obituaries

Mar 20, 2021

Dominick Ricks, Sr. was born to Mr. Anthony and Mrs. Elizabeth Ricks on September 23, 1965 in Bronx, New York. He attended Adlai E. Stevenson High School. After attending high school, he moved to Goose Creek, South Carolina.

Dominick married Mozell Page on February 12, 1985, and to this union came Dominick, Dominique...

Mar 16, 2021

Diana Green Darby, the second oldest child of the late Geneva Henry-Green and Henderson Green, Sr., was born December 31, 1930 in Lane, SC.

Her family moved to St. Stephen in 1933. Diana attended the public schools of Berkeley County. At an early age, she met the love of her life, Samuel Darby....

Mar 15, 2021

Ms. Mae S. Reid, beloved daughter of the late Mr. Ernest Reid and Mrs. Louise Darby Reid, was born on July 29, 1959 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Having fought the good fight of faith, she departed this life on Monday, March 15, 2021 in Summerville, SC.

Mae, affectionately called "Betty" by family...

Mar 13, 2021

The Reverend Doctor George Louis West was born to the late Reverend Peter L. and Mrs. Louise J. West on August 17, 1944 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He was the fourth of five children. Rev. Dr. West was married to Mary L. Hall on November 28, 1970. Dr. West's early education began in Berkeley...

Mar 12, 2021

A Time to be Born : On March 31, 1975 Jasper and Joyce Washington, was blessed with a baby boy, Stacy Dion Washington.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. Jasper and Mrs. Joyce Washington.

A Time to Live : Stacy attended and received his education in the Berkeley...

Feb 25, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Loretta D. Marion of Moncks Corner, SC who entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 25, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are: her husband, Reverend Darnell Marion; daughter, Ms. Rochelle Marion; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service...

Feb 14, 2021

Alfred Heyward Gadsden was the son of the late Eva Mae Heyward Gadsden and Fred Gadsden Jr.  He was born on February 18, 1963 in Moncks Corner, SC.  After a brief illness, he transitioned into eternal life on February 14, 2021.

Alfred, affectionately called "Alfredo", attended school in Berkeley County. He was a...

Feb 13, 2021

Joseph Mazyck was born on October 6, 1929 to the late Edwin E. and Gold Roosevelt Waring Mazyck in Eutawville, South Carolina. He departed his earthly life and gained his heavenly wings on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Summerville Community Hospice House surrounded by his children.

Joseph was educated in the Berkeley County...

Feb 13, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Helen Green Simmons of Moncks Corner, SC, who entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 13, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are: her children, Edward Rivers (Mary Lee), Dorothy Summers, Daniel Green (Janice), Amber Palmer, Vanessa Altman (Jimmy), Anthony Simmons, Thomas Simmons (Doretha)...

Feb 8, 2021

Mrs. Gertie Mae Smith was born February 3, 1932, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, daughter of the late Sam and Rebecca Gibbs Mack.

Gertie was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County. Being a public servant, she performed various jobs throughout the community, primarily working at the Berkeley County Hospital as a...

Feb 8, 2021

Annie Doctor West, daughter of the late Estell Doctor Gillard and Alexander Ravenell, was born on August 22, 1948 in Holly Hill, South Carolina. On Monday, February 8, 2021, Annie was called home to be with the Lord.

Annie received her education at Central High School in Cross, South Carolina. She later relocated...

Feb 6, 2021

Gustinea Wilkins Taylor, affectionately known as Teen, daughter of the late Charles "Charlie" Wilkins and Nancy Gibbs Jordan, was born February 11, 1940 in Berkeley County, SC. She transitioned February 6, 2021 at Summerville Community Hospice House, Summerville, SC.

Gustinea graduated from Berkeley Training High School in 1958 and was a licensed cosmetologist...

Feb 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. David Washington Rollerson who died on Thursday, February 4, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are: his wife, Mrs. Isadora Rollerson; children, Karen Lewis (Kelly), Mozell Rollerson, Lisa Grant, Sabrina Rollerson and Rosalind Connell (Mark); grandchildren, Xavier, Jasmine and Erin Grant, Justin and Jennifer...

Feb 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Annie Rose Flagler of St. Stephen, SC who entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 4, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memory are: her children, Sylvester Flagler, Anthony Flagler, Chiquitta Williams, Tiwana Snowden and Shonya Snowden; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Zaddie Woods (Charles) and...

Feb 1, 2021

"Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints." Psalm 116:15

Corrie Pearl Mack, affectionately called Pearl, was born on February 20, 1942 to Willie Covington and Elizabeth Covington Butler in McCormick, South Carolina. She was one of eight children. She transitioned peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2021 at her home...

Feb 1, 2021

Servant leader, tireless advocate for children, passionate educator, family matriarch, Wilhelmina ("Meaner") Jager S. Moore was born July 21, 1929, in Pineville, South Carolina, to the late Fred ("Bubba Sidney") and Susan ("Sis") Jager.

Wilhelmina attended elementary school in Berkeley and Charleston counties and high school at Voorhees High School, an Episcopal boarding school in Denmark, South...

Jan 31, 2021

Michael Anthony McKelvey was born October 16, 1984 in Charleston, SC, son of Michael A. McKelvey and Sadie Adams McKelvey. He departed this life on Sunday, January 31, 2021 in Sumter, SC.

Michael was educated in the Berkeley County public schools in Moncks Corner, SC.

Michael was preceded in...

Jan 30, 2021

Derrick Raymond DeBonio Case was born on September 29, 1945 to Lester and Linda Case in Kingston, Jamaica. He was the third of their eleven children and led a weighty, impactful life that contrasted notably with his small physical stature.

Derrick was a pioneer and graduate of St. Andrew Technical High School in Jamaica, where he was...

Jan 20, 2021

Mary Maggie "Dal" Prioleau , the daughter of the late Daniel and Phoebe Gadsden, was born March 8, 1926.

Dal was educated in the Berkeley County School System. She worked on various jobs and community activities.

At an early age, Dal became a member of Redeemer Reformed...

Jan 19, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Loverta B. Middleton of St. Stephen, SC who entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at 222 Jannie Circle, Alvin, SC.

Those left to cherish her memory are:...