Just a few words to let you know that our dear friend Eleanor Caughman passed away today, Monday, October 27th about 10 o'clock. She was 88 years young and dancing ... just 3 days prior to her massive stroke last Monday (20th).

We do not have details on arrangements as yet, but will forward as soon as we hear.  I'm sure details will also be in the State Newspaper.

Of course, Whitkers in Newberry are in charge of the arrangements and her visitation will be at the same church that GP's was [downtown Columbia]. Probably Wed. or Thurs. night for visitation and funeral the next day.

Her home address is: 3427 Coleman Drive, Columbia, SC 29205.  Helen will share the cards with the rest of the family.

Frank Karr (Eleanor's dance partner & best friend for the past few years) called Ann Dawson after he had gotten back home today and told her the news.

Please keep all of the family and Frank in thought & prayers.

Carroll & Virginia

10/27/08 Late:

Just heard from Helen and Eleanor's visitation will be Thurs., Oct. 30th at St. PPaul'sLutheran Church on 1715 Bull Street in Columbia from 6-8 PM; then funeral will be at the church on Fri., Oct. 31st, at one PM with burial in Elmwood CemCemetery If you would like to send a memorial, please make contributions to:

St. Paul's Lutheran Church

1715 Bull Street

Columbia, SC 29201

Carroll & Virginia

Dave,

Something for news:

Those of us who have been around a while knew Eleanor and the late G.P. Caughman. Eleanor passed away Monday, October 27, 2008. She was 88 years old and suffered a massive stroke on October 20th.  She had danced October 17th, gone to church on the 19th and was preparing to attend a concert/recital on the 20th.

She and G.P. were active in square dancing for years, with several clubs as well as SC Square and Round Dance Federation and USDA.  They were inductees of the SC Square Dance Hall of Fame.

Visitation Thursday, October 30th at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Columbia, 6 to 8 pm.  Funeral services  1:00 on October 31st at the Church.

Home address for cards to the family:1427 Coleman Drive, Columbia, SC 29205.

Memorials to: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1715 Bull St., Columbia, SC 29205

Obituary may be viewed at http://www.whitakerfuneralhome.com/

Virginia (Coble)

Hi Everyone:

I just received this e-mail from Harold and Tink.  I knew that Harold had been having numerous tests done to determine what was wrong. I never thought about cancer because one message I got said that he had some mini strokes.  I thought that you would like to know about his condition. 

Elaine

Dear Friends& Family:

I think by now most of you heard of my health problems.  I have stage 4 lung cancer. Please don't be sad for us, we have had a wonderful life, marriage and doing a job we both loved.  I have called for over 50 years and have met the nicest people. The last 20 years staying home calling for B#'s, Wheels, White Owls , Foot N' Fiddle & Skippers have been great. Hope we have made your square dancing more enjoyable.

Because we want to spend our last months together, I am closing B#'s and resigning the Wheels effective as of this e-mail .We love you all.   

With All Our Love & Thanks,

Harold & Tink

Hi Y’all,

Joe has come through his surgery with flying colors. He is awake and giving the MD a hard time. Will probably go home on Thursday. He is expecting to not dance for 2 weeks. He is expecting and looking forward to going to Junaluska. He said he would not miss that dance.

See ya soon

Barb Lassiter