Recent Obituaries

Frank Milton Pender

Mar 3, 2019

Frank Milton Pender, 76, of Bonneau, husband of 47 years to Phyllis Anne Chambers Pender, passed away, Sunday, March 3, 2019.

Frank was born January 30, 1943 in Charleston, a son of Charles Milton Pender and Vera Infinger Pender.

A proud member of the Summerville High School Football Team, Frank was a beloved husband and...

Michael D Couch

Mar 3, 2019

Michael Dell Couch, 56, of Moncks Corner, passed away Sunday March 3, 2019.

Michael was born July 26, 1962 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, a son of Larry Allen Couch and Lynda Marie Bickers Smith.

An industrial construction worker, Michael was of the Christian faith. He was a fun loving guy who will be sadly...

Catherine (Castle) Clark

Feb 18, 2019

Catherine Castle Clark, 100, of Moncks Corner, widow of Thomas Edward Clark passed away Monday February 18, 2019.

Catherine was born April 2, 1918 in New Hope, Alabama a daughter of John William Castle and Flossie Mae Craft Castle.

A member of Gethsemane Baptist Church, Catherine was a Godly woman who believed in working hard...

Lillian Deloris Myzell

Feb 16, 2019

Lillian Deloris Myzell, 78, of Moncks Corner, passed away February 16, 2019.

Lillian was born November 25, 1940 in Berkeley County, a daughter of the late Luis A. Myzell and Iona Mizell Myzell.

A loving Aunt and Great Aunt, Lillian enjoyed crafts, poetry, cats and dogs. She also enjoyed spending time doing cross stitch, string...

Arthur Gerald "Jerry" Brewer

Feb 16, 2019

Arthur Gerald "Jerry" Brewer, beloved husband, devoted father, adored Pop, and steadfast brother, uncle and friend, departed this Earth peacefully on February 16, 2019.

Jerry served in the US Army and retired from Berkeley  Electric Cooperative as VP of Administration.  Jerry devoted significant time and energy to his community, through service to the Jaycees, Sertoma International, and...

Donald Sterrett, Jr.

Feb 15, 2019

Donald Kirk Sterrett, Jr. widower of Joan Bennett Sterrett, passed away February 15, 2019 at the age of 70.

Donald was the son of Donald and Martina Postna Sterrett.

A Veteran of Vietnam, Don served first in the US Marines and then in the US Navy.

He enjoyed mentoring and tutoring through volunteer...

John W Peterson

Feb 12, 2019

John Winfield Peterson, 67, of Moncks Corner, a retired chemist, passed away Tuesday February 12, 2019.

John was born April 24, 1951 in Hillsboro, Oregon, a son of Harry Phillip Peterson and Virginia Chandler Peterson.

Surviving are a son- Phillip Andrew Peterson of Goose Creek.

All services will be private.

Leon Crawford

Feb 12, 2019

Olin Leon Crawford, 81, of Bonneau, husband of 50 years to Bonnie Watts Crawford passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019.

Leon was born January 17, 1938 in Rockingham, North Carolina, a son of Paul James Crawford and Rosa Jordan Crawford.

A member of Oak Grove PH Church, Leon was retired from the maintenance department of...

James W Dupree

Feb 11, 2019

James William Dupree, 66, of Moncks Corner entered into eternal rest Monday February 11, 2019 surrounded by his family.

James was born February 2, 1953 in Berkeley County a son of Aileen Cannon and the late Louis Seawall Dupree.

A retired surveyor with Berkeley County, James was an avid golfer and was a member of...

Silas W Hodge

Feb 8, 2019

Silas Wade Hodge, 57, of Awendaw, husband of Karen Tavaska Hodge, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2019.

Silas was born March 6, 1961 in Charleston County, a son of Jasper C. Hodge and Betty Jo Jones Hodge.

The former owner and operator of his own drywall business, Silas was also an avid hunter and fisherman,...

Julia Elizabeth (Sanders) Moody

Feb 8, 2019

Julia Elizabeth Sanders Moody, 91, of Moncks Corner, widow of F. Gerald Moody passed away Friday February 8, 2019.

Julia was born February 2, 1928 in Clinton, North Carolina, a daughter of Timothy F. Sanders and Minnie Catherine Newton Sanders.

Raised in Fayetteville North Carolina, Julia was a 1944 graduate of Fayetteville High School, she...

Robert "Bobby" Lee Caison

Feb 5, 2019

Robert “Bobby” Lee Caison, Sr., 72, of Moncks Corner, husband of 51 years to Mildred “Mikky” Watts Caison, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

Bobby was born March 12, 1946, in Charleston, a son of James Sylvester Caison and Elsie Allen Caison.

A member of Moncks Corner United Methodist Church, Bobby was a retired Dockmaster...

Harry D Austin Sr.

Feb 1, 2019

Harry Dale Austin, Sr., "Mr. Harry", 72, of Pinopolis, widower of Louise Chinners Austin, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019.

Harry was born September 20, 1946 in Berkeley County, a son of Woodrow Wilson Austin and Grace Hill Austin.

Upon completing Barber College, Harry walked into Friendly Barber Shop in Moncks Corner in January 1965 ...

Roy Port

Jan 31, 2019

Roy Port, 64, of North Charleston, retired first class painter, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Roy was born December 22, 1954 in Awendaw, South Carolina a son of James Tillman Port and Henrietta Winkles Blakeley.

Surviving are sons- Roy Port, Jr of North Charleston; Rocky Port of North Charleston; a daughter- Christy Port and...

David H. Rollinson, Jr.

Jan 22, 2019

David Hencil Rollinson, Jr., 50, of Macbeth, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

David was born March 16, 1968 in Charleston, son of Gail Hart Moore Metts and the late David H. Rollinson, Sr.

A graduate of Berkeley High School, David went on to obtain a business degree from the College of Charleston. He worked...

Diane (Dunn) Louden

Jan 16, 2019

Diane Alice Dunn Louden, 77, of Moncks Corner, wife of 49 years to Thurman Lee Louden, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

Diane was born January 15, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a daughter of the late James A. Dunn and Freida Vonnette Bowman Dunn.

A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Diane was an active member...

Patricia Ann (Clark) Hough

Jan 1, 2019

Patricia Ann Clark Hough, 70, of Moncks Corner, wife of Michael Hough, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

"Trish" was born January 16, 1948, in Albemarle, North Carolina, a daughter of Ralph Fred Clark and Mary Helen Roberts Clark.

A secretary and sales representative, Trish loved shopping, especially for antiques; she also enjoyed bowling. She...

Frances Ham Starnes

Dec 28, 2018

Frances "Sissy" Alberta Ham Starnes 78, of Cross, SC passed away on December 28, 2018.  She was born in Charleston, SC on October 15, 1940 to the late Albert Percival Ham II and Frances Josephine Dixon Ham Walker.

Frances was a former secretary for the Berkeley County School District, Corporate Secretary for the Westbury Trucking Company and...

Ernest Lawton Rourk Iii

Dec 11, 2018

Ernest Lawton Rourk, III, 43 of Moncks Corner, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

Ernest was born December 19, 1974 in Charleston, a son of Ernest L. Rourk, Jr. and the late Helen Elaine Conyers Rourk.

Given this nickname as a small child, it stuck and Ernest was known fondly by all of...

Clyde Christopher Cooper

Dec 9, 2018

Clyde Christopher Cooper, 43, of Bonneau, husband of Jennifer Shuler Cooper, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018.

Christopher was born November 10, 1975 in Charleston, a son of Marlene Daniels Preacher and the late Clyde Luther Cooper.

Employed as a contractor for a home residential construction company, Chris enjoyed cooking for his family,...