FRANCIS, Mary
Mary Katherine Robinson Francis, 78 widow of the late Coy C. Francis, died October 17, 2001 at her residence in Summerville, SC. Funeral services will be held at St. Lukes Lutheran Church Chapel, Sunday afternoon, October 21, 2001 at 4 o'clock. Burial will be in Summerville cemetery. Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME, Summerville SC., this evening from 6-8 p.m. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church-ARC Programs 206 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, SC.
GIBSON, Chalmer
Entered into eternal rest Friday evening the husband of Lois E. Witherspoon Gibson. Residence, Ravenel, SC.The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Chalmer Russell "Hoot" Gibson are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in First Baptist Church of Ravenel, Monday afternoon October 22, 2001 at two o'clock. Interment, First Baptist Church of Ravenel Churchyard. Friends may call J. HENRY STUHR, WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Sunday afternoon, October 22, 2001, between four and nine o'clock.Mr. Gibson was a retired welder and a member of First Baptist Church of Ravenel. Survivors include his wife, three daughters, Darlene Gibson of Texas, Brenda Reinoso, and Crystal McGuire both of NJ; three step-sons, Thomas G. Powers of Summerville, SC, David Earl Powers of Moncks Corner, SC, Joseph Pritchette of Charleston, SC; one step-daughter, Susan E. Boulware of Johns Island, SC; three brothers, Jack Gibson of Miami, FL, Doug Gibson of Mississippi and Tommy Gibson of Texas; three sisters Gail Reed of Richmond, VA, Susan Ousley of Pikeville, KY and Billie Rolen of Belfry, KY.
MOSS, Corinne
Corinne Sweeny Moss, 81, widow of Alfred Earl Moss, Sr. of Mount Pleasant, SC died Friday, October 19th at her residence. Mrs. Moss was born February 19, 1920 in Anderson, SC the daughter of Francis Raymond Sweeny and Fannie Corinne Oliver. Mrs. Moss was a graduate of Converse College. She stayed active in her community as a member of the Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder. She was an avid bridge player and gardener, a member of The Mayflower Society, Quis Qui Auxiliary and a Pelican Lady. The relatives and friends of Corinne Moss are invited to attend her funeral service Tuesday, October 23 at 11 AM in Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Bethany cemetery, Charleston. Friends may call between the hours of 6 and 8 pm Monday, October 22 at McCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 Rifle Range Road. 884-3833. Mrs. Moss was pre-deceased by sons Alfred Earl Moss, Jr. and Benjamin Wofford Moss. Surviving relatives include two sons, Raymond Arthur Moss of Jackson, New Jersey, Thomas Allan Moss of Huntsville, Alabama, one daughter, Katherine Moss Carrier of Mount Pleasant, two brothers, Dr. Hale Caterson Sweeny of Durham, North Carolina, James Oliver Sweeny of Highlands, North Carolina and seven grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Moss' name to Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, "special project building fund" C/O MPPC, 302 Hibben Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464.
GETHERS, Carla
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Carla E. Gethers, those of her parents, Mr. Lucius and Mrs. Inez Hamilton and the late Mr. Richard Nesbitt, her children, Althea V. Hamilton (Andrew), and Mr. James Gethers (Felicia), grandchildren, Leondra, Luricus, James, Tresvon, Semahi, her siblings, Minister Geneva Stafford (David), Mrs. Mary Smalls (Jerry), Mrs. Deborah Loyd Harley, Mrs. Beverly Graham (Antonio), Mr. Richmond Truesdale (Martha), Mr. Tyrone Nesbitt and Mr. Richard Nesbitt (Ce-Ce), aunts, Delores Smalls, Susan Bailey, Lottie Horlbeck, uncles, John Nesbitt (Doris), and Horace Jenkins, Devoted companion Vernon Drayton, nieces, nephews, cousins are invited to attend her funeral services on Monday, October 22, 2001 at 12 noon in St. Luke A.M.E. Church, Hwy 162, Hollywood, SC. The Rev. John Mack, Pastor with Inhumation following in The Church cemetery. Friends may call in the Chapel at HARLESTON-BOAGS, INC. on Sunday afternoon, October 21, 2001 from 3 until 5 pm. Mrs. Gethers will repose in St. Luke Church on Sunday evening from 6 until 8 pm. A quiet hour with family members will be observed from 7 until 8 pm. Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St. (Downtown) Charleston, SC Phone (843)723-3066.
ROSS, Lorraine Beatrice
Lorraine Beatrice Ross, 57, of Summerville, SC died October 14, 2001 at her residence. Memorial services will be held at Parks Funeral Home Chapel, Sunday afternoon, October 21, 2001 at 2:00 o'clock. Entombment will be in Summerville (Parks) cemetery Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405-7443. Mrs. Ross was born October 4, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Karl Axtman and the late Lucinda M. Barrow Axtman. She was a retired psychiatric aide with the State of Maine Department of Mental Health. Survivors include three daughters, Michelle Ross and Melinda Houston, both of Summerville, SC and Virginia Catruch of Naples, Maine; three sons, Karl Ross, Glynn Ross and Daniel Ross of Bridgeton, Maine. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, SC.
KISNER, Frances
Frances J. Kisner, 18, of Moncks Corner, SC, died October 19, 2001 at her residence.Funeral services will be at Parks Funeral Home Chapel, Monday afternoon, October 21, 2001 at 2 o'clock. Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME, Summerville, SC on Sunday evening from 6-9 pm.Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, SC.
DUREN, Karen
Karen Duren, 44, of Ladson, SC, died October 18, 2001 at a Summerville Hospital. Funeral services will be held at PARKS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, Monday morning, October 22, 2001 at 11 o'clock. Burial will be in Summerville cemetery. Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME, Summerville, SC on Sunday evening from 6-8 pm. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, SC.
BARNES, Barbara
Mrs. Barbara Erlene Shaw Barnes, 68, of 410 Co-Op Road in Hampton, died Saturday morning in the Hampton Regional Medical Center after an extended illness.Mrs. Barnes was born in Hampton County, August 14, 1933 a daughter of the late Earl Wilson Shaw and Ida Marie Gould Shaw. Mrs. Barnes had retired as a Clerical Supervisor with the Hampton Department of Social Services. She was a member of the Skeeter Scratchers Camping Club in Hampton, and she was a member and Sunday School Teacher at the West End Baptist Church. Surviving are: her husband, Warren Rivers Barnes of Hampton; one son, Warren R. Barnes Jr. of West Columbia; one daughter, Linda Williams of Allendale; one sister, Frances S. Bennett of Varnville; one half brother, Owen Wilson Shaw of Charleston; one sister-in-law, Willie Lee Barnes of Hampton; and four grandchildren, Kimberly Marie Barnes, Leigh Ann Barnes, Lisa Marie Williams, and Christine Anne Williams.Funeral Services will be 11 AM Monday in the West End Baptist Church in Hampton, conducted by Rev. Buddy Presley and Rev. Barney Tuten, with burial in the Crocketville cemetery directed by PEEPLES-RHODEN FUNERAL HOME in Hampton.The family suggests that those who wish may send memorials to the American Cancer Society, Hampton Unit, P.O. Box 577, Estill, S.C. 29918. Friends may call at the Chapel in Hampton from 6 to 8 PM, Sunday, and Monday morning prior to services.
KELLY, Isiah
The relatives and friends of Mr. Isiah "Eastman" Kelly, Sr., those of his wife, Mrs. Ethel Kelly, children, Mr. Albert (Phoebe) Kelly, Mr. John (Lula) Kelly, Mrs. Ethel M. (Earnest Sr.) Bryant, Mr. Isiah (Sarah) Kelly Jr., Mr. Joseph (JoAnne) Kelly, Miss Ruth Kelly, Miss Dorothy Kelly, Mr. Bennie Kelly, Mr. Louis Kelly and Mrs. Luretta (Lacy) Coy, step sister, Mrs. Lilly Marshall are invited to attend his funeral service on Monday, October 22, 2001 at 12:00 Noon in Union Baptist Church, 708 Meeting Street, Charleston, S.C. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family on Sunday from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
JOHNSTON, Ruby Dill
St. George, SC - Mrs. Ruby Dill Johnston, 78, of 5743 Memorial Blvd., St. George died Saturday, October 20, 2001 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held 3 pm, Monday in the St. George United Methodist Church with Dr. Wash Belangia officiating. Burial will follow in the St. George cemetery. Mrs. Johnston was born January 21, 1923 in Greenville, SC a daughter of Robert Earl Dill and Pearl Crawley Few Dill. She was a graduate of Greenville High School and studied music at Furman University. After her retirement as a bookkeeper for Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service she was Organist and Choir Director and served as Chairman of Methodist Women and on Administrative Board at St. George United Methodist Church. She was a piano teacher, staff organist for Bryant Funeral Home and was pianist for Indian Field Campmeeting for 43 years. She was Past-Worthy Matron, Past District Deputy, State Organist and marshal for St. George Chapter #166 Order of Eastern Star. She was the widow of John B. "Red" Johnston, Jr. Surviving are 3 sons: Robert Earl "Bobby" Johnston and Joe David Johnston, both of St. George, Roger Timothy Johnston, Sr., Reevesvile, SC. A stepson, John B. Johnston, III, Charleston, SC, a sister, Lois Anne Dill, Sumter, SC, 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm, Sunday evening at BRYANT FUNERAL HOME.
ZANDER, Allernease
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of October 19, 2001, Allernease R. Zander, widow of Frank T. Zander, Sr. Residence, John's Island, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services on Monday, October 22, 2001 at 2 o'clock in Stuhr's Downtown Chapel. Interment, Bethany cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., Downtown Chapel Sunday between five and eight o'clock.Mrs. Zander was born November 12, 1928 in Charleston, S.C., a daughter of Luther H. Robertson, Sr. and a Helen Couch Robertson Phillips. She was a graduate of St. John's High School. She was a member of First Baptist Church of John's Island and of the Order of the Eastern Star.She is survived by four daughters, Amelia Z. Goodwin, Julia C. Zander, Mary A. Zander all of John's Island, S.C. and Peggy Brown Zander of Ravenel, S.C.; one brother, Luther H. Robertson, Jr. of John's Island, one sister, Florrie Robertson Lingo of Plato, MO; four grandchildren, Timothy M. Goodwin, Jr. of James Island, S.C., Miranda Z. Rhoades of John's Island, Crystal A. Zander of Summerville, S.C., Angie G. Seay of Goose Creek, S.C.; three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons, Frank T. Zander, Jr. and Frank A. Zander.Flowers will be accepted or memorials to First Baptist Church of John's Island, 3483 Maybank Highway, John's Island, S.C. 29455 or Calvary Lutheran Church, Highway 7, Charleston, S.C. 29407
FRANCIS, Mary
Mary Katherine Robinson Francis, 78 widow of the late Coy C. Francis, died October 17, 2001 at her residence in Summerville, SC. Funeral services will be held at St. Lukes Lutheran Church Chapel, Sunday afternoon, October 21, 2001 at 4 o'clock. Burial will be in Summerville cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church-ARC Program 206 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483.Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, SC.
COOPER, Elijah
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 19, 2001, Mr. Elijah (Ted) Cooper of Moncks Corner, SC, father of Mr. Jeffery Cooper of Boston, MA, Ms. Brenda Cooper of Brooklyn, NY, stepfather of Mr. Carl Bryant of St. Stephen, SC; brother of Mrs. Louise Funderburg of New Haven, CT, Mr. George Cooper of Moncks Corner, SC and Mr. Albert Cooper, Newark, NJ. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, SC.
WILDES, Alexander
ANDREWS - Alexander "Alex" Ferrell Wildes, 62, owner and operator of Wildes Furniture Company, died Saturday, October 20, 2001, at a local Charleston hospital.Funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 22, 2001, at the First Baptist Church of Andrews. Burial directed by the Andrews Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home will follow in the Andrews Memorial cemetery.Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening, October 21, 2001, at the Andrews Chapel of McKenzie Funeral Home.Mr. Wildes was born December 16, 1938, in Waycross, GA, a son of Christopher Columbus Wildes and Annie Ardelia Thrift Wildes. He was educated in the Georgetown School District, and served in the U.S. Navy and the Navy Reserve for 4 years. He was a Gideon, and the former President of the Gideon International Georgetown Camp. He was a deacon, a Sunday School teacher, a Brotherhood President and a member of the First Baptist Church of Andrews.Surviving are his wife, Brenda Caroline M. Wildes of Andrews; a son, Jeffrey Dean Wildes of Georgetown; two daughters, Tracy W. McCants of Andrews; and Dianna W. Deese of Conyers, GA; a brother, Carl M. Wildes of Andrews; and a sister, Jeneal W. Morce of Andrews; eight grandchildren.
