Recent Obituaries

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...

Dec 5, 2024

Dec 4, 2024

Harry Sewall DuPree, 73, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, at his home.

Harry was born on February 26th, 1951, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, to Louis DuPree and Aileen Cannon. He was a graduate of Berkeley High School and briefly served in the Army. He was an employee of Berkeley Electric Cooperative for 44...

Nov 28, 2024

Nov 27, 2024

David Paul Riley, known affectionately to all who knew him as David, departed from this life on November 27, 2024, in Charleston, S.C., succumbing suddenly to illness at the age of 39. He was born on January 31, 1985, in the town of Hendersonville, N.C..

David's heart was ever devoted to his beloved family, who surrounded him with love throughout his...

Nov 25, 2024

Bart Clark Hough has gone home to be with our Lord. He passed away peacefully Monday, November 25, 2024 at the Lake Moultrie Nursing Facility, in St. Stephens, SC. 

He was born July 3, 1956 in Moncks Corner, SC, a son of Isaac S. Hough, Sr and Evelyn Clark Hough. 

He was employed with the Berkeley County School District in 1989 and...

Nov 22, 2024

Robert Ben "Ben" Fleming, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024, at the age of 84 in Moncks Corner, S.C. Born on January 20, 1940, in Sumter, S.C., to loving parents Fleetwood Leon Fleming and Minnie Lou Sims Fleming.

Ben's life was one of notable accomplishment and unwavering dedication. A stellar athlete, he graduated from...

Nov 18, 2024

Ronald Franklin Bennett, 86, of Moncks Corner, passed away peacefully November 18, 2024.

Mr. Bennett was born in Charleston, SC, in 1938. A child of the Great Depression and WW2, he came of age in a time of scarcity and uncertainty. His family sought opportunity in St. Stephen, SC, opening a bus stop, dime store, and restaurant, where he worked as...