obituaries

Nov 28, 2024

It is with heartfelt sympathy that we announce the passing of SSgt. EC Reid, USAF VETERAN, formerly of St. Stephen, SC, who transitioned on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Middleburg, FL.

SSgt. EC Reid honorably served his country as a member of the United States Air Force and will be fondly remembered for his dedication and service....

Nov 24, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. David "The Duke" Ellington, Sr. of Moncks Corner, SC, who departed this life on Sunday, November 24, 2024.

A viewing will be held Friday, November 29, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday,...

Nov 19, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Leroy Simmons of Moncks Corner, SC, who entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Mr. Simmons was a proud Army veteran and the widower of the late Mrs. Eva Inez Bryant Simmons.

He leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that...

Nov 3, 2024

With deep sorrow, we share the passing of Ms. Lillie M. "Ruby" Miller of St. Stephen, SC, who peacefully departed this life on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Ruby's memory will be cherished by her beloved daughter, Tina R. Miller; her treasured grandchildren, Tyson and Darius Fisk; and her loving sisters, Beatrice Brown, Anna Rose McClary, and Darlene...

Oct 30, 2024

Clarence "Boy" Gethers was born on August 7, 1937, to the late Ella Mae and Nero Palmer in Alvin, South Carolina, and raised by the late Isaac and Rebecca Gethers. He transitioned peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Clarence was baptized at an early age and became...

Oct 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Martha Mae Cohens Walker of Brooklyn, NY,  formerly of Huger, SC, who entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Mrs. Walker leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Denzil Walker; her daughter, Paulette Walker; her granddaughter, Ayanna Fitzgerald; her sisters, Evelyn Cohens and...

Oct 12, 2024

Violet Ann Carter, daughter of the late Crayton Edward McElveen, Sr., and Alma Bernice McElveen, was born August 10, 1963, in Cherry Point, North Carolina. She departed this life on October 12, 2024, peacefully in her home in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.

Violet was educated in the public schools of Prince William County, Virginia.

Violet...

Oct 10, 2024

Mr. Joseph "Joe" Elijah Coad, son of the late Mr. Willie Coad and the late Mrs. Carrie Wright Coad, was born September 11, 1941 in the Santee Circle community of Moncks Corner, South Carolina. On the night of Thursday, October 10, 2024, Joe passed away peacefully into eternal rest.

On April 16, 1960, Joe was joined in...

Oct 9, 2024

Catherine Doris Manigault Wilson, daughter of the late Reverend Alexander Manigault and Susan Richardson Manigault, was born on June 20, 1941, in Kitfield, Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Triboro Center, Bronx, New York.

Catherine Doris graduated from Berkeley Training High School in 1959, where she played as...

Oct 9, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mrs. Janada Murphy Birro, a beloved native of Cross, SC, and longtime resident of Brooklyn, NY, who entered into eternal rest on October 9, 2024.

Mrs. Birro's burial will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the Murphy McCants Prioleau Cemetery, Cross, SC.

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Oct 7, 2024

Mr. Elijah Williams

"Mr. Stacey Adams"

Mr. Elijah Williams was born on September 18,1936 in Allendale, SC to the late Joseph Williams and Catherine Bryant Williams. He was one of eleven children who grew up in a Christian home. He transitioned from labor to reward on Monday, October 7,2024 in Moncks...

Oct 7, 2024

In 1925, at the dawn of the twentieth century, a little baby girl, Lillie Mae Dingle, made her debut on the stage of life and remained on the stage of life for 99 years.  Her godly life ended on Monday, October 7, 2024 when she was taken from us and entered a city whose builder and patron is God....

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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