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MCGREGOR, John
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, REV. P.N. LYNCH COUNCIL NO. 704: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the Funeral Mass for our Past Grand Knight and late brother, John W. McGregor, at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 25, 2002, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
By order of:
Joseph Luhrs, Jr., Grand Knight
A. Peter Shahid, Jr., Recorder

TARVER, Angeles
Angeles S. Tarver, 80, of Mexico City and Mount Pleasant, S.C., widow of Benjamin Marcus Tarver, died Tuesday, January 22, 2002, in a local hospital. Mrs. Tarver was born in Mexico City, Mexico, the daughter of Jose Sanudo and Dolores Andrade Sanudo. She attended Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, Texas. A loving housewife and mother, she divided her time with her daughters in Mt. Pleasant and Columbia, S.C.; and Laurenberg, N.C. Mrs. Tarver was a Catholic and regularly attended Christ Our King Catholic Church in Mt. Pleasant. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Tarver are invited to attend a Wake Service 3 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2002, at Mc-Alister-Smith Funeral Home, East Cooper Chapel, 1520 Rifle Range Road, where visitors may call one hour prior to service. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Survivors include one son, Benjamin Marcus Tarver of Mexico City, Mexico; three daughters, Georgia T. Schlau, Mt. Pleasant; Dolly T. Brown, Laurenburg, N.C.; Katherine T. Abbot, Columbia, S.C.; six grandchildren, James T. Abbot, Charlotte, N.C.; Robin A. Eubanks and Katherine M. Abbott, Columbia, S.C.; Edward J. Sidenstricker, Laurenburg, N.C.; Robert P. Schlau and Benjamin Marcus Schlau, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. There are four great-grandchildren, Angeles Tillie Eubanks, Samuel Abbott Eubanks, Katherine T. Abbot, and Elizabeth Curry Abbot. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 267 Calhoun Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401.

BEHRENS, Virginia
WILLISTON, S.C. - Virginia Simmons Behrens educator and writer died January 22, 2002 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Born in Wilmington, North Carolina on May 13, 1946, Ginny was a daughter of Leo and Iris Brunjes Simmons. She graduated from Winthrop University with a B.A. and M.A. degree with honors. Ginny worked in the Charlotte, North Carolina School System, and Thomson Georgia School System, University of South Carolina-Aiken, and Thomas Moore High School in Milwaukee.
Survivors include her parents of Williston, husband Harry J.A. Behrens, daughter, Katharina Behrens of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sons: Karl Behrens of Milwaukee and Harry Behrens, Jr. of Macon, Georgia, sister: Dr. Rebecca S. Weatherby of Chesterfield, S.C., brother: Dr. L. Ben Simmons of Wilmington, Delaware.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, 2 o'clock p.m. at the Williston United Methodist Church, Williston, S.C. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial in the Williston Cemetery.

CLARK, John
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of January 24, 2002, John G. "Jack" Clark, husband of Wanda Marie Brown Clark, residence, Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Clark are invited to attend the funeral services of the former Saturday at 10 o'clock in Asbury-St. James United Methodist Church. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL Friday between 5 and 7 o'clock.
Mr. Clark was born November 26, 1921 in Charleston, S.C., the son of John G. Clark and Estelle Mathis Clark. He was a retired Captain with the Charleston City Police Dept., Traffic Division. After his retirement he was employed as Assistant Supervisor with Charleston County School Guard System. He was a member of Asbury-St. James United Methodist Church. He served with the US Army/Air Corps during W.W.II.
He is survived by his wife of Charleston, S.C.; one son, Mark W. Clark and his wife Karen of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; one sister: Elma Clark Davis of Auburndale, Florida; two grandchildren: William Gainsley Clark and Matthew Connor Clark. He was predeceased by two sons, John Gainsley Clark, III and Timothy David Clark.
Memorials may be made to Asbury-St. James United Methodist Church, 754 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, S.C. 29403.

SMALLS, Laura
With regret we inform you that Mrs. Laura Smalls of 308 North Laural Street, Summerville, S.C. entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 23, 2002; the beloved wife of the late Mr. Henry Smalls; the beloved mother of Mr. Ronald Smalls (Elnor) of New York, Mr. Robert Smalls (Yvonne), and Mr. John E. Smalls (Mary) both of Summerville, S.C., Mr. Errol Leo Smalls of Charleston, S.C. and Mr. Stanley Jerome Smalls (Sandra) of Hineville, Ga.; the beloved sister of Mr. William Neat of Ranock, Va. The family will receive friends at the late residence. Funeral notice will be announced later by AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME. Phone 873-2310.

HAMILTON, JR., Isiah
The relatives and friends of Mr. Isiah Hamilton, Jr., are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, January 26, 2002, 2 p.m., at Central RMUE Church, 117 President St., Charleston, S.C. Interment, Sunset Memorial Gardens, N. Charleston, S.C.
Mr. Hamilton is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ledoris W. Hamilton, his sisters and brothers, Mrs. Willie Mae Gadsden, Mrs. Louise Lloyd, Mr. Frank Williams and Mr. Leroy Hamilton, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mr. Hamilton will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C., on Friday, January 25, 2002, from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. and at the church from 6 to 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.

WERTS, Annie
NEWBERRY, S.C. - Mrs. Annie Floyd Werts, 80, of 1126 Reeder Road, Bush River Section of Newberry County, wife of W. Tom Werts, died Thursday, January 24, 2002, at a Newberry hospital.
Mrs. Werts was born on May 5, 1921, in Silverstreet, a daughter of the late J. Guy and Minnie Davenport Floyd. She was retired from the Greenwood Mills, Joanna Plant. Mrs. Werts was a member of the Bush River Baptist Church and was a member of the Bush River Baptist Church and was a member of the WMU. She was a former Training Union Director, G.A. Director, and Sunday school teacher for the toddler class for many years.
Mrs. Werts is survived by her husband of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Tommie Ann Danielsen and Betsy W. and Ricky O. Chapman all of Newberry and Rachel W. and Ronald G. Gilmore of Summerville; and four grandchildren, Laura D. Cousins and Will Chapman, both of Newberry, Rachel V. Gilmore of Rome, Ga., and Jeannie Chapman of Charleston; and one great-grandson, Caleb McCain Gilmore of Rome, Ga. She was predeceased by a daughter, Minnie Elizabeth Werts; a son-in-law, Larry T. Danielsen; and a granddaughter, Kristy Danielsen.
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Werts will be conducted at 3 p.m., Saturday, January 26, 2002, at Bush River Baptist Church by the Rev. Glen Buie, Rev. Tommy Morrow, Rev. Tommy Daum and Rev. Arden Stewart. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 25, 2002, at the WHITAKER FUNERAL HOME. The family will be at the residence of Mrs. Tommie Ann Danielsen, 5262 Bush River Road, Newberry.
Memorials may be made to the Bush River Baptist Church, 8935 Bush River Road, Newberry, S.C. 29108.
Messages to the family may be sent via email to noes@whitakerfuneralhome.com.
WHITAKER FUNERAL HOME, 1704 College St., Newberry, is assisting the family.

PETIT, Elizabeth
Elizabeth von der Lieth Petit, 88, died on Friday, January 4, 2002 at a local nursing home. She was born January 25, 1913 in Charleston to the late Hugh Augustus von der Lieth and Lottie Marian Roberts von der Lieth. She was predeceased by her husband Lee Woodrow Petit. She was a graduate of Memminger Normal School for Girls, and a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Mrs. Petit was retired from F.W. Woolsworth Co. in Charleston and was formerly with Regal's Dept. Store and Pastime Amusement Co. She was a member of The Golden Fellowship Club and Quis Qui Auxiliary. She is survived by two sons, Richard Lee Petit, of Charleston and Stephen Caldwell Petit of Moncks Corner, S.C.; two grandchildren, Stephen Caldwell Petit, II of Charlotte, N.C. and Paige Marie Petit of Moncks Corner. Visitation will be Sunday, January 6, 2002 from 1-9 p.m. McAlsiter-Smith Funeral Home Downtown Chapel, 150 Wentworth Street, Charleston, S.C. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 7, 2002 at 11 a.m. in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 95 Folly Rd., Charleston, S.C., The Rev. Jospeh A. DiRaddo officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Bee's Ferry Manor, 2028 Bee's Ferry Road, Charleston, S.C. 29414 or Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 95 Folly Road, Charleston, S.C. 29407. MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME DOWNTOWN CHAPEL is assisting the Petit family.

LUCAS, Kae
Kae Lucas, 81, of Mt. Pleasant, wife of Warren J. Lucas died Thursday, January 24th at her residence. Born in Galveston, Tex. to the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis "Red" W. Weber. She was an author of children's stories, cookbooks, and military humor. She wrote and produced many musical shows for the U.S. Air Force and was also a consultant. She is survived by her husband, a son, Scott Lee Hays of Washington, S.C., two brothers, Lewis W. Weber of San Antonio, Tex., and Robert Weber of Dallas, Tex., one granddaughter, Jamie Kathryn Schulke. She was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Lynne Shulke. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 28th at Christ Our King Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave., N. Charleston, S.C. 29405. MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL is serving the Lucas family.

BISHOP, Jim
WALTERBORO - Dr. Jim Bishop, M.D., 57, of 330 Wintergreen Road died Friday at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Tuesday, at the chapel of the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.
Dr. Bishop was born in Greenville, a son of Ethel Mae Coleman Bishop Owens and the late Ralph James Bishop, Sr. He was a graduate of Blue Ridge High School and of North Greenville Junior College. He was a 1968 graduate of Clemson University, where he graduated with high honors as a history major. He taught at Berea High School from 1968 until 1973. He was a 1979 graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina, where he received his doctorate degree. He practiced medicine fore 12 years at Orangeburg Regional Hospital and at Colleton Medical Center. He had a private practice for ten years in Ehrhardt and Walterboro. He was a former EMS Director for Colleton County.
Surviving in addition to his mother of Greenville are his wife, Gail Parham Bishop, daughters, Whitney Bishop of Walterboro and Lori Williams of Summerville, a son, Ralph James Bishop, III, of Goose Creek, daughters, Amee Meetze of Walterboro, Tracey Bishop of Anderson, Lynn Bishop and Amber Murdaugh, both of Walterboro, a son, Jeff Bishop of Anderson, daughter, Camile Contreras of Ladson, three brothers, Richard Bishop, Bill Bishop, and Roger Bishop, all of Greenville, an aunt, Beatrice Coleman of Greenville, and 17 grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Sunday, at the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.

CHUBB, G.Heyward
B.P.O. ELKS LODGE #242: THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS are invited to attend the funeral services of our late member G. Heyward Chubb on Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 12:00 p.m. in Carolina Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
By Order Of:
LeRoy Baker, Sr., Exalted Ruler
Horace E. Miller, Jr., Sec.

TARVER, Angeles
Angeles S. Tarver, 80, of Mexico City and Mount Pleasant, S.C., widow of Benjamin Marcus Tarver, died Tuesday, January 22, 2002, in a local hospital. Mrs. Tarver was born in Mexico City, Mexico, the daughter of Jose Sanudo and Dolores Andrade Sanudo. She attended Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, Texas. A loving housewife and mother, she divided her time with her daughters in Mt. Pleasant and Columbia, S.C.; and Laurenberg, N.C. Mrs. Tarver was a Catholic and regularly attended Christ Our King Catholic Church in Mt. Pleasant. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Tarver are invited to attend a Wake Service 3 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2002, at MC-ALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 Rifle Range Road, 884-3833, where visitors may call one hour prior to service. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Survivors include one son, Benjamin Marcus Tarver of Mexico City, Mexico; three daughters, Georgia T. Schlau, Mt. Pleasant; Dolly T. Brown, Laurenburg, N.C.; Katherine T. Abbot, Columbia, S.C.; six grandchildren, James T. Abbot, Charlotte, N.C.; Robin A. Eubanks and Katherine M. Abbott, Columbia, S.C.; Edward J. Sidenstricker, Laurenburg, N.C.; Robert P. Schlau and Benjamin Marcus Schlau, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. There are four great-grandchildren, Angeles Tillie Eubanks, Samuel Abbott Eubanks, Katherine T. Abbot, and Elizabeth Curry Abbot. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, 267 Calhoun Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401.

GREEN, Annette
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 25, 2002, Mrs. Annette S. Green, beloved wife of Mr. William Green, mother of Pastor Sonia McNeil (Tony) and Ms. Georgette Sherald. Late residence, 1589 Westwood Dr., Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348, or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.

HENDRICK, Gerald
The relatives and friends of Gerald R. "Randy" Hendrick are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2002 in the JAMES A. MCALISTER CHAPEL, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Rd., Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365.

KING, SR., William
Entered into eternal rest on Friday morning, January 25, 2002, at his residence, 911 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, S.C., Mr. William Henry King, Sr. He is the devoted husband of Mrs. Claramel B. King; father of Mr. William H. King, Jr., Mrs. Marcell K. Washington and Mrs. Carmeletta Russell; brother of Mrs. Gertrude Wright, Mrs. Rosetta Ramsey, Mrs. Earthalee Ferguson and Mrs. Mary Frances Wilson (Edward); brother-in-law of Mr. William H. Brown (Lelia) and Mr. Kenneth Brown. Funeral notice later. Arrangements have been entrusted to DOROTHY'S HOME FOR FUNERALS. (843) 722-0268.

WARDLAW, JR., Charles
ABBEVILLE - Charles W. Wardlaw, Jr., 49, of 120 Harrisburg St., husband of Veretha Hill-Wardlaw, died Friday, January 25, 2002, at an Abbeville hospital.
Born in Abbeville, he was a son of Charlie and Janie Wardlaw. A member of St. James A.M.E. Church and an Alumni of JS Wright High School.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Brandon Wardlaw of Abbeville and Charles W. Wardlaw, III, of Orangeburg; two brothers, James Andy Wardlaw and Vernon Dennis of Abbeville; two sisters, Donna W. Reese of Lancaster, S.C., and Kimberly Wardlaw of Columbia, S.C.
Services will be announced by ABBEVILLE AND WHITE MORTUARY, which is in charge. 1-877-280-6611.

RIZER, David
BENNETS POINT - Mr. David Gary Rizer, 17, of 14995 Bennetts Point Road, died Friday. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, at Glendale Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Jim Lewis officiating and directed by the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home.
Mr. Rizer was born in Colleton County, a son of Mickie Robertson Rizer and the late George Gary Rizer, III. He attended St. Jude's Episcopal Church and had recently graduated from Willou Gray Academy in Columbia.
Surviving in addition to his mother of Bennetts Point are, two brothers, Derrick Rizer of Warrior, Ala., and DeWayne Rizer of Bennetts Point, a half-broher, Chris Rizer of Maine, a half-sister, Sherri Rizer of Atlanta, Ga., his paternal grandmother, Ottie Lee "Totsie" Rizer of Walterboro, and his maternal grandparents, Van and Sue Robertson of Warrior, Ala.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Saturday, at the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the David Gary Rizer Memorial Fund, c/o P.O. Drawer 50, Walterboro, S.C. 29488.

CROMLEY, Marguerite
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of January 24, 2002, Marguerite Platt Cromley, widow of Heyward C. Cromley. Residence, Columbia, S.C. The relatives and friends of Marguerite Platt Cromley are invited to attend her graveside funeral services in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Columbia, S.C., Sunday afternoon, January 27, 2002 at 2 o'clock. Friends may call at Dunbar Funeral Home, Divine Street Chapel, Columbia, S.C., Saturday evening from 7 until 9 o'clock. Arrangements by J. HENRY STURH, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL.
Mrs. Cromley was born in Charleston, S.C., the daughter of Lucius F. Platt, Sr. and Annabell Chaplin Platt. She was a retired bookkeeper with James Battery Company in Columbia, S.C. She attended Ravenwood Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Rice Business College. She was a past worthy Matron of the Carolina chapter of The Order of The Eastern Star.
Surviving are two brothers: Lucius Platt of Meggett, S.C. and Walter Platt of Charleston, S.C.; one niece, Shirley Murray of North Charleston, S.C.; two nephews, Luke and Terry Platt of Meggett, S.C.; one sister-in-law, Doris Odom of North Augusta, S.C.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Ravenwood Baptist Church, 3545 Raven Hill Road, Columbia, S.C. 29206.

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