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

deRUYTER, Jacobus
Jacobus "Jack" A.M. deRuyter, M.D., of Mount Pleasant, S.C., husband of Antje C. Feikema deRuyter died Thursday, August 1, 2002, in Mount Pleasant, S.C. The funeral service will be Monday, August 5, 2002, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, at 11 o'clock.
Dr. deRuyter was born in Noordwyk, Netherlands, the son of Willem and Gertrudes deRuyter. He attended Leiden University in Holland and was a OB-GYN Physician prior to becoming Medical Director for Exxon Refinery in Aruba. He volunteered at Meals on Wheels in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and while in Aruba, he volunteered in the administration at the Military Home of the Dutch Marines. Dr. deRuyter held a position with the Medical Board of the government hospital in Aruba. He was also a member of the Medical Malpractice Board in Aruba.
Surviving are his wife of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., three daughters, Margaret Connell of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Corinne Khouri of Bahrain and Inga deRuyter of Palo Alto, Calif., and six grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 440 Whilden Street, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29465.

FUNKE, Frederick
Frederick Walter Funke, DDS MS, 62, of Summerville, husband of Phyllis Clair Funke, died Tuesday morning, July 30, 2002, at his residence.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2002, at 11 o'clock in Bethany United Methodist Church, Spell Chapel, Summerville. Entombment will be held in Live Oak Memorial Gardens, Charleston.
Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville, from 6 until 8 p.m. this evening.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406, or to a charity of one's choice.
Dr. Funke was born on December 13, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisc., a son of the late Dr. Walter Herman Funke and Elva Delia Brekke Funke. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1962 where he was a member of Chi Phi Fraternity. He went on to graduate from the Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1966. He finished his residency in Oral Surgery at the University of Iowa in 1970. From there he accepted a faculty position at the MUSC School of Dental Medicine. In 1975 he became Chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofaxial Surgery at the University of Florida. He returned to Charleston in 1977 where he established Trident Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Pa., and practiced oral surgery for the past 25 years.
Dr. Funke was a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He served on the board of Trident Health Systems from 1980-1982 and was Chairman of the Board in 1982. He was also a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, S.C. Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, S.C. Dental Association. He was past president of the Dorchester County Medical Socity. He was a past member of the Summerville-Oakbrook Rotary where he was named a Paul Harris Fellow. He attended Bethany United Methodist Church in Summerville. He enjoyed sailing, skiing, racing, hunting, reading and history.
Surviving are, his wife of Summerville; two daughters, Dr. Heather Funke McCown and her husband Dr. John Samuel McCown of Florence, Lauren Elizabeth Funke of Summerville; one son, Frederick Walter Funke, Jr., of Summerville; two grandchildren, John Samuel McCown, Jr., and Sarah Catherine McCown both of Florence; one brother, Dr. James Funke and his wife Mary of Oconomowoc, Wisc.; two sisters, Karen Heyward and her husband Ron of Milwaukee, Wisc., Sandra Westphal and her husband Bill of Janesville, Wisc.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.

WITT, Heyward
Heyward Doyle Witt, 49, of Moncks Corner, S.C., an ironworker for Jacobs Engineering, died Wednesday in Moncks Corner.
The funeral will be at 6 p.m., this Friday evening, August 2, 2002, in the CHAPEL OF DAIL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until the hour of service.
Mr. Witt was born December 19, 1952, in Columbia, S.C., a son of James Witt and Coleen DuBois Maner.
Surviving are, his wife, Ginger Wilson Witt; his mother of Goose Creek; a daughter, Melissa Witt of Florida; a son, Jason Witt of Kentucky; a step-son, Erik King of Moncks Corner; two sisters, Linda Yon of Meggett and Dot St. Cyr of Summerville; a brother, Jimmy Witt of Charleston; three half-brothers, Percy Grooms of Cross, David Grooms of Moncks Corner, and Joe Grooms of Goose Creek; and seven grandchildren.

WALLER, Doris S.
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Doris Smith Waller of Cordesville, S.C., are invited to attend her funeral services, 11 a.m., this Friday morning in the First Baptist Church, Cordesville. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER, until 9 a.m. and then at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

HEAD, Benny
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of August 1, 2002, M/Sgt. Benny Jackson Head, husband of M. Janet Rogers Head. Residence, Goose Creek, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENWOOD ROAD CHAPEL.

LOCKWOOD, Mary
Relatives and friends of Mrs. Mary L. Lockwood of New York City, N.Y. (formerly of Huger, S.C.); the beloved mother of Mrs. Deloris L. Rivers of Huger, S.C.; the beloved sister of Mr. Guy Rufus Lockwood of Huger, S.C., Mrs. Leola L. Farmer, Mrs. Margaret L. James both of New York City, N.Y., Mrs. Bessie Lockwood, Mrs. Anna L. Watson, and Mrs. Albertha L. Simmons all of Huger, S.C.; the beloved grandmother of Mr. Terrance Lockwood and Mr. Nathan Rivers, Jr., both of Huger, S.C., are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, August 3, 2002, at 1 p.m., at Stewart Chapel U.M. Church, Huger, S.C. Interment, Cedar Hill cemetery, Huger, S.C.
SCOTT'S MORTUARY in charge of arrangements.

SPOONHEIM, Mary
The relatives and friends of Mary Bingham Spoonheim are invited to attend her funeral services, Friday morning, August 2, 2002, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, at 10 o'clock. Burial will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to St. Barnabas Lutheran Church 45 Moultrie Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403 or the charity of one's choice.

BERRIGAN, William
William Robert Jr., 48, of North Charleston died unexpectedly on July 30, 2002 at a local hospital. Mr. Berringer was born on Feb. 6, 1954 in Miami, Fla. He was a former employee of Cummins Engine Co. when it was headquartered in Charleston and he was also the former owner of All-American in North Charleston. He was a member of Divine Redeemer Catholic Church in Hanahan, S.C.
Mr. Berrigan was the son of the late William R. Berrigan Sr. and is survived by his mother, Irene Ann Berrigan; three children, Mery Berrigan Mitchell of Goose Creek, S.C., Jesse Berrigan and Jo Berrigan of North Charleston, S.C.; a sister Susan Moseley of Richmond Hills, Ga; a brother, John Berrigan and his wife, Tammy of North Charleston, S.C.; three grandchildren, Dustin Mitchell, Ana Leigh and Joshua Berrigan Seldon; and 2 nieces and 3 nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service for William Robert Berrigan Jr. at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2002 at the Divine Redeemer Church in Hanahan, S.C. The Berrigan Family is being served by the CREMATION CENTER OF CHARLESTON.

JENKINS, James
The relatives and friends of Mr. James Jenkins of Miami, FL, formerly of Cross, S.C. son of the late Mary Jenkins, are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, August 3, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at THE CHAPEL OF GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, 200 GRACE STREET, MONCKS CORNER, S.C. Interment, Bethel U. M. Church cemetery, St. Stephen, S.C. Viewing will be Friday from 3-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

HARTZOG, Doris
Doris (Dottie) Price Hartzog, 42, of 262 School House Road died July 31, 2002 at the scene from injuries sustained in auto accident on US 78 near St. George. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in the Salem United Methodist Church with Rev. Randall J. Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow in the Dorchester cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at Bryant Funeral Home, St. George. Pallbearers will be Harvey Kizer, Robert Gibbs, Mike Pate, Tommy Clayton, Mike Cummings, Harry Cummings, Russell Hilton and Tim Hilton.
Mrs. Hartzog was born December 17, 1959 in Summerville a daughter of Laverne Hughes Price and the late John Henry Price. She was bookkeeper at Dorchester Academy, pianist and member of Salem United Methodist Church. She was a1978 Honor graduate of Harleyville-Ridgeville High School and graduated with Honors with an accounting degree from Baptist College in Charleston. She was a member of the Ivy Garden Club.
Surviving: Husband, Douglas Hartzog, a daughter, Holly Marie Hartzog, both of Dorchester, Mother, Laverne Hughes Campbell, Givhans, and 2 sisters, Suzanne P. Hilton, Ridgeville and Pamela Price, Columbia.
Memorials are suggested to the Salem United Methodist, Dorchester, S.C 29437 or to the Dorchester Academy Loyalty Plus Fund, PO Box 901, St. George, S.C. 29477.

HEYWARD, JR., David
The relatives and friends of Mr. David S. Heyward, Jr. of St. Louis, MO and those of his son, David "DJ" Heyward, III, parents, Rev. David S. & Gertrude Heyward, Sr., St. Louis, MO, brothers and sisters, Barbara D. White, Charleston, S.C.; Mabel Elizabeth (John) Washington, Roosevelt, NY; Clifford (Debra) Heyward, Seattle, WA; Renee (Frank) Black, Evanston, IL and Donal (Elizabeth) Byrd, Pembroke, GA, aunts and uncle, Francis (Arthur) Greene, Izetta Doctor, Lucille Heyward, all of Charleston, S.C., Geneva Heyward, Irene Hogan, Juanita Moody, all of Jersey City, NJ, Sarah Adams, Regester, GA, Hazel Pittman, Atlanta, GA, Eunice Hilton, Samuel Bryd, both of Claxton, GA, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, August 3, 2002, 1 p.m. at Nazarene Baptist Church, 4383 Savannah Highway, Ravenel, S.C. Rev. Wilford Waring, Pastor.
Interment: Church cemetery. Remains will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 12 Noon until the hour of service. Friends may call/visit WALKER'S MORTUARY today (Friday) after 3 p.m. Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY 'CHAPEL OF PEACE, 3407 OLD POND ROAD, JOHN'S ISLAND, S.C. 29455 PHONE (843) 559-0341.

DAVIS, Roderick
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Allen Davis are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in St. John's Episcopal Church, Johns Island, S.C. Friday morning, August 2, 2002 at Ten O'clock. Interment, Davis Family cemetery, Wadmalaw Island, S.C. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
Mr. Davis was born on Wadmalaw Island, S.C., the son of Bushrod Washington Davis and Louise Grimball Davis. He was a retired tomato farmer, and he was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church. He was the past Commodore of Sea Island Yacht Club and a member of Wadmalaw Island Supper Club.
Surviving are his wife- Yvonne "Doodle" Davis of Wadmalaw Island, S.C.; his mother- Louise Grimball Davis of Wadmalaw Island, S.C.; three daughters- Louise D. Thackeray of Wadmalaw, S.C. Catherine A. Davis of Houston, Texas, and Julia R. Troxel of James Island, S. C.; four brothers- Thomas G. Davis of Wadmalaw Island, S.C., Bushrod W. Davis, Jr. of Charleston, S.C., Philip M. Davis of Johns Island, S.C., and Edwin M. Davis of Wadmalaw Island, S.C.; three grandchildren - Elizabeth L. Thackeray, Mary Frances Thackeray, and Julian T. Troxel.

GISSELL, JR., LeRoy
The relatives and friends of Leroy Carson Gissell, Jr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial in Nativity Catholic Church, Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock. The Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will be held in Holy Cross cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 1237 Gadsden Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

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