Kenneth "Bootsie" L. Dingle
Feb 24, 2014
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 Kenneth Lavern Dingle, also known as "Bootsie" and "Kenny", began his journey on February 5, 1954. He was the son of Lula "Doot" Dingle Davis. He ended this...
Patricia Ann Toomer
Feb 19, 2014
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 A Time to Be Born: Patricia Ann Toomer was born September 22, 1954 in Pineville, South Carolina. She was a daughter of Edwin "Shing" Toomer and the late Bernice Washington Toomer....
Gregory "Dog" Doiley
Feb 15, 2014
On October 8, 1952, God gave the world Gregory Doiley. On February 15, 2014, God took back what was rightfully his. Gregory was the son of Ernestine Gadsden and the late Floyd Pressley. Gregory grew up in Moncks Corner, SC and was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County. He attended both Berkeley Training and Berkeley High Schools, graduating...
Luther W. "Dill" Johnson Jr.
Feb 12, 2014
Luther Walter Johnson, Jr., son of Emma Jane Brown Johnson and the late Luther Walter Johnson, Sr., was born on September 28, 1955 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. He departed this life on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Moncks Corner Medical Center, Moncks Corner, SC. "Dill", as he was affectionately called, was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County,...
Solomon Levy, Jr.
Feb 9, 2014
Behold I show you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 1 Corinthians 15:50-51 On Sunday, February 9, 2014, Solomon heard the voice of...
Maude R. "Pumpkin" Smalls
Feb 7, 2014
It is with great pleasure that I welcome my family and friends who came to help celebrate my life on this earth. On January 7, 1935, McKinley Smalls and Mary Shephard were blessed with a baby girl. I was named Maude Ruth Smalls. I attended the public schools of Berkeley County. At an early age, I accepted Christ as my...
Shirley Jean Smith
Feb 7, 2014
Mrs. Shirley J. Smith, daughter of the late Arthur and Phinney Brown Perry, was born on August 20, 1935 in Queens, New York. She departed this life on Friday, February 7, 2014 at her residence in Bonneau, South Carolina. Shirley was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County. She attended Baptist College in Charleston, SC for one year. She...
Louis A. Ravenell
Jan 29, 2014
Louis Alton Elijah Ravenell, Jr., affectionately known as "Jazzy Lou" and "Mr. Peanut Man", was born in St. Stephen, SC on December 17, 1941, a son of the late Elijah and Louise Ravenell. He departed this life on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Louis was educated in the public schools of Berkeley County. After his schooling, he moved to New York...
Maggie M. Simmons
Jan 27, 2014
Sister Maggie Morton Simmons, daughter of Henry and Carrie Morton, was born July 11, 1911 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. She departed this life on Monday, January 27, 2014. She attended public school in Berkeley County. Sister Maggie worked as a domestic worker for various families in Berkeley County. She enjoyed quilting and baking. Sister Simmons accepted Jesus Christ as...
Douglas Beauford
Jan 26, 2014
Douglas Beauford, a son of the late Gilyard Beauford and Lular Taylor Beauford, was born on January 12, 1939 in Jamestown, South Carolina. He departed this life on Sunday, January 26, 2014 and closed the book on the many chapter of his life. Douglas received his education in Jamestown, SC and at the age of 18, he relocated to New...
Ella Bryant
Jan 25, 2014
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 Ella M. Bryant, daughter of the late Anna Grant Bryant and Thomas Bryant, was born July 25, 1944 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. She departed this life January...
Rachel Anderson Jones
Jan 22, 2014
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: ~ II Timothy 4:7 Mother Rachel Anderson Jones, the daughter of the late Jim Anderson and Rachel Strothers, was born on November 28, 1915 in Eutawville, (Springwood), South Carolina. After the death of her mother at an early age, Rachel was reared by the...
James " Black Cat" Michael Heyward
Jan 17, 2014
James Michael Heyward was the son of Mrs. Annie Mae Levy Heyward and the late Mr. Allen Heyward. He was born on December 8, 1948 and he quietly slipped away into eternal rest on Friday, January 17, 2014 at 4:35 a.m. James, affectionately called "Black Cat" by his family and friends, attended Berkeley County Schools. He became employed at the...
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...