Willie James "Smiley" Wright
Jan 15, 2014
Willie James Wright, affectionately known to his family and friends as "Smiley", was born on February 25, 1945 in Saint Stephen, South Carolina, the eldest child and only son of the late Lillie Mae Wright Beauford and the late Sandy Gourdine, as well as big brother to sisters, Vernell, Lula and Darlene. Willie spent his early years living in Saint...
Sam Green, Jr.
Jan 10, 2014
Sam Green, Jr., the son of the late Sam, Sr. and Corine Thompson Green, was born on December 24, 1922 in Honey Hill, South Carolina. Rosa, his sister, said it was after midnight, so he took advantage of that fact and gladly celebrated on both days with birthday and Christmas gifts under the Christmas tree. Sam was educated in the...
Emily J. "Earline" Benekin
Dec 26, 2013
Emily Benekin, affectionately known as Earline, was born on March 11, 1950 in Pineville, SC, a daughter of the late Henry Jenkins and Mamie Washington Jenkins. Earline was the seventh of twelve children. As a child, she migrated with her family to Jersey City, New Jersey in the fall of 1959. She attended the Jersey City Public School System where...
Ruth Washington Williams
Dec 23, 2013
Ruth Washington Williams was the daughter of the late Nathan and Rebecca Prioleau Washington of Pineville, South Carolina. She was born on May 8, 1930 and departed this life on December 23, 2013 at her home. Ruth was baptized and was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church, Pineville, SC. She sang with and played for the church choir until her...
Barbara Bracey Rivers
Dec 14, 2013
Eunice Barbara Lee Rivers transitioned from this life to eternal life with the Lord on Saturday December 14, 2013, at Trident Medical Center, Charleston, SC. She was born on January 15, 1946, in Mecklenburg County, the third child of the late Mabel Bracey and James Walker, and stepdaughter of the late Leonard Bracey. Barbara was educated in the public schools...
Oliver James Wigfall
Dec 12, 2013
Mr. Oliver James Wigfall, son of the late James H. and Mabel S. Wigfall, was born on July 6, 1931, in Berkeley County, South Carolina. He was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County. He worked as a longshoreman and also performed landscaping. At an early age, he joined New Hope United Methodist Church. Oliver was married to the...
Will Brinson
Dec 8, 2013
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 3:1-2a Will Brinson, son of the late George Brinson and Elvira Anderson Brinson, was born on January 30, 1955 in Coolidge, Georgia. Will entered into eternal rest on December 8, 2013 at...
Anna G. Bryant
Dec 6, 2013
Anna Grant Bryant, known as "Queenie", was born July 15, 1923 in Oakley, South Carolina. She was a daughter of the late Amy and Jeffery Grant. She departed this life on December 6, 2013 in North Charleston, SC. Anna received her education in the Oakley School System. She loved to work and clean houses. Thank the Lord that Anna received...
Joseph Reid
Dec 3, 2013
"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 3:1-2a Joseph Reid, the son of the late Rosalee Reid Ballard, was born October 11, 1942 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Joseph, known as "Little Joe" to family and loved ones, received...
David Mcneil, Jr.
Dec 3, 2013
On Tuesday, December 3, 2013, God sent his angel to Beth Israel Medical Center to call our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend home. He was surrounded by his loving family when he left his earthly home. David McNeil Jr. was born on June 15, 1942 in Moncks Corner, SC, a son of the late David McNeil Sr....
Dorothy B. Frazier
Nov 28, 2013
Dear Friends, it was our Lord Jesus himself who said, "Come to me, all you who have labored and are burdened, and I will give you rest." Let us pray for our sister Dorothy, so she may rest from her labors and enter into the light of God's eternal Sabbath rest. Receive, O Lord, for she returns to you. Dorothy...
Rebecca Barnes Aiken
Nov 27, 2013
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. - Psalm 23:1 A beautiful soul transitioned from her earthly home into eternal life on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Mrs. Rebecca B. Aiken was born August 22, 1921 in Pineville, Berkeley County, South Carolina. She was a daughter of the late William and Mariah Barnes. While growing up with her family,...
Bernard Elijah "Trucker" Rivers
Nov 25, 2013
Mr. Bernard Elijah Rivers, son of the late Dorothy Rivers Smalls and the late Elijah Lloyd, was born December 26, 1957 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He departed this life Monday, November 25, 2013 at Trident Medical Center, North Charleston, SC. Bernard, also known as "Trucker" to family and friends, attended the public schools of Berkeley County, SC. He was...
Lillie Belle Matthews
Nov 23, 2013
To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die. - Ecclesiastes 3:1-2a A Time to Be Born: Lillie Belle Matthews was born October 15, 1938, in Jamestown, South Carolina. She was a daughter of the late Johnny and Annie Calvin Matthews. A Time to...
Willis Gaillard
Nov 15, 2013
On November 15, 2013, our beloved Willis, after a brief illness, heeded His call and went home to be with the Lord. He departed this life at Elmhurst Hospital Center, Queens, New York. Willis was born on April 21, 1941 to wonderful parents, Deacon Shedrick "Bubba" and Mary Middleton Gaillard, who preceded him in death. At an early age, he...
Elizabeth Perry Mccord
Nov 12, 2013
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. ~ St. Matthew 5:4 KJV Elizabeth Lavinia McCord was born February 21, 1920, in Charleston, South Carolina. She was the third of seven children born to the late Abraham and Martha Perry. Elizabeth grew up in the Kittfield Section of Moncks Corner, and attended the former Graham A.M.E. Church, which...
Patricia Starks Williams
Nov 10, 2013
Patricia Starks Williams, affectionately known as "Trish", "Pat" and "Nana", was the second daughter born to the late Laura Collier Starks and J.K. Starks. She was born in Brundidge, Alabama on June 13, 1945. She departed this life on November 10, 2013 at Vibra Hospital of Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Trish became a member of Moncks Corner Baptist Church...
Dr. William M. Spann
Nov 3, 2013
William "Willie" Mack Spann was born on July 21, 1927 to the late Isaac Spann and Susie Pinckney-Mack. A native of Charleston, SC, he graduated from Burke High School in 1946. He then went onto attend Shaw University from 1946-1948. In 1947, Dr. Spann was a member of the Shaw University's national championship football team, which he was later inducted...
Essie Williams
Oct 24, 2013
Essie Mae Williams, the daughter of the late Elouise Jones Campbell, was born January 3, 1924 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. She departed this life on Thursday, October 24, 2013, at her residence in Bonneau, SC. Essie Mae gave her life to Christ at a very early age. After relocating to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, she became a faithful member of...
Geneva H. Irving
Oct 22, 2013
"A Life Well Lived" Geneva H. Irving, the daughter of the late Mr. James and Mrs. Susan Hilliard, was born on March 13, 1928, in Berkeley County, South Carolina. She departed this life on October 22, 2013, in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Geneva was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County, SC. She was employed at Trident Medical Center, Charleston,...