Jack Quentin Petty, Jr.
Sep 12, 2024
"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less." A quote from C.S. Lewis that perfectly describes our beloved Jack Q. Petty, Jr., who passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Thursday morning, September 12, 2024, a day before his 70th birthday.
Jack was born on September 13, 1954, in Tennessee to Dr. Jack Quentin and Jean Epps Petty....
Christopher "Pappy" Kemon Ayers
Sep 12, 2024
Christopher "Pappy" Kemon Ayers, 59, of Conway, South Carolina, husband of Deborah Lynn McClellan Ayers entered into eternal rest Thursday, September 12, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 12:00 pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by...
Alan Barry Goer
Sep 12, 2024
It is with great respect and admiration that we remember Alan Barry Goer, a beloved member of the Charleston community, who passed away at the age of 74. Alan’s journey began on November 4, 1949, at Roper Hospital, where he was welcomed into the world by his parents, Ernest and Miryam Goer.
Alan was a man of intellect and ambition, attending...
Charles Lawrence "Larry" Irwin
Sep 11, 2024
Charles Lawrence Irwin, 85, of Kiawah Island, South Carolina, husband of Daphne (Johnsie) Irwin, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
Larry was born August 28, 1939 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, son of Ralph H Irwin and Dorothy Colbert Irwin. He attended Shady Side Academy, graduated from Williston Academy in 1958 and attended Yale University, graduating with a B.A. in Economics...
R. Jane Seekings
Sep 11, 2024
Known affectionately as the “Queen” to family and friends, R. Jane Seekings passed away begrudgingly yet peacefully on September 11, 2024, at the age of 91, after living a full and adventurous life. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Jane was born to travel, tell a story, and brighten every room with her smile-and she excelled...
Rosalie Sanders (Sandy) Donaldson Knisley
Sep 11, 2024
Rosalie Sanders "Sandy" Donaldson Knisley, 79, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, widow of John Carroll Knisley, Sr., entered into eternal rest Wednesday, September 11, 2024. All services will be private. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel.
Sandy was born May 3, 1945 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of the late Robert James Donaldson, Sr. and Rosalie Wilmot Coleman...
Charlot Elaine Marks Karesh
Sep 11, 2024
Charlot Elaine Marks Karesh passed away the morning of September 11, 4 days after her 100th birthday.
Born on September 7, 1924, to Harry and Marie Marks in Greensboro, NC, she married Stanley H. Karesh, a newly-minted dentist serving in the Navy, in 1945. After his discharge from the Navy, they moved back to his Charleston hometown to settle and raise...
Paul Eugene Franklin
Sep 10, 2024
Paul Eugene Franklin, 75, of Ravenel, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. His funeral service will be held Monday, September 16, 2024 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel at 2:00 pm, and the family will receive friends beginning one hour prior. Burial will follow in the First Baptist Church of Ravenel Churchyard.
Paul...
Norman Adelbert Hanf, Jr.
Sep 10, 2024
Norman Adelbert Hanf, Jr., 72, of Charleston, SC passed away September 10, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents, Norman Adelbert Hanf, Sr. and Thela Mae Hanf, as well as his parents-in-love, Eddie Stelljes and Betty “Boo” McMahon Stelljes. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Terri Hanf McManus, Joanne Hanf Hain, and Susan Hanf Gilbert.
Norman is survived...
Nancy Ellen Candish Vesper
Sep 9, 2024
Nancy Ellen Candish Vesper, 87, of Daniel Island, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024. Nancy was born March 27, 1937, in Grand Island, Nebraska, moving later to Ohio and then the Washington, DC, area, where she spent many years. After being valedictorian of her high school class, Nancy enrolled at American University, where she was a cheerleader...