obituaries
Recent obituaries in South Carolina
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,...
Richard Roper, Jr.
Oct 11, 2013
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? Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. Psalm 27:1, 14 (KJV) Richard Roper, Jr., son of the late Sarah Cooper Roper...
Lizzie Pou
Sep 22, 2013
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life." ~Proverbs 31:10-12 Mother Elizabeth "Lizzie" Smith Pou, the daughter of the late Mr. Walter...
Nathan Anthony Gadsden
Sep 15, 2013
Nathan Anthony Gadsden, the first born child of Mr. Nathan Gadsden, Sr. and Mrs. Vivian Gadsden, was born in Berkeley County, South Carolina on December 17, 1961. Nathan came to New York as a young child and was educated in the New York City Public School System. He later graduated from Arts and Design High School. Nathan, who was also...
Elsie Addison
Aug 23, 2013
AN APPRECIATION MESSAGE FROM THE ADDISON FAMILY: The Family of the late Mrs. Elsie Addison wishes to express our appreciation for all the love shown to us and "Our" mother during her illness and transition. We are grateful and humbled by every visit; prayer, song, call; card; flowers; money spent and forwarded during this most difficult time. We would also...
Isabell Wright
Aug 17, 2013
Isabell S. Wright, the daughter of Rebecca Smalls Lloyd Vanish, was born on Saturday, October 4, 1930 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She was called to her eternal home with the Lord on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Trident Medical Center, Charleston, SC. Isabell received her education in the schools of Berkeley County, SC. She attended the Cherry Hill School...
Sophie D. Adams
Aug 1, 2013
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16 Mrs. Sophie Davis Adams, a daughter of the late Herbert and Sarah Davis, was born on June 22, 1933 in Union County, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest with the Lord at...
Deacon Ronnie Ravenell, Jr.
Jul 30, 2013
Deacon Ronnie (Rannie) Ravenell, Jr., the ninth child and youngest son born to the union of Rannie and Elizabeth Addison Ravenell, was born on April 8, 1951 in St. Stephen, SC. He was called home to glory on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Ronnie, who was affectionately known as Junie to his family and friends, grew up in the Old Field...
Alvilda Wheeler
Jul 27, 2013
Alvilda R. Wheeler, the daughter of the late John and Eleitha Richardson, was born on March 30, 1934 in Summerville, South Carolina. She was the last living child of their union. On Saturday afternoon, July 27, 2013, our loved one went home to be with our Lord. Alvilda received her education in the public schools of Berkeley County. She enjoyed...
Victoria Gadsden
Jul 23, 2013
Victoria Gadsden, daughter of the late Edward and Regina Bennett, was born on June 6, 1941. She departed this life on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Trident Medical Center, North Charleston, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by three siblings: Jerome Bennett, Vernell Woods and Festa Bennett. Victoria, affectionately called "Vic" by family and friends, received her formal education...
Antonio Lamont Simmons
Jul 21, 2013
Antonio Lamont Simmons, also known as "Tonio", son of E.J. Walter Simmons and Deborah Corley, was born on November 13, 1978 in Charleston, South Carolina. He departed this life on Sunday, July 21, 2013 in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Antonio was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County, graduating from Berkeley High School in 1997. He received a full...
Amos Bryant (Cunningham)
Jul 17, 2013
Amos "Cunningham" Bryant, son of Anna Grant Bryant and the late Amos Cunningham, was born December 28, 1953 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. He departed this life July 17, 2013 in Mount Pleasant, SC. Amos received his education in the Berkeley County School System. Amos accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior approximately 30 days before God took...
Dr. Lela Haynes Session
Jul 5, 2013
The hour glass, with its sands of time, has slowly but surely spilled its contents, and with the passing of the last sand, went the life of our friend and loved one, Dr. Lela Haynes Session who departed this life on July 5, 2013 at her residence. She was born July 21, 1921 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, the daughter...
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