obituaries

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....

Jul 14, 2023

LIFE REFLECTIONS

On Friday, July 14, 2023, God in His infinite wisdom dispatched His heavenly angels to Cross, South Carolina to carry his children, Michael Kenneth Judge, from out of this world of darkness into His glorious and marvelous light.

Kenneth was born on June 3, 1961 in Charleston, SC, a son of...

Jul 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Herlene Johnson of Moncks Corner, SC, who entered into eternal rest Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are: her children, Elder Betty Haynes Richardson (Leroy), Saleemah Shaheed (Omar), Melvin Johnson, Jr. (Ann), Kenneth V. Johnson (Octavia), Dr. Danny Johnson (Cynthia), and...

Jul 4, 2023

Richardeen White was born on June 8, 1960 to the late Richard and Rosa Lee Poinsette in St. Stephen, South Carolina. She received her education in the Berkeley County School District.

Richardeen accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and has been dedicated to praising and worshiping His name until her last...

Jul 2, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Stapani T. Bowens of Norcross, GA, formerly of St. Stephen, SC, who departed this life on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

Those left to cherish her memory are: her mother, Shantelle Bowens Washington (Randy, Jr.) and her father, Alexander Rollerson; siblings, Talamante Lewis and Assante Lewis;...

Jul 1, 2023

Reverend Liferidge's Journey

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away."- Revelation 21:4

God in His infinite wisdom called Reverend Ernest Liferidge, Jr. to his great...

Jun 20, 2023

Walter James White, Sr., was born on December 22, 1950 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Elijah Ike White and Mae Judge White-Watson. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Moncks Corner (Cordesville), SC.

He was educated in the Berkeley County School System, attending Berkeley Training School...

Jun 16, 2023

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."    - Romans 8:38-39 KJV

Margaret Ruth Wright Singleton, daughter...

Jun 15, 2023

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. James Jenkins of Pineville, SC, who entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Thursday, June 15, 2023. He was the widower of Mrs. Elizabeth M. Jenkins.

Those left to cherish his memory are: his children, James (Caroline) Jenkins, Jr., Jerry L. (Debra) Jenkins, Gloria...

Jun 11, 2023

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.        -Isaiah 40:31

On August 23, 1938, Rennie and Elizabeth Ravenell were blessed with their first child, Earnestine Ravenell, in the Old Field Section of...

May 20, 2023

Joseph Kenneth (J.K.) Weathers, the son of the late Willie and Hattie Reid Weathers, was born on July 6, 1936 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He departed this life on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at his residence.

J.K. received his education in the Berkeley County School System and was an avid fan of the Berkeley High School...

May 17, 2023

"He himself gives life and breath to everything, and he satisfies every need."   - Acts 17:25

Mr. David Jerome Gadson III, affectionately known to everyone as "Bub", was born on April 16, 1969, in Charleston, South Carolina, to David Jr. and Gladys Joeann Gadson. He entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Trident Regional Medical...

May 17, 2023

Albert (Bert) Jonathan Beauford was called home by our heavenly father on May 17, 2023 in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.

Bert, as he was known to his family and friends, was a son of the late Gilyard Beauford and Lular Taylor Beauford. Bert was born on April 23, 1947 in Jamestown, South Carolina.

Bert received...

May 14, 2023

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

2 Timothy 4:7

Surrounded by his loving family, Deacon Darrel L. Davis answered the Master's call on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at his residence in Columbia, SC. He was born on October 29, 1967, to...

May 9, 2023

Archie Chavis was born on October 25, 1933 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, to the late Luke Chavis, Sr. and Rosa Garnett Chavis. He entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, with his wife and children by his side.

As a young student, he contributed to his family by working...