Eddie Reynolds

Eddie Reynolds

2024

FCCM Command Master Chief Eddie Reynolds (ret) passed away Nov. 26 at his home in Ladson, SC after a long illness. He was the loving husband to his wife of 58 years, MaryJo (Cunliff) Reynolds.

He was born in Danville, VA, the youngest of nine children, and the last survivor of them. He joined the Navy at 18, working as a...

Ronald Arthur "Ron" Eckman, Sr.

Ronald Arthur "Ron" Eckman, Sr.

Nov 26, 2024

Ronald Arthur Eckman, Sr., 73, of New Kensington, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 in Charleston, South Carolina.

Born on January 7, 1951 in New Kensington, PA, Ron was a son of the late Gertrude Viola (Huffman) Eckman and Donald Eugene Eckman. He was also a devoted and loving father to daughter Lori and son Ron Jr., a proud...

William Blease Lattimore, Jr.

William Blease Lattimore, Jr.

Nov 25, 2024

Blease Lattimore, Jr., 82, died Monday, November 25, 2024. Born February 24, 1942, in St. Matthews at his  grandmother's home. He was a son of the late William Blease Lattimore, Sr. and Ruth Spigner Lattimore. He was a baptized member of Welcome Baptist Church in Pendleton. He worked in road construction his entire life and retired from the SCDOT.

He is...

Brenda DeGroff

Brenda DeGroff

Nov 25, 2024

Brenda Elaine DeGroff, 84, of Summerville, SC, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024.

Brenda was born on June 28,1940, in Syracuse, NY. She was preceded in life by her parents Lyle DeGroff, Ione Lamay Horton and her stepfather John Alson Horton, and her brother John L. DeGroff, Sr.

Brenda was a graduate of Syracuse Central High School in 1958. She worked in...

James Clayton Hudson III

James Clayton Hudson III

Nov 25, 2024

James Clayton Hudson III, 51, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024.

Born on November 14, 1973, in Florence, South Carolina, he was the son of (the late) Sherry Hudson (Hill) and James Clayton Hudson, Jr. 

James is survived by his loving wife Pamela Hudson, daughters, Rachel Hanke, Savannah Hudson, and Meredith Blackman, sons, Sawyer Hudson, Cooper Blackman,...

Major Ralph Stoney Bates, Sr., USMC, (Ret.)

Major Ralph Stoney Bates, Sr., USMC, (Ret.)

Nov 24, 2024

Ralph Stoney Bates, SR., 86, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on November 24, 2024. Born in Anniston, Alabama on June 26, 1938 to the late Myrtle Magdalene Traywick and Hubert Melvin Bates, Stoney was pre-deceased by his cherished bride of sixty-four years, Marine wife Linda "Lyn" Bates. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Bates (Vince Bambino).

Ralph Stoney...

Pamela S. Van Scoy

Pamela S. Van Scoy

Nov 24, 2024

Pamela S Van Scoy, 81, of Mount Pleasant, SC passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024.

Pamela was born on Sept 7, 1943 in Harrisville, WV, and was the daughter of (the late) Freda Burns Smith and Willard Smith.

Pam was a graduate of Fairmont State Teachers College with a degree in drama and English. She then went on to graduate from...

Linda Marie Frohlich

Linda Marie Frohlich

Nov 24, 2024

Linda Marie Frohlich, 83, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024.Born on December 14, 1940, in Madison County, NC, Linda was the daughter of the late Helen Trollinger Gorenflo and the late James Gorenflo.Born in Hot Springs, NC and eventually moved to Maryville, Tennessee. Linda was a 1962 graduate of the University of Tennessee's nursing program. Married...

Sue Johnson

Sue Johnson

Nov 21, 2024

Sue Johnson, 67 of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. 

Born on August 5, 1957, in Greenwood, SC, Sue was a daughter of the late Jeanette Johnson (Lynch) and Wellsman Johnson.

Sue attended Cambridge Academy from 5 th -12 th grade and furthered her education at Lander College where she earned a BS degree in Accounting. After...

Janet Doebner Smith

Janet Doebner Smith

Nov 21, 2024

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Gerald Raymond "Jerry" Knight

Gerald Raymond "Jerry" Knight

Nov 19, 2024

Gerald Raymond "Jerry" Knight, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on November 19, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on February 6, 1945, to the late Eula Evelyn (Holland) Knight and Paul Knight, Jerry's warmth and spirit would shine brightly throughout his life.

Jerry was a loving father, faithful brother, and proud parent to his daughter Nancy.  He was also...

Sharon Anne Ballard

Sharon Anne Ballard

Nov 18, 2024

It's with deep sadness that we announce that Sharon Anne Ballard, 69, of John's Island, SC by way of Falls Church, VA, passed away on November 18, 2024, in the comfort of her home. She was the cherished wife of Scott Ballard for over 46 years and a devoted mother to Erin Ballard and Kelley McElroy (Daryl).Born on October 19,...

Sally Sweeny

Sally Sweeny

Nov 17, 2024

Sally Mullen Sweeny, 76 of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Born on March 14, 1948, in Charleston, SC, Sally was the daughter of the late Virginia Wallace Mullen and Harry Benton Mullen Jr. Sally lived in Mt. Pleasant for the past 30 years and was a proud Charlestonian. She was a beloved Mother, Wife, Grandmother,...

Brenda Jean Pearson

Brenda Jean Pearson

Nov 16, 2024

Brenda Jean Pearson, 76, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home in Charleston on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Born on May 18, 1948, in Waterbury, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Geneva Guerrera (Ouellette) and Anthony Guerrera.

Brenda was a graduate of Crosby High School in Waterbury, CT, in 1966. She worked at Risdon Manufacturing and McCrory...

Donald Ray Foster

Donald Ray Foster

2024

Donald Ray "Don" Foster, 80, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. He was the loving husband to Bonnie (Ross) Foster.

Don was born on August 24, 1944 in Atlanta, GA, to the late Sarah Frances (Chappell) Foster and Paul Wesley Foster, Sr.

He was a graduate of West Georgia College and Emory University School of Law. He...

Kathryn Maudlin

Kathryn Maudlin

Nov 15, 2024

Lottie Kathryn "Kathy" Maudlin, passed away peacefully at her home in Chapin, South Carolina at age 87 on Friday, November 15, 2024, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

Born on May 25, 1937, in Scott County, Kansas, Kathy was the daughter of Reba Catherine Walker Harkness and Brannon Burl Harkness. She grew up on the family farm in Western...

Norma Gene Roukous

Norma Gene Roukous

Nov 13, 2024

Norma Gene Roukous, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. 

Born on May 5, 1931, in Meadville, PA, she was the daughter of Gertrude Kearney Boyd and Gerald Boyd. She earned her nursing degree from The School of Nursing at Slippery Rock College in Meadville, PA. A registered nurse and lifelong healthcare educator, Norma's career reflected her profound compassion...

Shirley Kolouch Robb

Shirley Kolouch Robb

Nov 11, 2024

Shirley Kolouch Robb"To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure." - Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneOn November 11, 2024, Shirley Kolouch Robb, 91, left her physical body behind in Charleston, SC to depart on her next great adventure. She was born in Crete, Nebraska, and still has Czech relatives in that area.Shirley, named for...

Ronald Allen Karst

Ronald Allen Karst

Nov 10, 2024

Ronald Allen Karst, 69, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children.

Born on July 1, 1955, in Charleston, SC, he was a son of (the late) Vilma Rose Karst (Blanton) and Karl Federick Karst, Jr.

To all his friends and family, he was Ronnie or RAK. He was raised, grew up, and...

Sara Reece

Sara Reece

Nov 9, 2024

Sara Johnson Reece, 92, of West Columbia, South Carolina, was welcomed home by her Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2024, where she has been joyfully reunited with her beloved husband, Col. Jack Reece. 

Born on June 3, 1932, in West Columbia, SC, she was the cherished daughter of the late Blanche Johnson (Hood) and Joseph Johnson. Sara was a devoted wife,...