FLAGLER, Mary
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 27, 2001, Mrs. Mary M. Flagler of St. Stephen, SC; mother of Mr. Eugene Flagler, Jr. of St. Augustine, FL, Mr. John Flagler of White Plains, NJ, Mr. Daniel Flagler, Ms. Elreta Flagler and Mrs. Lila Ravenell all of St. Stephen, SC; sister of Mrs. Lizzie Fulmore of St. Stephen, SC. Funeral notice later.
Arrangements by GETHERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., Moncks Corner, SC.
WITHAM, George
Entered into eternal rest on October 27, 2001, George Sims "Stick" Witham, husband of Betsy Marlowe Witham, residence, Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. George Sims Witham are invited to attend the funeral services of the former Tuesday at two o'clock in First (Scots) Presbyterian Church. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Downtown Chapel, Monday, October 29, 2001 between four and six o'clock. A gathering of friends and family will be held immediately following the service, 4003 Waterway Boulevard, Isle of Palms, SC.
Mr. Witham was born December 12, 1942 in Charleston, SC, a son of George William Witham and Evelyn Sims Witham. He was a Pipefitter/Welder for the United Association of Plumbers and Shipfitters, Local #421. He was a member of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, a graduate of Carlisle Military Academy and attended the Citadel. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local 421, The American Legion, Post #147, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 445, the Scottish Rite of Freemason, Valley of Charleston, Omar Shrine.
He is survived by his wife; his mother; one sister, Dottie Witham George and her husband, Robert George, all of Charleston, SC.
STRUHS, Virginia
The relatives and friends of Virginia Bequest Struhs are invited to her funeral services Tuesday at eleven o'clock in St. Andrews Lutheran Church. Interment, Bethany Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Monday between five and seven o'clock.
MCGINNIS, Shawn
The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services of Shawn McGinnis, Monday, October 29, 2001, at six o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Family will receive friends immediately after the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Medical University of SC Health Science Foundation, Dept. of Pulmonary Medicine, Attention: Dr. Sahn, 96 Jonathan Lucas Street, Box 250623, Charleston, SC 29425.
STILLINGER, Pete
SUMMERVILLE LODGE NO. 234, AFM: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral service of our late brother, Pete Stillinger at James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, this morning at 11 o'clock. The lodge will be open at 10 o'clock.
By order of:
John E. Bouknight, W.M.
James E. Bouknight, D.D.G.M., Secty.
SMALLS, Richard
Entered into eternal rest on October 25, 2001, Mr. Richard Smalls, the beloved husband of Mrs. Beatrice Smalls, father of Mr. Richard Smalls Jr., brother of Mr. Harold (Coralee) Smalls, the late Mr. Douglas Smalls, Mrs. Creola Boyd, Mrs. Margaret (Elijah) Sheppard, Mrs. Alice (William) Smalls, Mrs. Anna Fordham and Mrs. Ethel (Donald) Roper. Late residence 1031 Charity Church Road, Huger, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. Richard Smalls, Sr. are invited to attend his funeral service on Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. in Charity A.M.E. Church, Huger, SC. Interment Church Cemetery. Visitation with the family on Monday from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by
SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME INC.
SMALLS, Lilly
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Lilly Mitchell Smalls, 105 years old. Formerly of 3 Elizabeth St., Charleston, SC and of her great granddaughter, Mrs. Debora S. Blakney (Curtis), great-great grandsons, Mr. Ricardez J. Smith, Ms. Tiffany and Tishell Blakney, daughter-in-law, Mrs. Dot Smalls, grand daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lillie Smith, cousins are respectfully invited to attend her homegoing services on Tuesday afternoon, October 30, 2001 at 3 p.m. in Greater St. Luke A.M.E. Church, 78 Gordon St. Charleston, SC. The Rev L.T. Baker, Pastor. Inhumation will follow in Monrovia Cemetery. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags, Inc. on Monday afternoon, October 29, 2001 from 3 until 8 p.m.. A quiet hour with family members will be observed from 7 until 8 p.m.. Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St. (Downtown) Charleston, SC. Phone (843)723-3066
WHITTLE, Myrtle
HEALING SPRINGS, SC - Myrtle Cain Whittle, 87, died Sunday. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 30, 2001, 3:00 p.m. in the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston, SC, with burial in the Blackville Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Folk Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Blackville Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 365, Blackville, SC 29817.
Mrs. Whittle was born in Barnwell County, SC, a daughter of the late Harry D. and Susie Dyches Cain. She was a Christian and a lifetime member of the Healing Springs Baptist Church, a self-giving homemaker and was food service manager for the family business. She was married to the late Mark Briggs Whittle.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Hennis and Dorothy W. Garvin of Hampton, SC, daughter Sara Jane Whittle of Healing Springs and Summerton, SC; son and daughter-in-law, Mack Blane and Robin Whittle of Wagener, SC; sisters, Mrs. Virginia Bass of Dalton, GA, Betty Sue Gregory of Owensboro, KY; and brother, Bernard Cain of Columbia, SC. She was the proud grandmother of 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
She was predeceased in death by a daughter, Harriet Delano Williams; son, Robert Harry Whittle; sisters, Doris Gardner, Ruby Montgomery; and brothers, Gordon Cain, Briggs Cain, D.J. Cain.
Arrangements by FOLK FUNERAL HOME, 803-266-3434.
PITT, Elaine
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 28, 2001. Ms. Elaine S. Pitt, mother of the late Rory Meares and daughter of the late Mr. Emmitt and Josephine Pitt. Late residence 55-F Johnson Street, Charleston, SC. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME. Telephone (843)744-7511. Friends may call the family at (843)308-9548. Funeral notice later.
MIDDLETON, David
The relatives and friends of Mr. David Middleton and his wife Mrs. Elizabeth C. Middleton, his son Mr. David Middleton, sisters-in-law Mrs. Almeida Goss, Mrs. Louise McClary, and Mrs. Ollie Newell, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins are respectfully invited to attend his funeral services on Tuesday afternoon, October 30, 2001 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel at Harleston-Boags Funeral Home, Inc. with Inhumation following in Monrovia Cemetery. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags Inc. on Monday afternoon October 29, 2001 from 3 until 8 p.m. Arrangements are announced by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St. (Downtown) Charleston, SC. Phone (843)723-3066.
THOMPSON, Samuel
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 27, 2001. Mr. Samuel "Kitty, T.J." Thompson, Jr. Residence 7679 Hwy 17 North, Awendaw, SC. Mr. Thomas was 77 years old and a retired printer for the Post and Courier and Allied Printing Company. He was the devoted husband of Mrs. Lucille Deas Thompson. He was the son of Mr. Samuel Thompson, Sr. and the late Mrs. Cecilia Manigault Thompson. The step-son of Mrs. Mary Alice Thompson. He was the devoted father of Ms. Lillian Brown, Mrs. Cecilia Ann T. Grubb (Lee), Mr. Kirby Thompson, Ms. Pamela Barnes, Mr. Darrell Thompson, Mr. Bobby Steed, Ms. Barbara Green and Ms. Vermateen Mitchell. The loving brother of Mr. Tennyson Thompson (Pat), Mr. Gerald Thompson (Laurel), Mr. Clayton Thompson and Mrs. Carolyn T. Andrews (Willie). The nephew of Mr. Isaac Thompson. The uncle of special niece Mrs. Shirley Ann Lawrence (Cumpase). WM. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 Radcliff Street, Charleston, SC will announce funeral service. 722-3676 or
1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial message at Wmsbmc2@aol.com
ROSS, Fledner
Fledner Ross, 85, formerly of Summerville, SC, died October 22, 2001 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, New Jersey. She was a retired homemaker from the Presbyterian Home in Summerville, SC. She was a member of Weldon Chapter #125 Order of Eastern Star and Pauline Court #620 Heroines of Jericho. As a member of St. Daniel United Methodist Church, Harleyville, SC she served as a member of the Trustee Board, Senior Choir, Gospletts, Sunday School and United Methodist Women. She later joined Bethel AME Church, Asbury Park, NJ, under watchcare. Her husband of 52 years, Sammie Ross died in 1994. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law Alfred and Jessie Ross of Alexandria, VA; daughter and son-in-law Pernice and Robert Joiner of Neptune, NJ with whom she lived; two sisters Irene Coburn of Harleyville, SC and Louvenia Smith of Hartford, CN; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends. The last religious rites fro Mrs. Fledner Ross will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2001, 1 o'clock in the afternoon at St. Daniel United Methodist Church, Two Churches Road, Harleyville, SC. Rev. Marvin Bennett, Pastor. Interment Dorchester Cemetery. Remains will lie in state at the Church from 11 o'clock until 1 o'clock. The family will receive friends at the church from 12 o'clock until time of services. Condolences may be sent to aaglover@msn.com Arrangements entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 113 Bryan Street, Summerville, SC. Phone 843-871-1528.
JENKINS, Julia
Entered into eternal rest on October 25, 2001. Mrs. Julia Wright, the beloved wife of the late Mr. Thomas Jenkins, sister of the late Deacon Christopher Wright. Late residence 2024 Forest Ave. North Charleston, SC. Friends may call at 1568 Montague Ave., North Charleston, SC. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
HELFRICH, Carl
Carl G. Helfrich, 94, of Hanahan, SC died Saturday, October 27 at a local nursing home. He was born in Biblis, Germany to the late Johann and Teresa Gansman Helfrich. Mr. Helfrich was an avid motorcycle lover and retired from Harley Davidson. He served in the United States Army and was a WWII veteran. Mr. Helfrich was survived by his beloved niece, Elizabeth Huba Defendi and husband Frank of Hanahan, and many great nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 30th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Goose Creek. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. there at the church. Entombment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be sent to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Building Fund, 510 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, SC 29445.
MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL, is serving the Helfrich family.
MARSHE, Richard
Richard K. Marshe, 43, of Folly Beach died Friday, October 26th at his residence. Born in Jacksonville, Florida to Frederic B. Marshe, Sr., and Joan Dursse Marshe. Mr. Marshe attended Charleston schools and was of the Catholic faith. He was a painting contractor and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was predeceased by his sister Kathleen Mendes. His father, Frederic B. Marshe, Sr., of Jacksonville, FL, mother Joan Dursse Marshe of Charleston, brother, Frederic B. Marshe, Jr., of Charleston, sister, Lizbeth K. Marshe of Charleston, aunt, Carmel D. Couche of Charleston uncles, Jules A. Dursse and Gerald L. Dursse both of Charleston survive him. A Memorial Service will be held 3 pm Tuesday, October 30th at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 267 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC 29401.
