Obituaries

Apr 6, 2023

Georgeann Kivett Pace, age 95 formerly of Asheboro, passed away peacefully at her son’s home on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in West Columbia, SC. Georgeann was born on February 2, 1928 in Staunton, VA, the daughter of the late George C. Kivett and Rose Elliott Kivett of Asheboro. She graduated from Asheboro High School and attended Guilford College several years....

Apr 5, 2023

Apr 4, 2023

Barbara Anderson Gates, 87, passed away in Charleston, SC on Tuesday, April 4th 2023, surrounded by love and her family.  She was born March 9th 1936 in Chicago IL, the daughter of Harry E. and Martha (Scranton) Anderson. 

Barb was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Gates III. ...

Apr 4, 2023

Stephen Wayne Greer, 66 of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 while under hospice care at his daughter’s home in Charleston, South Carolina.

He was born on April 10, 1956 in Bloomington, IN. Stephen was a son of the late Terrance Ann Greer (Armstrong) and Donald Wayne Greer.

Stephen is proceeded in death by his...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...