Recent Obituaries

Dec 23, 2024

Dec 19, 2024

Hazel Virginia Hill Thigpen, known as Hazel to all who knew her, peacefully passed on December 19, 2024, at her brother's home in Moncks Corner. She born in Berkeley County, South Carolina, on May 1, 1928, to parents Vertis James Hill and Ethel Hill.Hazel lived in North Charleston for the majority of her life and was a familiar face at...

Dec 18, 2024

Ida Jean Wyndham Varner, known affectionately by friends and family as Jean, gracefully departed this life on December 18, 2024, at her home in Moncks Corner, S.C. She was born in Berkeley County, S.C., on February 28, 1941, to parents Calhoun and Gertrude Morris Wyndham.

Jean is survived by her husband of 65 years, John "Wayne" Varner, her daughter, Candace J....

Dec 12, 2024

Minnie Catherine Critchley Smith, affectionately known to all as Minnie, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. She was born on April 3, 1947, in Fayette County, West Virginia, to parents, Jason Thornton Critchley and Edna Culpepper Critchley.

Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Arthur Lyle Smith; sons Michael Lyle Smith and his wife Elaine,...

Dec 10, 2024

William T "Bill" Austin, 92, of Columbia, SC passed away on December 10, 2024. Visitation was held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Roselawn Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life followed in the chapel of the funeral home with Rod Selman officiating. He was laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery.

William T Austin is survived by his wife of 7 yrs,...

Dec 7, 2024

Ella Mae "Polly" Ward Johnson, aged 100, passed away peacefully and went home to be with Jesus on December 7, 2024. Born on September 1, 1924, in Berkeley County, Polly was a daughter of the late Ben Ward and Ellen Saulisbury Ward. She was the widow of Jesse  Robert Johnson and was predeceased by her brothers, J.B. Ward and William...

Dec 6, 2024

C. Michael Smoak, husband of Beth Easterling Smoak, passed away on December 6, 2024.

Michael was born in Walterboro, South Carolina, on September 10, 1949. He was the son of Carlyle Rice and Leatrice Hudson Smoak. Michael graduated from Walterboro High School in 1968 and attended the Baptist College of Charleston where he was a member of TKA fraternity. He enjoyed...

Dec 5, 2024

Dec 4, 2024

Harry Sewall DuPree, 73, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, at his home.

Harry was born on February 26th, 1951, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, to Louis DuPree and Aileen Cannon. He was a graduate of Berkeley High School and briefly served in the Army. He was an employee of Berkeley Electric Cooperative for 44...

Nov 28, 2024

Nov 27, 2024

David Paul Riley, known affectionately to all who knew him as David, departed from this life on November 27, 2024, in Charleston, S.C., succumbing suddenly to illness at the age of 39. He was born on January 31, 1985, in the town of Hendersonville, N.C..

David's heart was ever devoted to his beloved family, who surrounded him with love throughout his...

Nov 25, 2024

Bart Clark Hough has gone home to be with our Lord. He passed away peacefully Monday, November 25, 2024 at the Lake Moultrie Nursing Facility, in St. Stephens, SC. 

He was born July 3, 1956 in Moncks Corner, SC, a son of Isaac S. Hough, Sr and Evelyn Clark Hough. 

He was employed with the Berkeley County School District in 1989 and...

Nov 22, 2024

Robert Ben "Ben" Fleming, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024, at the age of 84 in Moncks Corner, S.C. Born on January 20, 1940, in Sumter, S.C., to loving parents Fleetwood Leon Fleming and Minnie Lou Sims Fleming.

Ben's life was one of notable accomplishment and unwavering dedication. A stellar athlete, he graduated from...

Nov 18, 2024

Ronald Franklin Bennett, 86, of Moncks Corner, passed away peacefully November 18, 2024.

Mr. Bennett was born in Charleston, SC, in 1938. A child of the Great Depression and WW2, he came of age in a time of scarcity and uncertainty. His family sought opportunity in St. Stephen, SC, opening a bus stop, dime store, and restaurant, where he worked as...

Nov 11, 2024

Mike Avrin Floyd, known fondly as Mike to all who knew him, passed away at the age of 64 in Moncks Corner, S.C., on November 11, 2024. Born on February 5, 1960, in Ft. Benning, Ga., to Avrin Marvin Floyd and Gisela Elizabeth Moller Floyd.

Throughout his 40 years at Home Telephone, Mike was more than just an employee; he was...

Nov 9, 2024

Oct 29, 2024

George Alan Kirkland, 76, fondly known as George to his friends and family, passed away on October 29, 2024, in Charleston, S.C. Born on October 5, 1948, in St. Petersburg, Fl., George was a son of the late Henry Grady Kirkland Jr. and Mary Francis Walker Kirkland.George served honorably in the U.S. Army as part of the Military Police before...

Oct 9, 2024

Beauford "Pete" Thomas Jr., a lifelong resident of Berkeley County, passed away peacefully in his birthplace on October 9, 2024, at the age of 83. Son of the late Beauford and Janie Dupree Thomas, Pete was a cherished husband, father, brother, and grandfather whose dynamic spirit and kindred soul left an indelible mark on all who knew him.He is survived...

Oct 8, 2024

Van Willis Buren High, known affectionately to all as Bubba, died peacefully in his hometown of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, on October 8, 2024. At 76, Bubba had suffered several serious health issues but never let it stop him from living every day to the fullest. His last ten months were the hardest as he bravely battled with cancer.

Bubba’s early...

Oct 1, 2024

Robert Eugene Dupree, known affectionately as Robbie by his loved ones, passed away on October 1, 2024, in Charleston, at the age of 51. He was born in Berkeley County on March 13, 1973.

A dedicated worker, Robbie retired as a heavy equipment operator from Santee Cooper, where he had been employed for many years.

He had a passion for hunting, fishing,...