obituaries

Apr 30, 2023

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

- Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV

A Time to be Born

Apr 25, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Willie E. Ford of St. Stephen, SC, who entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

He leaves to cherish his memory: sons, Dwayne (Joy) Ford and Shaun (Crystal) Ford; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.

A Celebration...

Apr 25, 2023

Anthony Renard Adkinson lived a full life in 52 short years.

Anthony was born on January 18, 1971 in Charleston, South Carolina, to Willie "Sonny" Adkinson and Jewnette Heyward Adkinson of...

Apr 24, 2023

With profound sadness, we regret to announce the passing of Mr. Arthur Reid, Jr. of Moncks Corner, SC, who departed this life Monday, April 24, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are: his wife, Ezola B. Reid; children, John Reid, Alice Reid, Quentin Reid; grandson, Alijah Reid; siblings, Leroy Gadsden, Diane Bradley and Lawrence Bradley; and...

Apr 23, 2023

A Kind and Peaceful Life

Bennie Clay Shell, known to his friends and former coworkers as "Bombshell", was born in Charleston, South Carolina on November 30, 1955 to the late Mrs. Gertrude and Mr. Arthur "Mike" Shell, Sr. Early Sunday morning, on April 23, 2023, Bennie answered God's call and transitioned...

Apr 10, 2023

Vermelle Rhodes Kinloch, affectionately known as Verm, was born on April 6, 1954 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late William F. Rhodes and Verline Ward Rhodes. From this union, twelve children were added to their family. On April 10, 2023, without hesitation, her Heavenly Father relieved her of all her earthly duties, her sickness and pain and He...

Apr 4, 2023

A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Guerry Sharad Grant Hickman will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at the O. Allen Gethers Jr. Memorial Chapel, 200 Grace Street, Moncks Corner, SC. Interment will be in Mack-Zion Cemetery, St. Stephen, SC. The service will be live streamed on the funeral home's Facebook page at: https://facebook.com/gethersfh

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Mar 27, 2023

Thornley Rivers, 85, of Moncks Corner, SC passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Monday March 27 th , 2023, surrounded by his wife and many family members after a long illness with complications of a stroke.

Thornley was born on September 15 th , 1937, in Moncks Corner SC to Maggie Ellington Rivers and...

Mar 26, 2023

Our beloved, Wilfred LaNair Hamilton peacefully transitioned as the sun was rising on the morning of Sunday, March 26, 2023. Wilfred spent his life continuing and building upon the legacy of his forefathers; he lived his life as a servant of the Lord and model steward.  He was the oldest of three children, born to Thomas and Juanita Cooper...

Mar 22, 2023

John Henry Middleton, Sr. was born on December 28, 1937 in Moncks Corner, SC to Mr. Benjamin Middleton and Mrs. Rosalea Coad Middleton. He transitioned into eternal life with the Lord on March 22, 2023 at his home.

John received his education in the public schools of Berkeley County. He was a 1957 graduate of Berkeley Training...

Mar 19, 2023

David A. Erby, son of General Patrick and Silvia Brown Patrick, was born on May 28, 1955 in Bronx, New York. He departed his life on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 11:30 p.m., in the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC.

David graduated from Clinton High School and attended Trident Technical College. He served his...

Mar 18, 2023

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Mr. Loucious Rusty Hires, Jr. of Summerville, SC, who departed this life on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are: his wife, Mrs. Roberta Hires; children, Loucious Hires, III (Kim), Shelley Woodbury, Prentice Barcliff, Anthony Barcliff, Antionette Ferebee (Leander), Michelle Barcliff and Bettina Dean (Joseph);...

Mar 17, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Lenior Simmons of Summerville, SC, who departed this life on Friday, March 17, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Norvel Simmons and Gladys Simmons Droze.

Those left to cherish his memory are: his nieces and nephews, Charles Gerald Droze, Jr....

Mar 15, 2023

James Myers was born March 31, 1946 in Strawberry, South Carolina. He was the son of Isiah Myers, Sr. and Evelina Myers whom preceded him in death.

James received his education in the Charleston County Public Schools. He employed with the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) from where he retired. He was a dedicated and hard worker.

Mar 15, 2023

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Mr. Leonard Edward Howell, Jr. of Summerville, SC, who transitioned on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Those left to cherish his memory are: his wife, Waverly L. Brown; daughter, Fleta Maria (Esther) Howell; grandson, Miguel Howell; siblings, Leroy (Deborah) Howell and Doris Smallwood; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives...

Mar 9, 2023

Our precious, Juanita "Lee" Cooper Hamilton, peacefully passed away as the sun was setting on the evening of March 9, 2023.  Juanita was a virtuous woman who fervently served the Lord.  She was the fourth of nine children born to Samuel D. and Jettie Selby Cooper on May 29, 1922, in Moncks Corner, SC, and is the last remaining...

Mar 8, 2023

Mother Lillie Belle Perry was born February 23, 1929 in Bonneau, SC, a daughter of the late John Montgomery and Catherine McHoney Montgomery. Lillie's mother passed before she was old enough to remember her. Lillie was raised by her maternal grandmother Rebecca Morris whom she called mother.

Mother Perry answered the Master's call to come home on...

Mar 7, 2023

Anthony Bynum was born on December 6, 1970 in Bronx, New York, a son of Mary Bynum Greene and the late James Greene, Jr.  He departed this life on March 7, 2023 in St. Stephen, South Carolina.

Anthony, known to family and friends as "Bill" or "Bosom", was educated in the Berkeley County School District and was...

Mar 3, 2023

Luke Chavis, Jr., affectionately known as "LC", was born on August 21, 1935 to the late Luke Chavis, Sr. and Rosa Garnett Chavis, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He departed this earthly life on March 3, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.  Luke spent his early years learning the importance of hard work and perseverance. Despite the many challenges he...

Mar 1, 2023

Life Reflections

"I have fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. At last, the champion's wreath that is awarded for righteousness is waiting for me." - 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Mrs. Phyllis M. Daniels, daughter of the late Wilhelmina Smalls McCants and Edward McCants, was born on May 19, 1936 in Pinopolis,...