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Betty C. Bivens, 69, of Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, October 16, 2023. Born on October 21, 1953, in Pittsburgh, PA, she was the daughter of the late Martha Failes Cabot and Arthur Cabot. Betty began her career at M.U.S.C. in 1971, where she worked in different capacities for over 40 years. In her retirement, she enjoyed traveling, bowling, playing pickleball, working a part-time job at Kiawah Island, working and volunteering with Neighbors Together, and volunteering with Water Missions International. She also enjoyed giving her time to helping others, and made it a point to spend quality time with the people she loved! Betty is survived by her...

Elizabeth Lane Johnson, 92, of Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023. Born on November 15, 1930, in Portsmouth, VA, she was the daughter of the late Edna Ward Lane and Walter James Lane. Elizabeth, known lovingly as Libby, graduated from Wilson High School in Portsmouth, VA in 1947 and went on to attend Keys Business School. She met the love of her life while she was working as a secretary at Swift & Company. She and Jim married in 1949 and went on to have five children. After living in Staunton, VA, they moved back to Norfolk, where the family was active at Calvin Presbyterian Church. She served in many leadership roles as well as singing in the choir....

Justin Jerry Hustead, 78, of Charleston, SC, passed away suddenly of heart-related illness on Friday, October 6, 2023. Born on January 12, 1945, in Clarksburg, WV, he was a son of the late Betty Lyon Hustead and Ardis Justin Hustead of Charleston, SC. In addition to his parents, Justin was preceded in death by his only brother, Bradford Lyon Hustead of Richmond, VA. Justin was a recent past President of the West Ashley Outboard Motor Club in Charleston, SC as well as a former Vice Commodore of the Charleston Yacht Club. He held a UCSG Master License in boating, the highest level of captain's license available. In addition to his love of boating and fishing, he was an enthusiast of cars...

Joseph Michael Jordan, 66 of North Charleston, SC, passed away at home peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Born on November 15, 1956, in Conway, SC, he was a son of Betty Foxworth Jordan and the late Hoyt L. Jordan. Michael grew up in Conway, SC. While attending Conway High School he met his wife, Kathy. They have been together ever since. After high school, he graduated from Clemson University where he majored in Financial Management. He loved one thing almost as much as his family and that was watching his Clemson Tigers. He graduated in 1979. After Clemson, he began work at People's Saving and Loan in Conway, SC. In 1982 he began his nearly 26...

Jacob "Jake" Thomas Holmes, III, 71, of Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Born on September 15, 1952, in Westminster, MD, he was the son of the late Doris Wallower Holmes and the late Jacob Thomas Holmes, II. Jake worked at Stanley Black & Decker (B & D) for 35 years as a Design Engineer. Following his career at B & D, he worked for Netzar Metalworks, designing parts for Boeing. Jake brought his enthusiasm and creativity to various church committees at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Denton, Maryland. He was active in the town's little league and scouting programs. He especially enjoyed serving on the...

William Henry Kastner, COL, USARMY (RET), 95, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. William, son of the late Olive Jarboe and William Benedict Kastner, was born on July 25, 1928, in Evansville, IN. William was commissioned into the Regular Army upon graduating from The Citadel Class of 1950. He began his 24-year Army Corps of Engineer career as a Combat Engineer in the First Cavalry Division. As a newly commissioned lieutenant, he landed in Korea's Pusan Perimeter and fought throughout the first years' campaigns, first against the North Koreans and then the Chinese Communists. Returning to the States, he supervised construction of downrange tracking stations for the...

Frederick Leslie Gibbs, Jr., 78, of Yonges Island, SC, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. Born on April 22, 1945, in Columbia, SC, Fred was the son of the late Frederick Leslie Gibbs, Sr. and Lillian Fortune Gibbs. Fred grew up near Jenkinsville, SC before moving to Irmo where he graduated from Irmo High School. While at Irmo High School Fred fondly remembered driving the school bus. After high school, Fred attended Newberry College before entering the United States Navy in the Seabee construction battalion, where he served in the Vietnam War. Upon returning from Vietnam, Fred met his wife, Brenda Vaughn Gibbs, and was married in 1972. Fred worked in the mechanical...

William Decatur Sonenberg, found eternal peace on Friday, August 25, 2023. Born on January 21,1989 in Alpharetta, Georgia, Decatur graduated from Orangeburg Preparatory School where he was President of the Student Body and attended The College of Charleston. Decatur's life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and cherished moments. He leaves behind a legacy that touched the lives of many. A devoted son, brother, and friend, his presence illuminated the lives of all he encountered. From his early years, Decatur's insatiable curiosity led him to explore the world with wonder and enthusiasm. He had a remarkable gift for embracing life's adventures, from the thrill of snowboarding in the...

William Decatur Sonenberg, found eternal peace on Friday, August 25, 2023. Born on January 21, 1989 in Alpharetta, Georgia, Decatur graduated from Orangeburg Preparatory School where he was President of the Student Body and attended The College of Charleston. Decatur's life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and cherished moments. He leaves behind a legacy that touched the lives of many. A devoted son, brother, and friend, his presence illuminated the lives of all he encountered. From his early years, Decatur's insatiable curiosity led him to explore the world with wonder and enthusiasm. He had a remarkable gift for embracing life's adventures, from the thrill of snowboarding in...