Recent Obituaries

Jun 9, 2021

Peggy Ann Coker Gagne`, 77 of Goose Creek, wife of Richard Gagne` Sr., passed away Wednesday June 9, 2021.

Peggy was born July 5, 1943 in Lake City, SC, the daughter of Benson Covington Coker and Juanita Hamilton Coker.

A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Peggy was a wonderful homemaker for her family. A member...

Jun 2, 2021

Helen Keller Cooper Mitchum, 89, of Bonneau Beach, widow of Patrick Mitchum, Sr. passed away Wednesday June 2, 2021.

Helen was born January 28, 1932 in Berkeley County, the daughter of Lloyd Cooper and Louise Keller Cooper Mann.

As the matriarch of her family, Helen was dearly loved by her children and grandchildren. She had...

May 30, 2021

Maxine McRoy Batchelor of Pinopolis died Sunday May 30, 2021 at her home.

Maxine was born April 5, 1934 in St. Stephen, S.C., the daughter of Linly Maxie McRoy and Rowena Wingard-Keller

She was a member of Pinopolis United Methodist Church where she served on several committees. A graduate of Meredith College, Maxine taught school...

May 19, 2021

Barbara Jean Willis Aikman-Childs, of Moncks Corner, first married to the late Ronald Lee Aikman and wife of Roger W. Childs passed away Wednesday May 19, 2021.

Barbara was born August 8, 1944 in Charleston, a daughter of Thomas Carson Willis and Eula Crosby Willis.

A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...

May 17, 2021

Marian Strong Taylor, 88, of Macedonia, a homemaker and widow of Delton Samuel Taylor, passed away Monday May 17, 2021.

Marian was born December 13, 1932 in Williamsburg County, a daughter of Marion B. Strong and Susan Tisdale Strong.

A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, Marian loved cooking and having the family gather for...

May 13, 2021

JoAnne Steadman Mitchum, 85, of Bethera, widow of Paul L. Mitchum, passed away Thursday May 13, 2021 at her residence.

JoAnne was born December 8, 1935 in Moncks Corner, the daughter of Thomas E. Steadman and Etta White Steadman.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a special friend to have. JoAnne had...

May 8, 2021

Mack Glenn Hill, 89, of the Lebanon Community, passed away peacefully, May 8, 2021, surrounded by his family. Mack was born April 16, 1932, son of Vertis J. and Ethel B. Hill, also of the Lebanon Community. He was a retired WESTVACO papermaker, farmer and US Army Veteran. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and especially hoeing peanuts. He was...

May 7, 2021

Gary Lee Fellers, 65, of Russellville, husband of Lisa J. Fellers, died Friday May 7, 2021.

Gary retired from the U.S. Postal Service where he had been a mailman for 28 years. He loved the Lord and always prayed with people when he could. Gary truly enjoyed working on his land, clearing with the tractor and a...

May 4, 2021

Estelle Clark Proctor Register, 87, of Moncks Corner, first married to the late Donald Eugene Proctor and wife of Hubert L. Register, passed away Tuesday May 4, 2021.

Estelle was born December 19, 1933 in Berkeley County a daughter of Jesse and Florence Clark.

A member of First Baptist Church of Moncks Corner, Estelle was...

Apr 30, 2021

Larry Keath Laney, 55, of Moncks Corner, husband of Lynn Hartkemeyer Laney passed away April 30, 2021.

Keath was born September 17, 1965 in Gadsen, Alabama a son of Larry Lynn Laney and Glenice Sue Blevins Laney.

A veteran of the US Navy, Keath retired from the military in 2005 after 20 years of loyal...

Apr 29, 2021

Janice Faye Lyons Hood, 72, of Macedonia, widow of Robert “Bobby” Hood, passed away Thursday April 29, 2021.

Janice was born  August 16, 1948 in Columbia, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Richard Carl Lyons and the late Louise Mills Lyons.

A graduate of Macedonia High School, Janice loved her family with all her...

Apr 27, 2021

Lois Nell McCaskill Dennis, 86, of Bonneau passed away Tuesday April 27, 2021.

Nell was born February 6, 1935 in McBee, South Carolina, the only daughter of Neil McCaskill and Eva Gardener McCaskill.

Known to be a hard worker and “never still”, as a young wife and mother, Nell plowed fields, raised chickens and churned...

Apr 24, 2021

Blakeley Durant Mercer, 76, of Moncks Corner, husband of Clarice McCutchen Mercer passed away Saturday April 24, 2021.

Blakeley was born December 2, 1944 in Kingstree, South Carolina a son of Thomas Durant Mercer and Jeanette Blakeley Mercer.

A devoted husband of 57 years, Blakeley was a loving father and grandfather. He had worked as...

Apr 23, 2021

Thomas E. Morris, Sr., 69, of Moncks Corner, widower of June Crowe Morris, passed away Friday April 23, 2021.

Thomas was born May 30, 1951 in West Columbia, South Carolina, a son of Stoney John Morris and Juanita Elliott Morris.

A loving father and grandfather, Thomas was a proud member of the United States Marine...

Apr 21, 2021

James “Jimmy” Joseph Rispoli, 63, of St. Stephen passed away Wednesday April 21, 2021.

Jimmy was born September 11, 1957 in Brooklyn New York, a son of Joseph Rispoli and Marie Quarto Rispoli.

A faithful member of Life Baptist Church in St. Stephen, Jimmy had a ministry at Fair Haven Home for Men as a...

Apr 20, 2021

Troy “Buzz” Evans, 86, of Moncks Corner, passed away Tuesday April 20, 2021, rejoining his pre-deceased wife of 66 years, Jeannie Mae.

Troy was born October 2, 1934 in Greenville, South Carolina a son of Melvin Andy Evans and Gertrude Elizabeth Fowler Evans.

A retired USN Chief of 26 years, Troy served two tours in...

Apr 11, 2021

Joan Lucia Jedlicka, 50, of Irmo, passed away April 11,2021.

Joan was born March 25, 1971 in Manhasset, New York a daughter of Anthony Castro and Josephine Carriero Castro.

A graduate of Paul D. Schreiver High School, Joan had been employed by Dutch Fork Middle School as an attendance clerk, teachers aid and she also...

Apr 11, 2021

Thomas Claude Hydrick, 83, of St. Stephen passed away Sunday morning April 11, 2021.

Claude was born January 18, 1938 in Augusta, Georgia, a son of Verdis E. Hydrick and Nell Neville Hydrick.

A devoted man of God and husband to his wife Sydney of 58 years, Claude was also a loving father, grandfather and...

Apr 10, 2021

Katherine “Kay” Walpole Williams, 88, of Pinopolis, formerly of Johns Island, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2021.

Kay was born July 4, 1932 in Charleston, a daughter of Charles Walter Williams and Rosa Walpole Williams.

A graduate of St. Andrews High School and member of St. Johns Parish Church, Kay was a spirited person who...

Apr 5, 2021

Darrell Lynn Jones, 56, of Summerville, husband of Kelly Mosley Jones passed away Monday, April 5, 2021.

Darrell was born March 18, 1965 in Biloxi, Mississippi, son of the late Jerry Lynn Jones and Rosemary Guerry Jones.

A loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, Darrell served his country in the US Air Force. He earned...