obituaries

Jan 7, 2023

"The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord ." (Job 1:21b NKJV)

Lionel Keith Barnes, the oldest child of Margaret Aull Nelson Ford and Joseph Nelson, Sr., was born on July 7, 1955, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He was later reared and adopted by Beulah Mae Aull Barnes...

Jan 5, 2023

Earl Williams, Jr. was born on September 27, 1942, in Berkeley County, SC, a son of Alphonso Earl Williams and Garrie Dean Wright Williams. He transitioned to his eternal home on January 5, 2023, in Moncks Corner, SC, at his daughter's residence. His sudden departure has left many hearts saddened.

Earl, also known as "Crook" to family...

Jan 4, 2023

Pauline Fludd was born March 28, 1953, in Moncks Corner, SC, a daughter of the late Paul Fludd and the late Barbara Ann Fludd Hamilton. She transitioned to eternal life January 4, 2023, in Charleston, SC.

Pauline attended Berkeley Training High School and graduated from Berkeley High School in 1971. She later attended Palmer College and graduated...

Dec 26, 2022

Aleta Gail Simmons was born on April 26, 1965 in Moncks Corner, SC to Mr. Alvin Simmons, Sr. and Mrs. Bennie S. Simmons. On December 26, 2022, our beloved Aleta transitioned to eternal rest. She was preceded in death by her brother Elvin Larry Simmons and father Alvin Simmons, Sr.

Aleta received her education in the public...

Dec 24, 2022

"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints."  Psalm 116:15 NKJV

Cathy Sherra Kearise was born in Baltimore, Maryland on June 26, 1970 at Sinai Hospital.  She was the loving daughter to the late Otto Kearise Jr. and Shirley Padgett Kearise.

Cathy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mrs....

Dec 22, 2022

Naomi McCants, age 92, of Marietta, Georgia, entered her eternal rest on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Her memory will be forever cherished by her loving family and friends.

The funeral service for Mother McCants will be held Thursday, January 12, 2023, 12:00 p.m., at Gethers St. Stephen Chapel, 221 Church Road, St. Stephen, SC. Viewing for Mother...

Dec 19, 2022

Mrs. Phylis Rebecca White, affectionately known as "Dader", the beloved daughter of the late Mr. Rufus and Mrs. Mary Brown, was born on May 6, 1922 in Pineville, SC. On December 19, 2022, Phylis stepped from the Life Care Center, Charleston, SC into her heavenly home.

Phylis graduated from Redeemer School, which went through the eight grade...

Dec 19, 2022

Alex St. Julian Middleton, Jr., son of the late Ellic and Rebecca Middleton, was born on February 18, 1955 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. "June June", as he was known to many, slipped away into eternal rest on Monday, December 19, 2022 at his home.

Alex received his education in the public schools...

Dec 17, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Virginia B. Wilson of Fort Washington, Maryland, formerly of St. Stephen, South Carolina, who entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are: her husband of 55 years, Lawton Wilson; her daughters, Quintella Felicia Wilson and Crystal Michelle...

Dec 15, 2022

Gertrude Wilson Lloyd, also affectionately known as "Hun", was the daughter of the late Isaac and Viola Wilson. Gertrude was born August 25, 1929 in the Sawmill section of Berkeley County, SC. Gertrude transitioned on December 15, 2022 at Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital, Summerville, SC, with her family by her side.

Gertrude attended the public schools...

Dec 9, 2022

With sadness, we announce the passing of Mr. Leroy Smith, Jr. who departed this life on Friday, December 9, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are: his wife, Mrs. Kathelene Smith; children, Mark (April) Smith, Mia Kecia (Jacksene) Joseph, Shannon (Allison) Smith, Keith (Jamila "Mimi") Smith, Lia (Carlos) Johnson and Rodney Smith; and a host of...

Nov 30, 2022

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for...

Nov 19, 2022

"Her children arise up, and called her blessed; Her husband also, and he praiseth her." Proverbs 31:28

Our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, little lady, our Queen – Mrs. Lillie Mena Atkinson Gibson was born on December 3, 1927 in St. Stephen, SC. She was the only child of Timothy and Irene Atkinson. Mrs. Gibson married the late Mr....

Nov 14, 2022

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now, a crown is being held for me - a crown for being right with God.

Roscoe Haynes, Sr., the son of the late Oscar Haynes and Catherine Irick Haynes Walden, was born on April 8, 1952 in Moncks Corner, SC....

Nov 2, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Marie Smalls of Goose Creek, SC, who departed this life on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are: her husband, Mr. Moses Smalls; siblings, Ms. Magdelene Connell, Ms. Martha Webb and Mr. Simon Biscette; and a host of relatives and friends....

Nov 1, 2022

Marteen Spann Saleem, 74, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. She was a native of Cross, South Carolina. Our parents were the late Julia M. Spann Gethers, T.M. and Johnnie Gethers. Marteen was raised by our late grandparents Randolph Spann and Judy Prioleau, 'Big Mama', who continued to build a strong Christian foundation for our family...

Oct 31, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. William Darrell Smalls, Jr. of Summerville, SC (Sheep Island Community), who transitioned into eternal life on Monday, October 31, 2022.

He is survived by: his wife, Mrs. Anna Ruth Smalls; children, Kendall Smalls and Brian Vanhanegyn; brothers, Archie (Delores) Smalls and Richard (Mildred) Smalls; a...

Oct 30, 2022

Mary Lee Wright was born November 4, 1941 in Moro, Arkansas to her parents, Ora Payne and Albert Walton. She was the first of ten children born to Mrs. Ora. Because of her grandmother's sickness, Mary Lee was raised by her grandparents. As a caregiver of her grandmother, Mary was taught how to cook and sew at an early...

Oct 21, 2022

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." -  2 Timothy 4:7

Elbert Teddie Simmons, the youngest son of the late Benjamin and Bertha Lee Simmons, was born June 5, 1956 in Moncks Corner, SC. He departed this life on October 21, 2022 in Moncks Corner, SC.

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Oct 16, 2022

Florence Loretta Mazyck Brewton was born on September 3, 1933, the daughter of the late Willie E. Mazyck and the late Gold Roosevelt Waring Mazyck in Eutawville, South Carolina. She departed this earthly life and gained her heavenly wings on October 16, 2022.

Florence was a current member of Jehovah Baptist Church. During her lifetime, she served...