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Ann Louise "Nana" Butler

Ann Louise "Nana" Butler

Feb 18, 2024

Our beloved Ann Louise Butler, affectionately known as "Nana", was born on December 17, 1942. She was the second of ten children born into a legacy of love by her parents, the late William Butler, Sr. and the late Edna Garnett Butler, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She was reared and educated in the public schools of Berkeley County,...

Otto "Sawzee" Spruill, Jr.

Otto "Sawzee" Spruill, Jr.

Feb 9, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Otto "Sawzee" Spruill, Jr. of Moncks Corner, SC, who entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 9, 2024.

He is survived by his children, Bruce Spruill, Billy Land, Aliyah Sana, Hakim Spruill and Aesha Spruill; siblings, Lucy Collins, Betty Lou Spruill, Bobby Spruill, Linda Moore,...

Edna L. Bennett

Edna L. Bennett

Feb 7, 2024

Edna Lee Starks Bennett was born in St. Stephen, South Carolina on December 20, 1946, to the late Ernest Lee Starks and Lizzie Bell Gillard Starks.  After battling a prolonged illness, Edna departed this life Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Summerville, South Carolina.

At an early age Edna attended Sumpter Chapel United Methodist church in St. Stephen,...

Leonard Lee Smith

Leonard Lee Smith

Feb 5, 2024

The Man and His Music

Leonard Lee Smith, the son of the late Enoch Smith, Sr. and Dorothy Stevens Smith, was born on November 28, 1948 in the Longridge Community of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Brother Leonard transitioned from this life at home on February 5, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. He was affectionately known as "Red"...

Christopher Thompson

Christopher Thompson

Feb 2, 2024

Christopher Thompson was born on January 4, 1953, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.  He was the second child born to the late Samuel and Sarah Nelson Thompson.  He went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 2, 2024, at his residence.

Chris received his formal education at Berkeley High School, Class of 1971. After graduation, he...

Elease L. Baylor Moore

Elease L. Baylor Moore

Jan 31, 2024

Elease Baylor Moore passed away peacefully at Pruitt Health, Moncks Corner, South Carolina on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She fought courageously and never gave up. Elease was the eldest child of Reverend and Mrs. G. L. Baylor, born on March 19, 1930 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Arthur Moore, siblings Geraldine Baylor...

Loretta Scott

Loretta Scott

Jan 30, 2024

Loretta Frazier Scott was born December 30, 1957, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Timothy Frazier and Bernice Gibbs Frazier. She departed this life January 30, 2024, at her residence in Charleston, South Carolina.

Loretta received her education in the public schools of Berkeley County. She was employed at Detyens Shipyards...

Elder Ernest C. Smith

Elder Ernest C. Smith

Jan 29, 2024

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day - and not only to me, but also all who have longed for his appearing.  II Timothy 4:7-8

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Deacon Archie L. Reid

Deacon Archie L. Reid

Jan 28, 2024

"I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.  2. And the Lord answered me, and said, write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.  For the vision...

Barry Kent Dawson

Barry Kent Dawson

Jan 9, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Mr. Barry Kent Dawson of Moncks Corner, SC, who departed this life on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

There will be NO VISITATION at the home.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charitable organization in honor of Barry Kent Dawson

A Celebration of Life...

Quinton Jamar Owens

Quinton Jamar Owens

Jan 5, 2024

Mr. Quinton Jamar Owens, the third and youngest child of Margaret Rollerson Owens and the late Bernard Owens was born on February 18, 1983.  Quinton began his education in the Berkeley County School System, where he attended H. E. Bonner Elementary, Macedonia Middle, and was a 2001 graduate of Timberland High School.  While in high school, Quinton completed the...

George "Skeet" Rorie Iii

George "Skeet" Rorie Iii

Dec 23, 2023

George Rorie III, affectionately known to family and friends as "Skeet", departed this life on December 23, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer.

Skeet was born on August 23, 1973 to George Rorie Jr. and Deloris Frazier Rorie in Charleston, South Carolina. He was reared in Moncks Corner and received his education in the public schools...

Imogene Dingle

Imogene Dingle

Dec 17, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Imogene Dingle of Moncks Corner, SC, who departed this life on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are: her husband, Mr. Edmund W. Dingle; daughter, Valerie (Greg) Ruth; stepson, Edmund (Tammy) Dingle; granddaughters, Madison, Makayla and Meghan; great-grandson, Kevin; foster son,...

Bertha Lee Nelson

Bertha Lee Nelson

Dec 9, 2023

Bertha Lee Washington Nelson, a mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to so many over her 97 years here on earth, took her final breath on December 9, 2023.

Bertha Lee was born to the late Ransome and Ida Green Washington Johnson-Jones on October 24, 1926. She was preceded in death by all seven of her siblings: Carrie,...

Willie Sellers

Willie Sellers

Dec 3, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Willie Sellers of St. Stephen, SC, who departed this life on Sunday, December 3, 2023, in Charleston, SC.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Mrs. Helen M. Sellers; children, Cassandra Sellers, Victoria Sellers and Lorenzo Sellers; grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; brother, Mr. James...

Alice Ruth Plowden

Alice Ruth Plowden

Nov 27, 2023

"Blessed at the dead who die in the Lord...for they rest from their labours"   ~ Revelation 14:13

Mrs. Alice R. Plowden, was born on December 25, 1943 in Dorchester County, South Carolina as Alice Ruth Joyner. She was the beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth Joyner. She touched the lives of many with her support, encouragement and...

Victoria "Blue" Myers

Victoria "Blue" Myers

Nov 24, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Victoria Myers of Georgetown, SC, who entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 24, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are: her children, Elaine Myers, Vernard Myers (Gloria), Wayne Myers and Allen Myers (Barbara); grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends....

Evangelist Emma Jane King

Evangelist Emma Jane King

Nov 22, 2023

Courtesy of the King Family

*** Please note updated change in place of service and viewing. ***

Evangelist Emma Jane King of Gary, IN, formerly of St. Stephen, SC, was born on September 23, 1947. She departed this earth on November 22, 2023.

She will...

Ezola Bolden Reid

Ezola Bolden Reid

Nov 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Ezola Bolden Reid of Moncks Corner, SC, who departed this life on Monday, November 20, 2023.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, Arthur Reid, Jr.; son, Maurice Bolden; and brother, Emmitt Bolden, Jr.

Those left to cherish her memory are: her...

Margaret Keys Garnett

Margaret Keys Garnett

Nov 19, 2023

On August 12, 1938, the Lord blessed the late George Milligan and Estelle Major Milligan with a beautiful daughter, Margaret. She departed this life to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 19, 20023 at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Margaret was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County. She was employed with the Berkeley...

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