Recent Obituaries

Jan 6, 2020

William Stewart Powell, Jr. 79, of St. Stephen, widower of Roberta Orvin Powell passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 in St. Stephen.

Stewart was born February 25, 1940 in Berkeley County a son of William Stewart Powell, Sr. and Willie Elwell Powell.

Former owner and operator of Powell’s Foodland in St. Stephen, Stewart had also...

Jan 5, 2020

Matthew Driggers, Jr., 34, of Hanahan, husband of Kimberly Holladay Driggers passed away January 5, 2020 at his residence.

Matthew was born October 4, 1985 in Charleston, a son of Matthew Driggers, Sr. and Patricia Johnson Driggers.

A framer with a local construction company, Matthew was a big guy with a big heart and smile,...

Jan 3, 2020

Beverly “Delores” Ard Murrell of Moncks Corner passed away Friday, January 3 at MUSC.  She was the wife of James “Jim” Murrell.

Delores was born Sept 20,1942 in Greeleyville, SC. She was the daughter of Ervin & Edythe Ard.

She graduated in 1961 from Murray Vocational School and worked as a cosmetologist for 20 years. ...

Jan 2, 2020

Marguerite Lavetta Williams West, 96, of Pinopolis, widow of Ralph Drayton West, died Thursday, January 2, 2020 in Summerville.

Marguerite was born September 24, 1923 in Charleston, a daughter of Albert Nathaniel Williams and Abbie Louise Metts Williams.

A retired business woman, Marguerite was a member of Moncks Corner United Methodist Church as well as...

Dec 29, 2019

Benjamin F. "Frank" Rogerson, Jr. passed peacefully surrounded by family at The University of Pennsylvania Hospital on December 29, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 75.

Frank is survived by his loving wife Patsy Anne Barnett of Moncks Corner, SC, a son- Benjamin "Ben" F.  Rogerson, III, (Jerri) of Anderson, SC...

Dec 26, 2019

Ronald Virgil Spivey, 76, of Cordesville, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019.

Ronald was born January 16, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida, a son of John Spivey and Laura Mae DeLoach Spivey.

He had been a longtime contractor and builder for both residential and commercial construction. His exceptional quality work was in high demand throughout the...

Dec 19, 2019

Robert Frank Petracca was born October 30, 1936 in Milford, Massachusetts, the son of Anthony Ralph Petracca and Marie DeLuzio Petracca. He graduated from Hopkinton High School, attended Newman Prep School in Boston and graduated from the University of Florida Forest Ranger School.

Robert began his career with J.W. Sewell Company, Consulting Engineers in Old Town, Maine....

Dec 18, 2019

Patricia Gail Crosby, 67, of Cross, wife of David Crosby, passed away Wednesday December 18, 2019.

Gail was born February 26, 1952 in Florence, a daughter of Willie Joe Jones and Violet Lee Jones.

A 1970 graduate of R.B. Stall High School, Gail had been employed as a cafeteria cashier at Berkeley Middle School. She...

Dec 11, 2019

Milas (Mike) Newton Ashe, 82, of Moncks Corner, husband of 59 years to Beverly Bennett Ashe passed away Wednesday December 11, 2019.

Mike was born March 25, 1937 in Cullowhee, North Carolina, a son of James Oscar Ashe and Bertha Morrison Ashe.

A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Mike attended Calvary Baptist Church. He served...

Nov 20, 2019

Bernice Shurlknight Phillips, 98, of Beaver Dam, a homemaker and widow of Johnnie C. Phillips. Sr. passed away Wednesday November 20, 2019.

Ms. Bernice was born June 24, 1921 in Berkeley County a daughter of William Joseph Shurlknight and Ella Carr Shurlknight.

A 1940 graduate of St. Stephen High School, Ms. Bernice loved being a...

Nov 19, 2019

Patsy Louise Maness Basobas, 76, of Goose Creek, a homemaker and former CNA, wife of 50 years to Asterio Basobas, Sr. passed away Tuesday November 19, 2019.

Patsy was born December 19, 1942 in Delta, Utah a daughter of Zannie and Hugo Nidoy and Franklin Maness.

A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Patsy loved her...

Nov 13, 2019

Bonnie Whitlock Fleming, 87, wife of the late Fleetwood Leon Fleming, died on November 13, 2019 at Trident Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Fleming were married for 52 years. Mrs. Fleming was born December 21, 1931 in Bennettsville, SC, the daughter of James Smith Whitlock and Bonnie Crosland Whitlock.

Mrs. Fleming was a long-time member of First Baptist...

Nov 9, 2019

Edythe McKnight Ard, 96, a homemaker and widow of Ervin Donald Ard, passed away Saturday November 9, 2019.

Edythe was born February 22, 1923 in Williamsburg County, a daughter of Julius Elliott McKnight and Mary Frances McKnight.

A member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Ms. Ard was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a...

Nov 3, 2019

Marie Hill Reeves, 90, of Lebanon, a homemaker and widow of Harris D. Reeves, passed away Sunday November 3, 2019.

Marie was born March 28, 1929 in Lebanon, a daughter of William Bennett Hill and Abbie Varner Hill.

A lifelong member of Lebanon United Methodist Church, Marie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She...

Oct 25, 2019

James Leemon Carner, Jr. 71, of Moncks Corner, husband of Anita Rockwell Carner, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019.

James was born May 14, 1948 in Charleston, son of James L. Carner, Sr. and Racelia Lambert Carner.

A loving husband, father and grandfather, James was a member of Moncks Corner United Methodist Church. He served...

Oct 20, 2019

Burton “Burt” Legrande Ardis, Jr. of Moncks Corner, husband of 46 years to Susan Elaine Crowe Ardis passed away October 20, 2019.

Burt was born October 10, 1939 in Sumter a son of Reverend Burton Legrande Ardis, Sr. and June “Honey” Williams Ardis.

A founding member of Freedom Church, Burt was a loving husband and...

Oct 20, 2019

Charles Skipper Moore, 70, of Macbeth, husband of Debra Allen Moore passed away October 20, 2019.

Charles was born March 31, 1949 in Berkeley County, a son of Gilbert Moore and Marie Skipper Moore.

Employed by Santee Cooper as an electrician in the Substation Maintenance Department, Charles also enjoyed hunting.

Surviving in addition...

Oct 19, 2019

Shelby Hedrick Poszich, 82, of Moncks Corner, a homemaker and widow of Robert Harry Poszich, passed away Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019.

Shelby was born Dec. 25, 1936 in Pocahontas, Va., a daughter of the late Roy Clayton Hedrick and the late Marie Davidson Hedrick Leonard.

A loving mother and grandmother, Shelby was a...

Sep 28, 2019

Ronald Gene Raymond, 74, of Bonneau, a retired commercial construction worker passed away Saturday September 28, 2019.

Raymond was born May 12, 1945 in Crookston, Minnesota a son of Robert Raymond and Josephine Sheppard Raymond.

Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Kathryn Keys Raymond; two sons- Michael Best and his wife, Kacy of Newnan,...

Sep 23, 2019

Robert “Bobby” Morris Whittemore, 46, of Ravenel, passed away Monday September 23, 2019.

Bobby was born December 27, 1972 in Charleston, a son of the late Robert Grady Whittemore, Sr. and the late Miriam Ann Bishop Whittemore.

A graduate of St. Andrews High School, Bobby worked as a HVAC technician and enjoyed fishing and crabbing...