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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...

Louis "Tricky" Rivers

Louis "Tricky" Rivers

Mar 21, 2019

Mr. Louis "Tricky" Rivers, son David Rivers, Sr. and Rosalee Nesbitt Rivers, was born on December 26, 1948 in Cordesville, South Carolina. Louis peacefully transitioned from this life into eternal life with the Lord on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Roper Hospital, Charleston, South Carolina.

Louis received his education in the public schools...

Alfredia Darlene Spells

Alfredia Darlene Spells

Mar 18, 2019

Alfredia M. Spells, daughter of William Manigault and Pearl McNeil Manigault, was born on May 26, 1958 in Charleston, South Carolina. She departed this life on Monday, March 18, 2019 in Huger, South Carolina.

Alfredia, also known as "Fredia" and Darlene, was educated in the public schools of Charleston County, graduating from Wando High School, Class of...

Liza Bell "Frances Mae" Harmon

Liza Bell "Frances Mae" Harmon

Mar 17, 2019

On April 20, 1958, Liza Bell Harmon was born to IraBell Williams and Harry Gillians, Sr. in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Upon God's infinite wisdom, He carried His daughter Liza back home on March 17, 2019.

Liza dedicated her life to Jesus Christ at a very young age and became a member of...

Betty Fludd Copeland

Betty Fludd Copeland

Mar 16, 2019

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

Mother Betty Fludd Copeland, known to many as "Bett", was born April 27, 1952 in Berkeley County, SC. She was the daughter of Luther and Josephine Segar Fludd. Betty answered God's call and entered into eternal...

Cloten S. Peace

Cloten S. Peace

Mar 8, 2019

Cloten S. Peace, a daughter of the late Ruby Smalls and Adgie Martin, was born February 21, 1928 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

Cloten was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

Cloten accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early...

Rebecca E. Warren

Rebecca E. Warren

Feb 25, 2019

"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies." Proverbs 31:10

On June 5, 1925, Mother Rebecca Warren entered into the world. She was the eldest of twelve children born to the late Abraham and Elouise Frazier. She was raised on a farm in McBeth, South Carolina and helped out in...

Deacon Christopher C. Smalls, Sr.

Deacon Christopher C. Smalls, Sr.

Feb 24, 2019

"So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."

II Corinthians 4:18

A Time to be Born

Christopher C. Smalls, Sr., son of Lewis and Emma Judge Smalls, was born October...

Benji Darryl Legree

Benji Darryl Legree

Feb 24, 2019

Benji Darryl Legree, son of Benjamin and the late Victoria Middleton Legree, was born December 4, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York. Darryl passed away in his sleep at his home in Albany, New York on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

His Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 9, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., at...

Deaconess Mary Nelson Mazyck

Deaconess Mary Nelson Mazyck

Feb 24, 2019

Mary Julia Nelson Mazyck was born on May 29, 1937 to the late Lee and Florence Stretch Nelson in Cross, South Carolina. She departed her earthly life and gained her heavenly wings on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Trident Medical Center surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

Mary and her family relocated to Bonneau, SC in 1941....

Gwendolyn C. Brown

Gwendolyn C. Brown

Feb 18, 2019

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

Mother Gwendolyn C. Brown, a daughter of Berton Clemmons and Elouise Murray Governor, was born on July 11, 1960 in St. Stephen, South Carolina. On Monday, February 18, 2019,...

Dominic S. "Nick" Gibbs

Dominic S. "Nick" Gibbs

Feb 7, 2019

Dominic Samuel Gibbs was born on December 3, 1985 in Charleston, SC, the son of Angela M. Erby and Samuel E. Gibbs, Jr.

"Nick", as he was called by family and friends, grew up in Huger, SC. He was educated in the public schools of Cainhoy Elementary and Middle Schools and was steps...

Mary Jane Ravenell

Mary Jane Ravenell

Feb 7, 2019

Graveside Service for Mrs. Mary Jane Ravenell, wife of Bishop Joseph Ravenell, of New Jersey will be held Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 11:30 a.m., at the William Ravenell Memorial Garden, Forty One Road, St. Stephen, SC.

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