Obituaries

Sep 16, 2021

Dr. Joy Brokes, 77, of Mount Pleasant, SC, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 16, 2021, following a brief but valiant battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of nearly 50 years, Aladar J. Brokes. Born on November 15, 1943 in Natick, MA, Joy was a daughter of the late Guy Henry Cunningham and...

Sep 15, 2021

Anne Marie Wilson, 64, of Daniel Island, SC, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Born on September 11, 1957 in Fort Belvoir, VA, Anne was a daughter of the late Harry Stephan Wilson and Nancy Redford Wilson. Anne graduated with her BSN in nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina. Anne is survived by four sisters...

Sep 15, 2021

Wilburn Benjamin Wells Jr. (Ben), 60, went home to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in Charleston, S.C. Ben was born March 14, 1961 in Waynesville, NC to Flora (Jones) Wells and the late Wilburn Benjamin Wells, Sr.. Ben was a 1979 graduate of Enka High School where he wrestled for 4 years. Ben's legacy...

Sep 14, 2021

James "Patrick" Portune, Jr., 49 years old, of Johns Island, husband of Nicole Kansas, entered into eternal rest on September 14, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born on March 7, 1972, in Savannah, GA, Patrick was the son of Linda Portune and James Patrick Portune, Sr., and the stepson of August Bretton. Patrick loved nothing more than enjoying the company...

Sep 14, 2021

After 104 years, 9 months and 14 days, the good Lord called Helen Dorothy McCoy home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, J. Joseph McCoy, M.D. and a daughter, Sharon Marie McCoy. Helen McCoy of Summerville, South Carolina, formerly Charleston, South Carolina, died in her sleep, very peacefully and surrounded by her family. She was...

Sep 12, 2021

Eric Lee Bonam, 45, of Hollywood, SC, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 12, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born on December 08, 1975 in Pensacola, FL, Eric was a son of Gary Lee Bonam and Susan Kay Starks Bonam. He was a beloved brother to David (Lindsay) Bonam and Laura (JP) Polson and a proud uncle to Dexter,...

Sep 11, 2021

Linda D Ward, 70, of Moncks Corner, SC, wife to Charles Ward of 54 years, formerly a Supervisor with Captain D's Restaurant, entered into eternal rest on September 11, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 29, 1950 in Moncks Corner, SC, Linda was a daughter of the late Alejandro Domingo and Annie Dangerfield Domingo. She was preceded...

Sep 10, 2021

Earline Williams 77, of Ladson wife to Winston L. Williams of 56 years, entered into eternal rest on September 10, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born on March 23,1944 in Mobile, Alabama, Earline was the daughter of the late Phillip and Ora Mae Spears. Earline was an Easter Star, a member of the Lady Knights of Peter Claver Council 284,...

Sep 9, 2021

Kristen Lynn Huckstep, 41, of Goose Creek, SC, wife to Brannon Huckstep, entered into eternal rest on September 9, 2021. Born on November 3, 1979 in North Charleston, SC, Kristen was a daughter of Gary and Kathleen McCulloch. Kristen married her high school sweetheart and took on being a military wife after graduating Goose Creek High School. She went on...

Sep 8, 2021

Maureen Elizabeth Westray of Lambertville, New Jersey, daughter of Richard Garley Westray and Roslyn Marie Westray passed away peacefully at home with family at her side on September 8, 2021. Maureen was born at Southside Hospital, Bay Shore, New York on June 16, 1955. She attended local public schools and graduated from Connetquot High School. She lived in Bohemia, New...

Sep 8, 2021

Sep 6, 2021

Ms. Gina Rena Davis (Cress), 49, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, passed away on Monday, September 6th, 2021, suddenly. Ms. Davis was born in Athens, GA on March 16th, 1972, the daughter of the late James Melvin Cress. She was a Real Estate Agent and Flight Attendant. She was a local to every town that knew her and a soul that...

Sep 6, 2021

Dennis Abrugar Yangco, 48, of Malabar, Florida husband to Lilybelle Ednacot Yangco of 24 years entered into eternal rest on September 06, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 28, 1973 in Caloocan City, Philippines. Dennis is the son of Nazario Encarnacion Yangco, Sr and Cristeta Abrugar Yangco of Goose Creek, South Carolina. Dennis was a devoted family...

Sep 5, 2021

Genevieve (Gen) M. Newton, 91, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, Sept. 5th, 2021, at Savannah Grace Nursing home in Mt. Pleasant, SC. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Clarence (Squirt) A. Newton in 2007 and son, Thomas A. Newton in 2016. Genevieve was born and raised in Niagara,...

Sep 4, 2021

Karen Bolchoz Ferguson, 60, of Mount Pleasant, SC, wife to Lonnie Greene Ferguson III, entered eternal rest on September 4, 2021. Karen was born on November 23, 1960, in Charleston, South Carolina, the daughter of Ruford Joseph Bolchoz and Margaret Budds Bolchoz. Karen graduated from Bishop England High School in 1979. Immediately upon graduation, she began a lifelong career in...

Sep 4, 2021

Mary "Punkin" Annette Janes, 75, of Cross, SC, long time partner of Phillip "Curly" Madray, went to be with the Lord on September 4th, 2021. Mary was born on April 8th, 1946. She loved life and those that fulfilled the happiness within her heart. Her heart was fulfilled the most when all her family was together. She was preceded in...

Sep 2, 2021

George Augustus Spanos, 77, beloved husband and father went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 2, 2021. George was born in Sewickley, PA and was the son of the late Augustus and Stella Spanos. He is survived by his wife Fifi Spanos; son Louis Spanos; sisters Cathy Deering, Olga Ellsworth; two brothers Greg Spanos, Augustus Spanos; daughter-in-laws Timme...

Sep 1, 2021

Benjamin Franklin (Frank) Bloomingburg, 82 of Mt Pleasant, SC, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, September 1,2021. He grew up on Sullivan's Island and graduated from his beloved Citadel in 1961. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sherrell (Sherry) Hoppmann Bloomingburg of Mt Pleasant, SC ; three children; Cynthia B Peeples (Boyd) of Mt Pleasant, SC, Richard...

Aug 30, 2021

Paula Elizabeth Schaefer, 54, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. Paula was born February 1, 1967, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and was the daughter of the late Paul Moore and Betty Jane Hanlon. Taken too soon, she leaves behind a piece of her with her beautiful family in which she was entirely devoted. Paula...

Aug 29, 2021

Samuel Stewart Small, 66, of McClellanville, SC, entered into eternal rest on August 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 19, 1955 in Charleston, SC; Sammy was a son of the late Wilson Walker Small and Betty Stewart Small. Sammy loved fishing and being outdoors. He treasured his time with his children, his constant companion, Tucker and...