Obituaries Oct. 30, 2024
James George ‘Jim’ Henshaw
PAGELAND – Mr. James George “Jim” Henshaw, age 82, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. A funeral mass was held at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 26, 2024 in the chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 725 Deese St. Monroe, NC by Pastor Benjamin A. Roberts. The family will greet friends immediately following mass in the church chapel. A committal service will be held on Saturday at 1:00 PM in the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery, Pageland, SC by Brent Taylor.
Mr. Henshaw was born April 26, 1942 in Nanty Glo, PA the son of the late James Irvin and Joesphine Lesniak Henshaw. Jim was a veteran of the United States Army who, following his service, retired from Pageland Screen Printers. Mr. Henshaw was a faithful member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. He was also a member and supporter of the American Legion. Mr. Henshaw spent many years caring for his wife, Martha. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and doing crafts with her.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Henshaw was also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Watts Henshaw; son, Allen Henshaw; and sister, Barbara Grosik.
Survivors include his siblings, Mary Margaret Henshaw of Nanty Glo, PA, Dennis Henshaw of PA, Patricia Henshaw of PA, Joan (Joseph) Noonan of MD, Elisabeth (John) Sporcich of WI, Ann (Thomas) Bellino of VA, Christine (Adam) Roberts of HI; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; and special friends, Mark (Tammy) Arrington of Pageland, SC.
Memorials can be made to the Highpoint Fire Department, Po Box 164, Pageland, SC 29728; or to the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 725 Deese St. Monroe, NC 28112.
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Henshaw family.
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David Junior Johnson
CHESTERFIELD – Mr. David Junior Johnson was born May 15, 1943 to the late Willie and Jennie Johnson in Chesterfield SC. He entered the presence of the Lord and transitioned from his earthly life to his eternal life on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.
He was united in holy matrimony to Myrtle Lee Rivers on October 23, 1964. David was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend. He started working at an early age and was a dedicated hardworking man throughout his life. David was well known and loved by many people. He was a provider for his family, making sure they were always taken care of. He enjoyed the simple things in life such as dancing, rolling dice and dipping snuff. He left a legacy never to be forgotten for his family and friends.
With hearts full of gratitude, he leaves to cherish precious memories; his loving wife, Myrtle Lee Johnson of nearly sixty years; two sons, David (Shirlean) Johnson of Chesterfield SC, John Gary Johnson (Charlene) of Ruby SC; seven daughters, Debbie Ann (Germaine) Wilson of Cheraw SC, Sandra Dee, Lee Ann Johnson of Chesterfield SC, Sheila Elaine (Alvin) Flemming of Patrick SC, Vickie Lynn, Renae Annette Johnson ( James), Sierra Denise Johnson (Matthew) all of Chesterfield SC; two sisters, Lauretta Merriman of Chesterfield SC, Gennie Wardrett of Charlotte NC; one brother, Raymond Johnson of Charlotte NC; one brother-in-law Ulyesse Rivers of Chesterfield SC; four sisters-in-law, Mary Johnson, Roberta Lewis of Chesterfield SC, Louise Evans and Betty Lou Hicks of New Haven, Connecticut, one special grandson Alvin Antonio Wilson; twenty-one grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; two special nieces, Shirley Jean Merriman and Sheila Ann Johnson; three special friends of the family, Carolyn Burch, Laysia Strong, Saquanna Grant and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, various family members and friends.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his daughter, Shirley Ann Johnson, his grandson Anthony Dewayne Johnson and a great-grandson, Josiah Johnson, seven brothers, Randy, Robert, Billy, William Perry, Albert, Dove and James Johnson, seven sisters, Ida Mae, Minnie, Berniece, Pearl Mae, Willie Mae, Linda and Elizabeth Johnson.
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Margaret Anne Plettinger Mitchell
CHERAW – Margaret Anne Plettinger Mitchell came into this world on March 13, 1960 in Sherman, TX as the first child of Will Gordon Plettinger, Jr and Lucile Stroud Plettinger. As a youngster, Margaret spent much of her time with her head in a book.
As the family moved from Texas to Mississippi to Louisiana, Iowa, Missouri and then again to Louisiana, Margaret always had a friend in her books. She graduated from Crowley High School in 1978 and ventured off to the top of a mountain to attend the University of the South in Sewanee, TN. In addition to her coursework, Margaret volunteered as an EMT with the local fire department. This did not prevent her from graduating Cum Laude with a BA in Psychology (’82). Wanting to further her education, Margaret returned to Louisiana and earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Tulane University (’83). Then off she went into the working world, putting her skills to work in several areas of vocation. While living in Charlotte, NC, Margaret met Robert B. Mitchell. The two were married September 24, 1994 at Grace Episcopal Church in St. Francisville, LA. Margaret and Bob settled in Cheraw, SC where Margaret became the Executive Director of the Chesterfield County Coordinating Council. She received the 2019 Award of Excellence from the South Carolina Office of Rural Health presented to an individual whose efforts made a notable contribution to health, healthcare, or a healthcare delivery system in rural South Carolina.
Margaret and Bob loved to travel and attended at least one Penn State and LSU football game most seasons for many years. Margaret was very active in the Episcopal Church throughout her life, but especially at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Cheraw serving on Vestry, Altar Guild, Needlepoint Committee, and as a member of Episcopal Church Women. She was an active member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and served as an AARP Tax Aide and CCCC Food Share volunteer. Margaret enjoyed serving in the Jr. League in several cities where she lived. Margaret’s greatest joy, though, was family and friends and doting on her nieces and nephews. Her beautiful selfless example of servanthood life ended October 25, 2024.
Margaret is survived by her husband, Bob; father, Will; sister, Kathy Plettinger Kane (Tim); Mother-in-Law, Doris C. Mitchell; Brothers-in-Law Bradley J. Mitchell (Julie) and John C. Mitchell (Kim); Nieces and Nephews James Kane (Matt), Madeleine Andermann (Daniel), Hadley Mitchell Christiaen (Maxim), Benjamin Mitchell, and Evan Mitchell; Great Nieces Harper Andermann and Linnea Christiaen; Godchild, Erica Dupuis; and special friends Caroline Conlon and Nan Nevinskas.
Margaret was predeceased by her mother, Lucy, and her brother, Lee S. Plettinger.
Visitation will take place Saturday, November 2, 2024 at St. David’s Episcopal Church, Cheraw from 9:30am to 11:00am immediately followed by Rite of Christian Burial. Reception to follow for family and friends at The House on the Hill at Cheraw State Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Margaret may be made to Food Share Chesterfield, PO Box 648, Chesterfield, SC 29709.
The family would like to acknowledge the care shown to Margaret by Duke Cancer Center, McLeod Hospital System and McLeod Hospice.
Kiser Funeral Home has been entrusted to serve the Mitchell family in their time of grief.
Online condolences may be made at www.kiserfuneralhome.com