John Blanton

John Blanton

Aug 13, 2024

John L. Blanton, 87, of Goose Creek, SC passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Born on June 1, 1937 in Bryson City, NC, he was the son of the late Bonnie Bridges Blanton and the late Robert Blanton.

He was a member of Tri-City Baptist Church. He served in the military for 20 years in the US Navy. He worked at...

Wayne Mitchell Smith

Wayne Mitchell Smith

Aug 11, 2024

Wayne Mitchell Smith, 62, of Goose Creek, SC passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Born on October 7, 1961 in Key West, FL, he was the son of the late Eleanor Smith Varnes.

Wayne had served as an elder at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses for over 25 years serving in Maryland, North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina. He faithfully...

John J. Coleman

John J. Coleman

Aug 10, 2024

John Joseph Coleman entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

John was born in the Bronx, New York on October 17, 1950 to Tom and Joan Coleman.

His early years were spent in Jeffersonville, New York. The family then moved to Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. John attended Corpus Christi Grammar School and graduated from Hasbrouck Heights High School in the...

Linda Kay Lyon

Linda Kay Lyon

Aug 9, 2024

Linda Kay Lyon, 78, of Vienna, Virginia, passed away in Daniel Island, South Carolina on August 9, 2024.

Born in Velasco, Texas, Linda was a daughter of the late Walter Fountain and Robbie Elizabeth (Perry) Day. She was raised in Dickinson, Texas, where she graduated from Dickinson High School. Linda earned her bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Tennessee...

Carol Jo Heath

Carol Jo Heath

Aug 9, 2024

Carol Heath, 78, of Charleston, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Carol was born in Osceola, Iowa, on December 16, 1945, to Boyd Earl Lingle and Jessica Elizabeth Walker. She, with her family, moved to the Charleston area when she was a child, and she often told stories about growing up in Charleston.

All who knew Carol,...

Samuel George Snyder, Jr.

Samuel George Snyder, Jr.

Aug 8, 2024

Samuel “Sam” G. Snyder 87 of Palm Beach Gardens, FL passed away peacefully and with family in Mount Pleasant, SC on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

Sam was a loving husband and father and is survived by his two boys, Sam and Bob. He was a grandfather to five grandkids and a great-grandfather to five beautiful grandbabies, (and counting).

Sam was born in...

James Robert "Jim" Bedell, III

James Robert "Jim" Bedell, III

Aug 7, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Robert "Jim" Bedell, III, 80, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina on August 7, 2024. Jim passed away peacefully at NHC Healthcare in Charleston, South Carolina.

Born on February 17, 1944, in Akron, Ohio, Jim was the beloved son of James Robert Bedell, II and Elizabeth Rasor Bedell of Akron,...

Robert J. McAuliffe

Robert J. McAuliffe

Aug 6, 2024

Robert "Bob" J. McAuliffe, age 86, of Mount Pleasant, SC, died surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. He was born on March 5, 1938, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Florence McAuliffe. Bob graduated from Oklahoma City University where he played basketball and baseball on scholarship. He enjoyed golfing with friends, NY Yankees baseball and Notre Dame Football. His biggest...

Robert Norwell Aymar

Robert Norwell Aymar

Aug 6, 2024

Robert “Bob” Norwell Aymar of Folly Beach, South Carolina, a loving husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. He was 86. Robert was born on April 21, 1938, in Brooklyn, NY to Reynold Anthony Aymar and Aldona Lydia (Norwell) Aymar. He was raised with his sister Susan in Port Washington,...

Judith Kay Bean-Lee

Judith Kay Bean-Lee

Aug 6, 2024

Judith Kay Bean-Lee, 85 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. She passed suddenly and unexpectedly as she always wished she would.

Heaven just became even more joyful as Judea “Judy” joins the celebration. Her vibrant spirit and infectious laughter will surely light up the heavens. Judy touched the lives of many with her boundless energy and...

Kelly Danielle Carson

Kelly Danielle Carson

Aug 5, 2024

Kelly Danielle Carson, 52 of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, after a seizure leading to a fatal head injury. 

Kelly was born on January 15, 1972, in Miami, FL. Kelly was a daughter of Daniel DeHart Carson and Gail Nancy (Eisenbach) Carson. She grew up in Indialantic, Florida. Kelly graduated at the top of her...

Elizabeth Ann Osmond

Elizabeth Ann Osmond

Aug 3, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Osmond, 51, of Folly Beach, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024.  She was born on November 24, 1972, in Dearborn, Michigan, the daughter of John and Margaret Racey Mease. 

Beth graduated from Sterling Heights High School and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. She then began a successful career in healthcare...

Murline B. Elvis

Murline B. Elvis

Aug 2, 2024

Murline B. Elvis, 88, of Moncks Corner, SC passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024.

Born on November 20, 1935 in Myrtle Beach, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lena Ward Bellamy and the late Henry Bellamy.

Murline was an accomplished realtor who was passionate about her work. She had a deep love for her church and for God that...

Saturnino Manuel Martinez Gabriel

Saturnino Manuel Martinez Gabriel

Aug 2, 2024

Saturnino Manuel Martinez Gabriel, 60 of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024.

Born on November 29, 1963 in Oaxaca, Mexico, he was the son of Guadalupe Gabriel and Filemon Martinez.

Manuel worked for the Daniel Island Golf for 20 years. He was a committed to his grandchildren's sports, and frequently attended his granddaughter's soccer games. He enjoyed travel,...

John Smith Ruef

John Smith Ruef

Aug 1, 2024

John S. Ruef, MD passed away on August 1, 2024, surrounded by family in Charleston, SC.He was predeceased by his wife, Joan, and is survived by his sister, Marian (David) Bicks of New York City, his daughters, Susan (Don) Ruef-Statt of Rochester; Karen (Dan) Meagher; and Mary (Brian) Olofsson of Charleston, SC. He also leaves behind 7 grandsons and 2...

Laurie Randall Williams

Laurie Randall Williams

Jul 31, 2024

Martha “Laurie” Williams, 67, of Ravenel, South Carolina, loving wife of Richard “Bubba” Williams passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Born on December 2, 1956, in Endicott, New York, Laurie was the daughter of the late Robert G. Randall and Janet Strait Randall. Laurie’s Dad worked for IBM and was transferred to Albany, Ga. where He and Janet raised their...

Russell Allen Runey

Russell Allen Runey

Jul 30, 2024

Russell Allen Runey, 44 of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 30,2024.Born on November 16, 1979 in Charleston. He was a son of Barbara Reynolds Runey and James Bean Runey, Jr.

Russell grew up in Charleston, and was a loving, devoted husband, father, and son. He attended Blessed Sacrament School and graduated from Bishop England High School. Russell went...

Doran Edward Matthew Cook

Doran Edward Matthew Cook

Jul 30, 2024

Doran Edward Matthew Cook, 34, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.Born on August 12, 1989, in Charleston, SC, Matt was the son of Fiona Cooper Jenkins and Doran ‘Ed’ Cook.Matt loved to garden, a hobby he learned from his grandparents, Doran and Betty Cook, with whom he spent many hours gardening as a child. The love...

Betty Joan Lester

Betty Joan Lester

Jul 29, 2024

Betty Joan Lester, 83, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on July 29, 2024. Betty was born February 23, 1941, to Roswell and Martha Thompson in Ottumwa, Iowa.

She graduated from Ottumwa High School in May of 1959 and married Frank Edwin Lester on Aug. 22, 1959, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. They were just days away from celebrating their...

Mary Christine Laidley

Mary Christine Laidley

Jul 27, 2024

Mary Christine Laidley, 65, affectionately known as “Chris”, of Johns Island, South Carolina, passed away on July 27, 2024, peacefully at home. 

Born on January 6, 1959, in Washington DC, a beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece and friend.

Chris retired from Safeway after 35 years of combined service between Maryland and Arizona, a dedicated and hardworking employee. She was...