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Anthony S.J. Hill

Anthony S.J. Hill

Mar 9, 2015

"Where I once saw death, I only see life." Anthony Steven Hill, affectionately known as "Tony", the son of Carolyn B. Giummo and Anthony W. Hill, was born on June 15, 1988 in Charleston, South Carolina. Tony was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County, graduating from Berkeley High School in 2006. While at Berkeley High School, he was...

Patricia Ann Pinckney

Patricia Ann Pinckney

Mar 9, 2015

There is an inscription in an old English churchyard "Who plucked that flower?" cried the gardener as he walked through the garden. His fellow-servant answered, "The Master!", and the gardener held his peace. Today we hold our peace and offer thanks to our Master who plucked one of His own creations, a beautiful flower, Patricia Ann "Tricia" Pinckney, to bloom...

Geneva Fludd Smith

Geneva Fludd Smith

Feb 28, 2015

Geneva Fludd Smith, loving daughter of the late Alex and Victoria Green Fludd, was born September 5, 1936, in Moncks Corner, SC. She departed this life on February 28, 2015, at her residence. Geneva received her early education in the public schools of Berkeley County, SC, and then attended the schools in New York City, NY where she was a...

Irene Milligan Thompson

Irene Milligan Thompson

Feb 25, 2015

Mrs. Irene Milligan Thompson, the daughter of the late Mary Ann and David Milligan, was born on October 31, 1923 and departed this life on February 25, 2015. Irene was educated in the Berkeley County Public School System and attended Bethel United Methodist Church as a child. She was a liberated and independent woman long before it was acceptable for...

Lucius Alonza Hawkins

Lucius Alonza Hawkins

Feb 11, 2015

Mr. Lucius Alonza Hawkins, was born in Jamestown, South Carolina on June 27, 1960. He was the son of the late Nicholas Peter Hawkins and Lillian Grant Hawkins. Lucius received his education in the Berkeley County School System. He later enlisted in the United States Navy and received his degree in Underwater Welding. He received an Honorable Discharge from the...

Susie L. Williams

Susie L. Williams

Feb 9, 2015

Susie Limehouse Williams, the daughter of the late James and Sarah Jane Rivers Limehouse, was born on June 6, 1940, in Cordesville, SC. She departed this life on Monday, February 9, 2015, at her residence. Susie was educated in the Berkeley County School System. She was a born again Christian and was a member of Greater Emanuel A.M.E. Church. Susie...

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...

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