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Stella Jean Richmond Boyce

Stella Jean Richmond Boyce

Feb 7, 2015

Stella Jean Richmond Boyce, who was affectionately called "Nana" by her grandchildren and "Munchkin" by her great-grandchildren, made her transition to eternal life peacefully while surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, February 27, 2015. She was 87 years old. Stella, also known to many as Jean, was born on June 10, 1927 in Cordesville, South Carolina, a daughter of...

Phoebe L. Beauford

Phoebe L. Beauford

Feb 5, 2015

Phoebe L. Beauford, the daughter of the late Jerome and Hannah Nelson, was born on September 30, 1939, in Alvin, South Carolina. God called her home from her earthly home early Wednesday morning on February 5, 2015. Phoebe, also known as "Henrietta", graduated from Russellville High School in 1957 and received certification in Nutrition from Clemson Extension Program. She did...

Leroy Gethers

Leroy Gethers

Feb 4, 2015

His-Story Leroy Gethers was born August 13, 1923 in Berkeley County, SC, a son of the late Sarah and Solomon Gethers. He was called home to rest on February 4, 2015 at Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, after a long battle consisting of several illnesses. Leroy was a World War II Veteran; he was honorably discharged from the...

Althea "Big Al" Clinton Taylor, Sr.

Althea "Big Al" Clinton Taylor, Sr.

Feb 2, 2015

Althea Clinton Taylor, Sr., the son of the late Jonnie and Leila Dorsey Taylor, was born on October 16, 1925 in Delray Beach, Florida. He departed this life on Monday, February 2, 2015 at Trident Medical Center in North Charleston, SC. He was educated in the public schools of Palm Beach County, Florida. Althea, affectionately known as "Taylor" or Big...

Philasteen Middleton

Philasteen Middleton

Jan 31, 2015

Dr. Philasteen Middleton was born August 31, 1964, in South Miami, Florida. She was the daughter of Sam and Bertha Middleton. She departed this life on January 31, 2015, in North Charleston, South Carolina. Philasteen, informally known as "Philly", received her primary education in the Miami-Dade Public School System. She was a graduated of Class 1982 of South Miami High...

Stevie Simpson

Stevie Simpson

Jan 30, 2015

A TIME TO BE BORN: On July 15, 1957, Stevie Simpson was the first of three sons born to Charles Percy Lee Simpson and Gertrude Simpson in Summerville, South Carolina. A TIME TO LIVE: Stevie accepted the Lord at an early age at the House of God Church Keith Dominion in Harleyville, SC. Stevie attended school in Dorchester 3 School...

Daisy R. Gadsden

Daisy R. Gadsden

Jan 29, 2015

Daisy R. Gadsden was born on January 20, 1946 in Bishopville, South Carolina. Her parents, the late John and Rebecca Reames taught her how to love and created a work ethic in her that lasted a lifetime. She departed this life on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Suburban Woods Hospital in Norrisville, Pennsylvania. She was educated in the Lee County...

Harry Lee "Tony" "Big Guy" Middleton

Harry Lee "Tony" "Big Guy" Middleton

Jan 26, 2015

Harry Lee "Tony" Middleton, the son of Aaron and Mary Middleton was born on April 8, 1956 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina and was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Bonneau, South Carolina. He departed this life on Monday, January 26, 2015 at his residence. Harry, known by everyone as "Tony", received his education in the public schools of Berkeley County....

Thomas Reid

Thomas Reid

Jan 16, 2015

"To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven. A time to be born, And a time to die" -Ecclesiastes 3:1-2a Thomas Reid, son of the late Thomas Reid and Victoria Graham Reid, was born March 20, 1930 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Pruitt Health...

Mary B. Washington

Mary B. Washington

Jan 13, 2015

Mary B. Washington, the daughter of the late Samuel and Georgia Ann Benekin, was born on May 3, 1912 in the Murrell Section of Pineville, South Carolina. She was called home to rest on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in Pineville, SC. Mary was blessed with long life. She lived to be 102 years old. She was the third of thirteen...

Betty L. Davis

Betty L. Davis

Jan 8, 2015

In His infinite wisdom, God our heavenly Father called home Betty Lefft Davis, daughter of the late Joseph E. and Emily C. Lefft. She was born in St. Stephen, South Carolina on December 9, 1933. She departed this life on January 8, 2015. Betty attended the public schools of Berkeley County. She continued her education at Banks Business School in...

Irabell Williams

Irabell Williams

Jan 4, 2015

Irabell "Tootsie" Williams, daughter of the late Isaiah Montgomery and the late Mattie Dailey, was born on October 8, 1930 in Orangeburg, South Carolina. In God's infinite wisdom, early Sunday morning, January 4, 2015, He reached down His hand for His daughter to come home. Irabell received her education in the public schools in Eutawville, (Orangeburg County) SC. She was...

Willie Richardson, Jr.

Willie Richardson, Jr.

Jan 2, 2015

Willie Richardson, Jr., son of the late Willie Richardson, Sr. and Essie Elizabeth Gadson Richardson, was born on July 19, 1938. Willie went home to rest on Friday, January 2, 2015, at 4:20 p.m., at Mountainside Medical Center in Glen Ridge, NJ. Willie was raised in Summerville, South Carolina. He received his education in the public school system of Berkeley...

Henry Bryant

Henry Bryant

Dec 31, 2014

Mr. Henry Bryant, son of the late Mr. Harrison and Mrs. Madeline Bryant, was born December 10, 1955 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. On Wednesday, December 31, 2014, Henry answered the call to eternal rest. Henry attended Berkeley County Public Schools. He was employed by the Berkeley County School System in the 70's. He was later employed by Chavis Mobile...

Felirley "Flip" Wright

Felirley "Flip" Wright

Dec 28, 2014

Felirley "Flip" Wright, the son of the late James "Moser" Wright and Rebecca Brown, was born on April 10, 1932 in Pineville, South Carolina. He was reared by his father and stepmother, Missouri P. Wright. Felirley entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 28, 2014. Felirley was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County. Later, he moved to Brooklyn,...

Elder Benjamin E. Tew, Jr.

Elder Benjamin E. Tew, Jr.

Dec 26, 2014

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Ruth K. Jenkins

Ruth K. Jenkins

Dec 23, 2014

Mrs. Ruth K. Jenkins, the daughter of the late Washington and Stiney Kennedy, was born in Gourdine, South Carolina on December 31, 1930. She departed her life on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Trident Medical Center in Charleston, SC. Ruth started her early education in Williamsburg County School System and graduated from Russellville School in 1949. She continued her education...

Janie M. Hill

Janie M. Hill

Dec 20, 2014

Mrs. Janie Mae Simmons Hill, daughter of the late Jake and Lila Simmons, was born on February 14, 1929 in Murrells Inlet, SC. She entered into eternal rest peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at home. Janie was raised by a loving uncle and aunt, the late Reverend Peter Philip Heyward and Mrs. Mary E. Holmes Heyward. The Heyward parents...

Willie J. "Bill" Reid

Willie J. "Bill" Reid

Dec 16, 2014

Willie J. "Bill" Reid was born March 7, 1946, a son of the late Christine Reid. He departed this life on December 16, 2014 at Trident Medical Center, North Charleston, South Carolina. Bill received his education in the Berkeley County School System. He was employed by Anson Construction Company from where he retired after 30 years of service. On March...

Dorothy Ann President

Dorothy Ann President

Dec 7, 2014

Dorothy Ann President, a daughter of the late Henry Poinsette and Irene Palmer Poinsette, was born July 1, 1936 in Pinopolis, South Carolina. She departed this earth peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Moncks Corner, SC. Dorothy attended the public schools in Berkeley County, SC. She was employed with the Berkeley County School District and retired from Berkeley Middle...

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