Carolina Memorial Park, Funerals

Dorothy Roberson Thornhill, 89, of Hanahan, SC, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, March 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. Her Celebration of Life will be graveside at 2PM on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC. Visitation with the family will follow after the service. Arrangements provided by Carolina Memorial Funeral Home. Dot was born December 9, 1935, in Olanta, SC, daughter of the late Mack Roberson and late Gertrude Dennis Roberson. She retired from Sears Northwoods as Assistant Store Manager. She was an avid gardener, serving as President of the Berkeley Hills Garden Club in Hanahan and in her retirement years, took up an...

Emma Lee Heitman entered into eternal rest on March 21, 2025. She was born October 23, 1940, daughter of Roscoe M. (Shorty) and Dilish Uzee (Pat) Wiggins. She loved painting, quilting, knitting, crocheting, making jewelry and reading. Surviving are two sons, Frank D. Heitman, Jr, wife Gail, granddaughter Christina Leigh and great granddaughter Rosa Lee Rawson; and Eric L. Heitman, wife Erika and two grandsons, Austin Lee and Miles Eric and sister-in-law, Glennis I. West. She was the second of six children, brother Stephen M. Wiggins, and Cleve Wiggins. She was predeceased by F. D. Heitman Sr, Barbara B. Doble, Charles M. Wiggins and her youngest brother, William G. Wiggins. After 25...

Ann Marie (Chinnis) Douglas. CHARLESTON - Ann Marie (Chinnis) Douglas, age 91, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Mt. Pleasant. She was born February 13, 1934 in Denmark, SC to the late Sylvester Glenn & Marie Sims Chinnis. She was a 1952 graduate of Chicora High School in Charleston. Ann attended Rice Business school after high school and worked as a Procurement Agent at the Charleston Air Force Base. She was very proud to bring the first C5A aircraft to Charleston. She retired in 1976. Ann was an avid traveler, enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, spending time at the Hanahan Senior Center, and playing cards. Ann was a faithful member of Highland Park Baptist Church in...

Shirley Ann (Howard) Embry, 87, of Summerville, SC passed away on March 17, 2025. Shirley was born on January 8th, 1938 to Luther Thomas Howard and Claudia Ree Upshaw in Dodge County, GA. She is survived by her older sister June Whittle of Chester, GA, her Children Ronald "Gene" Embry Jr. of Taft, TN, Roger L. Embry of Stuttgart, Germany, Russell D. Embry of Salem, VA, and Melinda D. Lewis of Summerville, SC, eight grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Ronald G. Embry Sr, her parents Luther Thomas Howard and Claudia Ree Upshaw and her brother Leslie T. Howard. She attended school from first to 12 grade at Cadwell School,...

Franklin (Frank) David Osburn, age 89, was born in Heber Springs, AR. He went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the Agape Hospice House in Goose Creek, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents, John David Osburn and Zula Isabelle Owen Osburn, brother Kenneth Osburn, and sisters Wanda Osburn Pegg Gibson, Mildred Osburn Chandler Smith, Fleda Osburn Shearer, Betty Osburn Billington, Wynona Osburn Thompson, and Patty Osburn Francis. His daughter, Deborah Ann Osburn Lake also preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Katherine (Kathy) Bailey Osburn, daughter Linda Osburn Richards and grandchildren, Robert (Robbie) Richards, Michelle Lake Lemanski (Frank),...

Franklin (Frank) David Osburn, age 89, was born in Heber Springs, AR. He went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the Agape Hospice House in Goose Creek, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents, John David Osburn and Zula Isabelle Owen Osburn, brother Kenneth Osburn, and sisters Wanda Osburn Pegg Gibson, Mildred Osburn Chandler Smith, Fleda Osburn Shearer, Betty Osburn Billington, Wynona Osburn Thompson, and Patty Osburn Francis. His daughter, Deborah Ann Osburn Lake also preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Katherine (Kathy) Bailey Osburn, daughter Linda Osburn Richards and grandchildren, Robert (Robbie) Richards, Michelle Lake Lemanski...

Franklin (Frank) David Osburn, age 89, was born in Heber Springs, AR. He went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the Agape Hospice House in Goose Creek, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents, John David Osburn and Zula Isabelle Owen Osburn, brother Kenneth Osburn, and sisters Wanda Osburn Pegg Gibson, Mildred Osburn Chandler Smith, Fleda Osburn Shearer, Betty Osburn Billington, Wynona Osburn Thompson, and Patty Osburn Francis. His daughter, Deborah Ann Osburn Lake also preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Katherine (Kathy) Bailey Osburn, daughter Linda Osburn Richards and grandchildren, Robert (Robbie) Richards, Michelle Lake Lemanski...

With deep love and gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Issac Wright, Sr., who transitioned from labor to reward on March 11, 2025 at the age of 89. He was a man of quiet strength, unwavering kindness, and deep wisdom, leaving behind a legacy of love, integrity, and resilience. Born on August 23, 1935 in Saint Stephens, SC, to Rev. Walter and Mary Bell Wright, Isaac grew up with a strong sense of family and hard work, values that guided him throughout his life. He dedicated himself to a career in the military and police service, where he was respected for his dedication, generosity, and mentorship. He was greeted in heaven by his parents and his beloved wife, Mrs....

Mary E. Williams, 83 passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. Born on November 28,1941 in Charleston, SC to the late Clifford M. Songer and Ethel H. Songer. Mary was a 1960 graduate of North Charleston High School. She was preceded in death by her husband David L. Williams. Mary is survived by her daughter, Tina M. Lewis of St. Petersburg, FL; her son Ron Lewis (Laura) of Vero Beach, FL; Stepdaughters Renee Williams Kittrell (Jimmy) of James Island, SC and Jennifer Williams Lasseter (Randy) of Summerton, SC. Mary loved being "Granny" to her three grandchildren Chase and Dawson Lasseter and Olivia Lewis. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Heart...

Virginia Brown Mathis, age 84, of Hanahan, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025. Born on September 8, 1940, in Georgia, she was the daughter of Hubert and Lanora (Hagler) Brown. Virginia is survived by her son, Brian H. Mathis (Julie) of Summerville, SC; her two grandsons, Patrick J. Mathis and Walker J. Mathis; her sister, Cynthia B. Earl; her brother-in-law, Charles William "Bill" McDaniel Sr.; and a loving extended family of nieces and nephews, including Charlotte McDaniel Spagnolia (John), Charles William McDaniel Jr., Charity E. Pilch (Michael), and Nathan Earl (Tonya). She is also survived by many great and great-great nieces and nephews, all of whom were...

Gracie Smith, 85 years young, of Summerville, South Carolina, widow of George Fletcher Smith Jr., passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born on December 28, 1939, in Pamplico, SC, she was the daughter of Robert "Bob" Hyman and Lila "Polly" Gibbs Hyman. Gracie had a fulfilling career as the Finance Director for the Town of Summerville before retiring. She was an active member of Old Fort Baptist Church in Summerville, where she found strength and support in her faith and community. Gracie's greatest joy came from spending time with her family, and she especially cherished her frequent trips to the beach and outings for shopping. Her warm and caring spirit will be deeply...

Zelda Pace Moore, 92 of Bonneau Beach and North Charleston, South Carolina passed away on Wednesday February 26, 2025. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in her honor Wednesday March 5, 2025 at 1pm at Highland Park Baptist Church, 6211 Murray Dr., Hanahan, SC 29410. Family will receive friends from 11:30am - 12;45pm. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405. Zelda Was born July 26, 1932 in Pickens, SC. She was the daughter of the late Theo Wyatt Pace and Nancy Elizabeth Lesley Pace. She is predeceased by her beloved husband of over 65 years, Thomas Carter Moore, her sister Lila Mae Bartlett, and brothers, Theron and Kenneth Pace....

William Luther Roper, 75, husband of the late Debi Roper, of Hanahan, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Graveside Service at 12:30 PM, Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service on Sunday. William was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina on September 13, 1949. He was the son of Luther Mullinax Roper and Barbara A. Roper. He graduated Chicora High school in 1967 before proudly serving his country in the U.S. Navy as a FTG during Vietnam. William retired from CSX Railroad. He was an avid outdoorsman who...