Recent Obituaries

Mar 4, 2020

Helen McNinch Bang, 73, of Moncks Corner, wife of Byron Bang, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

Helen was born October 9, 1946 in Vidalia Georgia, a daughter of Arnold Amzi McNinch, Ruby Stack McNinch Howard and step father- James C. "JC" Howard.

A graduate of Berkeley High School, Helen went on to attend Cosmetology...

Mar 1, 2020

Charlie Hood, 73, of Bonneau passed away Sunday March 1, 2020 in Moncks Corner.

Charlie was born November 8, 1946 in Berkeley County, the son of Charlie Hood and Carrie Mitchum Hood.

A 1964 graduate of Macedonia High School, Charlie was a proud member of the the Foxes football team, he went on to attended...

Feb 26, 2020

Iva Lucille Touchberry Sowell, 93, of Moncks Corner, widow of Charlie Walker Sowell, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.

Lucille was born September 30, 1926 in Coward, South Carolina, a daughter of the late James Carlisle Touchberry and the late Eula Geddings Touchberry.

She was...

Feb 11, 2020

Jayson, known as “Jay”, was born July 19, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, a son of Ralph Merrill Jordan and Frances Echoe Canada (Jordan).  Jayson grew up in Homestead, Florida and graduated from South Dade High School in 1958.  He served in the U.S. Coast Guard (Florida) before serving in the Army from 1960 -1963 in Fort Benning, Georgia, Fort...

Feb 7, 2020

Oswald “Lem” Mitchum, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2020 at Vidant Edgecombe Hospital in Tarboro, NC.

He was born in Berkeley County, SC on April 26, 1936 the son of Douglas and Agnes Mitchum.

He met his loving wife of 30 years, Rita Ann Mitchum on a blind date through...

Jan 13, 2020

Mildred Lorraine Spring Guerry, 88, of Jamestown, widow of Eky S. “Boshey” Guerry, Jr. passed away Monday January 13, 2020.

Lorraine was born January 1, 1932 in Hemingway, South Carolina, a daughter of Joseph Benjamin Spring and Louark Tanner Spring.

A member of Hickory Grove P.H. Church, Lorraine had retired from Oneita Knitting Mill in...

Jan 11, 2020

James Garen Wrenn, 85, of Moncks Corner husband of LaRhoda Keller Wrenn, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Garen was born March, 28, 1934, in Jamestown, SC, son of William Simeon Wrenn and Renvy Ann Lewis Wrenn.

He was a dedicated husband of 61 years; a loving father and member of St. Stephen Evangelical Church....

Jan 6, 2020

David Gray Watson, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, husband of 34 years to Ann Marie Karges Watson, passed away Monday January 6, 2020 at his residence.

David was born April 25, 1944 in Laurens, South Carolina, a son of Theodore Martine Watson and Dorothy Moore Watson.

David was retired from the Department of Special Needs and...

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...