Recent Obituaries

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”....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Oct 19, 2020

Jacqueline B. Morris, 87, of Moncks Corner, widow of Clifton E. Morris, passed away Monday October 19, 2020.

Jackie was born April 4, 1933 in Rock Hill, SC a daughter of James J. Braswell and Arthur Mae Stevenson Braswell.

A loving wife and mother, Jackie was a homemaker who enjoyed fishing, shopping, always looking for...

Oct 17, 2020

Denise Gaston Shine, 69 years of age, who last lived in Moncks Corner, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. She was born on September 20, 1951 in New York, New York. Denise was the daughter of Herbert Gaston and Helen Henry Shine. Denise is survived by her husband, Timothy Shine Sr., a son Timothy Shine II and his wife,...

Sep 27, 2020

Charles “Charlie” Lynwood Oliver, 88, of Moncks Corner, husband of Barbara Hood Oliver passed away Sunday September 27, 2020.

Charlie was born October 2, 1931 in Berkeley County, a son of Marion Lynwood Oliver and Bernice Alsbrook Oliver.

A loving and devoted husband, Charlie and Barbara shared 68 years of marriage and were the parents...

Sep 18, 2020

Catherine Mahala Blackmon, age 100, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2020 at the Summerville Community Hospice House.

Kitty, as she was known to everyone, was born in Moncks Corner, SC on November 27, 1919.  She graduated from the newly restored Berkeley High School and worked at the Berkeley Restaurant for over 18 years.  Her favorite hobby...

Sep 18, 2020

Betty Lou Wyndham Patz, 87,  currently of Mesa Arizona, first married to the late George Graham and widow of Edward Patz, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020.

Betty was born September 27, 1932 in Berkeley County a daughter of the late Lamar and Mimcy Wyndham.

Retired from the Georgia Pacific Plywood Plant, Betty was a...

Sep 17, 2020

William Andrew “Andy” Capps, 46, of St. Stephen, husband of Ruth Michelle Varner Capps, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his residence.

Andy was born October 3, 1973 in Georgetown County, the son of Cecilia Brandon Parker Capps and the late Avon Noble Capps.

A Board Systems Operator with Santee Cooper, Andy was a...

Sep 14, 2020

Betty Lou Orvin Shepard, 88, of Goose Creek, widow of Alton Ray Shepard, Sr. passed away Monday, September 14, 2020.

Betty was born August 26, 1932 in Berkeley County, a daughter of Cliff Orvin and Inez Wilson Orvin.

A loving mother and member of First Baptist Church of Goose Creek, Betty loved the Lord and...

Sep 7, 2020

Mederia McDonald Gaskins, 83, of Moncks Corner, SC entered into eternal rest on Monday September 7, 2020. Mederia was born March 12, 1937 in Berkeley County, the son of Marklin D. Gaskins and Juanita Brandon Gaskins.

A graduate of Macedonia High School, Mederia attended Berry College and was the owner of Gaskins Drywall. He was a member...