TUTEN, JR., Walter
Walter Leroy Tuten, Jr., 40, of Summerville, died Tuesday morning in a Charleston hospital.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 7, 2002, at 11 o'clock in Old Fort Baptist Church. Burial will be in Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville.
Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville, from 6 until 8 o'clock this evening.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Old Fort Baptist Church Building Fund, 10505 Dorchester Road, Summerville, S.C. 29485, or Miles Road Baptist Church Building Fund, 816 Miles Road, Summerville, S.C. 29485.
Mr. Tuten was born on December 28, 1961, in Hampton, S.C., a son of Walter Leroy Tuten, Sr., and Docia Edith Tuten of Summerville. He attended Charles Webb School. He attended Old Fort Baptist Church.
Surviving are, his parents, brother, Charles D. Tuten, Sr., Summerville; niece, Megan Nicole Tuten of Summerville; nephew, Charles Daniel Tuten, Jr., of Summerville.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
PHILLIPS, Elizabeth
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Elizabeth M. Phillips and of her late husband, Mr. Henry Phillips, her children, Mr. Arnold Washington, Daria Washington, Carla Washington, Kimberly Harrell, Cheryl Phillips, Felita Phillips, Kevin Phillips, and Lizzie Coaxum, her mother, Ms. Victoria Washington, her siblings, Julia Washington, Delores Washington, Doris Davis, Linda Simmons (Franklin), Jacqueline Simmons, Leon Washington, Larry Washington, James Washington, Ernest Washington (Betty), and the late Fannie Washington, Adam Washington, and John Washington, aunts, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, are invited to attend her funeral services on (today) Wednesday, February 6, 2002, at 1 p.m., in Greater Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 191 Jackson St., Charleston, S.C. Inhumation will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, North Charleston, S.C. Arrangements are respectfully announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., (Downtown) Charleston, S.C. Phone (843) 723-3066.
SAULS, Cash
CROSS - Cash Leverne Sauls, 73, of 238 Limespring Road, Cross, S.C., died Tuesday in a Charleston, S.C., hospital.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, February 7, 2002, at Hope Lutheran Church, Vance, S.C., with Pastor Wayne Young officiating. Burial will be private.
Mr. Sauls was born in Lake City, S.C., a son of the late Joel A. Sauls and Flossie McCutheon Sauls. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and a retired business agent with the Local 199 Service Employees International Union. He was a 33rd Degree mason, a member of the Live Oak Hunt Club, and a member of Hope Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Rogers Sauls of the home; son, Jimmy Sauls of Huger; daughters, Jean Adkison and Jane Bell both of Goose Creek; step-daughter, Melissa Dunning of Cross; step-son, John W. Faust of Charlotte; sisters Christine All of Charleston, S.C., and Joyce Redford of Loganville, Ga.; five grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the church after 2 p.m., Thursday, where the body will be placed in the church for viewing prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, American Cancer Society, or the Outreach Center at Hope Lutheran Church.
AVINGER FUNERAL HOME OF HOLLY HILL is in charge of arrangements.
GRIMSLEY, James
HARLEYVILLE - James T. (Jimmy) Grimsley, age 65, of 857 Second Bend Road died suddenly Monday February 4, 2002 at Trident Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church of Harleyville with Rev. Terry Heirs officiating. Burial will follow in the Limestone Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Woody Parker, David Polk, Ricky Grimsley, Dale Jackson, Rocky Hays, and Charles Wiggins. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Bryant Funeral Home, St. George. Mr. Grimsley was born March 20, 1936 in McRae, Georgia a son of the late Arthur T. and Mamie Shaw Grimsley. He was an employee of Blinds Plus in Charleston and owner of Palmetto Landscape Service of Harleyville. He attended First Baptist Church of Harleyville and was a former barber. Surviving are, wife, Grace Jean Parker Grimsley, 4 sons, Jimmy B. Grimsley, Gene A. Grimsley, Terry H. Grimsley, all of Harleyville, Tommy H. Grimsley, Dorchester, 2 brothers, Charlie Grimsley, McRae, GA, Arthur Grimsley, Eastman, GA, 3 sisters, Madge Hoff, Gilbert, SC, Maude Bowen, Hawkinsville, GA, Helen Strayer, Denver, Colorado, 5 Grandchildren, Patrick and Laura Grimsley, Dorchester, Brittany, Ashleigh, and Bridgett Grimsley, all of Harleyville.
BLAKE, Leroy
Entered into eternal rest on February 5, 2002, Mr. Leroy P. Blake, beloved husband of Mrs. Yvennia R. Blake, father of Mr. Danny Blake (Gwen), Mr. Wendell Blake, Ms. Jacqueline Melissa Blake, Mr. Calvin Gadsen and Mr. Leroy Gadsen. Late residence, 30 Ashton St., Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
WIGFALL, Annie Mae
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Annie Mae Wigfall of Charleston, S.C., are invited to attend her funeral services, Thursday, February 7, 2002, 12 noon, at Mt. Carmel AME Church, Moncks Corner, S.C. Interment, church cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m. at GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 200 Grace St., Moncks Corner, S.C.
ROGERS, Merle
FOUNTAIN INN - Services for Merle Wiggins Rogers, 83, of Fountain Inn, will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 9, 2002, at Grace Baptist Church, West Columbia, conducted by Dr. Bob Kelley, with burial at Celestial Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Mrs. Roger's grandsons, Eric Rogers, Darren Brooks, Joseph Rogers, Brad Peterson, Michael Brooks, Rick Pietryga and Scott Brooks. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the "Senior Saints" Sunday School Class of Grace Baptist. Visitation will be held Saturday from noon to 1 p.m., at the church. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME OF WEST COLUMBIA is in charge. Memorials may be made to Boy's Farm, Inc., P.O. Box 713, Newberry, S.C. 29108, and Grace Baptist Church, 416 Denham Ave., West Columbia, S.C. 29169.
Mrs. Rogers, widow of A. Everette Rogers, died Sunday, February 3, 2002. Born in Mullins, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Pearly and Annabelle Rogers Wiggins. Mrs. Rogers was a retired nurse and a member of Grace Baptist Church. She was active in Sunset Boulevard Baptist Church Sunshine Club with all her friends as well as the Retired Nurses Association of Palmetto Baptist. She lived at Fountain Side Elder Care Inn, Fountain Inn, S.C., for the late two and a half years.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Ann Rogers and John Brooks of Simpsonville; sons and daughters-in-law, Archie E., Jr., and Carolyn Rogers of Frederick, Md., Charles W. and Gerry Rogers of San Leandro, Calif., and Rufus B. Rogers of Newberry; sister, Jean W. Cox of Augusta, Ga.; brother, Charles Lee Wiggins of Mullins, S.C.; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
SUTTON, SR., Fred
With deep sadness, we inform you that Clyde Fredrick (Fred) Sutton, Sr., formerly of Charleston, died peacefully at his home in San Lorenzo, Calif., on Wednesday, January 30, 2002, after a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer. Mr. Sutton was born on January 25, 1925, in Webster Springs, W.Va. He was the son of the late Edward Sutton and Anna Lois Cogar. A devoted husband of 52 years to the late Helen Faye Stack, he is also the beloved father of Mr. C. Fred Sutton, Jr., (Amanda), Mrs. Katherine S. Anderson (Steve) and Mr. Thomas D. Sutton (Sherry), and cherished grandfather of Creta F. Tobey, Champie S. Tobey and Anna K. Tobey, and a sister, Peggy Jones (Elton), Alexandria, Va.
Mr. Sutton was raised and educated in Oakland/Berkeley, Calif. Later earning his Associate Degree in Industrial Drafting in 1972. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served from 1942 until his retirement in 1967, as a Master Chief. He was stationed aboard the U.S.S. Landsdowne in the Pacific Theater of operations. His ship transported Gen. Umezu and the surrender party to the U.S.S. Missouri where Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Gen. Douglas MacArthur signed the treaty ending World War II. He was also a veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He served as an engine room machinist and deep-sea rescue diver. He was a former AAU platform and springboard diving champion, and a certified WSI trainer who taught survival training to U.S. Marines at Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Mr. Sutton retired for a second time in 1993 after 26 years as a Powerhouse mechanic at Westvaco Paper Mill. He was a member of Local Union No. 1753, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer for 52 years, and a member of the Masonic Temple. Fred was an avid model train enthusiast and collector. He was a ravenous reader and an amateur astronomer. He was a skilled craftsman of carpentry, leather tooling as well as calligraphy and lettering design. He was also a gentleman in the true definition of the word. His friendship knew not race nor religion. Those who wish to honor his friendship and memory, may do so by making a donation to the San Leandro Historical Railway Society, of which he was a member. (1302 Orchard Ave., San Leandro, Calif. 94577)
Fred's gregarious presence, beautiful smile and generous spirit will forever be missed. In keeping with Mr. Sutton's wishes, he will be cremated and his ashes returned home to the sea.
His family wants to thank his very special friend and companion, Jackie Laffargue, along with the countless number of friends, groups and organizations who shared their support, comfort and wonderful memories with him this past month. His family is sincerely grateful and appreciative to the Kaiser Foundation Hospice and doctors for the compassion and respect given Mr. Sutton during his month of illness.
MITCHAM, George
The relatives and friends of Mr. George Dewitt Mitcham, husband of Nannie Collier Mitcham, are invited to attend his funeral this morning at 10 o'clock in James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Entombment will be in Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville.
Arrangements by: JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN ST., SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
RIVERS, Maggie
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 5, 2002, Mrs. Maggie Rivers of Cordesville, S.C., wife of Rev. Rufus Rivers, mother of Thornley Rivers, Henry Rivers, Elijah Rivers, Daisy Myers, Thelma Matthews, Ruth Speights, Georgetta Rivers, and adoptive mother of Gertrude Lloyd and Albertha White. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., MONCKS CORNER, S.C.
MCMURRAY, Robert
Robert Taylor McMurray, 64, of Johns Island, S.C., formerly of Longmeadow, Mass., husband of Barbara Russell McMurray, died suddenly on Monday, February 4, 2002. The relatives and friends of Bob and Barbara McMurray are invited to attend the memorial services of the former in the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, Thursday afternoon, February 7, 2002 at 12 o'clock (noon). Interment will be private. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
Mr. McMurray was born in North Andover, Mass., the son of Robert McMurray and Lottie Taylor McMurray. He was the retired owner of F.K. Williams Printing Company. He was a graduate of Brooks School in Andover and Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME. He was the co-owner of Reliable Property Managers, Seabrook Island, S.C. A 35 year resident of Longmeadow, Mass., his long career in printing started at American Abrasive of Springfield, Mass., Mansir Holdin of Holyoke, Mass. and as owner of F.K. Williams of Agawam, Mass. Mr. McMurray retired in 1998 and moved with his wife Barbara to the Charleston, S.C. area where he co-founded a Property Management Company. Even though he was retired, he couldn't get away from what he liked most, working. He also loved to travel, entertain, play his drums, and be with his grandchildren. Bob was a man of enormous knowledge, talent, and a terrific sense of humor. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
Surviving are his wife of Seabrook Island, S.C.; two sons, Christopher R. McMurray of Johns Island, S.C. and Andrew R. McMurray and Jennifer of Hartsdale, N.Y.; one daughter, Sarah M. Donahue and James of Hampden, Mass.; two grandchildren, Zachary and Julia McMurray.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Heart Association, Mid Atlantic Affiliate, P.O. Box 5216, Glenn Ellen, Va. 23058.
SHELTON, Martha
Martha D. Shelton, 81, of North Charleston died Tuesday, February 5, 2002. Born November 17, 1920 in Kent, Washington, she was the daughter of William and Catherine Duncan (nee Boyle). Mrs. Shelton was a Registered Nurse who retired in the 1950s while residing in Del Rio, Tex. Her husband, Noel E. Shelton, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter: Cathy Dales, Summerville, S.C.; three sons: William Shelton, San Diego, Calif.; David Shelton, Adams Run, S.C.; and Craig Shelton, Summerville, S.C.; brother, William Duncan, Seattle, Wash.; sister, Mary Page, Everett, Wash.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to one's favorite charity. Arrangements by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. GOOSE CREEK BLVD. (HWY. 52), GOOSE CREEK, S.C. 29445.
CHUTKA, Louise
Louise E. Chutka, 76, died unexpectedly on the evening of Sunday, February 3, 2002. The funeral service will be 11:00 o'clock Thursday in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL, DORCHESTER RD. Inurnment will be later at Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call this evening (Wednesday) at Stuhr's North Area Chapel from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Chutka was born January 3, 1926 in Greenwich, Conn., the only child of Frederick and Marie Richter Warns. A resident of Charleston since 1954, Louise was retired from Sears where she had worked in several departments. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church and was active in the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She was active with her husband in the Lowcountry Corvair Club and had served in numerous positions of leadership. She also has hosted several of the WWII 79th Troop Carrier Sqdn. Reunions both in Charleston and Williamsburg, Va.
Louise is survived by her husband of 52 years, William J. Chutka, her daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Robert Holland of Harlem, Ga. and her son, Warren W. Chutka of San Antonio, Tex. Her two grandsons, Douglas A. Holland and Aaron R. Holland also survive her.
Memorials are suggested to Lutheran Hour Ministries, 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive, St. Louis, Mo., 63141 or Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
