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Recent obituaries in South Carolina

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...

Minister Carrie F. Cleveland

Minister Carrie F. Cleveland

Nov 13, 2020

"See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared." Exodus 23:20

Our hearts are deeply saddened by the passing of our loved one, but we know that all things work together for the good of those that love God....

Harold Vernon Lloyd

Harold Vernon Lloyd

Nov 13, 2020

For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not build by human hands. 2 Corinthians 5:1

Harold Vernon Lloyd, affectionately known as "Harold", "Uncle Harold" and "Cripp", was the youngest son of Eddister and Phoebe Ann Benekin Lloyd. He...

Ruth Elizabeth Saunders Rembert

Ruth Elizabeth Saunders Rembert

Nov 11, 2020

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

Ruth Elizabeth Saunders Rembert was born on October 1, 1916 to Bessie Leola Martin Saunders in Petersburg, Virginia. She grew up in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, along with nine siblings: Socrates, Leola, Celess, John Wesley, twins...

Evangelist Melissa R. Swinton

Evangelist Melissa R. Swinton

Nov 6, 2020

Melissa Ramsey Swinton, daughter of the late Sam Ramsey, Jr. and the late Estelle Waring Ramsey, was born November 5, 1966 in Eutawville, SC. She departed this life on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Roper Hospital, Charleston, SC and joined the Lord's heavenly flower garden.

Melissa received her education in the public schools...

Dr. Oliver W. Addison

Dr. Oliver W. Addison

Nov 5, 2020

Oliver W. Addison, Doctor of Humane Letters, 82, is a lifelong resident of South Carolina who has served as a leader in the community for more than 50 years.  He was born in the Old Field community, St. Stephen, South Carolina to Deacon Ransom and Annie Sumpter Addison on February 27, 1938.  Known as the baby of...

Oliver James "Winky" Ravenell

Oliver James "Winky" Ravenell

Nov 5, 2020

Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Oliver James Ravenell of Detroit, MI, formerly of St. Stephen, SC.

Oliver James Ravenell was the eighth child born to Rennie and Elizabeth Addison Ravenell in St. Stephen, South Carolina on February 3, 1949. "Winky", as he was known by family and friends, departed this life...

Tereak Rashad Mckelvey

Tereak Rashad Mckelvey

Oct 30, 2020

And God shall wipe all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4

Tereak Rashad McKelvey, son of Lawrence and Wanda Walker McKelvey was born February 25, 1988 and entered into eternal rest on...

Travis Tyrone "Tj" Droze, Jr.

Travis Tyrone "Tj" Droze, Jr.

Oct 28, 2020

Travis Tyrone Droze, Jr., affectionately known as " TJ" , was born in North Charleston, SC on August 20, 1990 to Travis T. Droze, Sr. and Shelia Doiley Droze. He transitioned from time to eternity on Wednesday evening , October 28, 2020 at his residence in Goose Creek, SC.

TJ...

Evangelist Jacquelyn D. President

Evangelist Jacquelyn D. President

Oct 27, 2020

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

Jacquelyn Doiley President, affectionately known as "Jackie", was born in Moncks Corner, South Carolina on March 5, 1953.  She entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 27, 2020.

Jacquelyn attended schools in Atlanta, Georgia. She moved to...

Rosa L. Poinsette

Rosa L. Poinsette

Oct 25, 2020

Rosa Lee Poinsette, daughter of the late Samuel Allen Theirse and Carrie Wilson, was born January 2, 1941 in St. Stephen, South Carolina.

Rosa received her education in the Berkeley County public schools and was a 1957 graduate of  Russellville High School. She was employed by Airovox which later was renamed CR Bard,...

Corey Jonathan Ellington

Corey Jonathan Ellington

Oct 21, 2020

Corey Jonathan Ellington, son of Melissa Ellington Myers and the late Norris Middleton, was born on September 13, 1987 in Charleston, SC.

Corey was educated in the Berkeley County School District. He was employed in several venues. He worked in insulation at Cohen's Drywall Company and  in janitorial services at MUSC. Corey was...

Omega Prioleau

Omega Prioleau

Oct 14, 2020

Omega Prioleau, the eldest daughter of the late Chance and Orene Gadsden Prioleau, was born in Russellville, South Carolina on December 8, 1941.  As she blossomed, her family instilled their love and an abundance of knowledge that would last a lifetime.  She departed this life on October 14, 2020.

Omega grew up in...

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