MANSFIELD, Francina
The relatives and friends of Francina Hamilton Mansfield, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, widow of Edmund Ravenel Mansfield, are invited to attend her funeral services Sunday afternoon, September 29, 2002, in Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church at 3:30 o’clock. Burial will follow in Christ Episcopal Church cemetery, Mt. Pleasant, SC. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church for overseas missionary work.
A memorial message may be written to the family at www.jhenrystuhr.com.
FREEMAN, Christopher
The relatives and friends of Christopher P. Freeman are invited to attend his funeral services Monday, September 30, 2002 at the graveside, Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens at 11:00 o’clock. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL Sunday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 o’clock.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department, P.O. Box 745, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464.
TYLER, H. Edward
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. H. Edward Tyler are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in Portside Baptist Church, this (Sunday) afternoon, September 29, 2002, at 2 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Park. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
The family request that memorials be made to the M.U.S.C. Health Science Fund - Neurology Support Fund for Stroke research and Support, 18 Bee St., P.O. Box 250450, Charleston, S.C. 29425, or Portside Baptist Church, 1179 Remount Road, N. Charleston, S.C. 29406.
BATH, Benjamin
PT. WENTWORTH, GA - Mr. Benjamin Thomas Bath, 82, died on Thursday, September 26 at his residence.
The Toombs County native was retired from Union Camp. He was a WW II Army Veteran and a member of Bonnybridge Baptist Church. He had attended First Baptist Church of Pt. Wentworth.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Sheffield Bath of Port Wentworth; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda Bath (Richard) Mock of Charleston, SC; a granddaughter, Stacey Mock (Bob) Hodgdon of Savannah; a grandson, Brian Mock of Charleston; a sister, Maggie Golding of Blitchton; brothers, John M. (Louise) Bath of Guyton, Donald Bath of Troy, AL, Jimmie J. (Peggy) Bath, Jesse L. Bath, and James A. (Bonnie) Bath, all of Stilson, and Eugene T. (Norma) Bath of Blitchton; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6 - 8 PM on Saturday, September 28, 2002 at the THOMAS C. STRICKLAND & SONS FUNERAL HOME, West Catham Chapel, in Pooler.
Funeral services will be at 2 PM on Sunday, September 29, 2002 at the THOMAS C. STRICKLAND & SONS FUNERAL HOME, WEST CATHAM CHAPEL. Interment, Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to Pt. Wentworth Lion's Club, c/o Jimmy Gundy, 203 Osteen St., Pt. Wentworth, GA 31407.
KEYES, Priscilla
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of September 26, 2002, Mrs. Priscilla Keyes, the beloved mother of Mr. Walter Keyes, Jr., (Alethia). Late residence, 2180 A. Van Buren Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29406. Arrangements entrusted to the NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME, 4784 Gaynor Ave., North Charleston, S.C. 29405 (843) 744-7511. Funeral notice to be announced later.
TERRY, Dorothy
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of Wednesday, September 25, 2002. Ms. Dorothy Beatrice Terry, residence, Boston, Massachusetts. She was the beloved daughter of Maude Brown; mother of Lynette Moore, Abron Touré, Kenneth Terry, and Anita Terry-Mason; daughter-in-law of Margaret Grant. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC (Downtown) phone: 723-3066.
MUCKENFUSS, Mary
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mary Wanda Harley Muckenfuss, wife of Milton M. Muckefuss, are invited to attend her funeral services this morning at 11 o'clock in Calvary Baptist Church, Meggett. Burial will be in St. Paul's Episcopal Church cemetery, Hollywood.
Friends may call at the church from 10 o'clock until the hour of service.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to International Missions - Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, c/o Calvary Baptist Church, 4744 Hwy. 165, Meggett, SC 29449.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA.
CAPERS, John
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John H. "Buster" Capers and those of their children, brother and sisters-in-law, grands, nieces, and nephews are invited to attend the funeral services of the former on Sunday, September 29, 2002, 2:00 PM in Greater Zion AME Church, 4147 Hwy 17 North Awendaw, SC. Interment, church cemetery. Viewing for Mr. Capers on Saturday afternoon at the funeral home from 3 - 5 PM and at the church from 6 - 8 PM where the family will receive friends from 7 - 8 PM. Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.
MAGWOOD, John
The relatives and friends of Mr. John W. "Bill" Magwood, residence, 1925 Belgrade Ave., Chas., SC, retired rigger from Charleston Naval Shipyard, and those of his sister, Gladys Magwood Harper (Caleb), his sister-in-law, Joemimer Magwood, and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends are invited to attend his mass of Christian burial on Mon. Sept. 30, 2002 at 11:00 o'clock AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church at 134 St. Phillip's St. Chas., SC. Final Commendation and farewell: Holy Cross cemetery, James Island, SC. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags Funeral Home on Sun. Sept. 29, 2002 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Also the Rosary service at Mother Emanuel AME Church, 110 Calhoun St., Chas., SC at 7:00 PM. Mr. Magwood will lie in state at Mother Emanuel from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Patrick Catholic Church. Friends may call at the family's house. phone: 766-1305. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 121 Calhoun St., Chas., SC (Downtown). phone: 723-3066
SWAIN, Hilda
Hilda M. Swain, 93, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, died at her residence September 26, 2002. The daughter of George E. and Bella Baker Swain, she was born in Baden, PA, May 6, 1909. She attended Ambridge PA High School, and Post-Graduate Schools in Mt. Pleasant, MI, and Charleston, SC. She was a clerk at Charleston Naval Shipyard from 1942 until her retirement in 1967. Miss Swain was a former member of The Catholic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Cathedral Catholic Women's Club, a member of the Cathedral Choir and a member of the NARFE. she was presently a member of Stella Maris Catholic Church. Miss Swain was the last surviving member of fifteen children. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday, September 29, 2002 from 6 - 9 PM at the McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, SC. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, September 30, 2002 at 11:00 AM in Stella Maris Catholic Church, 1204 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, SC. Interment will follow at Holy Cross cemetery, James Island, SC. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 267 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC 29401 or to Stella Maris Catholic Church. MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, is assisting the Swain family.
CARTER, Betty
WILLIAMS - Betty Folk Carter, 86, widow of Leonard Stanley Carter, died Friday at the residence of her daughter in Williams.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM at Ehrhardt Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Herby Mabire. Interment will be in Bethany cemetery, directed by the Fred Parker Funeral Home.
Mrs. Carter was born September 10, 1916 in Miley, a daughter of the late Owen Weissinger Folk and Helen Juanita Thomas Folk. She was a member of Ehrhardt Baptist Church and the Women's Missionary Union. She taught Sunday School for many years.
Surviving are three daughters, Barri J. (Rick) Kelly and Jacqueline C. Miller, both of Columbia, Nita C. (Paul) Warren of Williams; six grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Palmetto Health Hospice, 100 McGee Street, Bamberg, SC 29003 or to Thornwell Orphanage, PO Box 409, Clinton, SC 29325.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Saturday at the FRED PARKER FUNERAL HOME.
MILLS, Linda
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Mills of Moncks Corner, SC, are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter 11:00 AM this Saturday morning in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Interment will be in the First Baptist Church cemetery, Cordesville.
BROWN, Betty
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Betty Jean Brown, residence, 3209 North Atlantic Avenue North Charleston, SC. And those of her daughter, Shonda Marie Frazier, her brothers, James Washington, Jr., Anthony Washington (Betty), Sammy Washington (Rose Marie), Jimmy Washington, her sisters, Virginia King, Darlene Brown, Sharon Reid, Gail Phillips (Johnny), Margie Henderson, and Patricia Dinkins, a hose of nieces and nephews, and devoted friend Mr. Johnny White are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, September 28, 2002 at 11:00 o'clock. At Harleston-Boags Funeral Home, 121 Calhoun Street Charleston, SC. (Downtown). Inhumation: Brown Memorial cemetery, Charleston, SC. Friends and family may call at Harleston-Boags Funeral Home on Friday, September 27, 2002 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 121 Calhoun Street Charleston, SC (Downtown) Phone: 723-3066
CHILDERS, James
Mr. James F. Childers, 75, of 298 Drexel Avenue, Orangeburg, SC, died Thursday afternoon, September 26, 2002, at The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg.
Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, September 29, 2002 at Rivelon Baptist Church in Orangeburg. The casket will be placed in the church at 2:00 PM before the service. Rev. Larry Williams and Rev. Frank Hay will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery in Orangeburg.
Tommy Haigler, Timmy Boyleston, Alvin Edgemon, Melton Morris, Tom Porterfield, and Ed Wilson will serve as active pallbearers.
Jim Childers Sunday School Class of Rivelon Baptist Church will serve as honorary pall bearers.
Mr. Childers was born on September 15, 1927 in Atmore, Alabama, the son of the late J.A. Childers and the late Annie Lou Kennedy Childers. He was a member of Rivelon Baptist Church, a Sunday School Teacher of the Jim Childers Sunday School Class, and he served as deacon and church moderator. He was retired from K-Mart as a security manager. He served many years of law enforcement in Tampa, Florida. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World; Past President of Woodmen of the World Local Lodge #17. He was a past SC. Jurisdictional President of Woodmen of the World. He was on the Fraternal Service Committee of the Woodmen of the World; the Scholarship Committee, National Representative of Woodmen of the World; member and Past President of the Log Rollers of Woodmen of the World. He organized the Epilepsy Association in Orangeburg and served as president. He also served on the Board of Directors for the SC Epilepsy Organization. He served in the US Army and the Merchant Marines.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Melvin Childers, and Earl Childers.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betty Etheridge Childers of Orangeburg; 4 daughters, Sharon Lynn Grace of Plant City, FL, Karen Hunt of Brookville, FL, Mrs. Russell (Becky) Holton of Gray, GA, Sandy Jones of St. Augustine, FL; 2 sons, Ronnie Allen O'Neal of Orangeburg, Mickey O'Neal of Macon, GA; 16 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Joe (Frances) Shelley of Jacksonville, FL, Mrs. Jimmy (Vickie) Flynn of Macon, GA, Mrs. Gerry Watts of Valdosta, GA, Sara Mayson of Macon, GA; 1 brother-in-law, Ben Etheridge of Macon, GA.
Friends may call at the residence, 298 Drexel Avenue, Orangeburg, and at the funeral home. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday at Rivelon Baptist Church, 395 Rivelon Road, Orangeburg. Memorials may be made to Rivelon Baptist Church Building Fund, 395 Rivelon Road, Orangeburg, SC 29115.
Arrangements by THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., ORANGEBURG.
