Robert “Bobby” Marion Grooms, 71, of Charleston, husband of Jenelle Valerie Beach Grooms, died Thursday, July 27, 2023, at McLeod Health Clarendon. Born July 21, 1952, in Charleston, he was a son of the late Willie Edward Grooms and the late Mary Ruth Williams Grooms. He was a 1975 graduate […]

We are saddened to announce the passing of Lewis “Lew” Jackson Cauthen, III DMD. Lew passed on Monday, July 24, 2023. Lewis is survived by his wife, Annie Cauthen, his children, and step-children; Jackson Cauthen (Natasha), Margaret Crockett (Peter), Benjamin Cauthen (Andreas), Kylie D’Andrea (Mark), Lauren Cross, and Lyndsey Cross. […]

Major General Robert H.G. Waudby, USA (Ret.), died Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Birmingham, Ala., surrounded by his family. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, he was born January 27, 1937, to the late Leroy and Justine Waudby. He graduated Towson High School in 1955 and embarked on a 42-year military […]

Jeffrey Owen Williams, 68, of Cornelius, N.C., peacefully passed away on July 18, 2023. Jeff was born in Okinawa, Japan on March 15,1955, where his father the late Judge Owen Edgar Williams Jr. was stationed while serving in the Army under the JAGS Corp.  Jeff lived an amazing life growing […]

Jennings Bryan Thames Jr. (JB), of Cameron, NC, went to be with his heavenly father on June 3, 2023. He is preceded by his parents Jennings Bryan Thames, Sr. and Eula Bell Thames; one brother, Ray Thames; one son, Robert Ray Thames, and one daughter, Rosemary.Jennings Bryan Thames Jr. is […]

John Elford Morgan, 76, of Charlotte, NC, died on July 8, 2023. John was born on November 1, 1946, in Spartanburg, SC, the fourth child of William Stuart Morgan and Mildred Collins Morgan. The family moved to Elizabethtown, NC, in 1947, where John graduated from Elizabethtown High School with the […]

William Lee McDow, M.D. of Kershaw, SC died July 20, 2023, at the age of 96 after a short illness related to recent falls but mostly due to old age. Born November 30, 1926, in Lancaster, SC, he was the son of the late Edward Lee and Helen Williamson McDow. […]

William “Bill” Logan Coleman Jr., of West Columbia, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023. He was born on June 23, 1940. He was the son of the late William Logan and Martha Smith Coleman.Bill graduated from Mount Zion Institute in Winnsboro South Carolina in 1958 and The Citadel in 1962 […]

Robert Allen Berry Jr., age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, July 16, 2023, in Charleston, SC. He was born on September 6, 1952 in Rock Hill, SC, to Robert Allen Berry, Sr. and Ellen Glass Berry. Robert, also known as Robbie, attended Berkeley High School, graduating in 1971, […]

Francis Paul Butler, Jr. 88, a distinguished gentleman known for his unwavering loyalty and unyielding dedication to his family and country, passed away peacefully at his residence in Waynesville, NC on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Born in Tampa, Florida on December 19, 1934, Paul Butler Jr. was the loving son […]

Alvin “Stewart” Hall Jr, age 80, of Orlando, went peacefully to be with the Lord on June 29, 2023 after a five year battle with cancer.  Stewart was married to his wife, Sandra, for 59 years. He was a wonderful father to two children: Shannon and Stewart III. He was […]

Commander Jeff Ashby, 65, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born in Keesler AFB, Biloxi, Mississippi, on November 23, 1957, to Jim and Abby Ashby. Jeff was married to Kaye Ashby for five years. Jeff had a career in sailing the open waters for the […]

Brig Gen Richard L. Meyer, USAF, Ret., of Austin, Texas, a steadfast and loving partner and father of three, went to be with Jesus on May 28, 2023. After a few years of walking the difficult road of dementia, he is filled with joy to be in the presence of […]

Pat Patterson died Sunday, July 9, 2023, surrounded by close family at Levine & Dickson Hospice House atSouthminster.A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 13, at 2 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church with a receptionto follow.Pat will be remembered for his sense of humor, generosity and genuine […]

Mark Anthony “Tony” Turkett, 65, of Batesburg, passed away. He was a son of the late Julian Ellinger and Betty Anne Wertz Turkett. Tony graduated from Summerville High School and continued his education at The Citadel, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Master’s Degree in Counseling, along with […]