Danilo Banawa Jose, 75, of Goose Creek, died May 20, 2015. Born in Cavite City, Philippines, he was the son of the late Jose and Apolonia Jose and husband to Emelita Jose. After high school, Danilo joined the United States Navy, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer after twenty years of service. He also worked as an Electrician at the...
Mrs. Ruthie Mae White-Rainey peacefully entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior on May 20, 2015. Ruthie was a very dedicated and faithful servant to her Lord, family and friends. She lived life with a joyous and determined spirit that is best described by the words of the Apostle Paul: “I fought a good fight, I finished the...
Tony Lavender, age 69, of James Island, SC, husband of Carolyn Wood Wash Lavender, died on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Born July 10, 1945 in Charleston, SC, he was the only child of the late Arthur Wayne Lavender and Caroline Badger Lavender. He was a US Navy Veteran and a former businessman who owned and operated several restaurants. Tony was...
The Book of Memories is made available to all families we serve as well as any family served by any other funeral home in our community. Visitation: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Service: Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Chalice Debra Bagley Hammond, 64, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015. She was born in Rome, GA. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Gary Hammond; 2 daughters, Dava Cox of Lexington, SC and Chelsey Hammond of James Island, SC; 2 grandchildren, Peyton Cox and Alexandria Jefferson; her brother, Blanton Bagley (Donna); and her...
Douglas 'Doug' Martin Emerine, 68, of Johns Island, SC, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015. He was born on Friday, June 21, 1946, in Fostoria, OH, to the late Dolores Ann Reinhart Emerine and the late Elmer D. Emerine. Doug graduated from Our Lady of Lakes High School, attended Catholic seminary schools, and served in the United States National...
Eleanor Watson Hamburger, widow of Carl Leo Hamburger, of Columbia, SC died peacefully Sunday at Somerby of Mt. Pleasant Retirement Community. She was born in Marion County, SC in 1920 and was a daughter of the late Furman Bee and Martha Lanier (Linnie) Bond Watson. She was a graduate of Latta High School, Latta, SC and Colette’s Beauty School in...
Rebecca Marie Edwards , 32, of Charleston, SC entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 8, 2015. She was born on Monday, May 24, 1982 in Toccoa, GA to Marguerite Bearden and James Larry Bennett . Becca loved to sing, both in church with her family and in the car with whatever country song was on the radio. She liked...
Michael E. “Mike†Mullen, 56, of James Island, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015 at his home. Mike was born on November 30, 1958 in New York, NY to the late Edward and Ann Mullen. He was a US Navy veteran and was working at the US Postal Service as a mail carrier for over 25 years in downtown Charleston....
Ms. Maria (Mary) R. Cruz, age 76, passed away peacefully with her loving family surrounding her, Monday, May 4, 2015, at the Medical University of South Carolina - Ashley River Tower, after battling chronic cardiac illness. Friends and family of Mary are invited to attend her funeral Mass on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church,...
Phyllis Jean Conklin, 75, of Summerville, died May 3, 2015. She was born January 28, 1940 to the late Joseph and Lillian Birmingham in Haddonfield, NJ. She is survived by her sister Shirley Tomassone of Atco, NJ; her best friend, Billy Gibson of Moncks Corner; five daughters, Michelle Lizambri (Michael) of Goose Creek, Sharon Peterson (Matt) of Meridian, Idaho, Joanne...
Berkeley Frank 'Kirby' Bond, 67, of Summerville, passed away on May 1, 2015. Kirby was born on October 24, 1947, in Brownsville, Texas, a son of the late Kate Peacock Bond and Alfred Francis Bond. Kirby was a Marine in the United States Marine Corp, serving in Vietnam. He recently retired from Charleston-Dorchester Mental Health Center, having served over 40...
Kathleen J. Sparkes, 100, of Summerville, passed away April 30, 2015 surrounded by her family. Born in Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Capt. Francis and Emily Torraville Roberts and wife to the late, Robin Sparkes. She loved to play the organ and was a church organist for 17 years. Her family was her pride and...
Elizabeth “Beth†Laird, 65, of Goose Creek, passed away April 30, 2015 at Trident Medical Center after a two year battle with cervical cancer. Born in Rapid City, SD to Jay and Bernadine Evans. Beth attended and graduated from the Hill City, SD school system in 1968. She attended National College of Business in Rapid City, SD prior to starting...
Roberto Eclevia Espia, age 67, of Ladson, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015. He was born September 30, 1947 in the Philippines to the late Feleciano Espia and the late Norberta Espia. Roberto enjoyed reading his daily newspaper and watching the news. He liked to stay up to date on current affairs in the Philippines. He was a thoughtful husband, caring...
Virginia Larisey, 92 years young, of Charleston, SC, peacefully passed away on April 29, 2015 in her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was never defined by her age, a beautiful lady inside and out. Virginia was born on February 27, 1923, in Jacksonville, FL, to the late Hazel Baker Myrick and Robert Fulton Myrick. Though both of...
Paul Michael Sopko, 72, of James Island, SC passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015 surrounded by his family. Paul was born on July 8, 1942 in Manhattan, NY to the late Bernard John Sopko, Sr. and the late Mary Frances Hricko Sopko. Paul attended Union Junior College in NJ and had a long career as an Electro Mechanical Engineer and...
William Darryl Waltz, 55, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015. He was born on Saturday, April 23, 1960, in Charleston, SC, to the late Patricia Ann Lowry Waltz and the late Asbury Lever Waltz, Jr. Darryl's family will remember him for his kind heart and artistic ability. He could draw most anything but his favorite medium...
Micheal Carey Record, 21, of Goose Creek, passed away April 22, 2015. He was born October 25, 1993 in North Charleston to his father Micheal Johnson and his wife Sheri and mother Donna Neary and her husband Tim. Carey attended Goose Creek High School and Dunnellon High School where he played baseball, football and learned the trade of welding to...
Judith Lynn Knight, 68, of Summerville, SC died April 21, 2015. Born in Chattanooga, TN, she was the daughter of the late Gary and Martha Farley and wife to Marvin P. Knight, Jr. She graduated from Winthrop University and received her Master’s Degree from Texas Women’s University in Denton, TX. She is survived by her husband of forty-six years, Marvin...