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ROURK, JR., William
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William Aiken Rourk, Jr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Friday morning, February 15, 2002, at 11:00 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at STUHR'S GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL this Thursday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 o'clock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Portside Baptist Church, 1179 Remount Road, North Charleston, S.C. 29406, or to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405.

ESTES, Karen
It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to our beautiful and loving daughter and sister, Karen Anne Estes, 41. She has gone to heaven after many years of battling an illness she could not control. We will all miss her very much, and she will remain in our hearts and minds forever.
Karen is survived by her parents, Pat and Gene Estes and four sisters. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 2545 Bohicket Road, Johns Island, S.C. 29455.

DEWITT, SR., John
FREEPORT, FLA. - John W. "Johnnie" DeWitt, Sr., 79, died Saturday, February 9, 2002 in Twin City's Hospital in Niceville, Florida after an illness.
Mr. DeWitt was born in Pamplico, S.C.; a son of the late Cordie W. and Zelma Farley Haines DeWitt. He was retired from the US Navy as a Master Chief Petty Officer. Mr. DeWitt served on the USS Tennessee, one week prior to Pearl Harbor and then was on the Marblehead. During WWII, he served in the Pacific, North Atlantic, Mediterranean and also the Normandy Invasion. He served in Korea, Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis and in the Gulf of Tonkin during Vietnam. Prior to retirement, he was Chief Master of Arms of the Anti Submarine Warfare Base in San Diego, Calif.
Surviving are one daughter, Dawn Celeste Bellanca of Arcadia, Calif.; one son, John W. "Jack" DeWitt, Jr. of Florence, S.C.; one grandson, Martin Connaly of Los Angeles, Calif.; one brother, Willys James "Jimmy" DeWitt of Lake City, S.C.; three half-sisters, Marilyn D. (Lenair) Altman and Sybil D. (Jimmy) Bennett both of Georgetown, S.C. and Nora D. (Johnny) Cates of Dallas, Texas; a companion, Barbara Still of Freeport, Fla.
Mr. DeWitt was predeceased by his first wife Carolyn Foster DeWitt; his second wife, Carey P. DeWitt; three sisters, Dorothy Daniels, Mollie Brown and Kitty Hyman; one brother, Charles Beale "CB" DeWitt; step-mother, Lenora DeWitt Honors.
Graveside service will be at 12 p.m., Friday, February 15, 2002, in the Mt. Elim Free Will Baptist Church cemetery, Pamlico, S.C., with full military honors.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society in Florence, 1007 Stockade Drive, Florence, S.C. 29506 or to the American Cancer Society, 950-48th Avenue North, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577.
BROCKINGTON FUNERAL HOME, Lake City, is in charge.

ROLLERSON, Leon
Entered into eternal rest on February 12, 2002, Mr. Leon Tyrone Rollerson, the beloved husband of Mrs. Leslie C. Rollerson, father of Shemequa Ferguson, Leonna Rollerson and Lauren Rollerson, son of the late Mr. Leon Rollerson and Mrs. Elizabeth Rollerson, stepson of Mr. Joshua Robinson, brother of Darnell Rollerson, Shawn Rollerson, Maurice Banks, Patrice Banks, Jermaine Rollerson, Leon DeShawn Rollerson, LeVar Rollerson, Eddie Hall, Ernest Chaplin, Antwan Taylor, Annette Rollerson, Leanda Rollerson, Cheryl Butler, Charlette Butler, Dionne Rollerson, Tara Chaplin and Chavon Crawley. Late residence 5941 Willard Drive, Apt. 14-A, Hanahan, S.C. Funeral notice later. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.

EICHHORN, Kathleen
Kathleen Prescott Eichhorn entered into eternal sleep on February 10, 2002, resulting from a ten year battle with breast cancer. She was a partner in Charleston Business Associates with her husband Richard S. Eichhorn who survives her. She entered into business with her husband after retiring from a 25 year career as a second grade teacher at Wilson Hill Elementary School in Worthington, Ohio. She resided at 816 Harbor Place Drive in Charleston, S.C. 29412 with her husband Richard S. Eichhorn. In addition, her daughters, Elizabeth Arndt of Durham, N.C. with grandchildren, Jeffrey and Madeline and Addie Bourne of Lovettsville, Va. with grandchildren Kathleen and Michael and her sister Elizabeth List of Columbus, Ohio, also survive her. Other survivors include stepchildren, David C. Eichhorn of Woodland Hills, Calif., Richard A. Eichhorn of Littleton, Colo. and Susan L. Eichhorn of Medina, Ohio.
A Memorial Service was held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church at Meeting and Broad Street in downtown Charleston on Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. and will be followed by a burial of her ashes in the churchyard columbarium. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent in her memory to: The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Suite 1209, 654 Madison Avenue, N.Y., N.Y. 10021, 1-866-FIND-A-CURE or St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 14 St. Michael's Alley, Charleston, S.C. 29401
ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

WARD, Margaret
Entered into eternal rest on February 11, 2002, Margaret Leitch Ward, widow of Dale Ward, residence of Deland, Florida. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services in First Christian Church Friday at 11 o'clock. Interment, Bethany cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Thursday between 2 and 4 o'clock and between 7 and 9 o'clock.
Mrs. Ward was born August 10, 1911 in Charleston, S.C., the daughter of David M. Leitch and Sadie Brooks Leitch. She was a member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ. She was a retired clerical secretary for the County of Charleston, S.C.
She is survived by one daughter: Margaret Langston of Houston, Texas; one sister: Hazel Reed of Deland, Florida and one granddaughter, Laura Oochl of Houston, Texas.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, Florida 32129.

WILLIAMS, Willie
Entered into eternal rest on February 2, 2002, Mr. Willie Williams of North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. Willie Williams, those of his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Williams, his children, Tracy Manigault, Willie Williams, Jr., Diane Lawson, step-son, Stacy Champaign, his brother, Nathaniel Williams, step-sister, Mildred Shine, a dear friend, Rebecca Long, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, February 13, 2002, in the NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 4784 Gaynor Ave., North Charleston, S.C. No wake. Interment, Johnson cemetery, North Charleston. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME. Telephone (843) 744-7511.

MICK, Kenneth
Kenneth R. Mick, "KR", of Goose Creek, died suddenly on February 7, 2002. He was born November 14, 1942 in Plattsburg, Missouri. He was 59 years old. He is survived by his 3 brothers and 5 sisters; Marion, Denny, Robert, Helen, Deloris, Carolyn, Elizabeth, and Sharon. He is also survived by Wanda J. Mick, his former wife of 30 years, nephew/son, James E. Reel, seven step-children, and his grandchildren, Kristina, Andy, Ashley, Brittany, Dalton, and Timothy.
KR was in the minesweeping division in the U.S. Navy. During his time in the Navy, he received many awards, etc. He had been presented the Meritorious Unit Commendation from the Secretary of the Navy. He retired as a Master Chief Boatswains Mate. During his life, he served as Game Warden, an avid deer hunter, and had won many tournaments in bass fishing. He will be sadly missed by his family.
Friends may call this evening (Tuesday) from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. The funeral service, with full military honors, will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning in J. HENRY STUHR, INC. GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL. Burial will be at Beaufort National cemetery.

PFLUGER, Robert
Entered into eternal rest the morning of February 9, 2002, Robert A. Pfluger, husband of Elizabeth Precht Pfluger. Residence, Johns Island, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Austin Pfluger are invited to attend the funeral services of the former Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Johns Island Presbyterian Church. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Tuesday between 6 and 8 o'clock.
Mr. Pfluger was born in Plainfield, N.J. the son of Frederick Pfluger and Helen Van Denberg Applegate. He was retired from Richardson Vick/Proctor and Gamble where he was a systems analyst. He was a Captain in the US Army Air Corp. and served in W.W. II. He was a graduate of Rutgers University in N.J. He was a watercolor artist and President of the Charleston Artist Guild for two years. He was an avid fisherman and tennis player at Seabrook Island.
Surviving are his wife of Johns Island, S.C.; 2 daughters: Gale E. Soltish of Johns Island, S.C. and Jan McLaren of Oakhurst, N.J.; 4 granddaughters: Tracy Soltish, Katie McLaren, Allison McLaren and Kackie McLaren.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., 1501 NW 9th Avenue, Bob Hope Road, Miami, Florida 33136-1494 or Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29405 or Johns Island Presbyterian Church, 2550 Bohicket Road, Johns Island, S.C. 29445.

FREEMAN, Muriel
Muriel Lewis "BeBe" Freeman, 79, of Moore St., Hanahan, S.C., died Sunday in a Summerville hospital.
The funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon, Feb. 14, 2002, in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Interment will be in Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service on Thursday.
Mrs. Freeman was born Nov. 6, 1922, in Mullins, S.C., a daughter of Solan B. Lewis, Sr., and Ethel Rogers Lewis. She is the widow of William C. Freeman, Sr. She is a member of the Salvation Army Church. She was a member of Chapter 250 OES.
Surviving are, Joette Rullman of Ladson; three sons, William C. "Billy" Freeman of Andrews, Johnson B. Freeman of Summerville, and Chris Freeman of Arkansas; three sisters, Ethel "Kink" Rogers and Doris "Corky" Summerford both of Hanahan, and Jacquelyn "Jack" Gaddy of Nichols; three brothers. Solan "Sonny" Lewis and Gene "Bunky" Lewis both of Bonneau, and Sherrill "Judy" Lewis of Florence; and ten grandchildren.

KOZMA, Frank
Frank Kozma, 90, of Charleston, died Saturday, February 9, 2002 at a local hospital. He was born in Rome, N.Y. to Leon and Victoria Gorskowski Kozma. He was a graduate of Rensselaer Poly-Tech Institute and a retired chemical engineer with Westvaco after 42 years. Frank was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, a past member of the German Friendly Society, a life member of the American Chemical Society and a longtime patron of the Footlight Players. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Powers Kozma, three sons, Frank Kozma, Jr. of Arlington, Tex., John P. Kozma of Charleston, James L. Kozma of Baltimore, Md., and a grandson, Blake Celestian. He was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Celestian last year. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St., with a Vigil Service beginning at 8:00 p.m. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church with interment in Holy Cross cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Coastal Carolina Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, S.C. 29416 or to the Blessed Sacrament Church Building Fund, 5 St. Teresa Dr., Charleston, S.C. 29407.

AVINGER, Blanche
MILLEN - Mrs. Blanche Wallace Avinger, 93, of Millen, died Saturday, February 9, 2002. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at Oak Hill cemetery.
She was born in Jenkins County, a retired supervisor for the cafeteria of the Medical College of South Carolina in Charleston and member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Matt Wallace, Marion Jenkins, Muriel Williams, Arthur Wallace, Betty Jones, Winnefred Mosely, and Evelyn Elliott.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter C. Avinger.
CROWE-FIELDS FUNERAL HOME OF MILLEN.

McCLARY, Bertha
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Bertha Lee McClary of St. Stephen, S.C., are invited to attend her funeral services Wednesday, February 13, 2002, 12 noon at St. Stephen Baptist Church, St. Stephen, S.C. Interment, St. Stephen Baptist Cemeztery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 7-8 p.m. at GETHERS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 220 Church Street, St. Stephen, S.C.

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