O'HAGEN, Helen
Helen Louise Wilken O'Hagan, beloved widow of John Joseph O'Hagan and cherished mother of Helen W. O'Hagan of New York and Charleston, Kathleen O. Blanchard and her husband Paul of Charleston and John J. O'Hagan, Jr., and his wife Hasel of Birmingham, died peacefully at her residence on Saturday, April 27, 2002. Mrs. O'Hagan was born on Sunday, March 8, 1908, in Charleston, a daughter of Herman J.H. Wilken and Zoraida Falls Wilken. She attended Charleston area schools and graduated from Memminger High School for Girls. Mrs. O'Hagan worked for a time at Read & Read Realtors, enjoyed playing bridge and was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church for many years. Included among her survivors are six grandchildren, Paul E. Blanchard, Jr., of San Francisco, Calif., Helaine B. Christy of Cocoa Beach, Fla., John J. O'Hagan, III, of Birmingham, Ala., David C. O'Hagan of Tallahassee, Fla., Kathleen O. Hennessy of Birmingham, Ala., Frank V. O'Hagan of Jonas Ridge, N.C., and seven great-grandchildren. The relatives and friends of Helen W. O'Hagan are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery. Visitors may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., on Tuesday evening for a Vigil Service at 6 p.m., and the family will receive friends until 8 p.m. Please make memorial contributions to St. Mary's Restoration Fund, 89 Hasell St., Charleston, S.C. 29401. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC.
BRIGHT, Joseph
Entered into eternal rest the evening of April 27, 2002, Mr. Joseph Bright, beloved uncle of Ms. Veradell Holback, Ms. Evon Foxworth and Mr. Christopher Tolbert (Sondra). Late residence 9-C Cunnington St., Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING'S CHARLESTON HEIGHTS CHAPEL, 2704 Meeting Street Road, Charleston Heights, S.C. 722-3348 or 744-2545 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.
SMITH, Shirley
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Shirley Doyle Smith, those of her husband, Jimmy Smith, children, Jimmy Lee Smith, Virgil Richardson, Keisha Doyle, Virgil Doyle and Ali Doyle, sisters, Rosenna Oliver, Helen Ward, Dorothy Burden and Ida Mae Jackson, brothers, Ernest Doyle, Nathaniel Doyle and Oliver Doyle are invited to attend her funeral services on Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 1 p.m. in William A. Holmes Memorial Chapel, 2336 Meeting Street, North Charleston, S.C. Interment Johnson Cemetery. Visitation with the family on Monday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
BROWN, Gardenia
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Gardenia Brown, those of her children, Deborah Davis, Michael K. Brown, Saundra C. Brown and Gyselle Sanders are invited to attend her funeral service on Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, 7396 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, S.C. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family on Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
MCCOLL, Alice
COLUMBIA - Services for Mrs. Alice Williams McColl, 87, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday in Red Bluff Cemetery, Cilo, S.C. Memorials may be made to Hebron United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 337, Clio, S.C. 29525. WHITNER-EVANS FUNERAL HOME, Bennettsville, is in charge.
Mrs. McColl, widow of Hugh Glenn McColl, died Saturday. Born in Marion County, she was a daughter of the late Andrew J. and Theodosia Gasque Williams. She was a graduate of Strayer College in Washington, D.C. and was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church.
Surviving are sons, Hugh G. McColl, of Lexington, Andrew McColl, of McLean, Va., daughters, Claire M. Palmer, of Summerville, and Lucy McColl, of Charleston, and 4 granddaughters.
MCCURDY, Catherine
Catherine Layton McCurdy, age 95, died on Saturday, April 27th in Charleston. She had been in declining health for the past 6 months.
She was born in Marion, S.C. on March 31, 1907 to the late David Albert Layton and Mary Elizabeth Berry Layton. She was a graduate in Nutritional Sciences of the Kellogg Institute and the University of Michigan (1927). Following her education she worked at the Polyclinic and the Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. She returned to South Carolina to work at the Saudners Memorial Hospital in Florence where she met her future husband, the late William Barclay McCurdy. After the death of her husband, in 1979, Mrs. McCurdy moved to Charleston, residing for many years in the Ashley House. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a life member of the Ladies Benevolent Society, a board member of the Florence Crittenton Home of Charleston and the Bethel Methodist Church. Catherine McCurdy is best remembered as one with a positive attitude about life and a friend to young people. She was constantly optimistic and inspired her family and friends to be the same. Kindness was her guiding principal. She stayed intellectually involved in her field well ahead of the current trends on vitamins and neutriceuticals.
She had two sons, the late Dr. William Barclay McCurdy, Jr. of Camden, and his widow, Olga Lanoway McCurdy, and Dr. Robert Layton McCurdy of Charleston, and his wife, Gwen Atkinson McCurdy; 6 grandchildren, Nancy McCurdy Stevenson of Columbia, William Barclay McCurdy III of Charleston, Emily McCurdy Denneny of Charlotte, Robert Lanoway McCurdy of Columbia, Robert Layton McCurdy, Jr. of San Francisco, and David Barclay McCurdy of Charleston; 3 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a graveside service in Florence on Wednesday at 3 p.m., at Mt. Hope Cemetery, and a memorial service in Charleston at a time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts to the Bishop Gadsden Resident Assistance Fund, Bishop Gadsden, One Gadsden Way, Charleston, S.C. 29412. RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME of Marion is in charge of arrangements.
CHIZEK, Charles
Charles T. Chizek, 83, of Mt. Pleasant formerly of Chicago died Friday, April 26 at a local nursing home. Born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Lawrence and Maude Costley Chizek. Mr. Chizek was a former chauffer driver for funeral homes in the Chicago area. He enjoyed going for walks and walking dogs in his neighborhood. Mr. Chiznek is survived by two daughters, Donna Graybill of Mt. Pleasant, and Deanna Donnelly of Clarkston, Washington, a brother, Lewis Chizek of Richardson, Texas, and four grandchildren, Debra Turner of Charleston, Dawn Szymas of Grandhaven, Michigan, Tina Kirkland and Tara Graybill both of Mt. Pleasant. Six great-grandchildren also survive Mr. Chizek. The family will receive friends 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, at MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home at 3 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the Chizek family by going to www.mcalister-smith.com.
GODFREY, William
DORCHESTER - William Rhett Godfrey, age 41, of 221 Sprucewood Dr. died Friday, April 26 in the Charleston Medical University Hospital.
He was born in Laurens County and was the son of Helen Rochester Godfrey of Laurens and the late Haskell W. (Hack) Godfrey.
Mr. Godfrey was a graduate of Clemson University, member of the ALPHA GAMMA RHO fraternity and a former IPTAY member. He was formerly employed in Golf Course maintenance and was a member of Springdale United Methodist Church in Clinton.
He is survived by his wife, Tracey Whitmire Godfrey of the home; one daughter, Amanda Kaye Godfrey and one son, Joshua William Godfrey both of the home; his mother, Helen R. Godfrey of Laurens; two sisters, Juanita N. Sanders and Joyce N. Finley both of Clinton.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Laurens.
The family will receive friends Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital, 950 W. Faris Rd., Greenville, S.C., 29605.
The family will be at the home of hismother, Helen Godfrey, 52 Scout Hut Rd., Laurens.
GRAY FUNERAL HOME of Laurens is in charge of the arrangements.
PLAYER, Dan
ANDREWS - Dan Vernon Player, 69, of the Spring Gulley community, died Saturday, April 27, 2002, at Georgetown Memorial Hospital.
Funeral service will be 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2002, at the Spring Gulley Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church Cemetery, directed by ANDREWS CHAPEL OF MCKENZIE FUNERAL HOME.
Visitation will be 7-9, Monday, April 29, 2002, at the funeral home.
Mr. Player was born December 23, 1932, in Williamsburg County, a son of Daniel E. Player and Elizabeth McConnell Player. He was retired sales clerk for Swinnie Supply and was a security guard for Sampit Lumber Co. He was a member of the Bloomingvale Pentecostal Holiness Church.
He is predeceased by a daughter, Julie P. Goude.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Mrs. Victoria M. Player of Andrews, are three sons, Vernon Player and John Player of Andrews, Larry Player of Bonneau; three brothers, Charles Player and Perry Player both of Andrews, Ronald Player of Russellville; three sisters, Joanne P. Howard of Russellville, Leila P. Robinson of Rocky Mount, N.C., and Christine P. Strickland of Goose Creek; 10 grandchildren.
JOYNER, Elvie
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Elvie B. Joyner are invited to attend her graveside funeral service at Pioneer Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery, Monday afternoon, April 29, 2002 at 3 o'clock. Arrangements by RUSSELL FUNERAL CHAPEL, Moncks Corner.
MERCER, Mizpah
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of April 26, 2002, Mizpah Porter Mercer, retired Licensed Professional Nurse, residence, Charleston, S.C. Private graveside service will be conducted in Oak Grove Methodist Cemetery, Georgetown, S.C.
Ms. Mercer was born July 27, 1910 in Georgetown County, S.C., a daughter of James Marion Porter and Maggie Smith Porter.
She is survived by her daughter, Sarah M. Lanier of Charleston, S.C., one sister, Marquerite Beasley of Farnham, Va., two grandsons, Douglas Mercer Lanier of Portsmouth, N.H., and David Lathan Lanier of Atlanta, Ga., one granddaughter, Patricia L. Granfield of Charlotte, N.C. and three great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Canterbury House, 175 Market Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.
WHITE, Robert
The relatives and friends of Robert Joseph White are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial Monday, April 29, 2002 in Christ Our King Catholic Church at 1:00 o’clock. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Lupus Foundation of America, P.O. Box 1427, Easley, SC 29641.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
SMALLWOOD, Janie
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Smallwood are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL this (Monday) morning, April 29, 2002 at 11 o'clock. Entombment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Summerville Chapter #143, O.E.S., Special Stars Committee, c/o Patricia Cox, Secretary, 65 University Drive, Ladson, S.C. 29456.
MITCHELL, Beulah
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Beulah Mitchell and those of her children, Sarah Butler (Melvin), Isaiah Mitchell (Marie), Elnora Roper (George), John Mitchell (Geneva), Paul Mitchell, Shirley Robinson (Joe), Alfred Mitchell and Martha Frasier (Christopher), grands, great-grands, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services on Wednesday, May 1, 2002, 1:30 p.m. at Salem Presbyterian Church, USA, 5591 Maybank Highway, Wadmalaw Island, S.C. Rev. Robert Lee Capers, officiating. Interment: Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Remains will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends may call/visit WALKER'S MORTUARY after 3 p.m. today (Tuesday). Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "Chapel of Peace," 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, S.C. Phone 559-0341.
O'NEIL, Sam
The relatives and friends of Mr. Samuel (Sam) O'Neil those of his wife, Mrs. Olivia Chisolm O'Neil, son, Mr. Samuel O'Neil, Jr., sister, Mrs. Lucille Holback, brother, Mr. Willie O'Neil, cousin, Ms. Catherine Asby and father-in-law, Mr. George Chisolm, Sr., are invited to attend his funeral services on Wednesday, May 1, 2002, 1 p.m. at Charity AME Church, 2093 Cainhoy Road, Huger, S.C. Minister Isaac Grant, eulogist. Friends may call at FIELDING CHARLESTON HEIGHTS CHAPEL, 744-2545 or 1-800-290-5954. Remains to the church 6 p.m. Tuesday where the family will be receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to he church 12 noon Wednesday. Interment, Churchyard.
BURTON, Dianna
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Dianna M. Burton, those of her husband, Mr. Frizel C. Burton, sisters, Mamie R. Turner, Virginia Culton (Robert), and Viola R. Wright, mother-in-law, Mrs. Yetta Burton, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles-in-law, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and a special first cousin, Annie Bell Richards and other relatives are invited to attend her funeral services Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at 1 p.m. at Edisto Presbyterian Church, Edisto Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. Remains to Wallingford Presbyterian Church, King and Sumter Streets on Tuesday at 6 p.m. The family will be receiving friends at Wallingford Presbyterian Church from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Remains to Edisto Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 12 noon. Interment, Churchyard.
MILLER, Terry
With regret, we inform you that Mr. Terry Bernard Miller of 178 Coca Cola Road entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 29, 2002. The beloved son of Mrs. Mary Lee Miller and the late Mr. Curtis M. Miller, Sr., the beloved brother of Mr. Curtis L. Miller, Jr. Ms. Wanda F. Miller, and Mrs. Mary L. Cobbs. The beloved nephew of Mrs. Eartha Lee Washington (Raymond), Mr. J.B. Miller and Mrs. Jannie Lee Pearson (Walter) all of Ridgeville, S.C. Funeral notice will be announced later by AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME.
O'HAGAN, Helen
Helen Louise Wilken O'Hagan, beloved widow of John Joseph O'Hagan and cherished mother of Helen W. O'Hagan of New York and Charleston, Kathleen O. Blanchard and her husband Paul of Charleston and John J. O'Hagan, Jr., and his wife Hasel of Birmingham, died peacefully at her residence on Saturday, April 27, 2002. Mrs. O'Hagan was born on Sunday, March 8, 1908, in Charleston, a daughter of Herman J.H. Wilken and Zoraida Falls Wilken. She attended Charleston area schools and graduated from Memminger High School for Girls. Mrs. O'Hagan worked for a time at Read & Read Realtors, enjoyed playing bridge and was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church for many years. Included among her survivors are six grandchildren, Paul E. Blanchard, Jr., of San Francisco, Calif., Helaine B. Christy of Cocoa Beach, Fla., John J. O'Hagan, III, of Birmingham, Ala., David C. O'Hagan of Tallahassee, Fla., Kathleen O. Hennessy of Birmingham, Ala., Frank V. O'Hagan of Jonas Ridge, N.C., and seven great-grandchildren. The relatives and friends of Helen W. O'Hagan are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery. Visitors may call at the JAMES A. MCALISTER FUNERAL HOME, 1620 SAVANNAH HWY., on Tuesday evening for a Vigil Service at 6 p.m., and the family will receive friends until 8 p.m. Please make memorial contributions to St. Mary's Restoration Fund, 89 Hasell St., Charleston, S.C. 29401. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC.
HAYES, Emma
MYRTLE BEACH - Emma Gertrude "Nana" Nance Moody Hayes, age 88, of Oak St. died Monday, April 29, 2002 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
Mrs. Hayes was born March 27, 1914 in Horry County, a daughter of the late Daniel Wayne and Mary Ellen Todd Nance. She devoted her life to serving God and serving others. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Myrtle Beach, the Mary Hope Miller Sunday School Class.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Curtis R. Moody, Sr. and H.H. "Cap" Hayes, step-son, Jimmy Hayes, sisters, Evelyn Benton and Virginia Cooper and a brother Donnie Nance, Sr.
Surviving are her son, Curtis R. Moody and wife Catherine of Charleston, daughters, Lenelle Herring and husband John of Marion and Francine Hayes of Florence, sisters, Esther Gray and Marjorie Benton both of Myrtle Beach and Sarah Watts of Murrells Inlet, brothers, Tom Nance of Hartsville, John Nance and Donnie Nance, Jr. both of Myrtle Beach, 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at First Baptist Church of Myrtle Beach with Dr. Wayne Brown and Dr. Carl Compton officiating. Burial will follow in Bermuda Cemetery in the Bermuda Community in Dillon County at 5:00 p.m., directed by GOLDFINCH FUNERAL HOME, BEACH CHAPEL.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to services in the fellowship hall at First Baptist Church of Myrtle Beach. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Mission Fund, 401 N. Kings Hwy. or Bermuda Baptist Church of Dillon.
NEAL, Ida
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Ida Neal, those of her children, Rev. John H. (Evang. Rosa A.) Milligan and Mrs. Mary Alice (Peter) Milligan-Miller are invited to attend her funeral service on Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at 12 noon in New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 2900 Appleton Ave., North Charleston, S.C. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 at the funeral home. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
