Obituaries

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Shelby Jean Gatlin Hood

Shelby Jean Gatlin Hood

Feb 28, 2015

Shelby Jean Gatlin Hood, 75, of Macedonia, a homemaker, wife of Ralph “Jerry” Hood, Sr., passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015. Shelby Jean was born April 3, 1939, in Berkeley County, a daughter of Sammie Gatlin and Pearline Crawford Gatlin. A graduate of St. Stephen High School and a member of Macedonia Christian Church. She was a devoted wife...

Bonnie  Brown Lofton

Bonnie Brown Lofton

Feb 28, 2015

Lula Bonnie Bell Brown Lofton, 87, of Macedonia, widow of Ernest E. Lofton, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015, at her residence with her children by her side. Mrs. Bonnie was born January 27, 1928, in Laurence County Georgia, a daughter of Charlie Stanley Brown and Annie Livingston Brown. She was a loving mother and faithful sister, a member...

Debra Saturday

Debra Saturday

Feb 27, 2015

Debra Ann Roff Saturday, 62, of St. Stephen, wife of Don Steven Saturday, passed away Friday, February 27, 2015. Debra was born September 3, 1952, in Corpus Christi, Texas, daughter of Bill Roff and Lois Sage Roff Hood. In addition to being a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran, she was a local tax preparer and a licensed insurance agent...

Howard  J. Gage

Howard J. Gage

Feb 25, 2015

Howard James Gage, USAF Retired, of North Charleston, husband of Kathleen O’Shea Gage, passed away Wednesday evening, February 25, 2015. Major Gage was born January 1, 1939, in Naomi, PA, son of Orville James Gage and Marie Sasenko Gage. He was a 1960 graduate of the Citadel and received his MBA from UCLA. During his military career he served...

Bernard  "Neil" Prox  Jr.

Bernard "Neil" Prox Jr.

Feb 24, 2015

Bernard Cornelius “Neil” Prox Jr., 63, of Moncks Corner, husband of Alice Harned Prox, passed away February 24, 2015. Mr. Prox was born March 19, 1951, in Charleston, South Carolina, son of Bernard C. Prox and Betty Joyner Prox. Neil was of the Protestant faith, a glazier and supervisor at Port City Glass, and a member of Sons of...

Otto  Manning Russell  Jr.

Otto Manning Russell Jr.

Feb 13, 2015

Otto Manning Russell, Jr., 77, of Moncks Corner, husband of Imogene Tallon Russell, passed away Friday, February 13, 2015, at his residence. Otto was born on June 30, 1937, in Moncks Corner, son of Otto M. Russell Sr. and Sarah Edens Russell Walsh. He was a graduate of Berkeley High School. Upon completion of high school, he began working...

Jacquelyn  B. Hopgood

Jacquelyn B. Hopgood

Feb 9, 2015

Jaquelyn B. Hopgood, 68, of Moncks Corner, a retired x-ray technician and widow of Adolph “Hoppy” Hopgood, Jr., passed away Monday, February 9, 2015. Mrs. Jackie was born August 5, 1946, in Summerville, a daughter of J.W. Burgamy and Margaret Rawlins Burgamy. Surviving are three step-daughters- Angela Bowman and her husband, Jeff, of Ladson; Tina Zeigler and her husband,...

Dorothy Jean Reese Lowder

Dorothy Jean Reese Lowder

Feb 6, 2015

Dorothy Jean Reese Lowder, 83, of Isle of Palms, retired secretary for the Charleston Naval Shipyard, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015. Dorothy was born March 14, 1931, in Pensacola, Florida, daughter of Eugene L. Reese and Marion Peterson Reese. Surviving are a son- Lance Neal and his wife, Mary, of St. Stephen; a daughter- Susan Lowder and her...

Janice  Bilton Hood

Janice Bilton Hood

Feb 3, 2015

Janice Bilton Hood, 75, of Macedonia, widow of Mike Hood, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at her residence. Janice was born January 2, 1940, in Berkeley County, a daughter of Will Rowell Bilton and Dolan Orvin Bilton. A graduate of Macedonia High School, she was retired from the Berkeley County School System where she served as a teachers...

Mary  Boyles Lee

Mary Boyles Lee

Feb 1, 2015

Mary Boyles Lee, 90, of Cross, homemaker and widow of Herbert R. Lee, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015. Mrs. Mary was born January 11, 1925, in Martin, South Carolina, a daughter of Robert. L. Boyles and Evalena Walker Boyles. Surviving are a son- Robert E. “Bob” Lee and his wife, Judy, of Ridgeville; grandchildren- Melanie Hill; Kristen Hylton...

Brother  Robert Wojciechowski

Brother Robert Wojciechowski

Jan 31, 2015

WOJCIECHOWSKI, Brother Robert, 85, of Mepkin Abbey, a monk for 64 years passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015. Brother Robert was born June 19, 1929, in Detroit Michigan, son of Edward Wojciechowski and Wanda Kaspzyk Wojciechowski. Surviving are a brother-Floyd Alberts, of Flat Rock Michigan; a sister- Margery Pupa, of St. Clair Shores, Michigan; a sister-in-law- Judy Wojciechowski, of...

Virginia Guerry Brown Kirkland

Virginia Guerry Brown Kirkland

Jan 28, 2015

Kirkland, Virginia Guerry Brown, 83, of Macedonia, retired customer service clerk for Home Telephone and greeter at Walmart, first married to the late R.E. Brown, Sr. and widow of C.A. “Buddy” Kirkland, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015. Mrs. Virginia was born November 20, 1931, in Charleston, daughter of Ossie Guerry and Azalea Droze Guerry. Surviving are 3 step-sons-...

John R. "Doc" Manning

John R. "Doc" Manning

Jan 27, 2015

Manning, John R. “Doc”, 68, of Macedonia, husband of Brenda Gunter Manning, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his family Tuesday, January 27, 2015. John was born January 5, 1947, in Pittsburg, Pa., son of Herman C. and Elizabeth “Bet” Manning and Margaret P. Jak. He had been employed at the Charleston Navy Shipyard, Shop 31, and...

Durell H. "Sparky" Herndon

Durell H. "Sparky" Herndon

Jan 27, 2015

DuRell “Sparky” Herndon, 91, of Moncks Corner, widower of Phyliss Totten Herndon, passed away January 27, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Herndon was born November 11, 1923, in Canton, North Carolina, son of George Washington Herndon and Verma Hooker Herndon. He was retired US Coast Guard and Veteran of WWII and the Korean War. Surviving are sons- Pearce Herndon...

Roberta  D. Nunn

Roberta D. Nunn

Jan 26, 2015

Roberta D. Nunn, 48, of Bonneau, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015, in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Roberta was born May 19, 1966 in Orange County California, the daughter of Robert A. Nunn Jr. and Velma Dean Nunn. Roberta had been employed by several local establishments as a caterer, bartender and waitress. Her life was blessed with many close friends...

Vy  Marie Field

Vy Marie Field

Jan 18, 2015

Vy Marie Field was born October 30, 1928 in Park Falls, WI. She died peacefully in her home at Moncks Corner, S.C. January 18, 2015. Vy was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in St. Paul, MN. She was very active in all church charity work; the Ronald McDonald House and Project Noel in and around St. Paul....

Gary  R. Elsey,  Sr.

Gary R. Elsey, Sr.

Jan 13, 2015

Gary R. Elsey, Sr., 84, of Moncks Corner, widower of Ramona M. Elsey, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Elsey was born April 21, 1930, at Charleston, son of Joseph Allen Elsey and Selma Mary Anne Davis Elsey. He was a retired electrician and had served his country with the U.S. Army in Korea. Mr....

Wayne Toxey

Wayne Toxey

Jan 10, 2015

TOXEY, D. Wayne, 70, of Cross, retired insurance agent, and husband of Tina Driggers Toxey, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015. Wayne was born November 5, 1944, in Birmingham, AL, son of Thelmer J. Toxey and Kathryn Harrison Toxey. He was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church and had served in Vietnam with the U.S. Navy. Wayne ‘s...

Melody Dawn Yates Jackson

Melody Dawn Yates Jackson

Jan 9, 2015

Melody Dawn Yates Jackson, 33, of Summerville, widow of Walter Leonard Jackson, Jr., passed away Friday, January 9, 2015, in Myrtle Beach. Melody was born August 11, 1981, in Charleston, the daughter of Scott William Moore and Terry Ann Yates Moore. Surviving in addition to her parents are a son – Paul Clarke, Jr; two daughters – Elizabeth Nicole...

Bryan  Keith Watts

Bryan Keith Watts

Jan 3, 2015

Bryan Keith Watts, 43, of St. Stephen, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015, at his residence. Bryan was born July 25, 1971, in Charleston, the son of Francis Leland Watts and Margaret Carolyn Martin Watts. He was a graduate of St. Andrews Parish High School and was a retired vendor for John Derst Bread Company. Surviving are his mother;...