Obituaries

Apr 17, 2017

Apr 17, 2017

Barbara Sparks Lawing, age 62, of Summerville, South Carolina passed away on April 17, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. The relatives and friends of Barbara Lawing are invited to attend her Celebration of Life at 2:00 PM on Saturday April 29, 2017 in the McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414. The family will receive...

Apr 16, 2017

Amy Jo Myers, 44, of Charleston, SC entered into the presence of her Savior, Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was born on January 14, 1973 in Canton, Ohio to Rev. Thomas and Linda (Gibson) Myers. Amy graduated class Valedictorian and Summa Cum Laude from St. Leo College, and pursued a career as a Commercial Real Estate Broker. She enjoyed cooking,...

Apr 15, 2017

Frank L. Leyh, Jr., 73, of the Isle of Palms, SC passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017. He was a son of the late Loretta G. Leyh and Frank L. Leyh, Sr. Frankie worked in the food and service industry and stock trading. His favorite pastimes were being on the water, fishing and taking care of his beloved cat,...

Apr 14, 2017

Sedgwick Lewis Simons, 90, of Mount Pleasant , South Carolina died April 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife Caroline, and is survived by sons Sedgwick and William, their spouses Dana and Gabriela, grandchildren William, Caroline, Virginia, and Amy, and great grandchildren Ryan and William. Sedgwick was a navy veteran and graduate of Sewanee University. He loved...

Apr 11, 2017

Kellie F. Baker, 57, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 She was born on November 24, 1959 in Bethesda, Maryland to the late John and Fennetta (Carter) Baker. Kellie attended Charleston Southern University, enjoyed walks on the beach, cooking and spending time with her family. Her family will remember her as a loving...

Apr 9, 2017

Smiley P Kizer Harmon, 80, of Summerville, South Carolina went home to be with the Lord, Sunday April 9, 2017. Smiley was born September 22, 1936 in Rock Hill South Carolina, daughter of the late Crawford Pratt and the late Jane Neely Pratt. She was a dedicated teacher for many years in the Moncks Corner area. Smiley had a huge...

Apr 7, 2017

A memorial service will be held in Virginia at a later date.

Apr 6, 2017

Margaret McInnes Meynardie, 98, died peacefully Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community where she had been a resident for 17 years. Born May 23, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Frank W. McInnes, Sr. and Elizabeth Collins McInnes of Charleston, SC. She is survived by her son: James W. (Bill) Meynardie and his wife Preston...

Apr 6, 2017

Robert Harold Ashe, 77, of Ladson, died, Thursday, April 6, 2017. Born in Haywood County, NC, he was the son of late Roy and Ethel Cogdill Ashe and husband to Linda Sexton Ashe. Robert was a United States Navy Veteran and also worked as a North Carolina State Trooper. Eventually making Charleston his home, he worked as a Civil Engineer...

Apr 2, 2017

Phillip E. Euper, 74, of North Charleston, passed away April 2, 2017. Born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Phillip and Lola Euper. Phillip joined the United States Navy and served his country for twenty eight years, retired as a Master Chief. After his service in the Navy, he went on to work in the...

Mar 30, 2017

Herbert Lisle Rives, Jr., son of the late Mr. Herbert Lisle Rives, Sr., and Mrs. Bessie Roberson Rives, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 30, 2017. He was 94. Throughout his life, Mr. Rives retained the heart of a young man, his spirit unbroken by age. He adventured across the globe, and his excitement and wonder for the...

Mar 28, 2017

Edward Francis Anderson, 71, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was born on August 10, 1945 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, son of the late Anna Barber Anderson and the late Robert Anderson. Ed graduated from Rhema Bible College in Tulsa, OK, and attended East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania. He was a Vietnam veteran, serving...

Mar 27, 2017

Laura P. Renneker, 94, of Mt. Pleasant, SC entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 27, 2017. She was born on July 19, 1922 in Greenville, South Carolina to the late John Richards and Annie B Plowden. Laura and her family moved to Orangeburg SC where she attended high school, and then moving to Mt Pleasant upon her graduation. In...

Mar 26, 2017

Michael Riedel, 58, of Charleston, passed away on March 26, 2017. Michael was born on May 17, 1958 in Washington, DC to Philip Riedel Sr. and Patricia Curtis Riedel. He was an avid sports fan, loved classic cars, especially fastbacks and Mustangs. He enjoyed fishing and hunting outdoors with his boys. He had a strong love for the water and...

Mar 24, 2017

Richard Ashby Farrier, Jr., 58, of Charleston, South Carolina died Friday March 24, 2017. He was born on January 29, 1959 in Staunton, Virginia to the late Richard Ashby Farrier and Kitty Byrne Farrier. Richard graduated from The Citadel (1981) with a B.A. in history. He played offensive tackle and was a captain of the football team. He earned first-team...

Mar 23, 2017

Mar 23, 2017

Roger Leonard Burriss, 62, of Summerville, passed away March 23, 2017. Born in Harve Grace, MD, he was the son of the late Rhudell Burriss and Eleanor Louise Hoskins and husband to ShirleyVelasquez Burriss. Roger served his country for twenty three years in the United States Navy, retiring as an Engineman Chief Petty Officer. He went on to work as...

Mar 18, 2017

Michael Austin Moody, 20, of Charleston, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017. He was born on May 22, 1996 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of Michael Scott Moody and Charlye Rigsbee Gagnon. Austin graduated from Yamaha Marine School with a marine mechanic certification. He worked for Freeman Boatworks. Austin loved being outdoors. He enjoyed being on the...

Mar 18, 2017

Deborah L. (Baker) Masche, 65, of Mt. Pleasant passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 18, 2017 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Corpus Christi, TX on September 8, 1951, she was the daughter of the late John and Fannetta (Carter) Baker. Deborah was a graduate of Moultrie High School and Charleston Southern University...