SWEIGART, Donald
Donald "Don" R. Sweigart, 85, of Sullivan's Island, died Thursday, April 18, 2002, at a local hospital. He was born in Dayton, Ohio to the late Frank and Anna Claude Sweigart. He graduated from Steele High School and Dayton Art Institute and Corcoran Art Gallery in Washington, D.C. He was an aerographer's mate during W.W.II in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired quality control manager at Litton Industries, then became the vice president for Carolina Packaging and was most recently a starter at Snee Farm Country Club. Don was a very active member of Stella Maris Catholic Church. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his wife of 56 years, Rita G. Lang Sweigart, five sons, Raymond L. Sweigart and wife Kiki of McLean, Va., F. Charles Sweigart and wife Lynn of Winston-Salem, N.C., John A. Sweigart and wife Susan of Hendersonville, N.C., Mark D. Sweigart and wife Donna of Hamilton, Ohio, Matt G. Sweigart and wife Sabine of Grass Valley, Calif., two daughters, Marcia S. Russo and husband Leo of Mt. Pleasant, Mary Beth Baker of Kenly, N.C., two brothers, Col. Bert Sweigert, USAF of Alexandria, Va., James Howard Sweigart of Kentucky, a sister, Sr. Louise Sweigart of Arlington Hgts., Ohio and 12 grandchildren. Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 Rifle Range Rd., with a rosary service starting at 7 p.m. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held at Stella Maris Catholic Church on Monday at 10 a.m., with interment in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stella Maris Catholic Church, P.O. Box 280, Sullivan's Island, S.C. 29482 or to the Red Cloud Indian School, Pine Ridge, S.D. 57770. McAlister-Smith Funeral Home is serving the Sweigart family.
CIGANOVIC, Matthew
The relatives and friends of Matthew "Pokemon" Scott Ciganovic are invited to attend a Celebration of Matthew's life, Tuesday, April 23, 2002, in Charles Pinckney Elementary School, Park West, from 5 until 6 o'clock. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL this Sunday evening, from 5 until 8 o'clock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Matthew's name can be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 29 Leinbach Drive, Charleston, S.C. 29407.
O'BRIEN, Robert
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen O'Brien are invited to attend the funeral service of the former, Sunday, April 21, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 2:00 o'clock. Entombment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, 7 Saint Teresa Drive, Charleston, S.C. 29407.
NEWSOME, Nellie
The relatives and friends of Nellie Hayes Newsome are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Monday afternoon, April 22, 2002, at 1 o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel, this (Sunday) afternoon, April 21, 2002, between 5 and 7 o'clock. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
TOMPKINS, SR., Grover
The relatives and friends of Grover Tompkins, Sr., are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Sunday afternoon, April 21, 2002, at 4 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Odyssey, 3870 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
COMBS, Elmer
The relatives and friends of Elmer B. Combs are invited to attend his funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Sunday afternoon, April 21, 2002 at 2 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to The American Heart Association of S.C., 215 East Bay Street, Suite 204, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
BURBAGE, Mary
Mary Catherine Nelson Burbage, 81, widow of Horace Everett Burbage died Saturday, April 20, 2002. Mrs. Burbage was born Monday, January 24, 1921, in Charleston, a daughter of John Joseph and Susan Passarallo Nelson. She attended Charleston area schools and graduated from Murray Vocational High School. Mrs. Burbage was a Past President of the Business and Professional Women's Association and a longtime member of Stella Maris Catholic Church when she and her family lived on Sullivan's Island. She retired from S.C.E. & G after 35 years of service as a Right of Way Agent. Mrs. Burbage is survived by 2 daughters, Sue A. Alexander and Jade B. Matthews; 1 son, H. Louis Burbage all of Charleston; 2 sisters, Betty N. Dangerfield of the Isle of Palms and Helen L. Crowley of Tifton, GA; 1 brother, John Nelson, Sr. of Mt. Pleasant; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The relatives and friends of Mary N. Burbage are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM Monday, April 22, 2002, at Nativity Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be at St. Lawrence cemetery. Friends may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH this Sunday evening between 6:00 and 8:00 PM. A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Please make memorial contributions to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. 766-1365.
VENNING, Robert
The relatives and friends of Mr. Robert Venning, Jr. and those of his children Kenneth Venning, Victor (Heather) Venning, Faith Venning, Candace (William) Ushery, Jennifer Venning and Bernardine Carroll. His brothers Franklin Venning and John Benjamin (Blanche) Venning, Albert (Verneather) Fiol, sisters Bernie Hanson, Willamae (Cornell) Phillips and Shirley V. (Teddie Lee) Campbell, sister-in-law Joyce Venning, aunt Hager M. Smalls, grands, special nephew Ray Goodwine, special cousin Carolyn Rouse, other nieces and nephews are invited to attend his funeral services Monday, April 22, 2002 at 1:00 pm in Greater Olive Branch A.M.E. Church, 1734 Highway 17 North, Mount Pleasant, SC Interment: Private. Viewing this afternoon at the funeral home, 3 to 9 pm. Family hour will be held 6 to 7 pm. Mr. Venning will lie in state Monday from 12 noon until the hour of the services. Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
CARROLL, Nathaniel
Nathaniel "Jack" Jackson Carroll, died Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at a local hospital. Mr. Carroll is the son of the late William Ambrose and Mary C. Brown Carroll. His wife, Marguarite Stump Carroll, also precedes him in death. He was a bookkeeping accountant and attended the Anglican Catholic Church. Mr. Carroll attended the University of Virginia and is a lifetime member of the UVA Alumni Association. He was a lifetime member of the Sons of the Confederacy, Thomas Jefferson Society, and Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.
He is survived by two sons, Richard S. Carroll of Plano, Texas, and Thomas W. Carroll of Columbia, SC, a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Dodson also of Plano, Texas, four grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law, George Thomas Stump of Gainsville, GA, aunt-in-law, Myrtle Sowers of Christianburg, VA, Valerie and Jerry Braddock of Charleston also survive him.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 3:00 PM in the McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Downtown Chapel, 150 Wentworth St. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to University of Virginia Alumni Association or the American Cancer Society. MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME is serving the Carroll family.
HAMMETT, Sr., John
John Richard Hammett, Sr., 70, husband of Betty Jones Hammett, of Summerville, SC, died April 19, 2002.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church, Tuesday morning, April 23, 2002 at 10 o'clock. The Rite of Christian Burial with Full Military Honors will be held at Summerville cemetery. Friends may call Parks Funeral Home, Summerville, SC Monday evening from 6-9 PM. A prayer vigil will be held at 7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Theresa the Little Flower Church Building Fund, 11001 Dorchester Rd., Summerville, SC 29485 or National Cancer Research Center, 2009 N. 14th St., PO Box 17339 Arlington, VA 22216-7339.
Mr. Hammett was born September 6, 1931 in Hermanville, Maryland, a son of Lawrence Matthew Hammett, Sr. and Alberta Coombs Hammett. He was a retired US Air Force T/Sgt. He was a member of St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife of Summerville, son John (Rick) Hammett, Jr. of Ridgeville, daughters, Melissa A. Wesley of Circleville, KS and Pamela Thompson of Walterboro, SC, grandchildren, Tamra Thompson of Kansas, John R. Hammett, III of Germany, Sierra Hammett of Lebanon, SC, Amanda Segura and Crystal Thompson both of Walterboro, great grandchildren Barry Thompson and Hanna Thompson both of Kansas. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, SC.
HAUG, Hazel F.
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Hazel Fiore Haug are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Monday, April 22, 2002 in the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, John's Island. The Rite of Committal will be in St. Mary's cemetery, DeWitt, NY. Friends may call at the residence, 4319 Hope Plantation Drive, John's Island, Sunday, April 21, 2002 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the Our Lady of Mercy Outreach, 1684 Brownswood Rd., John's Island, SC 29455. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. 766-1365.
MILLIGAN, Helen
Helen I. Hartwell Milligan, 95, of York, Pa., died Friday, April 19, 2002 at a local residence. Mrs. Milligan was the daughter of the late Herman R. Hartwell and Edith Luce Hartwell. She was married
to the late Vincent H. Milligan. Mrs. Milligan was employed 37 years with the York Engraving Company, York, Pa., which her husband co-founded in 1946. She was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church and the Auxiliary of York Co. Home and Hospital.
She is survived by her son, Terrence H. Milligan of Charleston, S.C., a brother, Marion Heacock of Avon Park, Fla., a sister, Vivian M. Boyer of York, Pa., seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Private graveside services will be held at a later date in York, Pa. Local arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth Street.
CARROLL, Nathaniel
Nathaniel "Jack" Jackson Carroll, died Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at a local hospital. Mr. Carroll is the son of the late William Ambrose and Mary C. Brown Carroll. His wife, Marguarite Stump Carroll, also precedes him in death. He was a bookkeeping accountant and attended the Anglican Catholic Church. Mr. Carroll attended the University of Virginia and is a lifetime member the UVA Alumni Association. He was a lifetime member of the Sons of the Confederacy, Thomas Jefferson Society, and Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.
Two sons, Richard S. Carroll of Plano, Texas, and Thomas W. Carroll of Columbia, S.C., a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Dodson also of Plano, Texas, and four grandchildren survive him. Valerie and Jerry Braddock of Charleston also survive him.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. in the MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to University of Virginia Alumni Association or the American Cancer Society. Services are being directed by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth.
EASON, Wiley
Entered into eternal rest on April 19, 2002 in Memphis, Tennessee, Mr. Wiley Eason of Marianna Arkansas, formally of 21 River Point Row, Apt. 9-D Charleston, S.C. the beloved husband of the late Mrs. Mertis Orr Eason, beloved brother of Ann Eason Sweat of Houston, Texas, Martha Eason Monroe and Josh Eason of Flint Michigan, Louise Eason Johnson and John Eason of Marianna, Arkansas, brother-in-law of Dorothy Orr Zeigler (Willie) of Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
