Timothy Robert Merz
Dec 31, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we relate the passing of Timothy Robert Merz, who left us on December 31, 2023. Born in 1960, Timothy lived a full and meaningful life. His spirit and energy inspired many and his vivid memories will endure.
Tim loved his lifelong pursuits of finish carpentry, fishing, boating, golfing and musical hobbies as well. ...
Roberta Jean Burton
Dec 28, 2023
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John Timothy "Jack" Byrnes
Dec 27, 2023
John Timothy “Jack” Byrnes died peacefully at home on December 27, 2023, after a long illness.
Born in 1931, in Savannah, GA to the late John Timothy Byrnes and Mary Elizabeth Dwan Byrnes, Jack was reared on Tybee Island as the youngest of six children. A veteran of the US Navy, he served aboard the USS Essex during the Korean...
Anne R. Fleming
Dec 25, 2023
Anne Fleming, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2023, at the age of 93. Born on June 6, 1930, in Bristol, VA, Anne was the fifth child of Evelyn Craig Rosser and John Leon Rosser. She was preceded in death by her siblings John L. Rosser Jr., Paul Rosser, James Craig Rosser; daughters, Lisa...
Laura Waller Hawkins
Dec 25, 2023
Laura Waller Hawkins, 67, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023.
Born on January 27, 1956, in Groton, CT, raised in Charleston, SC, she was the daughter of the late Naomi M. Waller and the late Homer D. Waller.
Laura was a hardworking, dedicated Mother and Grandmother. She was a graduate of James Island High School....
Sandra Elizabeth Abel
Dec 24, 2023
Sandra Elizabeth Abel, 81 of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.Sandy was born on April 1, 1942, in Viola, Wisconsin, and was the daughter of the late Delores Hilton (Wemmer) and Leonard Hilton.Sandy’s life was full of laughter and adventure. She spent much of her upbringing on her family’s farm in...
Ernest Lee Richards
Dec 24, 2023
Mr. Ernest Lee Richards, age 74, passed peacefully from this life into eternal rest on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
Ernest was born in Bristol, VA on October 14, 1949, to Clyde and Anna Mae Richards. He was the youngest of four children. Ernest married Alice Loraine Allison of Bristol, TN on August 29, 1970, in Bristol, TN.
He was preceded...
Terri Gorin
Dec 23, 2023
Terri Ann Gorin, 60, of Reevesville, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Roper Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
She was born on April 9,1963 in Evreux, France, daughter of the late Msgt. Joseph Gorin, Jr. and Cleda (Keys) Gorin.
Terri graduated from Hanahan High School in 1981. She received her Histotechnology Certificate and her Bachelor of Science...
Gregg Patrick Mitchum
Dec 23, 2023
Mr. Gregg Patrick Mitchum, 61 of West Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023.
Born in Augusta, GA, on December 8, 1962, he was a son of the late Alton Mitchum Sr. and Dora Bessinger Mitchum.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded death by his brothers, Alton Odell Jr., Clint Martin, Jerry Stewart, and Steve...
Joseph Carl Ward
Dec 23, 2023
Joseph Carl Ward, 84, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023.
Born on April 14, 1939 in Little River, SC, he was a son of the late Joseph and Eva Eula (Morse) Ward.
Joseph was a mortician and later retired from the State Ports Authority in Charleston, SC.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents.
Joseph...
Varnell Welch
Dec 23, 2023
Varnell is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Alma Nell Welch, as well as his parents, Morris Hunter Welch and Lenora Beard Welch and seven siblings. Varnell is survived by one sister, Lois Welch Dennis; brother, Lamar Welch (Mary Nell); his daughters, Vonda Welch Strickland (Doug) and Norena Welch; son, Kyle Welch (Pam); grandchildren: Justin Strickland, Kelsey...
Donna June Speaker
Dec 21, 2023
Donna June Hendershot Speaker passed away in her sleep at Somerby Retirement Community in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina on 21 December 2023.
Donna was 100 years old, and was born in Mounds, Oklahoma on 7 November 1923 to Leslie and Dorsa Hendershot. She graduated from High School and Secretarial School. During World War II, she did clerical work in the...
Thomas Calvin Bailey
Dec 21, 2023
An obituary will be published when it has been completed by the family.
Paul Michael Saucier
Dec 19, 2023
Paul Michael Saucier, 66, of McClellanville, SC, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
Born on June 29, 1957, in Lewiston, ME. He was a Son of the late Patricia Cupsie Hundzienski and Paul Saucier.
Paul graduated from Ringgold High School in Monongahela, PA. He was listed in “Who’s Who Publication” for outstanding academic high school students in the...
John Brendan Magee
Dec 18, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Brendan Magee announces that he has gone to be with the Lord. Born in Charleston, S.C., on July 31, 1998, Jake, as he was affectionately known, left us far too soon on December 18, 2023.The son of Ashley Lynn Agapion and Brendan Robert Magee, Jake graduated in 2017 from Charleston...
Harold Joseph Quinn Jr.
Dec 18, 2023
Harold Joseph Quinn, Jr. passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023, at the age of 91. He was born in Louisiana and was the oldest of three children of Dr. Harold and Mary Virginia Quinn. His early childhood involved many happy summers at Camp Mondamin in Western North Carolina. He graduated with honors from Shreveport's Jesuit St John's High School...
George Frederick Mappus
Dec 17, 2023
George "Fred" Frederick Mappus entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Mr. Mappus was born on March 30, 1935, in Charleston, SC, a son of the late T.W. Mappus and Hermine Rosebrock Mappus, both of Charleston, SC.
Mr. Mappus was a graduate of St. Andrew's High School and Trident Technical College. He served on both Reserve and Active...
Deborah Jones-Sueverkruepp
Dec 17, 2023
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Donnie Ray Prevatte
Dec 17, 2023
Donnie Ray Prevatte, 74 of Wilmington, NC, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Born on November 4, 1949, in Fort Bragg, NC, Donnie was the son of the late Ethel Johnson Prevatte and Harley Prevatt.
He grew up in St. Pauls, NC and graduated from...
Virginia L. Worthington
Dec 17, 2023
Virginia LaVone Richardson Worthington, 78, of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed gently to life eternal on Sunday, December 17, 2023, the result of an accidental fall. Born on December 8, 1945, Little Rock, AR, to Bernice Joiner Richardson and LaMoyne Richardson, she grew up inKnoxville, TN, and graduated from West Fulton High School, Atlanta, GA.
She met her soulmate, Calvin (Cal)...