obituaries

Oct 1, 2022

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens . 2 Corinthians 5:1

Minister Robert Brown, Sr. was born on Tuesday, May 30, 1950, in Berkeley County, SC to the late Clarence Brown, Sr. and...

Sep 25, 2022

Elijah Simmons, the sixth child and the youngest son of the late Peter Simmons, Sr. and Julia Spann Simmons, was born on September 27, 1937 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. After a brief illness, Elijah departed his life from this world on September 25, 2022, two days before his 85th birthday.

He was affectionately called "Lijah" or...

Sep 18, 2022

The relatives and friends of Mr. Emanuel Gordon "Manny" Richardson are invited to attend his Graveside Service on Thursday, October 13, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at Willson Cemetery, 1768 Longridge Road, Moncks Corner, SC. Mr. Richardson departed this life on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

Sep 15, 2022

Our dearest Mary Lee Hunter died peacefully at the age of 71 years old in her home in Alvin, South Carolina, surrounded by her loved ones, on September 15, 2022, at 8:21 p.m.

Mary Lee Greene was born to Addison and Ruby Greene, Sr. on December 29, 1950, in Alvin, South Carolina. The sixth of twelve beautiful...

Sep 13, 2022

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. My reward is the Crown of Righteousness.

Asalee Simmons fought the battle, and the victory is hers. As her family stood beside her during her transition, there was a spirit of calmness; an unspoken expression that said, "I have won, now...

Sep 12, 2022

Damarius Sentell Williams, son of Birdie Mazyck Simmons and Augustus Williams, Jr., was born October 11, 1982 in Charleston County, South Carolina. He departed his life on Monday, September 12, 2022 in Moncks Corner, SC.

Sentell was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County, graduating from Berkeley High School in the Class of 2000.

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Sep 11, 2022

Ethel (Estelle) Nelson Glover, 93, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at her home. She was born March 22, 1929, in Berkeley County, South Carolina, to Carrie Gadsden Nelson and Samuel Nelson. She received her education in the schools of Berkeley County and graduated from high school.

Ethel, known to family members as Estelle,...

Aug 30, 2022

"I lift up my eyes to the mountains - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." - Psalm 121:1-2

Born of one, loved by many, Jacquelin Joy Taylor, the daughter of Caesar Joy, Sr. and Ruth Naomi Joy, was born August 19, 1957, in Moncks Corner,...

Aug 30, 2022

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." II Corinthians 5:8

Allen Fort Black, Jr., the eldest son of the late Allen Fort Black, Sr. and Juliette Wallace Black, was born July 8, 1950 in Saint Stephen, South Carolina.

Allen, affectionately called...

Aug 22, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Martha Lee Williams of St. Stephen, SC (Alvin community), who transitioned into eternal life on Monday, August 22, 2022.

Those left to cherish her memory are: her husband, Mr. Earl Williams, Jr.; daughter, Mrs. Wanda (Kenneth) Rivers; grandchildren, Kenneth Jr., LaKendra and Demetre Rivers; great-grandchildren,...

Aug 15, 2022

Margaret Mazyck Addison was born on January 30, 1936, to John R. Mazyck and Maria Small Mazyck in Cross, South Carolina. She transitioned into eternal life on August 15, 2022, at her home following an extended illness. Her parents and her sister, Elouise Felder, precede her in death.

Affectionately known as Marg , Margaret was reared in...

Aug 12, 2022

Jasmine Shaquania Shawntrell Benjamin was born December 29, 1990, to Lorie Benjamin and Reginald Hutchinson. She departed this life on August 12, 2022.

Jasmine attended Summerville High School. She later graduated from Job Corp where she studied Culinary Arts. She loved cooking, fishing, crabbing and most of all she loved her family. Jasmine had a huge heart,...

Aug 9, 2022

Mrs. Emma Mae Williams, age 91, departed this earthly life and transitioned into eternal life with the Lord on August 9, 2022, at her home in the presence of her husband in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

She was born on February 27, 1931, in Rhode Island, and was the daughter of Robert and Martha Johnson.

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Aug 8, 2022

She was the one with the smile. Her smile was so bright that you could see it for miles. Her smile is what gave warmth to those that loved her. Her smile is what people loved about her. Her smile was a smile that could assure there was no trouble. "Have No Fear" her smile would say.

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Jul 21, 2022

Bilal was born in Queens, New York on November 21, 1975. He was born to the parents of Otto Spruill, Jr. and the late Ida Spruill. He was the baby boy out of seven children. Bilal was very social in school. He played football with the Bantum League Cowboys, he played the drums and baritone in the band, and...

Jul 20, 2022

Beverly C. Miller was born on August 11, 1943 to Linzy and Annie Matthews in Jamestown, South Carolina. Beverly was affectionately known as "Deb".

Beverly was educated in the Berkeley County School District where she graduated from Russellville High School in 1963. She worked at Santee River Wool. She moved to New York in 1965 and worked...

Jul 18, 2022

Henry Ivan McKelvey was born on August 25, 1955 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, to Henry and Sulie McCants McKelvey. Henry, affectionately called Ivan by family and friends, departed this life at Agape Hospice Group on Monday, July 18, 2022.

Ivan was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County and was a graduate of St. Stephen...

Jul 16, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Bobby Campbell of New York, formerly of McClellanville, SC, husband of Mrs. Marlene Campbell. Mr. Campbell departed this life on Saturday, July 16, 2022.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at Lily Pond Missionary Baptist Church, 734 South Santee...

Jul 10, 2022

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Alonzo "Lonnie" Brown of North Charleston, SC, who departed this life on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are: his children, Alonzo Rempesent, Lauren A. Brown, Justin A. Brown and Lacey A. Brown; granddaughters, Aleene Rempesent and Giselle Brown-Glass; stepson, Renardo...

Jul 7, 2022

Joyce Loraine Session-Hargrove was born on April 27, 1947 in Gary, Indiana, daughter of the late James and Mabel Haynes Session of Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on Thursday morning, July 7, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN.

She graduated from Gary Roosevelt High School in 1965. She then attended Southern...