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Recent obituaries in South Carolina

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...

Booker Manigault

Booker Manigault

Oct 2, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Booker Manigault of Moncks Corner, SC, who entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 2, 2020.

Those left to cherish his memory include: his wife, Mrs. Greta "Peggy" Manigault; adopted daughter, Mrs. Valarie Madison (Clayton); siblings, Mrs. Emily Reid, Mr. Samuel D. Manigault, Mr. D....

Leola Brownfield

Leola Brownfield

Sep 25, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Leola Brownfield of Detroit, MI, formerly of St. Stephen, SC who entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 25, 2020.

Those left to cherish her memory include: her children, Diana Brownfield Lawrence, Patricia Brownfield and Willie Brownfield; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister, Earlene Cooper;...

Jessie M. Horton

Jessie M. Horton

Sep 16, 2020

Jessie Mae Olivia Veronica Boone Horton was born May 28, 1926 in St. Stephen, South Carolina.  She was the youngest of six siblings born to the late John D. Boone, Sr. and Jessie O. Freeman Boone of St. Stephen, SC. Preceding her in death were her brothers, Carlton T. Boone, Rev. John D. Boone, Jr., and Angelo...

Geneva Davis

Geneva Davis

Sep 12, 2020

" And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh." - Luke 21:28 KJV

Geneva Davis, daughter of the late Henry Jenkins and Mamie Washington Jenkins, was born on September 23, 1940 in Pineville, South Carolina. She was the second of twelve...

Celia Gourdine Robinson

Celia Gourdine Robinson

Sep 11, 2020

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

Celia Gourdine Robinson was born on January 28, 1921, in St. Stephen, South Carolina. She was the third of seven children born to the Christian parentage of the late Abraham and Estelle Addison McKelvey....

Dr. Anthony T. Rivers

Dr. Anthony T. Rivers

Sep 9, 2020

Graveside service for Dr. Anthony T. Rivers will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, 11:00 a.m., at Cordesville United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1400 Doctor Evans Road, Moncks Corner, SC. Viewing will be held Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. As per CDC guidelines, please wear a mask and practice social distancing at the viewing...

Harold E. Singleton

Harold E. Singleton

Sep 8, 2020

On Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 11:04 a.m., Harold Eugene Singleton, loving husband, father of three and grandfather of five, passed away at age 65.

Harold was born on August 6, 1955 in Charleston, SC to Margaret Dixon Myers.

He attended Berkeley County Schools and was a proud graduate...

Ruth E. Taylor

Ruth E. Taylor

Sep 8, 2020

On the morning of Tuesday, September 8, 2020, Ruth Ella Jamison ascended in the same manner in which she lived her life; with courage, dignity and grace.

Ruth Ella Jamison was born on November 18, 1938 to Arthur and Reaven Jamison. From that day forward she brought joy, candor and love into the lives of her family...

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