JAMES DYAL FUNERAL HOME

Katrina Lynn Patton of Summerville moved her membership to the Church Triumphant on Thursday, April 18, 2024, following a lengthy and courageous battle with leukemia and related health issues. Katrina was born in Bristol, TN on July 13, 1955, to John King Patton and Linda Stout Patton. She grew up in the greater Cincinnati area and graduated from Wyoming High School, Wyoming, OH in 1973. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from College of Mount St Joseph in 1977. She graduated from the Cincinnati School of Law and was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1986, and to the South Carolina Bar in 1987. Katrina practiced family law in Hilton Head, Beaufort, Charleston and Summerville. She closed...

"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning. Great is Your faithfulness." (Lamentations 3:22-23) On April 1, 2024, Michael Moore of Summerville, SC, passed on to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born on September 22, 1948, to Owal and Elsie Moore of South Charleston, WV. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joyce (Hickman) Moore, son Travis Moore, daughter-in-law Melissa (Burton) Moore, and grandchildren Joseph and Mackenzie Moore. Michael was a graduate of West Virginia University Institute of Technology and a Vietnam era veteran of the United States Army. Professionally, Michael held several positions with...

Jennifer T. Ruple, 58, wife of William Brooks Ruple of Summerville, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29th, 2024. The relatives and friends of Jennifer Ruple are invited to attend her funeral service at 1:00pm, Thursday, April 4th, 2024, at the Bethany United Methodist Church Spell Chapel. The family will receive friends from 11am-1pm on the day of the service. Jennifer was born in Durham, North Carolina on March 6th, 1966, and grew up in Wilson, NC. She was the daughter of Robert Earl and Virginia Woody Taylor. Jennifer is survived by her husband William Brooks Ruple along with her children Austin Brooks Ruple, John Colby Ruple, and Virginia Brooke Ruple, all of Summerville, SC. She...

Barbara Koester was called home into the arms of Jesus on March 28th, 2024, at the age of 83. Born December 27, 1940, in Evergreen, Alabama, she was the daughter of Lee and Cathleen Murphy Sanford. She married the love of her life; Walter F. Koester and they spent many years together. Barbara was a strong, independent woman, who had a passion for many things in her life. She dedicated many years to the banking industry and also serving as an accountant for Marion Homes and Tri-City Drywall. She was dedicated and spent over 45 years as a volunteer with the Summerville Girls Softball League where she touched several thousands of young players, wonderful coaches, and several Board Members who...

Dolores Green Troxel, 93, of North Charleston, wife of Larry Troxel, Sr., passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service at Cummings Chapel Cemetery on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 10:30 am. Dolores was born on January 14, 1931, in Dorchester, SC, daughter of the late Charlie and Celia Green. Dolores and Larry were blessed with 69 years of marriage. She retired from Bell South. She enjoyed baking, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a faithful member of Midland Park UMC. She is survived by: Children: Larry Troxel, Jr. (Barbara), Cynthia Stall (Chris), Michael Troxel (Deirdre); 10 Grandchildren and 7...

Charles Francis "Chuck " Welty, Jr. of Summerville entered into eternal rest on March 23, 2024. His funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Yeamans Park Presbyterian Church in Hanahan at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be private. Chuck was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on December 6, 1942 to Charles F. and Doris Phillips Welty. He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Cody Welty. Chuck is survived by his wife of 37 years, Ann Cooper Welty, his sons Kevin Welty, Summerville, and Ben Welty, San Francisco, and his sister ,Judy Ogden (Jim), Overland Park, KS. He is also survived by his grandchildren Josh, Caroline, and Kayla Welty, his great grandchildren...

Florence Joyce Messervy Cone, 89, of Summerville, wife of Joseph M. Cone, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her beloved family. Her funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 3 pm in the Chapel at James A. Dyal Funeral Home with the burial to follow at Boone Hill UMC cemetery. A visitation will start at 2 pm, one hour prior to the service. She was born May 4, 1934 in Summerville, daughter of the late Eva Perry Messervy Knight and Wilkie Tilden Messervy. She devoted her life to her family and to the family business, Cone and Sons Logging, and she was a member of Summerville Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband and five children: ...