Obituaries

Barbara Jean Ferrell

Aug 28, 2023

 

Barbara Jean Ferrell, 76 of Ridgeville, South Carolina, wife of Stephen Ferrell passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023.

Born on September 12, 1946 in Charleston, Barbara was a daughter of the late Joseph Eugene Tudor and Nettie Mae O’Neal Tudor.

Barbara loved her mountain trips and family gatherings. She considered anyone she met as family and enjoyed inviting...

Steve Sturkie

Aug 28, 2023

Stevie Ray Sturkie of the Olympia Community in Columbia, SC  passed away on August 28, 2023.

Steve was born October 12, 1957 to the late Billy Ray Sturkie and Vera Dell Sturkie.

He is survived by a sister Sharon Lyndell Yancey and her husband Joe Jr.  Yancey; nephews, Joe Daniel Yancey and Samuel Ray Yancey ; a girlfriend,...

William "Billy" Shawn Wiggins

Aug 27, 2023

William “Billy” Shawn Wiggins, 65 of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

Born on September 26, 1957, in Moncks Corner, SC, William was a son of the late Gloria Wilson Wiggins and Huel Wiggins.

Billy steadfastly served our local community with twenty-five years of law enforcement and civil service. Rising through the ranks, he proudly retired...

Joseph "Big Joe" Gawrych

Aug 26, 2023

 

Joseph Frederick Gawrych, 94, of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

Born on January 15, 1929, in North Haven, CT, Joe was a son of the late Sophie Dombrowski Gawrych and Joseph Frederick Gawrych, Sr.

Joe is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Barbara (Bobbie) May Wallace Gawrych and his son, Steven...

Keith Brian Mason

Aug 25, 2023

Keith Brian Mason, 66, of Charleston, SC, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 25, 2023, following a brief illness. 

He was born on April 3, 1957, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Leon "Coke" Wilson Mason and Dorcas Myers Mason and grew up the youngest of three brothers in Kernersville, NC.

Keith graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, NC, with a...

William Decatur Sonenberg

Aug 25, 2023

William Decatur Sonenberg, found eternal peace on Friday, August 25, 2023.

Born on January 21,1989 in Alpharetta, Georgia, Decatur graduated from Orangeburg Preparatory School where he was President of the Student Body and attended The College of Charleston.

Decatur's life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and cherished moments. He leaves behind a legacy that touched the lives of...

Patricia Anne Walker

Aug 25, 2023

 

Patricia Anne Walker, 73, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023.   Born on January 27, 1950 in Trenton, NJ; Patricia was the only daughter of Catherine Rauch (Sansone) and Gustav Rauch.   Patricia led a full and active life, celebrating over 32 years as an educator. She stayed involved in her community through many...

George Wright Leber

Aug 24, 2023

George Wright Leber, 90, passed away August 24, 2023, while in Hospice care at The Oaks at Mt Pleasant. Born on July 12, 1933, in Cleveland, OH, son of the late Andrew and Madeline Leber. George was also preceded in death by his sister Jane Ann Hendrickson (William) and stepmother Florence Leber.

George is survived by his wife Margaret (Marge)...

Deacon Daniel Joseph McNerny

Aug 21, 2023

Deacon Daniel Joseph McNerny, 83, of Summerville, SC, entered eternal life in Heaven on Monday, August 21, 2023. 

Born on March 18, 1940, in Sayreville, NJ, he was the son of the late Marie Brennan McNerny and Thomas McNerny. 

Dan grew up in South Amboy, NJ where he attended St. Mary Elementary School and Perth Amboy Vocational High School.  After...

Nicolas Billena Arcalas

Aug 19, 2023

Nicolas Billena Arcalas, 95, of Goose Creek, SC, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. 

He was born on January 24, 1928 in Santa Ilocos Sur, Philippines.

Nicolas graduated from Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting.  He retired as a Division Chief from Social Security System, Manila Philippines.  In 1951 he married Juanita Quinit and...

William Smith

Aug 19, 2023

William Steven Smith, 74, of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family while listening to his favorite music.

Born on June 26, 1949, in New Rochelle, NY, Bill was the son of Dorothea Smith (Dawkins) and the late William J. Smith, Jr.

Bill was many things in...

Harvey "Butch" Allen Goldman, Jr.

Aug 18, 2023

 

Harvey Allen "Butch" Goldman Jr., 64 of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023.

Born on November 2, 1958 in Greenville, Mississippi, Butch is the son of Harvey Goldman, Sr. and the late Martha "Libby" Goldman.

After living in The Netherlands and New Mexico, Butch moved to the Charleston area in 1964 and called Goose...

David Eugene Snider

Aug 15, 2023

David Eugene Snider, 67, of Sandy Run, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023, with his loving wife by his side, as she was always.

  Dave was born on December 24, 1955, in Welch, West Virginia, to a family that loved him so well for all of their days. After working in coal mines for many years,...

Madigan Kelly

Aug 15, 2023

Madigan Ann Kelly, a beloved daughter, granddaughter, and friend, has left us all too soon. She peacefully passed away on August 15, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever remain etched in our hearts. Born on August 7, 2002, Madigan's bright spirit and infectious enthusiasm touched the lives of all who had the honor of knowing her.

Madigan...

Mark Workman

Aug 15, 2023

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Wroten Watkins

Aug 13, 2023

Wroten Billy Watkins, 102 of Eutawville, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 with his family by his side.

Born on October 26, 1920 in Eutawville, SC he was the son of the late Beulah Watkins (Rourke) and Wroten Watkins.

"Mr. Billy", as he was known to the community, was born in Eutawville. He graduated...

Charles Lawson Carter, Jr.

Aug 12, 2023

Charles Lawson Carter, Jr., a beloved member of the community, passed away on August 12, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity that will be cherished by all who knew him.Charles dedicated his life to his passions and making the world a more beautiful place. As a dedicated landscaper for 17 years, he had an artistic...

Pamela Ann Hayward

Aug 9, 2023

Pamela Ann Hayward, 85 of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. 

Born on August 1, 1938 in Berwyn, IL, she was a daughter of  Ann Janda (Oslakovic) and James Janda. 

Pam attended Northern Illinois University, where in 1960 she earned a BA in social science. Upon graduation she lived briefly in St. Simons Island, Georgia and...

Edward F Dengg

Aug 8, 2023

 

Edward (Ed) Frank Dengg, 84 of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.Ed was born on August 23, 1938, in Louisville, KY, the only son and child of the late Mary Kathleen Van Meter (Bryan) and Edward Lee Van Meter.Ed attended Eastern High School and was a student at Western Kentucky University...

Frederick Lawrence Copeland

Aug 7, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Frederick Lawrence Copeland announce his passing on Monday, August 7, 2023.

Born on February 20, 1945 in Griffin, GA, he was the son of the late Roberta Tice Copeland and Fred Copeland.

Fred graduated from Griffin High School and enrolled at the University of Georgia in 1963, joining the Phi Delta...