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South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920

LAFAYETTE, Mary Jane
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 20, 2001, Mrs. Mary Jane (Dollen) Lafayette, beloved wife of Mr. Leon Alonzo LaFayette, mother of Dec. Tony McNeil (Pastor Sonia), Leona V. Spear, Alonzo L. LaFayette, Jr. (Emma), Evang. Veronica McCoy (Alvin) and Barney A. LaFayette (Rabina), sister of Mrs. Charlotte Smalls, Mrs. Albertha Deas (James) and Mr. Robert Gilliard (Susan), sister-in-law of Mrs. Rosa Lee Walker (James), Ms. Louise Truesdale, Ms. Mary Green, Mrs. Martha Johnson, Ms. Daisy Chavis and Mr. Joseph LaFayette. Late residence, 2138 Shrimp Rd., James Island, SC. Funeral notice later. Friends may call at PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 115 5th Ave., Maryville, 571-2300.

RIZER, Gary
BENNETTS POINT - Mr. George Gary Rizer, III, 55, of 14995 Bennetts Point Road, died Monday. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Glendale Memorial cemetery with Rev. Gerald Mabry officiating and directed by the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOME.
Mr. Rizer was born in Columbia, a son of Ottie Lee "Totsy" Ramsey Rizer and the late George Gary Rizer, Jr. He was an employee with Emcompass Technologies, a member of the SC National Guard, a Mason and a member of the Green Pond Fire Department.
Surviving in addition to his mother of Walterboro are his wife, Mickie Robertson Rizer, sons, Derrick Rizer of Warrior, Alabama, DeWayne Rizer and David Rizer, both of Bennetts Point, and Chris Rizer of Maine, a daughter, Sherri Rizer of Atlanta, Georgia, a sister, Ruth Rizer of Walterboro, a brother, Homer Rizer of Bennetts Point, and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Allen Rizer.

SMYLY, Eugene
RUFFIN - Eugene W. Smyly, 85, a retired welder at Charleston Naval Shipyard, died Tuesday at a local Charleston hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Chapel of the FRED PARKER FUNERAL HOME, conducted by Rev. Ed Stiltz and Rev. David Cox. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Smyly was born January 10, 1916 in Ruffin, a son of the late Charles Stephens Smyly and Phoebie Williams Smyly. He was a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church and a former member of the official board. He was past worshipful master of Bells Masonic Lodge #236 A.F.M. and had recently received his 60 year pin. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having served in Italy and Austria. He was the recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
Surviving are his wife, Mary G. Smyly of Ruffin; two daughters, Gloria S. Valentine of Ruffin and Donna S. Myrick of Ulmer; a brother, Richard Smyly of Barnwell; three sisters, Lenora S. Keegan and Phoebie S. Phillips both of Walterboro and Shirley S. Lawhon of the Isle of Palms, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to St. Johns United Methodist Church, Ruffin, SC.

FRYE, SR., Howard
The relatives and friends of Master Sgt. Howard F. Frye, Sr., US Air Force, Ret., of Bonneau, SC, are invited to attend his funeral services, 11:00 AM this Wednesday morning, Nov. 21, 2001, at the Graveside in the Bonneau Baptist cemetery. Interment will follow. Directed by DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER.

SHAW, JR., Cupid
The relatives and friends of Mr. Cupid Shaw, Jr, those of his daughter, Amy S. Bannister (Vincent), parents, Rev. C.C. Shaw and Mrs. Anna Lee P. Shaw, sisters, Linda Harrison (Rev. J.P.), Connie S. Dallas, Chandrekah Smith (Alphonso), Lessley Shuler (Herbert), Ann, Angela and Nicole Shaw, brothers, James (Louise), Jerome, Leon, Hershal (Janice) and Sidney Shaw (Brenda) and other relatives are invited to attend his funeral services, Today Wednesday, November 21, 2001, 12 Noon in St. James AME Church, Wando, SC. Remains to the church 11:AM. Interment, Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by PASLEY'S MORTUARY, 1115 5TH Ave., Maryville, 571-2300.

COAXUM, Louise
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of Monday, November 19, 2001, Mrs. Louise Steed "Lou" Coaxum. Residence 7175 Hwy. 17, North Awendaw, S.C. She was the widow of Mr. Charles Clayton Coaxum. She was the devoted mother of Ms. Alberta Steed, Mr. Richard Steed (Elviria), Ms. Patricia Coaxum, Ms. Diane Coaxum and Mrs. Tonya Singleton (Isaac). The late Ms. Viola Steed, Ms. Catherine Coaxum and Mr. Vincent "Skipper" Steed. The adopted mother of Mrs. Alvenia Frazier (Eddie), Mrs. Sarah Ann Drayton, Mr. Isaiah Manigault (Cristina), Mr. Charles Manigault, Mr. Harold Steed (Nancy), Ms. Barbara Green, Ms. Vermateen Mitchell and Mr. Bobbie Steed. The loving sister of Mrs. Bernice Coaxum, W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL, Awendaw Chapel, 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C. Will announce funeral service. 881-4920 or 1-800-924-5659. Or you may e-mail a memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.

McEVOY, Kasey
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of November 20, 2001, Kasey Evett McEvoy, daughter of Arthur Parsons McEvoy and Peggy Kay Timmons McEvoy. Residence, Johns Island, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McEvoy are invited to attend the funeral services of their daughter, Kasey McEvoy, in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, Friday afternoon, November 23, 2001, at 2 o'clock. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel, Thursday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
She was a student at Stiles Point.
Surviving are her parents of Johns Island, S.C.; paternal grandmother, Betty Schwarz of Johns Island, S.C.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Childrens Hospital Fund, c/o SpinaBifida Clinic MUSC, 59 Bee St., Charleston, S.C. 29407.

WHITMAN, James
ANDREWS - Rev. James H. Whitman, 79, died Tuesday, November 20, 2001, at a Georgetown health care center.
Rev. Whitman was born in Elberton, Ga., on June 21, 1922, a son of the late Clifton Gary Whitman and Eula Lee Holmes Whitman. He was an Army veteran of World War II and participated in the invasion of Normandy. Rev. Whitman was an ordained minister of the Church of God and served as pastor from 1953 to 1983. He was pastor in a number of churches in S.C. and retired from Leslie Church of God in 1983. Rev. Whitman moved to Andrews in 1983 and was a member of Andrews Church of God.
Surviving are, his wife, Pearl Howard Richardson Whitman of Andrews; a son, James H. Whitman, Jr., of Heath Springs; three daughters, Gloria W. Herring of Washington, Miriam W. Humphries of Soldotna, Alaska, Donna W. McFaddin of Rock Hill; a step-son, Jeffrey Richardson of Pawley's Island; three brothers, Leroy Whitman of Florida, Rev. Clifton Whitman of North, and Coleman Whitman of Harrisburg, N.C.; six sisters, Gladys Moore, Hazel Campbell, and Sylvine Kawen, all of Iva, Thelma Howard and Parnice Anderson, both of Anderson, and Christine Anderson of Miss.; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and four step-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon, November 24, 2001, at 2 o'clock at Andrews Church of God. Officiating will be the Rev. Dr. Harold O. Downing and the Rev. Thomas W. Wallace, II. Burial will follow in Andrews Memorial cemetery under the direction of the Andrews Chapel of MAYER FUNERAL HOME.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Friday evening, November 23, 2001, from 6 until 8 o'clock.
The family suggests memorials to the Andrews Church of God Building Fund, 310 North Morgan Ave., Andrews, S.C. 29510.

KARAPIPARIS, Jerry
The relatives and friends of Mr. Jerry Karapiparis, widower of Georgia Manos Karapiparis, are invited to attend his funeral services in the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Wednesday at 1 o'clock. Memorials may be made to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Race St., Charleston, S.C. 29403. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

WATSON, JR., William
The relatives and friends of Colonel William R. and Mrs. Dolly Watson, Jr., are invited to attend the funeral service of the former, Wednesday, 12 noon, with full military honors, at the graveside in Magnolia cemetery, Charleston. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Memorials are suggested to be donated to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Suite 504, North Charleston, S.C. 29406.

CRANE, Ocie
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of November 19, 2001, Ocie Bell Bryson Crane, widow of Edgar Alphonso Crane. Residence, North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, Friday morning, November 23, 2001, at 11 o'clock. Interment, Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral chapel this (Wendesday) evening from 6 until 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Crane was born July 8, 1906, in Jackson County, N.C., the daughter of William Coleman Bryson and Delitha Holland Bryson. She was a member of Remount Baptist Church and a former Sunday school teacher there.
Surviving is a son, William E. Crane of North Charleston, S.C.; four daughters, Elise C. Norris, Patricia Ann C. Hucks, Doris C. Goodson all of North Charleston, S.C., and Betty Sue C. Lindenburg of Holly Hill, S.C.; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

RODGERS, Robert
The relatives and friends of Robert Blair Rodgers are invited to attend his graveside funeral services in St. James Episcopal Churchyard, Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Churchyard, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock. Memorials may be made to St. James Episcopal Church Rectors Discretionary Fund, 1872 Camp Road, Charleston, S.C. 29412. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

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