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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. He is survived by, his five sons, Gerald G. McPherson of Bonneau Beach, S.C., William R. McPherson, III, 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. 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. McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, is serving the McPherson family.

GRANT, Owilender
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of Saturday, November 3, 2001, Dr. Owilender K. Grant, wife of the late Reverend Canon Henry L. Grant, beloved mother of Henry L. Grant, II (Constance), sister of Carl Kennedy (Louise), Palmela Allen (Samuel), and Darlene Watso (Joey). Late residence, 1704 Babington Way, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 122 Logan St., 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.

RICHARDSON, B.
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of Saturday, November 3, 2001, Mr. Benjamin Lee (Big Lee) Richardson, beloved husband of Mrs. Mary Ann Gary Richardson, father of Vernon Lee Richardson, Wondia Richardson, Benzenia Richardson, Roderick Simmons, Colin Richardson (Teresa), Florence Richardson, Therron Renard Richardson (Erick), Markus O'Niel Richardson (Christine), Senobia Monroe, brother of Helen Warin, Betty Reid, Catherine Boston, Robert Richardson, Eugene Richardson (Catherine), James Richardson (Linda), Arthur Richardson Gethers, and the late Daisy Simmons and Edith Taylor. Late residence 31 Kennedy Street, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 122 Logan Street, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.

EPSTEIN, Joan
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 ten o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR'S INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL. Interment, Beaufort National Cemetery with committal at one o'clock. Friends may call at J. Henry Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel Tuesday morning, November 6, 2001 from nine until time of service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 267 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, 29401. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.

ENLOE, Louise
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of November 3, 2001, Louise Johnson Enloe, widow of James T. Enloe, residence, Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Louise J. Enloe are invited to attend her funeral services Tuesday afternoon, November 6, 2001, at three o'clock in James Island Baptist Church. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL Monday evening November 5, 2001 from six until eight o'clock.
Mrs. Enloe was born in Conway, South Carolina, the daughter of Thomas John Johnson and Zera Purvis Johnson. She was a former employee of the American Tobacco Company. Mrs. Enloe was a very active member of James Island Baptist Church, the WMU and a former Financial Secretary of the church. She was also a member of Ashley Lanes Senior Bowling League and NARFE.
Surviving are four brothers: S.C. Johnson, Lloyd Johnson and Mark Johnson all of Conway, SC and Jeff Johnson of Charleston, SC; two sisters, Thera J. Williams and Parniece J. Frederickson both of Charleston, SC; one step son James Michael Enloe of Greenville, SC and two step grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 267 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401 or the building fund of James Island Baptist Church, 2023 Wappoo Drive, Charleston, SC 29412. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.

LOCKWOOD, JR., James
THE HIBERNIAN SOCIETY: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the Funeral Services of our life member Captain James Jervey Lockwood, Jr., Tuesday, November 6, 2001 at twelve o'clock noon at Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
By Order Of:
Frank E. Lucas, President
Edwin L. (Barry) Bealer, Secretary

LOCKWOOD, JR., James
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of November 4, 2001, Captain James Jervey Lockwood, Jr. Residence, Charleston, SC.
The funeral service will be conducted twelve o'clock noon Tuesday, November 6, 2001 at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Monday, from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Lockwood was born November 10, 1923 in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of James Jervey and Lucy Rabb Lockwood. He was retired Charleston Harbor Pilot and a World War II Veteran from the United States Marine Corps. He was a Life Member of The Hibernian Society.
He is survived by a son, James J. Lockwood, III of Mt. Pleasant, one granddaughter, Allison F. Lockwood of Mt. Pleasant, two sisters, Ella L. Shecut of Orangeburg, SC; Celia L. McDonald of Georgetown, SC, and a half brother, Robert H. Lockwood of Charleston.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

BURKS, Betty
Betty White Burks, 79, widow of Charles Morgan Burks, of Mount Pleasant, SC died Saturday, November 3, 2001 in a local hospital. Betty W. Burks was born in Mingo County, West Virginia July 14, 1922 a daughter of Elijah E. White and Alma Anne Campbell. She was a home economist for West Virginia University, Extension Service. Funeral services and burial will be in West Virginia University, Extension Service. Funeral services and burial will be in West Virginia. Local services by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME EAST COOPER CHAPEL, 1520 Rifle Range Road 884-3833. She is pre-deceased by two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include three sons, Charles Edwin "Ed" Burks and Robert M. "Rob" Burks and his wife Debra of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Larry R. Burks and his wife, Pamela of Waco, Texas, one daughter, Rebecca Burks Neal and her husband Austin "Butch" Neal of Mount Pleasant; one brother, Cyril B. White of Richland, Washington, JoAnne White MacDonald of Louisville, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Nancy Neal of New York City, Amy Neal of Clyde, North Carolina, Jennifer and James (Jay) Neal both of Mount Pleasant, SC; two sisters-in-law Winifred B. Arthur and Edna B. Boston both of Huntington, West Virginia and one brother-in-law, Don M. Burks of West Lafayette, Indiana.
Memorials may be made to the Ideal Program at MUSC, 169 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425.

NIMITZ, Ruth
Ruth P. (nee Parks) Nimitz, 94, died on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001 at the Season's Retirement Home, Kenwood, Ohio, where she had lived for 13 years. Mrs. Nimitz was past president of the Cincinnati Medical Auxiliary/Alliance and of the Ohio State Medical Auxiliary/Alliance. She was a member of the Rebecca Motte Chapter of the D.A.R., the Ladies Benevolent Society of Charleston, South Carolina, and the Holy Trinity Church of Kenwood, Ohio.
She loved to travel and was a charter member of the Cincinnati Zoological Safari Club. According to her son, Paul: "Mother was on the first Safari trip to Africa directed by the Zoo; I think it was her favorite trip."
She graduated from Mt. St. Notre Dame and then attended the University of Cincinnati.
She resided in College Hill of Cincinnati and then moved to Charleston, South Carolina from 1971 to 1988 when she returned to Cincinnati to reside at the Seasons. She had many friends in Cincinnati and Charleston. Her daughter, Lois says "that it is an understatement; she seems to know and like almost everybody." She loved to play Contract Bridge and took part in some seven or so sessions a week.
Mrs. Nimitz was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul M. Woodward, Sr., M.D. and by her second husband, Herman J. Nimitz, M.D., her mother, Frances (Parky) Parks (nee Spaeth), her father, Louis F. Parks, and her sister, Holly Clancy.
She is survived by her daughter, Lois Barber of West Chester, and her son, Paul M. (Maxine) Woodward, M.D. of Middletown. She leaves five grandchildren: Steven Parks Woodward of Loveland, Oh., Sue Barber (Rick) Weston of West Chester, Oh., Rev. Grant (Denise) Barber of Oxford, Oh., Marjorie Ellen (Charles) Pitzer of Fairfield, Oh., and Michael (Nancy) Woodward of Middletown, Oh.; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. She leaves two step-daughters, Betsy (William) Dixon, Portland, Oregon and Mary (Sam) Scoville of Leland, Michigan, seven step-grandchildren and five step-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at the Christ Church Glendale, Tuesday, November 6, from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. A reception will be held at The Seasons, 7300 Dearwester Rd., off Montgomery Rd. in Kenwood, Oh. following the graveside service. Memorials may be made to Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, 1132 Kemper Rd., Forest Park, Ohio, or to the charity of one's choice. WILSON-SCHRAMM-SPAULDING FUNERAL HOME serving the family.

MAZZARINI, Joseph
Joseph Michael "Sonny" Mazzarini, 73, of Ladson, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2001, after a long illness.
Services for Mr. Mazzarini will be private and the burial will be at a later date in Miller Cemetery in Rogersville, Alabama.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Palmetto Health Hospice, P.O. Box 50820, Summerville, SC 29485-0820.
Born on May 5, 1928 in Canton, Massachusetts, a son of the late Dominic Mazzarini and Roseanne Grenham Mazzarini.
Mr. Mazzarini graduated from Canton High School in Canton, Ma. and attended North Eastern College. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was retired as a plant supervisor with W.R. Grace.
Survived by five daughters: Kathleen Zawisza of Mansfield, Tx, Karen Derck of Las Vegas, Nv., Daria Mazzarini of Long Beach, Ca., Joann Nakano of Ladera Ranch, Ca., Mary Barnes of Laguna Hills; one son, Jerry Mazzarini of Long Beach, Ca.; one sister, Anita Sass of Lago, Fla.; 8 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also survived by his companion Frankie Grisham of Ladson, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by TRI-COUNTY CREMATION CENTER, 11000 DORCHESTER ROAD, SUMMERVILLE, SC.

MARTIN, Edward
Entered into eternal rest on November 2, 2001, Mr. Edward "Buddy" Martin, the beloved husband of Mrs. Virginia Frazier Martin, father of Edward (Matlin) Martin, Reginald Martin, Eric (Dianne) Martin, Walter (Elise) Martin, Virgeane (Eddie) Daniels, Brenda (the late Jerry Reed), Sherill Lee, Linda (Ronald) Palmer, Donnette Martin, Cynthia Frazier and Robin (Emmeh) Robinson, son of the late Rev. Samuel Martin and the late Mrs. Caroline W. Martin, brother of Bishop Brady Martin, Samuel Martin, Rev. Elizabeth M. Calhoun and Johanna M. Carrington. Late residence, 2239 Suffolk Street, North Charleston, SC. Funeral notice later.
Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.

MILES, Annette
Entered into eternal rest on November 1, 2001, Ms. Annette Rochelles Miles, the beloved mother of Antonio Miles, Deontre Miles and Kanosha White, sister of Theordore, Barry and Gary Miles. Devoted friend of Santell Whaley. Late residence 2247 Russelldale Ave., North Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Ms. Annette Rochelles Miles are invited to attend her funeral service on Tuesday, November 6, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. in Promise Land Missionary Baptist Church, 2641 Bennett Yard Road, North Charleston, SC. Interment, Johnson Cemetery. Visitation with the family on Monday from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.

ROSE, Robert
Entered into eternal rest on November 1, 2001, in New York, formerly of Johns Island, S.C. Mr. Robert "Bobby" Rose, beloved father of Ms. Retinya Adams, Ms. Karen Rose and Ms. Tomequa Green, brother of Mr. David Brown, Jr., Ms. Emily Thompson, Ms. Jeanette Smalls and pastor Alverna Walker. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348, or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.

HASKELL, Evelyn
Evelyn Popham Richardson Pinckney Haskell, 82, wife of John L. Haskell and widow of William Olen Richardson, Sr., and Desaussure Pinckney, Sr., both of Ridgeland, died Saturday, November 3, 2001, at a Savannah, Ga., hospital after a long illness.
Mrs. Haskell was born January 27, 1919, in Ridgeland, S.C., the daughter of George Popham and Rosa Dean Popham. She was the retired owner of McTear Cleaners of Ridgeland. She was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and the Episcopal Church Women. She served on the Altar Guild, was a former Ridgeland Baptist Church member, and a member of the senior singers.
Survivors include, husband, John Haskell of Ridgeland; sons, William O. (Billy) Richardson of Lexington, S.C., Charles D. Richardson of Hinesville, Ga.; sister, Mae Gardner of Savannah, Ga.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Tuesday, November 6, 2001, at 11 a.m. Burial in Ridgeland Cemetery, Ridgeland. Visitation will be at SAULS FUNERAL HOME, Monday, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Ridgeland Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 1630, Ridgeland, S.C. 29936, or Grahamville Cemetery Fund, Route 3, Box 260, Ridgeland, S.C. 29936.

GILLARD, William
EUTAWVILLE, S.C. - Mr. William L. Gillard, 74, November 1, 2001, 214 George Wigfal Road, Cross, S.C., died November 1, 2001, at his residence after an illness. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 6, 2001, at EUTAWVILLE COMMUNITY FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL. Rev. Rufus Gillard will officiate. Burial in Ebenezer-Zion AME Cemetery, Holly Hill, S.C.
William L. Gillard, the son of the late Bennie and Helen Gillard, was born January 3, 1927, in Cross, S.C. He attended the public schools of Berkeley County. He lived in Miami, Fla., all his adult life.
Survivors include, his wife, Ida Mae Gillard of the home; six daughters, Shephard Patterson of the home, Daisy Jackson, Catherine Gillard, Carolyn Gilalrd, Roselyn Godbolt, Gwendolyn Easterling, all of Miami, Fla.; four sons, William Gillard, Jr., Harold Gillard, both of the home, Richard Gillard of Miami, Fla., and Jefferey Easterling of Charlotte, NC.; ten sisters, Daisy Lee of Eutawville, S.C., Viola Jefferson of Cross, S.C., Beatrice Gillard, Charlotte Gillard, Celastine Gillard, Vivian Gillard, all of Woodridge, N.Y., Annie Silas, Shirley Jefferson, Alma Smith, Lillie Merchant, all of Boston, Mass.; 22 grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren.

McRAE, Valeria
MARION, S.C. - Mrs. Valeria Smith McRae, 67, widow of Cecil K. McRae, died Sunday, November 4, 2001, at a regional hospital after an illness.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 6, at the Chapel of SMITH-COLLINS FUNERAL HOME. Burial will follow in Devotion Gardens Cemetery, directed by Smith-Collins Funeral Home.
Mrs. McRae was born January 26, 1934, in Marion County, a daughter of the late George Bright Smith, Sr., and the late Fleetwood Maxley Smith. Mrs. McRae was a pharmacy assistant. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church.
Surviving Mrs. McRae are, a daughter, Lynn Taylor of Ridgeland; a son, Ken McRae of Orangeburg; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Lane of Hartsville and Mable Edwards of Bladenboro, N.C.; and a brother, George Bright Smith, Jr., of Mullins.
Visitation will be held Monday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Smith-Collins Funeral Home.

MAXEY, Loraine
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Loraine O'Quinn Maxey are invited to attend her funeral services, 2 o'clock, Tuesday, 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 until 7 p.m.

MIXSON, Marie
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Marie Mixson are invited to attend her funeral services, 11 o'clock, Monday, in The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 714 Riverdale Dr., West Ashley. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements were made by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

SINGLETON, Hazel
Entered into eternal rest on November 2, 2001, Mrs. Hazel Daniel Singleton, mother of the late Sam Lee Singleton, sister of Mrs. Silvery Feilds, Rose Lee Ingram and Mr. Calvin Daniels, the beloved cousin of Mrs. Clara Hagood. Late residence, 2542 Wecco St., North Charleston, S.C. Funeral notice later. Arrangements entrusted to NORTH AREA FUNERAL HOME. Telephone (843) 744-7511.

MIMS, Margaret
The relatives and friends of Dr. and Mrs. Harry W. Mims are invited to attend the funeral services for the latter, 2:00 o'clock today (Monday) at the graveside in St. John's Baptist Churchyard, Pinopolis, SC. Arrangements were made by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, CHARLESTON.

WOLTERS, SR., Robert
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Wolters, Sr. are invited to attend the funeral services of the former this Monday morning, November 5, 2001, at eleven o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. Henry Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, Inc., 3896 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, SC, 29405. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.

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