OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for CHARLESTON, SC & CHARLESTON COUNTY

Mary Darby

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Aura Capleton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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...