obituaries

Oct 18, 2021

Deacon Siddie "Sadie" "Precious" Mae Wiggs Heyward, the daughter of the late Ms. Lillian Birch Morton and the late Mr. Wiley Lee Wiggs, was born in Melbourne, Florida, on September 3, 1965. On Monday, October 18, 2021, she transitioned peacefully from earth to heaven surrounded by her family.

Sadie attended the public schools of Berkeley County, South...

Oct 17, 2021

Willie Workman, Jr., son of the late Willie Workman, Sr. and Lillie Mae Workman, was born on August 9, 1955 in Blair, South Carolina. The eldest of the three children, Willie entered into eternal rest on October 17, 2021 at Agape Hospice Care in Summerville, South Carolina.

Willie spent his formative years in the public school system...

Oct 11, 2021

Life Reflections

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."   ~ John 14:27

Robert William Hunter , a son of the late Nezzie Hunter-Washington and Isaac Hunter, was born...

Oct 10, 2021

Arlene Smith Templeman, daughter of  Louann Smith and Eugene Smith, was born on August 1, 1963 in Brooklyn, NY. She departed this life on October 10, 2021.

Arlene was educated in New York City, NY. She attended the School of Fashion Design. In 2006, she relocated to Moncks Corner, SC and worked several jobs. Her last employment...

Oct 4, 2021

Rachel Elizabeth Adams Milligan was born on September 18, 1951 in St. Stephen, South Carolina. She was a daughter of the late John Henry Adams and Sophie Faber Adams.

Rachel received her education in the Berkeley County public schools.

Rachel  was united in holy matrimony to Willie Oscar Milligan. This union was blessed with seven...

Sep 27, 2021

Life Reflections

"The  Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."

~ Psalm 23:1

Lerline Elizabeth Heyward , was born on August 3, 1940 in Charleston, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Sam Smalls, Sr. and Alice Huff. She transitioned into eternal life with the Lord on September...

Sep 24, 2021

Joseph A. Smith, Jr. was born December 18, 1925 to the late Joseph Smith, Sr. and Ethel E. Simmons. He grew up in the community of Longridge, Moncks Corner, SC. He transitioned this life on Thursday, September 24, 2021 at his residence.

Joseph was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County, SC. He was drafted into...

Sep 18, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Reverend Melvin A. McClennon, Sr. of St. Stephen, SC, who transitioned into eternal rest with the Lord on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are: his children, Mrs. Mary B. Seaward, Mrs. Barbra M. Lucas, Mrs. Catherine M. Smith (Harvey), Mr. Melvin...

Sep 17, 2021

Franklin Bryan, son of Jessie and Ineza Bryan, was born on January 31, 1961 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. He went to be with the Lord of Friday, September 17, 2021, at Trident Medical Center after a short illness.

Franklin attended Berkeley County schools. At an early age, he became a member of Anderson Baptist Church was...

Sep 17, 2021

Gladys Lefft Boone was born on July 24, 1930 to the late Joseph E. Lefft and Emily C. Lefft. She was born in St. Stephen, South Carolina. Preceding her in death were her brothers, Joseph D. Lefft and Oscar N. Lefft; brothers-in-law, Samuel Cooper, Jr. and John Addison; and her sisters, Betty L. Davis and Joyce B....

Sep 16, 2021

Helen Louise Nelson Rollerson, daughter of the late Adam Nelson and Alethia Wilson Pitts Nelson of Charleston, was born April 20, 1930, in Charleston, SC. She entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Trident Medical Center, North Charleston, SC.

Helen received her education in the schools of South Carolina. She was employed as a...

Sep 12, 2021

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." ~ II Timothy 4:7

God blessed Annie Pearlene and James Brown, Sr. with a special baby boy, James Brown, Jr . on July 4, 1953 (born on the same day as his Great Grandma Phinne).

James accepted...

Sep 11, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Shelly "Shirley" Williams Robinson of Pineville, SC, who entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are: her children, Jalila Robinson, Nadira Robinson, James Robinson and Noel Sapphire Robinson; grandchildren; sister, Brenda Speights; and a host of other...

Sep 10, 2021

Reverend Elder Samuel Robert Nelson was born June 14, 1941, in Bonneau, SC to late Lee and Florence Stretch Nelson. He was the seventh of twelve children. God called the Roll on Friday, September 10, 2021 and Samuel answered, "Here am I."

Sam attended public school in Bonneau and Russellville, SC....

Sep 9, 2021

Iona Garnett Hartfield was born October 4, 1949 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She was the youngest of eight children born to George Garnett, Sr. and Rebecca Gilbert Garnett. Iona departed this life on September 9, 2021 at her home.

Iona loved learning ever since she was a small child, tagging behind her two older sisters to...

Sep 7, 2021

Mr. Peter Simmons, Jr., affectionately called "Pete". "Junior" and "Eh-Eh", entered this world on November 12, 1934 to Peter Simmons, Sr. and Julia Spann Simmons in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

Peter  received his education in the public schools of Berkeley County.

Peter was joined in Holy matrimony to Lucille Ferguson and was blessed with six...

Sep 6, 2021

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. - 2 Timothy 4:7

Mother Sarah Lee Copeland was born September 12, 1925, in Berkeley County, SC. She was the daughter of the late Sadie Brown and James Holmes. Sarah answered God's call and entered into eternal rest on Monday, September...

Aug 30, 2021

Joel Warren Richmond, III was born May 7, 1944, in Cordesville, South Carolina, a son of  Albert Mannie Cooper and Mabel Richmond Lloyd. He was the second of five children to Mabel and the second of seven for Mannie. Joel transitioned to eternal rest August 30, 2021, in Conway, South Carolina.

Brother or Bubba, as he was...

Aug 25, 2021

"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:

2 Timothy 4:6-7

Henrietta Washington Blake, the daughter of the late Tony and Hattie Washington, was born October...

Aug 25, 2021

Addison (Jack) Greene was born May 25, 1921, the thirteenth of fourteen, and the last surviving child born to Willis and Susie Greene.

Addison grew up in the Greentown section of the community of Alvin, South Carolina. He lived in his father's house in a place we call "Down-the-Lane." He had to be very helpful around the...