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Pate "Ellen" Futrell
May 31, 2022
Pate “Ellen” Futrell, 91 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
Born on March 1, 1931 in Charleston, SC, Pate was the daughter of the late Rebecca Moseley Rowland and George Rowland.
Pate was a long-time member of The Church of the Nativity on James Island. She was passionate about gardening, continually working towards having something...
Al David Traynor
May 30, 2022
After a brave and courageous battle with cancer Al peacefully went to be with the Lord on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022. His devoted wife and dedicated daughter were fortunate enough to care for him at home and be by his side when he passed.
Al was born on February 1, 1948 in Rochester, NY. He was the only...
Edward Eugene Reynolds
May 29, 2022
Edward Eugene Reynolds, 86, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Sunday, May 29, 2022.
Born on January 25, 1936 in Hope Mills, NC son of the late Ila Reynolds (Blackmon) and Walter Reynolds.
Edward is survived by daughter: Janice Reynolds, son: Edward Reynolds Jr. (Pilar) and grandson: Sergio.
Edward is...
Danny Ray Westberry
May 29, 2022
Danny Ray Westberry, age 53, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022.
Danny was born on January 8, 1969 in Lakeland, FL. He was the son of Rosemary Herring (Arnette) and Larry Herring.
Danny married his 1984 high school sweetheart Lee Westberry (Roberts) on December 7, 1991.
Danny was a hard-working, family-loving, service-minded all-around great...
John Joseph Ward
May 29, 2022
John Joseph Ward, Jr., age 68, of Summerville, SC, passed peacefully on Sunday night, May 29, 2022.
John was born February 11, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA. He was a son of late John J. Ward, Sr. and Frances Ann Ward. He graduated from DeSales University in 1976. John worked numerous construction jobs before entering the pharmaceutical industry where he was...
Shirley Lee Speakman Gnodle
May 26, 2022
It is with a heavy heart that the Gnodle family announce the death of Shirley Gnodle.
Shirley Lee Speakman Gnodle, age 77, peacefully passed away in her home on May 26, 2022.
She was born in Sabina, Ohio on March 12, 1945, to Betty I. Anders Speakman and James E. Speakman. Shirley worked various jobs throughout her life including...
Ellis "Kelly" Widner
May 26, 2022
Ellis Kelly Widner, formerly a Maryville resident, passed away on May 26, 2022, in Charleston, SC, surrounded by his wife (Linda Logan Widner) and two daughters (Jessica Widner Roberts, Hannah Widner). Kelly worked in East Tennessee as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 42 years. He touched many lives during his long career.
Kelly retired to Charleston, SC, several...
Juanita Q. Arcalas
May 25, 2022
Juanita Q. Arcalas, 93 of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 with her family at her side. Called “Nanay” by her loved ones, she was known for her wit, wisdom, and sense of style.
Juanita was born on December 8, 1928 in Masinloc, Zambales, Philippines to the late Sixta and Zacharias Quinit, and was the...
Barbara Diane Wood
May 24, 2022
Diane D. Wood, born Barbera Diane Deardorf, passed away on May 24, 2022, in Mount Pleasant, SC at the age of 90. She was the first daughter of Porter and Bess Deardorf. She married the love of her life, George Wood II, now deceased, in 1954.
She is survived by their two children Glenn Wood and Susan Diane Wood. She...
Frances Elizabeth Gray Wright
May 24, 2022
Frances Elizabeth (Gray) Wright of Goose Creek, SC died peacefully at home on Tuesday May 24. Born during the great depression in a humble town house in Baltimore, Maryland on September 7, 1932, she was just months shy of her 90th birthday. The second child of three for Naomi Elizabeth and George Sterling Gray. She was the last surviving member...
Linda Lou Kiser Byrd
May 24, 2022
Linda Lou Kiser Byrd, 83, was called home to her Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 in Goose Creek, South Carolina. She attended Landis High School in Kannapolis, North Carolina, where she met and married Clarence " Buddy " Byrd. Linda was an advocate for all of her loved ones. Her interest included painting, especially in oils, gardening, travel and...
Robert Lee Wellman, Sr.
May 24, 2022
Robert Lee Wellman Sr., 76 of Ladson, South Carolina, husband of Inez Wellman, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
Born on October 16, 1945 in Monaville, WV was a Son of the late Gleema Hensley Wellman and Paris Wellman.
Robert served two tours in Vietnam as a member of the United States Navy, Mekong Delta River Patrol. After...
Dr. Madhukar Bandisode
May 24, 2022
Dr. Madhukar S. Bandisode, age 84, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away on May 24, 2022 in Charleston, South Carolina, in the care of his family.
Born in India, Madhukar was a graduate of Grant Medical College, University of Bombay. He moved to the United States in 1971 to serve as a M.D. at the University of Alabama’s Medical Center. He...
Servando F. Bugarin
May 21, 2022
Servando F. Bugarin, 70, of Goose Creek, SC, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
Born on October 10, 1951 in Pangasinan, Philippines, son of the late Estila Frias Bugarin and the late Geronimo Bugarin.
As a retired lieutenant of the Philippine Air Force, he is known to be a strong, brave, and bold person. Driven by his desire...
Rosemary Jane Koch
May 20, 2022
Rosemary Jane Koch, 88 years old of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022.
Rosemary was born on May 11, 1934, in Wadena, Minnesota, to Leo and Rose Edinger.
Rosemary attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition in 1956. She married Ensign William A. Koch on February...
Robert Antoine Riols
May 18, 2022
Robert Antoine Riols, beloved husband, brother, son and uncle, entered into eternal rest May 18 in Bogot, Colombia. He will be remembered at a funeral Mass on June 4 at 11 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in West Ashley, with a private burial to follow. A Charleston native who graduated from Bishop England High School and Tulane University in...
Thomas Daly
May 17, 2022
Thomas Daly, 76, died on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on July 31, 1945 in Alton, IL, the son of Rosalind M. (Hohn) and Judge Anthony W. Daly. He attended St. Patrick’s School and SS Peter & Paul School in Alton and Bishop Dubourgh High in St. Louis,...
Ellsworth Weatherby, lll, M.D.
May 17, 2022
Dr. Ellsworth Weatherby, III, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his three children Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Ellsworth Weatherby, Jr. and Anne Marjorie Grigg Weatherby of Oreland. PA.
Ted was raised in Oreland, PA where he graduated from Springfield Township High School in Erdenheim, PA in 1967. He...
Ruby Rochelle Still
May 15, 2022
Ruby Rochelle Atkinson Still, 95 of North Charleston, SC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday night, May 15, 2022.
Ruby was born June 6, 1926 in Dalzell, SC. She was a daughter of the late Delipha Jane "Roberts" Atkinson and Isiah Hendricks Atkinson.
Ruby attended North Charleston High School and was a 1944 graduate. After...
James F. McRae
May 13, 2022
James Francis McRae, 87 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022.
He was born in Cambridge, MA on May 17, 1934, and was preceded in death by his parents, James R McRae and Margaret Ward McRae, brother, Alan McRae, and two sisters-Patricia Hannon and Mary Robinson.
Jim was very proud to have served in...

