Recent Obituaries

Feb 18, 2025

Ithene”Tena”Hood Forte, at the age of 92, entered into eternal rest on February 18, 2025, in Summerville, S.C., surrounded by her family and friends. She was born as the daughter of Harry Middleton Hood and Minnie Floyd Hood on April 26, 1932, in Summerville, S.C.

After many years being employed by Santee Cooper, she retired to enjoy traveling with friends and...

Feb 17, 2025

Barry Oneal Blackmon, fondly known as Barry by friends and family, passed away peacefully at his home in Bonneau Beach, S.C., on February 17, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in Orangeburg, S.C., on April 13, 1951, to George Tunny Blackmon and Helen Sanford Blackmon, Barry grew into a man of strong values and generous heart. First and foremost...

Feb 15, 2025

Melinda Ann Legette, known as Melinda to her family and friends, passed away peacefully at her home in Macedonia on February 15, 2025, at the age of 45. Born on June 27, 1979, in Charleston, S.C., Melinda was the daughter of Homer Steve Legette and Barbara Dick Guerry.

As a loving mother and grandmother, her greatest joy came from the time...

Jan 28, 2025

Eva, who was a loving soul, had a unique way about her that would light up a room everywhere she went. She was a natural born comedian who could make people laugh within seconds of her entering a room.

Although she had no grandchildren, Eva was known to many little ones as "Grandma Eva". Her childhood nickname was "Bug", and many...

Jan 27, 2025

Toby Eugene Walther passed away at the age of 43 on January 27, 2025, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Born on September 14, 1981, in Hartford, Connecticut, Toby was known for his unwavering commitment to his family and his hard work. As a rebar fabricator in the concrete industry, he took pride in his craft and was respected by his...

Jan 27, 2025

Freddie Louise Wright, known as Teddy, passed away on January 27, 2025, at the age of 83 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Born on November 21, 1941, in Orangeburg, S.C., she was the daughter of Dorsey James Wright and Alma Louise Myers Wright.

Freddie's is survived by her son, Billy C. King II, and his wife, Kimberly; her sister, Elaine Richard;...

Jan 25, 2025

Doris Virginia Holleman McCutchen, passed away on January 25, 2025, in Charleston, S.C., at the age of 84. Born on August 22, 1940, in Hannah, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Vincent Gilbert Holleman and Ruth Goins Holleman.

Doris was the widow Horace L. McCutchen. She is survived by her two sons, Michael McCutchen, Mitch McCutchen and his wife Dawn;...

Jan 21, 2025

Janette Varner Hoenck, lovingly known as Janette, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on July 21, 1932, in Berkeley County, S.C., she was the daughter of Royal Washington Varner Sr. and Mary Vera Barrett Varner.

Janette's life was defined by her unwavering faith, her dedication to her family, and her love for her community....

Jan 16, 2025

Jan 15, 2025

Richard Eugene Breuhl Jr., aged 64, of Bonneau, S.C., passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025. Born on January 22, 1961, in New Orleans, LA, Richard was the son of Richard Sr. and Janice Agnes Damare Breuhl.

A U.S. Navy Veteran and proud member of the Army National Guard, Richard served his country with honor and commitment. He was a dedicated...

Jan 13, 2025

Edgar Jewell Walker, affectionately known as Jewell, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital in Moncks Corner, S.C., after a brief illness. He was born on October 1, 1930, in Etowah County, Alabama, to parents Robert Pinkey and Beulah Farmer Walker. As one of fourteen siblings, all but one sibling has preceded him in...

Jan 7, 2025

Pamela Kay McPherson Lail, known affectionately as Kay to her many friends and loved ones, was born on January 9, 1964, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She departed this life peacefully at home on January 7, 2025, just two days shy of her 61st birthday, after a valiant fight with sarcoidosis.

Kay was the daughter of Nelson T. McPherson Sr. and...

Jan 1, 2025

Philip B. Chambers, of Bonneau, know affectionately as Bubba to all who knew him, was born on September 30, 1953, in Charleston, S.C., the son of the late Philip B. Chambers and Gladys R. Chambers. He died peacefully on January 2, 2025, at Roper Hospital in Charleston.

 Bubba’s early years were spent in Park Circle. He graduated in 1972 from the...

Dec 23, 2024

Dec 19, 2024

Hazel Virginia Hill Thigpen, known as Hazel to all who knew her, peacefully passed on December 19, 2024, at her brother's home in Moncks Corner. She born in Berkeley County, South Carolina, on May 1, 1928, to parents Vertis James Hill and Ethel Hill.Hazel lived in North Charleston for the majority of her life and was a familiar face at...

Dec 18, 2024

Ida Jean Wyndham Varner, known affectionately by friends and family as Jean, gracefully departed this life on December 18, 2024, at her home in Moncks Corner, S.C. She was born in Berkeley County, S.C., on February 28, 1941, to parents Calhoun and Gertrude Morris Wyndham.

Jean is survived by her husband of 65 years, John "Wayne" Varner, her daughter, Candace J....

Dec 12, 2024

Minnie Catherine Critchley Smith, affectionately known to all as Minnie, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She was born on April 3, 1947, in Fayette County, West Virginia, to parents, Jason Thornton Critchley and Edna Culpepper Critchley.

Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Arthur Lyle Smith; sons Michael Lyle Smith and his wife Elaine,...

Dec 10, 2024

William T "Bill" Austin, 92, of Columbia, SC passed away on December 10, 2024. Visitation was held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Roselawn Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life followed in the chapel of the funeral home with Rod Selman officiating. He was laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery.

William T Austin is survived by his wife of 7 yrs,...

Dec 7, 2024

Ella Mae "Polly" Ward Johnson, aged 100, passed away peacefully and went home to be with Jesus on December 7, 2024. Born on September 1, 1924, in Berkeley County, Polly was a daughter of the late Ben Ward and Ellen Saulisbury Ward. She was the widow of Jesse  Robert Johnson and was predeceased by her brothers, J.B. Ward and William...

Dec 6, 2024

C. Michael Smoak, husband of Beth Easterling Smoak, passed away on December 6, 2024.

Michael was born in Walterboro, South Carolina, on September 10, 1949. He was the son of Carlyle Rice and Leatrice Hudson Smoak. Michael graduated from Walterboro High School in 1968 and attended the Baptist College of Charleston where he was a member of TKA fraternity. He enjoyed...