obituaries

Oct 4, 2024

William "Bill" Gethers, born on September 9, 1938, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, was the son of Oliver and Jaunita Barr Gethers. On October 4, 2024, at Trident Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina, Bill peacefully transitioned into eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy of love and fond memories.

Affectionately known as "Bill," he received his education in...

Oct 2, 2024

Estell Burgess Blanding was the second of six children born to the late Rufus Burgess, Sr. and Mary McCrea Burgess on December 14, 1947, in Salters, South Carolina.

Estell completed her primary and secondary education and graduated from Blakely High School in Salters. After graduation she moved to New York, where she was employed with Saks Fifth...

Oct 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ms. Jackuln A. Payne of Goose Creek, who departed this life on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Ms. Payne leaves to cherish her memory: her children, Sinclair Payne and Christopher Payne (Angelique Gadson); her father, James Earl Speight; her beloved grandchildren, Kinston Pringle, Kinsley and Kendall Anderson,...

Sep 30, 2024

Dorothy Mazyck Howard departed this life to be with the Lord on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Roper Berkeley Hospital, Summerville, South Carolina. She was born October 4, 1931, to late John Mazyck and the Florence Pinckney Mazyck in St. Stephen, South Carolina.

Dorothy accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and...

Sep 27, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mrs. Dorothy A. Middleton on Friday, September 27, 2024, at her residence.

Known lovingly as "Dot," she dedicated many years to driving school buses for Berkeley County School District, nurturing countless children along the way. Her warm smile and kind nature left an everlasting impact on those she met....

Sep 21, 2024

Mr. Gregory Carlton England Jr., the son of Mr. Gregory Carlton England Sr (Roslyn) and the late Mrs. Robin England, was born June 6, 1986, in Charleston, South Carolina. Gregory exchanged his earthly home for his heavenly reward on September 21, 2024.

Gregory received his formal education in Dorchester County and graduated from Summerville High School in...

Sep 16, 2024

Inez Murphy, the daughter of the late Elijah and Lizzie Bell Burden Murphy, was born in Cross, South Carolina, on September 13, 1928. She departed this world on Monday, September 16, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

At an early age, Inez accepted Christ as her personal Savior. Upon graduating high school, she relocated...

Sep 15, 2024

Martha Lillian McNeill was born in Charleston, South Carolina on Sunday, January 18, 1925. She died on Sunday, September 15, 2024. The daughter of Sarah Frasier McNeill and Samuel Matthew McNeill, she was the youngest of six children. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy and Rose, and by her brothers, William, Frank and Leonard.

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Sep 15, 2024

With saddened hearts, we honor and celebrate the life of Lionel Xavier "Lonnie" Myers, who was born on November 24, 1968, in Charleston, South Carolina. Lonnie was the beloved son of the late James Myers and Joann Myers. Though his parents preceded him in death, Lonnie was surrounded by an abundance of love throughout his life.

For...

Sep 14, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Mrs. Linda F. Cooper of Goose Creek, SC, who transitioned from this life on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

Those left to cherish her memory are: her husband, Mr. Larry D. Cooper; daughters, Lawanna McNeely and Angela Puryea; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Keith Wagner; and a host of family and...

Sep 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nicole Samantha Parson, a deeply cherished mother, sister, and friend, whose presence touched the lives of all who knew her. Born in Berkeley County on December 23, 1971, Nicole faced unimaginable loss at a tender age when both of her parents, Samuel H. Parson and Florine R. Parson...

Sep 12, 2024

Lillie Bell Wilson Green "Dah" was born June 3, 1921, to the late John Wilson and Mary Tucker Wilson of Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She was the first of nine children. God called her home on Thursday, September 12, 2024, in Charleston, South Carolina.

Lillie was educated in the Colored Public Schools of Berkeley County. She later...

Sep 7, 2024

Benjamin B. Gadsden, the son of William Gadsden and the late Mary J. Gadsden, was born on November 24, 1963, in Bonneau, South Carolina. He departed this life on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in Florence, South Carolina at McLeod Regional Medical Center.

Benjamin was educated in the Berkeley County Public School System. He graduated from Macedonia High...

Aug 26, 2024

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us." – Romans 8:18 NIV

Rosa Lee Miller, known to many as "Linda", was born on July 9, 1950, in Georgetown County, South Carolina. She lived life to the fullest until she entered into eternal rest on Monday, August...

Aug 21, 2024

Queen Ester Garnett, lovingly known as Jimmysue to her family and friends, was born on January 12, 1954, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, a daughter of James Garnett and Albertha Brown Garnett. On August 21, 2024, she peacefully transitioned from this life at the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital, Charleston, SC.

Jimmysue was a vibrant soul...

Aug 19, 2024

Juanita McMillan, lovingly known as "Nene" to her family, was born on January 17, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, to her proud parents, Louis Johnson and Edith Campbell. On August 19, 2024, Nene peacefully departed this life at her home. Nene spent her early years in New York, where she attended Eastern District High School. Her passion for helping...

Aug 19, 2024

It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of our beloved brother, Mr. Burnard Ellington, 64, of Moncks Corner, SC, formerly of the Cordesville, SC, community. Affectionately known to us as "Cooda" or "Pancake", as our loving grandparents, Mr. Paul Rivers and Mrs. Mamie Rivers, lovingly nicknamed him and always referenced him as such, accordingly. Burnard departed this...

Aug 15, 2024

Eldora Myers Logan Canty, born on February 6, 1947, in St. Stephen, South Carolina, transitioned from this life on August 15, 2024, in New York, her home for many years. Eldora was the beloved daughter of Reverend Frank Myers, Sr. and Queenie Green Myers, who, along with her daughter Jennifer Rolanda Myers Hamilton, grandson Ty'zavier Martin, and siblings Robert...

Aug 12, 2024

Doc Benny Boswell, Jr. of Goose Creek, South Carolina, a devoted husband, father and US Navy veteran, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the age of 67. He was surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on November 4, 1956 to Betty J. Hudgins Burt and Doc Benny Boswell, Sr....

Aug 11, 2024

Thelma Marie Gethers was born October 3, 1945, to the late Colotha Johnson Gethers and Theodore Gethers, in the Oakley Community of Berkeley County, South Carolina. She departed this life on August 11, 2024, in North Charleston, South Carolina.

At an early age she became a member of Centenary United Methodist Church where she joined class number...