Obituaries

Apr 25, 2023

Wayne earned an MBA with the help of the US Airforce where he served as a code-breaker and Bulgarian linguist, sang in his first a cappella quartet, and has maintained friendships with his fellow linguists for 60 years.

Wayne has always sung, lending his tenor voice to solos, quartets, and choral groups. His proudest accomplishments were singing with a quartet...

Apr 23, 2023

Lieutenant Colonel Larry L. Shoffner (USAF, Ret.) of Charleston passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023.

Larry is survived by his wife of 51 years, Deirdre A. Keenan Shoffner: son, Brian P. Shoffner of Fort Myers, Florida; daughter, Erin K Shoffner of Charleston; and his sister Paula B. Shoffner of Birchwood, Tennessee.

Lt. Col. Shoffner grew up in Kansas...

Apr 21, 2023

Ms Lynn E McCauley, 70 of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. 

Born on May 30, 1952 in West Orange, NJ, Lynn was a Daughter of the late Doris Gianoulis (Horn) and James Gianoulis. 

Lynn graduated nursing school, worked several years at Dover General Hospital in Dover, NJ, and worked at Shoprite for many years...

Apr 21, 2023

Kyle Dempsay Hauff, 33 of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Born on November 7, 1989 in New London, CT, Kyle was a son of Bill and Pamela Hauff.

Kyle graduated from Stratford High School in 2008, and later graduated with a degree in culinary arts. He went on to cook at several lowcountry restaurants.

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Apr 19, 2023

Cleta P Null, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at her daughter's home in Moncks Corner, SC. She was a lifelong resident of the St. Louis, Missouri area.

Born on October 25, 1934 in St Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Irma Gulley.

She was united in marriage to Charles A. (Chuck)...

Apr 18, 2023

Virginia Bustos, 99 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Born on February 13, 1924 in Newport News, VA was a Daughter of the late Ethel Nelson (Barber) and Lester Nelson.

She is survived by her sons Jesse Bustos-Nelson and Joe Bustos Jr (Kathy), grandchildren Kelly Ellsworth and Brian Bustos, great-grandchildren, Nathan Ellsworth and William Joseph...

Apr 16, 2023

Bobbie Leroy Glisson, 92 of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at The Villages of Summerville. 

Born on July 12, 1930 in Durham, NC he was a son of the late Cleo Branch and Ressie Glisson. 

Bob retired from the Air Force and Air National Guard as a Master Sergeant. He loved flying and flew his...

Apr 15, 2023

With profound sadness, the family of Elena Fernandez Carter announces her passing on April, 15, 2023 at the age of 69. She passed away peacefully with loved ones at her side. Her kindness, generosity, dedication and concern for others were present to the very end.

Elena was born to Jose Miguel Fernandez and Reina (Rodriguez) Fernandez in Matanzas, Cuba on...

Apr 15, 2023

Apr 13, 2023

Colleen Ellen Griffin passed away on April 13, 2023 at the age of 89. She was born in Belle  Plaine, KS and had lived in Wichita, KS; Denver, CO; Lamar, CO; Wellsboro, PA; Wellington, KS; Arden, NC; Pittsford, NY and resided on Isle Of Palms, SC at the time of her death.

Colleen is survived by her two daughters; Malia...

Apr 12, 2023

John Ferreira, 86 of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Born on June 24, 1936 in Sopo, Portugal, was a Son of the late Laura Ferreira (Postico) and Jose Ferreira.

John was a man of great faith, a person who always worked hard, and dedicated his life to providing for his family. He gave to...

Apr 11, 2023

It is with great pleasure that we announce the renewal of vows between Debra C. Hunter and her loving husband Gary O. Hunter.  Gary has been preparing this ceremony for nearly thirteen years.  This event took place in Heaven on the eleventh day of April, 2023. 

Our Heavenly Father officiated the reunion.  The music, performed by a heavenly choir...

Apr 8, 2023

William Clayton "Trout" Brooks, 64 of Ravenel, SC, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Born on September 16, 1958, in Stockton, CA, he was a son of the late Marlene Bacon Brooks and Albert Edwin Brooks, Jr.

Bill was honorably discharged from the Navy, having served on the USS Orion and USS Hunley submarine tenders before settling in Charleston. ...

Apr 6, 2023

Christopher William DiGirolomo was born October 13, 1966, in Queens, New York to the late Joseph Michael and Carolyn Nash DiGirolomo.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 23, in the Chapel at McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, State St, 200 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169. A reception will follow in the visitation wing

Christopher...

Apr 6, 2023

Georgeann Kivett Pace, age 95 formerly of Asheboro, passed away peacefully at her son’s home on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in West Columbia, SC. Georgeann was born on February 2, 1928 in Staunton, VA, the daughter of the late George C. Kivett and Rose Elliott Kivett of Asheboro. She graduated from Asheboro High School and attended Guilford College several years....

Apr 5, 2023

Apr 4, 2023

Barbara Anderson Gates, 87, passed away in Charleston, SC on Tuesday, April 4th 2023, surrounded by love and her family.  She was born March 9th 1936 in Chicago IL, the daughter of Harry E. and Martha (Scranton) Anderson. 

Barb was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Gates III. ...

Apr 4, 2023

Stephen Wayne Greer, 66 of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 while under hospice care at his daughter’s home in Charleston, South Carolina.

He was born on April 10, 1956 in Bloomington, IN. Stephen was a son of the late Terrance Ann Greer (Armstrong) and Donald Wayne Greer.

Stephen is proceeded in death by his...

Apr 3, 2023

Esther Ann Rodgers Chaplin, 97, of Rantowles, South Carolina, widow of the late Arthur “Sleepy” DeLancy Chaplin, Sr., entered into eternal rest Monday, April 3, 2023. Esther Ann was born October 23, 1925, in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of the late James Rufus Rodgers and the late Gladys Rodgers Goodwin. She was predeceased by her sisters: Lillian Baldwin (Laurie), Sissy...

Apr 3, 2023

Isaac Franklin "Frank" Jackson of Charleston, South Carolina, born December 15, 1945, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 3, 2023, at the age of 78.

Frank was born in Gaffney, South Carolina to the late Isaac H. “Ike” Jackson and Frances Virginia Welchel Jackson. Frank retired from Duke Energy and was a member of Southside Baptist...