Recent Obituaries

May 7, 2018

Vola Helen Eller Lanning, 88, of Moncks Corner, widow of Glenn Ray Lanning, Sr., passed away Monday, May 7, 2018.

Vola was born April 5, 1930, in Cumberland County, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Bowman G. Eller and Eva Mae Dodson Eller. Ms. Vola enjoyed gardening, fishing and shopping at Walmart and Goodwill; in...

Apr 28, 2018

Katie Jackson Yates, 87, of Moncks Corner, widow of James William Yates, passed away Saturday evening, April 28, 2018, at her residence. Mrs. Yates was born July 19, 1930 in Moncks Corner, daughter of Nathanial Jackson and Gollie Smith. She was a homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a dedicated member of Ebenezer United...

Apr 25, 2018

Patrick Wayne Melton, 51, of St. Stephen, husband of Suzanne Brand Melton, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

Patrick was born November 1, 1966, in San Diego, California, a son of Patricia Roberts Melton and the late Delmas Wayne Melton.

A huge presence in the world of animal welfare for over 23 years;...

Apr 16, 2018

Donald James Smith, 67, of Macedonia, a truck driver and husband of Annette Brinson Smith, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018.

Donald was born August 3, 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of Donald James Campbell and Irene Elizabeth Kelly Smith.

A loving husband, father and grandfather, Donald served his country in the US...

Apr 13, 2018

Bessie Dial Cabaniss, 81, of Moncks Corner, widow of Proctor Eugene “Jerry” Cabaniss, passed away in Round Rock, Texas on Friday, April 13, 2018.

Bessie was born October 26, 1936, in Maxton, North Carolina, a daughter of George Dial and Jessie Berry Dial.

As a member of First Baptist Church, Moncks Corner for...

Apr 12, 2018

Roland E. Nettles, Jr. 67, of Moncks Corner, passed away Thursday April 12, 2018 at his residence.

Roland was born December 5, 1950 in Berkeley County, son of Roland E. Nettles, Sr. and Evelyn Russell Nettles.

A graduate of both Clemson and The Citadel, Roland was a retired English Teacher with the Berkeley...

Apr 4, 2018

Beverly "Bev" Julian Gleaton, Jr., 77, of Pinopolis, husband of Janice Parker Gleaton, passed away April 4, 2018.

Bev was born December 17, 1940 in Charleston, son of the late Beverly Julian Gleaton, Sr. and Marie Louise Mellichamp Gleaton.

A graduate of Moultrie High School and Palmer College, Bev served his country in...

Apr 4, 2018

Jean Margaret Heatley Ferguson, 88, of Moncks Corner, widow of Roy McCleary Ferguson, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018.

Jean was born December 21, 1929 in Elloree, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Shufford Tilman Heatley and Bertha Thornley Heatley.

A loving Mother and Grandmother who always put her family first. Jean...

Mar 31, 2018

Sallie Kate “Kitty” Stanley Mescher, 84, died March 31, 2018 in Horry County, SC. She was born June 23, 1933 in Kingstree, SC to parents George A. Stanley and Mary W. Elks. She graduated from Winthrop College in 1955 and later received a masters in Education from University of South Carolina. Kitty married her high school sweetheart,...

Mar 22, 2018

Christopher Carl Nowels, 57, of Summerville, husband of Catherine “Cassie” Gilbreath Nowels, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018. Christopher was born March 20, 1961 in Berkeley County, son of Mary Wilkins Nowels of San Antonio, Texas and the late Virgil Carl Nowels. Chris was a loving husband to “Cassie”, who was his perfect partner and the love of his...

Mar 21, 2018

John H. Kinard, Jr., 66, of Olar, South Carolina, a retired car salesman, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. John was born February 20, 1952 in Charleston, a son of John H. Kinard, Sr. and Juanita Jackson Kinard. A loving “Popa”, who’s passion was fishing and hunting and passing those skills down to his children and grandchildren. His favorite...

Mar 18, 2018

Martha Fox Sullivan, 98, of Moncks Corner, widow of Grover E. Sullivan, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018. Martha was born October 1, 1919, in Parkers Ferry, a daughter of Perry Murphy Fox and Juddie Mae Youngblood Fox. Martha was a living history book, she was a generous spirit with a sharp mind and quick wit. She enjoyed playing...

Mar 14, 2018

Deborah Shuler Gaskins, 63, of Jamestown, a homemaker and wife of Larry M. Gaskins, passed away March 14, 2018. Deborah was born January 13, 1955, in Georgia, a daughter of James Albert Shuler and Ila Haselden Shuler. A loving mother and grandmother, Deborah enjoyed cooking, animals, crafts and gardening. She will be sadly missed. Surviving in addition to her...

Mar 12, 2018

Richard Allen Callahan, 70, of Moncks Corner, widower of Charlene Callahan, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018. Richard was born December 21, 1947, in Biloxi, Mississippi at the Keesler Air Force Base, son of the late Elijah L. Callahan, Jr. and Doris Elaine Allen Callahan. A retired pipefitter with the Charleston Naval Shipyard, Richard was a member of Old...

Feb 28, 2018

Dwayne Alan Belk, 52, of Moncks Corner, husband of Janelle Wyndham Belk passed away February 28, 2018. Dwayne was born July 18, 1965 in Lumberton, NC, a son of Ruth Kelley Belk and the late Ira Alvis Belk. He was a dedicated husband of 31 years, a loving father and grandfather, and member of St. Stephen Evangelical Church. A...

Feb 18, 2018

William “Bill” Francis Johns, 83, of Bethera, husband of Alberta Pierce Johns, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. Bill was born February 1, 1935, in Stilson, Georgia, son of Joseph Melvin Johns and Mary Kathleen McCall Johns. A devoted husband of 31 years, he and his wife Alberta co-owned and operated Johns Painting. Bill was a member of Bethel...

Feb 13, 2018

Kenneth Edward Winklepleck, 53, of North Charleston, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Kenneth was born February 3, 1965, in Charleston, son of Clayton E. Winklepleck and the late Sarah Mixson Winklepleck. An HVAC Technician, Kenneth loved cooking, fishing, NASCAR, the Carolina Gamecocks and all of his beloved dogs over the years. Surviving are his father Clayton and his...

Feb 13, 2018

Martha Ellen Varner, a mother and friend to all she met along the way, passed away February 13, 2018. She leaves behind her a beautiful legacy of service to not only family and friends but to the community at large. Born to Warren P. Goebel and Elizabeth Larson on June 3, 1939. She grew up mainly in Buffalo and...

Feb 13, 2018

Michael Will Hood, 47, of Macedonia, employee of Landmark Construction, passed away, February 13, 2018. Michael was born November 16, 1970, in Charleston County, son of the late Roosevelt Mike Hood and Janice Bilton Hood. A member of Macedonia Christian Church and a 1989 graduate of Macedonia High School, Michael loved sports on all levels. He coached children in...

Feb 6, 2018

Peter Clark Hazlett, 65, of Moncks Corner, husband of Joan Montgomery Hazlett, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Peter was born November 27, 1952, in Seattle, Washington, son of the late John C. Hazlett and Katherine Piercy Hazlett. A supervisor at Detyens Shipyard, Peter worked in the Structural Department. He served his country in the US Navy during the...