Recent Obituaries

Jul 5, 2022

Cleecy Gaskins Lewis, 96, of Jamestown, SC, widow of Eulice H. Lewis passed away July 5, 2022.

Cleecy was born July 11, 1925, in Berkeley County, South Carolina a daughter of Cleveland Ned Gaskins and Anna Rabon Gaskins.

A loving grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Cleecy valued time spent with her family and had a heart...

Jul 4, 2022

Patricia “Patsy” Potter Phillips, 81, of Bonneau, SC, entered into eternal rest on July 4, 2022, surrounded by her family. She will be remembered as a woman who deeply loved the Lord and her family, and who has left a lasting legacy that will impact future generations.

Born on February 13, 1941, in Scranton, SC, Patsy was...

Jun 21, 2022

Steven Guess Gramling, 70, of Moncks Corner, born June 8, 1952, in Orangeburg, SC, went to his Eternal Home on June 21, 2022.  He was surrounded by loving family members singing his favorite church hymns and bluegrass music.  He was the son of the late Clarence and Sara Gramling.

A former agent with New York Life Insurance...

Jun 17, 2022

Dorothy Ellen Sandusky DeHay, a widow of Rutledge DeHay, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, in a local hospital.

Dorothy was born February 27, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of James Harold Sandusky and Florence Biglin Sandusky.

A retired social worker with Berkeley Seniors and a member of Friendship United Methodist Church, Dot...

Jun 14, 2022

Stevens Harvey Wiley, Jr., 80, of Moncks Corner, husband of the late Mary Jean Woodward Wiley, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

Stevens was born April 18, 1942, in Lafayette, GA, the son of Stevens Harvey Wiley, Sr., and Tula Baker Wiley.

In his earlier years, Stevens served his country honorably in the US Marine...

Jun 2, 2022

Cohen Gaskins Jr, 82, of Alvin, widower of Susie J. Gaskins passed away Thursday, June 2nd, 2022. Cohen was born on July 7th, 1939 the son of Cohen Gaskins Sr. and Evie Cooper Gaskins of Huger.

A devoted husband of 62 years, Susie and Cohen shared a very special marriage and working relationship.

Cohen established...

May 16, 2022

Kodie Hunter Sneath of Moncks Corner, SC, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, in his home.

Kodie was born April 28,1965, in San Diego, California, the son of Willard Edward Sneath and Helen Ann Rauli Sneath.

After graduating from high school, Kodie was a volunteer for Santee Circle Volunteer Fire Department where he faithfully served...

May 16, 2022

Roger Ward Williams, 76, of Pineville, SC, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, in his home.

Roger was born August 12, 1945, in Portsmouth, Virginia, the son of the late Eric H. Williams, Sr. and Betty Marie Stalles Williams.

A US Army veteran and member of the American Legion, Roger was a friend to all...

May 16, 2022

Charles Alvis Langston, 68, of Moncks Corner, SC, husband to Peggy Diane Langston, entered into eternal rest on May 16, 2022.

Born on June 6, 1953, in Montgomery, Al, Charles was the son of the late Carey L. Langston and Mary Mann Hydrick.

A retired mechanic for the US Army after 20 plus years of...

May 12, 2022

Shirley Ray Todd, 84, of Summerville, SC, entered into eternal rest on the evening of May 12, 2022.

Shirley was born December 19, 1937, in Raeford, North Carolina, a daughter of James F. Ray and Irene Jackson Ray. She will be remembered as a truly kind and loving woman who loved the Lord.

Shirley attended...

May 12, 2022

Marilyn Mastin Morrison, 89, of North Charleston, SC, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Born on February 7, 1933, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Robert and Isabel Mastin. In her earlier years, Marilyn was a member of DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) and a devoted homemaker who greatly enjoyed caring for...

May 11, 2022

Linda Diane Jordon, 63, of Batesburg, SC entered into eternal rest on May 11, 2022. She will be remembered for her kind and compassionate nature and her ability to make others feel loved and included.

Born on June 14, 1958, in Charleston, SC, Diane was a daughter of the late Bobby Green Jordon, Sr. and Constance Hagin...

May 8, 2022

Lee Wideman Suhler, widow of the late Sidney A. Suhler entered into eternal rest on May 8, 2022, at the age of 95 following her respective stays at The Village of Summerville, SC, and White Oak Manor of Charleston, SC.

Lee was born in Winston Salem, NC to the late William Floyd Reid and Pearl Woodlief Reid....

Apr 28, 2022

Fritz Benjamin Hood, III, 66, of Macedonia, the husband of Victoria Aldrich Hood, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Fritz was born December 6, 1955, in Berkeley County, a son of Fritz Benjamin Hood, Jr. and Edna Magliola Hood.

He was a dedicated husband of 40 years, a loving father, and a member of Providence...

Apr 21, 2022

We mourn the passing of a son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend, Robert Gregory Metts. Better known as “Bubba” to most, he was born on December 31st, 1956 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Bobby and Dianne Metts. His father was an officer in the Air Force and the family traveled every few years as a result of his...

Apr 7, 2022

Shirley Tylee Hopper, 71, of Moncks Corner, wife of Howard Lamar Hopper, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

Shirley was born on August 2, 1950, in St. Stephen, South Carolina, daughter of Nathaniel Tylee and Marguerite Cofer Tylee.

Upon graduating from St. Stephen High School, class of 1968, Shirley attended Winthrop University and later...

Apr 5, 2022

Shelia Jewel Causey Yonke, 75, of Moncks Corner, widow of Michael Vincent Yonke, Sr., passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Sheila was born December 6, 1946, in Horry County, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Charles Richard Causey and Lois Mincey Causey.

A graduate of Berkeley High School, and a retiree of Santee Cooper,...

Mar 29, 2022

Ellen Mae Roper Tolbert, 63, of Jamestown, wife of Reverend Michael Eugene Tolbert, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Ellen was born on July 3, 1958, in High Point, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Paul Buster Roper and Vera Alice Roper.

She was a nurse for Pruitt Health of Moncks...

Mar 27, 2022

Dominick “Nick” Stephen Venturella, 82, of Moncks Corner, SC, husband of Janet Letki, passed away at his residence on March 27, 2022.

Dominick was born March 29, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Dominick Venturella and Teresa Campion Venturella.

A graduate of St. Mary’s of the Mount High School, class of 1957,...

Mar 25, 2022

Wayne “BoBo” Forte, Age 72, of Bethera, SC passed away at his residence on March 25, 2022.   Wayne was born December 12, 1949, at Fort Belvoir, VA, to Bobby G. Forte and Ithene “Tena” Hood Forte Easterling.

Wayne retired from Berkeley County Government with 28 years of service and worked at Falcon Children’s Home in NC for...