Obituaries

Apr 4, 2025

Louis C. Nenninger, 96, of Charleston, SC, died peacefully of natural causes on Friday, April 4, 2025, surrounded by his three children. Lou is survived by his two daughters, Dale and Jay; his son, Scott; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He is predeceased by his son, Sandy and his beloved wife of 69 years, Jeanne.

Lou grew up and spent the...

Apr 2, 2025

   Judith Woodrum Calfee, age 83, passed away on April 2, 2025, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, surrounded by the love of her family. She resided in Awendaw, South Carolina.

   Born on November 18, 1941, in Camden, South Carolina, Judy moved frequently as a child. Living in various places in Virginia, West Virginia, and South Carolina. These formative years taught...

Apr 2, 2025

Leslie ‘Les’ John Callan Jr, husband to Judith ‘Judy’ Bolchoz Callan, entered into eternal rest on April 2, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Les was born on August 12,1958 in Montgomery, Alabama, a son of Leslie J. Callan Sr and Connie Nicometo Callan Woodruff. Following graduation from GW Carver High School in 1980, Les started his 40-year journey with CSX...

Apr 2, 2025

Demaries Ann Atwood, 93, of Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Born on June 27, 1931, in Fort Pierce, FL to her late parents, Ethel Estelle (Byrd)) Krause and the late Richard Paul Krause, Sr.

Demaries Ann proudly took on the roles a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother in her family during her long...

Apr 1, 2025

Joseph Aloysius Trainor Jr, 92, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Joseph "Joe" was born on July 10, 1932, in Staten Island, New York, and was the son of the late Frances McNulty Trainor and the late Joseph Trainor. His story of being a survivor began in his early months when, stricken by pneumonia, his...

Mar 31, 2025

Brian Craig Johnson, 49, of Mt Pleasant, passed away on March 31, 2025, after a long illness.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from Charleston Southern University (1998) and master’s degree from Furman University (2000), dedicating his career to teaching physical education and coaching cross country and track. Brian was a long-time competitive runner, competing at the NCAA Division I level in...

Mar 31, 2025

Petrina Ciuffo Jacques, 87, of Ravenel, South Carolina, passed away on March 31, 2025.

She was born on July 22, 1937, in New York state, daughter of Catherine Bolchoz and Victor E. Ciuffo, Sr.

Petrina is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, William "Bill" Jacques, her parents, her sister Francis Enos, and her brother Victor E. Ciuffo, Jr.

She is...

Mar 30, 2025

Nora Kennedy Jehn was born sleeping on March 30, 2025.

Nora was the deeply treasured daughter of Nick and Megan Jehn. She leaves behind her sweet brother, Oliver Michael; as well her grandparents: Jerry and Kathy Jehn, and Michael and Christine Hardy. She was also cherished by her many aunts and uncles: Steven and Lindsay McQuade, Matthew and Natalie Cornu, Drew...

Mar 30, 2025

Helene Cottrell, 101, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born on May 18, 1923, in Kirovograd, Ukraine, she is the daughter of (the late) Anna Korssak (Baranoff) and Romauld Korssak.

Growing up as an only child, Helene was an excellent student. She learned 5 languages over the course of her education. As...

Mar 29, 2025

Anne St. Elmo Hammond Sander went peacefully to her Lord in Heaven in the early hours of Saturday, March 29, 2025, in the home she shared with her daughter, Kathleen Sander. She was 89.

Her last week epitomized what Anne loved – family. Anne celebrated the third birthday of great granddaughter, Emma. The house was a buzz with a week of...

2025

Carolyn L. Ryan, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 27, 2025 with her beloved husband, Martin "Marty" Ryan, at her side.

She was born in Miami, Florida and was a daughter of the late Carolyn Meredith and Johnnie Tompkins.

Carol was known for her warmth, creativity, and hospitality. She had a gift for entertaining, welcoming family, friends, and...

Mar 25, 2025

Asher James DiBernardo, 23, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Born on December 10, 2001, in Mount Pleasant, SC, Asher is the son of Emily Robinson Poland and Anthony DiBernardo.

Asher James: the most beautiful name meticulously chosen by his dad and I for our son when we found out I was expecting, and though we waited until...

Mar 23, 2025

Don Wendell LeDuff entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital at 1:30 pm at the age of 78.

Born on August 15, 1946, in New Roads, LA, Wendell was the son of the late Eva Ricard LeDuff and the late Thomas LeDuff.

Wendell was a retired electrical engineer and an avid golfer; however, his...

Mar 21, 2025

Richard "Rick" Michael Campbell, 74, of Summerville, SC, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Born on September 20, 1950, in Florence, SC, Rick was the son of the late Rev. Doc M. Campbell and the late Louree Turner Campbell Lambert (the late Harry Lambert, step-father).

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rick, a devoted husband, father,...

Mar 20, 2025

Mar 20, 2025

Chalaem Cawthon, 70, of North Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Born on May 12, 1954, in Thailand, Chalaem was the daughter of the late Tonkgkum Sirichoute and the late Saard Sirichoute.

Chalaem was a dedicated mother and committed wife. More importantly, she was a servant of Jesus Christ. Her life was spent meeting her family's needs, serving...

Mar 20, 2025

James "Jim" Gordon LaVanway, 82, of Summerville passed away on March 20, 2025.

Born on August 4, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, he was a son of the late Marion Alley LaVanway and Alfred LaVanway.

Jim was an avid collector and spent many happy hours collecting and organizing stamps, coins, and baseball cards.

He was preceded in death by his parents; stepson, Lee Nelson;...

Mar 19, 2025

Robert "Bob" Hutchens Sisson, 87, of Charleston, South Carolina, and Alger, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Charleston, South Carolina, after a lengthy illness. Born on October 30, 1937, in Columbia, Missouri, Bob was the son of the late Robert Stanley Sisson and Margaret Louise Hutchens Sisson.

After graduating from Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri in 1955,...

Mar 19, 2025

Deborah “Debbie” Strain Horton, 73, of Columbia, South Carolina, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Born on September 7, 1951, in Munich, Germany, she was a daughter of the late June Strain (Bastin) and Air Force Colonel (Ret.) Clyde Strain. Debbie lived a life filled with love, dedication, and passion. After a long and successful career as a...

Mar 18, 2025

Wilson Gervais Seabrook, 90, of Johns Island, SC, passed into the arms of his Lord & Savior, Christ Jesus, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Wilson fought a good fight; he finished the race, and he kept the faith.

He was born on April 22, 1934, on Johns Island to Rosa Garvin Seabrook and James Murray Seabrook, and his spirit connected deeply...