Anyone who was fortunate to know Martha Caldwell over the past 103 years admired her graciousness, determination, friendliness, and faith. One might say that Martha’s life closely followed the lessons she passed on to her family, including “You can’t judge a book by its cover,” “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all,” and “You can’t change the wind, but you can adjust the sails.”Martha Gunter Caldwell was born April 25, 1917 in Hartsville, SC. She was the daughter of Maude Clyburn Gunter and Charles Walker Gunter. In 1919 her family moved to Gastonia where her father was a cotton broker.She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Charles Walker Gunter, Jr. Martha Gunter attended first grade at Willow School, which was on 2nd Ave. in Gastonia. She then entered second grade at Central School and continued her education there. In 1935 she graduated from Gastonia High School (where she was salutatorian). For two years she was a student at Coker College, in Hartsville, SC. She then transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she received her AB degree in 1939. While there she was a member of Chi Omega sorority.Martha taught at the N.C. Orthopedic Hospital School. During WWII she was accepted into the American Red Cross and was stationed at Camp Butner, NC. Later she was program director for the NC League of the Crippled Children in Chapel Hill.In 1948 she married Dr. Jesse B. Caldwell, Jr., a resident in obstetrics and gynecology at Bowman Grey School of Medicine. They moved to Gastonia in 1950 when Dr. Caldwell opened his practice. He died in 2001.Mrs. Caldwell devoted her life in Gastonia as a homemaker and mother of her four children. She was a lifelong active member of First United Methodist Church, which she joined in 1925. She worked in the PTA programs. She was a member and former president of the Gaston County Medical Auxiliary. Mrs. Caldwell also held memberships in the North Carolina and American Medical Auxiliaries. She was active in the Tea & Topics Book Club, the Review Book Club, and Gaston Country Club. In addition to gardening, Martha enjoyed an interest in travel with her children and husband, whether traveling across the country in the family station wagon (and later towing a travel trailer), sailing or counting penguins in Antarctica.Mrs. Caldwell is survived by children, Jesse B. Caldwell III of Gastonia, Charlie Caldwell (Merrily) of Charlotte, Lawson Caldwell (Curt Sowers) of Charlotte, Martha/Marti Sykes (Andy) of Greensboro; grandchildren, Jesse Caldwell IV (Cate), Drew Sykes (Amanda), Summer Suttles (Chris), Carra Sykes (Lauren Marek), Chandler Caldwell, and Chase Caldwell; great-grandchildren, Graham and Kennedy Suttles, and Jamie Sykes. She is also survived by her special best friend, Johnie Matthews, and her devoted caregiver and friend, Teri Childers. The family extends gratitude to Home Instead and its caregivers for their tireless love and devotion.A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. at McLean Funeral Directors in Gastonia. There will be a private celebration of her life (masks required) on Monday, November 16th at 11:00 am at First United Methodist Church in Gastonia. The link to the live stream service is: https://boxcast.tv/view/caldwell-funeral-hmzgi0b8swazz2gnilt0 or visit the First United Methodist Church website for the link. The committal is family only.In lieu of flowers, memorials should be sent to the Youth Ministry at First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 218, Gastonia, NC 28053.Condolences may be sent online by visiting www.mcleanfuneral.com .

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She was a graduate of Coker College in Hartsvillle, SC and later studied at Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore and the Juilliard School in New York City. Emily spent her life as a professional musician. She was Organist/Choirmaster for the former Grace Episcopal Church now Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston. She was founder and conductor of the Singers Guild for the Charleston Symphony (now the Charleston Symphony Chorus). The chorus was known for the presentation of great choral literature, and the colorful Christmas Concerts for the Symphony. She was an Adjunct professor at the College of Charleston, then later named Assistant professor. She taught piano, Music Appreciation, conducting and served as accompanist for the vocal studios, the College Choir and many college concerts. A charitable fund which now supports the International Piano Series was established in her name by Dr. William Tate. Emily served a term as Dean of the Charleston Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. She was a member of the Charleston Music Club. Both of these organizations have a scholarship in her name. Of her many activities, she worked with Gian-Carlo Menotti when the Spoleto Festival began, accompanying rehearsals and performances in the first two years. She was on the original planning committee of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston which began in 1977. After moving to Franke at Seaside, she organized the Remington Concert Series there, in addition to her Christmas and July 4 celebrations for the residents.

Among her many experiences, she accompanied artists for the National Opera in Munich, Germany including James King and Jessye Norman. While living in Germany, she was commissioned by the Army Headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany to be director of the Protestant Institute of Music held each year at the General Walker Hotel in Berchtesgaden, Germany. For this commission she was given the distinction of 1st star General support. She presented many workshops and recitals at American post chapels. Just last year she was named the second runner up as Classical Woman of the Year on NPR’s Performance Today with Fred Child. Before coming to Charleston, Emily lived in Augusta, GA and there she served as Organist/Choirmaster for the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. She was the founder of the Augusta Choral Society in 1951. In 2001, at the 50th anniversary, she was named Conductor Emerita. For many years she taught at Paine College and at Augusta College (now Augusta State University). She was a founding member of the Augusta Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and also served as the Georgia State Chairman. In 1955, Emily had one of the first weekly LIVE TV shows called In the Music Room where she played classical piano music with commentary. She performed many times with the Augusta Symphony including her favorite piece, The Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2. Over her entire career she taught piano and organ to countless students.

Emily was married to the late Dr. John Wood Remington, professor of Physiology at the Medical College of Georgia. She is survived by her daughters, Porter Remington of Mount Pleasant and Martha Scharnitzky of Goose Creek; her two grandsons, W. A. “Andy” Scharnitzky, III and wife, Jennifer of Daniel Island and their children, Emily, Matthew and Andrew; John F. Scharnitzky and his children, Alex, Samuel and Abigail of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Emily is also survived by many members of her extended family. A private graveside service will be held at Suttons, SC, the maternal family home. At a future date, a memorial concert is being planned to remember her legacy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Emily`s memory may be sent to Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Foundation, 300 Ministry Drive, Irmo, South Carolina 29063, 803-749-5110, https://www.lutheranhomesscfoundation.org . or any of the other organizations named above. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at https://www.palmettocs.com . Arrangements are with the Palmetto Cremation Society, 5638 N. Rhett Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406, (843) 722-2555. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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VirginiaºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s other passion was her family. Happily married to Albert K Van Nest for over 33 years they raised two dear sons, Wayne and Warren, in Prescott. Two granddaughters, Lynda and Cathy added to her happiness. She also had a warm and happy relationship with her many nieces, nephews and extended family. Besides her family, career and friends, Virginia loved music and played piano from age 6 on throughout her life.

She also enjoyed oil painting, writing poetry and growing flowers. Virginia had a great sense of humor and a warm smile. Her creativity will be missed by anyone who has ever received one of her colorful, artistic, humorous, handmade greeting cards which conveyed her wonderful personality and thoughts in such a genuine way.

Virginia is survived by her sons, Wayne Curtis Van Nest of Fort Worth, TX and Warren David Van Nest of Tucson, AZ.; granddaughters, Lynda Glasgow and Cathy Parkman, eight great-grandchildren and her beloved sister, Emma Carol Gandy Hunsucker of Asheville, NC.

Virginia was predeceased by her loving husband Albert K. Van Nest and siblings Frances G. Jenkins; Vivian G. Root; Thomas A. Gandy, Jr; Elsie G. Auman Henley; Fred A. Gandy; Madge G. Wise and Olive G. Burn. She loved and trusted the Lord and will be with him in heaven.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 6th, 2020 at Solid Rock Christian Fellowship Chapel located at 114 S. Marina Street, in Prescott.

If one wishes to honor VirginiaºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s memory the family suggests giving flowers to one you love while they are still alive. Arrangements entrusted to Hampton Funeral Home.

Information provided by survivors.

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Urania Tumboli Ferrara, 85, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, widow of the late John England Ferrara died Wednesday, July 11, 2018. A private memorial service was held Sunday, July 15, 2018 in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road.

Urania was born May 23, 1933 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of the late Andrew Tumboli and the late Litsa Gregorakis Tumboli, who were Greek immigrants to this country. She graduated from Ashley Hall School in 1951 and ºìÌÒÊÓƵ in 1955. She taught at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and also worked at St. Francis Hospital and later at the Tennis Club in Creekside, Mount Pleasant. In the 1970s, Urania also helped lead the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society and was part of the leadership team, organizing the annual Greek Festival.

She was a devoted and loving mother, wife, and friend. She is survived by a daughter, Maria Ferrara of Mount Pleasant, SC; two sons, Joe Ferrara (Martha) of Alexandria, VA and Greg Ferrara (Laura) of Baltimore, MD; three grandchildren, Sam and Ben Ferrara of Seattle, WA, and Jake Ferrara of Alexandria, VA; and dear family friend Carla Greene of Charleston, SC. She was preceded in death by her husband John of 54 years and her brother, Stathy Tumboli. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P. O. Box 96011, Washington, DC, 20090. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Laura Shafer McInnes entered into eternal rest on September 11, 2010. She was born March 13, 1918, in Charleston, SC. She overcame disabilities from polio at as early age to have a successful and productive career as an English and theater teacher.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be no funeral as she donated her body to MUSC. Memorials can be made to the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina, 2350 W. Lucas St., Florence, SC 29501.

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Anna Margaret Nettles Ray, 99, of Pine Mountain, GA, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Orchard View Nursing Home, Columbus, GA.
Mrs. Ray was born August 15, 1918 in Hartsville, SC, the daughter of Henry Joseph Nettles and Lily Stowe Ousley Nettles. She received a Bachelor’s degree from ºìÌÒÊÓƵ in Harsville, SC. After graduating college, she married George Whitaker Ray, Sr. and moved to Danville, VA and then to Asheville, NC, where she resided for 42 years. Anna Margaret was a member of First Baptist Church of Asheville, NC and attended First Baptist Church of Weaverville, NC.

Mrs. Ray was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George W. Ray, Sr. of Asheville, NC; two sisters, Lillian Lambeth of Marion, NC, Lucia Mae Dunn of New York, NY; and her grandson, SSG Joseph Randall Ray of Fairview, NC. Anna Margaret is survived by two sons, George W. Ray, Jr. (Jane), of Charlottesville, VA, and Randall N. Ray (Sandra), of Swannanoa, NC; two daughters, Ann R. (Terry) Hemminger, of Pine Mountain, GA, and Jan (Lee) Banks, of Alexander, NC; as well as six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

A service honoring Mrs. Ray will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Anna Margaret’s name may be sent online to www.k9herohaven.org or mailed to K9 Hero Haven, 176 Mahanoy Creek Lane, Herndon, PA 17830. Upcoming Events Graveside Service Feb 05 10:00 AM Western Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery Old US Hwy. 70 Black Mountain, NC, US, 28711

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Florence Lucile Houck Steele, 100, of Orangeburg, SC, passed away Tuesday, December 26th, 2017, at the Methodist Oaks.

A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 p.m., Friday December 29, 2017, at The Methodist Oaks Chapel.
A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 29, 2017, at Woodside Cemetery in Pamplico, SC.

Florence was born June 15, 1917, to the late George H. Houck and AnnieLee Huffman Houck. She was an educator in Pamplico, SC and at Francis Marion University. She was a Trustee Emeritus of the Florence County Library; and Trustee Emeritus of Claflin College. She was a member of Pamplico United Methodist Church and Trinity Lutheran Church, of Elloree. She was also a loyal member of The Gamecock Club since 1940.

Survivors include her son, John L (Wanda) Steele Jr. of Spartanburg, SC; daughter, Sandra Marie Steele of St. Augustine, FL; two grandchildren, John L. (Jody) Steele III of St.Augustine, FL and Greg L. Steele of Mystic, CT; great-grandchildren, Tristan, Pacey, Ella, and Colby Steele; and many much loved nieces, nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, George H. and Annie Lee Huffman Houck; her husband, John LeRoy Steele, Sr; and her brother, Sanford Houck.

The family suggest that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to Grove Park Hospice, 1324 Grove Park NE, Orangeburg, SC 29115 or Florence Houck Steele ’38 Endowed Scholarship at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ, 300 E. College Ave. Hartsville, SC 29550.

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Elosie Duboise Bailey, 88, of Plant City, died Thursday (Dec. 27, 2001) at home. Born in Plant City, she was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a teacher for the Hillsborough County School District for 38 years, a member of First Baptist Church of Plant City, Mary Martha Sunday School Class, Springhead Civic Club, Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, East Hillsborough County Historical Society, and a former member of Plant City Art club and Plant City Women’s Club. Survivors include her husband, David E.; a son, David, Plant City; a daughter, Myranda Bailey Cox, Lakeland; and a brother, Quentin DuBois, Plant City. Haught Funeral Home, Plant City.

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