning.
Mr. Poston was pre-deceased by a son, Ervin L. (Van) Poston, Jr.; brothers, Willie Poston, Wilson Poston, and Ronald Poston.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, in the Union Baptist Church. Burial, directed by MORRIS FUNERAL HOME OF HEMINGWAY, will be in the St. John Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m., Monday. Memorials may be made to the Discovery Unit Carolina House, 3117 West Palmetto St., Florence, S.C. 29502.
GOURDINE, Charlotte
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 18, 2002, Evangelist Charlotte Gourdine, widower of the late David Gourdine, beloved mother of Mrs. Evelyn Brown (Eddie) and Mr. Jeff Deleston (Susie), sister of Mr. William Deleston (Susie). Grandmother of three devoted grands, Michael Moten, Terry Brown and Terrance Brown (April). Late residence, 2330 Applebee Way, Apt. D, Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. Friends may call at PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5th Ave., Maryville, 571-2300.
GOINGS, Willie
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 18, 2002, Mr. Willie Lee Goings, 71, beloved husband of Mrs. Catherine Goings. Late residence, 1838 Meadowlawn Dr., Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. Friends may call at PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5th Ave., Maryville, S.C. 571-2300.
MCCLAIN, William
The relatives and friends of Mr. William M. McClain are invited to call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. this Monday evening between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Funeral services and burial will be private. Please make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Rd., Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29405. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
WRIGHT, Marie
Marie Linder Wright, 81, of Summerville, widow of Stanley Ernest Wright, died Saturday in the Garden Terrace of The Life Center of Charleston.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Summerville Ward , 2100 Bacons Bridge Road. Entombment will be in Dorchester Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Summerville.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 until 8 o'clock this evening. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association Mid-State Chapel, P.O. Box 7044, Columbia, S.C. 29202.
Mrs. Wright was born on June 24, 1920 in Colleton County, a daughter of the late James Westbury Linder and Letha Stevens Linder. She attended Colleton County Schools. She was a seamstress with Manhattan Shirt Company. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Summerville Ward.
Surviving are sons, Bobby C. Wright of Summerville, Lawrence O. Linder of Smoaks, Richard "Dick" Wright of Summerville; daughters, Jewel Ann "Sue" Browning of Charleston, Patricia Ann Buck of Goose Creek, Ann Marie Wright of Brattleboro, Vt.; brothers, Richard and Jay Linder of Smoaks, Oscar Linder of New York; sister, Ann L. Day of Derby, Kan.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of Garden Terrace for the love and care given to their mother at this special time in her life.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
KUPPENS, Sr., Richard
Richard Alexander ("Dick") Kuppens, Sr., 81, died Thursday May 16, 2002 at a local hospital. He was born in Hartford, Conn. on April 3, 1921, and raised in Needham, Mass. He was a son of Jacob Nicholas Kuppens and Mary Chamberlain Kuppens. He was employed by the United States Civil Service from 1940 until he retired as Head, Nuclear Inspection Division, at the Charleston Naval Shipyard in 1976. He went on to work in Bandar Abbas Iran as a consulting engineer for Stanwick International Co. from 1976 until 1980, and as a quality assurance engineer for Life Cycle Engineering, Inc., until his retirement in 1991. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in Europe as a member of the U.S. Army Air Force, and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Surviving him are his loving wife of 58 years, Lillian Perry Kuppens, his children, Richard A. Kuppens of Columbia, S.C., Kristine K. Holmes of Calif., Thomas N. Kuppens of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and John F. Kuppens of Columbia, S.C., his brothers, Francis Kuppens of Milton, Mass., and Frederick Kuppens of New Hampshire, his grandchildren, Kelly Kuppens Wisherd, Nicole Holmes Mihalas, Richard A. Kuppens, III, Jason Candler Holmes, Emily Aiale Kuppens, and Thomas N. Kuppens, Jr., his great-grandchild Nicholas Whilden Mihalas, and family friend Clementine Ellis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 20th at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1695 Wallenberg Blvd. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be sent to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in memory of Richard A. Kuppens, Sr. Online condolences may be sent to the Kuppens family by going to mcalister-smith.com.
MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, is assisting the Kuppens family.
ALLEN, Connie
Connie K. Allen, 50, of Ladson, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 15, 2002, after a long illness.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, S.C.
Miss Allen was a computer system designer with Johnson & Johnson Management Corporation. She was a member of Northwoods Assembly. She was known for the need to love one another and lend a helping hand to friends and strangers alike. She is the daughter of Ralph H. Allen and Bonnie Grady.
Survivors include her mother, Bonnie Grady, of Huntington Beach, Calif.; her step-mother, Lee Allen of Charleston; brothers, Larry McLaughlin of Orange County, Calif., Mitch Allen of Goose Creek and Clinton Allen of Lexington; several nieces and nephews and family across the United States.
Arrangements are being handled by CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, S.C.
WIGGINS, Lois
ANDREWS - Lois McCants Wiggins, 82, widow of Grady W. Wiggins, died Friday, April 17, 2002, in a Tuscaloosa, Ala., hospital.
Mrs. Wiggins was born in Andrews on April 13, 1920, a daughter of the late Thomas Albert McCants and Mary Jane Louise Davis McCants. She attended the Georgetown Co. Schools and lived in Andrews all her life. Mrs. Wiggins was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Grady Wilson Wiggins and Thomas Leon Morris.
Surviving are two sons, T. Wayne Morris of Andrews and Grady W. Wiggins, Jr. of Gilbert; three daughters, Mary L. Furches of Homestead, Fla., Virginia Brown of Kingstree, and Elisa W. Smith of Northport, Ala.; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning, May 22, 2002, in Trinity United Methodist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. Steven M. Todd and the Rev. Paul Miles. Burial will follow in Andrews Memorial Cemetery under the direction of the Andrews Memorial Chapel under the direction of the ANDREWS CHAPEL OF MAYER FUNERAL HOME.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 until 9 Tuesday evening, May 21, 2002.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 205 S. Rosemary Ave., Andrews, S.C. 29510.
CADWELL, Donald
The relatives and friends of Mr. Donald "Don" David Cadwell, husband of Susan Barbour Cadwell, are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 4 o'clock this afternoon in Bethany United Methodist Church, Summerville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405, or Bethany United Methodist Church, 118 West 3rd South St., Summerville, S.C. 29483.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
VARN, Henry
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Varn are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Monday afternoon, May 20, 2002, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, at 2 o'clock. Interment will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 5032 Lackawanna Blvd., North Charleston, S.C. 29405 or Hospice of Charleston, S.C., 3896 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
LUCAS, Joseph
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fleetwood Lucas are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in John Wesley United Methodist Church, Tuesday, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Old St. Andrews Episcopal Churchyard. Firends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Monday between 5 and 7 o'clock.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association, Coastal Carolina Chapter, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, S.C. 29416-0459.
SMITH, Phillip
Phillip Boyd Smith, 43, an Emmy Award winning television director and producer, died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 15, 2002 evening while visiting the Maryland shores. His funeral service will be 10:00 o'clock Tuesday, May 21, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL. Friends may call Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Phillip was born in Charleston on December 19, 1958 a son of Linda Smart Dodd of Summerville and Melvyn Boyd Smith of Mt. Pleasant. He graduated from Falls Church (Va.) High School in 1976 and attended the College of Charleston and the University of Cincinnati. He began his career in television as a "Coburg Dairy Baby" appearing in commercials with the late WCSC-TV broadcaster Charlie Hall. In 1977, he began his television production career as a stage manager at WKRC-TV in Cincinnati. For the past ten years, he was a director and producer at WJLA-TV, the ABC network affiliate in Washington, D.C. He was a member of the Director's Guild of America and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).
In addition to his parents, Phillip is survived by his fiancée, Cheryl J. Walker of Gaithersburg, MD., his step-mother, Seiko Smith, his sisters, Melinda Smith Monk of James Island and Jennifer Smith of Moncks Corner as well as his brother, Todd Boyd Smith, a rising junior at Wando High School in Mt. Pleasant.
MOSELY, Demmie
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - Demmie "Mose" Mosley, 87, a retired dragline operator, died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in Benbrook, Texas.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME, Fort Worth, Texas.
Demmie "Mose" Mosley was born Aug. 20, 1914, in Carlton, Ga. He was a resident of Benbrook, Texas for 53 years. "Mose" was a past volunteer for Benbrook Fire Department and past member of the Lions Club. After retiring, he worked as a free lance mechanic with his best friend, Robert Reiser.
"Mose" was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Bennett.
Survivors include, wife, Vivian Mosley; daughter, Carol Edwards of Charleston, S.C.; sons, Demmie Mosley of Amarillo, Texas, Joe Mosley of Casper, Wyo., and Roy Mosley of Fort Worth, Texas; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
STREHLE, Norman
Norman Henry Strehle, Sr., 84, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and formally of Bucks County, Pa., died Saturday, May 18, 2002, at a hospital in Charleston, S.C. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., to Louis C. and Elizabeth Mager Strehle. He was a retired co-owner and operator of Newtown Business Forms, and was previously the controller for Aldan Rubber Co. for over 22 years, both of Pennsylvania. He was a major in the U.S. Army Air Force during W.W.II, serving in the China Burma India Theater as well as the Asian Pacific Theater where he was on the HQ Staff of General Doolittle during the Air Offensive Japan. He was a past member of the Newtown Rotary Club and was very active in Scouting in Langhorne, Pa. Norman will be sadly missed by his wife, Catherine P. Nibling Strehle, two sons, Norman Henry Strehle, Jr., of Dunellen, N.J., Kenneth W. Strehle of Mt. Pleasant, a daughter, Jeanne Quinn of Norfolk, Va., three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. in the Summerall Chapel at the Citadel on Wednesday, May 22, 2002. A reception will follow in the Mark Clark Hall. CREMATION CENTER OF CHARLESTON is serving the Strehle family.
MCCOY, Henry
Entered into eternal rest on May 18, 2002, Mr. Henry McCoy, beloved husband of Mrs. Inell McCoy, father of Mr. Charles Green (Rosalin), William McCoy, Almetta Davis, Redmond Doctor and stepfather of Louis Chisolm (Shirley) Paul Gadsden (Ronetta), Benjamin Ancrum (Etta) and Clyde Alston. Late residence 2686-B Baker Hospital Drive, Apt. A 101. Friends may call at FIELDING NORTH CHARLESTON CHAPEL, 744-2545 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
CARSWELL, Cathy
The relatives and friends of Cathy Walsh Carswell are invited to attend her memorial services Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at Silkworm, Inc., 654 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant, at 9;30 a.m. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the John Ancrum SPCA, 3861 Leeds Ave., North Charleston 29405, or Hepatitis Foundation International, Inc., 30 Sunrise Terrace, Cedar Grove, N.J. 07009 or the charity of one's choice. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
