obituaries

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...

Mar 21, 2022

Lucrisha Ann Jenkins McMillian, affectionately called "Lu" and "Crisha", was the second child born to Lewis Jenkins and Mary Elizabeth Holmes Jenkins on August 25, 1946. She transitioned to eternal life with the Lord on March 21, 2022.

Lucrisha was educated in the Berkeley County School District at Berkeley Training High School. While in attendance at Berkeley...

Mar 19, 2022

" Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."      - Matthew 5:4

Ivan Lester England, son of Dorothy Campbell England and the late Peter England, was born June 2, 1962 in Summerville, SC. He departed this life March 19, 2022 in Summerville, SC.

Ivan received his education in the schools of Berkeley County....

Mar 18, 2022

I have fought a good fight, I 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 me only, but unto all of them also that love his appearing.        II Timothy 4:7-8

Elijah Barnes...

Mar 17, 2022

Life Legacy and Reflection

Vernelle Levine Harris

On Thursday, March 17, 2022, Vernelle Levine Harris, a loving mother, sister, aunt, friend and servant leader transitioned at the age of 74 at Trident Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina.

Vernelle was born on February 10, 1948 in Cross, South Carolina, a daughter of the late...

Mar 16, 2022

Mother Ethel Mae Bengall, affectionately known as "Rainie" and "Wee Wee". Her one and only child affectionately called her "Uh huh". She was the daughter of the late Henry Green and Beulah Green Grant. Mother Bengall was born on December 25, 1925, in Huger, SC. She entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at her residence surrounded...

Mar 15, 2022

Prince Frasier, the son of the late Isaiah Frasier and Elouise Bennett Frasier, was born January 30, 1929 in Charleston, SC. He departed this life on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at home in Stockbridge, GA.

Prince spent his early years in Charleston, SC where he met Hazel Johnson while working at a local hospital. Prince and Hazel...

Mar 10, 2022

Tyrone Keith Mustapher, the son of the late Clarence Mustapher and the late Geneva Prioleau Mustapher, was born July 4, 1956 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. He departed this life March 10, 2022 at his residence.

Keith was brought up in the Day Dawn Baptist Church Sunday School. He was converted and baptized under the leadership of...

Mar 6, 2022

Life Legacy and Reflection

Mrs. Willie Mae Andrews

On March 15, 1940, a beautiful wide-eyed baby girl was born to the late Maggie Broughton Addison and Willie Addison in the Old Field Community of St. Stephen, South Carolina.

Reared in a religious environment, Willie Mae, affectionately known as Maude, went to church as...