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Benjamin Legree

Benjamin Legree

Feb 11, 2020

Benjamin Legree, son of the late David and Lucinda Haynes Legree, was born January 7, 1929 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

Benjamin received his education in the public schools of Berkeley County. He later relocated to Brooklyn, New York and was employed by Dimes Savings Bank, Long Island, New York.

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Sally Nelson Mchoney

Sally Nelson Mchoney

Feb 8, 2020

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

Sally "Sal" Nelson McHoney, the daughter of the late John Nelson and Sina Swinton Nelson, was born on April 29, 1928, in Cross, South Carolina. She was the last of eight children. On Saturday, February 8,...

David Jermaine Pou

David Jermaine Pou

Feb 6, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. David Jermaine Pou of Moncks Corner, SC who departed this life on Thursday, February 6, 2020 in North Charleston, SC.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his parents, David Pou (Yvonne) and Shanta Alston Pou; siblings, Kendra Alston and Wilber Robinson, Jr.; grandfather, Willie "Sam"...

Rashad D. Smith

Rashad D. Smith

Feb 3, 2020

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.    - Isaiah 40:31 KJV

Rashad Donte Smith, a son of Doris Smith Dinkins and Charlie Simmons, Jr., was born on Tuesday, May...

Karen Morrison

Karen Morrison

Jan 29, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Karen Morrison of Jersey City, NJ.

She is survived by her son, Rahsaan Robert Morrison; granddaughter, Mia Carrie Morrison (Quenna Walters); grandson, Rahsaan August Morrison (Shante Williams); aunts, Helen Alexander, Hattie P. Clyburn, Martha M. Davis and Margaret Scott; uncles, Johnny Davis and Donald Harrell;...

Henry Washington

Henry Washington

Jan 27, 2020

A TIME TO BE BORN...

Mr. Henry Washington "Cudda", the son of the late Louis and Ellen Washington Sr., was born March 12, 1936 in Jamestown, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by Julie Phyall Washington (first wife); Earlene Washington (second wife); three brothers, Harry Simmons Jr., Louis Washington and James Washington;...

Ollie Summers, Jr.

Ollie Summers, Jr.

Jan 26, 2020

Deacon Ollie Summers, Jr., affectionately known as "The Waterman", was born on September 13, 1949 in Bamberg, South Carolina, the eldest of five children born to Ollie and Lerline F. Summers, Sr.  Ollie Summers, Jr. took his heavenly rest on Sunday, January 26, 2020 while at home with his family. Deacon Ollie graduated from Richard...

Evelyn Grant Weathers

Evelyn Grant Weathers

Jan 25, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Evelyn Grant Weathers of Moncks Corner, SC, wife of Mr. Joseph K. "JK" Weathers. Mrs. Weathers entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at her residence.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at Wesley United Methodist Church, Moncks...

Moses Jones

Moses Jones

Jan 22, 2020

Moses Jones, son of the late Robert Jones and Rachel Anderson Jones, was born on January 23, 1944 in Pineville, South Carolina. He was called home to eternal rest on Wednesday morning, January 22, 2020 at his residence.

Moses received the majority of his education through the Berkeley County School System. He attended...

Willard Leon Lawrence

Willard Leon Lawrence

Jan 18, 2020

Willard Leon Lawrence, son of the late Willard Perry and Pearlie Perry, was born on April 26, 1952 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. God called His angel home in the early morning on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at his residence.

Willard or "Rocky", as he was passionately known, was educated in the Thomas...

Edna Mae Blandon Green

Edna Mae Blandon Green

Jan 18, 2020

Edna Mae Blandon Green, was born on May 13, 1948 in Berkeley County, SC, a daughter of the late Ida Mae and Malachi Blandon, Sr. She transitioned into eternal life with the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Summerville Community Hospice House, Summerville, SC.

Edna received her education in the public schools...

Thirlestine Scott

Thirlestine Scott

Jan 18, 2020

Come unto to me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. - Matthew 11:28-29

Thirlestine Maria Mayzck Scott departed this life at the...

Annette Smith

Annette Smith

Jan 17, 2020

Annette Smith, daughter of  Louann Smith and Eugene Smith, was born on September 12, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY. She departed this life on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Trident Medical Center, North Charleston, SC.

Annette was educated in New York at  Eastern District High School and graduated in 1978. While living in Brooklyn,...

Esther Manigault

Esther Manigault

Jan 17, 2020

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." - 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Esther Manigault, affectionately known as "Tumsey", or "Tums", was born on September 15, 1946 in the South Santee Community of McClellanville, SC. She was the first born of seven children to the late...

Deacon Joseph Allen Brown

Deacon Joseph Allen Brown

Jan 15, 2020

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

Deacon Joseph Allen Brown, son of the late Deacon Philip S. Brown, Sr. and Deaconess Mattie Shine Brown, was born Monday, July 31, 1933, in Charleston, South Carolina.  He lived his life in full expression of...

Sally Cunningham

Sally Cunningham

Jan 5, 2020

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted. ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Sally Cunningham, daughter of the late Anna Grant Bryant and the late...

Otto Kearise, Jr.

Otto Kearise, Jr.

Jan 4, 2020

" I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die."

- John 11:25-26

On January 4, 2020, Otto Kearise, Jr. departed this life with his...

Dorothy Campbell White

Dorothy Campbell White

Dec 30, 2019

Dorothy Campbell White, nicknamed "Dot", was born into the world four days before Christmas on December 21, 1933 in Cherry Hill, South Carolina. Sister Dot was the youngest of nine children born to Willie and Sarah Campbell; this allotted her many benefits. Often it kept Dorothy from the hot fields and into the books. Her siblings often...

Joshua B. Swinton

Joshua B. Swinton

Dec 27, 2019

Joshua Bias Swinton, son of Dorinda Battle and Benjamin Swinton, was born on December 26, 1991 in Charleston, South Carolina. He was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2019 in St. Stephen, SC.

Josh was truly the life of a party. He loved riding dirt bikes and four...

Rodella S. Simmons

Rodella S. Simmons

Dec 16, 2019

"Precious in the sight of the LORD Is the death of His saints.  ~ Psalms 116:15

Rodella Smith Simmons was born October 11, 1939 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Walter Smith and Lillian Jamison Smith. On Monday morning, December 16, 2019, she entered into eternal rest.

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