Recent Obituaries

Jun 4, 2020

Heinrich George Ruediger, 80, of St. Stephen, husband of Fay Brady Ruediger, passed away Thursday June 4, 2020 at his residence.

Heinrich was born October 4, 1939 in Bohlitz, Germany, a son of George Bruno Ruediger and Gertrud Elizabeth Ruediger.

A loving husband of 55 years to Mrs. Fay, Heinrich was a devoted father and...

Jun 2, 2020

Mr. David O. Shuler of Jamestown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his residence.

He was a graduate of Macedonia High School and graduated from a Business School in Florence, where he received an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. He was also a veteran and served in the United States Army as a Specialist...

Jun 1, 2020

Rosa Hilda Law, 62, of Goose Creek, passed away Monday June 1, 2020.

Rosa was born December 28, 1957 in Charleston, a daughter of Norris Samuel Law and Rosa Mitchum Law.

A graduate of Berkeley High School, Rosa was raised in the First Baptist Church of Moncks Corner. “She loved the ground her grandchildren walked...

May 31, 2020

Reginald B. Salisbury, 95, of Lebanon, widower of Ann Varner Salisbury, passed away on Sunday evening, May 31, 2020.

Mr. Reggie was born May 11, 1925 in Ridgeville, a son of Eddie H. Salisbury and Decimar Grooms Salisbury.

A devoted husband and father, Mr. Reggie and Mrs. Ann were married 72 years before her death...

May 29, 2020

Shelby Jean Bryant Cantrell, 76, of Moncks Corner, wife of Michael Cantrell passed away Friday May 29, 2020.

Shelby was born in Ware Shoals, South Carolina June 12, 1943 a daughter of the late James Marvin Bryant and the late Lois Reeves Bryant.

A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Shelby had been an active member...

May 24, 2020

Moncks Corner, S.C. -- Father Richard McGuire, O.C.S.O, age 93, died peacefully at Mepkin Abbey in the quiet of the night on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, May 24, 2020.

The son of Margaret and Louis McGuire, Fr. Richard was born June 22, 1926 in Omaha, NE.

Fr. Richard entered Mepkin Abbey...

May 18, 2020

Jeannie Mae Evans, 85, of Moncks Corner, passed away Monday May 18, 2020. Born December 9, 1934 to the late John Harden and late Dillie Charity Burge Harden.

Jeannie was a devoted navy wife and loving mother. She was a member of Berkeley Baptist Church who loved and enjoyed spending time with her family, crafts and knitting....

May 16, 2020

Charles David Stewart, 60, of Jamestown, husband of Cindy Matthews Stewart, passed away Saturday May 16, 2020.

Charles was born April 25, 1960 in Monroe, North Carolina, a son of Fred Martin Stewart and the late Edith Rachel Ross Stewart.

A retired postal worker, Charles had served his country in the US Army. He loved...

May 14, 2020

Phyllis Ann Chambers Pender, 73, of Bonneau, widow of Frankie Pender, passed away Thursday May 14, 2020 at her residence.

Phyllis was born October 23, 1946 in Nashville, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Philip B. Chambers and the late Gladys Gamble Chambers.

A loving wife and mother, Phyllis and Frankie had been married 47...

May 14, 2020

Debra Ann Sires Wilson, of St. Stephen, wife of Charles “Buddy” Wilson, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020.

Debra was born April 9, 1959 in Summerville, a daughter of the late Ernest Eugene Sires and the late Camilla Chavis Sires.

A loving Mom and Grandmother, Debbie loved her grandkids very much. She enjoyed storytelling and...

Apr 29, 2020

Maxine Tompkins Edwards, 78, of Pinopolis, wife of James G. “Jim” Edwards passed away Wednesday April 29, 2020.

Maxine was born November 11, 1941 in Conway, South Carolina a daughter of Arthur C. Tompkins and Geanwood Smith Watson.

A loving wife and mother, Maxine was the retired owner and operator of Heritage Cleaners and a...

Apr 19, 2020

Mark Edwin Crankshaw, 64, of Summerville, passed away Sunday April 19, 2020.

Mark was born March 30, 1956 in Ellinwood, Kansas a son of James B. Crankshaw and Lucile R. McPheron Crankshaw.

Mark was a very kind hearted person. He enjoyed music, movies and classic cars, he loved attending concerts, his favorites being 70’s bands,...

Apr 14, 2020

William Scott Campbell, 65, of Canton, Ohio, formerly of Holly Hill, widower of Joann Maddi Campbell passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

William was born May 31, 1954 in Plainsfield, New Jersey a son of William Campbell and Mary Gibson Campbell.

While living in Holly Hill, William was a member of Santee Bible Baptist Church,...

Apr 14, 2020

Ruby Law White, 82, of Shulerville, wife of Louis W. White, passed away Monday April 13, 2020.

Ruby was born February 10, 1938 in Berkeley County, a daughter of Norris Samuel Law and Rosa Mitchum Law.

A loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Mrs. Ruby loved her grandbabies, gardening, flowers and reading. She was a...

Apr 10, 2020

Frances Baker Hood, 96, of Macedonia, widow of Lee S. Hood, passed away on Friday April 10, 2020.

Mrs. Frances was born October 13, 1923 in Yeaddiss, Kentucky a daughter of Taylor Baker and Beatrice Dixon Baker.

A loving mother and grandmother, Mrs. Frances was fondly referred to by everyone as “Mama”. She loved her...

Mar 31, 2020

Thelma June Crowe Morris, 65, wife of Thomas E. Morris, Sr. passed away Tuesday March 31, 2020.

June was born June 3, 1954 in Charleston a daughter of Samuel Henry Crowe and Thelma Frierson Crowe.

A loving wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed cooking, June was a faithful member of her church, Revival Center in...

Mar 28, 2020

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Cockrell Mims, 89, of Ladson widow of Clarence Aimar Mims passed away peacefully on Saturday March 28, 2020.

Jackie was born March 21, 1931 in Edgefield County a daughter of William Louis Cockrell and Leonora Violet Rawl Cockrell.

A retired administrator for The Baptist College, now known as Charleston Southern, Jackie proudly served...

Mar 28, 2020

Mary Ann Skinner Johnson, 86, of Pinopolis, widow of Henry Johnson passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020.

Mary Ann was born August 10, 1933 in Berkeley County a daughter of James B. Skinner and Lillian Wheeler Sk inner.

A member of Trinity Church in Pinopolis, Mary Ann was a graduate of Winthrop College. She was...

Mar 27, 2020

Robert Alton Hodge, 78, of Goose Creek, husband of Edith McDaniel Hodge passed away Friday March 27, 2020 peacefully at home with his wife and daughter by his side.

Robert was born October 4, 1941 in Charleston, South Carolina a son of Henry Lee Hodge and Estelle Caddell Hodge.

A loving husband, father and grandfather,...

Mar 27, 2020

Joyce Dantzler Hill, 85, wife of Mack Glenn Hill, passed away Friday March 27, 2020 at her residence in the Lebanon community.

Joyce was born October 10, 1934 in Charleston, a daughter of Hubert Lee Dantzler, Sr. and Althea Harley Dantzler.

She was a loving and devoted sister, wife, mother, Nana, and friend. She grew...