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South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920

KNAPP, Michael
Michael Joseph Knapp, 86, husband of Margaret Lee Manuel Knapp of the Isle of Palms, died Tuesday, August 27, 2002, in Johnson City, TN. Mr. Knapp was born Friday, July 21, 1916, in Lemont Furnance, PA, the son of Michael Joseph and Anna D'Zamba Knapp. He was a Magna Cum Lauda graduate of the Harvard Business School, where he received his MBA. Mr. Knapp was a veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam and retired from the United States Navy after 32 years having attained the rank of Captain. He was self employed in multifamily construction and stock market investments. In 1968, he began a partnership with Joseph P. Griffith forming Griffith - Knapp Properties, which has survived to this day. One of his projects was the Lodge Alley Inn Complex, a block of historic warehouses saved from demolition and restored into a 37 room Inn, condominiums, office space and private residences. The Inn has been awarded three diamonds by the AAA Auto Club for excellence. In addition to the Inn project the firm developed the Charleston National Country Club, Snee Farm Golf and Country Club, Shadowmoss Country Club and Subdivision, Ashley Hall Plantation Subdivision, Pre-Stress Concrete Company of Charleston, Birch Hollow Trailer Park, Mini-storage of Goose Creek and most recently the Pine Lakes Apartments and Terrace Inn Motel. Mr. Knapp was instrumental in the founding of a successful local savings and loan, First Trident Savings and Loan and served on its Board of Directors until it was purchased by NBSC. He was active in civic affairs and was a former board member of the local branch of the Salvation Army. He was an active member of Stella Maris Catholic Church on Sullivan's Island, an Honorary Life Member of the Hibernian Society, the Wild Dunes Club and Charleston National Country Club. Surviving are his wife of Isle of Palms, two sons, Marc. K. Knapp of Charleston and Garth E. Knapp of John's Island, a sister, Marie K. Havlach of Cleveland, OH, and five grandchildren. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Knapp are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., Friday, August 30, 2002, at Stella Maris Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be at Beaufort National cemetery, Friday afternoon, at 2:30 p.m. Friends may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., this Thursday evening between 6 and 8 p.m. A Vigil Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, 4248 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, S.C. 29405. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.

LAWRENCE, JR., Asberry
The relatives and friends of Mr. Asberry Lawrence, Jr., those of his wife, Mrs. Henreda D. Lawrence, his children, Asberry, Jr., Tyrone, Derrell, Donald, Antonio Cooper and Marguetta, all of Charleston, S.C., his sisters, Virginia Cooper, Rosatta Davis, Carolyn Broomfield, Betty Littman, a loving companion, Roberta Cooper, and those of his brothers and sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and all other relatives are invited to attend his home going services, Friday, August 30, 2002, 1 p.m., at Christ Church Cathedral, 3311 Ottawa Ave., North Charleston, S.C. Bishop B.E. Sharper, Pastor. Interment, Johnson cemetery Stall Road. Mr. Asberry Lawrence will lie in state at the North Area Chapel this evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, LIBERTY HILL (843) 744-7511. Entrusted with arrangements.

WHITE, Tianay
Entered into eternal rest on August 27, 2002, Little Miss Tianay White, beloved daughter of Ms. Gwendolyn White; sister of Brianna, Dontaine, and Brian; granddaughter of Mr. James Whaley and Ms. Ethel Marshall. Late residence, 18 Grove Street, Charleston, SC. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.

ENGLAND, Oressa
Oressa Blanch Taylor England, 86, of Charleston, widow of Kirby England, died Wednesday, August 28, 2002 in Charleston. Mrs. England was born Sunday, June 4, 1916 in Grayson County, KY, the daughter of Lesile and Jane King Taylor. She was a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a Masters in Education, and the University of Louisville with a Specialist Degree in Education. Mrs. England was a retired teacher with the Jefferson County Schools in Louisville, KY, where she was an outstanding educator for 37 years. She began teaching first through eighth grades in a one room school house, taught herself to play the piano so she could help her students, and sponsored and annual trip for them to the Kentucky state capitol. Mrs. England was an avid gardener and will be remembered for her generosity and loving tenderness to all her family. She was predeceased by a son, Elmer Benton England and a sister, Bonnie Edwards. Surviving her are two daughters, Jane E. Freeman of Hanahan, SC and Phyllis Powell of Vero Beach, FL; one son, Harry England of Charleston, SC; three sisters, Myrtle Bradshaw of Hopkinville, KY, Ruth Baker of Illinois, and Lou Ella Fante of Louisville, KY; several stepbrothers and stepsisters; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. The relatives and friends of Mrs. England are invited to attend her funeral services at 12:00 PM Friday, August 30, 2002 in the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shady Grove cemetery Fund, 10422 Falls of Rough Road, Falls of Rough, KY 20119. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.

ALEXANDER, Donald
Mr. Donald Lee Alexander, 56, Hidden Meadows Rd., Cleveland, GA, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Alexander was born in Houston, Texas and was raised in Charleston, SC where he attended Charleston College and was a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. He was president of Cleveland Winnelson and was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection.
Survivors include his wife, Melissa Alexander of Cleveland; daughter, Mary Alexander of Cleveland; son, Kevin Alexander of Cleveland; mother, Frances Roberts of Demorest; father, Gene Alexander of Santee, SC; brothers, Aubrey Alexander of Charleston, SC, and William Alexander of Cornelia.
Funeral services are scheduled for 4 PM Friday, August 30, 2002 in the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection. The Rev. Paul Roberts, the Rev. John Bolton, and the Rev. Bob Primm will officiate. Burial will follow in Yonah View Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends Thursday 7 -9 PM, and Friday 2:30 - 3:30 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the White County Recreation Department Special Account, PO Box 495, Cleveland, GA 30528.
Arrangements by BARRETT FUNERAL HOME OF CLEVELAND.

PARROTT, Mattie
SALTERS - Mattie Timmons Vause Parrott, 96, widow of Marvin J. Parrott, died Tuesday in a Kingstree nursing home.
Mrs. Parrott was born in Florence County, a daughter of the late Isaac N. Timmons and Anna Belle Fulmore Timmons. She was a member of Union Presbyterian Church in Salters. Mrs. Parrott was first married to the late Richard James Vause, Sr.
Surviving are her son, Richard J. (Jimmy) Vause of Salters; 3 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Thursday in Union Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. Ed Ouimette. Burial will be in Lawrence cemetery, Effingham, directed by WILLIAMSBURG FUNERAL HOME.

CUMMINGS, Thomas
Thomas P. Cummings, 43, of Lee Avenue, Horseheads and Summerville, S.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 24, 2002. Tom is survived by his mother, Ann M. (Gladis) Cummings of Horseheads; his children, Brendan, Alysha and Shannon; grandmother, Anna M. Gladis of Horseheads; his sister, Patricia (Donald, Sr.) Segar of Big Flats, and brother, Norbert (Jan Austin) Cummings, Jr., of Summerville, S.C.; several aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of friends. He was predeceased by his father Norbert Cummings, Sr., in 1984. Tom had recently been working as a paralegal at Cummings Law Firm in Summerville, S.C. He was also an active member of the Notre Dame Club in Charleston, S.C. Friends are invited to call at the BARBER FUNERAL HOME, 413 South Main Street, Horseheads, today, Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary Our Mother Church, 816 West Broad Street, Horseheads on Thursday at 10 a.m. The Rev. Stephen Karani Celebrant. Interment will follow in Maple Grove cemetery, Horseheads. Those wishing to express their sympathy may do so with memorials to Notre Dame Club, P.O. Box 22054, Charleston, S.C. 29413-2054 or a charity of one's choice.

MORRIS, Alvin
GEORGETOWN - Alvin Burnet Morris, 61, died Tuesday, August 27, 2002, due to injuries sustained in a vehicle accident.
Mr. Morris was born in Charleston on January 19, 1941, a son of Anna McConnell Morris and the late Daniel Clyde Morris. He grew up and spent most of his life in Andrews. Mr. Morris was an Andrews High School graduate and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He retired six years ago from International Paper Company after 32 years of service. Mr. Morris was a member of the Quarter Century Club, the Three Rivers Coalition, and served in the Army National Guard in Andrews.
Surviving, in addition to his mother of Andrews, are: his wife, Kathy Casselman Morris of Georgetown; a daughter, Rhonda Morris Jowers and her husband Jimmy E. Jowers of Hemingway; two brothers, Michael Morris and his wife JoAnn of Pawley's Island and Edsel Morris and his wife Judy of James Island; a sister, Sandra M. Mobley and her husband John N. Mobley of Georgetown; a grandson, Chandler Jowers of Hemingway; one niece and three nephews.
A memorial service will be held Friday morning, August 30, 2002, at 11 o'clock, at the Georgetown Chapel of MAYER FUNERAL HOME. Officiating will be the Rev. Jack Mobley.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Thursday evening, August 29, 2002, from 6 until 8 o'clock.
The family suggests memorials to the church or charity of one's choice.

STEPHENS, Richard
The relatives and friends of Mr. Richard Stephens, those of his wife, Janie Stephens, those of his daughter, Nutasha Stephens, those of his mother, Dora Ford, those of his sisters and brothers, Trennie (James) Stephens, Jessie Mae Perry, Ellen Vance, Cathy Ford, Andrew Stephens, Daniel Ford, Roger Ford, Jr., and James Ford are invited to attend his funeral services on Thursday, August 29, 2002, 2 p.m., at Greater St. James A.M.E. Church, Jedburg, S.C. Interment, church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the funeral home from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Family hour from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements made by MILLIGAN'S FUNERAL HOME OF MONCKS CORNER, S.C. Phone (843) 761-8696 or (843) 832-9129. Fax (843) 761-8695.

BROWN, Albertha
The relatives and friends of Miss Albertha Rose Brown, those of her daughter, Mrs. Donia Brown-Manigault (Thomas); mother, Mrs. Varnell Porter Brown; sisters, Magistrate Mary Holmes (William), Ms. Barbara Brown; brother, Mr. Rufus Q. Brown (Annabelle); grandchildren, Eschanta and Thomas Manigault; aunts; uncles; special friend, Mr. Dennie Hendrix; and a host of cousins are invited to attend her funeral services on Friday, August 30, 2002, at 1:00 PM at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church (USA), Hollywood, SC. Friends may call FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 OR 1-800-290-5954. Remains to the church 6 PM Thursday where the family will be receiving friends from 7 to 8 PM. Remains to the church 12 noon Friday. Interment, churchyard.

EUBANK, Shirley
JACKSONVILLE, FL - Shirley Gardner Eubank died peacefully Tuesday, August 27, 2002, in Atlantic Beach, Florida, following a massive stroke. She was the wife of Col. Perry Huston Eubank, USA (Ret.), and the daughter of Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Fulton Q. C. Gardner.
Mrs. Eubank was born December 31, 1921 in Washington, D.C. Shirley is survived by her husband of over 60 years and their five children, Katharine E. Jordan of Malvern, PA, Perry H. Eubank, Jr. of Snowmass, CO, Dr. Daniel F. Eubank of Concord, NH, L. Gray Eubank of Portland, OR, and Dr. Stephen G. Eubank of Santa Fe, NM; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was a graduate of Ashley Hall and a former resident of Summerville and Sullivan's Island, SC. Her life was devoted to her family and many friends. In addition, she was active in choral music, hospital and mental health volunteer organizations, the Episcopal Church and was a member of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in South Carolina. Burial will be in Arlington National cemetery.

BISHOP, Margaret
JOHNSONVILLE - Mrs. Margaret Player Bishop, wife of Melvin L. "Bo" Bishop, died Tuesday. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday in the MORRIS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL IN HEMMINGWAY, with burial following in the Old Johnsonville cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Melvin L. "Bo" Bishop of the home; daughters, Patsy (Vernon) Tanner of Johnsonville, Teresa (Patrick) Vauch of Raleigh, NC; sons, Teddy (Brenda) Bishop, Terry (Beth) Bishop, all of Johnsonville; sister, Ruth Player Sullivan of Brookers, Oregon.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

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