Lenwood R. Beasley, 88, of North Charleston passed away Monday September 16, 2019. Lenwood was born August 5, 1931 in Four Oaks, North Carolina, a son of Johnnie E. Beasley and Ila Bell Strickland Beasley. A graduate of Cross High School, Lenwood served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired boiler maker who enjoyed dancing, horses and spending time with his family. Surviving are four children- Terri Jo Nichols of Columbus, Ohio; Lenwood Beasley II and his...

Olive Kathryn Hill Kunkle, 102, of Cross was laid to rest on September 7, 2019, at the Kunkle Cemetery in Cross. She was predeceased by her husband Floyd T. Kunkle and sister Marie Hill Beck. She was a wonderful wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be missed by her family. She is survived by her two sons- Thomas F. Kunkle of Green Lane, Pa. and Dr. Terry Kunkle and his wife, Sarah, of Cross. She is also survived by four grandchildren- Scott Kunkle and his wife,...

Linda Kay Nix Murray, 72, of Bonneau passed away Sunday September 1, 2019.  Linda was born September 21, 1946 in Berkeley County, a daughter of the late Claudie Nix and Elouise Harris Nix. A former employee of Reliable Electric, Linda had also worked as an insurance agent. She enjoyed painting, camping, being outdoors, visiting the mountains and genealogy. Surviving are a daughter- Karen Morris Mills and her husband, David of Bethera; a son- Brad Morris and his wife, Dawn of Bethera;...

Wilma Rakoske Martin, born November 10, 1928, Savannah, Georgia, oldest of six children born to Blanche DeLoach Rakoske and Albert Robert Rakoske, passed away September 1, 2019. Mrs. Martin was active in her community. A charter member and elder of Belle Isle Presbyterian Church, a charter member and first President of the Belle Isle Garden Club. A charter member and the first Treasurer of the Eadytown VFD. Mrs. Martin was a former member and President of the Berkeley County Historical...

Lester Ray Mixson, 48, of Moncks Corner, husband of 13 years to Betty Gaskins Mixson passed away Monday August 26, 2019. Ray was born February 28, 1971 in Summerville a son of the late Larry B. Mixson and the late Carlene McCutchen Smith. A graduate of Berkeley High School and the College of Charleston, Ray was employed by Berkeley County Government as the Human Resources Benefits Supervisor. He loved the mountains, Clemson sports and spending time with his children. He will be...

Chip Allan Bellaconis, 43, of Summerville, husband of Megan Loftis Bellaconis, passed away Sunday August 25, 2019. Chip was born April 19, 1976 in Charleston, a son of the late Richard A. Bellaconis, Sr. and the late Annie Munnerlyn Bellaconis. Employed as a commercial electrician, Chip enjoyed being outdoors on the dock and at the landing, he also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Surviving in addition to his wife are a son-Cameron Allan Bellaconis; loved ones-Robin...

Heyward Alan Reeves, 58, of Moncks Corner, husband of 36 years to Jeannie Bonds Reeves, lost his battle to cancer Monday, August 19, 2019 at MUSC. Heyward was born a son of Hazel F. Reeves and Edith Johnson Heath of Sumter. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1982 and began his career at Santee Cooper as an Electrical Engineer for 35 years. Heyward enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, playing guitar, and spending time with his family.  He always said, “In the...

Roney Wyndham, 69, of Macedonia, retired heavy equipment operator with Berkeley County Roads and Bridges, husband of Bronell Thomas Wyndham, died Friday, August 16, 2019 in a local hospital. Roney was born August 14, 1950 in Myrtle Beach, a son of Roy Wyndham and Etta Mae Chance Wyndham. He enjoyed working in the yard, tending to the gardenias and the hummingbirds, but mostly riding around on the golf cart with his beloved dog Dakota. Surviving in addition to his wife Bronell of 46 years,...

Barbara Kirkpatrick Wallace, 87, of Moncks Corner, widow of Wesley H. Wallace, passed away at her home Friday, August 9, 2019. Barbara was born October 5, 1931 in Charlotte, NC, a daughter of Murray Kirkpatrick and Gladys King Stone. Growing up she was the light of her granddaddy’s eye. However, once grown, she stole the heart of Wesley Wallace. They married on July 17, 1954 in Charleston, SC. Barbara organized sewing and craft circles, helping raise money for her church through...

Anna Grace Dennis, 16, of Beaufort, formerly of Moncks Corner, died Friday, August 2, 2019 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Anna Grace was born September 23, 2002  the daughter of Samantha Gaskins of Moncks Corner and Ryan Dennis of Beaufort. Remembered for her vibrant personality, love of friends and her softball teammates at both Beaufort Academy and Berkeley. Anna Grace enjoyed volunteering at her school, playing volleyball, hunting with her Dad and...