Recent Obituaries

Mar 12, 2025

Amy Deanne Gaskins Stewart, lovingly known as Amy to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, in her birthplace of Moncks Corner, S.C. Amy was born to the late Edson Daniel Gaskins Jr. and Wanda Johnson Platts on April 18, 1974, and she embraced life with a spirit that lifted everyone around her.Blessed with a love...

Mar 7, 2025

Edward Keenan Dean, known affectionately as Eddie, departed this earth on March 7th, 2025, at the age of 79, in Charleston, S.C. Born on June 21, 1945, in Lancaster, S.C., he was the beloved son of the late William Edward Dean and Edith Gay Dean.

A proud U.S. Navy Veteran, Eddie dedicated many years to Santee Cooper as a transportation mechanic...

Mar 7, 2025

Charlene Linda White Thornley, known fondly as Charlene, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, in her birthplace of Charleston, S.C.. She was born on July 10, 1944, to Truit Great White and Ruth Hazel Connor White.

Charlene is survived by her husband of 60 years, Leroy Hugh Thornley Jr.; her three sons, Leroy H. Thornley III, Steven G. Thornley, and...

Mar 7, 2025

Edith Hodge: Sunrise 04-06-1944 Sunset 03-07-2025

Widow of Robert Hodge, Mom to Susan, Ronnie and Steven. Granny to Lee, Amanda and Remington. Great Granny to Addysen, Tristen, Robbie, David, Sullivan, Ryland and Addy .She loved movies, music and trips down the road. She loved to travel and or just stay home and play Skipbo. She is loved and missed here on...

Mar 1, 2025

It's with a Heavy Heart that we announce the passing of Wayne Lee Sweatman. He passed away on March 1st at 35 years old. Wayne was born in Charleston, S.C., July 28th, 1989, and grew up in the Berkeley County area. Wayne was a Heavy equipment operator for most of his career. He enjoyed playing guitar, fishing and golfing. Wayne...

Feb 21, 2025

Feb 21, 2025

Norval A. Barnes, affectionately known as Norval, departed this world on February 21, 2025, at his home in Moncks Corner, S.C., surrounded by his family. He was born in the same town on March 15, 1943, to Adville Calhoun Barnes and Georgia Newell Barnes.Norval honorably served his country as a proud US Army Veteran and then continued his service with...

Feb 18, 2025

Ithene”Tena”Hood Forte, at the age of 92, entered into eternal rest on February 18, 2025, in Summerville, S.C., surrounded by her family and friends. She was born as the daughter of Harry Middleton Hood and Minnie Floyd Hood on April 26, 1932, in Summerville, S.C.

After many years being employed by Santee Cooper, she retired to enjoy traveling with friends and...

Feb 17, 2025

Barry Oneal Blackmon, fondly known as Barry by friends and family, passed away peacefully at his home in Bonneau Beach, S.C., on February 17, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in Orangeburg, S.C., on April 13, 1951, to George Tunny Blackmon and Helen Sanford Blackmon, Barry grew into a man of strong values and generous heart. First and foremost...

Feb 15, 2025

Melinda Ann Legette, known as Melinda to her family and friends, passed away peacefully at her home in Macedonia on February 15, 2025, at the age of 45. Born on June 27, 1979, in Charleston, S.C., Melinda was the daughter of Homer Steve Legette and Barbara Dick Guerry.

As a loving mother and grandmother, her greatest joy came from the time...

Jan 28, 2025

Eva, who was a loving soul, had a unique way about her that would light up a room everywhere she went. She was a natural born comedian who could make people laugh within seconds of her entering a room.

Although she had no grandchildren, Eva was known to many little ones as "Grandma Eva". Her childhood nickname was "Bug", and many...

Jan 27, 2025

Freddie Louise Wright, known as Teddy, passed away on January 27, 2025, at the age of 83 in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Born on November 21, 1941, in Orangeburg, S.C., she was the daughter of Dorsey James Wright and Alma Louise Myers Wright.

Freddie's is survived by her son, Billy C. King II, and his wife, Kimberly; her sister, Elaine Richard;...

Jan 25, 2025

Doris Virginia Holleman McCutchen, passed away on January 25, 2025, in Charleston, S.C., at the age of 84. Born on August 22, 1940, in Hannah, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Vincent Gilbert Holleman and Ruth Goins Holleman.

Doris was the widow Horace L. McCutchen. She is survived by her two sons, Michael McCutchen, Mitch McCutchen and his wife Dawn;...

Jan 21, 2025

Janette Varner Hoenck, lovingly known as Janette, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on July 21, 1932, in Berkeley County, S.C., she was the daughter of Royal Washington Varner Sr. and Mary Vera Barrett Varner.

Janette's life was defined by her unwavering faith, her dedication to her family, and her love for her community....

Jan 16, 2025

Jan 15, 2025

Richard Eugene Breuhl Jr., aged 64, of Bonneau, S.C., passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025. Born on January 22, 1961, in New Orleans, LA, Richard was the son of Richard Sr. and Janice Agnes Damare Breuhl.

A U.S. Navy Veteran and proud member of the Army National Guard, Richard served his country with honor and commitment. He was a dedicated...

Jan 13, 2025

Edgar Jewell Walker, affectionately known as Jewell, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital in Moncks Corner, S.C., after a brief illness. He was born on October 1, 1930, in Etowah County, Alabama, to parents Robert Pinkey and Beulah Farmer Walker. As one of fourteen siblings, all but one sibling has preceded him in...

Jan 7, 2025

Pamela Kay McPherson Lail, known affectionately as Kay to her many friends and loved ones, was born on January 9, 1964, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She departed this life peacefully at home on January 7, 2025, just two days shy of her 61st birthday, after a valiant fight with sarcoidosis.

Kay was the daughter of Nelson T. McPherson Sr. and...

Jan 1, 2025

Philip B. Chambers, of Bonneau, know affectionately as Bubba to all who knew him, was born on September 30, 1953, in Charleston, S.C., the son of the late Philip B. Chambers and Gladys R. Chambers. He died peacefully on January 2, 2025, at Roper Hospital in Charleston.

 Bubba’s early years were spent in Park Circle. He graduated in 1972 from the...

Dec 23, 2024