Obituaries

Aug 6, 2019

Jack Dempsey McLeod, 83, of Ravenel passed away at home on August 6, 2019. He was born in Manning, South Carolina on March 22, 1936 and was the son of the late Gary McLeod and Jessie Geddings McLeod. He was preceded in death by a son, Chris McLeod, a sister, Uldine Rogers, and brothers, James McLeod, Charles McLeod, Gene McLeod,...

Aug 4, 2019

Ann Veronica Masche Duc, 88, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born on September 26, 1930 in Charleston, SC, daughter of the late Gertrude Veronica Groves and Emil L. Masche, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Thomas A. “Bo” Duc, Sr., her daughter, Sheri Ann Duc,...

Aug 2, 2019

Dedree "Dee" P. Owens, 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on August 2, 2019 at her home in Charleston, SC. Dedree was born on January 30, 1951 in Florence, SC, the daughter of the late Tolan P. and Hazel L. Plummer. She was a graduate of McClenaghan High School in Florence and Charleston Southern University. Dee worked as...

Aug 2, 2019

Aug 2, 2019

Christopher Scott Lewey, 46, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on August 2, 2019. He was born on November 20, 1972 in Washington, District of Columbia, son of Patricia Dougherty and Charles Lewey. Christopher was preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Lewey. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife Jennifer Lewey of 17 years, Charleston,...

Aug 1, 2019

Marcelle Langlois McComas, 91, of James Island, SC, widow of Jean William McComas, found eternal peace with God on August 1, 2019. Always gracious and kind, Marcelle was a devoted wife and mother, taking great pride in creating a loving home. She is survived by her only child, Claudette Coyer, two grandchildren, Darien Dommel and John Ruescher, three great grandchildren,...

Aug 1, 2019

John Henry Albers, 93, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on August 1, 2019. He was born on July 16, 1926 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of Madelene Schrage and John Albers. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Member of the Church of the Nativity for 54 years, member of VFW Post 445, member of Fleet Reserve...

Aug 1, 2019

Jul 31, 2019

Jean was born January 14, 1959 in Georgetown, South Carolina, daughter of the late William Eaddy Mercer, Sr. and Frances Lusk Mercer. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, George Kablick II; two sons, George (Pat) Kablick III and wife Meredith of Cheverly, Maryland, Stanley Kablick and wife Carah of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; daughter, Frances Keel and...

Jul 30, 2019

Jul 30, 2019

Darlene Shuler Stanek, 57, of Seabrook Island, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. She was born on March 30, 1962 in Orangeburg, SC, daughter of Jewel Lee Shuler and Bobby Ray Shuler. Darlene graduated from Clarendon Hall in Summerton, SC and Columbia Junior College. She is a member of Jerusalem UMC. She worked in cosmetics sales until her...

Jul 26, 2019

William Cecil (“Bill”) Jacques, 75, of Ravenel, South Carolina, passed away on July 26, 2019. He was born on September 18, 1943, in Charleston, South Carolina, son of Marguerite Whitson and Cecil Jacques. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother, Jimmy Jacques. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Petrina Ciuffo Jacques, of...

Jul 25, 2019

F. Nancy McCart was born in Philadelphia in 1931 and was the only daughter of Florence B. Miller and Walter H. McCart. She married George Roach in 1961 and later divorced in 1984. She is survived by several cousins and many friends. Nancy attended Pierce Junior College where she received an Associate’s Degree in business. For many years she worked...

Jul 23, 2019

William “Pete” Duncan, 91, of Charleston, SC passed away July 23, 2019. He was born on August 9, 1927 in Fairmont, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elsey and Viola Duncan and sisters, Sybil Flynn and Irene Cypert. Pete is survived by his wife of 66 years, Iris Duncan, daughter, Cheryl White (Carl), and sons Roy Duncan...

Jul 21, 2019

Francis Bernard Kerr, Jr, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2019 in Charleston, SC at the age of 69. He was born in Charleston on July 15, 1950 and is survived by his wife of 47 years, Charlene Margaret Cook. He was the son of the late Francis Bernard Kerr, Sr. and Evangeline Bouvette Kerr. He was the brother...

Jul 18, 2019

Betty J Holmes, 84, of Charleston, South Carolina, a Medical Clerk, passed away on July 18, 2019. She was born on October 3, 1934 in Lillington, North Carolina, daughter of Ruth Wilder and James Wilburn. Betty was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters; her parents. She is survived by her two children: Donald Michael and Barbara Jean...

Jul 16, 2019

Robert Benton Koon, 84, of North Charleston, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 He was born on January 18, 1935 in Ware Shoals, South Carolina, son of the late Eugenia Smith and the late Benjamin Koon. Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a huge NASCAR fan, but above all he loved spending time with his family. His...

Jul 15, 2019

Polly Jean Shilling (Simpson), age 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Monday, July 15, 2019. She was born on March 21, 1936, in Meadville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Arthur Simpson and Virginia Mae (Whitman) Simpson. She graduated from Meadville High School in 1954 and was a bookkeeper and office manager for many years. In 1989,...

Jul 15, 2019

Rosemary B. Schumann, 68, wife of Dale A. Schumann of Charleston, passed away Monday, 15 July 2019 at the Roper Hospice Cottage. She was born 23 August 1950, in Leonardtown, MD, the first child of the late Redman and Polly Bean. The oldest of nine children, Rosemary grew up quickly on her parent’s tobacco farm. As a child, she attended...

Jul 14, 2019

John “Jay” W. Brown, Jr, 81, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the Roper St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, SC following a long battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. He leaves his wife of...