Obituaries

Dec 7, 2017

Carolyn Marion Pracht (Trenholm), 78, of Denton, NC, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017. She overcame many medical hardships in her life but after a strong medical battle her body was ultimately overcome. She was born on July 24, 1939 in Charleston, SC, daughter of the late Irma Grisillo Trenholm. and the late Claude Trenholm. She spent her childhood...

Dec 7, 2017

Bonnie Diane Lohr of Moncks Corner, SC, passed away December 7, 2017. She was 60. Diane was born in Columbia South Carolina on September 12th, 1957. She was the oldest child of George and Faye Lohr. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Media Arts and went on to work as a librarian at Trident...

Dec 5, 2017

Lewis M. Lee, Sr., 98, entered into eternal rest on December 5, 2017. He was a resident at the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro, SC for 5 ½ years. Mr. Lee was one of 8 remaining Pearl Harbor Survivors in South Carolina. He retired from the U. S. Navy as Chief Petty Officer BMC and later retired from The Citadel...

Dec 4, 2017

Walter “Bud” Jackson of Johns Island, SC passed away peacefully in the presence of family on December 4, 2017. Bud was born on February 14, 1949 in Peekskill, NY, son of the late Marie Ferdon Jackson and the late Walter Edgar Jackson, Sr. He resided for most his life in Hopewell Junction, NY before settling in Charleston, SC in 2013....

Dec 1, 2017

Mario Valencia Gabuyo, 60, of Goose Creek, SC passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2017. Known as "Boboy" to many of his close relatives and friends, his personality and sense of humor brought a smile to all. He was, among many things, an avid bowler with a 300 game, a chess enthusiast, and fan of UNC basketball. Mario was...

Nov 30, 2017

Thomas Ross Wooten, 29, of Charleston passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017. Ross was born on January 2, 1988 in Charleston, SC to Roy Wooten and Donna Sanders Wooten. He graduated from James Island Charter High School and The College of Charleston. Ross earned the level of Eagle Scout in Troop 44. In addition to his parents, survivors include his...

Nov 27, 2017

Clara Mae Darnell Smith, 67, of Barnwell, SC, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017. She was born on March 22, 1950 in Bamberg, SC to the late Ben and Clara Darnell. Clara previously worked with Dixie Narco in Williston and was a former manager of Hardee’s in Bamberg. She also worked as a cashier at Grand Central Station in...

Nov 26, 2017

Brianna “Bri” Michelle Bracy, 14, of Summerville, South Carolina passed away, Sunday, November 26, 2017. She was born on January 20, 2003 in Georgetown, South Carolina to Dan and Shannon (Nicely) Dryman. Bri was a loving, free spirited young lady that loved people. She had a great love for animals , music, and fashion. Her hobbies were anything adventurous. She...

Nov 23, 2017

Robert W Hughes, 80, of Mount Pleasant, SC died, Thursday, November 23, 2017. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Harold and Helen Hughes. Bob always liked to make people laugh, it was who he was and he made no excuses for that. He worked at Westinghouse as an Inspector for Nuclear Plants and was also a volunteer fireman in...

Nov 22, 2017

Shirley Ann McKlveen Cauthen, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, great-grandmother and dear friend to so many, passed away peacefully into the arms of Christ on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, surrounded by her family. She graduated from Lake City (SC) High School in 1951 and received her Registered Nursing degree from the Medical University of...

Nov 22, 2017

Beryldean Parker Winter, 77, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. She was born on December 14, 1939 in Savannah, GA, daughter of the late Dorothy Baskin Parker and the late Arthur Dean Parker. Beryldean grew up in Riverland Terrace on James Island. She was a graduating member of the first class at James Island High School...

Nov 21, 2017

Sara Peagler, 83, of Cross, South Carolina went to be with Jesus, Tuesday, November 21, 2017. She was born on September 12, 1934 in Spartanburg, SC to Fred and Blanche (Wheatley) Gosnell. She enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. She was also devoted to her church and for many years she was dedicated to the care of the cemetery...

Nov 21, 2017

Charles Anthony Kurzendoerfer, 60, of Goose Creek, South Carolina died, Tuesday, November 21, 2017. He was born on February 18, 1957 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to Charles and Jean (Fields) Kurzendoerfer. He was a 20 year veteran of the United States Navy and a Road Captain with the Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club, Chapter 37. Charles was also an avid...

Nov 19, 2017

Roger Edward Kunkel, of 503 Tram Boulevard, Summerville, SC, formerly of 1706 East Sixth Street in Merrill, WI, passed away November 19thth, 2017 surrounded by family under the care and comfort of Hospice of Charleston. Roger was born on October 20th, 1936 in Merrill, WI. Son of the late Edward Kunkel and Mildred (Gremler) Kunkel. He married Nancy A. Pankow...

Nov 19, 2017

Raj (Roger) Chatterjee, age 63, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at East Cooper Medical Center in Charleston. He was born on May 29, 1954 in Jaipur, India to Rabindra Chatterjee and Padma Mukherjee and was the youngest son of nine children. After completing his Masters in Chemistry, he moved to Columbus, OH in 1981. On December 9, 1984...

Nov 19, 2017

Reginald “Reggie” T. Baggott, age 70, went to his eternal home Sunday, November 19, 2017, ending a long struggle with lung cancer. He had family and friends with him to the end. Born in Charleston, SC, he was the youngest son of James Ernest Baggott and Coila Roberta Tart. While attending Chicora High School, he met the love of his...

Nov 18, 2017

Nov 17, 2017

Billy Fortson Gheesling, 90, of Goose Creek , South Carolina passed, Friday, November 17, 2017. He was born on January 7, 1927 in Warrenton, Georgia to Frank and Ruth Gheesling. He was a World War II veteran. He retired after 30 years in the Navy as a Master Chief. Billy then worked 13 years at the Charleston Naval Shipyard. He...

Nov 15, 2017

Estelle Marie Chapman, 84, of Pine Plains, New York died, Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania to the late George and Kathleen Wilson. Estelle was obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Atlantic City, NY, when she met the love her life Clarence, while he was stationed in the Navy. They were married on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1954 and...

Nov 13, 2017

Jenny Lynn McKenzie Thomas, 76, of Charleston , SC, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family. Born on September 7, 1941 in Bamberg, SC, she was a daughter to the late James and Inez Priester McKenzie. Jenny was a Life Member of the American Legion Post 147, the VFW Post 445 and was...