Ernestine "Tina" Copeland Viars

Ernestine "Tina" Copeland Viars

Jul 27, 2023

Ernestine "Tina" Copeland Viars, 87, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. 

Born on August 3, 1935 in Lee County, SC, she was  the daughter of the late Lonnie M. Copeland and the late Lucille Peebles Copeland. 

Ernestine graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1954. She worked for Harvin packing Co. as an office manager in her...

Coyt Daniel Cochran, Jr.

Coyt Daniel Cochran, Jr.

Jul 26, 2023

Coyt Daniel Cochran, Jr., of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

 

Coyt proudly served as a Sergeant in the United States Army. A man of many hobbies, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing poker, and bowling. Among those many hobbies, bowling was his best, as he was awarded many trophies for his skillset. He was a die-hard New...

Brenda Gantt Cooper

Brenda Gantt Cooper

Jul 25, 2023

 

Polly" Brenda Gantt Cooper, 81, of Wagener residing in Charleston gained her eternal life on July 25, 2023.

Born December 6, 1941 to the late Frank and Sina Gantt.

Polly was a retired nurse of 35 years. She was a proud member of Seivern Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending her time coloring and gardening. She has always loved spending...

Benjamin “Tommy” Jones

Benjamin “Tommy” Jones

Jul 25, 2023

Benjamin “Tommy” Jones, 77, of Chapin, SC peacefully passed away on July 25, 2023 surrounded by his high school sweetheart, Janice, and his three daughters.  

Tommy was born on June 21, 1946, in Kinston, NC where he attended high school at Grainger High School and joined the Army Reserves for 6 years. He then moved on to 50+ years in the Consumer Finance...

Edward Homer Vance

Edward Homer Vance

Jul 22, 2023

Edward Homer Vance, 76 of Ladson, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at theLowcountry Community Hospice House.

Edward was born on May 29, 1947 in Glace, WV and was the son of Marion Vance (Hoskins) and AndrewVance.

Edward is preceded in death by sisters Sylvia Heist and Susan McGee and brother Maynard Vance

He was a...

Samuel Mason Williams

Samuel Mason Williams

Jul 22, 2023

Samuel Mason Williams of Isle of Palms, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, July 22 at theage of 88. He was married to the late Nancy Clarke Williams and is survived by his children,Mark Harrison Williams and Karla Elizabeth Crawford (Geddings). He was known and loved as“Papa” and is survived by his six grandchildren, Brig Brannon, Rucker Brannon, GeddingsCrawford III,...

Anna "Ann" Marie Gerken

Anna "Ann" Marie Gerken

Jul 21, 2023

 

Anna "Ann" Marie Gerken passed away on July 21, 2023, in Charleston, SC; she was 79. 

Ann was born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 14, 1944, to her parents Gertrude and Albert Leitgeb and grew up with her siblings, Barbara, Donald and Mary. 

After high school she moved to Washington DC where she worked for the FBI and the...

Larry Allen Bennett

Larry Allen Bennett

Jul 20, 2023

Larry Allen Bennett, 73, of West Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Born on August 1, 1949 in Savannah, GA he was the son of the late Sarah Bennett (Denmark) and Doc Bennett.Larry was a Vietnam Era Vet and served as an Army Cook. Following his service he continued as a chef working at numerous resorts,...

Karen Sabine Majors

Karen Sabine Majors

Jul 20, 2023

Karen Sabine Majors, 66, of Summerville, SC, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

Born on April 28, 1957 in Kirkwood, MO, she was a daughter of the late Phyllis Aamodt Sabine and JohnSabine.

Karen worked as a Certified Medical Coder and Trainer at the Medical University of South Carolina for over 30 years. Her biggest love was her family,...

Bob Randall Chaplin

Bob Randall Chaplin

Jul 19, 2023

Bob Randall Chaplin, 52 of Ravenel, SC, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Born on July 22, 1970 in Charleston, SC, he was a son of Betty Driggers Chaplin and the late Glenn Chaplin.

Bob loved his wife, Celeste, dearly and he will be missed greatly. He loved to operate heavy equipment, doing wood working and hanging out with...

Joseph Francis Ferri, Jr.

Joseph Francis Ferri, Jr.

Jul 18, 2023

 

Joseph Francis Ferri, Jr., known to most as Joey, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the age of 69. Joey was born in Charleston on December 7, 1953, the first child of Joseph, Sr., and Catherine “Mickey” Bozzelli Ferri. His death follows a lengthy battle of over five years with advanced prostate cancer.

Joey...

Braden Edward (Brady) Lee

Braden Edward (Brady) Lee

Jul 18, 2023

Braden Edward (Brady) Lee, 16, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Brady was a force of life—literally. Ushered in on May the 4, 2007 he was a funny, sweet, and kind soul. Brady loved baseball from an early age and also loved cheering on his Clemson Tigers (in a house divided!) and the Pittsburgh...

Arkina Koenig

Arkina Koenig

Jul 17, 2023

Arkina M. Koenig, 95, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 17, 2023.

She was born on 5/27/1928, in Procida, Italy to the late Michele Monte and Annunziata Maurello.  At the age of 8, the family moved and made their home in Naples, Italy.

After completing school in Naples, she was united in holy matrimony on December...

Mildred "Millie" Earle Geer

Mildred "Millie" Earle Geer

Jul 16, 2023

Mildred "Millie" E. Geer, beloved wife of Frederick J. Geer entered the gates of Heaven to join our Heavenly Father on July 16, 2023.

Millie was born on June 6, 1940, a daughter of the late Roy E. Garner and Florine Hill Garner.

Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Claudia Garner, brother, Harry...

Barbara Marjorie McCann

Barbara Marjorie McCann

Jul 16, 2023

Following a brave battle with cancer, Barbara Marjorie McCann, 70, of Kiawah Island, SC, died Sunday, July 16, 2023, surrounded by her family.Born in Rockville Centre, New York, she is the daughter of the late William and Johanna Grim. Taking after her father who was a builder, Barbara was a Certified General Appraiser for many years in both Pennsylvania and...

William Edward Pitchers, Sr.

William Edward Pitchers, Sr.

Jul 15, 2023

 

William Edward Pitchers, Sr., 78 of Summerville, SC, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023.Born on April 13, 1945 in Evansville, IN, he was the son of Ethel LeMon Pitchers and Pearly Pitchers.Bill, as he was called, was a retired Structure Repair Specialist out of the United States Air Force, which he was proud to have served.  He loved to...

Jane W Leonard

Jane W Leonard

Jul 15, 2023

 

Jane W Leonard, 74 of Goose Creek, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023. 

Jane Leonard, born on September 6, 1948, in Spartanburg, SC, brought warmth and joy into the lives of those around her. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Robert W. and Madolyn Leonard. She was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, class...

Bendt Per Themstrup

Bendt Per Themstrup

Jul 14, 2023

Bendt Per Themstrup, 81 of Seabrook Island, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Born on October 19, 1941, in Gentofte, Denmark, Bendt was the son of the late Ruth and Jorgen Themstrup. Bendt is well loved and known throughout the world. He began selling insurance at 16, then got an associate degree in business. After that, he...

Rosa Maria Barron

Rosa Maria Barron

Jul 14, 2023

Rosa Maria Barron (nee Salas), 79, of Summerville, wife of the late David L. Barron of 52 years, entered into eternal rest at home, surrounded by her loving family, on July 14, 2023.Born on February 1, 1944, in Laredo, Texas, Rosa was a daughter of the late Julia Salas.

Rosa was a loving wife, proud mother, doting grandmother, and longtime...

Marshall Woolridge

Marshall Woolridge

Jul 13, 2023

Marshall Lee Woolridge, 76 of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023. 

Born on June 3, 1947 in Clearfield, PA, he was a son of the late Betty (Green) Woolridge.

Marshall was a loving husband and father. He loved working as an electrician knowing that he was providing for his family. He was a member of the...