obituaries

Nov 9, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Mr. Lamont Thomas, of Moncks Corner, SC, who died Thursday, November 9, 2023.

His memorial service will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023, 3:30 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1350 Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC.

He is survived by: his wife,...

Nov 7, 2023

John Flagler, the fourth of six children born to Eugene and Mary Flagler, was born on September 16, 1944 in Kingstree, South Carolina. He departed this life on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in Nyack, New York.

John was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County.

He was known for his happy, spontaneous laughter. He...

Nov 7, 2023

Malcy Mae Campbell, affectionately known as "Doris", was born on February 8, 1949 in McClellanville, South Carolina. On the morning of November 7, 2023, at Roper St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, SC, Malcy was peacefully called home.

Malcy was educated in the public schools of Charleston County, SC, and graduated from Lincoln High School in the Class of...

Nov 6, 2023

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

-  2nd Timothy 4:7

Dan Houston, son of the late Earnest and Eula Houston was born on May 16, 1947 in Covington, Georgia. On the afternoon of Monday, November 6, 2023, God in His infinite wisdom, God who makes...

Oct 29, 2023

Christopher Wendell Manigault was born on August 22, 1932 in Moncks Corner, SC. He was the son of Charles Manigault and Cynthia Turner Manigault. He entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2023 at Veterans Victory House, Walterboro, SC.

Christopher, affectionately known as "Papa", received his early education at Berkeley Training High School, Moncks Corner, SC. After...

Oct 28, 2023

Carolyn Simmons Reid was born February 7, 1953 in Cordesville, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Pinckney "Mack" Simmons, Jr. and Serena Taylor Simmons. Carolyn transitioned into eternal life with the Lord on October 28, 2023.

Carolyn received her education in the public schools of Berkeley County, SC and graduated from Berkeley High School. She was...

Oct 23, 2023

On Monday, October 24, 2023, Melvin Wilfred Bartley "Dad", son of the late William Leroy and Susan Bartley, said farewell and entered into eternal rest.

Melvin was born on June 20, 1953 in Moncks Corner, SC. He attended the public schools of Berkeley County, graduating from Berkeley High School Class of 1971. He continued his education at...

Oct 16, 2023

Carrie Belle Maxwell was born January 27, 1949, in Bonneau, South Carolina, where she had some wonderful memories growing up. She was a daughter of Isaac and Mattie Mae Nelson.

Carrie graduated in 1967 from Russellville High School in St. Stephen, South Carolina. She served in the healthcare profession as a Nursing Assistant and Caretaker, where she...

Oct 2, 2023

Willie Jeremiah Manigault, also known as "Chillie Willie", was the son of the late Charles Sinkler Manigault and Cynthia T. Manigault. He was born on February 16, 1941, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He departed this life for a place of eternal rest on October 2, 2023, at his home in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

"Chillie Willie"...

Sep 30, 2023

"Preserve me, O God: For in thee do I put my trust."  -Psalm 16:1

Mother Dorothy Campbell England was born February 2, 1939, in Charleston County, South Carolina, to William H. Campbell and Louise Campbell. Mother England attended Bonds Wilson High School. She was employed by Evans Rule.

Mother England and her family attended Philadelphia...

Sep 26, 2023

Bishop Samuel Edward Gibbs Sr. went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2023. He was born September 1,1937 in Cordesville SC, to Allan Gibbs Sr. and Louisa Gadsden Gibbs.

Bishop Samuel Edward Gibbs Sr. received his education through the Berkeley County School system. He continued his education at the Master of Theology School (Waycross,...

Sep 14, 2023

Lorien Faye Milligan (affectionately known as "Lori"), of Huntsville, Alabama, transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Crestwood Hospital, surrounded by family and loved ones. Lori was born on December 13, 1981, in Germany to Ronald and Cheryl Milligan. Lori was preceded in death by her father Ronald G. Milligan, Veronica Milligan (sister), James and...

Sep 7, 2023

Life Reflection

"It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him."   - II Timothy 2:11, KJV

Denny Wilson, 80, died unexpectedly on September 7, 2023 at 4:39 a.m. at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Hospital in Charleston, South...

Aug 31, 2023

Dear Friends, it was our Lord Jesus himself who said, "Come to me, all you have labored and are burdened, and I will give you rest." Let us pray for our sister, Daisy, so she may rest from her labors and enter into the light of God's eternal Sabbath rest. Receive, O Lord, for she returns to you.

Aug 20, 2023

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."   - II Timothy 4:7-8

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Aug 5, 2023

John Henry Brown, better known as Greasy, was born on January 30, 1943, in Moncks Corner, SC. He was the sixth child of Johnson and Louise Brown. John died at his home on August 5, 2023.

John attended Berkeley County public schools. He eventually moved to New York City where he lived and worked for many years....

Aug 2, 2023

Arthur Ellington went home with God on August 2, 2023. He was born November 2, 1945, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Arthur was the son of the late George and Lou Bertha Ellington.

Arthur graduated from Berkeley Training High School in 1966. After graduating, he left South Carolina and relocated to Washington D.C. where he had already...

Jul 26, 2023

It comes with great sadness to announce the passing of Mrs. Virginia Ann Baylor of Chesapeake, VA. Virginia, affectionately known as Jenny or Vickie to many, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 years old in her home surrounded by family.

Jenny was born on July 22, 1942 in Norlina, North Carolina to Willie and Leathie...

Jul 21, 2023

Alphair Montalis Greene, the youngest daughter of the late Eddie and Maybell Simmons Green, was born February 6, 1934, in Shulerville, SC. She departed this life on July 21, 2023.

Alphair received her primary and secondary education in the public schools of Berkeley County. She attended Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina. At the age of 19,...

Jul 15, 2023

Lillian Smalls Garnett was born on February 19, 1941, in Columbia, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Mrs. Albertha Brown of Eastover, SC and raised by the late Mrs. Rebecca M. Smalls and Mr. Arthur P. Smalls of Moncks Corner, SC.  She was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Joseph Garnett, Sr. on March 7, 1960....