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David Allan Hastings
Feb 9, 2025
David Allan Hastings, 79, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025.Born on November 18, 1945, in Huntington, NY, David was the son of the late Dorothea Dawson Hastings and the late George M. Hastings.David enlisted in the US Navy, June, 1965. He made the Navy his lifelong career as chef and pastry chef retiring as Senior...
Grace Elizabeth Bates
Feb 8, 2025
Grace Elizabeth Bates, 84, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025.Born on February 20, 1940, in Savannah, GA, Grace was the daughter of the late Dorothy Geiger Bates and the late Kenneth Ewer Bates.Grace graduated from Chicora High School in 1958. She attended the College of Charleston and was a member of Phi Mu Sorority. In 1963,...
Leticia Vazquez-Bruno Kenty
Feb 7, 2025
Leticia Ofelia Vazquez-Bruno Kenty, 87 of Ladson, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Born on May 11, 1937, in San Juan, Puerto Rico Leticia was the daughter of the late Leticia Ofelia Vazquez-Bruno (Basso) and US Army Captain Edgardo Antonio Vazquez-Bruno.
Leticia was raised in Las Marias, P.R. at the Hacienda Juanita, the large sugar cane and coffee plantation...
Harold Caraviello, Sr.
Feb 7, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Harold Earl Caraviello Sr. (92) announces his passing peacefully and surrounded by love on February 7, 2025. He was known by many affectionate nicknames, including Hootis, Handle it Hal, and The Magnificent W.O.O.O., but to us, he was simply our Dad, our Daddy, Papa, our Papason—the man who loved us...
Wanda Lee Willis
Feb 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wanda Willis, 73, of Goose Creek, SC. Wanda passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, with her family by her side.Born on May 25, 1951, to Robert and Marie Smale, Wanda graduated from Wilkinsburg High School in 1969. She went on to earn a degree and enjoyed a...
Lewis Lancaster
Feb 5, 2025
Lewis Lancaster, 82, of Ladson, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Born on November 11, 1942 in Fountain Inn, SC, Lewis was a son of the late Mildred and Leon Lancaster.
Lewis Graduated from Hillcrest High School. He met the love of his life, Eileen and married in 1967. Lewis graduated from Charleston Southern University (Formerly Baptist College) in...
Clarence "Clancy" Louis DeDecker
Feb 5, 2025
Clarence "Clancy" Louis DeDecker, 76, of Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
Born on March 6, 1948, in Appleton, WI, Clancy was the son of the late Beatrice (Alick) DeDecker and the late Clarence DeDecker. He enlisted in the United States Air Force at the age of 18 and served two tours in Vietnam....
Deborah Cook
Feb 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Deborah "Debby" Cook, age 73, of Goose Creek, South Carolina. Debby passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Debby was born on March 28, 1951, in Birmingham, Alabama to Albert and Betty Skinner.
All who knew Debby will remember her for her sense of humor, devotion to family...
Caroline Jean Stoll
Feb 3, 2025
Cmdr. (Retired) Caroline Jean Stoll, 89, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Somerby Assisted Living facility.
Caroline was born in Cottleville, Missouri to Emil Stoll and Anna Alice Meyling on October 17, 1935.
She received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from St. Louis University in 1960 and became a registered nurse in the state of Missouri in November...
Ellen Cole Perry
Feb 3, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ellen Cole Perry, 72, of Charleston, SC on February 3, 2025.
Ellen Marie Cole Perry was born in Augusta, GA to Edward and Jeanne Cole on December 26, 1952.
All who knew Ellen will remember her for her devotion to her family, always present smile, sense of humor, and immense kindness. She loved animals...
Gary Richard Miles
Feb 3, 2025
Gary Richard Miles
July 10, 1941 - February 3, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gary Richard Miles on February 3, 2025, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He was born on July 10, 1941, in Denver, Colorado, to the late John H. Miles and Maxine May Meibergen.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 12 years,...
George Fielding Griffin
Feb 3, 2025
Col. George Fielding Griffin, 89, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, left this world on February 3, 2025. He was born on July 2, 1935, in Henderson, Kentucky, and was raised in an Episcopal home for boys. George lived a vibrant and impactful life, marked by dedication, leadership, and a passion for service.He was a proud veteran who served his country...
David W. Anchor
Feb 2, 2025
David W Anchor, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, SC passed away on February 2, 2025 after a battle with cancer
David was born in Batavia, NY to Robert and Joyce Anchor on April 28,1954. He went to Pavillion Central School where he still holds some records for track and field. He graduated with a BS in business from The University of Buffalo...
Gwendolyn McDonald O'Neal
Feb 2, 2025
Gwendolyn McDonald O’Neal, 87, of James Island, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born to Otho and Effie McDonald in Opp, Alabama and grew up in Charleston.
Gwen is survived by her children: Richard Scot O’Neal, Linda Renee Hughes (Frank), Kathryn Gale O’Neal, Robert Keith O’Neal, all of James Island, and Deidre Lynn Craven...
Albert Irbin Britnell
Feb 2, 2025
Albert Irbin Britnell, 85, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. In his last days, he was surrounded at home by the love and laughter of his devoted family.
Born on July 18, 1939, in Joaquin, Texas, he was a son of the late Abby Stringer Britnell and Clarence Britnell of Sulphur, Louisiana.
Albert joined the U.S....
Marie Anne Juliette Deprez Crawford
Feb 2, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Marie Anne Deprez Crawford, who died peacefully on February 2, 2025, at the age of 95 at a retirement home near Charleston, South Carolina.
Marie Anne was born on June 2, 1929, in Douai, France. Her early years were shaped by the beauty and history of her native land, and...
Efrain Parra
Feb 2, 2025
Efrain Antonio Parra Caro, 73, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025.Born on September 12, 1951, in Peru, Efrain was the son of the late Hermelinda Caro Perez and the late Antonio Parra Sosa.Efrain was adventurous at a young age. He chose to backpack across Peru alone almost making it to Chile. His warm heart, gentle...
Robert Michael "Robbie" Bookstaver
Feb 1, 2025
Robert Michael "Robbie" Bookstaver, 68, of Summerville, South Carolina, took his final bow on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Durham, North Carolina. Though his body has left this world, his spirit - bold, unyielding, and filled with laughter - remains forever woven into the lives he touched.Born on November 7, 1956, in Rockville Centre, New York, Robbie was the beloved...
Bennie Pettit
Jan 30, 2025
Bennie Mahaffey Pettit passed away January 30, 2025, following a brief illness. She was born in Mauldin, South Carolina on November 16, 1952.
Leaving to grieve her loss is her devoted husband, Richard, her children, Bailey and Mike Melvin and Andrew and Lauren Pettit, and grandchildren, Knox and Virginia Melvin and Franklin and Chandler “Charley” Pettit, as well as countless friends...
Glenn Saluter
Jan 30, 2025
Glenn Andrew Saluter, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away at the age of 81, on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
He was born on July 20, 1943 in Boston, Massachusetts, he was a son of Eleanor Young Saluter and Philip Arthur Saluter. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Saluter; daughter, Sonya Comes (and Ted); son, Glenn Jr. "Chip" (and Susan); and...

