Nov 12, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Eileen Van Horn aged 99 on November 12, 2023. A luminary in her time Eileen passed away in Charleston, South Carolina where she had energetically spent the past 25 years.

Born in Ames, Iowa, Eileen’s journey was one characterized by excellence, resilience, and reverent passions. She graduated from Iowa State University in...

Nov 11, 2023

 

Melinda Julia Hawk, 64 of Charleston, South Carolina, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 11, 2023. 

Born on April 17, 1959 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of Ruth Merrill Hawk (Wilson) and the late Carl Hawk, Jr.

Melinda graduated from Garrett High School in 1980. For many years, Melinda worked as a Parent Mentor for...

Nov 11, 2023

Brenda Osborne, 67 of Goose Creek, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023.

Born on May 31, 1956 in Florence, South Carolina. She was preceded in Death by her mother Ali Mae Parrott and father Robert Osborne.

Brenda is survived by her children: David Pollard (49) of New Orleans, Casey Pollard (48) of Sumter, Joey Clark (41) of Memphis, Robert...

Nov 6, 2023

 

 

Frances Brown Cheatham, 84 of Johns Island, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023.

Born on April 5, 1939 in Poughkeepsie, NY, Frances was the daughter of the late Helen Brown (Grimm) and Francis Brown.

Frances took great pride in raising her children in the 60's and 70's in Honolulu, Hawaii, Bremerton, WA and Summerville while...

Nov 6, 2023

George Phillip Murphy 82 entered into eternal rest on November 6 th , 2023 after a long illness. Mr. George Phillip Murphy, husband of Joann Riggs Murphy.

Mr. Murphy was born in St. Augustine, Florida on June 12, 1941 to the late Nettie Elizabeth (Dot) Murphy and V. George Murphy. He grew up in Decatur, Georgia and graduated from...

Nov 1, 2023

Reba Lea Hill-Van died peacefully on November 1st, 2023.

Reba was Born in Oklahoma on March 28th, 1950. A proud member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, she ultimately relocated to South Carolina, where she spent her latter years.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Hazel L. Kendrick, father, James Wesley Hill, and brother Curtis A. Hill....

Oct 31, 2023

Allan Wilkins, age 68, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023 with friends and family by his side. 

Born March 14th, 1955 to Robert Tyler Wilkins and Elizabeth Brown Wilkins.  

In addition to being a US Army Veteran, Allan was an avid motorcyclist and cat lover. He was a loving, caring friend and would do anything for anybody. 

He...

Oct 27, 2023

Eldridge Franklin Impson Jr, 65 of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023.

Born on August 19, 1958 in Charleston, SC, Frank was the son of the late Barbara Mahoney Grooms and Eldridge Impson.

Graduating from Clemson University in 1980 with a degree in financial management, Frank continued to gain certifications and worked in the industry...

Oct 27, 2023

Naomia Kendall, 93 of Charleston, South Carolina, formerly from Herrin & Mendota Illinois passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023.

Born on September 11th, 1930 in Christopher Illinois.  Naomia was an avid golfer and bowler.  She loved African violets, gardening, and plants in general.  Other interests included cooking, crafting, and listening to music.

Naomia is preceded in death by her...

Oct 25, 2023

 

Sueanne Moore, 72 of Hanahan, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

Born on August 12, 1951 in Dayton, OH was a Daughter of (the late) Gwendolyn Staton (Goldsmith) and Robert K Staton

Sueanna worked as a Health Unit Coordinator and retired from Miami Valley Hospital. She was known for her thrifting ways before it was considered...

Oct 23, 2023

 

Christopher (Cristian) Mark Clay, 51 of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, Oct 23, 2023, at his home.   Cristian was born on December 16, 1972, in Oklahoma City, OK to Pamela Cay Williams.    After graduating Northwest Classen High School in Oklahoma City in 1989, Cristian attended college in Oklahoma City before entering the hospitality industry where...

Oct 20, 2023

Burton Phelps Emmett, 83, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023. Burt was born on January 29, 1940, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Edward Emmett and Marjorie Phelps Emmett. Burt grew up in Michigan with his family. He graduated from high school and later joined the US Armed Forces.

In 1961, he completed Undergraduate Navigator Training....

Oct 17, 2023

Margaret Virginia Frederick, 95 of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

Born on February 1, 1928 in Baltimore, MD she was the daughter of Michael Joseph Ryan and Lydia Ellen Sullivan.

Margaret worked for the Federal Government for 35 years and retired from the Veterans Hospital in Baltimore, MD as...

Oct 15, 2023

When it came time to writing my mother's obituary - I did what I think she knew I would. I researched how to write an obituary. How do you share and immortalize when such an amazing person leaves this world to return home to God? Everything I read said to start with the basics. 

Denyce Collins Stellmach, 71, passed away...

Oct 12, 2023

James Parfrey, 80 of Charleston,SC passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023.Born on June 4, 1943 in Buffalo, SD, Jim was a Son of the late Dorothy Parfrey (Iverson) and Junior Parfrey.Jim was a rodeo cowboy where he rode horses in his hometown. He later became a Veteran of the United States Army. Jim created a successful concrete business in...

Oct 9, 2023

 

Mary Anna Barbour, 91 of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023.

Born on February 15, 1932 in Florida, NY she was a daughter of the late Emma LeRoy (Kietzman) and John LeRoy.

Mary was known for her enthusiasm for life, her wit and her sparkling laughter. She was an admirably strong and resilient woman...

Oct 9, 2023

 

Michael Wallace Bassett, 49, died October 9 in Ladson, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents Frederick William Bassett and Peggy Roberts Bassett.

Michael was a poet, visual artist, scholar, and teacher. He earned a B.A. from Wofford College with a double major in philosophy and religion, an MFA in creative writing from Vermont College, and...

Oct 9, 2023

Oct 8, 2023

Oct 7, 2023