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Shirley M Long

Shirley M Long

Jun 17, 2019

Ms. Shirley M. Long, formerly of Moncks Corner, SC, died on June 17, 2019.

Her Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019, 11:00 am, at Anderson Baptist Church, 1159 Old Black Oak Road, Moncks Corner, SC. Burial will follow in Anderson Baptist Church Cemetery. Viewing will be on...

Margaret Lee "Nunner" Rhames

Margaret Lee "Nunner" Rhames

Jun 16, 2019

For everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die. A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Margaret Lee Rhames, the daughter of the late James and Margaret Rhames, was born on September 23, 1949...

James L. Hawkins, Sr.

James L. Hawkins, Sr.

Jun 12, 2019

The Hawkins family announces with great sadness the loss of Mr. James L. Hawkins, Sr., 73, who passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at his residence in McCormick, SC.  Mr. Hawkins was born May 19, 1946 in Jamestown, SC, a son of the late Nicholas Peter Hawkins and Lillian Grant Hawkins. He was educated in the public schools...

Isamay G. "Emae" Moore

Isamay G. "Emae" Moore

Jun 6, 2019

Isamay Gerald Moore , fourth child of the late Harley Dixon and Siller Jefferson Gerald, was born on Saturday, November 6, 1920 in Berkeley County, SC. She departed this life on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at the home of her niece. God allowed her to live a long and fruitful life.

Emae,...

Joan M. Vanderhorst

Joan M. Vanderhorst

Jun 1, 2019

A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Joan W. Vanderhorst of the Bonnie Forest community of Columbia, SC  will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., at the O. Allen Gethers Jr. Memorial Chapel, Gethers Funeral Home, 200 Grace Street, Moncks Corner, SC.  Burial will be in Greater St. James AME Church Cemetery, 1831 Jedburg Road, Summerville,...

Albert Bennett

Albert Bennett

May 25, 2019

Albert "Al" Bennett, the son of Joseph Bennett, Sr. and Annie Mae Bennett, was born on February 1, 1960 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in Bonneau, South Carolina.

Brother Bennett was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County. He was a 1978...

Elizabeth Milligan

Elizabeth Milligan

May 24, 2019

Mrs. Elizabeth Milligan of Bronx, New York, widow of Mr. Stephen Milligan, departed this life on Friday, May 24, 2019 in New York.

Graveside Burial Service will be held Thursday, May 30, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., in Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Pineville, SC.

Elizabeth leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters: Mrs. Cynthia (William) Washington of...

Alton Duke Hawkins, Jr.

Alton Duke Hawkins, Jr.

May 23, 2019

Alton Duke Hawkins, Jr. was born February 22, 1956, a son of the late Alton and Iva Bell Washington Hawkins. Alton was preceded in death by one brother, Arnold Hawkins and one sister, Linda Hawkins Morgan.

Alton was a graduate of Macedonia High School Class of 1974. He later enlisted in the United...

Shirley B. Wood

Shirley B. Wood

May 14, 2019

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

Our Lord and Savior called his faithful servant, our beloved Shirley, to rest on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Atrium Post Acute Care in Hamilton Township, NJ. As a result, our hearts are less bright, but...

Julius Wright, Jr.

Julius Wright, Jr.

May 12, 2019

The relatives and friends of Mr. Julius Wright, Jr., of New York, NY and formerly of Bonneau, SC, are invited to attend his funeral service Saturday, June 8, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., at Mt. Carmel AME Church, 1059 Old Black Oak Road, Moncks Corner, SC. Burial will follow in the church's cemetery. Viewing will be Saturday from 12:00 p.m....

Thomas S. Plowden

Thomas S. Plowden

May 10, 2019

"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord… for they rest from their labours" Revelation 14:13

Mr. Thomas S. Plowden, beloved son of the late Annie Plowden, was born on August 23, 1939 in Charles County, Maryland. Having fought the good fight of faith, he received his wings to glory on Friday, May 10,...

Denise Reid

Denise Reid

May 6, 2019

"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord…

for they rest from their labours"

Revelation 14:13

Mrs. Denise G. Reid, beloved daughter of the late Mr. Leroy Reid and Mrs. Mattie Mae Bishop Reid, was born on June 14, 1964 in New York City, New York. Having fought the good...

Clarence Simmons

Clarence Simmons

May 2, 2019

Clarence Simmons, son of Eugene and Maggie Morton Simmons, was born on March 3, 1939 in the Longridge Community of Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He departed this life on Thursday, May 2, 2019 in Bennettsville, South Carolina.

Clarence attended the public schools of Berkeley County.

He accepted Christ as...

Randall James Greene

Randall James Greene

Apr 29, 2019

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." - Matthew 5:16

Randall James Greene, son of Henry James and Sheila Callum Greene, was born on December 12, 1982 in Charleston, South Carolina. He departed this life on Monday, April...

Brenda Lee Matthews Alston

Brenda Lee Matthews Alston

Apr 24, 2019

Brenda Lee Matthews Alston, the daughter of the late Leon Cooper, Jr. and the late Irene Clark, was born on February 11, 1961 in Jamestown, South Carolina. Early Wednesday morning, April 24, 2019, God saw a need for another angel to watch over us. After fighting a long battle with her health, Brenda answered God's call and...

Laura Gail Holman Poku

Laura Gail Holman Poku

Apr 24, 2019

Laura Gail Holman Poku, affectionately known as "Bummy", was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lela Frazier Holman. She was born on April 27, 1955, in Moncks Corner, SC. She went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2019, in Charleston, SC.

Gail was raised in Moncks Corner with her...

Vivian Kathleen Hadley

Vivian Kathleen Hadley

Apr 9, 2019

For everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, And a time to die.

-E cclesiastes 3:1-2 NKJV

Mrs. Vivian Kathleen Hadley, 88, entered into eternal rest on the 9th day of April 2019 in her home surrounded by loved ones.

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James Alfred Terry, Jr.

James Alfred Terry, Jr.

Mar 29, 2019

A Memorial Service for Mr. James A. Terry, Jr., of Summerville, SC, will be held Thursday, April 4, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., at the O. Allen Gethers, Jr. Memorial Chapel, Gethers Funeral Home, Inc., 200 Grace Street, Moncks Corner, SC.

Vernell Shirley Swinton

Vernell Shirley Swinton

Mar 25, 2019

" The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"   Psalm 27:1

Vernell Betty Jean Swinton, affectionately known as "Shirley", was the daughter of the late John Swinton, Sr. and the late Mary Lee Rollerson Swinton. Born on...

Benjamin Manigault

Benjamin Manigault

Mar 21, 2019

Benjamin Manigault was born on September 21, 1921 in Kittfield, South Carolina. Benjamin was the son of the late Charles and Ephius Manigault.

Benjamin relocated to New York in 1939 where he worked at Penn railroad. He joined the United States Army in 1943 and...

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