WITHERSPOON, N.
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 7, 2002, Past Master Norman Witherspoon of Buckhall Lodge #423, residence, 8515 Old Georgetown Road, McClellanville, S.C. (Buckhall Section), the beloved husband of Mrs. Mary W. Witherspoon, the devoted father of Mr. Frank Witherspoon, Sr. (Anna Jane) of McClellanville, S.C., Mrs. Anna Lee Brown of New York City, Mrs. Thomasina Newsome of Tampa, Fla., and the late Mr. Nathaniel McNeal.
W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 4129 Hwy. 17 N., Awendaw, S.C., will announce the funeral services, (843) 881-4920, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
BANNISH, Joe
Joe Albert Bannish, 79, of North Charleston, died Saturday, September 7, 2002, at his home.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 10, 2002, 2 p.m., at graveside in Carolina Memorial Park.
Born in Raymond, Wash., he was the son of Lawrence and Agnes Bannish. Mr. Bannish was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he was also retired from Raybestos Manahattan MFG., and an employee of Montgomery Ward. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. Mr. Bannish was a member of Fleet Reserve and the Yorktown CV10 Association.
Mr. Bannish was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Georgia Bannish.
Survivors include his wife Inez (Evans) Bannish of North Charleston, one daughter Marta Ridgehl and one son Sheldon Bannish, both of Goose Creek, and two special grandsons, Darren J. and Chad M. Bannish, both of Goose Creek.
CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
DOWNS, Fred
Fred M. Downs, Sr., 88, husband of the late Yolanda Downs of James Island, died Thursday, September 5, 2002 at his residence. Born in Tupper Lake, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary Gildner Downs. He was retired as a civil engineer and was a member of the James Island American Legion and the VFW. Mr. Downs is survived by his son, Fred M. Downs, Jr., and wife Rosemary of Charleston; three daughters, Joann Barksdale and her husband Lew of Virginia, Denise McElwee and husband Jack of Charleston, Loretta Little and husband Rick of Charleston; seven grandchildren, Brant Barksdale, Michael Barksdale, Teresa Barksdale, Johnny McElwee, Allison McElwee, Greg Anderson, Heather Walpole, and Mimi Condon. Also survived by nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be 2 PM Monday, September 9, 2002 at Our Lady of Good Counsel. Interment will follow on Thursday, September 12, at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Orlando, FL. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., Charleston, SC 29405.
MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth Street, is assisting the family.
MCCLENDON, Ervin
The relatives and friends of Mr. Ervin "Slim" McClendon, residence, 211-A Congress St., Charleston, S.C., and those of his mother, Lillie M. McClendon, his children, Kunta McDonald and Marie McDonald, his sisters, Susie M. Davis, Annabell Davis (George), Evangelist Mary E. McClendon, Vivian McClendon Hampton, his brothers, Leon D. McClendon (Annette), and Timothy R. McClendon, his aunts, Vermell McCray (Aaron), Gladys O. Sanders, his uncle, John Sanders (Margaret), his granddaughter, Jemari Akoyla Cryer, and a host of nieces, grand-nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives are invited to attend his funeral services on Tuesday, September 10, 2002, at 1 o'clock p.m. in Calvary Baptist Church, 387 Sumter St., Charleston, S.C. Rev. Charles Cuthbert, Pastor. Inhumation, Monrovia cemetery, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags Funeral Home, Inc., on Monday, September 9, 2002, from 3 to 5 p.m. Mr. Ervin McClendon will lie-in-state in Calvary Baptist Church on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. (Downtown). Phone 723-3066.
HOFFMEYER, Johanna
Entered into eternal rest, Sunday, September 8, 2002, Johanna Marie Hoffmeyer. Residence, North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Ms. Hoffmeyer are invited to attend her memorial celebration, Thursday, September 12, 2002, at 11 o'clock at Cherokee Place United Methodist Church, 2105 Cosgrove Ave., North Charleston, S.C. Inurnment in Pisgah United Methodist cemetery, Florence, S.C., at a later date. Friends may call from 10 o'clock until the service at Cherokee Place United Methodist Church Parlor. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL.
Ms. Hoffmeyer was born on November 19, 1908, in Florence, S.C., a daughter of Johannas William Hoffmeyer and Sarah Elizabeth Stewart Hoffmeyer. She was a graduate of Florence High School and attended Lander College. She retired as a Specification Clerk with Raybestos Manhattan after 31 years of service. Ms. Hoffmeyer was devoted to her family and dedicated to her church and community. Among the many awards she received in recognition of her outstanding service were the Order of the Palmetto in 1988, and 1991 Silver Palmetto from the S.C. Association of Hospital Auxiliaries, and the Most Outstanding Employee Nationally for Raybestos Manhattan. In addition she was the recipient of the Charlie Hall Hall of Fame.
Her lifelong commitment to volunteering involved 20 years as a Girl Scout Troop Leader; the American Red Cross where she donated over 12, 668 hour over a 30 year period and Baker Hospital which recognized her for over 7, 400 volunteer hours of service. She distinguished herself as a Charter Member and Past President of the North Charleston Business and Professional Women's Club and as Recording Secretary for the Florence Crittenton Home Auxiliary.
She has been faithful in service to her church since 1941 where she was very active in the Youth Ministry and served as President of Wesleyan Service Guild, as well as the Women's Society of Christian Service.
Survivors are two sisters, Margaret H. Sullivan of Charleston, S.C., and Elizabeth H. Edwards of North Charleston, S.C., as well as many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cherokee Place United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 70396, North Charleston, S.C. 29415, or to the Alzheimers Association Coastal Carolina S.C. Chapter, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, S.C. 29416-0459.
MCATEER, Lavone
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of September 7, 2002, Lavone Jean McAteer, wife of George Harvey McAteer. Residence, Eutawville, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. George Harvey McAteer are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, on Tuesday, September 10, 2002, at 10 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel this (Monday) evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
Mrs. McAteer was born in Cherry Township, Pa., on December 30, 1937, the daughter of the late Earl M. and Violet Deal McCandless. She was a graduate of Elmenton, Pa., High School. Mrs. McAteer retired as a supply clerk with the Charleston Naval Supply Center, and was a member of the American Legion Post 166 Ladies Auxiliary.
Surviving are her husband of the home, one son, Kenneth Rice of Round O, S.C.; one daughter, Karen Scovell of Eutawville, S.C.; two brothers, Lonnell M. McCandless of San Diego, Calif., and Donald J. McCandless of Stoneboro, Pa., three sisters, Ilene McChesney of Butler, Pa., Correne Frampton of Harrisville, Pa., and Frances Stewart of New Castle, Pa., two grandchildren, Mellissa Killion and Matthew Rice, two great-grandchildren, Shelea Ann Killon and James Allen Pugh III.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 267 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. 29401.
CELLARS, Anita
Entered into eternal rest on September 4, 2002, Anita Sue Cellars, 69, wife of Charles Chaplin Cellars. Residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Cellars are invited to attend the Memorial Mass of the latter at Nativity Catholic Church, Monday morning, September 9, 2002, at 10 o'clock. Interment will be private. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
Mrs. Cellars was born in Bedford, Ind., the daughter of Paul Leroy Rice and Mary Juanita Griffin Rice.
Surviving are her husband, Charles Chaplin Cellars of Charleston, S.C.; one son, Mike Cellars of Charleston, S.C.; one daughter, Mary Diane Govers of Australia; one sister, Marilyn K. Maryott of Corralitus, Calif.; six grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of South Carolina, 1817 Gadsden St., Columbia, S.C. 29201.
CHANSON, Janet
The relatives and friends of Janet True Chanson are invited to attend her funeral services, Monday, September 9, 2002, at 10 o'clock in the Citadel Square Baptist Church Chapel. Interment, Holy Cross cemetery. Memorials may be made to Citadel Square Baptist Church, 328 Meeting St., Charleston, S.C. 29401.
ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
HIGHTOWER, Arthur
The relatives and friends of Arthur E. Hightower are invited to attend his graveside service at Holy Cross cemetery, Monday, September 9, 2002, at 11:30. Memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 100 Executive Center Dr., Columbia, S.C., 29221 or a charity of one's choice.
ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
PARSON, Murray
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Murray Adolphus Parson entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 05, 2002. Late residence Horseshoe Road, Ridgeville, SC. Husband of Mrs. Jacqueline Parson; father of Ne’Na Davis, Hadizah Parson, and Kataya Parson; son of Mrs. Hazel S. (Herbert) Parson-Starkes and the late Murray Parson; brother of Rev. Deborah P. Carter, Mrs. Edna Doctor, Rev. Alice M. Parson, Mr. Glenford Parson, Mr. Mark A. Parson, Mr. Ronald Starkes, Mr. Alfred Reese and Mr. Ricky Pryor. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 BRYAN ST., SUMMERVILLE, SC, PHONE (843) 871-1528.
FLOYD, Wanda
Wanda M. Floyd, 76, of Goose Creek, died Thursday, September 5, 3003, at her home. Born in Pana, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Henry Myers and Edna (Dilly) Myers.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 7, 2002, at 3 p.m., in CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, with entombment to follow in Carolina Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Mrs. Floyd was a former employee of the Berkeley County School Systems.
Survivors include, two sons, Jeffery Miles Floyd and his wife, Katherine, of Goose Creek, Mark Steven Floyd of Englewood, Colo.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Southern Care Hospice, 2070 Northbrook Blvd., North Charleston, S.C. 29406.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 6, 2002, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston.
Mrs. Floyd was the former First Vice Chairman of the Berkeley County Republican Party, Past President of the Berkeley County Womens Club, Secretary of the State Republican Party of South Carolina for many years, Committee Woman for Precinct 2 of Goose Creek, as well as being a member of the Berkeley County Library Board.
Mrs. Floyd was preceded in death by her husband, Carl T. Floyd and her sister, Bernice M. Kulmatycki.
SOLOMON, Marshall
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of May 11, 2002, Marshall George Solomon, the husband of Mary Black Solomon, residence, Charleston, S.C.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in Cherokee Place United Methodist Church, Wednesday, May 15, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Burial services will conducted later.
Friends may call at J. HENRY STURH, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, Tuesday, between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Solomon was a graduate of Northwestern University and retired from the United States Air Force, Civil Service as a Biological Chemist. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II and the Korean War as a Navigator where he held the rank of Captain. He was a member of Merry-Go-Round Dance Group and Harmony Square Club.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Black Solomon; two sons, Marshall G. Solomon, Jr. of Goose Creek, and Mark Steven Solomon of North Charleston, S.C.; one step-son, Joseph E. Holliday, Atlanta, Ga. and two step-daughters, Linda Stone of Summerville, S.C., Connie and her husband, Mike Lee of Charleston, S.C.; 7 grandchildren and one sister, Eva S. Sanders of Bloomington, Ind.
Memorials may be made to Cherokee Place United Methodist Church, 2105 Cosgrove Avenue, Charleston, S.C.
