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Roy Edward Huffman

Roy Edward Huffman

June 9, 2009

Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 9, 2009, Colonel Roy Edward Huffman, USAF (Ret.) widower of Glenna Barnett Huffman, of Charleston, SC The relatives and friends of Roy E. Huffman are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM Friday, June 12, 2009, at Grace United Methodist Church. Burial, at 1:00 PM Friday, will be at Riverview Memorial...

English Land Kerr

English Land Kerr

June 6, 2009

English H. Kerr English Harrison Rumph Kerr, wife of Richard Hoffman Kerr, of John's Island, South Carolina died June 6, 2009, at her residence. She was born November 1, 1940, in Charleston, SC a daughter of the late Virginia Calhoun and Edward Guilford Harrison. She was predeceased by her first husband, William Ashley Rumph and brother, Edward Guilford Harrison, III....

Robert Thomas Wheeless

Robert Thomas Wheeless

June 5, 2009

Robert Thomas Wheeless, 77, of Charleston, Died Friday, June 5, 2009 in a local hospital. The relatives and friends of Robert T. Wheeless are invited to attend his funeral service at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at Harbor View Presbyterian Church, 900 Harbor View Rd. Charleston, SC 29412. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive...

Margaret "Flossie" Elizabeth Burn

Margaret "Flossie" Elizabeth Burn

June 3, 2009

Margaret "Flossie" Elizabeth Burn, 96, of Charleston, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009. The relatives and friends of Ms. Margaret E. Burn are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 PM, Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at The Cathedral of St. John The Baptist. The Rite of Committal will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Joseph Abdon Kucharski

Joseph Abdon Kucharski

June 2, 2009

Joseph Abdon Kucharski Charleston, S.C - Mr. Joseph Abdon Kucharski passed away Monday, June 1, 2009. Born March 8, 1953 in Chicago, IL to the late Sigismund A. Kucharski and Alice Ruth Kucharski. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Sharon Galliher Kucharski, son, Kelly Joseph Kucharski, daughters, Julie Kathleen and Jayne Victoria Kucharski. Joe graduated from Arizona...

Timothy Michael Hayes

Timothy Michael Hayes

June 2, 2009

Timothy M. Hayes Timothy Michael Hayes, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. He was born in Mineola, NY the son of John Nicholas Hayes and Margaret Patricia Meades Hayes on Tuesday, March 17, 1981. Tim honorably served in the Unites States Army as a S/Sgt. during the Iraq War. He was a professional dog groomer with My...

Robert Edward Mcmillan

Robert Edward Mcmillan

May 31, 2009

Robert Edward McMillan, 77 , of James Island, the husband of Veda Lockey McMillan, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 31, 2009. He was born in Charleston, the son of Thomas Ambrose McMillan, Sr. And Elma Fischer McMillan, on Sunday, November 1, 1931. After attending Chicora High School, Mr. McMillan enlisted into the U.S. Air Force and served our...

Rev. William Clair Burn

Rev. William Clair Burn

May 29, 2009

Father William Clair Burn, a retired Catholic Priest of the Diocese of Charleston and who served for a number of years in the chaplaincy of the local Veterans Administration Medical Center, died on Friday, May 29, 2009. Fr. Burn was the second oldest of five sons born to Lockwood Joseph Burn and Louise Clair Burn. He was born on Saturday,...

Lawrence Michael Call

Lawrence Michael Call

May 27, 2009

Lawrence Michael Call, 67, resident of Seabrook Island and husband of Patricia E. Call, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Call are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 22, 2009 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be in...

Marguerite Walker Way

Marguerite Walker Way

May 22, 2009

Entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 22, 2009, Marguerite Catherine Walker Way, widow of Dennis Bartow Way, Sr., of Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Marguerite W. Way are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 1:00 PM Monday, May 25, 2009, at the James A. McAlister Chapel. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends this...

Andrew Joseph Stvartnak

Andrew Joseph Stvartnak

May 21, 2009

Andrew Joseph Stvartnak, 82, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 21, 2009. He was born in Morristown, NJ, the son of Andrew and anna Stvartnak, on Monday, May 2, 1927. Mr. Stvartnak honorably served our country in the US Navy during World War II. He was a graduate of Seton Hall University and worked as an accountant...

Annie Laura Bellaconis

Annie Laura Bellaconis

May 13, 2009

Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, Annie Laura Munnerlynn Bellaconis , widow of Richard Andrew Bellaconis. She was born in Charleston the daughter of Charles and Laura Jones Munnerlynn on Friday, June 28, 1935. Mrs. Bellaconis was a retired Paralegal. After her retirement Ann continued with her love of deep sea fishing and helped on the Carolina...

Barbara Anne Zaremba

Barbara Anne Zaremba

May 7, 2009

Dr. Barbara Anne Tabar Zaremba beloved mother, grandmother and friend began her eternal life on Thursday, May 7, 2009. She was born in Cleveland, OH, August 6, 1939, the daughter of Joseph Francis Tabar and Lillian Moore Tabar. Dr. Zaremba received her Doctorate in Education Administration from The College of William and Mary. As a professor at The University of...

John Adler Quinby

John Adler Quinby

May 6, 2009

John Adler Quinby, of Johns Island, S. C. passed away early Wednesday morning, May 6, 2009 at a local hospital. He was the son of the late Bertrand Adlar and Lillie Estelle Burn Quinby. Born Tuesday, February 4, 1936 in Charleston, S.C., he attended Charleston City Schools graduating from Charleston High School and attended the College of Charleston. He served...

Father Patrick Paul Keeley

Father Patrick Paul Keeley

May 6, 2009

Father Patrick Paul Keeley, Commander (retired) USN, died at the age of 80 after a short illness. Fr. Keeley served as Catholic Chaplain at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, and with the Marines in Vietnam 1967-68. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and numerous other medals. He is survived by sisters Rosanne Wray...

Benjamin Thomas Peters

Benjamin Thomas Peters

May 1, 2009

Entered into eternal rest on May 1, 2009, Mr. Benjamin Thomas Peters, husband of Vera Carter Peters, of Charleston, SC. He was born in Columbia, SC on September 26, 1929, a son of William Theron and Pearl Crowder Peters. Ben graduated from Columbia High School and honorably served our country in U.S. Air Force. He was the President and owner...

Earl William Nelson

Earl William Nelson

May 1, 2009

Entered into eternal rest on May 1, 2009, Earl William Nelson of Cape Coral, Fl. He was born in Northfield, MN on May 27, 1915 a son of Thomas and Hannah Pearson Nelson. Earl was a graduate of St. Olaf College,received his Masters and Doctorate from Perdue University and was a retired chemical engineer. He is survived by his daughter...

Ernest W. Hilton Sr.

Ernest W. Hilton Sr.

May 1, 2009

Entered into eternal rest on May 1, 2009, Mr. Ernest Willard Hilton, Sr. husband of Tammy Fleming Hilton, of Ravenel, SC. Mr. Hilton was born in Savannah, GA a son of Willard and Mary King Hilton. He was the owner of Hilton Paint and Body Shop. Ernest was active in stock car racing, antique cars and enjoyed camping. He was...

Daniel Ernest Nolan Sr

Daniel Ernest Nolan Sr

April 30, 2009

Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 30, 2009, Daniel Ernest Nolan, Sr., husband of Dorothy Bentz Nolan, of Charleston, SC. Mr. Nolan was born in Pittsburgh, PA, a son of John Francis and Anna Cecilia Hilbert Nolan on Monday, February 18, 1924. He was a graduate of Epiphany High School and attended the College of Charleston. Mr. Nolan was...

Martha Elvina Rabb Moran

Martha Elvina Rabb Moran

April 30, 2009

Martha Elvina Rabb Moran, 78, of James Island, formerly of Folly Beach and the wife of Joseph Edward Moran, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 30, 2009. She was born in Charleston, on Tuesday, February 17, 1931, the daughter of the late Joseph Anthony Rabb and the late Teresa Clare Redmond Rabb. Martha attended Cathedral School and graduated...

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