Recent Obituaries

Shirley Ann Steichen

Dec 30, 2020

Shirley Ann Steichen, 81, of Bethera, a retired inspector for North Hand Protection, passed away Wednesday December 30, 2020 at her residence surrounded by family and friends.

Shirley was born January 14, 1939 in Greeley, Colorado a daughter of the late Pearl Trujillo Lujan.

Creating her own family was very important to Shirley, she was...

Jackie C. ("Jack") Gooch

Dec 29, 2020

Jackie “Jack” Carlton Gooch, 60, of Moncks Corner husband of 27 years to Sheryl L. Buckman Gooch, passed away Tuesday December 29, 2020 at his residence.

Jack was born November 22, 1960 in Derry, Ireland, a son of Margaret Rosaleen Higgins Gooch and the late Jackie Bert Gooch.

A loving husband and father, Jack was...

Berniece Elaine (Bown) Ulmer

Dec 27, 2020

Berniece Elaine Bown Ulmer, 98, of Moncks Corner, first married to the late James W. Younginer, widow of Dr. Carl Bailey and B.R. Ulmer passed away Sunday December 27, 2020.

Ms. Berniece was born February 24, 1922 in Grady County, Georgia, a daughter of Eugene "Jake"  D. Bown and Cornelia Gene Cooper Bown.

Ms. Berniece...

Robert K. (Bobby) Bobbitt Sr.

Dec 24, 2020

Robert “Bobby” Knight Bobbitt, Sr.,85, of St. Stephen, passed away Thursday December 24, 2020 at his residence.

Robert was born August 29, 1935 in Franklin, Virginia, a son of Robert Edward Bobbitt and Ellen Huxford Bobbitt.

A retired Sergeant in charge of security for the Berkeley Campus of Trident Technical College, Robert had served his...

Cindy (Garrow) Horton

Dec 23, 2020

Cindy Garrow Horton, 66, of Summerville, formerly of Moncks Corner, a retired educator and widow of William "Bill" Horton  passed away Wednesday December 23, 2020.

Cindy was born November 22, 1954 in Norfolk, Virginia a daughter of Ronald and Emily Hundley Smoak.

To honor Cindy's wishes, no services will be held.

Douglas Boyd Guerry

Dec 22, 2020

Douglas Boyd Guerry, 53, of Jamestown passed away on December 22, 2020 in Mount Pleasant.

Douglas was born August 30, 1967 in Berkeley County a son of Sara Jean DeHay Guerry and the late Cecil Boyd Guerry.

A graduate of Berkeley High School, Douglas had attended Spartanburg Methodist College. He was a member of St....

Alfred W. O'Leary

Dec 22, 2020

Alfred “Al” W. O’Leary, 88, of Moncks Corner, passed away Tuesday December 22, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Alfred was born October 9, 1932 in Honor Michigan, a son of Floyd and Lena Caldwell O’Leary.

He grew up on a farm in Michigan and graduated from Empire High School. Alfred then joined...

Edith Carol (White) Weaver

Dec 4, 2020

Edith Carol White Weaver, 79 formerly of Cross, SC passed away on December 4, 2020 in Miamisburg, OH.

Carol was born February 27, 1941 in Middletown, OH, a daughter of Manford E. White and Samantha Enyart White.

Carol was self-employed as a hairdresser and tax preparer. She attended Belle Isle Presbyterian Church in Pineville, where...

Ann Russell

Dec 1, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Russell, 80, of Moncks Corner passed away December 1, 2020.

Ann was born September 18, 1940 in Williamsburg County a daughter of William Aiken Russell and Annie Elizabeth Ballentine.

A 1958 graduate of Berkeley High School Ann had worked her entire life as an Administrative Assistant she was known to be “everyone’s secretary”....

Alma (Varner) Gann

Nov 29, 2020

Alma Varner Gann, 87, of Summerville, SC, wife of the late William T. Gann and beloved mother of Roger D. Davis (Katrina) of Summerville & Greg I. Davis of White Oak, NC passed away on November 29, 2020.

Alma was born on March 17th 1933 in Lebanon SC where she grew up with a large loving family...

John R. Gentry Jr.

Nov 28, 2020

John Ralph “Pop” Gentry, Jr. entered into eternal rest on November 28, 2020.

Known as “Pop” to his family and friends, John was 96 years old and born in Winston Salem, N.C. on August 3rd, 1924 to John Ralph Gentry and Martha Parker Gentry.

Pop proudly served in the United State Navy during WWII as...

Henry Clifton Reardon

Nov 23, 2020

Henry Clifton Reardon, 81, of St. Stephen, widow of Alice Stryker Reardon passed away Monday November 23, 2020.

Henry was born October 25, 1939 in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Ernest Wilmont Reardon and Madeline Savage Reardon.

A faithful member of Life Baptist Church in St. Stephen, Henry was a born-again Christian who...

Martin Andrew Nosal

Nov 20, 2020

Martin Andrew Nosal (Marty), 79, of Moncks Corner, SC, lost his valiant battle with Inclusion Body Myositis on Friday, November 20. He leaves to miss him forever his beloved wife, Marianne Alexis (Watkins-Lemesh), his daughter, Sabrina Joy Nosal-Ward (Jeff), son, Darren Andrew Nosal (Dawn), grandchildren, Dylan Andrew & Kyleigh Joy Ward and Brie Ann and Mason Andrew Nosal, brother,...

Christopher Shane Collins

Nov 13, 2020

Christopher Shane Collins, 30, of Summerville passed away Friday November 13, 2020.

Christopher was born July 1, 1990 in Cheyenne, Wyoming the son of Veronica Hayes Collins and the late Donald DeWayne Collins.

A technician for Summit Industrial Flooring in North Charleston, Chris attended Goose Creek High School and Salem Baptist Church. He was an...

Clarence "Dick" Wilder

Nov 11, 2020

Clarence Jacob “Dick” Wilder, Jr., 77, of Russellville, husband of Merilyn Mitchum Wilder passed away Wednesday November 11, 2020.

Dick was born February 6, 1943 in Berkeley County a son of Clarence Jacob Wilder, Sr. and Minnie Barnette Wilder.

He was a man of faith, he and his wife attended Christian Outreach Ministries. Dick retired...

Dr. Gloria B. (Brunson) Pipkin

Nov 7, 2020

Dr. Gloria Brunson Pipkin of Moncks Corner widow of Glenn Pipkin, Sr. passed away November 7, 2020. Dr. Pipkin was born in Charleston, South Carolina in 1943 to the late Isaac Aaron “Dutch” Brunson and Kathleen Josey Brunson. She grew up in the Jamestown community near Moncks Corner. Dr. Pipkin graduated from Macedonia High School in 1961. After high...

Harvey C. Mills

Nov 6, 2020

Harvey C. Mills 78 of Macedonia, SC, husband of Elma Louise Morris Mills, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of November 6, 2020 after a heroic battle with congestive heart failure.

He was born on December 20, 1941 to the late Claude "Bossie" Mills and Elise Mae Mixon Mills. He was a life...

John "Son" Raymond Cumbie

Nov 3, 2020

Retired South Carolina businessman, John R. Cumbie, 85, of Moncks Corner, widower of Bonnie Kate Cumbie, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at a local hospital due to complications of COVID.

John was born September 27, 1935 in the Warsaw community near Andrews, SC, a son of the late John Thomas Cumbie and Nita Cannon Cumbie.

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Mary Alice (Russell) Barnette

Nov 2, 2020

Mary Alice Russell Barnette, 87, of Russellville, wife of Thomas William Barnette, passed away Monday November 2, 2020.

Mary Alice was born February 22, 1933 in Berkeley County, the daughter of the late John Malcolm Russell, Sr. and Myrtie Woodard Russell.

A devoted wife to her husband William for over 72 years, Mary Alice and...

Brian Jones

Oct 21, 2020

Brian F. Jones, 61, of Cross, passed away Wednesday October 21, 2020 in North Charleston with his family by his side.

Brian was born September 7, 1959 in Charleston, a son of Joe and Violet Jones.

A graduate of Stall High School, Brian attended Trident Technical College for architecture. He and his father co owned...