OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for CHARLESTON, SC & CHARLESTON COUNTY
Mary Darby
Aug 14, 2020
Mrs. Mary Bright Darby of Charleston, S.C., was called from labor to reward on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. A Walterboro, S.C., native and Columbia College graduate, Mrs. Darby taught in Richland School District One, retired from the Charleston County School District and was a former President of the AME Church’s Columbia Conference Women’s Missionary Society.
She is...
Jessie Townsend
Aug 13, 2020
Jessie M. Townsend (Annie), 75, entered into eternal rest on Thursday August 13, 2020 in New York formerly of Charleston, SC.
Ms. Townsend leaves to cherish her memories, her children, Cupid and Jeffery Townsend; sister, Rosemary Watson all of Charleston.
Funeral Services will be held in New York.
Leonardo Brown
Aug 6, 2020
Leonardo B. Brown., 59, of Charleston, South Carolina a cook answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to his rewards in heaven on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at local hospital.
Mercedes Jones Walker
Aug 5, 2020
Mrs. Mercedes Smalls Walker., 85, of Charleston, South Carolina a retired LPN answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to her rewards in heaven on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Roper Hospice Cottage.
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mercedes A. Smalls Jones Walker will celebrate her life at a...
Bernice Wright
Aug 2, 2020
Ms. Bernice S. Wright., 87, of Charleston, South Carolina a retired head cook with Charleston Riverview Holiday Inn Hotel answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to her rewards in heaven on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at her residence.
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Bernice Sadie Pyatt -Wright will celebrate...

Thelma Davis
Jul 30, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Thelma M Davis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Miriam Gibson
Jul 28, 2020
Mrs. Miriam Gibson., 70, of Charleston, South Carolina a retired Administrator and wife of Mr. Donald Gibson answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to her rewards in heaven on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at a local hospital.
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Miriam Gibson will celebrate her life...
Rev. Dr. Isaac Heyward
Jul 28, 2020
PLEASE NOTE SERVICE CHANGE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER!
Rev. Dr. Isaac Heyward, 85, of Johns Island, South Carolina a minister and Gospel Music Radio Pioneer answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to his rewards in heaven on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at a local nursing facility.
...
Aura Capleton
Jul 24, 2020
Ms. Aura Letecia Capleton., 60, of Charleston, South Carolina a worker with Charleston County School District answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to her rewards in heaven on Friday, July 24, 2020 at her residence.
The relatives and friends of Ms. Aura Letecia Capleton will celebrate her life at a...
Herbert Cromwell
Jul 22, 2020
Mr. Herbert Cromwell., 42, of Mooresville, North Carolina and formerly of Charleston answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to his rewards in heaven on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Mooresville, North Carolina.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Herbert Cromwell III will celebrate his life at a...
Thomas Jenkins
Jul 20, 2020
The relatives and friends of Mr. Thomas Jenkins and Mrs. Dorothy B. Jenkins will celebrate their life at a Private Graveside Service Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Payne Memorial Gardens, Grimball Rd, James Island, SC., a walkthrough visitation will be held at the mortuary Friday from 4-7pm.

Dorothy Jenkins
Jul 17, 2020
The relatives and friends of Mr. Thomas Jenkins and Mrs. Dorothy B. Jenkins will celebrate their life at a Private Graveside Service Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Payne Memorial Gardens, Grimball Rd, James Island, SC., a walkthrough visitation will be held at the mortuary Friday from 4-7pm.
Romell Jones
Jul 16, 2020
Mrs. Romell Scott Jones, 74, of Concord, North Carolina and formerly of James Island, SC answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to her rewards in heaven on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at a health facility in Concord, North Carolina.
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Romell Scott Jones...
Rosa Jewell
Jul 10, 2020
Mrs. Rosa Mikell Jewell., 68, of Palm Bay, Florida and formerly of James Island answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to her rewards in heaven on Friday, July 10, 2020 in Palm Bay, Florida.
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Rose Ann “Sista” Mikell-Jewell are invited to attend...
Francene Doherty
Jul 9, 2020
Mrs. Francene Doherty., 75, of Bronx, New York and formerly of Goose Creek, South Carolina and Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina a retired Health Aide answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to her rewards in heaven on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at a hospital in Bronx, NY.
The relatives and friends...
Vanessa Goodwin
Jul 9, 2020
Ms. Vanessa D. Goodwin., 65, of Charleston, South Carolina answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to her rewards in heaven on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Roper Hospice Cottage.
The relatives and friends of Ms. Vanessa Goodwin are invited to attend her Graveside services on Saturday, July 18,...
Robert Buggs Sr.
Jul 7, 2020
Mr. Robert Buggs Sr., 69, of Johns Island, South Carolina a truck driver with Davis and Dorshcers Construction and husband of Isabelle Buggs answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to his rewards in heaven on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at a local hospital.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Robert...
Clarence Simmons
Jul 7, 2020
The relatives and friends of Clarence Simmons will celebrate his life at a Graveside Service on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM in Hillsboro-Brown Cemetery. A walkthrough Visitation will be held at the mortuary Friday from 4pm-6pm
Mr. Simmons leaves to cherish his memories his children, Clarence Simmons Jr. (Vivian), Ellis Simmons (Bernice), Joseph Simmons (Jacqueline),...
Virgil Backman
Jul 6, 2020
Mr. Virgil Backman, 66, of James Island, South Carolina answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to his rewards in heaven on Monday, July 6, 2020 at his residence.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Virgil Backman are invited to attend His Celebration Of Life...
George Washington Sr.
Jul 4, 2020
Mr. George Washington .Sr, 84, of James Island, South Carolina a retiree of Wrecking Manufactor company and husband of Delia Gillard Washington answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to his rewards in heaven on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Roper Hospice Cottage.
The relatives and friends of George...
Local Obituaries for CHARLESTON, SC & CHARLESTON COUNTY
Mary Darby
Aug 14, 2020
Mrs. Mary Bright Darby of Charleston, S.C., was called from labor to reward on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. A Walterboro, S.C., native and Columbia College graduate, Mrs. Darby taught in Richland School District One, retired from the Charleston County School District and was a former President of the AME Church’s Columbia Conference Women’s Missionary Society.
She is...
Jessie Townsend
Aug 13, 2020
Jessie M. Townsend (Annie), 75, entered into eternal rest on Thursday August 13, 2020 in New York formerly of Charleston, SC.
Ms. Townsend leaves to cherish her memories, her children, Cupid and Jeffery Townsend; sister, Rosemary Watson all of Charleston.
Funeral Services will be held in New York.
Leonardo Brown
Aug 6, 2020
Leonardo B. Brown., 59, of Charleston, South Carolina a cook answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to his rewards in heaven on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at local hospital.
Mercedes Jones Walker
Aug 5, 2020
Mrs. Mercedes Smalls Walker., 85, of Charleston, South Carolina a retired LPN answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to her rewards in heaven on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Roper Hospice Cottage.
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mercedes A. Smalls Jones Walker will celebrate her life at a...
Bernice Wright
Aug 2, 2020
Ms. Bernice S. Wright., 87, of Charleston, South Carolina a retired head cook with Charleston Riverview Holiday Inn Hotel answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to her rewards in heaven on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at her residence.
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Bernice Sadie Pyatt -Wright will celebrate...

Thelma Davis
Jul 30, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Thelma M Davis. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Miriam Gibson
Jul 28, 2020
Mrs. Miriam Gibson., 70, of Charleston, South Carolina a retired Administrator and wife of Mr. Donald Gibson answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to her rewards in heaven on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at a local hospital.
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Miriam Gibson will celebrate her life...
Rev. Dr. Isaac Heyward
Jul 28, 2020
PLEASE NOTE SERVICE CHANGE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER!
Rev. Dr. Isaac Heyward, 85, of Johns Island, South Carolina a minister and Gospel Music Radio Pioneer answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to his rewards in heaven on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at a local nursing facility.
...
Aura Capleton
Jul 24, 2020
Ms. Aura Letecia Capleton., 60, of Charleston, South Carolina a worker with Charleston County School District answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to her rewards in heaven on Friday, July 24, 2020 at her residence.
The relatives and friends of Ms. Aura Letecia Capleton will celebrate her life at a...
Herbert Cromwell
Jul 22, 2020
Mr. Herbert Cromwell., 42, of Mooresville, North Carolina and formerly of Charleston answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to his rewards in heaven on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Mooresville, North Carolina.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Herbert Cromwell III will celebrate his life at a...
Thomas Jenkins
Jul 20, 2020
The relatives and friends of Mr. Thomas Jenkins and Mrs. Dorothy B. Jenkins will celebrate their life at a Private Graveside Service Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Payne Memorial Gardens, Grimball Rd, James Island, SC., a walkthrough visitation will be held at the mortuary Friday from 4-7pm.

Dorothy Jenkins
Jul 17, 2020
The relatives and friends of Mr. Thomas Jenkins and Mrs. Dorothy B. Jenkins will celebrate their life at a Private Graveside Service Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Payne Memorial Gardens, Grimball Rd, James Island, SC., a walkthrough visitation will be held at the mortuary Friday from 4-7pm.
Romell Jones
Jul 16, 2020
Mrs. Romell Scott Jones, 74, of Concord, North Carolina and formerly of James Island, SC answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to her rewards in heaven on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at a health facility in Concord, North Carolina.
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Romell Scott Jones...
Rosa Jewell
Jul 10, 2020
Mrs. Rosa Mikell Jewell., 68, of Palm Bay, Florida and formerly of James Island answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to her rewards in heaven on Friday, July 10, 2020 in Palm Bay, Florida.
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Rose Ann “Sista” Mikell-Jewell are invited to attend...
Francene Doherty
Jul 9, 2020
Mrs. Francene Doherty., 75, of Bronx, New York and formerly of Goose Creek, South Carolina and Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina a retired Health Aide answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to her rewards in heaven on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at a hospital in Bronx, NY.
The relatives and friends...
Vanessa Goodwin
Jul 9, 2020
Ms. Vanessa D. Goodwin., 65, of Charleston, South Carolina answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to her rewards in heaven on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Roper Hospice Cottage.
The relatives and friends of Ms. Vanessa Goodwin are invited to attend her Graveside services on Saturday, July 18,...
Robert Buggs Sr.
Jul 7, 2020
Mr. Robert Buggs Sr., 69, of Johns Island, South Carolina a truck driver with Davis and Dorshcers Construction and husband of Isabelle Buggs answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to his rewards in heaven on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at a local hospital.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Robert...
Clarence Simmons
Jul 7, 2020
The relatives and friends of Clarence Simmons will celebrate his life at a Graveside Service on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM in Hillsboro-Brown Cemetery. A walkthrough Visitation will be held at the mortuary Friday from 4pm-6pm
Mr. Simmons leaves to cherish his memories his children, Clarence Simmons Jr. (Vivian), Ellis Simmons (Bernice), Joseph Simmons (Jacqueline),...
Virgil Backman
Jul 6, 2020
Mr. Virgil Backman, 66, of James Island, South Carolina answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to his rewards in heaven on Monday, July 6, 2020 at his residence.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Virgil Backman are invited to attend His Celebration Of Life...
George Washington Sr.
Jul 4, 2020
Mr. George Washington .Sr, 84, of James Island, South Carolina a retiree of Wrecking Manufactor company and husband of Delia Gillard Washington answered the summons of our heavenly father to retire from the labors here on earth to his rewards in heaven on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Roper Hospice Cottage.
The relatives and friends of George...
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