GEORGE, Georgie
SALTERS - Mrs. Georgie Johnson George, 73, died Monday at her residence.Mrs. George was born in Richland County, a daughter of the late James N. Johnson and Susanna Bradshaw Johnson. She was a graduate of Columbia High School and was a retired employee of Southern Bell Telephone Co.Surviving are 3 brothers, James N. Johnson, Charles L. Johnson both of Columbia and Laurie Johnson of Salters and several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday in Greenock Cemetery, directed by Williamsburg Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of your choice.
THAMES, Eunice
MANNING - Eunice Stevens Thames, 89, widow of Murray S. Thames, died Saturday at her daughter's home in Manning.Born March 27, 1912, in Lake Waccamaw, NC, she was a daughter of the late James and Emma Martin Stevens. She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church near Davis Station.Surviving are a son, James and daughter-in-law Carolyn Thames of Manning; a daughter, Frances and son-in-law J.D. Jones of Manning; a brother, Jim Stevens of Charleston; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning. Rev. Ashley Brunson will officiate. Burial will follow in Wilson Union United Methodist Church Cemetery. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers.The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Stephens Funeral Home, and at other times at the residence of Frances & J.D. Jones, 3931 Loss Brook Road.Memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church. STEPHENS FUNERAL HOME in Manning is in charge of arrangements.
MAXEY, Loraine
Loraine O'Quinn Maxey, 87, died Saturday, November 3, 2001 in a local hospital. The funeral service will be conducted 2:00 o'clock Tuesday, November 6, 2001 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Interment will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.Mrs. Maxey was born June 13, 1914 in Williams, South Carolina, the daughter of John L. and Rossell Martin O'Quinn. A homemaker, she was the widow of Willis David Maxey, Sr.She is survived by her grandson, Willis D. "Bill" Maxey, III of Charleston; her granddaughters, Alicia R. Maxey and Denise M. Wiese, both of Atlanta; and her sister, Barbara O. Hedrick of Charleston.
MIMS, Margaret
Margaret Cain Mims, 81, wife of Dr. Harry W. Mims of Charleston, died at her home on Saturday morning, November 3, 2001. The funeral service will be conducted 2:00 o'clock Monday at the graveside in St. John's Baptist Churchyard, Pinopolis, SC. Friends may call this evening (Sunday) from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at J. HENRY STUHR, INC. DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, CHARLESTON.Mrs. Mims was born September 20, 1929 in Columbia the daughter of Robert W. and Katie Thomson Cain. She attended Mary Baldwin College and was a graduate of the University of South Carolina. She was a member of the First (Scots) Presbyterian Church in Charleston.In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Margaret Mims Branan and Harriet Mims Smith, both of Charleston; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
McPHERSON, William
William R. "Capt. Billy" McPherson, 72, of Charleston, passed away Friday, November 2, at a local nursing home. Born in Charleston to the late William R. and Nettie Brownlee McPherson, Sr. His beloved wife of 42 years, Helen Adams McPherson predeceased him in 1991. He was a 1947 graduate of Bishop England High School and a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Mr. McPherson was retired after 43 years from Southeastern Shipping Company as a Stevedore. After retirement Mr. McPherson volunteered with the American Cancer Society, and was a member of the Stevedore Association. He was a devoted father and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. His five sons, Gerald G. McPherson of Bonneau Beach, S.C., William R. McPherson, II, Marty McPherson, Gary C. McPherson, and Joseph E. McPherson, Sr., all of Charleston, a daughter, Gail E. Koch of Charleston, two brothers, Charles and John McPherson both of Charleston, ten grandchildren, Gerald McPherson, Jr., Michael McPherson, Michelle McPherson, David McPherson, Stephanie McPherson, Haley McPherson, Zachary McPherson, Olivia McPherson, Caitlin McPherson, and Joseph McPherson, Jr., all survive Mr. McPherson. The family will receive friends, 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, November 4, at McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. A Christian Rosary service will begin at 5 p.m. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, November 5, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Blessed Sacrament Building Fund, 5 St. Teresa Dr., Charleston, S.C. 29407.
MOSES, Anna
We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Mrs. Anna Bell Moses entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 3, 2001, late residence, 142 Cross Watch Dr., Ladson, S.C. Sister of Mrs. Wilbur Alston. Arrangements entrusted to the ALBERT A. GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 Bryan St., Summerville, S.C. Phone (843) 871-1528.
ZIX, Lorraine
Lorraine G. Zix, 81, of North Charleston, S.C., died November 2, 2001, in a local hospital.A Funeral Mass will be held Monday morning, November 5, 2001, at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, at 9 o'clock. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Berkeley County PAWS, P.O. Box 903, Goose Creek, S.C. 29445, or Francis Willis SPCA, P.O. Box 1116, Summerville, S.C. 29484.Miss Zix was born April 16, 1920, in Cincinatti, Ohio, a daughter of Joseph Zix and Ida Wiedmeyer Zix. She was a graduate of the Jewish Hospital School of Nursing, Casewestern Reserve University and did graduate work at Syracuse University. She served as an Army nurse during World War II. She was an associate professor at MUSC College of Nursing.Among her survivors are special friends, Marilyn Davis of North Charleston, Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Davis of Hilton Head, Dr. and Mrs. H.W. Allison of Silver Lake, Ohio.Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
RAMSEY, Donald
Donald Lyn Ramsey, 46, of Ladson, S.C., died November 2, 2001, in a local hospital.Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon, November 6, 2001, at Parks Funeral Home Chapel at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Plantation Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Parks Funeral Home, Monday evening, from 6 to 9 p.m.Mr. Ramsey was born April 11, 1956, in Pell City, Ala., a son of Arthur Dewey Ramsey and Lena Dennis Ramsey. He was an electrician for Harold Stone. He was a member of Heritage Holiness Church.Among his survivors are his wife, Lynette Ramsey of Ladson, son, Donald Lynn Ramsey, II, of Ladson, brothers, Louis R. Voss, Austin Ramsey, George Ramsey, Herman Ramsey, Marshall Ramsey, and Robert Ramsey, all of Alabama, sisters, Catherine Pentecost, Ann Harris, Rose Alldredge, Sharon Alexander, Maria Gills and Fay Burks, all of Alabama.Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
BOUCHARD, Walter
Walter Edwards Bouchard, 70, of Summerville, S.C., died November 2, 2001, at his residence.Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, November 6, 2001, at Parks Funeral Home Chapel at 10 o'clock. Burial services with full military honors will be held at Beaufort National Cemetery, Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Friends may call at PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m.Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to VFW Post 3433, 10154 Bellwright Road, Summerville, S.C. 29483.Mr. Bouchard was born July 23, 1931, in Caribou, Maine, a son of William John Bouchard and Beatrice Wiggins Bouchard. He was a retired USAF Chief Master Sgt. and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He graduated from the College of Charleston. He was a Master Mason and a member VFW. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.Survivors include his wife, Adell Hall Bouchard of Summerville, sons, Rickey Bouchard of Augusta, Ga., and Rodney Bouchard of Atlanta, Ga., daughter, Roxane Ramsey of Dallas, Texas, brother, William J. Bouchard, Jr., of Romeo, Fla., sister, Elaine Klaus of Virginia Beach, Va., grandchildren, Robert Bouchard and Jacqueline Bouchard, both of Atlanta, Ga., and Eric Ramsey of Dallas, Texas.Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, SUMMERVILLE, S.C.
GREEN, JR., Robert
GEORGETOWN - Robert H. (Hal) Green, Jr., 57, died Saturday, November 3, 2001, in a Georgetown hospital.Memorial funeral services will be held Monday, November 5, 2001, at 11 a.m., in Wayne United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Dr. Steve Holler.He was born May 14, 1944, in Kingstree, a son of Alice S. Green and the late Robert H. Green, Sr.He was retired from G&G Wholesale. He grew up in Andrews and Georgetown. He attended Winyah High School and later lived in Columbia for a number of years. He was a former Boy Scout Leader and a former coach of Girls Softball with the Georgetown County Recreation Department. He was an active Gamecock Club Member. He was a member of Wayne United Methodist Church.Surviving are, his wife, Peggy R. Green; his mother of Georgetown; three daughters, Kathi G. Stevenson and her husband, Rusty, Pattie G. Ward and her husband, Jeffery, all of Georgetown, Ashley Reese of Georgetown and Francis Marion College; one son, Bryan Dunn of Augusta, Ga.; six grandchildren, Josh Stevenson, Hill Stevenson, Tripp Stevenson, Jana Stevenson, Kyle Patrick and Megan Ward; one brother, Will Green and his wife Donna of Georgetown; three sisters, Roberta G. Sherman of Hereford, Texas, Mary G. Kearse Blythewood and Becky Green of Georgetown; two foster brothers, Nathan Green of Jacksonville, Fla., and Bobby Green of Defuniak Springs, Fla.; a number of nieces and nephews and his mother-in-law, Alice Kimbrel of Grovetown, Ga.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday at GRAHAM FUNERAL HOME.Memorials may be made to Wayne United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 8035, Georgetown, S.C. 29440, or Georgetown County Gamecock Scholarship Fund, 24 John Waites Court, Georgetown, S.C. 29440.
SMITH, Virginia
Virginia "Ginnie" Millicent Thompson McLaughlin Smith, age 66, Registered Nurse, Docent, loving mother, formerly of Canterbury House, Charleston and John's Island, died unexpectedly, November 2, 2001, after a brief illness.Virginia graduated from Polk Community College School of Nursing at the age of 53. She worked in Maine, where she was born, for many years as the Millinocket Community Hospital. She worked in Florida as a dental technician. Virginia worked as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina, Florida, and Maine. She also managed and owned a bakery in Bangor, Maine.Most recently, Virginia worked as camp nurse and Elderhoster staff at Camp Saint Christopher, an environmental education center owned by the Episcopal Diocese. She leaves behind a special family at Saint Christopher. In her spare time, she worked as a Docent for the Middleton Foundation at the Edmonston-Alston House at 21 East Battery. She was a member of Circular Congregational Church in Charleston, S.C.Virginia was the daughter of the late Harold and Sadie Thompson of Medway, Maine. She was born, April 2, 1935. She was married to the late Warren McLaughlin, Medway, Maine, and the late John Willard Smith, Greenfield, Mass. She is survived by children, Bonnie and Quenten Clark, Farmington, Maine; Elaine York, Cathy and Steve Federico of Medway, Maine; and Nancy and Loren Porr of Topsham, Maine; John Smith of Massachusetts; Madeline Smith Holley and Mary Ann Maurey of Florida.Grandchildren include, Joseph and Benjamin Clark, Jodie and Mark York, Keersten, Emily, and Matthew Porr, Christopher and Jonathan Federico. She was a "special nana" to Brittany York of Medway, Maine.Sisters and brothers include, Glendor Coombs, Rena Savage, Lula Ireland (deceased), Levi Thompson and Ray Thompson. She has many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.She leaves behind special friends, Bill Slaughter of Cantebury House; cousin, Marjorie and Red Crossman, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.She was creative, artistic, an organizer, and possessed great strength and enthusiasm for life. She enjoyed interior decorating, gardening, and cooking. She touched many lives and will be sadly missed by all.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Camp Saint Christopher in memory of "Ginnie" Smith, 2810 Seabrook Island Road, Johns Island, S.C. 29455.The relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services of Ginnie Smith, Sunday, November 4, 2001, in Circular Congregation Church, at 2 o'clock.Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
EPSTEIN, Joan
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of November 3, 2001, JoAn McElveen Epstein, wife of Julian D. Epstein, residence, Seabrook Island, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Julian D. Epstein are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter, Tuesday morning, November 6, 2001, at 10 o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL. Interment, Beaufort National Cemetery with committal at 1 o'clock. Friends may call at J. Henry Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel, Tuesday morning, November 6, 2001, from 9 a.m. until time of service.Mrs. Epstein was born in Mobile, Ala., the daughter of Robert McElveen and Audrey McElveen. She was a homemaker.Surviving are her husband of Seabrook Island, S.C.; two sons, Jeffrey Epstein of Beaufort, S.C., and James D. Epstein of Virginia Beach, Va.; three daughters, Jill Henderson and Jessica Fowler, both of Virginia Beach, Va., and Joanna Franks of Calif.; one sister, Audrey Wagster of Mobile, Ala., and ten grandchildren.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 267 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. 29401. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
HACKER, Martin
Martin J. "Marty" Hacker, 63, of Goose Creek died Friday, November 2, 2001, at a local hospital. Born January 20, 1938, in Staten Island, N.Y., he was the son of Martin J. Hacker and Mary Robinson Hacker. Mr. Hacker was a 1957 graduate of Middletown Township High School, Middletown Township, N.J., and attended Indian River Community College. He served 20 years with the U.S. Coast Guard and was employed by the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Department, Ft. Pierce, Fla., from 1981-1994. While residing in Ft. Pierce he was a member of the Moose Lodge, the American Legion Post 40 and served as the finance officer for the American Veterans. He and his wife Hazel moved to Goose Creek five years ago and are members of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mr. Hacker was a member of the American Legion Post 166, Fleet Reserve Branch 269, and a member of the 40-8 #1067 in Goose Creek. He was also an avid pool player. His wife Hazel N. Clanton Hacker, two daughters: Tammy Adkins, Summerville and Kelly Lovette, Goose Creek, four sisters: Dixie Pettison, Jensen Beach, Fla., Sharon Parker, Scottsboro, Ala., Joyce Monroe, Green Cove Springs, Fla., and Lorraine Branscomb, Ft. Pierce, Fla.; and five grandchildren survive him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m., Monday, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Plantation Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. with a wake service beginning at 7 p.m. at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 100 S. Goose Creek Blvd., Goose Creek. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Camp Happy Days and Special Times, 1622 Ashley Hall Road, Charleston, S.C. 29407.
HELM, Jack
MURRELLS INLET - Jack A. Helm, age 76, of Captains Cove, died Friday, November 2, 2001, at his residence.Surviving are his wife, Clara M. Sorg Helm of Murrells Inlet, five sons, Neil Helm of Goose Creek, S.C., Gregory Helm of Moncks Corner, S.C., Gary Helm of Warsaw, N.Y., Jay Helm of Varysburg, N.Y., and Keith Helm of Beaver, Pa., one daughter, Diane Weber of Attica, N.Y., and ten grandchildren.A memorial service will be held, 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2001, at Belin United Methodist Church.Memorials may be made to Georgetown Hospice, 2591 North Fraser St., Georgetown, S.C. 29440.GOLDFINCH FUNERAL HOME, BEACH CHAPEL, is in charge of arrangements.
WEATHERS, Maude
Mrs. Maude W. Weathers, 91, of Bowman died Friday, November 2, 2001, in The Methodist Oaks in Orangeburg. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 4, 2001, in the Ebenezer United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Lee officiating. Pallbearers will be John Quattlebaum, Butch Looper, Mike Hutto, Glen Weathers, Harry Wimberly, and Sammy Watson. Interment will follow in Church Cemetery. Mrs. Weathers was born December 1, 1909, in Bowman a daughter of the late Joshua Tiller and Daisy Whetsell. She was a retired employee of Clemson Home Extension Service, and a graduate of Bowman High School and attended Lander College.She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Bowman American Legion Auxiliary. She was the widow of Oliver D. Weathers and was pre-deceased by a son Donald Weathers. Surviving are, a brother, Joe T. Whestell, St. Louis, Mo., a sister, Nettie W. Wamer, St. George. Memorials may be made to Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Bowmand, S.C., 29018.
MILLER, SR., Hite
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Ernest Hite Miller, Sr., died Saturday, November 3, 2001. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by BLAND FUNERAL HOME, JOHNSTON, and Dunbar Funeral Home, Columbia.
DEAN, Edith
Edith Gay Dean, 81, of Moncks Corner, a retired nurse with Roper Hospital and Magnolia Manor, died Saturday at a Summerville hospital.The funeral will be at 3 p.m., Monday, at Santee Circle Community Church. Burial, directed by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, will be in Bonneau Baptist Church Cemetery.Mrs. Dean was born December 14, 1919, at Lancaster County, a daughter of John Gay and Sallie Hendricks Gay. She was a member of Woodmen of the World and Santee Circle Community Church. She was the widow of William Edward Dean.Surviving are four sons, Dwayne Dean of Macedonia; Eddie Dean, Francis Dean, and Danny Dean, all of Moncks Corner; four sisters, Margaret Farmer, Mildred Snipes, Sara Granada and Ina Strickland, all of Lancaster, brother, Harold Gay of Lancaster, 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren.Friends may call at RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Sunday evening.
WRIGHT, Jerlene
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 28, 2001, in Washington, D.C., Mrs. Jerlene Vermell Wright beloved mother of Hazel A. Hennigan, grandmother of Cheryl Wright Taylor, sister of Chester and Anthony Wright. The family will be receiving friends at 3708 Greenland Road (Red Top Section), John's Island, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "Chapel of Peace," 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.
