obituaries

May 19, 2022

Christena Gadsden Williams (Galla) was born on October 4, 1928 to the late Hector and Clara Gadsden in Oakley, South Carolina. She transitioned to eternal life on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Christena  was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County. At an early age, she gave her life to the Lord and joined Centenary United Methodist...

May 16, 2022

To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die.    - Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Joe Louis Miller, the son of the late James Moyd and Sarah Ann Miller, was born March 22, 1948 in Georgetown County, South Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on Monday,...

May 13, 2022

"I am the resurrection and the life, whoever believes in me, though he dies, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die."    John 11:25-26

Jessie Saxon (Sonny) was born to the late Lina Saxon and Jessie Frost February 22, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York.

Jessie was educated in...

May 11, 2022

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.                                                                 - Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

On November 13, 1979, a precious little girl was born to Jonathan and Betty...

May 4, 2022

"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest though this?"  - John 11:25-26

Earther L. (Joe) Hudgen, son of the late J.C. and Houdie Mae Hudgen,...

May 3, 2022

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted. - Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Deanna Alexandria Jones Scott departed this life suddenly on May 3, 2022, at Cambridge...

May 1, 2022

"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.  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...

Apr 30, 2022

Catherine Woods T. Gerald was born in St Stephen, SC. On Tuesday March 4, 1947, to the late Clarine Davis and the late Joseph (Annie Mae) Canty, Sr. Catherine was called from labor to reward on Saturday morning, April 30, 2022, at her home surrounded by her husband, children, and granddaughter.

Catherine grew up in St Stephen,...

Apr 27, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mr. Samuel Darby of St. Stephen, SC, the widower of Mrs. Diana Green Darby. Mr. Darby departed this life on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at his home.

Those left to cherish his memories are: his daughters, Gailya D. Warren of Hartford, CT and Cheryl Samira Darby of Zurich, Switzerland;...

Apr 17, 2022

Calvin Lee Beauford , son of the late Neopolean Beauford and Mary Williams Beauford, was born on February 26, 1937 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. He departed this life on Sunday, April 17, 2022 in Charleston, South Carolina.

Calvin was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County. He was a graduate of Russellville High...

Apr 17, 2022

Christine Smith, the daughter of the late Elder Testie and Mrs. Sadie Smith was born in Moncks Corner, SC, on December 2, 1951. She transitioned peacefully from earth to heaven surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 17, 2022.

Christine was a member of Canaan Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Longridge Community of Moncks Corner,...

Apr 13, 2022

Margaret Hutchinson Manigault was born on February 14, 1933 in Moncks Corner, SC. She was the daughter of the late Harry Hutchinson and Rosetta Bartley Hutchinson. She was reared by Lizzie Nelson.  She entered into eternal rest on April 13, 2022 at Trident Medical Center, North Charleston, SC, surrounded by her loved ones.

Margaret, affectionately known as...

Apr 13, 2022

Homer Antonio Swinton, affectionately known as "Tug", was born on February 6, 1985 in Charleston, South Carolina. He was the son of Homer Montgomery and Vernell Swinton. On Wednesday, April 13, 2022,  he departed this life at Trident Medical Center, Charleston, SC and became a member of the Lord's Heavenly Flower Garden.

Homer was educated in the...

Apr 12, 2022

Chevon Hakeem Washington, son of Regginald Washington (deceased) and Tiffany Weldon was born on July 16, 1994. He departed his life on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, alongside his loving girlfriend, Michelle Lorraine Murdaugh.

Chevon attended Cross High School and graduated from Cane Bay High School in 2012. He also attended Trident Technical College to further his education....

Apr 7, 2022

Carrie (Stretch) Green was born on April 15, 1938, to the late Louise Crummie and James Brown in Forty-One, SC.

Carrie attended the public schools of Berkeley County and graduated from Russellville High School in 1955.  She was blessed with her first child, Barbara Jean.

In 1957, Carrie moved to Washington, DC for greater opportunities. ...

Mar 28, 2022

EDUCATOR.  AFRICAN GURU. HUMBLE SERVANT. GOD'S MIGHTY WOMAN. WONDERFUL MOTHER TO ALL.

A woman of poise and power, Lynette Ruth Townsend Smith lived an exceptional life overflowing with love, excellence and sharing. She entered this world on November 29, 1942 to His Grace, the late Right Reverend Curtis P. Townsend and the late Mother Ruth...

Mar 27, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mr. Arthur Lee England of Brooklyn, NY, formerly of Moncks Corner, SC, who departed this life on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are: his granddaughter, Mondisa England; sister, Gwendolyn (Charles) Clyburn; nieces, Parisia (Clinton) Clyburn-Patton and Dia K. Clyburn; nephew, Derrick (Stephnie) Ballard; other...

Mar 22, 2022

The journey began February 24, 1931…

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills From whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.       - Psalm 121:1-2

On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, God claimed His gift to humanity and called home His beloved child, Theresa Walker. She was...

Mar 22, 2022

Life Reflection

Anthony Jerome McFadden

Anthony Jerome McFadden, son of Virginia Gathers McFadden and the late Jake Daniels, was born on April 16, 1981 in Boston, Massachusetts. He departed this life on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at his residence in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Anthony was educated in the public schools of...

Mar 22, 2022

Mrs. Florine Josephine Cooper Manigault was born December 23, 1924, a daughter of George and Sarah Cooper. She was reared by her uncle, Eddie Cooper and his wife, Martha Jane Cooper after the death of her mother and then her father. Florine Cooper Manigault was married to the love of her life, the late Allen J. Manigault on August...