Esther Ann Rodgers Chaplin
Apr 3, 2023
Esther Ann Rodgers Chaplin, 97, of Rantowles, South Carolina, widow of the late Arthur “Sleepy” DeLancy Chaplin, Sr., entered into eternal rest Monday, April 3, 2023. Esther Ann was born October 23, 1925, in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of the late James Rufus Rodgers and the late Gladys Rodgers Goodwin. She was predeceased by her sisters: Lillian Baldwin (Laurie), Sissy...
Isaac Franklin "Frank" Jackson
Apr 3, 2023
Isaac Franklin "Frank" Jackson of Charleston, South Carolina, born December 15, 1945, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 3, 2023, at the age of 78.
Frank was born in Gaffney, South Carolina to the late Isaac H. “Ike” Jackson and Frances Virginia Welchel Jackson. Frank retired from Duke Energy and was a member of Southside Baptist...
Carolyn Sawyer Alexander
Apr 2, 2023
Carolyn Sawyer Alexander, 90, passed away, April 2, 2023 on Daniel Island, SC.
She was born on December 21, in Elizabeth City, NC. She had 12 siblings. Shewas the daughter of the late Edwin and Edna Sawyer.
She was a graduate of Meredith College. She enjoyed bird watching, gardeningand most of all playing with grandchildren. She was an active member...
Karlene Phoenix
Mar 31, 2023
Karlene Phoenix, aged 84 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023. Karlene was the beloved wife of Wayne Phoenix. She was born on September 14, 1938 in Jackson, Michigan.
Karlene was a true trailblazer, who lived a very full life. She began her career at Michigan Bell as a telephone operator/supervisor. She then transferred to Southern Bell in...
Richard Dennis Guerard
Mar 30, 2023
Richard Dennis Guerard, 80 of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023.
Born on February 12, 1943 in Savannah, GA, Richard was a son of the late Annie Laurie Guerard (Connor) and William Guerard.
Richard was very dedicated to his Christian faith and loved staying in the Word of God and sharing...
Elizabeth Rieder
Mar 29, 2023
Elizabeth Rieder, 85, of Charleston, SC, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
Born on June 25, 1937 in Gloucester City, NJ, she was a daughter of the late Margaret Meehan Rhoda and Frederick Rhoda.
Elizabeth was a long-time resident of Gloucester City before relocating to Charleston. She worked for the New Jersey State Department of Transportation as a...
David William Baker
Mar 27, 2023
David William Baker, 71, of Johns Island, SC, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023.
Born on December 14, 1951 in Hawthorne, CA, he was the son of late Donald Baker and Harriet Frandson-Baker.
David spent his youth in California and Colorado and was in the US Navy in Virginia. He raised his family in Florida...
Ruth Cavanaugh
Mar 26, 2023
Ruth Anne Wilkinson Cavanaugh, 89 of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Born on November 19, 1933 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Lucille Palmer (Alexander) and Gordon H. Palmer.
Ruth's career as an elementary school teacher lasted for close to 40 years, beginning at Vincentian Institute in Albany, NY,...
Gary Dennis Bayless
Mar 24, 2023
Gary Dennis Bayless, 80, of Goose Creek, SC, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 with his loving wife Besy by his side.
Gary was born on September 12, 1942, a son of the late Lloyd E Bayless and Edna M Russell Bayless.
Gary loved to travel and sightsee all over the world. He joined the US Navy immediately...
Valeria T. Branham
Mar 24, 2023
Valeria Turbeville Branham, 100, widow of S. Lewis Branham, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at NHC Healthcare, Parklane in Columbia.
Born on September 2, 1922, in Turbeville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Marion Turbeville and Annie Turbeville (Coker).
Valeria was affectionately known as “Granny” by her family and friends and was greatly loved by all...
Gloria J. Turner
Mar 23, 2023
An angel got her wings on March 23, 2023, when Gloria Jean Turner entered into the heavenly gates after a brief illness.
She was born to Colleen E. and Elliott L. Turner, Sr. on September 23, 1948, in Clearwater, FL.
She would grow up around Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC where she graduated from West Mecklenburg High School.
She began...
David Kent Sperry
Mar 22, 2023
Dave was born to parents Dale and Jackie Sperry on January 31, 1954, in Seattle, Washington. He passed away at his home in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina on March 22, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by Billa his wife of 42 years, daughter Chanda (Ed Briones), son Brandon, and granddaughters Kaitlyn, Evelyn, and Jaycee; his mother Jackie,...
Ronald Edward Kaltz
Mar 22, 2023
Ronald Edward Kaltz passed away peacefully on March 22, 2023. He was born to Sidney and Rosalie Kaltz in Patterson, NJ on July 3, 1937. An unconventionally humble man, `Papa' Ron created Clara's, an infamous, life-changing, local coffee house, popular with college students, professors, musicians and artists. Always the prankster and facilitator of follies, his antics & dry wit became...
Anthony D. Mingione
Mar 22, 2023
Anthony "Tony" D. Mingione, 65 of Charleston, SC, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Born on March 4, 1958, in Long Island City, NY, he was a son of Santia Pagan Mingione and the late Andrea Mingione.
After growing up in New York, Tony moved to San Diego, where he met his loving wife, Lynn. They later moved to...
Elizabeth Anne Franz Mason
Mar 20, 2023
Elizabeth Anne Franz Mason, "Betty," died on March 20, 2023. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 33 years, John T Mason, of Cherry Log, Georgia. Betty was a loving wife and step-mother to her three stepchildren, Jeanne M Lyles (Bill), Eileen M Kittrell (Sean) and Thomas Mason, and grandmother to William and Mason Lyles, and Kathleen, Sean Michael,...
Joshua Hugh Deaver
Mar 20, 2023
Joshua Hugh Deaver, 17 of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023.
Born on August 18, 2005 in North Charleston, SC he was a son of Leslie and David Deaver of Goose Creek, SC.
Josh attended Stratford High School where he was a High school Senior. Josh was an animal lover and particularly enjoyed his eight...
Robert Edward Sheppard
Mar 20, 2023
Robert (“Bobby”) Edward Sheppard, 65, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina entered into eternal rest, on March 20, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family. Born October 16, 1957, in Charleston, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Edward Berlin Sheppard and Helen Dodds Sheppard. He was a 1975 graduate of Wando High School, where he wrestled and played...
Penelope "Penny" Chandler
Mar 18, 2023
Penelope Olson Chandler (Penny), 73, went home to her Lord and Savior on March 18, 2023. Penny was born March 23, 1949 in Oakland, California to the late Arnold C. Olson and Dorothy L. Floyd .
Penny was a 1968 graduate of Lower Richland High School. She was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church for 60 years and served in many...
Robert F. Bessinger
Mar 17, 2023
Robert F. Bessinger, 86 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.
Born on February 20, 1937 in Orangeburg, Robert was a Son of the late Genora Thomas Bessinger and Joe Bessinger.
Robert was raised in Holly Hill the youngest of eleven brothers and sisters. He was a star athlete in high school and played football, basketball,...
Wanda June Slone
Mar 15, 2023
Wanda June Slone, 90 of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2023.
Born on July 7, 1932, in Georgetown, KY Wanda was a daughter of the late Elizabeth Michael Hamilton and Raymond Hamilton.
Wanda was the life of the party. She worked many years in the service industry field and was loved by her friends...