Recent Obituaries

Oct 21, 2020

Brian F. Jones, 61, of Cross, passed away Wednesday October 21, 2020 in North Charleston with his family by his side.

Brian was born September 7, 1959 in Charleston, a son of Joe and Violet Jones.

A graduate of Stall High School, Brian attended Trident Technical College for architecture. He and his father co owned...

Oct 19, 2020

Jacqueline B. Morris, 87, of Moncks Corner, widow of Clifton E. Morris, passed away Monday October 19, 2020.

Jackie was born April 4, 1933 in Rock Hill, SC a daughter of James J. Braswell and Arthur Mae Stevenson Braswell.

A loving wife and mother, Jackie was a homemaker who enjoyed fishing, shopping, always looking for...

Oct 17, 2020

Denise Gaston Shine, 69 years of age, who last lived in Moncks Corner, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. She was born on September 20, 1951 in New York, New York. Denise was the daughter of Herbert Gaston and Helen Henry Shine. Denise is survived by her husband, Timothy Shine Sr., a son Timothy Shine II and his wife,...

Sep 27, 2020

Charles “Charlie” Lynwood Oliver, 88, of Moncks Corner, husband of Barbara Hood Oliver passed away Sunday September 27, 2020.

Charlie was born October 2, 1931 in Berkeley County, a son of Marion Lynwood Oliver and Bernice Alsbrook Oliver.

A loving and devoted husband, Charlie and Barbara shared 68 years of marriage and were the parents...

Sep 18, 2020

Catherine Mahala Blackmon, age 100, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2020 at the Summerville Community Hospice House.

Kitty, as she was known to everyone, was born in Moncks Corner, SC on November 27, 1919.  She graduated from the newly restored Berkeley High School and worked at the Berkeley Restaurant for over 18 years.  Her favorite hobby...

Sep 18, 2020

Betty Lou Wyndham Patz, 87,  currently of Mesa Arizona, first married to the late George Graham and widow of Edward Patz, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020.

Betty was born September 27, 1932 in Berkeley County a daughter of the late Lamar and Mimcy Wyndham.

Retired from the Georgia Pacific Plywood Plant, Betty was a...

Sep 17, 2020

William Andrew “Andy” Capps, 46, of St. Stephen, husband of Ruth Michelle Varner Capps, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his residence.

Andy was born October 3, 1973 in Georgetown County, the son of Cecilia Brandon Parker Capps and the late Avon Noble Capps.

A Board Systems Operator with Santee Cooper, Andy was a...

Sep 14, 2020

Betty Lou Orvin Shepard, 88, of Goose Creek, widow of Alton Ray Shepard, Sr. passed away Monday, September 14, 2020.

Betty was born August 26, 1932 in Berkeley County, a daughter of Cliff Orvin and Inez Wilson Orvin.

A loving mother and member of First Baptist Church of Goose Creek, Betty loved the Lord and...

Sep 7, 2020

Mederia McDonald Gaskins, 83, of Moncks Corner, SC entered into eternal rest on Monday September 7, 2020. Mederia was born March 12, 1937 in Berkeley County, the son of Marklin D. Gaskins and Juanita Brandon Gaskins.

A graduate of Macedonia High School, Mederia attended Berry College and was the owner of Gaskins Drywall. He was a member...

Sep 5, 2020

David Russell Terry, 33, of Summerville, passed away Saturday September 5, 2020.

David was born February 13, 1987 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, son of Drew Darden Hayes and Bill E. Terry.

Surviving are his mother- Drew Hayes of Summerville; a son- Elijah Cole Taylor of Missouri; his father- Bill Terry and his wife, Melba of...

Aug 31, 2020

Richard Alan Hyrne, 68, of Moncks Corner, widower of Dianne Wickert Hyrne, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020.

Richard was born July 6, 1952 in Berkeley County, a son of Claude W. Hyrne and Joyce Rudloff Hyrne.

A member of First Baptist Church of Moncks Corner, Richard owned and operated Hyrne Heating and Air for...

Aug 25, 2020

Karl Lee Pope, 56, of Beaver Dam, passed away Tuesday August 25, 2020.

Karl was born February 8, 1964 in Washington D.C., a son of Kenneth Leon Pope, Sr. and Emily Snell Pope.

A graduate of Berkeley High School, Karl worked as a salesman and enjoyed his work very much.

Surviving are his...

Aug 15, 2020

Betty Josephine Mills Fondren, 83, of Moncks Corner, first married to the late John E. Fondren, Jr. and wife of Clark Simpkins passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020, in Mount Pleasant.

Betty was born September 30, 1936, in Florence S.C., the daughter of James Jayroe Mills and Lillian Humphries Mills Jones.

A 1954 graduate of...

Aug 15, 2020

Lannie Forrest Norris, Jr., 75, of Pinopolis, husband of Suzanne Parker Hill, passed away Saturday August 15, 2020.

Lannie was born April 27, 1945 in Minneapolis, Minnesota a son of Lannie Forrest Norris, Sr. and Murlye Gebhart Norris.

A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Lannie had obtained a degree in mechanical engineering. He was...

Aug 8, 2020

Cheryl Lynn Catalano, 39, of New Hope, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020.

Cheryl was born January 19, 1981 in Charleston, a daughter of Thomas Catalano and the late Linda Harvey Nettles.

A Stratford High School graduate, Cheryl had attended The College of Charleston with aspirations of becoming a doctor. She had a nurturing spirit...

Aug 8, 2020

Edward J. Schulz, Jr., 90, of Hollywood, first married to the late Marian Cone Schulz and husband of Emma King Schulz passed away Saturday August 8, 2020.

Edward was born January 4, 1930 in Charleston a son of the late Edward J. Schulz, Sr. and Ruth Sutcliffe Schulz.

A 1949 graduate of St. Paul’s High...

Jul 29, 2020

Thurmond Temple Bolen “Shotgun”, 79, of Summerville, widower of Theresa Mason Bolen, entered his heavenly home Wednesday July 29, 2020.

Thurmond was born November 24, 1940 in Augusta, Georgia a son of the late Bowman Henry Bolen and the late Inez Hair Bolen.

A retired supervisor for Fluor Daniels Construction, Thurmond was a member of...

Jul 27, 2020

Steven Kendal Pierce, 59, of St. Stephen, husband of Michelle Springs Pierce, passed away Monday July 27, 2020.

Steven was born April 25, 1961 in Berkeley County a son of Lewis K. Pierce and the late Lenora Murray Pierce.

A baptized member of Russellville Christian Church, Steven loved the Lord and his church family. He...

Jul 20, 2020

John M. Bryant, 85, of Goose Creek, husband of Margaret DeMars Bryant passed away Monday July 20, 2020.

John was born May 20, 1935 in Darlington, a son of James Arthur Bryant and Leatha Windham Bryant and his second mother Emmie K. Bryant. John was the youngest of sixteen siblings.

A 1956 graduate of Summerville...

Jun 29, 2020

Bonnie Woods Willis, 79, of Moncks Corner, first married to the late Donald Hornsby and widow of Chuck Willis, passed away Monday June 29, 2020.

Bonnie was born November 2, 1940 in Atlanta, Georgia a daughter of Dan Woods and Lucille Woods.

A member of Salem Baptist Church, Bonnie was a tidy housekeeper who enjoyed...