SOMERSALL, Clara
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Clara Atkins Somersall and those of her daughter the late Mrs. Saundra Berry, those of her sister, Mrs. Gwendolyn A. Smith, her uncle, Mr. Malcolm Garvin, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins are invited to attend her memorial service on Thursday, May 23, 2002, 11 a.m., at Murray United Methodist Church. Rev. W.C. Minton, Pastor. Arrangements have been made to AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME.
BLOCKER, Melissa
WALTERBORO, S.C. - Melissa Ann Garvin Blocker, 35, died May 19, 2002, in Colleton Regional Hospital.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 22, at 234 Nomad Lane, Walterboro.
Ms. Blocker was born on July 19, 1966, in Charleston, S.C., to James Edward Garvin, Jr., and Vickie A. Schmitt.
She is survived by her mother of Walterboro, her father of Charleston, a son, Mikey Rogers of Walterboro, three brothers, James Westley Garvin of Orangeburg, James E. "Boobie" Garvin, III, of Walterboro, Sean Edward Garvin and two sisters, Michelle Lynn Schmitt of Walterboro and Shannon Jean Garvin.
ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, BEAUFORT, is in charge.
HARRIOTT, Ed
WALTERBORO - Mr. Edwin C. "Ed" Harriott, 87, of 61 Lemon Road, died Monday at Colleton Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, at First Baptist Church of Walterboro, with Dr. W. Steven Brown and Rev. Posey Belcher officiating. Interment will follow in Live Oak Cemetery, directed by the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home.
Mr. Harriott was born in Brunson, a son of the late Nick Clark Harriott and Annie Sullivan Harriott. He was the retired owner of Southland Restaurant and was a member of First Baptist Church of Walterboro, where he was a member of the F.B. Thomas Sunday School Class. He was a member of Unity #55 Masonic Lodge, a member of the Scottish Rite, a member of the Omar Shrine Temple, where he was a former member of the Provost Guard, and a member of the Coastal Shrine Club.
Surviving are his wife, Mae Horton Harriott, two daughters, Gerry Huth of Raleigh, N.C., and Suzanne Edwards of Houston, Texas, a son, Nicky Harriott of Walterboro, a brother, Willis Harriott of Savannah, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 650, Walterboro, S.C. 29488.
QUIRK, Sr., Daniel
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Francis Quirk, Sr., are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., this Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Rd., Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406, The Citadel Brigadier Foundation, 141 Moultrie St., Charleston, S.C. 29409 or Hospice of Charleston, Inc., 3891 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
BARNETT, Luther
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Z. Barnett are invited to attend the funeral services of the former Thursday at 2 p.m. in Ashley River Baptist Church. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Wednesday, between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Memorials may be made to The Boy Scout Coastal Carolina Council, 1025 Sam Rittenburg Blvd., Charleston, S.C. 29407, or the Exchange Club of Charleston Foundation, P.O. Box 120, Ladson, S.C. 29456.
MUTH, Robert A.
The relatives and friends of Chief and Mrs. Robert A. "Bob" Muth, Sr., U.S. Navy, Retired, are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this Wednesday, May 22, 11 o'clock. Interment, with full military honors, will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel.
Memorials are suggested to Children in the Son, P.O. Box 1659, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29465.
RICKER, William
Relatives and friends of CWO and Mrs. William I. Ricker, U.S. Army (Ret.), are invited to attend the graveside service of the former in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens, Thursday, May 23, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to VFW Post 3142, 3555 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
TYLEE, Kate
The relatives and friends of Kate Lloyd Tylee are invited to attend her funeral services at the graveside in Bethany Cemetery, Wednesday, at 1 o'clock.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Citadel Square Baptist Church, 328 Meeting St., Charleston, S.C. 29401.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
BAIR, Robert Homer
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Bair are invited to attend the services of the former at the graveside Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, N.C., at 1 o'clock.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
THOMAS, Judith
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Thomas are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this Wednesday afternoon, May 22, 2002 at 2:00 o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Midland Park Baptist Church, 2427 Midland Park Road, N. Charleston, S.C. 29406.
RICHARDS, Abraham
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2002 Mr. Abraham "Tiny" Richards, Jr. Residence New York City. Formerly of Charleston, S.C. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Abraham, Sr. and Elizabeth Bailey "Lee Gal" Richards. The brother of Mr. Edward Bailey (Mary) of Myrtle Beach S.C. Mrs. Elaine Cussac (Henry) of Cambria Hgts., N.Y., Ms. M. Frances Price of Charleston, S.C., Mrs. Mary R. Dudley (Melvin) of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. D. Ann Gadsden (Henry), Mrs. Jacquelyn Russell (David) both of Charleston, S.C., Mrs. Patricia Ruiz (Roberto) of Jacksonville, Fla., Mr. Robert Singleton (Ruth) of Newport News, Va. and Mr. Ernest Williams (Pat) of New Jersey.
W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 RADCLIFFE STREET, CHARLESTON, S.C. will announce the funeral services (843) 722-3676, 1/800-924-5659 or e-mail memorial messages at Wmsbmc2@aol.com.
DURANT, Rebecca
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 21, 2002, Mrs. Rebecca Williams Durant, wife of the late Mr. Robert Durant; beloved mother of Mrs. Roberta D. (Samuel) Frasier, Ms. Susanna Durant, Mrs. Hattie D. (Clarence) Green; brothers Mr. Lewis Williams, Mr. Nathaniel (Bessie Lee) Williams, Mr. Matthew (Emma) Williams; sisters, Mrs. Mozelle Fortune, Mrs. Lucille (T.J.) Charles, and Mrs. Carrie Lou McMillian; two sisters-in-law, Ms. Minnie Williams and Ms. Annie Mae Williams. Late residence 3304 Stonybrook Road, North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
WRIGHT, Sr., Oscar
The relatives and friends of MSGT./USAF Ret. Oscar Wright, Sr. those of his wife, Mrs. Martha Wright, children, Mr. Oscar Wright, Jr., Ms. Gloria Wright, Mrs. Joyce Green, and Mr. Terrance Wright, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, Mr. Edward Hamilton (Mimi) of Germany, brother-in-law of Mrs. Loutricia Loyd (Rev. Harry), Mr. Samuel Mitchell, Mr. Herbert Mitchell (Virginia), nieces and nephews are invited to attend his funeral services Thursday, May 23, 2002, 11:00 a.m. at Adams A.M.E. Church, 5300 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, Rev. Cynthia Dandridge, pastor. The remains will be ready for viewing at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS NORTH CHARLESTON, Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening May 22, 2002 from 7-8:00 p.m. at Fielding. Interment, National Cemetery, Beaufort, S.C. 744-2545 or 1-800-290-5954.
RILEY, Mamie
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mamie Riley those of her husband the late Deacon Eddie Riley, her children, Mr. Edward L. Riley, Mrs. Dorothy L. Young (Jimmy), Mrs. Richardine Edwards (John), Ms. Katie L. Riley, Mr. Robert L. Riley (Juanita), Mr. Thomas C. Riley (Pamela), Rev. Alfonso C. Riley (Tercell), Mr. Abraham F. Riley and Mr. Michael K. Riley (Sherrie), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, Mr. Grant Cohen, nieces and nephews are invited to attend her funeral services Thursday, May 23, 2002, 1:00 p.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church, 2900 Appleton Ave., North Charleston. Rev. McArthur Gadsden, pastor. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, North Charleston, 744-2545 or 1-800-290-5954. The remains will be viewed at the church Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. The family will receive friends at the church from 7-8:00 p.m. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens.
TAIRNEY, Alma
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Alma Wilson Tairney of St. Stephen, S.C., widow of Earl Clifford Tairney, Sr., are invited to attend her funeral services, 1:00 p.m. this Wednesday afternoon, May 22, 2002, in the First Christian Church, St. Stephen. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the ST. STEPHEN CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME until 11:00 a.m. and then at the church from 12:00 noon until the hour of service.
BRUNSON, Sabra
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley E. Brunson, Sr., of Jamestown, S.C., are invited to attend the funeral services for the latter, 4:00 p.m. this Wednesday afternoon, May 22, 2002, in the Jamestown Baptist Church. Interment will be in the St. James United Methodist Church Cemetery. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, until 2:00 p.m. and then at the Church from 3:00 p.m. until the hour of service.
BROWN, Grady
Grady Foster Brown, 74, of Moncks Corner, a retired supply clerk with the International Paper Company, died Sunday at a Moncks Corner hospital.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Mr. Brown was born June 1, 1927 at Horry County, S.C., a son of Matthew L. Brown and Jane Rabon Brown. He was a graduate of Conway High School. He was a Merchant Marine veteran. He was a member of Hood's Chapel United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Shaw Brown of Moncks Corner; three sons, Jerry Grady Brown of Lynchburg, Va.; J. Leonard Brown of Florence; Steve D. Brown of Greenville; daughter, Joyce Brown Shelley of Conway; two stepsons, Jeff Davis and Skyler Stum both of Moncks Corner; two sisters, Earline B. Phipps of Indian Trail, North Carolina; Viena B. Hughes of Myrtle Beach; eight grandchildren; one great grandson.
Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, Moncks Corner. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by three brothers, Roy Brown, M.L. Brown, Jr. and Raymond Brown and one sister, Edna Jackson. Memorials may be made to the Hood's Chapel United Methodist Church, 2445 Highway 17A North, Bonneau, S.C. 29431.
RICHARDSON, Joyce
GEORGETOWN - Joyce Harrelson Richardson, 53, died Monday, May 20, 2002, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach.
Mrs. Richardson was born in Mullins on November 30, 1948, a daughter of the late Thomas Edgar Harrelson and Estalene Causey Harrelson. She grew up in Georgetown and was a graduate of Winyah High School. Mrs. Richardson lived in a number of states prior to moving back to Georgetown 14 years ago. She was a former director of Early Childhood Development Programs in Hawaii and Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Richardson was a member of the Georgetown Community Church.
Surviving are her husband, Charles "Chuck" M. Richardson of Georgetown; a son, Charles "Chuck, Jr." M. Richardson, III, and his wife Shelly K. of Georgetown; three sisters, Patsy Ann H. Cribb and Suzie H. Nesbitt, both of Georgetown and Lula Ann H. Altman of Summerville; her step-mother, Almina Bednego Harrelson Owens of Andrews; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon, May 23, 2002, at 2 o'clock in the Georgetown Community Church. Officiating will be Pastor Chris Daigle and the Rev. Geraldine Bednego. Burial will follow in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Georgetown Chapel of MAYER FUNERAL HOME.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening, May 22, 2002, from 6 until 8 o'clock.
The family suggests memorials to Georgetown Community Church, P.O. Box 2108, Georgetown, S.C. 29442.
CRUTCHER, Jr., Ira
The relatives and friends of Mr. Ira Joe (Hemingway) Crutcher, Jr., those of his parents, Ms. Robin Hemingway Seabrook; and Mr. Ira Joe Crutcher, Sr., step-father, Mr. Rickey Seabrook; step-sister, Ms. Kayla Crutcher, devoted friend, Ms. April Nelson; grandmother whom preceded him in death, Helen Hemingway; grandfather, Frank Hemingway, Sr., aunts, Nathalie Hemingway (John), Elaine Hemingway, Terrie Rivers (Glen) and Delia Johnson; uncles, Frank Jr., Bernard, Earnest and George Hemingway (Leslie); granduncles, Harold (Grace) and Edison Fields. Host of cousins, relatives and special friends, Marcus and Terrence. You are invited to attend his funeral service on Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 12:00 noon in Calvary A.M.E. Church, 2040 Groveland Ave., North Charleston, S.C. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family on Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Faith In Action Christian Fellowship Church, 2001 Comstock Ave., North Charleston, S.C.
Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
LeROY, M.D., Carwile
E. Carwile LeRoy, M.D., Distinguished Professor of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, died May 16, 2002, in Ancona, Italy after a brief illness.
Born January 19, 1933 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Dr. LeRoy attended Wake Forest College from which he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1955. After earning M.S. and M.D. degrees with honors from the University of North Carolina in 1960, he trained at the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City, the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, and held a Fellowship in Arthritis in the Department of Medicine of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. He became Director of the William Daniels Faulkner Arthritis Clinic of that institution in 1969, a position he held until moving to the Medical University of South Carolina in 1975.
Internationally recognized for his research in the field of rheumatology and specifically the disease scleroderma, Dr. LeRoy earned academic honors and provided leadership and counsel to a number of clinical and research organizations. He was on the Board of Directors of the American College of Rheumatology, President of the National Society of Clinical Rheumatology, and Chairman of the Medical Advisory of the Scleroderma Federation. He served on the editorial boards of the Journal of Connective Tissue Diseases, the International Journal of Immunotherapy, and Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology, as well as on study sections for the National Institute of Health. He was a Master of the American College of Rheumatology and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.
He authored 270 papers in professional journals, reviews, and books, among them major textbooks of medicine and rheumatology. He was noted for his seminal contributions to the understanding of the pathenogenesis of systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).
Dr. LeRoy was a member of the Medical University faculty for over a quarter of a century. During his years at MUSC, he was Director of the Division of Rheumatology, Chairman of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Chairman of Microbiology and Immunology. Recognizing his many contributions to medicine, MUSC bestowed its highest faculty honor, Distinguished University Professor, upon him in 2000.
He was a member of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church and Yeamans Hall Club.
He is survived by his wife, Dee Hughes LeRoy of Charleston, a daughter, DeFord LeRoy Davis of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, a son, Dr. Edward Carwile LeRoy, Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland, a brother, John Henry LeRoy, III, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will take place Sunday, May 26, at 2:00 P.M. at First (Scots) Presbyterian Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Burial will be Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 11 A.M. in Old Hollywood Cemetery, Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Autoimmune Disease Research Fund of the Health Sciences Foundation of MUSC, the Loyalty Fund of University of North Carolina School of Medicine, or the Crisis Ministries of Charleston.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
