Obituaries

Sep 2, 2017

Lillian “Lill” Hoopman, 74, of Charleston, entered into glorious rest with her Savior on September 2, 2017. Lill was born in Santa Ana, CA to the late John E. “Jack” and Lillian M. Burris. She graduated from Milford High School, DE and enjoyed Girl Scouts, American Legion Auxiliary Girls State, and varsity field hockey and basketball. Upon graduating from the...

Sep 2, 2017

M. Janice Place, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, aunt and loyal friend, died peacefully on September 2nd, 2017, age 84, surrounded by her loving husband and family. Janice is survived by her husband Geoffrey; her children Andrew Place, Nicholas Place (Pamela), and Susan Place Everhart (David), and son-in-law Steven Wilcher; her 7 grandchildren Heather Crucilla (Antony), Alexander Place (Christy),...

Sep 1, 2017

Harry E. Wertan, 75, of Johns Island, passed away September 1, 2017. Born in Charleston, he was the son of the late Frank and Erline Bennett Wertan and husband to Linda Williams Wertan. Harry graduated from Bishop England High School then went on to work for Sears, retiring in 1988 as the Manager of Sears Automotive. He was a member...

Aug 30, 2017

Richard John Laulor passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. He was born on April 16, 1927 in phoenixville, PA to William Laulor and Mary Laulor. Richard attended Phoenixville High School where he was on the National Honor Society and received the Reeves Award in his senior year. He lettered in football, basketball, and track & field. He entered the...

Aug 30, 2017

Donald Poynton Boyd, 97, of Mt. Pleasant, SC entered into eternal rest with his family by his side on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. He was born on June 10, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA to the Late Roy Martin Boyd and the Late Marguerite Poynton Boyd. Donald was a graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, a Veteran...

Aug 25, 2017

William John Beier, 60, of Mt. Pleasant, SC entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 25, 2017. He was born on June 18, 1957 in Augusta, GA to the Late Bernard George Beier and Mary C. Beier. Bill “Bear” was a graduate of Aquinas High School in Augusta, GA, he then received a bachelor’s degree at the College of Charleston,...

Aug 25, 2017

Michael Yale Epstein, 83, of Mount Pleasant , South Carolina died, Wednesday, August 23, 2017. He was born on June 29, 1934 in New York City, New York to the late Charles Epstein and the late Shirley (Goldberg) Epstein. Michael was a retired patent attorney and graduate of Seton Hall . He is survived by wife, Elizabeth Epstein, of Mt....

Aug 24, 2017

Linda Murray Finger, 72, of Goose Creek , SC, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. Born July 13, 1945 in Charleston to the late Cryder and Leatrice Murray. Linda graduated with a Business degree from the Concorde College. Her civil service career included 25 years as a secretary at the Charleston Naval Shipyard and Department of Energy at the Savannah...

Aug 23, 2017

Daved J. Netti, 68, of North Charleston, SC, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. He was born on December 25, 1948 in Auburn, NY, son of the late Carolina "Lillian" Piccirillo Netti and the late Sylvester Netti. Daved was a very quiet person. He enjoyed film processing in his root cellar, made his own telescope, loved riding his bike,...

Aug 23, 2017

George C. Strickland, 77, joined our Lord Jesus Christ and God the Father on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 following a cardiovascular event 10 days earlier. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rachel, his 2 children, Brandy Keener (John) and Lee Strickland (Nicole), his brother A. L. Strickland, MD, and his beloved grandchildren, Kendall, Austin, Cary Ellis, Jacob,...

Aug 22, 2017

Michelle Rhea Young, 49, of Charleston, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at MUSC ART with her beloved Curious George by her side, as well as her parents. Michelle R. Young was born on August 24th, 1967 in Charleston, SC. Michelle was a long-time employee of Outback Steakhouse in West Ashley. Survivors include her step-parents Ron and Lyndy Palmer...

Aug 22, 2017

Thomas “Tom” Earl Knowles, 94, of Charleston, SC, passed away on August 22, 2017, in Lexington, SC, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was the son of H. Earle and Avis K. Garrow, and was a long-time active member of Ashley River Baptist Church. He was born in Lima, Ohio, and was raised in the Chicago area. He...

Aug 22, 2017

James Reynolds Danko, 33, of Mt. Pleasant, SC entered into eternal rest with his heavenly Father, on August 22, 2017. He was born on April 4, 1984 in Columbia, SC to John Danko Jr. and Deborah K. (Reynolds) Danko of Mt. Pleasant, SC. James Reynolds Danko was a graduate of Spring Valley High School, in Columbia. He then attended Vanderbilt...

Aug 22, 2017

James Howard Simmons, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, SC entered into eternal rest on August 22, 2017. He was born on July 1, 1933 in Charleston, SC to the Late Yonge Simmons Jr. and the Late Eleanor (Philippi) Simmons. Jimmy was a graduate of Moultrie High School, Mt. Pleasant, SC, he then enlisted in the U.S. Army and married the love...

Aug 21, 2017

Aug 19, 2017

Mary H. Mayo, 98, of Sullivan's Island, passed away August 19th, 2017. Born in Charleston, she was the daughter of the late Hallie and Ethel Henry and wife for 40 years to the late Col. Joseph Britton Mayo. She was born November 17th, 1918, graduated from Bishop England High School and St. Francis School of Nursing. She was a member...

Aug 17, 2017

Robert “Bob” Steffen, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, SC died peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, August 17, 2017. He was born on December 16, 1946 in Winona, Minnesota to the late Robert E. Steffen and the late Frances Betty (Savage) Steffen. Bob graduated from Winona State University with a BS degree in Biology and later earned his Master...

Aug 15, 2017

Elizabeth LaBruce Freeman, 97, of Charleston, died on August 15, 2017. A visitation will be held from 10am – 12pm on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, James Island Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 2pm at Saint James Episcopal Church, 1872 Camp Road, James Island with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Condolences may be...

Aug 14, 2017

Donald Dean Hammock, 82, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017. He was born on October 15, 1934 in Hickman, KY, son of the late Vivian Massey Hammock and the late Arthur Benton Hammock. Don was a 20-year US Army Veteran, serving in the Korean and Vietnam wars. After retiring, he began working for AFLAC, and was...

Aug 13, 2017

Ercole Pierpont Chiola, 95, of Sullivan’s Island, SC entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 13, 2017. E. P. "Ark" was born on August 21, 1921 in Philidelphia, PA to the Late Edmund Chiola and the Late Rose Bonello Chiola. Ark grew up in Mays Landing, NJ in his childhood until he joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1942. In...