Recent Obituaries

Jul 28, 2021

Hermine Annie Salisbury Gaskins, 82, of Moncks Corner, entered into eternal rest early Wednesday morning July 28, 2021. Hermine was born October 25, 1938 in Berkeley County, the eldest child of W. Connor Salisbury and Lucille Hill Salisbury.

Best known by family as “Sissy” and “Sissy Mom”, Hermine had retired from Wachovia bank after 42 years. She...

Jul 26, 2021

Nancy Maxine Simmons went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2021 at the age of 78. She was born to Vincent and Lillian Shaw on May 11, 1943 in Great Falls, Montana.

Nancy met her husband, Frank Marshall Simmons, in 1956, they married the following year when she was only 14.

Nancy was...

Jul 25, 2021

Helen Bachlott Pennington, 93, of Pinopolis S.C. passed away peacefully at her home on July 25, 2021.

Born on December 25, 1927 in Campville, FL, she was the daughter of John Robert Bachlott, Jr and Helen Bailey Bachlott. She graduated from Hawthorne High School and attended Union College where she met and married her late husband, Kenneth...

Jul 22, 2021

Thierry Pascal Longueville, 58, of Moncks Corner, husband of Lisa Garman Longueville, Community Banker at Farmers and Merchants Bank of South Carolina, passed away at his home Thursday, July 22, 2021.

Thierry was born July 14, 1963 in Périgueux, France, to Andrée Dezemery Longueville and the late Robert Paul Longueville. They immigrated to Jamestown, South Carolina in...

Jul 21, 2021

Ernestine Wyndham Huxford Conrad passed into the presence of her Lord on July 21, 2021 at 89 years of age after a courageous battle with both cancer and heart issues.  She remained perky, positive and passionate about her life and faith until she closed her eyes in death.  She lived well and finished well. Ernestine was born at Bull...

Jul 13, 2021

Kenneth Glenn Crownover, 61, of Moncks Corner, husband of Cathy Hood Crownover passed away Tuesday July 13, 2021.

Kenny was born May 29, 1960 in Berkeley County, the son of Melissa M. Gaskins and Bobby W. Crownover.

During his career, he achieved many acknowledgments. He will always be thankful for the friends he made during...

Jul 6, 2021

Charley “Chuck” Lee Bunton, 89, of Moncks Corner first married to the late Jean Smith Bunton, husband of Mary Thompson Bunton passed away Tuesday July 6, 2021.

Chuck was born July 9, 1931 in Allendale, South Carolina a son of Edward Lee Bunton and Georgia Barnes Bunton.

A 1949 graduate of St. Stephen High School,...

Jul 1, 2021

On Thursday, July 1, 2021, Gary Lee Luetkemeyer, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather was born into eternal life surrounded by his wife of 59 years, Connie C. Luetkemeyer, and his children Paul, Michele and Denise. He was 81 years old.

Gary was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 23, 1939, to Ed and Ruth...

Jun 29, 2021

James William Langdon, 37, of Goose Creek, husband of Heather Higgins Langdon passed away Tuesday June 29, 2021.

James was born April 26, 1984 in Charleston a son of Donald Phillip Langdon and Christine Nobili Langdon.

A loving husband and father, James loved spending time with his children and family. He was a student at...

Jun 28, 2021

Eva M. Natividad went to Heaven on Monday June 28, 2021 at her home in Summerville with family by her side.

She was born on January 25, 1931 in Munich, Germany to Englebert and Maria Wagmann. She was predeceased by her parents and brother and sister, Fred and Hilda.

She is survived by her husband-...

Jun 28, 2021

Donald “Duck” Thomas, 77, of Cordesville, husband of Myra Wright Thomas, passed away Monday June 28, 2021.

Donald was born December 6, 1943 in Berkeley County, a son of Maggie Wright Dubose.

A loving husband of 53 years, Donald worked in construction and was a “Jack of all trades”.  He enjoyed working on old Ford...

Jun 27, 2021

Alfred “Fred” Morris, 85, of Elgin, passed away Sunday June 27, 2021.

Fred was born February 5, 1936 in Huger, a son of Leroy Morris and Martha Augusta “Gussie” Morris.

Having worked as a general contractor, Fred’s experiences were in drywall and fabrication of houses and ceilings that were a true work of art. His...

Jun 17, 2021

Henry Ravenel Porcher, 81, of Columbia, formerly of Pinopolis, widower of Frances Martin Porcher, passed away Thursday June 17, 2021.

Henry was born January 16, 1940 in Moncks Corner. His descendants fled to Charleston from France, where they established plantations all along the south bluff of the Santee River. His parents, Richard Dwight Porcher and Miriam Ellison...

Jun 13, 2021

Alexis Lea Cosson, 50, of Moncks Corner, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Alexis was born May 27, 1971 in Winter Haven, Florida, a daughter of Terry Wayne Agerton and Ella Merle Smith Fuqua.

Having obtained a BSN, Alexis worked as a nurse in Colorado, Florida and South...

Jun 9, 2021

Peggy Ann Coker Gagne`, 77 of Goose Creek, wife of Richard Gagne` Sr., passed away Wednesday June 9, 2021.

Peggy was born July 5, 1943 in Lake City, SC, the daughter of Benson Covington Coker and Juanita Hamilton Coker.

A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Peggy was a wonderful homemaker for her family. A member...

Jun 2, 2021

Helen Keller Cooper Mitchum, 89, of Bonneau Beach, widow of Patrick Mitchum, Sr. passed away Wednesday June 2, 2021.

Helen was born January 28, 1932 in Berkeley County, the daughter of Lloyd Cooper and Louise Keller Cooper Mann.

As the matriarch of her family, Helen was dearly loved by her children and grandchildren. She had...

May 30, 2021

Maxine McRoy Batchelor of Pinopolis died Sunday May 30, 2021 at her home.

Maxine was born April 5, 1934 in St. Stephen, S.C., the daughter of Linly Maxie McRoy and Rowena Wingard-Keller

She was a member of Pinopolis United Methodist Church where she served on several committees. A graduate of Meredith College, Maxine taught school...

May 19, 2021

Barbara Jean Willis Aikman-Childs, of Moncks Corner, first married to the late Ronald Lee Aikman and wife of Roger W. Childs passed away Wednesday May 19, 2021.

Barbara was born August 8, 1944 in Charleston, a daughter of Thomas Carson Willis and Eula Crosby Willis.

A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...

May 17, 2021

Marian Strong Taylor, 88, of Macedonia, a homemaker and widow of Delton Samuel Taylor, passed away Monday May 17, 2021.

Marian was born December 13, 1932 in Williamsburg County, a daughter of Marion B. Strong and Susan Tisdale Strong.

A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, Marian loved cooking and having the family gather for...

May 13, 2021

JoAnne Steadman Mitchum, 85, of Bethera, widow of Paul L. Mitchum, passed away Thursday May 13, 2021 at her residence.

JoAnne was born December 8, 1935 in Moncks Corner, the daughter of Thomas E. Steadman and Etta White Steadman.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a special friend to have. JoAnne had...