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Recent obituaries in South Carolina

Baby Eva Pologruto

Baby Eva Pologruto

Feb 28, 2023

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Baby Eva Pologruto, the precious daughter of Christopher and Sara Pologruto. Baby Eva was called to heaven on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.  Her graveside service will be held Friday, March 10, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at Oak Hill Cemetery, 654 Broughton Road, Moncks Corner, SC.

Surviving are:...

Sharon Vestine Matthews

Sharon Vestine Matthews

Feb 27, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Sharon Vestine Matthews of Champaign, IL, who peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 27, 2023.

Sharon Vestine Matthews was born on May 18, 1959 in Brooklyn, NY to Willie Augustus and Minnie Lee Matthews.

Sharon was the most amazing, loving woman....

Quincey Cortez Theirse, Sr.

Quincey Cortez Theirse, Sr.

Feb 22, 2023

Quincey Cortez Theirse, Sr. , the oldest child of Cellamena Wilson Theirse and the late Mr. Glenn Theirse, was born on December 24, 1976 in Charleston, South Carolina. On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, he was called home to be with the Lord at Agape Hospice Care (Trident Medical Center) in North Charleston, SC.

Quincey...

Mother Maggie Borden

Mother Maggie Borden

Feb 21, 2023

Maggie Borden was born on August 15, 1920, a daughter of the late James and Virginia Borden.  She was educated in the Berkeley County school system.

Maggie accepted Jesus Christ at an early age while living and serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ faithfully. Maggie joined Irving Chapel AME Church and served in several ministries, where...

Venezuela B. Ford

Venezuela B. Ford

Feb 12, 2023

"Let me live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man."    - Sam Walter Foss

Mrs. Venezuela Burgess Ford was born on October 19, 1931 to Mrs. Mollie and Mr. Cyrus Burgess in Gable, SC.  She was called to her eternal home on February 12, 2023. She was the oldest...

Juan Milford, Jr.

Juan Milford, Jr.

Feb 9, 2023

Juan Milford Jr.,  affectionately known as "JJ", was born at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, SC on June 23, 2004, to Juan Milford Sr. and LaShonda Levy. JJ was raised by his loving grandparents from 11 months until his death.

JJ was a member of Lighthouse Holiness Church and enjoyed learning about God...

Mae J. Watson

Mae J. Watson

Feb 6, 2023

Life Reflections

Mae Judge Watson was born on May 13, 1928 in Cypress Garden, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Julius and Sadie Simmons Judge. She departed her earthly life and gained her heavenly wings on Monday, February 6, 2023 in Moncks Corner, SC.

She...

Lee John Jorden

Lee John Jorden

Jan 31, 2023

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Mr. Lee John Jorden of Columbia, SC, who entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

His Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, February 5, 2023, 1:00 p.m., at the Church House of Ministries World Wide - Ladson, 9659 Jamison Road, Ladson, SC. Viewing will be...

Rev. Lawrence Blanding, Jr.

Rev. Lawrence Blanding, Jr.

Jan 28, 2023

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Reverend Lawrence Blanding, Jr. of New York, formerly of Pineville, SC, who entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1339 Colonel Maham Drive, Pineville, SC. Viewing will be held from 10:00 a.m. until...

Ethel Lee Gadsden

Ethel Lee Gadsden

Jan 27, 2023

Mother Ethel Lee Ferguson Gadsden, daughter of Henry Ferguson and Alberta Reid Ferguson, was born April 22, 1929 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. She transitioned to eternal life with the Lord January 27, 2023 in Goose Creek, South Carolina.

Ethel Lee received her education in the public schools of Berkeley County. She was employed at the Berkeley...

Tajuana Rivers Monroe

Tajuana Rivers Monroe

Jan 19, 2023

Mrs. Tajuana Rivers Monroe of Houston, TX, formerly of Moncks Corner, SC, entered into eternal rest on January 19, 2023.

A memorial service celebrating her life and legacy will be held Saturday, February 4, 2023, 12:00 p.m., at the Berkeley Church of Christ, 1483 Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC.

Those left to cherish her memory...

Frank Hamilton, Jr.

Frank Hamilton, Jr.

Jan 18, 2023

Frank Hamilton, Jr.  was born on September 21, 1943 in Berkeley County, South Carolina, a son of the late Frank Hamilton Sr. and Sadie Fashion Hamilton. He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Frank was educated in the Berkeley County School System. He was a hard worker. He worked at...

Elizabeth "Blanche" H. Gillins

Elizabeth "Blanche" H. Gillins

Jan 17, 2023

A TIME TO BE BORN

On November 10, 1942, the late Lawrence and Ruth Hamilton Sr. blessed us all with Elizabeth "Blanche" Gillins. Blanche blessed us with a solid foundation, words of wisdom and feasts fit for a king.

A TIME TO GROW

Blanche attended Berkeley Training High School...

Geraldine B. Major

Geraldine B. Major

Jan 17, 2023

Mrs. Geraldine Baylor Major, "a beautiful soul," known to most as Jerry, passed away with grace peacefully surrounded by her devoted daughter and grands at the age of 88 on January 17, 2023.  She was born February 17, 1934 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.  She was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Pinopolis, South Carolina where she...

Lionel K. Barnes

Lionel K. Barnes

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...

Earl Williams, Jr.

Earl Williams, Jr.

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...

Pauline Fludd

Pauline Fludd

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...

Aleta Gail Simmons

Aleta Gail Simmons

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...

Cathy S. Kearise

Cathy S. Kearise

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....

Naomi Mccants

Naomi Mccants

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...

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