Recent Obituaries

Aug 8, 2020

Edward J. Schulz, Jr., 90, of Hollywood, first married to the late Marian Cone Schulz and husband of Emma King Schulz passed away Saturday August 8, 2020.

Edward was born January 4, 1930 in Charleston a son of the late Edward J. Schulz, Sr. and Ruth Sutcliffe Schulz.

A 1949 graduate of St. Paul’s High...

Jul 29, 2020

Thurmond Temple Bolen “Shotgun”, 79, of Summerville, widower of Theresa Mason Bolen, entered his heavenly home Wednesday July 29, 2020.

Thurmond was born November 24, 1940 in Augusta, Georgia a son of the late Bowman Henry Bolen and the late Inez Hair Bolen.

A retired supervisor for Fluor Daniels Construction, Thurmond was a member of...

Jul 27, 2020

Steven Kendal Pierce, 59, of St. Stephen, husband of Michelle Springs Pierce, passed away Monday July 27, 2020.

Steven was born April 25, 1961 in Berkeley County a son of Lewis K. Pierce and the late Lenora Murray Pierce.

A baptized member of Russellville Christian Church, Steven loved the Lord and his church family. He...

Jul 20, 2020

John M. Bryant, 85, of Goose Creek, husband of Margaret DeMars Bryant passed away Monday July 20, 2020.

John was born May 20, 1935 in Darlington, a son of James Arthur Bryant and Leatha Windham Bryant and his second mother Emmie K. Bryant. John was the youngest of sixteen siblings.

A 1956 graduate of Summerville...

Jun 29, 2020

Bonnie Woods Willis, 79, of Moncks Corner, first married to the late Donald Hornsby and widow of Chuck Willis, passed away Monday June 29, 2020.

Bonnie was born November 2, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia a daughter of Dan Woods and Lucille Woods.

A member of Salem Baptist Church, Bonnie was a tidy housekeeper who enjoyed...

Jun 4, 2020

Heinrich George Ruediger, 80, of St. Stephen, husband of Fay Brady Ruediger, passed away Thursday June 4, 2020 at his residence.

Heinrich was born October 4, 1939 in Bohlitz, Germany, a son of George Bruno Ruediger and Gertrud Elizabeth Ruediger.

A loving husband of 55 years to Mrs. Fay, Heinrich was a devoted father and...

Jun 2, 2020

Mr. David O. Shuler of Jamestown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his residence.

He was a graduate of Macedonia High School and graduated from a Business School in Florence, where he received an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. He was also a veteran and served in the United States Army as a Specialist...

Jun 1, 2020

Rosa Hilda Law, 62, of Goose Creek, passed away Monday June 1, 2020.

Rosa was born December 28, 1957 in Charleston, a daughter of Norris Samuel Law and Rosa Mitchum Law.

A graduate of Berkeley High School, Rosa was raised in the First Baptist Church of Moncks Corner. “She loved the ground her grandchildren walked...

May 31, 2020

Reginald B. Salisbury, 95, of Lebanon, widower of Ann Varner Salisbury, passed away on Sunday evening, May 31, 2020.

Mr. Reggie was born May 11, 1925 in Ridgeville, a son of Eddie H. Salisbury and Decimar Grooms Salisbury.

A devoted husband and father, Mr. Reggie and Mrs. Ann were married 72 years before her death...

May 29, 2020

Shelby Jean Bryant Cantrell, 76, of Moncks Corner, wife of Michael Cantrell passed away Friday May 29, 2020.

Shelby was born in Ware Shoals, South Carolina June 12, 1943 a daughter of the late James Marvin Bryant and the late Lois Reeves Bryant.

A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Shelby had been an active member...

May 24, 2020

Moncks Corner, S.C. -- Father Richard McGuire, O.C.S.O, age 93, died peacefully at Mepkin Abbey in the quiet of the night on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, May 24, 2020.

The son of Margaret and Louis McGuire, Fr. Richard was born June 22, 1926 in Omaha, NE.

Fr. Richard entered Mepkin Abbey...

May 18, 2020

Jeannie Mae Evans, 85, of Moncks Corner, passed away Monday May 18, 2020. Born December 9, 1934 to the late John Harden and late Dillie Charity Burge Harden.

Jeannie was a devoted navy wife and loving mother. She was a member of Berkeley Baptist Church who loved and enjoyed spending time with her family, crafts and knitting....

May 16, 2020

Charles David Stewart, 60, of Jamestown, husband of Cindy Matthews Stewart, passed away Saturday May 16, 2020.

Charles was born April 25, 1960 in Monroe, North Carolina, a son of Fred Martin Stewart and the late Edith Rachel Ross Stewart.

A retired postal worker, Charles had served his country in the US Army. He loved...

May 14, 2020

Phyllis Ann Chambers Pender, 73, of Bonneau, widow of Frankie Pender, passed away Thursday May 14, 2020 at her residence.

Phyllis was born October 23, 1946 in Nashville, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Philip B. Chambers and the late Gladys Gamble Chambers.

A loving wife and mother, Phyllis and Frankie had been married 47...

May 14, 2020

Debra Ann Sires Wilson, of St. Stephen, wife of Charles “Buddy” Wilson, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020.

Debra was born April 9, 1959 in Summerville, a daughter of the late Ernest Eugene Sires and the late Camilla Chavis Sires.

A loving Mom and Grandmother, Debbie loved her grandkids very much. She enjoyed storytelling and...

Apr 29, 2020

Maxine Tompkins Edwards, 78, of Pinopolis, wife of James G. “Jim” Edwards passed away Wednesday April 29, 2020.

Maxine was born November 11, 1941 in Conway, South Carolina a daughter of Arthur C. Tompkins and Geanwood Smith Watson.

A loving wife and mother, Maxine was the retired owner and operator of Heritage Cleaners and a...

Apr 19, 2020

Mark Edwin Crankshaw, 64, of Summerville, passed away Sunday April 19, 2020.

Mark was born March 30, 1956 in Ellinwood, Kansas a son of James B. Crankshaw and Lucile R. McPheron Crankshaw.

Mark was a very kind hearted person. He enjoyed music, movies and classic cars, he loved attending concerts, his favorites being 70’s bands,...

Apr 14, 2020

William Scott Campbell, 65, of Canton, Ohio, formerly of Holly Hill, widower of Joann Maddi Campbell passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

William was born May 31, 1954 in Plainsfield, New Jersey a son of William Campbell and Mary Gibson Campbell.

While living in Holly Hill, William was a member of Santee Bible Baptist Church,...

Apr 14, 2020

Ruby Law White, 82, of Shulerville, wife of Louis W. White, passed away Monday April 13, 2020.

Ruby was born February 10, 1938 in Berkeley County, a daughter of Norris Samuel Law and Rosa Mitchum Law.

A loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Mrs. Ruby loved her grandbabies, gardening, flowers and reading. She was a...

Apr 10, 2020

Frances Baker Hood, 96, of Macedonia, widow of Lee S. Hood, passed away on Friday April 10, 2020.

Mrs. Frances was born October 13, 1923 in Yeaddiss, Kentucky a daughter of Taylor Baker and Beatrice Dixon Baker.

A loving mother and grandmother, Mrs. Frances was fondly referred to by everyone as “Mama”. She loved her...