ROBINSON, Nancy
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Nancy B. Robinson, those of her children, Mrs. Elizabeth (Willie) Parker, Mrs. Cynthia (Ned) Roper, Mrs. Sandra (Walter) Hezekiah, Mr. Henry Robinson, Jr., sisters, Ms. Hermena (Mena) Gadsden, Ms. Martha Mae Hopkins, aunt, Ms. Melvenia Haynes, Mrs. Naomi (Allen) Alston, sisters-in-law, Ms. Edna Richardson, Ms. Juanita Elder, Ms. Mary Richardson, Roslyn Robinson, brothers-in-law, Mr. Josiah Watson, Mr. Benjamin Robinson, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of cousins are invited to attend her funeral services on Friday, May 31, 2002, 1 p.m., at Payne R.M.U.E. Church, 1560 Camp Road, James Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the church on Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church, 12 noon, Friday. Interment, Payne Memorial Gardens, Grimball Road, James Island.
CAHILL, Christopher
Christopher Joseph Cahill, 21, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 in Greenville, S.C. Christopher was born May 21, 1981 in Charleston, the son of Rev. Mr. Joseph Francis Cahill and Catherine Hudson Cahill of Mount Pleasant, S.C. He was a rising senior at Furman University, a proud member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity, a member of the Philosophy Club and an avid golfer and enjoyed water sports. He was a graduate of the first graduating class of the new Bishop England High School in 1999, and a member of Christ Our King Catholic Church in Mount Pleasant. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Forest M. Hudson, Jr. and his paternal grandfather Joseph F. Cahill. Besides his parents he is survived by his grandmother Mrs. Ellen T. Cahill of Mount Pleasant, S.C. and aunts and uncles; Mary Louise Hudson, Isle of Palms; Elizabeth Ann (Larry) Schmitt, Bath, N.C.; Forest M. Hudson (Cecilia), New Bern, N.C.; Karen M. (Jim) Rankine, Mount Pleasant, S.C.; Joanie H. (Jack) Prentice and Mark A. Hudson (Maria), Isle of Palms; William P. Cahill (Nena), Charlotte, N.C., and John T. Cahill (Elizabeth), Greenwich, Conn.; and several cousins. Visitation will be on Friday, May 31, 2002 at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, EAST COOPER CHAPEL, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, S.C. from 5 to 8 p.m. with vigil service beginning at 6 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, June 1, 2002, at 2 p.m. in Christ Our King Catholic Church, Mount Pleasant. Burial will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to Christ Our King Community Life Center, 1122 Russell Drive in Mount Pleasant, S.C. 29464. Online condolences may be sent to the Cahill family at www.mcalister-smith.com.
COKER, Carroll
A loving husband, father, and adoring grandfather, Carroll G. Coker, age 76, died May 29, 2002 in a Charleston hospital after an illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday (May 31, 2002) at Friendship Baptist Church of North Charleston with burial in the St. John's United Methodist Church Cemetery of Lake City, at 3:30 p.m. directed by Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta. Visitation will be form 6-8 p.m. today (Thursday, May 30, 2002) at the Carolina Memorial Funeral Home of North Charleston.
Born in Florence County, he was a son of the late William D. Coker and Letha Allen Coker. Mr. Coker was retired Charleston branch manager of Liberty Life Insurance Company for 33 years. He was a veteran of the United States Navy during World War II and United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church of North Charleston.
Surviving are his wife, Lillie F. Coker of North Charleston. Two sons: Dr. Mark A. (Terri) Coker of Charleston and Russell (Sandra) Coker of Lake City. One brother: Garris Coker of North Charleston. Five grandchildren: Jason Coker, Phillip Coker, Marsha Coker, Edward Coker and Amanda Coker.
Memorials may be made to St. John United Methodist Church Rebuilding Fund.
MOORE, Lola
Miss Lola Armstrong Moore, 90, of 1003 Crooked Oak Rd., Charleston, S.C. formerly of 411 Downing St., Gastonia, N.C., died May 29, 2002 at her residence.
Miss Moore was a native of Caldwell Co., N.C., daughter of the late Emmitt and Bessie Noles Armstrong. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2002 at First Presbyterian Church Chapel with burial in Gaston Memorial Park Mausoleum. Officiating will be Rev. John Pruitt. Visitation will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at CAROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 312 W. 2nd Ave., Gastonia, N.C.
Miss Moore was retired, former owner of Gastonia Textile Manufactors with her husband and was involved in market research. A member of First Presbyterian Church, a member of the Woman's Bible Class, member of The Camelia Garden Club, Lionetts Club and various other civic and bridge clubs in Gastonia.
Survivors include son, Robert D. "Don" Moore, Jr. and wife, Juliann Walker Moore, Summerville, S.C., four grandchildren, Robert D. Moore, III, Stuart Evan Moore, Peter Randolph Moore and Edward Veeman Moore, two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Carolina Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Robert D. Moore.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29405.
CAROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, Gastonia, N.C. in charge of arrangements.
JENKINS, Nancy
Entered into eternal rest on May 28, 2002, in Southfield, Mich., Mrs. Nancy Richardson Jenkins, formerly of North Charleston, S.C., the beloved mother of Mrs. Angela Paulette (John) Hardison and Mr. Robert (Sylvia) Jenkins, Jr., sister of Mrs. Maime Richardson. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
WASHINGTON, Willie
The relatives and friends of Mr. Willie T. Washington, those of his devoted friend, Mrs. Bell Melvin, sister, Mrs. Ruth Montgomery and Mrs. Mary Mazyck are invited to attend his funeral service on Friday, May 31, 2002, at 12 noon in St. James Baptist Church, Eutawville, S.C. Interment, Hayden Cemetery, Eutawville, S.C. ARRANGEMENTS BY JENKINS FUNERAL HOME, HOLLY HILL, S.C.
LEONARD, Pat Kirby
Entered into eternal rest on May 28, 2002, Pat Kirby Leonard, wife of Guy M. Leonard. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Guy M. Leonard are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter in Old St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Saturday afternoon, June 1, 2002, at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in the churchyard. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
Mrs. Leonard was born in Charleston, W.Va., the daughter of Emory F. Kirby and Inez Tamplin Kirby. She was the retired Chief Financial Officer for Trans Ocean Limited. She was a member of Old St. Andrews Episcopal Church.
Surviving are her husband of Charleston, S.C.; one son, David Leonard of Pelham, N.Y.; one daughter, Dinah Yarbrough of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; one brother, David F. Kirby of Williamsburg, Va.; one sister, Nancy Hudson of Racine, W.Va.; three grandchildren.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Old St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston, S.C. 29414.
HUDSON, Nellie
WALTERBORO - Mrs. Nellie DeWitt Hudson, 71, of 384 Fire Hill Road, died Tuesday at Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, May 31, in the Chapel of the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home with the Reverend Ricky Crosby officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Baptist Church #1 Cemetery.
Mrs. Hudson was born in Colleton County and was a daughter of Clint Washington DeWitt and Myrtle Benton DeWitt. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.
Surviving are, a son, Joseph P. Hudson, Jr., of Coden, Ala.; three daughters, Myrtle Ann Weatherford, Nancy Kaye Hudson and Sharon Lee Hayes, all of Walterboro; a sister, Lillie D. Byrd of Walterboro; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Thursday, at the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.
CLAMP, Esther
EDISTO ISLAND - Mrs. Esther L. Clamp, 86, of 1370 Highway 174, Edisto Island and formerly of Salley died Wednesday morning, May 29, in the Hermina Traye Nursing Center on Johns Island.
Graveside service will be Friday, May 31, at 2 p.m., in the Salley Oak View Cemetery. The Rev. Tony Neal will officiate.
Mrs. Clamp was a member of Salley Baptist Church. She was a public school teacher for approximately 20 years having taught in Salley for most of those years. She was a housewife, mother, gardener, and an inventor. Mrs. Clamp invented many useful household items and received a plaque in 1978 in recognition for her being the Founder of the Inventor's Association of South Carolina.
A native of Horry County, she was the daughter of the late Jabez Hampton and Elizabeth Anal Anderson Long. Mrs. Clamp is survived by her husband Heyward Felton Clamp, Sr., of Edisto Island, two sons, Heyward F. Clamp, Jr., and Teddy L. Clamp, both of Edisto Island, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one sister, Violet Long Jordan of Murfreesboro, Tenn., BLIZZARD FUNERAL HOME, 153 South Main St., Wagener is in charge of services.
DEHNER, Bernard
Bernard J. Dehner, 81, of Charleston, died Wednesday, May 29, at a local hospital. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late James I. and Gertrude McLoughin Dehner. He was the husband of the late Eleanor Krupa Dehner. Mr. Dehner was a true entrepreneur and enjoyed spending his time with family and friends. Mr. Dehner was also a member of the P.T. Boaters Association. He is survived by his son, James Dehner of South Bend, Ind., a daughter, Susan Jordan of North Port, N.Y., nephew, Tim and Marcie Hushion also cousins, Meriel and Tim Hushion, both of Mt. Pleasant. Surviving Mr. Dehner also was six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. All services announcements will be made at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the Dehner family by going to mcalister-smith.com.
MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, is assisting the Dehner family.
OTT, Jr., William
William J. Ott, Jr., 85, of Charleston, died Tuesday, May 28, at a local hospital. Born in Baltimore, Md., to the late William J. and Agatha H. Schaech Ott, Sr. He was a graduate of Baltimore Politic Institute, and attended John Hopkins University. Mr. Ott retired with 43 years of service from Exxon Mobile. He was a member of Nativity Catholic Church and was an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus where he received the 4th degree. Mr. Ott was past president of the Exxon Annuitants Club. He is survived by a daughter, Patricia Ann Farley, and husband, John of Maumee, Ohio, a brother, Robert Ott of Estero, Fla., a sister, Helen O. Burns of Baltimore, Md., and four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren all survive Mr. Ott. The family will receive friends, 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, June 2, with a vigil service beginning at 6:30 p.m. at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 3, at 10 a.m., at Church of Nativity with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Nativity, Building Fund, 1061 Folly Rd., Charleston, S.C. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to mcalister-smith.com.
JENNINGS, Sara Crosby
The relatives and friends of Sara Crosby Jennings are invited to attend her funeral services in Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, Friday morning, May 31, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Thursday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 118, Hollywood, S.C. 29449.
GRIMBALL, Jr., Ernest
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Grimball, Jr., are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in St. John's Episcopal Church, John's Island, Friday afternoon, May 31, 2002, at 2 o'clock. Interment St. John's Episcopal Churchyard. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL (3360 Glenn McConnell Pky.) Thursday evening, between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, 3673 Maybank Hwy., John's Island, S.C. 29457.
KNEECE, Wiley
OLAR - Mr. Wiley J. Kneece, 64, of Olar died Tuesday morning at his residence after an extended illness.
Mr. Kneece was born February 19, 1938 in Aiken County, the son of the late Frank and Janie McCarty Kneece. Mr. Kneece was a graduate of Monetta High School and attended Clemson University. He retired after 45 years of dedicated service with BellSouth. He was a member of Mt. Arnon Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School director and second deacon. He was also a 32nd degree member and Past Master of Masonic Lodge #109 member of Eastern Stars, White Shrines, and Past Watchman of P.W.O.S., a member of the Bell South Pioneers. He was a devoted father, grandfather and an avid fisherman.
Survivors are 3 sons, Frank and Lisa Kneece of Williston, Steve Kneece and Tommy and Faith Kneece both of Allendale; 3 daughters, Glenda Jean and Greg Jarvis of Barnwell, Gloria Varnadoe of Allendale and Gail Godina of Columbia; one sister, Frances Kneece Woodman of Batesburg. There are 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, many caring friends and a loving companion Nona Martin. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Jean Kneece, son Wiley Kneece, Jr. and a brother, Henry Kneece of Summerville.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 4:00 in the Mt. Arnon Baptist Church with burial following in the Swallow Savannah Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be grandsons and honorary pallbearers will be Loyd Garvin, Steve Brabham, Jerry Joyner, Rusty Chitty, Charles West, Keith Hunt, and Danny Vaughan. SMITH-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME of Allendale is in charge of arrangements.
SULLIVAN, Francis
Major Francis Keith Sullivan, U.S.A.F. (Ret.), husband of Andrea Angers Sullivan of Charleston died Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at his residence. He was born Friday, June 15, 1923 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., the son of Frank and Gertrude Ann Robatham Sullivan. Major Sullivan retired from the United States Air Force in 1963, was formerly the Executive Secretary of the Charleston Legislative Delegation and former Director of Personnel at the Medical University of S.C. He was the founder of a Knights of Columbus Council in Washington state, a member of the Charleston Lions Club, the Perpetual Adoration and a Eucharist Minister at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Major Sullivan was an avid golfer. A private Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Friday. The Rite of Committal, with military honors, will be in the U.S. National Cemetery, Beaufort, S.C. Friends may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., this evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will be held at the funeral home at 7:45 p.m. Surviving in addition to his wife, are three sons, Terry A. Sullivan and his wife, June of Summerville, S.C., Roderick K. Sullivan of Charleston and Vincent P. Sullivan and his wife Patti of Charleston; six grandchildren, David A. Sullivan, Carole S. Spiller, Gretchen N. Sullivan, Jason P. Sullivan, Stevie M. Sullivan and Nicholas K. Sullivan; one great-grandchild, Paige Spiller. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Building Fund, 5 St. Teresa Dr., Charleston, S.C. 29407.
Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
MACKAY, Linda
Linda Diann Boatman Mackay, 34, of North Charleston, died Monday at her residence.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 o'clock in James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will be private.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 o'clock until hour of service on Friday.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to National Alliance for Mentally Ill of South Carolina, P.O. Box 1267, Columbia, S.C. 29202.
Mrs. Mackay was born October 26, 1967 in Jacksonville, Florida, a daughter of Julie F. Westbrook Keith of North Charleston and the late James H. Moon. She was a graduate of Fort Stockton High School in Texas. She attended Mansfield Business College. She was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith.
Surviving are her mother and step-father, Julie F. & Danny D. Keith of North Charleston; one son, James Dean Mackay of North Charleston; one daughter, Meaghann Jo Evatt of Abilene, Tex.; two brothers, Michael James Baptist, Jr. of Greenville, S.C. and James Calvin Moon of Manhattan, N.Y.; step-sister, Laura Ann Cornell of Aztec, N.M.; step-brother, Danny Dean Keith, Jr. of Aztec, N.M.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
MORRISON, Carol
After her hard, fought battle with cancer, Carol, had her appointment with God, on Tuesday afternoon, May 28, 2002.
Born in Philadelphia, Pa. on April 8, 1943 she lived most of her life in Pennsylvania and later retired to Summerville, S.C. in 1999. Carol worked as a paralegal for over 30 years. She worked with the Pennsylvania State Legislature and Private Law Practices. An avid adventurer, she camped in Yellow Stone, visited the Grand Canyon, hiked the volcanoes in Hawaii, went horseback riding in the Dominican Republic, sailing and snorkeling in Jamaica, kissed the Blarney stone in Ireland, went roller blading in Venice Beach, crossed the Panama Canal and traveled all over the Caribbean, United States and parts of Central and South America. She loved to golf, sew, garden, cook, shop and scrap-booking. She attended Bethany Methodist Church of Summerville, S.C. and helped support missionaries in the Far East and Europe. She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. She is one in a million.
She is survived by her loving husband, Clyde R. Morrison of Summerville, S.C.; her three children, Bryan McMahon of Orlando, Fla., Payge McMahon-Bucher of Washington Twsp., N.J., Dina McMahon of Lake Mary, Fla.; her brother, Larry Grimm of Chester Springs, Pa.
Friends may visit family on Saturday, June 1, 2002 from 3 until 9 o'clock at 535 Pointe of Oaks Road, Summerville, S.C. There will be a memorial service held in Pa. to be announced at a later date.
Arrangements by TRI-COUNTY CREMATION CENTER, 11000 DORCHESTER ROAD, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
LOADHOLT, Sr., Charlie
Charlie Henry Loadholt, Sr., 86, of 402 Sharon Ave., died May 28, 2002, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born December 31, 1915 in Old Barnwell County, he was the son of Joseph Charles and Jessie Mae Johns Loadholt.
He was a member of St. Nicholas Lutheran Church where he served as a council member and served on the activities and property committees. He was the oldest member. He was a construction superintendent for Clark & Company Construction until his retirement.
He was a World War II veteran. He served in the Battle of the Bulge in the 10th Armored Division. He was a member of the 10th Armored Division Veterans Association. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 108 of Hampton.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Nicholas Lutheran Church with a burial in the church cemetery with military honors. Visitation is Thursday from 7-9 p.m.
Survivors are his wife of almost 54 years, June Carter Loadholt, 2 sons, Charlie Henry Loadholt, Jr. and his wife Nancy of Varnville, Joseph Michael Loadholt and his wife Robin of Brunson, and one brother, James Lionel Loadholt of Allendale. Four grandchildren, Monica Loadholt of Marion, S.C., Jessica Loadholt Bishop of Brunson, Mary Elizabeth Loadholt and Joseph Michael Loadholt, II of Brunson.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests Memorials sent to St. Nicholas Lutheran Church, c/o Sandy Brunson, 65 Boyles Lane, Hampton, S.C., 29924.
PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME of Hampton is in charge of arrangements.
