Obituaries

May 28, 2024

Lucille Pugh, 88, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Born on July 22, 1935, in Albertsville, AL, she was the daughter of the late Azzie Wright Boyd and the late Richard Boyd.

Lucille was a devout Christian, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed the company of her friends and family, as well as Crimson Tide football and Elvis.

In addition...

May 27, 2024

James Francis “Jim” Britton passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at 81 years old.

Jim retired after a distinguished 29-year career in Nondestructive Testing at the Charleston Naval Shipyard.

Born in Charleston, SC, on September 28, 1942, he was the cherished son of Frances Malone Britton and William Joseph Britton Jr., both of whom passed away before him.

Throughout his life, Jim...

May 27, 2024

Frederick Robert Schmitt “Rick”,  84, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 27, 2024.

Born on September 9, 1939, in Rock Island, IL, he was the son of the late Dorothy Davidson Schmitt and the late George Schmitt.

Rick served in the US Navy for 10 years, and later started his career as an arson investigator for 33 years....

May 26, 2024

Ms. Alice Mary Boyle, 84 of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Born on April 20, 1940, in New York, NY, she was a daughter of the late John Boyle and Alice O'Connell Boyle.  Alice attended St. Vincent Nursing School in NY, and began her nursing career working in an Emergency Room in New Jersey....

May 25, 2024

Charles Kenneth Farrell, 84, of Goose Creek, SC passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Born on January 22, 1940 in Nashville, TN, he was the son of the late Kitty Ford Farrell and the late Charles Farrell. Charles was a collector of model trains, model airplanes, and model cars.  He was a paint contractor for many years.  He was a Sergeant...

May 24, 2024

On Friday, May 24, 2024, Jimmy Lee Dean, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior.  He was 85 years young and lived in Moncks Corner, SC.Jimmy was born in Madisonville, TX on September 6, 1938 to David Forrest and Gertrude Hoke Dean.  He was preceded in death by his parents;...

May 24, 2024

May 23, 2024

Kenneth Lee Prater, Jr, 59, of Lexington, SC, husband of Jill Copeland Prater, passed away May 23, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born January 10, 1965 in Jacksonville, FL, he was the son of the late Joann Eleazer Fowler.

Ken’s love for firefighting and helping people started at an early age. He joined the Lexington County Fire Service as...

May 22, 2024

Bert Clifton (Cliff) Driggers, 43 of Ladson, SC passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.Born on September 24, 1980 in Charleston, SC was a Son of (the late) Kathleen Driggers Odom and John Cee Driggers.Tell us about Bert here - Cliff loved fishing, nature and animals, especially his dog Maggie.Bert is preceded in death by his brother Shawn Clinton Driggers.Bert...

May 22, 2024

John Raymond Leonard, 91 of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.Born on November 4, 1932, in Pleasant Mount, Pennsylvania, John was the son of the late John R. Leonard and Sadie O'Neill Leonard. John, known as Jack by his friends and family, enlisted in the Air Force and served his Country for 27 years. During his military...

May 22, 2024

Douglas W. Berry of Charleston, SC passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.He was born on September 17, 1943, the son of Keith and Anna Berry and grew up in Valley Stream, NY.Doug loved sports and played football in high school and with the University of Arizona Wildcats. He received a BA in 1967 from Parsons College...

May 22, 2024

Theresa Ann Pop entered into eternal rest at her home on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.Born on June 16, 1939, to William Jasper Scarborough and Margarite Belding Scarborough, Theresa was a dedicated wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother. Being a native of Charleston, she enjoyed the Low-country life and raised her family here. Her work in the insurance industry was important to...

May 20, 2024

Jon Douglas Ratcliffe, 45, of Lexington, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024.Born on April 26, 1979 in Roanoke, VA, Jon was the son of Lucy Howard (Delito) and the late Jon Ratcliffe.Jonny served in the Marines, which filled him with immense pride. He opted for an early release to prioritize his role as a father to his...

May 20, 2024

Stacie Marie Brown, 49, of Hanahan, SC passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024. Born on March 11, 1975 in Monroe, NC she was the daughter of Barbara Blanchard and Samuel Wimberly. Stacie was a wonderful mother who loved spending time with her two daughters.  She enjoyed reading, going to concerts, and traveling, especially to theme parks.  Stacie had a wonderful sense...

May 19, 2024

Margaret “Peggy” Calhoun Sigmon, 73 of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. 

 

Born on April 5, 1951, in Charleston, SC, Peggy was a daughter of the late Rudgely and Margaret (Condon) Calhoun. 

 

Peggy served as a Charge Nurse for many years and then became a Hospice Nurse before her retirement. She loved being outdoors, collecting seashells and...

May 19, 2024

Ronel Kleinloog Gilich, 51 of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Born on May 11, 1973 in Pretoria, South Africa, Ronel was a daughter of Douwien (Oostenbrink) Kleinloog and Henk Nicolaas Kleinloog. Ronel is survived by her husband of 18 years, Wilfred Peter Gilich, son, Gustav Gilich and daughter, Anneke Gilich, her parents, Douwien (Oostenbrink)...

May 18, 2024

Dannie Joe Nicholson, 84, of East Flat Rock, NC passed away on May 18, 2024 in Goose Creek, SC. He was born on August 6, 1939.  Dannie, a retired Chief Petty Officer with the Navy from 1959 to 1979, served his country with honor and dedication.  After his military service he continued his career at the Charleston Naval Shipyard and Berkeley...

May 17, 2024

Gerald Bradley Hoffman, 75, was born on September 15, 1948, and passed away peacefully at MUSC in Columbia, SC on May 17, 2024. Gerald was a son of the late Brabham Hoffman Senior and Leila McCollum Hoffman. Gerald was a Bamberg Ehrhardt graduate, A Vietnam Army Veteran and attended Denmark technical college. He was employed at SC DOT before pursuing...

May 14, 2024

Virginia Dare Baker, widow of Paul Baker, died on Tuesday, May 14. She was 96 years old.Jenny was born on April 27, 1928 in Sugar Grove, Virginia. She is survived by her daughter Sandra Baker Fort, her son-in-law James Donald Fort Jr. (Don) and one grandson, James Donald Fort III (Donald), all of Charleston, SC.Graveside services will be held on...

May 14, 2024

Eric Christopher Hutson, 37, of Moncks Corner, SC passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.  He was born on June 1, 1986 in Atlanta, GA.  He was the son of Dale Barrineau Hutson and Thomas Hutson.Eric was a loving father, son, and brother.  He was outgoing and a friend to everyone, always there for those in need.  In his free...