Recent Obituaries

Jul 1, 2021

On Thursday, July 1, 2021, Gary Lee Luetkemeyer, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather was born into eternal life surrounded by his wife of 59 years, Connie C. Luetkemeyer, and his children Paul, Michele and Denise. He was 81 years old.

Gary was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 23, 1939, to Ed and Ruth...

Jun 29, 2021

James William Langdon, 37, of Goose Creek, husband of Heather Higgins Langdon passed away Tuesday June 29, 2021.

James was born April 26, 1984 in Charleston a son of Donald Phillip Langdon and Christine Nobili Langdon.

A loving husband and father, James loved spending time with his children and family. He was a student at...

Jun 28, 2021

Eva M. Natividad went to Heaven on Monday June 28, 2021 at her home in Summerville with family by her side.

She was born on January 25, 1931 in Munich, Germany to Englebert and Maria Wagmann. She was predeceased by her parents and brother and sister, Fred and Hilda.

She is survived by her husband-...

Jun 28, 2021

Donald “Duck” Thomas, 77, of Cordesville, husband of Myra Wright Thomas, passed away Monday June 28, 2021.

Donald was born December 6, 1943 in Berkeley County, a son of Maggie Wright Dubose.

A loving husband of 53 years, Donald worked in construction and was a “Jack of all trades”.  He enjoyed working on old Ford...

Jun 27, 2021

Alfred “Fred” Morris, 85, of Elgin, passed away Sunday June 27, 2021.

Fred was born February 5, 1936 in Huger, a son of Leroy Morris and Martha Augusta “Gussie” Morris.

Having worked as a general contractor, Fred’s experiences were in drywall and fabrication of houses and ceilings that were a true work of art. His...

Jun 17, 2021

Henry Ravenel Porcher, 81, of Columbia, formerly of Pinopolis, widower of Frances Martin Porcher, passed away Thursday June 17, 2021.

Henry was born January 16, 1940 in Moncks Corner. His descendants fled to Charleston from France, where they established plantations all along the south bluff of the Santee River. His parents, Richard Dwight Porcher and Miriam Ellison...

Jun 13, 2021

Alexis Lea Cosson, 50, of Moncks Corner, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Alexis was born May 27, 1971 in Winter Haven, Florida, a daughter of Terry Wayne Agerton and Ella Merle Smith Fuqua.

Having obtained a BSN, Alexis worked as a nurse in Colorado, Florida and South...

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...