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David (Dave) Roy Bentley passed into the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ on August 24, 2025, at the age of 79, with his wife of 61 years, Alice Faye (Gardner) Bentley and family by his side.
It was Dave’s desire that his professional accolades/accomplishments not be listed. He gave glory to God for calling him to teach The Word of...
James Edward “Skip” Mallory Jr., 73 of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Born on October 4, 1951, in Dade City, FL, Skip was a son of the late Edna Earl Williams Mallory and James Edward Mallory, Sr.
Skip devoted his life to his family, and his profession. Being a Perfusionist on an Open Heart team, Skip...
Catherine Hoots Levan, 90, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Born on February 8, 1935, in Buck Shoals, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ida Farrington Hoots and James Hoots.
Catherine cherished time with family and friends, attending church, and reading her bible.
Catherine is preceded in death by her husband, Wade Levan; her parents,...
Marie Elizabeth Malone, 84, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Born on August 25, 1940, in Jamaica, New York, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Hochstedter Wagner and the late Herman Wagner.
Marie was a big fan of western movies and was an avid reader. She loved and took care of children for many...
Thomas Lee Wood, Sr. "Tom", 70, of Moncks Corner, SC, passed away at MUSC on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, after a lengthy battle with liver disease.
Born October 7, 1954, in Richmond, Virginia, he was the son of the late Roy Conway Wood, Sr. and the late Charlotte Lorraine Tyler Wood.
Tom attended the University of South Carolina-Beaufort for two years, where...
Dorothy Palisi, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and devout member of Stella Maris Catholic Church, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. She was 91.
Dorothy is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years, Joseph Palisi; daughters, Joanne (Dennis) McEniry, Katie (Jim) Rowan, and Liz (Rob) Kyle; sons, Gerry Palisi, Tom Palisi, and Dan (Brenda) Palisi; her fifteen grandchildren; and...
Frank Olin Hunt, Jr., 89, of James Island, SC, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Frank was born on June 14, 1936, in Charleston, SC. He was a son of the late Frank Olin Hunt, Sr. and Louise Seyle Hunt.
Frank is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Miriam Hunt Johnson; and his brothers, Richard Hunt and Keith Hunt.
Frank...
A Time for Every Purpose:
Celebrating the Life of Ruth Bolen Pritchard
"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." -- Ecclesiastes 3:1
Ruth Bolen Pritchard, a cherished resident of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, peacefully departed this life on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the age of 83. Born on April 13, 1942 in the serene...
Martha Foster Fox, 86 of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025.
Martha was born on October 6, 1938 in Siler City, NC. She was a daughter of the late Myrtle Olivia (Williams) Foster and Samuel Floyd Foster. She graduated from Siler City High School in 1956 and attended Women’s College in Greensboro (UNC Greensboro).
She first worked...
Eugene “Roy” Leopold, 86, of Isle of Palms, SC passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025.
Born in Charleston, SC, Roy was the son of Eugene and Eugenia Leopold and brother to the late Nancy Leopold Wheaton. He was a proud graduate of Bishop England High School and served four years in the Army National Guard. Roy began his professional...
Barbara Elizabeth Portner, age 89, of Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on August 13, 2025.
Born in the Bronx, NY, on September 29, 1935, to Betty and Anton Portner, Barbara grew up in New York alongside her beloved older brother, Richard. She later married and settled in Pompton Lakes, NJ, where she raised her daughters Yvonne and...
The visitation for Rob Fulton will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, from 2 – 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 200 State Street, West Columbia, SC 29169.
Rob was born in Miami, FL, on June 10, 1969, and departed this earthly life on August 12, 2025. He is the son of Robert W. Fulton, Sr., and...
Mary Emma Brucato, 23, of Ladson, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Born on June 10, 2002 in Prince William County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Robyn Brucato.
Mary was a radiant light from the moment she entered this world. As a child, she amazed everyone around her. Not only with her exceptional intellect, which far...
Paula Beth Durham, 54, of Hanahan, SC, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Born on November 9, 1970, in Canada. She was raised in Port Huron, Michigan. Paula was the daughter of Marilyn Dunn Vander Esch and Lee Vander Esch.
Paula had worked as a paramedic for more than 20 years. Working in Michigan and then relocating to South Carolina....
The graveside service for Judy H. Watson (56) of Chapin will be held at 12:00pm at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Rd, Columbia, SC 29229, on Thursday August 14, 2025. The Reverend Jody Flowers will officiate. A memorial service will be conducted at 2pm at the Chapin Community Church, 415 Lexington Ave, Chapin, SC 29036 for Judy.
She was born...
Mary Lorraine Craven, 80, of Johns Island, Sc, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025.
Born on January 23, 1945, in Charleston, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late Daisy Carter Craven and the late Lawton J. Craven, Sr..
Mary loved to sew, farm, cook, and sing old gospel songs, but most of all, she loved her family and friends. She...
Howard Timothy Moore, 58, of Kershaw, passed away on August 7, 2025, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Statesville, North Carolina, on June 28, 1967, to Reba Janie Campbell and the late William Moore, Jr. He was the widower of Cindy Moore.
Timothy is survived by his sons, Donnie Harris and William Moore, and his...
Lori Jean Geiger Krych, 57, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. She passed away of a stroke in her home.
Lori was born in Mount Vernon, Ohio on April 21, 1968; she was the eldest child of David and Leah Geiger.
Lori was a member of the Mount Vernon High School...