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Richard “Ricky” Wayne Seay, Jr., 61, of Moncks Corner, passed away on January 29, 2023, in a local hospital. Ricky was born on January 7, 1962, in Charleston, the son of Irma Wrenn Seay and the late Richard Wayne Seay, Sr. After graduating from Berkeley High School in 1979, Ricky perfected his trade and became a master welder which afforded him the opportunity to travel the world including Puerto Rico and Cancun, and throughout the United States. His family and friends knew him...

Heath Allen Conner, 43, of Cross, South Carolina, loving caretaker of his mother of 10 years, passed away in his home on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Heath was born August 29, 1979, in Charleston, the son of Donnie Malcolm Conner and Gloria Mills. Heath enjoyed fishing, reading, watching the History Channel, and cooking for family gatherings. Above all else, he loved spending time with his family, especially his nephew, Tony. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son- Dylan Owens,...

Patty Jean Roraff, age 76, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, and formerly of Spencer, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on January 29th 2023, surrounded by her family. Born on April 7, 1946, in Tipton, Indiana, Patty was the daughter of Cloyd Estel Baugh and Laura Lucille (Taylor) Baugh. Patty attended the Jefferson Township High School in Kempton, Indiana. She was a licensed cosmetologist and spent most of her career working in the service industry. She was a talented artist and loved...

Brother Mary Joseph Szwedo, a monk of Mepkin Abbey, died on January 20, 2023.  Born in Chicago, Illinois, Walter Szwedo entered Gethsemane Abbey in Kentucky when he was 17 years old in 1944.  In 1952 he was asked to come to Mepkin Abbey because the community was struggling to establish their farming programs.  Through his early years at Mepkin he contributed his many talents and skills working with the forestry efforts and sawmill, as well as the brief effort at raising...

George Franklin Varner, the husband of Estelle Butcher Varner and a Lebanon Community resident for 85 years and 51 weeks, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of January 14, 2023. Franklin was born January 20, 1937, in Berkeley County, a son of Royal Varner and Mary Barrett Varner. In his early years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Later in life he loved feeding and watching his birds and squirrels. He was formerly employed by Mead Westvaco and retired after 41.5 years. He loved...

Ruth Alice Fiddie died peacefully at the age of 92 years of age.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Fiddie.  She is survived by her sons, Bill Fiddie and Rick Fiddie, daughter Sara Herndon, daughter-in-law Kathy Fiddie and granddaughter Kimsey Fiddie.  We will miss her hard work to take care of us and her good food.  We will miss her.          

Marianne Davis Monroe, 88, of Camden, SC, died on December 22, 2022. She was the widow of Donald Monroe, of Bradenton, Fl, and the daughter of Edgar and Mary Dwight Davis of Pinopolis, SC. She is survived by a sister, Katherine Davis DeLoach of Camden, SC, a brother, William Edgar Davis, of Pinopolis, SC, a son, David Dwight Monroe, and several nieces and nephews. Marianne graduated from Berkeley High School and then embarked on a 35-year plus career as a Registered Nurse. After beginning...

Charles Dudley Edmonds, 65, of Summerville, passed away on December 22, 2022, at his residence. Charles was born on April 6, 1957, in Columbus, Georgia, a son of James David Edmonds and Edna Faye Bloomer Edmonds. He was a member of The American Legion, Post 166, and he proudly served his country for 20 years in the US Air Force. Charles will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.   He is survived by a daughter- Rebecca...

Vernie Legrand Gaskins, 94, of Bonneau, widower of Ruth “Tootsie” Clark Gaskins of 58 loving years, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022.  Legrand was born January 11, 1928, in Berkeley County, the first child of nine, to Bessie Wyndham Gaskins and Larry Lee Gaskins. Mr. Gaskins served his country in the Army during WWII. Upon returning to civilian life, he worked at Jones Lumber in Moncks Corner, and later retired from Albany Felt in St. Stephen after 30...