Recent Obituaries

Mar 5, 2024

Brother Kyle Berceau OCSO, died on March 5, 2024, of cancer that developed after a successful liver transplant in December 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Abbey Church Thursday, March 7, at 2 p.m. and is open to the public.

Brother Kyle endured heroically 15 years of medical emergencies from an autoimmune...

Mar 4, 2024

Clarice McCutchen Mercer, lovingly known as Clarice, passed away on March 4, 2024, at the age of 79 in Charleston, S.C. She was born on January 29, 1945, in Kingstree, S.C., a daughter of James Willard and Mildred McClary McCutchen. She was the widow of Blakeley Durant Mercer, to whom she was married for 57 years. Clarice's life was...

Mar 3, 2024

Rosa Elliott Williams Bishop, 93, of Pinopolis, South Carolina, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, March 3, 2024.  She was predeceased by her husband, attorney George B. Bishop.  She is survived by her four children:  Elliott B. West, husband Hal; George B. Bishop, wife Jennifer; Martha B. Pitman, husband Peter; and Dennis C. Bishop.

Feb 10, 2024

Debra Ann Carr Smith, affectionately known as Debbie by her many friends and loved ones, passed away on February 10, 2024, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, at the age of 66. Born on April 8, 1957, in Iaeger, West Virginia, Debbie was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her. Debbie dedicated years of service as...

Feb 7, 2024

Charles "Larry" Ray, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, in Hilliard, Ohio. Larry was born on January 8, 1944, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, to the late James F. Ray and Irene Jackson Ray Hathaway. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer Barber Ray, and children: Allison Bilton and her...

Jan 27, 2024

Paul Joseph “Joe” Kress, 79, passed away on Saturday January 27th 2024 in his home in Pinopolis, SC.

Joe was born in Dunkirk, Indiana on August 5th, 1944 to Paul and Clara Kress, nee Weisman. Joe attended Dunkirk High School (go Speedcats!) and Purdue University and was a proud Boilermaker! A chemist by trade, he worked at...

Jan 7, 2024

Sherlyn Doyne Hansen Hulbert, affectionately known as MiMi to her family, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024, in Summerville, South Carolina. Born on April 12, 1945, in Igloo, South Dakota, to her loving parents Robert and Doyne Evans Hansen, Sherry lived a life rich with love and joy. Sherry was the beloved wife of Robert Gary Hulbert, with...

Jan 7, 2024

John Wesley Winter, 84, of Cross, departed from this life on January 7, 2024, born January 2, 1940 in Charleston, SC.

John was the son of the late Charles Wesley Winter and Francis DeHay Winter-Nelson.

He is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Colburn (John) and three adopted children, Tammy Ritter (Rudy), Susan Winter and Ricky...

Jan 4, 2024

Lavinia Hubbard Housand, affectionately known to all as Lou, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on the 4th of January, 2024, in Summerville, South Carolina, on the very day she marked her 96th year. Born on January 4, 1928, in Sumter, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Elbert Hubbard and Eunice Antley Hubbard. Her life...

Jan 4, 2024

Elma Louise Mills 82 of Macedonia, SC wife of the late Harvey C. Mills went home to be with the Lord on the morning of January 4th, 2024 at her residence  surrounded by her loved ones. Elma Mills was born ('cross the river) in Williamsburg county on April 4th, 1941 to the late Lawerence Morris and Sarah Ellen (Tisdale)...

Dec 29, 2023

Judy Carol Pruitt Newberry, known lovingly to friends and family as Judy, passed away on December 29, 2023, at the age of 76. Born on October 24, 1947, in Jewell Ridge, Virginia. Judy spent many years contributing to her community through her work at Family Dollar and Walmart in Jamestown. Her colleagues will remember her for her hard work...

Dec 23, 2023

Betty Lillian Phillips Wyndham, affectionately known as Betty Lil to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, at her home in Macedonia. She was born on July 24, 1942, in Williamsburg County, the daughter of the late Cecil Phillips and Lona Lockliear Phillips. Betty was the widow of William A. "Billy" Wyndham, whom she was...

Dec 22, 2023

Dennis Charles Powell, known affectionately as Dennis to all who knew him, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023, at the age of 85. A native of Iowa, born on September 7, 1938, to Rolland Powell and Oy Terwilliger, Dennis's early life was steeped in the values and traditions of the American heartland. His service in the United States...

Dec 21, 2023

Edna Ware Hanniford, 96, of Moncks Corner, SC, passed away peacefully, on December 21, 2023 with her son and daughter by her side. She was born on December 19, 1927, the first of nine children of the late Pearl Allgood Ware and E.M. Ware, Edna was the widow of James, C. “Jimmy” Hanniford to whom she was married for...

Dec 18, 2023

James Alton Ray of Ponte Vedra Beack, Fl., passed away at his home on December 18, 2023. He was born March 6, 1939 in Ft. Pierce, Fl. and spent most of his childhood in Berkeley County, S.C. and graduated from Macedonia High School in 1956. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force.

He was preceded...

Dec 16, 2023

Kim Adele Sieben Anderson-Harris, familiarly known as Kim to friends and family, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023, in Columbus, Georgia. Born on January 10, 1965, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, Kim's vibrant spirit and warm heart touched the lives of many. She was a beacon of love to all who knew her and will be remembered for...

Dec 12, 2023

Inez Metts Petracca, 86, of Pinopolis, SC went home to be with her Heavenly Father and her beloved Bob on December 12, 2023 after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Robert F. Petracca, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage prior to his death December 19, 2019.

Inez was a...

Dec 11, 2023

Geraldine Marie Thaman, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, departed from this life on December 11, 2023, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Born on March 9, 1947, in Covington, Kentucky, Geraldine lived a full and compassionate life marked by her dedication to her family and her service to her community.

Geraldine, affectionately known by those close to...

Dec 4, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Ivy Edward Henry. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 2, 2023

Royal Washington Varner Junior, a father, grandfather, mentor and friend to so many over his 89 years here on earth, passed away 12/2/2023.  He leaves behind him a beautiful legacy of service to not only family and friends but to the community at large.

Roy was born to Royal Washington Varner and Mary Vera Barrett on 4/11/1934. ...