BURN, Gerald
Gerald Edward Burn, 73, of Charleston, a retired Electrical Planner and husband of Sally Harrelson Burn died Saturday, October 26, 2002. Mr. Burn was born December 3, 1928, in Ensley, Ala., a son of Lockwood James and Louise Clair Burn. He attended Mitchell Elementary, Rivers Middle and graduated from Murray Vocational High School. Mr. Burn became employed at the Charleston Naval Shipyard and soon after entered the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean War. After honorably serving his country, he returned home to his wife and his job at the Naval Shipyard. Mr. Burn retired after 36 years of dedicated service and became a consultant for Envisions, an engineering firm. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church's Perpetual Adoration, the Elks Lodge #242, and former member of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Burn was an avid gardener, Washington Redskins fan and was known as the neighborhood handyman that "could fix anything and everything, " but above all else put his family first. He is survived by his wife, Sally, of 50 years and one daughter, Cynthia B. Kroll of Charleston; four sons, Gerald E. "Jerry" Burn, Jr., of Charleston, Stephen G. Burn of Barnwell, Philip B. Burn of Charleston, Gregory J. Burn of Yorktown, Va.; three brothers, Rev. William C. Burn, Francis M. Burn and Robert J. Burn; seven grandchildren, Tara Gay, Michael Burn, Melanie Browning, Joey Kroll, Heather Kroll, Stephen Burn and Hayley Burn and seven great-grandchildren, Franko Gay, Julianna Gay, Capers Gay, Michael Burn, Andrew Burn, Payton Nesbitt and Austin Nesbitt. Mr. Burn was predeceased by a son, John A. Burn and a brother, Lockwood J. Burn, Jr. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Burn, Sr., are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2002, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be at Holy Cross cemetery. Friends may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. this Monday evening between 6 and 8 p.m. A Vigil Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. Please make memorials to the Blessed Sacrament Church Building Fund, 5 St. Teresa Dr., Charleston, S.C. 29407, or to the Leukemia Society of America, 1248 Lake Murray Blvd., Irmo, S.C. 29063. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
CORONTZES, Arthur
Arthur Nicholas Corontzes, 78, a retired librarian at the Citadel and widower of Helen Carabatos Corontzes, died Saturday, October 26, 2002, at his residence. Mr. Corontzes was born in Charleston, S.C., on November 17, 1923, a son of Nick and Mary Trapalis Corontzes. He graduated from the High School of Charleston, received a double major in English and French from the University of South Carolina and earned a Masters Degree from Emory University in Library Science. Mr. Corontzes was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, loved books, music, the arts and a good meal. He is survived by a daughter, Maria Corontzes Alfieris of Charleston; two sons, Dino A. Corontzes of Columbia and Niko A. Corontzes of Mt. Pleasant; one sister, Katina C. Manos of Charleston and six grandchildren, John and Eleni Alfieris of Charleston; John and Eleni Alfieris of Charleston, Arthur and Beach Corontzes of Columbia and Christopher and Elizabeth Corontzes of Mt. Pleasant.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Arthur N. Corontzes are invited to attend his funeral service at 1 p.m., Monday, October 28, 2002, at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity. Please make memorial contributions to either the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race St., Charleston, S.C. 29403, or to the S.C.E.TV Endowment for the Arts, 401 E. Kennedy St., Suite B-1, Spartanburg, S.C. 29302. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. 766-1365.
CLARK, SR., Ernest
The family and friends of Mr. Ernest Clark, Sr., of Corning, N.Y., formally of Johns Island are invited to attend a memorial service in his honor on Monday, October 28, 2002, at 6 p.m. The services will be at Faith Holiness Church, 7121 Savannah Hwy., Ravenel, S.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are to be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406. JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 Savannah Hwy., Charleston, 766-1365.
WILLIAMS, Charles
Entered into eternal rest on Friday morning, October 25, 2002, Mr. Charles Williams, affectionately known to many of his friends as "Charlie Blue, " Residence, 1409 Secessionville Road, Charleston, S.C., the son of Annie Farrison Williams and Charles Williams, Sr. Former husband of Gwendolyn Davis (Charleston, S.C.) and Evelyn Dean (N.Y. City), father of Keith B. Williams and Deborah Williams and Tamara Williams-Faruk (Yohanna Faruk, Nigeria, West Africa), and Rhonda Williams-Diack (Max Diack, Senegal, West Africa) brother of James Williams (Vernice S. Walters) of Eatontown, N.J. The Rev. Doctors Ann E. Donald and Mary Williams, Charleston, S.C., and John Williams (also of Charleston, S.C.) Funeral notice later. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. (Downtown) Phone 723-3066.
GAILLARD, SR., James
The relatives and friends of Mr. James Gaillard, Sr., those of his wife, Anna Mae Gaillard, children, Lamona Richardson, Lillian R. Singleton, and James Gaillard, Jr., father, Deacon Franklin Gaillard, Sr., sisters, Elouise Cromwell, Julie Gaillard, Martha G. Elliott, Albertha Jenkins (Alfred), Carolyn Chavis (Gene), Sarah Tyce (Leni), Shirley Mae Scott (Leroy), and Ellen McKinney (Ronald), all of Charleston, Mary Beaufort (Sammy) of Huger and Paulette Gaillard of North Carolina, brothers, Levy Gaillard (Albertha), of Brooklyn, N.Y., Franklin Gaillard, Jr. (Rosland) of Fayetteville, N.C., Randall Gaillard of North Carolina, Franklin Gaillard III and Devon Gaillard of Charleston, grands and cousins are invited to attend his funeral services on Tuesday, October 29, 2002, 1 p.m., in First Baptist Church, Camp and Dills Bluff Road, James Island, S.C. Friends may call at PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5th Ave., Maryville, 571-2300, between 3 and 5 p.m., Monday. Remains to the church, 6 p.m., where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., and Tuesday from 12 noon until the hour of service. Interment, Payne Memorial Gardens.
ALSTON, Isaiah
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 26, 2002, Mr. Isaiah Alston, beloved husband of the late Mrs. Annie Mae Miller Alston, father of Lydia Elnora Jenkins, Thomasena Watkins, Felicia Alston and the late Nathaniel Alston. Late residence, 2707 Henry St., North Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, NORTH CHARLESTON 744-2545 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
LIPSITZ, Hyman
Dr. Hyman D. Lipsitz, 89, of Beaufort, South Carolina, died Saturday, October 26, 2002, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services will be Monday, October 28, 2002, at 3 p.m. at Beth Israel cemetery, Beaufort.
Dr. Lipsitz was born in Beaufort on July 1, 1913 to the late Bertha Rubin Lipsitz and Max Saul Lipsitz. He grew up in Beaufort, attended the University of South Carolina, and graduated with a DDS from the Atlanta-Southern Dental College (precursor to the Emory University Dental School) in 1936. He practiced dentistry in Bishopville, SC, from 1936-1940 before returning to Beaufort. He served four years in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a Major with the 15th Fighter Group of the 7th Air Force. He served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre, including the battles of Iwo Jima, Canton Island, and Macon Island, and was awarded two bronze stars.
After the war, he resumed his dental practice in Beaufort, retiring in 1981. He served on the board of directors of First Federal Savings & Loan of Beaufort and Palmetto Federal Savings Bank.
Dr. Lipsitz was an active member of the Beth Israel Synagogue, serving as President for 13 years. He was a Life Member of each of the Rotary Club of Beaufort, the University of South Carolina Alumni Association, and the order of Free Masons Harmony Lodge #22. He also was an active member of the National Sojourners, and the Alpha Omega Dental Society.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Helene J. Lipsitz, and his sister, Ethel L. Rabinowitz.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law Bruce Lipsitz and Jodi Lewis of Atlanta, GA, son Stuart Lipsitz of Charleston SC, son and daughter-in-law Alan and Maria Lipsitz of Columbia SC; brother, Joseph W. Lipsitz of Beaufort SC; his two grandsons, Zachary and Joshua Lipsitz; and several nieces and nephews.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Congregation Beth Israel, P.O. Box 328, Beaufort, SC 29901.
COPELAND FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
GOLD, Mary
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 26, 2002 in Atlanta, GA, Mrs. Mary Ella Gold, beloved wife of the late Rev. John E. Gold, mother of Messrs. John Gold Jr., David Gold, Michael Gold, Walter Pinckney, Ms. Elizabeth Pinckney, Ms. Janice Grant, the late Mr. James Gold and the late Rev. Abraham (Ricky) Gold, sister of Mrs. Fannie Heatley, Mr. David Brown and Mr. John Wesley Brown. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
MATHIS, Evangeline
LADSON - Evangeline Barfield Mathis, 87, died Saturday at her home at 1027 Summit Drive in Ladson.
She was a retired school teacher, a former member of First United Methodist Church in Conway, and a current member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Summerville. A native of Duplin County, NC, daughter of the late John Burke and Abigail Jones Barfield, and widow of Sam Steele Mathis.
Survived by sons, Sam (Bill) Mathis of the home, and Mike Mathis and wife Clairette of Conway; four grandchildren, Stephanie Mathis, Michael Mathis, Rachel Jones, and Sarah Turnbull; three great-grandchildren.
Graveside service, 11am Tuesday, Maplewood cemetery, Mount Olive, NC.
Visitation, 7 - 8:30pm Monday, TYNDALL FUNERAL HOME, 1005 N. Church St., Mount Olive, NC.
Flowers welcome, or memorials to Good Samaritan Mission, PO Box 31785, Charleston, SC 29417-2606.
WASHINGTON, Leroy
The relatives and friends of Mr. Leroy Washington, those of his daughters and son, Ms. Rhodee Washington, Mr. Lerone Washington, Ms. Lisa Washington and Ms. Shawnett Washington, grandchildren, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins are invited to attend his funeral service 12:00pm Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at Dorothy's Home for Funerals. Interment will follow at Johnson cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Washington will be Monday, 4:00 to 8:00pm at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements by DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS.
WEAVER, Samuel
Samuel R. "Bob" Weaver, 65, of Summerville, husband of Barbara Thomas Weaver, died October 24, 2002, in North Carolina.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock, Monday afternoon, October 28, 2002, in Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 2711 Middleburg Road, Columbia, S.C. 29204.
Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
NUNNALLY, Sally
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Sally Lorie Puckett Nunnally, wife of Charles A. Nunnley, are invited to attend her funeral service Tuesday afternoon, October 29, 2002, at 3 o'clock, in James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Private inurnment will be in Grace Episcopal Church, Charleston.
Friends may call at the funeral home, Tuesday, from 1 o'clock until the hour of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crisis Ministries Family Center, 49 Walnut St., Charleston, S.C. 29403, or St. George's Episcopal Church, 9110 Dorchester Road, Summerville, S.C. 29485.
Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN ST., SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
McCANTS, SR., Carl
Entered into eternal rest on October 27, 2002, Carl Begerman McCants, Sr., of Isle of Palms, SC, widower of Lottie V. McCants.
The relatives and friends of Carl B. McCants are invited to attend his funeral services at the cryptside, Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at 3:00 o’clock. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 o’clock.
Mr. McCants was born in Charleston, SC, son of William G. and Gertrude B. McCants. He was a US Navy Veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Post 136, and the Oaks Country Club. After retiring from Charleston Naval Shipyard as an Electronics Design Engineer, he worked for Paulson Engineering and Rosenblatt Engineering.
He is survived by two daughters, Sharon M. Johnson of Mount Pleasant, SC and Nancy M. Lauseng of Isle of Palms, SC; one son, Carl B. McCants, Jr., of Isle of Palms, SC, one sister, Mildred Babcock of Bridgeport, Conn., four grandchildren, Harley Johnson, Carl B. McCants, III, Karen Johnson and Audrey McCants and five great grandchildren.
Flowers accepted or, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, SC 29406.
