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for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond. 

Marjorie C. Brown

Marjorie C. Brown

Jan 11, 2021

Marjorie Chinnis Brown entered into eternal rest on January 11, 2021.

She was born July 12, 1922, in Ravenel, S.C. Marjorie was the baby of eleven children, seven sons and four daughters, of Ernestine Chapin Chinnis and Edward Hamilton Chinnis. Her husband of fifty-eight years, Douglas Ray Brown, predeceased her in 2004.

Marjorie was a...

Ruth Kasell Detreville

Ruth Kasell Detreville

Jan 8, 2021

Ruth Alberta “Bertie” Kasell DeTreville entered into eternal rest peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Friday, January 8, 2021. Bertie was born on August 4, 1924 in Horatio, South Carolina, the 4th of 7 children born to Benjamin F. Kasell and Mamie Parnell Kasell. She graduated from Hillcrest High School in Sumter County. Bertie married James P....

Nelson Jefferson Davis

Nelson Jefferson Davis

Jan 8, 2021

Nelson Jefferson Davis, 92, husband of Barbara Saunders Davis of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Friday, January 08, 2021. The relatives and friends of Nelson and Barbara Davis are invited to attend his Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Fort Johnson Baptist Church, 1473 Camp Road, James Island. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery....

Betty Louise Bazemore

Betty Louise Bazemore

Jan 5, 2021

Betty L. Bazemore, 75, passed away at Roper Hospice Cottage in Mt. Pleasant SC, on January 5,2021.

Her graveside service will be private at Holly Cross Cemetery on Friday, January 8,2021.

Survivors include her daughter, Robin Bokern; her son-in-law, Tony Bokern;  and her grandchildren, Anthony Bokern and Brandon Bazemore.

Philip George Smith, Jr.

Philip George Smith, Jr.

Jan 5, 2021

LCDR Philip G. Smith, Jr. USN(Ret.) husband of Anna Clara Schweiger Smith, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

Philip was born August 28, 1935, in the Village of Massena, New York, the eldest son of Philip G. and Teresa McCarthy Smith.

A veteran of the US Navy, Philip retired on 1 July...

Joe Luna

Joe Luna

Jan 5, 2021

Joe Luna, 80 years old; born June 5, 1940, a retired Businessman and widower of loving wife, Ermelinda Luna entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, with his daughters Emelia and Guadalupe by his side.

Joe devoted his life to helping the less fortunate and giving them a hand up. He would always say “where...

Thomas Clinton Fosberry, Jr.

Thomas Clinton Fosberry, Jr.

Jan 5, 2021

Thomas Clinton Fosberry, Jr, husband of Raquel Rigora Fosberry, entered into eternal rest on January 5, 2021.

His Graveside Service will be private, due to Covid19 Pandemic, at Holy Cross Cemetery on Friday, January 8, 2021.

Tommy, Jr. 'Fozz' or 'Spoogie' was born in Charleston, SC, on January 21, 1959. He was the son of...

Beatrice Mcleod Clair

Beatrice Mcleod Clair

Jan 4, 2021

Beatrice McLeod Morris Clair, widow of Robert Francis Clair, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 4, 2021. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church with immediate family only on Friday, January 8, 2021.The Rite of Committal at Holy Cross Cemetery will be private.

Beatrice, affectionately known as Bea, was born...

Terrence Kenneth Langenbahn

Terrence Kenneth Langenbahn

Jan 4, 2021

Terrence Kenneth Langenbahn, 75, of Goose Creek, SC, husband of Blanche Soriano Langengahn, entered into eternal rest Monday, January 04, 2021.  The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Langenbahn are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Monday, January 11, 2021 at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 1106 Fort Drive, Hanahan, SC. The Rite of...

Ronald Edward Hanna

Ronald Edward Hanna

Jan 2, 2021

Ronald Edward Hanna Sr., 89, of James Island, SC, retired public school Principal and husband of Charlotte Rose Irwin Hanna, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, January 2, 2021, with his wife holding his hand.

The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Hanna, Sr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 10:00...

Charles Robert Aydlette

Charles Robert Aydlette

Jan 1, 2021

Charles Robert (Chuck) Aydlette, Sr. husband of Janet Shepard Aydlette of Charleston, SC passed away January 1, 2021, in Mt. Pleasant.

The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Aydlette, Sr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 3:00 PM, Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Christ Church, 2304 Hwy. 17 North, Mt. Pleasant. Interment...

Edward Khedouri

Edward Khedouri

Jan 1, 2021

Edward Khedouri of Charleston, SC, the beloved husband of Mela Nitzl Khedouri, made his transition on Friday, January 1, 2021. Because of Covid-19 concerns the celebration of Ed’s life will take place via Zoom at the Unitarian Church of Charleston at a later date. Ed was born on August 24, 1938 in Tehran, Iran, son of Shaul Khedouri and...

Charles Mccants Robinson

Charles Mccants Robinson

Dec 28, 2020

Charles McCants Robinson, 71, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020.

Charles was born in Charleston on September 14, 1949, the son of John William and Mary Murphy Robinson. He was a member of the Catholic faith, graduating from Bishop England High School in 1967 and from Trident Technical College in 1969. Charles was a United States Army...

John Scott Wilson

John Scott Wilson

Dec 27, 2020

John Scott Wilson, 66, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Retired Air Force Captain and husband of Courtney Berryman Wilson of Summerville, SC, entered into eternal rest December 27, 2020, at Veterans Victory House in Walterboro, SC. A Mass of Christian Burial for John Scott Wilson will be celebrated 11:30 AM Monday, January 4, 2021, at Nativity Catholic Church,1061 Folly Road,...

Robert William Heffley

Robert William Heffley

Dec 26, 2020

Robert William Heffley, 90, of Charleston, SC, entered into rest December 26, 2020 of natural causes.

Robert was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Lynda Cogan Heffley. He is survived by his daughter Deborah Heffley Brooks (Jack) of Charleston and his son Scott David Heffley of Hardeeville.

The family would like...

Melody Lynn Johnson

Melody Lynn Johnson

Dec 24, 2020

Melody “Lynn” Beylotte Johnson, 65, of Woodbine, GA, passed away at her home Thursday, December 24, 2020, under the care of Heartland Hospice. Melody was born June 13, 1955, in Charleston, SC, to Frank Joseph and Mary Alice Gehlken Beylotte. She received her Bachelors of Science in Mathematics from the College of Charleston, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude....

James Vincent Piet

James Vincent Piet

Dec 22, 2020

Mr. James Vincent Piet, 93, of Charleston, SC, died at Bishop Gadsden, on Tuesday December 22, 2020. He was born in Monroe, Michigan on October 17, 1927. Jim was an exceptionally warm, gregarious person who said hello to everyone around him. He passed with family holding his hand. The relatives and friends of James Vincent Piet are invited to...

Deborah Marie Waymire

Deborah Marie Waymire

Dec 22, 2020

Deborah Batt Waymire died unexpectedly in her home on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

The relatives and friends of Deborah Batt Waymire are invited to attend her Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday, January 9, 2020, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The service will...

Shirley Watkins Fields

Shirley Watkins Fields

Dec 18, 2020

Shirley Lee Fields, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Friday, December 18, 2020, with family by her side in Charleston, South Carolina.

A virtual memorial service will be held in her honor at 5:00 PM, Saturday, January 9, 2020. The Memorial Service will be organized by Bishop Andrew Watkins. We are asking everyone to save this...

Pete Smoak

Pete Smoak

Dec 17, 2020

Charles Pete Smoak, 86, husband of Marie Meitzler Smoak, of North Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Thursday, December 17, 2020. Online

Pete was born November 25, 1934 in Ruffin, SC, a son of the late Myris Inez Bishop and Walter Crompton Smoak. He attended public school in Walterboro and retired after a long career as an...

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