obituaries

Jun 24, 2018

Teach me, O Lord, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end. Psalm 119:33 Vivian Joann Jenkins entered this world on June 10, 1947, being the fourth child of seven born to the late Louis and Alice Jenkins in Pineville, South Carolina. She was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County. She furthered...

Jun 22, 2018

Latasha Danielle Simmons, daughter of E. J. Walter Simmons and Deborah Corley, was born on April 27, 1973 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. She departed her life on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Ladson, South Carolina.

Latasha, also known as Tasha, was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County, graduating from Berkeley...

Jun 20, 2018

A time to be Born: On June 22, 1942, Frank and Ida Guinyard, was blessed with their first born, son Jacob "Jake" Gilyard in Orangeburg, SC.

A time to Live: Early in life, Jake relocated to Brooklyn, NY to help provide for his family back home. There he met...

Jun 14, 2018

Charlie Nathaniel Smith, son of the late Royal Smith and Shirley J. Smith, was born on April 23, 1958 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. He departed this life on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Trident Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina. Chucky as he was known to many, attended the public schools of Berkeley County, graduating from Macedonia High School, Class...

Jun 13, 2018

Mrs. Loretta Louise Davis, affectionately known as "Lo", the daughter of the late Helen McBride and the late John O'Neal, was born September 15, 1945 in Sanford, North Carolina.

On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, Loretta entered into eternal rest at Hospice of Charleston in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.

Loretta ...

Jun 12, 2018

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. Ecclesiastes 3: 1-2

On September 19, 1961, a very vivacious and delightful Michael Anthony Warren entered the world. He was born in the Santee Circle Community of Berkeley County, South Carolina,...

May 30, 2018

But the God of all grace who hath called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you. To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

I Peter 5:10-11 KJV

Vaniel Lee Danzy, Jr., affectionately know as "Mr. Tee",...

May 30, 2018

A Time To Be Born...

Mr.  Harry "Pete" Simmons, Sr., the son of the late Ellen "YaYa" Simmons Washington, was born on March 22, 1929 in Jamestown, South Carolina.  He was preceded in death by his mother, three brothers and two sisters.

A Time To Die...

May 26, 2018

George Thornley Coaxum was born on August 27, 1939 in Moncks Corner, SC, a son of the late George and Hattie Levy Coaxum. He was the fourth child of seven children born to this union.

George, affectionately known as "Junior" or "Juicy", received his formal education in the Berkeley County School District. As...

May 24, 2018

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

Travis Benjamin White was born on September 18, 1980, in Charleston, South Carolina, a son of the...

May 12, 2018

Sandra Bennett, known as "Baby" to family and friends, was born March 26, 1959, in Berkeley County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Eliza Bennett. She departed this life on May 12, 2018, at her residence.

Baby accepted Christ at an early age at Bethel United Methodist Church, St. Stephen,...

May 12, 2018

Deacon Bobby Joe Cade , was born on August 14, 1939 in Tignall, Georgia, the ninth child born to the union of the late Joe and Sallie Cade. His earthly life ended on May 12, 2018, for an eternal life with God. Bobby received his formal education in the Wilkes County Educational System, in Wilkes County,...

May 7, 2018

Victoria Harper Middleton Wright Cuffee

Sunrise: 4/17/1912                                     Sunset: 5/7/2018

A name is given at birth. She was affectionately named Victoria by her brother Charlie. She always reminded us that she was named Queen Victoria. The Queen in the game of chess is the most powerful piece. True to the...

May 4, 2018

Virgie Crawford Vandross was born in Cordesville, South Carolina on December 24, 1923 to the late Dave and Annie Gaine Crawford.  She attended the Berkeley County school system. She married Thomas A. Vandross, Sr. on October 28, 1942 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.  To that union seven children were born: Thomas Jr., David Arthur, Janice, Clarence, Ruby...

Apr 27, 2018

"May The Work I've Done and The Service I Gave Speak For Me" Once again, God in His Divine wisdom, dispatched His angel to the Skinner residence early Friday morning, April 27, 2018, and called his beloved servant Isaac home. Isaac Skinner, the son of the late Brister and Mary Moorer Skinner, was born on August...

Apr 26, 2018

John Deleon Boone, Jr., was born on August 11, 1919 to the late John D. Boone, Sr. and Jessie O. Freeman Boone of St. Stephen, SC. Preceding him in death were his brothers, Carlton T. and Angelo P. Boone and his sister, Pearl B. Shecut.

John was educated in the primary schools of...

Apr 25, 2018

Aslee Nettie Wheeler Reid, was born on June 14, 1929 in Cordesville, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Hagar (Pink) Wheeler and John L. Wheeler. Aslee received her education in the Berkeley and Charleston County. Aslee was united in holy matrimony to Theodore Reid, Sr. on April 10, 1949. This union was blessed with nine children. Two...

Apr 18, 2018

Altean Foxworth, the second daughter of the late Samuel and Queenie Mazyck, was born on June 21, 1928 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She was raised in the Longridge Community of Moncks Corner, SC and attended the community school. Altean gave her life to the Lord at an early age and became a member of Greater St. James African Methodist...

Apr 16, 2018

Hazel Mae Chisolm Nelson, daughter of the late Edmond and Lottie Blathers-Boone Samuel, was born on October 14, 1942 in Darlington County, South Carolina. She peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, April 16, 2018. Hazel received her formal education in the public schools of Darlington County and was a graduate of Spaulding High School, Class of 1960. She was...

Apr 15, 2018

Tom Taylor Haynes, the son of Christine Lawrence, was born on October 16, 1948 in Charleston, South Carolina. He departed this life on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Trident Medical Center, Charleston, SC. Tom attended Wallace High School in Charleston County. Tom was a member of Greater Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Tom was united in marriage to Sandra Veronica...