WALKER, Charles
Charles Wesley Walker entered into eternal rest on Sunday evening, October 28, 2001, at his James Island residence.
The relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m., Thursday, November 1, 2001, at the Church of the Nativity at 1061 Folly Road. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 31, 2001, at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. The Christian Vigil Service will be held at the funeral home, Wednesday evening at 6 p.m.
Mr. Walker was born Wednesday, October 7, 1936, in Memphis, Tenn., the son of the late Harvey and Sally Walker. Mr. Walker was Catholic and an active member of the Church of the Nativity.
He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 46 years, Cynthia Elizabeth Walker. He was the devoted father of Sharon Clair, Cindy Walker, Fran Lingenfelter, Maria Lugo, Wesley Walker and Travis Walker; three sons-in-law, Michael Clair, Barry Lingenfelter, and David Lugo, all of Charleston, S.C. Survivors also include seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, Harvey Walker and Richard Walker; five sisters, Ophelia Balentine, Frances Walker, Naomi Hagan, Patsy Arceneaux and Dian Cease.
Many relatives and friends will mourn the loss of this spiritually devoted family man. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.
COLLINS, Marie
Marie Harvey Collins, 91, a longtime resident of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., passed away Sunday, October 28, 2001. She was a native of Early Branch, S.C., and a member of Ocean Park Baptist Church. Survivors include one sister, Mattie Mae Gibson of Yemassee, S.C., six nephews and three nieces. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, in the chapel of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, with Rev. W.E. Towers officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorials in Mrs. Collins memory to the American Heart Association.
WARREN, Carrie
DENMARK, S.C. - Services for Carrie Belle Tyler Binnicker Warren, 85, will be held, 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 31, 2001, at St. Phillips Chapel, Vorhees College, Denmark, S.C., with burial in Bamberg Memory Gardens. The family will be at MERCER FUNERAL HOME, from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, Building Fund, Denmark, S.C. 29042, or S.C. Coalition Against Violence and Sexual Assault, P.O. Box 7776, Columbia, S.C. 29202-7776.
Ms. Warren died Sunday, October 28, 2001. She was the daughter of Clarence Easterlin and Carrie Foy Tyler, was born in Birmingham, Ala., and grew up in Springfield, S.C. She was pre-deceased by husbands, Willie Woodrow Binnicker and Herman Warren.
Ms. Warren was an active member of the Bamberg County and Denmark Community. She was the first female elected to City Council in Denmark and served for eight years as Emergency Services Commissioner. She was appointed to represent Denmark on the Lower Savannah Council of Governments and served one term as treasurer of that body. She was president of Congress of Parents and Teachers (PTA). She was the first female reader of Christ Church as well as the first female Senior Warden at that church. She also served Christ Church a number of years as treasurer and Bethel Park United Methodist as Sunday school teacher and pianist.
She organized the Bamberg County Coalition to Assist Abused Persons and served as executive director of that agency the three years of its existence.
She was a volunteer Guardian Ad Litem for one year and then served as Bamberg County Guardian Ad Litem Coordinator until her retirement at age 84 in June of 2000. Ms. Warren was bookkeeper and office manager at Edisto Packing Co., Holland Atlantic Hitch Co., and Rogers Tire Service. She was also employed as editor of the Denmark Advertiser.
Ms. Warren received the Order of the Silver Crescent from Gov. James Hodges in 2000. The governor presented the award in recognition of her dedication, commitment and leadership for South Carolina and her citizens.
She also received the Political Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Community during Women's History Month, March 1987, and a Certificate of Achievement for Outstanding Community Services (Care Provider) in March 1966, both for the Nu Tau Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Surviving are, a son and daughter-in-law, W. Woodrow and Janice Binnicker of Eutawville, S.C., daughters Pamela Caroline Binnicker of Atlanta, Ga., and son-in-law and daughter Ken and Elizabeth Warren Robinson of Greenville, a sister and brother-in-law, Peggy Tyler and Alfred M. Prescott of Belvedere, S.C., six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
MARSHE, Richard
Richard K. Marshe, 43, of Folly Beach died Friday, October 26, at his residence. Born in Jacksonville, Fla., 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, Fla., mother, Joan Dursse Marshe of Charleston, brother, Frederick B. Marshe, Jr., of Charleston, sister, Lizberg K. Marshe of Charleston, aunt, Carmel D. Couche of Charleston, uncles, Jules A. Dursse and Gerald L. Dursse, both of Charleston also survive him. A Memorial Service will be held 3 p.m., Tuesday, October 30, at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 267 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. 29401.
TINER, Dorothy
Dorothy M. "Dot" Tiner, 77, of Printer, Ky., formerly of Bamberg, S.C., died Thursday, October 25, 2001, at a Prestonburg, Ky., hospital.
Mrs. Tiner was born in Bamberg, November 3, 1923, the daughter of the late William P. McMillan and Alberta Kearse McMillan. She was a retired registered nurse and operating room supervisor at McDowell Appalachian Regional Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at the graveside, Tuesday, October 30, 2001, at 2 p.m., at Bamberg Memory Gardens, conducted by Rev. William Courtney.
Survivors include, one daughter, Salley Utsey and her husband Frank of Lakeland, Fla.; one granddaughter, Lori Heather Gay, and her husband, Scott, of Ponte Verda, Fla., three sisters, Carolyn M. Worrix of Allen, Ky., June Kearse of Fairfax, S.C., Margaret Hiers, of Ehrhardt, S.C., and a special friend, Maryland Conn, Jr., of Martin, Ky.
Visitation is Monday, October 29, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m., at COONER FUNERAL HOME OF BAMBERG, S.C.
HELFRICH, Carl
Carl G. Helfrich, 94, of Hanahan, S.C., 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 W.W.II veteran. Mr. Helfrich was survived by his beloved niece, Elisabeth Huba Defendi and husband Frank of Hanahan, and many great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesdsay, October 30, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Goose Creek. The family will receive friends from 10 to 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, S.C. 29445.
MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL, is serving the Helfrich family.
BIGGERS, Helen
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of October 29, 2001, Helen Elizabeth Biggers, widow of Charlie Craig Biggers. Residence, Charleston, S.C.
Funeral notice later.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
CREEL, JR., John
WASHINGTON LIGHT INFANTRY: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the memorial services of our late member, Colonel John B. Creel, Jr., Thursday, November 1, 2001, at 7 o'clock in the Summerall Chapel at the Citadel. Interment, Arlington National Cemetery.
By order of:
Col. Henry I. Siegling, Commander
Col. Carl B. Beckmann, Jr., Secretary
STALEY, Bertha
SUMMERVILLE - Bertha Paul Staley, age 93, formerly of Conway, wife of the late W. L. Staley, Sr., died Monday, October 29, 2001 in the Presbyterian Home in Summerville.
Mrs. Staley was born in Bucksport a daughter of the late Henry O'Neal and Margaret "Maggie" Davis Paul. She was a member of Waccamaw Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are one son, W. Laird Staley, Jr. and his wife, Ann, of Charleston and one daughter, Elaine Staley Winburn Anderson of Conway; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at GOLDFINCH FUNERAL HOME, CONWAY CHAPEL with Dr. Robert C. Wilkes and Rev. Bill Millar officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
COX, Lorine
The relatives and friends of Evangelist Lorine Cox, those of her children, Mrs. Juliann Cox Rattley (Minister John), Mrs. Lysandra Gathers (Darryl), Mrs. Helen White (Eugene), SSG. St. Julian Cox, Jr. (Lorie), Ms. Falecia L Cox, mother, Mrs. Annabell Carter, brothers and sisters, Mr. J.C. Williams (Ruth), Pastor Evelina Snell (Leroy,Sr), Ms. Mary Ann Bryant, Mr. Ernest Carter, Mr. Abdullah Jones (Fatimah), Ms. Elnora Reid, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and a host of cousins are invited to attend her funeral services on Wednesday, October 31, 2001, 1 p.m. at Calvary A.M.E. Church, Jacksonboro, SC. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Interment: Community Cemetery, Jacksonboro, SC.
CANNON, Vennie
GEORGETOWN - Vennie M. Cannon, 67, widow of George E. Cannon, Sr., died Sunday, October 28, 2001 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. in Graham Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens.
She was born September 16, 1934 in Lake City, a daughter of the late Culey Shelly McCutcheon and Hattie Yarborough McCutcheon.
She attended Lakewood Baptist Church and was a member of the Violet Long Sunday School class. She was a homemaker and enjoyed painting and gardening as her hobbies.
Surviving are two sons, George E. Cannon, Jr. of Hampton and Timothy A. Cannon of Georgetown; one brother, Carvin McCutcheon of Lake City; one sister, Felicia M. Baldwin of Florence; three grandchildren, Nathan, Jeremy and Clay Cannon all of Hampton and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
HORTON, Nancy
KINGSTREE - Mrs. Nancy Harkness Horton, 80, widow of Francis H. Horton, Sr., died Sunday in Greenville. Mrs. Horton was born in Abbeville, a daughter of the late Jesse B. Harkness and Mrs. Nancy (Nannie) Gilliam Harkness. She was a graduate of Columbia College and a retired school teacher of the Kingstree public high school. Mrs. Horton was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are three children: Francis H. Horton, Jr. and Edward H. Horton, both of Greenville, and Nancy Jane Horton McDaniel of Hilton Head, five grandchildren: Francis H. Horton, III and Edward Zachary Horton, both of Greenville, Dr. Samuel Redden Webster Horton of Charleston, James W. McDaniel, Jr. of Alpharetta, GA, and John Horton McDaniel of Hilton Head, five great-grandchildren, Katherine Ann Horton, Elizabeth Addison Horton, Christopher Webster Horton, Noah Kennedy Horton and Samuel Redden Webster Horton, Jr.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, with burial in Kingstree Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 12:30 until the hour of services at the church. Memorials may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. WILLIAMSBURG FUNERAL HOME is in charge.
WITHAM, George
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. George Sims "Stick" Witham are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Tuesday at two o'clock in the First (Scots) Presbyterian Church. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. A gathering of friends and family will be held immediately following the service at 4003 Waterway Blvd., Isle of Palms, SC.
Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
STRUHS, Virginia
The relatives and friends of Virginia Bequest Struhs are invited to her funeral services in St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Tuesday at 11 o'clock. Interment, Bethany Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR'S DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
PARKS, Darla
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Darla Vaughn Mandrell Parks, widow of Charles G. Parks, are invited to attend her funeral services at the Cryptside, Carolina Memorial Gardens Chapel Mausoleum, Wednesday morning, October 31, 2001, at ten o'clock. Friends may call at STUHR'S GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL this Tuesday evening between seven and nine o'clock.
AULD, Marguerite
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 28, 2001, Marguerite M. Auld, widow of Joseph S. Auld of Mt. Pleasant, SC. The relatives and friends of Marguerite M. Auld are invited to attend her funeral services Wednesday, October 31, 2001, in Christ Episcopal Church at 1:00 o'clock. Interment: Christ Episcopal Churchyard. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock.
Mrs. Auld was born in Charleston, SC, a daughter of John Massalon and Anna Buckheister Massalon. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church.
Surviving are two sons, Joseph S. Auld, Jr. and John M. Auld, two daughters, Judith Byrd and Beth Auld, all of Mt. Pleasant, SC, seventeen grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
McCALPIN, Charles
Charles Allen McCalpin, 69, Charleston, died Sunday morning, October 28, 2001, at his home in West Ashley. The Memorial Service will be 11:30 o'clock, Wednesday, October 31, 2001, at Old Saint Andrews Episcopal Church. Inurnment will be Thursday in Michigan. Arrangements were made at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
A native of Saginaw, Mich., he was born August 17, 1932, the son of George H. and Margaret Newman McCalpin. An Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a graduate of the University of Michigan. Mr. McCalpin was a retired value analyst engineer with the Chrysler Corporation.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Alpers McCalpin; his sons, Mark McCalpin of Prescott, Ariz.; Donald McCalpin of Saline, Mich.; Brett McCalpin of Lapeer, Mich.; his son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Kim McCalpin of Lapeer, Mich.; and his daughter and son-in-law, Valerie and Todd Walgast of Columbiaville, Mich. His step-daughters and sons-in-law, Angela and Dan Dyke of Shelby Township, Mich.; Molly and Shawn Emmendorfer of Mt. Clemens, Mich.; Terrilynn and Tom Primeau of Ferndale, Mich.; and step-son and daughter-in-law, Andrew James and Connie McGlynn of Riley Township, Mich., his sister, Eleanor Lange of St. Cloud, Fla., 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., Charleston, S.C. 29405, or Old St. Andrews Parish Episcopal Church, 2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston, S.C. 29414.
McDONALD, Carroll
Carroll Watson McDonald, 75, widower of Carol Ann M. McDonald of Charleston, S.C., formerly of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. died on Sunday, October 28, 2001, in a local nursing home. All funeral services are private. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Mr. McDonald was born in Thomasville, Ala., son of Carlos and Alice Bouler McDonald.
He is Retired U.S. Navy, was a Veteran of World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He also retired from MUSC Procurement Dept.
He is survived by his son, Don McDonald and his wife, Tamara, of Charleston, S.C., six sisters, Theda Erstgard of Spencer, Mass., Anne Welsh of Elsie, Neb., Ouida McIntyre of Coffeeville, Ala., Mabel Rush of Mobil, Ala., Marlene Brock of Clanton, Ala., and Faye Stephens of Grove Hill, Ala., and one brother, Calvin McDonald of Grove Hill, Ala. Two grandchildren, Jacob Zimmerman and Rebecca Zimmerman of Charleston, S.C., and one great-grandchild, Isabel Zimmerman of Charleston, S.C.
Memorials may be made to a charity of ones choice.
BLIGEN, Ollie
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 29, 2001, Mrs. Ollie Mae Bligen of 5761 Scott-White Road, Hollywood, S.C., she is the widow of Mr. William Bligen; the beloved mother of Mrs. Ernestine Swapp and Mr. Vee Jahnakins, both of New York. Funeral arrangements will be announced by DOROTHY'S HOLLYWOOD CHAPEL.
WITHAM, George
JAMES ISLAND AMERICAN LEGION POST NO.147: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the Graveside Services of our late member George Sims Witham, Tuesday, October 30, 2001, 2 o'clock in The First (Scots) Presbyterian Church. Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery.
By Order Of:
John J. Rodgers, Commander
J.M. Clayton, Adjutant
WITHAM, George
JAMES ISLAND V.F.W. POST NO.445: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the Funeral Services of our late member, George Sims Witham, Tuesday at Two o'clock in the First (Scots) Presbyterian Church. Interment: Holy Cross Cemetery.
By Order Of:
James Barger, Commander
Terry Hoffman, Adjutant
