Obituaries

Apr 28, 2021

Lee Alvin "Al" Sampson, 80, of Orlando, Florida, husband to Mayette Sampson of 50 years, entered into eternal rest on April 28, 2021, surrounded by his family.   Born on December 19, 1940 in Midville, Georgia, Lee was a son of the late Ben Sampson and Pauline Newsome.  Lee led a very fulfilling life, inspiring those around him to do...

Apr 27, 2021

Nancy Sue (Susie) Hiott, 77, of James Island SC, entered into eternal rest on April 27, 2021. Susie was born in Rome, Georgia, on October 11, 1943, and graduated from West Rome High School in 1961. Soon after marrying, she moved to Charleston, where she helped her husband, Harold, run a camera business and they raised their two sons. Susie...

Apr 27, 2021

Karen Phyllis Buchanan, 71, of Goose Creek, entered into eternal rest on April 27, 2021, with her daughter Tami at her side. Born on September 07, 1949 in Gastonia, Karen was a daughter of the late Winford Pendleton Buchanan and Jewell Marie Buchanan as well as her brother Robert Frank Buchanan. Karen, accomplished so many things in her 71 years....

Apr 27, 2021

An obituary honoring Barbara's life will be published shortly.

Apr 25, 2021

Irene Mary Link, 93, of Summerville SC , previously of Cape May, NJ and wife to the late Andrew Francis Link of Cape May, NJ entered into eternal rest on April 25, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born on November 21, 1927 in Philadelphia, Irene was daughter of the late Francis DiRago and Laura Mae DiRago and sister to Doris...

Apr 25, 2021

Richard Frank Trio, Jr., of Awendaw, SC, entered into eternal rest on April 25, 2021 at the age of 58. Born on January 16, 1963 in Youngstown, OH, Richard was the son of Donna Smuk Trio and the late Richard Frank Trio, Sr. Richard was a natural born salesman.  His charm and charisma made him a success at selling anything -  from...

Apr 24, 2021

It is with devastating sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our son, Gabriel Zacary Sparks Rodrigo, age 21, on Saturday, April 24th, 2021. Gabriel was born on May 12, 1999, and was raised in Charleston, SC. Gabriel's words and deeds reflected his intense love for his family and far too many friends to number. He never met a...

Apr 23, 2021

Lorrie J Mulcahy, 61, of North Charleston, wife to Joseph K Mulcahy, entered into eternal rest on April 23, 2021. Born on December 10, 1959 in Syracuse, New York, Lorrie was a daughter of Paul Schilling and the late Joanne Hurst Schilling. A full obituary is to follow shortly. Thank you for your patience. The family will receive friends on...

Apr 21, 2021

Judith Johnson Lumpkins, 78, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on April 21, 2021. Born on March 07, 1943 in Laurinburg, North Carolina, Judy was a daughter of the late Garrard and Virginia Johnson. Judy graduate from St. Mary's Academy in Amarillo, Texas, in 1961. She married Ben F. Lumpkins Jr. of Amarillo in November of 1961. Judy was a...

Apr 21, 2021

Janith Joann Hedrick, 82, of Mount Pleasant, SC; wife of John Thad Hedrick for 60 years, entered into eternal rest on April 21, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Jan was the glue that held her family together and provided for their needs during her entire life. Born on September 3,1938 in Paradise, Kansas, Jan was the daughter of the...

Apr 21, 2021

Apr 20, 2021

Edward Earl Ledford, 84, of Charleston, SC, husband to Jillanna Jackson Ledford of 25 years, entered into eternal rest on April 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 4, 1936, in Kings Mountain, NC, Ed was a son of the late William Irvin Ledford and Ruth Hinson Ledford. Edward graduated from Kings Mountain High School and during...

Apr 20, 2021

Kevin Sean Brock, 50, of Mount Pleasant, SC entered into eternal rest on April 20, 2021. Born on May 12, 1970 in Norfolk, VA, Kevin was the adopted son of Mary Elizabeth Brock and the late Charles Francis (Skip) Brock. As the son of an active duty Navy family, Kevin lived in Norfolk, VA, several locations in Japan, the San...

Apr 19, 2021

Ralph Anthony Riols, Jr., 77, of Mount Pleasant, SC entered into eternal rest on April 19, 2021. Born on November 27, 1943 in Charleston, SC, Ralph was a son of the late Ralph Anthony Riols and Nora Riols. Ralph graduated from Bishop England High School in 1961. He worked at the Charleston Naval Shipyard and SPAWAR until he retired in...

Apr 19, 2021

Heather Hunt Gilden, 85, of Kiawah Island, SC entered into eternal rest on April 19, 2021. Born on February 29, 1936 in Port Townsend, Heather was the daughter of the late Gordon Trim Hunt and Pauline Ritter Hunt. She had one brother, the late Gordon Hunt. She grew up in Chimacum, WA, lived in Phoenix, Arizona, Seattle, Washington and Port...

Apr 17, 2021

Karen O’Neill Velasquez, 57, wife of Jay Velasquez, peacefully let go of the hand of her beloved husband Jay and stepped into the embrace of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 17, 2021. Karen, the daughter of Anne O’Neill and Ed O’Neill, was born in San Jose, CA but grew up in Vienna, VA. where she graduated from Madison High...

Apr 17, 2021

Xavier Orozco, 73, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Xavier was born on February 16, 1948 in Los Angeles, California to Jose Acuna and Maria Luisa (Pimienta) Orozco. Xavier proudly served in the United States Army in Korea and was honorably discharged. After graduating from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, he passed...

Apr 16, 2021

Darrell Junior Begley, 80, of Charleston, predeceased by his wife Ola Faye Begley on May 4, 2018, entered into eternal rest on April 16, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born on April 11, 1941 in Hyden, KY, Darrell was a son of the late Anna Mae Colson and Jesse Begley. Darrell was an amazing musician and worked as an engineer...

Apr 15, 2021

Stephen Anthony Castellucci, 62, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, husband of 32 years to Cheryl Jarrett Castellucci, entered eternal rest on April 15, 2021, surrounded by his wife and son. Born on September 07, 1958 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Stephen was the youngest child of the late Peter Joseph Castellucci and Josephine Dolores Cirucci Castellucci. Stephen quickly learned the meaning of...

Apr 15, 2021

Ernest "Ernie" Wade Williams, 89, of Charleston, SC, married to Lea (Bailey) Williams 37 years, went to be with Jesus on April 15, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born on November 1, 1931 in Memphis, TX, Ernie was a son of the late Jim Williams and Dee Williams. Ernie was a member of Coastal Light Baptist Church since moving to...