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Ryan Pollard

Ryan Pollard

Jan 18, 2021

Ryan Evan Marcus Pollard, son of the late Andrea Jamerson and Curtis Pollard, was born on July 16, 1994 in Charleston, SC. He departed this life on Monday, January 18, 2020 at Trident Medical Center, North Charleston, SC.

Ryan received his education in the Dorchester County School District and was a graduate of...

Deacon Earl Benjamin Pollins, Sr.

Deacon Earl Benjamin Pollins, Sr.

Jan 12, 2021

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.  Matthew 5:4

On January 12, 2021, Deacon Earl Benjamins Pollins, Sr. embraced the arms of the Lord. He laid aside all of his burdens and received his crown of righteousness, which the Lord awarded him on that day.

Earl was born...

St. Julian Joseph Guest

St. Julian Joseph Guest

Jan 12, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. St. Julian Joseph Guest of Pineville, SC, who entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are: his wife, Mrs. Essie Victoria Benekin Guest; children, Jonathan Guest (Lynn), Julianne Guest, Timothy K. Guest, Sr. (Marilyn), Mark S. Guest...

Marvin Darrell Brunson

Marvin Darrell Brunson

Jan 7, 2021

Marvin Darrell Brunson, son of the late Joe Brunson and Bertha Mae Brunson, was born on October 31, 1958. He departed this life on January 7, 2021.

Marvin was educated in the Berkeley County Public School System and was a graduate of Macedonia High School Class of 1977. After high school, Marvin moved...

Dorothy Helen Middleton Prioleau

Dorothy Helen Middleton Prioleau

Jan 4, 2021

Deaconess Dorothy Helen Middleton Prioleau, daughter of the late Oliver Middleton, Sr. and Ada Legree Middleton, was born on March 27, 1940 in St. Stephen, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 4, 2021.

Dorothy received her education and graduated from Russellville High School, Class of 1957.

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Pamela Denise Hawkins

Pamela Denise Hawkins

Jan 4, 2021

Pamela Denise Hawkins , daughter of the late Alton and Iva Bell Hawkins, Sr., was born on August 9, 1957.

Pamela was educated in the Berkeley County Public School System and was a graduate of Macedonia High School Class of 1975. She continued her education at Claflin College and graduated from...

Emma Jane Johnson

Emma Jane Johnson

Jan 3, 2021

" A link in the chain is broken, for death has taken our loved one home.  Death has given our beloved the Golden Key that opens the place of Eternity."

Mrs. Emma Jane Brown Johnson, affectionately known as "Momma', was the daughter of the late Sadie Brown and Frank Williams. She was born on December...

James Richard Cleveland

James Richard Cleveland

Jan 2, 2021

James Richard Cleveland was born on July 13, 1962 in Margaret Hague Hospital in Jersey City, NJ, a son of James Cleveland and Marjorie B. Cleveland. He was affectionately known as "Ricky" to family, "Big Rick" to friends, and "Bug" to classmates.

In his early years he attended Sumpter Chapel United Methodist Church....

Shirley Pinckney Cleveland

Shirley Pinckney Cleveland

Dec 25, 2020

Shirley Pinckney Cleveland, the daughter of the Reverend James Pinckney and Corine Gadsden Pinckney, was born October 19, 1946 in Pineville, South Carolina. She was the fourth oldest of seven children, three siblings preceded her in death: Betty Ann, James Arthur, and Gonna Mae.

Shirley received her education in the public schools of...

Melissa Ellington-Myers

Melissa Ellington-Myers

Dec 24, 2020

Melissa Antonette Ellington-Myers , daughter of Shirley Gourdine Ellington and the late Johnny Lee Ellington, was born on September 8, 1969 in Pineville, SC. She was called home on December 24, 2020.

Melissa was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County, graduating in the Class of 1987 from St. Stephen...

Elma Green Davis

Elma Green Davis

Dec 21, 2020

Elma Green Davis, the daughter of the late Jacob and Elsie Vince Green, was born on September 19, 1921 in Shulerville, South Carolina. She was educated in the Berkeley County School System.

On December 26, 1937, Mother Elma was united in holy wedlock to Talmah Davis. They shared sixty-five beautiful years of love...

Naomi B. "Nono" Cleaton Willis

Naomi B. "Nono" Cleaton Willis

Dec 17, 2020

Naomi Brown Cleaton Willis was born on March 31, 1957 in St. Stephen, SC. She was the daughter of Charlie Washington and Jeannette Brown Roberts. She departed this life on Thursday, December 17, 2020 in Goose Creek, SC.

Naomi, known to family and friends as "No-No", received her education in the public schools...

Ellen Hillery

Ellen Hillery

Dec 12, 2020

Ellen was the fifth child born to Rev. Franklin and Edith Haskell in Moncks Corner, SC. She was reared in Eutawville with her nine siblings. Following graduation from Roberts High School, Holly Hill, SC, Class of 1959, Ellen migrated north, eventually settling in New York.

The New York Chapter

Cherished wife for 40...

Annie Mae "Ann" Nelson White

Annie Mae "Ann" Nelson White

Dec 11, 2020

Annie Mae Nelson White, a daughter of the late Henry Nelson and Oree F. Hemingway Nelson, was born on September 17, 1938 in Green Sea, South Carolina. Shortly after, the family moved to Bonneau, SC Carolina. She was called home to rest on December 11, 2020.

Ann, as known to many, attended the...

Samaria J. Dillon

Samaria J. Dillon

Dec 11, 2020

Samaria J. Dillon, a daughter of Jarnerel Byrd and Dorothy Dillon, was born on August 17, 2003 in Charleston, SC. She departed this life on December 11, 2020 in North Carolina.

Samaria attended schools in South  Carolina and North Carolina. She was quite creative and artistic. She enjoyed designing clothing outfits. She enjoyed...

Ruth A. Jones

Ruth A. Jones

Dec 3, 2020

Ruth Ann Brown Jones was born on November 6, 1946 in Bonneau, South Carolina, to the late Moses Sr. and Elouise Middleton Brown. She departed this earthly life on Thursday, December 3 , 2020 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her daughter Bernadette Brown and her brother Moses Brown, Jr.

Ruth...

William Matthew Attles

William Matthew Attles

Dec 2, 2020

William Matthew Attles was born May 15, 1947, a son of the late Mr. Fred Gadsden and Ms. Alice Green of Moncks Corner, SC. He departed this life on December 2, 2020 at his residence in North Charleston, SC.

William received his education through the Job Corp program. He was employed as a...

Gloria Jean Sharper

Gloria Jean Sharper

Dec 2, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Gloria Jean "Pina" Sharper of Huger, SC, formerly of Moncks Corner, SC, who entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory are: her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown (James); siblings, Loretta Sharper-Mansel (Tommy), Shelia McFadden, Aretha McFadden and Lugene...

Wilbert Lee May, Sr.

Wilbert Lee May, Sr.

Nov 27, 2020

Mr. Wilbert Lee May, Sr., the son of the late Mr. Charlie C. May, Sr. and Mrs. Ethel Mae Best May, was born on September 5, 1954 in Farmville, NC. He departed from us on November 27, 2020 in Moncks Corner, SC with his family at his bedside.

Wilbert Lee was raised in...

Jennie Fennick Daniels

Jennie Fennick Daniels

Nov 24, 2020

"Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life." - Revelation 2:10 NKJV

Jennie Lou Fennick Daniels, daughter of the late William and Ina P. Fennick, was born on October 18, 1932 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Roper St. Francis...

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