Obituaries

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...

Leon Ray Stohler

Mar 15, 2023

Leon Ray Stohler, 77 of Goose Creek, South Carolina, died on Friday, March 10, 2023,surrounded by loved ones.

Born on January 9, 1946, in Ogallala, Nebraska, Leon was the 6th child born to the late Eva (Beachell) and Frank Stohler.

He spent his early years playing on the family farm with his sister, Linda, fishing with his older brothers, then...

George Charles "Charlie" Morris

Mar 15, 2023

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Gordon Lewis

Mar 14, 2023

Gordon was born December 24, 1937 in Wenatchee, Washington. He was a son of the late Leslie Denison Lewis and Ruth Iona Harriman Lewis. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Payne Lewis, who passed away on March 17, 2017. 

He lived for over fifty years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and taught for 47 years at Carnegie Mellon University...

Brian Michael White

Mar 12, 2023

Brian Michael White, 48 of Isle Of Palms, South Carolina, passed away on March 12th, 2023 . Born on June 28, 1974 in Teaneck, NJ was a Son, of Linda Costanza White and Howard White.Brian lived to serve. He was an active volunteer in his community having graced several advisory boards including: Power52, the American cancer society, living classrooms foundation....

Kenneth Michael Shockley

Mar 11, 2023

 

 

 

Kenneth Michael Shockley, Mike, 44, of Charleston, SC, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023.  Born in Texas, he was a son of Brenda Shockley and the late Clement Shockley, III.

Mike, was a Retired Tech Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He served his country proudly for 20 years. He was based in Charleston,...

Lauren Elizabeth Coleman

Mar 11, 2023

 

Lauren Elizabeth (Norberg) Coleman, 35 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away along with her unborn baby girl Lennon Grace on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Born on October 5, 1987, in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of Coleen Norberg (Van Dyke) and the late Peter Norberg. She is preceded in death by Peter Norberg (father) and survived by Matthew...

Sandra Mackey

Mar 10, 2023

Sandra Faye Mackey, 69 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023.

Born on June 26, 1953, in Georgetown, SC, the daughter of the late Bertha (Smith) Martin and Paul Martin.

Sandra was a member of James Island Baptist Church. She loved shopping, going to the beach and the mountains. She loved her...

Akiko Kozuchi

Mar 9, 2023

Holding her daughter's hand and with a small sigh, Akiko Kozuchi, 96, passed away peacefully the morning of March 9, 2023.

Akiko was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. After her father passed, her mother moved the family to Japan where she was raised. She came to America by boat to marry and raise two children. Akiko did not work outside the...

Nancy Lee Reed

Mar 9, 2023

Nancy Lee (Hays) Reed, 75, of Cayce, South Carolina, formerly of Evansville, Indiana passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Nancy was born in Portage, Michigan on November 4, 1947 to the late Robert and Bernita (Dunbar) Hays. She was a caregiver for many years. Nancy was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ and the VFW Charles Denby...

John Joseph Fiedler

Mar 7, 2023

John Joseph Fiedler, 79 of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Born onJuly 24, 1943 in Baltimore City, MD was a Son of the late Annie Fiedler (Johnson) and John Fiedler. Johnspent the majority of his early life in Maryland, working as a Manager for Montgomery CountyGovernment. His last 20 years were spent in retirement in...

Candace Allred Cliborne

Mar 7, 2023

Candace Deanna Cliborne, 85 years old of Goose Creek, South Carolina, widow of Lawrence C Cliborne, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. 

Candace was born October 25,1937 in Durham, North Carolina.  She was a Daughter of the late Pearl Powell and James Allred. 

Candace was a life long Baptist and member of Northwood Baptist Church where she...

Robert Grabowski

Mar 7, 2023

 

Robert E. Grabowski 78, 9/21/1944 - 03/07/2023 of West Ashley, SC., formerly of Watervliet, NY. passed away peacefully at Roper St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, SC. after complications from heart surgery with his wife Joyce Grabowski of 55 years,and his family by his side.

Bob was predeceased by his father, Frances Grabowski, his mother, GenevieveGrabowski, and his younger brother, Frank Grabowski.

Bob...

Gary Haynes Johnson

Mar 5, 2023

Gary Haynes Johnson, 84, of Mt. Pleasant SC, passed away at home on March 5, 2023surrounded by loved ones. He was born October 14, 1938 to the late William Joseph and HelenClaire(Roggli) Johnson in Knoxville Tennessee.

Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Sandra Books Johnson, sons Michael andSteven (Shelley) Johnson, Jason (Hannah) and Jared (Jennifer) Books.He...

Sebastian Sopczak

Mar 5, 2023

Sebastian Sopczak passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. McAlister-Smith State Street, is assisting the family and will announce further plans.

Expressions of sympathy for the family may be submitted in guestbook.

Betty Jane Houtz

Mar 5, 2023

Betty Jane Houtz, 79 of Charleston, SC, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

Born on July 15, 1943, in Columbus, MS, she was a daughter of the late Sarah Rose Burgess and Fred Burgess.

Joy is the perfect word to describe Betty.

Betty graduated from Mississippi State College for Women in 1966. After graduation Betty worked as a...

Anita Howard

Mar 2, 2023

Anita Theresa Howard, 93 of Johns Island, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 7, 1929 in Lawrence, MA, Anita was a daughter of the late Yvonne Petit (Beaudion) and Homer Petit. 

Anita enjoyed traveling with her husband Jim and being outside in nature reading books or listening to music....