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Arthur Lee Rivers

Arthur Lee Rivers

May 13, 2021

Arthur Lee Rivers, son of the late Arthur R. Rivers and Albertha Lee Poinsette Walker, was born on May 3, 1949 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. On the night of Thursday, May 13, 2021, Arthur entered into eternal rest.

At a young age, Arthur was educated in the Boston, Massachusetts school system.  He...

Louis Charles "L.C." Waiters

Louis Charles "L.C." Waiters

May 8, 2021

Louis Charles "L.C." Waiters, formerly of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, peacefully slipped away on May 8, 2021 in Cumberland, Rhode Island.

Louis was born February 21, 1940 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina to Joseph Waiters Sr. and Henrietta Liferidge. He was raised in Moncks Corner. As a child, he attended Wesley United Methodist...

Odessa Haynes Mahoney

Odessa Haynes Mahoney

May 8, 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"

- II Timothy 4:6-7

Odessa Haynes Mahoney was born on March 17, 1937. She was the daughter of...

Clarence Ferdinand Wallace, Sr.

Clarence Ferdinand Wallace, Sr.

May 7, 2021

Clarence Ferdinand Wallace, Sr. was born February 4, 1948 in St. Stephen, SC, a son of the late Franklin R. Wallace and Clarissa Barton Wallace Burke.

Clarence graduated from Russellville High School in 1966. He received a Bachelor degree in Physical Education with a minor in Health Education from Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC....

Almena L. Myers

Almena L. Myers

Apr 24, 2021

Almena L. Myers, was born in Tatum, South Carolina, Marlboro County, to the late Gladys and Andrew Lucas and was reared by her adoring grandparents, the late Fannie and Carl Covington. At an early age she accepted Christ and became a member of Hopewell Methodist Church in Tatum, South Carolina. The Covington family later relocated to Bennettsville, South Carolina,...

Bishop Arthur Lee Manigault

Bishop Arthur Lee Manigault

Apr 23, 2021

Arthur Lee Manigault was born April 23, 1933 to the late Francis Manigault and Reginia Aiken Manigault in Macbeth (Santee Circle) Moncks Corner, SC. He received his education in the public schools of Berkeley County and during his childhood he received Christian teaching as a member of Anderson Baptist Church. After graduating from Berkeley High School, Arthur...

Carol M. Peace

Carol M. Peace

Apr 20, 2021

Carol Michelle Simmons Peace was an humble woman of virtue and grace born to the late Milton and Josephine Simmons on January 27, 1963 in Bronx, New York. She transitioned into eternal life with the Lord on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Summerville Community Hospice House, Summerville, South Carolina.

Carol received her...

Andrew P. Pinckney

Andrew P. Pinckney

Apr 11, 2021

Ecclesiastes 3

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.

… A time to be born

Andrew Preston Pinckney, the ninth of fourteen children, was born on July 6, 1939 to the late Leila Mack Pinckney and the late Joe...

Fletcher Gillard, Jr.

Fletcher Gillard, Jr.

Apr 9, 2021

Fletcher Gillard, Jr. was born on July 29, 1939 in Holly Hill, South Carolina, son of Fletcher Gillard, Sr. and Emma Washington.

Fletcher was educated in the Berkeley County School System. Upon completion, he moved to New York where he began his adult life.

While living in New York,...

Paul Johnson, Jr.

Paul Johnson, Jr.

Apr 9, 2021

Paul Johnson, Jr., son of the late Paul Johnson, Sr. and Bertha Smalls Johnson, was born April 26, 1939, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He departed this life April 9, 2021, at Hallmark Healthcare Center, Summerville, South Carolina.

"Peely", as he was known to many, received his education in the public schools of...

Joann G. Spann

Joann G. Spann

Apr 8, 2021

"Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." John 14:1-2 KJV

Joann Gwendolyn Holback Spann, also known as Joan to family and friends, was...

Anna Bell Lucille Lawyer Bryant

Anna Bell Lucille Lawyer Bryant

Apr 6, 2021

Mrs. Anna Bell Lucille Lawyer Bryant, affectionately known as "Lucille", was the daughter of Reverend Moses and Millie Manigault Lawyer, but she was reared by her stepmother, Geneva Lawyer. Lucille was born on October 12, 1931 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She transitioned into eternal life with the Lord on April 6, 2021 at her home in Moncks Corner,...

Mary Mcknight Nelson

Mary Mcknight Nelson

Apr 5, 2021

The Obituary

" But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary,  they shall walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31)

Edward and Carrie Gethers McKnight welcomed the third of their nine children Mary McKnight on December...

Alma Major

Alma Major

Apr 4, 2021

Mrs. Alma Manigault Major, daughter of Phillip Manigault and Dora Hill Manigault, was born August 24, 1924 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. She departed this life on April 4, 2021 at her home.

Alma attended the public schools of Berkeley County. She was employed as a child care provider.

Alma...

James Clifford Curry

James Clifford Curry

Apr 4, 2021

His Life: Mr. James Clifford Curry was born January 1, 1927 in Troy, Alabama to the late Josephine and Huey Curry. He peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at 2:03 a.m. at Trident Medical Center in North Charleston, South Carolina.

He was educated in the public school system in Troy, Alabama....

Rosabell Nelson Gadsden

Rosabell Nelson Gadsden

Apr 3, 2021

Rosabell Nelson Gadsden, daughter of the late Daniel Nelson, Jr. and Wilhemena Grant Hall, was born on July 23, 1961 in Charleston, SC. She departed this life on Saturday, April 3, 2021 to go home to be with our heavenly Father.

Rosabell flourished when it came to her education. She received her education in the public schools...

Earline Richmond

Earline Richmond

Apr 3, 2021

Mrs. Earline Richmond, the daughter of Willie and Lottie (Jenkins) Green, was born on September 2, 1932 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. She transitioned to eternal rest on April 3, 2021.

Earline, who was lovingly called "Big Mama" by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, attended the public school system of Berkeley County. Albert Carey...

Renolph "Ricky" Walker

Renolph "Ricky" Walker

Mar 31, 2021

Mr. Renolph Walker, affectionately known to everyone as Ricky, the son of the late Henry and Ernestine Walker, Sr., was born July 23, 1956, in Berkeley County, SC. He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Roper St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, SC.

Ricky grew up and attended the public schools...

Jemeta Barnwell

Jemeta Barnwell

Mar 26, 2021

Jemeta Barnwell, daughter of the late Johnny (Gray) Barnwell and Lucille Myers Barnwell, was born on December 5, 1967 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. She departed this life on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Wellstar Paulding Hospital.

Jemeta, also known as "Little Netta" and "Peanut Butter", was educated in the public schools of...

Susan Gibbs Smalls

Susan Gibbs Smalls

Mar 25, 2021

Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! For He has done marvelous things. ~ Psalm 98:1

Susan Gibbs Smalls , daughter of Anna Bell Gibbs and Arthur Brown, Jr., was born December 5, 1948 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. On Thursday, March 25, 2021, Sue entered into eternal life with the Lord....

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