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Beverly Jeanne McClure
Aug 20, 2026
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Brenda G. McKevlin
Aug 19, 2026
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Adriana McIndoe
Aug 16, 2026
Adriana McIndoe of West Columbia passed away in her home on Sunday morning, August 16 at the age of 61 from complications of epilepsy. Adriana was born November 21, 1964 in Havana Cuba to parents Alberto Caridad Gonzalez-Acevedo Colina and Martha Lopez Flores. Adriana arrived with family in Miami Florida in 1970 and became later a naturalised citizen. Adriana graduated...
John Joseph Abbattista
Aug 15, 2026
John Joseph Abbattista
With deep love, we announce the passing of John Joseph Abbattista, 82, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend who passed away on August 15, 2026.
Born on May 16, 1944, in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Corrado Abbattista and Maria Domenica (Altamura) Abbattista. John was a proud first-generation Italian American. He attended Demarest High School in Hoboken before...
Wilbur William Wahl
Aug 14, 2026
Wilbur William (Bill) Wahl, Age 84, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026. Born on June 1, 1942, in Westlake Ohio, Bill was the loving son of Wilbur and Anna Catherine Wahl. He spent his life devoted to his loving wife Ruth Wahl. He adored his children, touched countless lives with his kindness and loved everyone....
Andrew "Andy" Boylan Stoehr
Aug 14, 2026
Andrew Boylan Stoehr, 71, of Charleston, SC, died on August 14 from COPD.
Andy was raised in Manhasset, NY, and graduated from Manhasset High School where he made friends for life. After earning a B.S. in Business Administration from the New York Institute of Technology, he held managerial positions in hotels and hospitals.
Andy’s athletic abilities showed themselves at a very early...
Carl Leon Baechtold
Aug 13, 2026
Carl Leon Baechtold, 95, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Born on June 26, 1931, in Chicago, IL, Carl was the son of the late Elizabeth Sardiga Baechtold and the late Carl Baechtold, Sr.
Carl was married to Irene Horinek Baechtold for 71 years. The couple met and lived in the Chicago area for many years. Carl...
Libbie Smith
Aug 13, 2026
Elizabeth "Libbie" Wilmeth Smith, 74, of Bamberg, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Born in Hartsville, SC, Libbie was the daughter of the late Harriet Perkins Wilmeth and the late Philip Wilmeth.
Libbie graduated from St. Genevieve-of-the-Pines in Asheville, NC in 1970. She received her bachelor’s degree from Coker College in 1974, majoring in Special Education. Libbie taught in...
Robert Roy Smith
Aug 12, 2026
Robert Roy Smith, 97, of Pisgah Forest, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026. He was the son of Roy Wilbur Smith and Edith Wood Smith of Wilmington, Delaware. He was a graduate from the University of Delaware and was a proud Blue Hen. He retired to Pisgah Forest in 1999, after a 39- year career with the E.I. DuPont...
Robert W. "Bob" Parrish
Aug 11, 2026
Robert (Bob) W. Parrish, 79, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, surrounded by family.
Born in Sanford, FL, Bob was the son of the late Nellie and William Parrish.
Bob was a four-year veteran of the United States Navy. He served from 1965 to 1969 as a Radioman aboard the USS Everett F. Larson and the USS...
Claire Wood Mayo
Aug 11, 2026
Claire Wood Mayo, affectionately known as “Mema,” passed away on August 11, 2026, at the age of 85, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 31, 1941, in Edgefield, South Carolina, to the late William and Lura Wood. Claire grew up in Edgefield and spent most of her life in Cayce, South Carolina, where she...
Sandra Tomlinson
Aug 10, 2026
Sandra (Sandy) Tomlinson, of Daniel Island, South Carolina, passed away on August 10, 2026, at the age of 88.
She was born in Burley, Idaho, and grew up in Burley, Twin Falls, and Pocatello. The daughter of Rolland and Vera Bradford, she had a happy, active childhood filled with dance lessons and saxophone instruction, in which she became very accomplished.
Sandra graduated...
Craig Wayne Hopkins
Aug 10, 2026
Craig Wayne Hopkins of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina passed away on August 10th, 2026 at the age of 51.
Craig was born on August 7th, 1975 in Sumter, South Carolina. He had a wonderful childhood filled with love and laughter growing up in Hartsville, South Carolina. He graduated from Hartsville High School in 1993 where he played both baseball and football....
Jimmy Henderson
Aug 10, 2026
James (Jimmy) Henderson, 74, of North Charleston, South Carolina, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, August 10th, 2026.
Jimmy was born January 4, 1952, in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late Vera Garvin, Jasper Henderson and Edward “Ting” Garvin. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved spending time with his family, listening...
Josephine Ann Morse
Aug 9, 2026
Josephine Ann Morse, 76, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Born on August 18, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY, Josephine was the daughter of the late Louise Purpura (Sartoretti) and Samuel Purpura.
Josephine retired from MUSC. She was a proud member of Sacred Heart Church, and participated in the hospitality committee, and was active with the Ladies of...
Michael G. Ferri
Aug 7, 2026
Michael G. Ferri, son of the late Ferdinand E. and Margaret Maginn Ferri, died at his home in Mount Pleasant with loved ones about him on Friday, August 7, 2026, after a short illness. He was always proud to be a native Charlestonian, and would tell people that he was "born right here on Calhoun Street."
Michael was an intense and...
Sally Porter Douglas
Aug 7, 2026
Sally Porter Douglas, 89, of West Columbia, SC passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026.
Born on March 29, 1937, in Columbia, SC, Sally was the beloved daughter of J.C. “Sapp” Porter and Thelma P. Porter. She spent her life devoted to family, work, and serving her church.
Sally graduated from Brooklyn-Cayce High School and then went to work for Sears and...
Mary Joseph Cooper
Aug 6, 2026
Mary Margaret Joseph Cooper, 85, of Charleston, South Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Born on June 13, 1941, in Charleston, South Carolina, Mary was the daughter of the late Dorothy Classen Joseph and the late James Carlisle Joseph Sr.
Mary was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved her family fiercely...
John Edward Veland
Aug 5, 2026
John Edward Veland, 90, of Daniel Island, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.
Born on October 30, 1935, in Livonia Township, MN. John was a son of the late Hilder Victoria (Wilson) Veland and the late Harry Gabriel Veland.
John spent his childhood running free in Minneapolis, MN. He loved playing football or any games that his friends would...
Karen Kay (Lee) Creel
Aug 4, 2026
Karen Kay (Lee) Creel, 67 of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Born on October 18, 1958, in Panama City, FL, Karen was the daughter of Frances Yvonne (McKay) Lee and George Russell Lee.
Karen loved listening to music from the 1970’s, watching old westerns on TV, and drinking Diet Pepsi. She was a member of Goose...

