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Emilia Combis Samonte
Dec 21, 2015
Emilia Combis Samonte, 65, of Goose Creek, died Monday, December 21, 2015. Born in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. She was the daughter of the late Juan Capillan Combis and Carolina Viloria Combis and wife to Amado Manglinong Torres ( deceased ) and Benjamin Samonte. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, cooking , traveling and most of all being with her family specially...
Michael Patrick Connolly
Dec 21, 2015
MMichael Patrick Connolly, 66, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015. He was born on Tuesday, November 22, 1949, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Marion McElroy Connolly and the late William Connolly. Mike served in the US Navy from 1969 to 1975. He retired as a lieutenant from the City of Charleston Police Department, after serving...
Patricia Ann 'Geneva' Brown
Dec 21, 2015
Patricia Ann Brown, 70, of Moncks Corner, passed away December 21, 2015. Born in Conway, she was the daughter of the late James and Earlymae Lee and wife to the late Mack Brown. Patricia worked as a seamstress at the Pillow Room in Summerville. She enjoyed reading books, especially love stories and cooking for family gatherings. Mrs. Brown loved being...
Eddie Francisco Morales
Dec 20, 2015
Eddie Francisco Morales, 47, of Charleston, SC died on Sunday, December 20, 2015. He was born on Saturday, April 27, 1968 in Charleston, SC to Ms. Ruth Chavis and the late Mr. Amado Morales. Eddie grew up in Mt. Pleasant, and was fond of fishing, shrimping and crabbing. He spent most of his young adult life working as an automotive...
William Earl 'Willy' Gatch
Dec 20, 2015
To all: On the evening of Saturday December 19th 2015, William (Willy) Earl Gatch entered into eternal peace, at his residence. Willy was born on September 4th 1968 in the city of Charleston, SC to Patricia Morris Gatch and the late Howard Lee Gatch Jr. He was co-owner of Gatch Builders, LLC. William was known for his charismatic Southern Charm...
Angela Yvette Higgins
Dec 20, 2015
Angela Y. Higgins, 54, of Spartanburg, SC, formerly of Goose Creek, died December 20, 2015. Born in Los Angeles, CA, she is the daughter to James and Mildred Higgins. Angie grew up in Goose Creek and graduated from Goose Creek High School. She loved children and had a passion for taking care of others and turned this into her career...
Joe Scott Maupin Sr.
Dec 18, 2015
US Army Ret. Col. Joe Scott Maupin, age 82, husband of the late Shirley Garst Maupin, of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed away Friday, December 18, 2015. Friends and family of Joe Maupin are invited to attend his Celebration of Life service at 11 am on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church. The family will receive guests Monday,...
Helen Karounis
Dec 18, 2015
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. Service: Private service
Robert 'Moe' Morley
Dec 18, 2015
Morley, Robert “Moe†75, passed away peacefully at his home in Charleston, SC, after a long battle with cancer. Robert was born in Pontiac, MI on March 19, 1940 to the late Chester and Natalie Morley. Robert is predeceased by his brother Philip Morley of Travers City, MI. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sharen Lee...
Sara (Swartz) Paggi
Dec 16, 2015
Sara Paggi, 89, of Mt. Pleasant SC died on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. She was born on Thursday, February 11, 1926 in Georgetown, OH to the late Mrs. Cinderella Gertrude Swartz and the late Roscoe Edward Swartz. She is survived by three children: Betsy Paggi Conway, of Sullivans Island, SC, William Mario Paggi (Lauri), of Charleston, SC and David Matthew...
Mattie Jewel Kent Poston (Kent)
Dec 16, 2015
Mrs. Mattie 'Jewel' Kent Poston, 84, widow of Herman Louin Poston, Jr., of Charleston, SC, died December 16, 2015. Born September 13, 1931 in Milstead, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Bert Kent and Nannie Womack Kent. Mattie Jewel was an intrepid mother, wife and community leader. She has been called an ‘icon’ by those who knew her...
Della M. Zeigler (Cox)
Dec 15, 2015
It is with sadness and joy that we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Della M. Zeigler. 'Ms. Della' as she was known to family and friends, left us to be the The Lord, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from her temporary home at Sweetgrass Memory Care in Mt. Pleasant, SC. She passed away peacefully at the age of 84,...
Eugene Paul Shumaker
Dec 15, 2015
Mr. Eugene Paul Shumaker, 75, husband of the Hazel Shumaker, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Eugene Shumaker was born on November 16, 1940 in New York, NY to the late Paul and Jean Shumaker. Mr. Shumaker was a retired maintenance engineer with MUSC. He enjoyed working with wood and metal, creating cats, boats, and a variety of...
James Anthony 'Andy' Hill
Dec 13, 2015
James Anthony “Andy†Hill, 55, of Ridgeville, passed away December 13, 2015. Born in Charleston, he was the son of Bruce and Evelyn Hill. Andy graduated from Goose Creek High School, where he played football and ran track. He was the owner and operator of ECS Heating and Air for over twenty years. Andy enjoyed hunting fishing and watching sports...
Mary Ellen Tsakanikas (O'Brien)
Dec 12, 2015
Mary Ellen Tsakanikas, 72, of Summerville, SC departed this life on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Roper St. Francis Hospital in Charleston; SC. Mary Ellen was a real estate broker with the Agent Owned Real Estate Company and was an active parishioner at Stella Maris Catholic Church. She was a devoted wife and grandmother who enjoyed spending her free time...
Theresa R Field
Dec 12, 2015
Theresa R. Field, age 89, of Springboro, OH, formerly of Goose Creek, SC, died Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Hillspring Health Care Center. She was born in Quebec, Canada on April 11, 1926 to Ferdinand and Regina (St. Laurent) Jacques. She was preceded in death by her father, Ferdinand Jacques; mother, Regina Jacques; husband, Ernest Field; and brother, Roland Jacques....
Jeanette Marie Poplar (Lane)
Dec 11, 2015
Jeanette Marie Poplar, 78, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015. She was born on Sunday, September 12, 1937, in Maywood, IL, to the late Eleanor Bacigalupo Lane and the late James Lane. Jeanette was an artist, and had a great love of art. She had a passion for travel, and a love of good food and...
Ralph 'David' Bishop
Dec 10, 2015
Ralph David Bishop, 70, of Cross, SC passed away December 10, 2015 He was born in Asheville North Carolina to the late Archie and Lexi Bishop. David met his wife while both attending Clyde A. Erwin High School in Asheville. While in high school he was in the Navy Reserves and finally Active Duty once he graduated. His family move...
Matthew Michael Bisson
Dec 10, 2015
Matthew Michael Bisson, 28, of Siler City, NC, passed away December 10, 2015. Born in Summerville, he was the son of Marlene Singer and the late Michael Bisson. He graduated from Summerville High School in 2005. While in high school, he played football and was in the band. Matt was currently studying Homeland Security and Emergency Management at Post University...
Larla Hatcher French (Hatcher)
Dec 9, 2015
Mrs. Larla H. French, 61, wife of Vincent French, of James Island, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Larla French was born on August 21, 1954 in Americus, GA to the late Alva Hatcher and Leola Grant Hatcher. She was a retired school teacher from Charleston County Schools having taught for over 35 years. Teaching was her true passion and...

