Summerville Journal-Scene

Frank N. Thompson III, 73, of Round O, SC, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 9, 2022. No services are scheduled at this time. In honor of Frank, memorials can be made to the Summerville Elks Lodge, 105 Elks Lodge Lane, Summerville, SC 29483. Frank was born on July 5, 1949 in Alma, MI to Frank N. Thompson Jr., and Sara Beth Thompson. During his life time he was a member of the Summerville Elks Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion in Goose Creek, SC. Frank is survived by his wife, Stephanie Thompson; son, Frank N. Thompson IV (Brandy); Daughter in law, Brandy Hutchinson; brother, David Thompson; sister, Jane Williams; sister in law, Deborah Orso; grandsons, Kaleb...

William Cannon Riley "Billy", 84, of Summerville passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 4 o'clock at Knightsville United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends for a visitation an hour before the service. Burial will follow at Cypress Campground United Methodist Church Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or memorials can be made in honor of Billy to Knightsville United Methodist Church. Billy was born on October 29, 1937 to the late Samuel D. Riley and Leila V. Eagerton. For many years he was married to the love of his life, Beverly Patrick Riley. Billy enjoyed hunting and fishing but cooking was his passion. He also...

Lois Marie Jones passed from this life August 4, 2022, she was 87 years old, when Dementia took her into eternal life to be with her devoted husband of 68 years, Lloyd (L.C) Jones. We are comforted knowing they are together again for eternity. Together they have 7 Children. Kathryn Pappas (husband Ted) Linda Hall (husband Chuck) David Jones (wife Robin) Carole Hiebel (husband Greg) Barbara Meyerhoff (husband Bill) Thomas Jones (girlfriend Tina Kincaid) and Nancy Grooms (husband Troy) They have 16 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren (and one on the way). Lois is survived by two sisters Barbara Arko and Dorothy Kobilynski. Lois had 5 of her 7 children by the time she was 25 years old, all 5...

Clifford "Ed" Savell passed away Sunday, July 31st, 2022 at his home in Summerville surrounded by his loving family and friends after living an extraordinary life. Ed dedicated his career to the Coastal Center, the Charleston County police department and 20 years in the Navy, retiring as Senior Chief. Ed was active in his community with organizations like the Masonic lodge, Shriners club, and often would appear as Santa for organizations like Summerville Miracle League, and St. Luke's Children's center. Ed was a loving and dedicated Husband, Father, Grandfather and great Grandfather. He is remembered by his wife Rustica "Rosie" Savell, his children Michael J. Savell (Teri), Michelle G....

, 72, of Summerville, SC passed on Sunday July 31.

, 76, of Summerville, SC passed on Friday July 1.

James Lamar Parker, Jr., 76, of Summerville, SC died July 1, 2022 and has gone to be with our Lord Jesus in Heaven. A gathering of friends and family will be held at Summerville Baptist Church from 1pm to 2pm. The funeral service will follow at 2pm with Pastor Bert Fersner officiating. Burial will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, Highway 61, Charleston. James was born September 24, 1945 in Charleston, SC, son of the late J Lamar Parker, Sr. who died in 1969 and the late Letha Pearl Parker Johnson who died in 2011. James served with the US Army National Guard for 6 years. He graduated from the High School of Charleston in 1963 and was part of the first graduating class of Trident...

, 89, of Ridgeville, SC passed on Thursday June 30.

Catherine Virginia McDougal Moore, 98, of Summerville, SC, widow of Arthur Bernard Moore, Jr., died Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, July 5, 2022 at Bethany United Methodist Church - Spell Chapel at 2 o'clock. Burial will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Friends and family may call prior to the service at PARKS FUNERAL HOME Tuesday morning from 11 - 1 o'clock. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Epworth Children's Home, PO Box 50466, Columbia, SC 29250 or Summerville Catholic School, 226 Black Oak Blvd., Summerville, SC 29485. "Catty", as she was known to family and friends, was born February 15, 1924 in Summerville, a daughter of...

Allie Belle Huff age 90, of Summerville, South Carolina passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Allie was born November 28, 1931 in Greer, SC. Allie is survived by her five children: Ronnie Huff (Lisa), Sheila Meadows (Guy), Mitchell Huff (Jacquline), Vickie Comeau, and Regina Huff; 11 Grandchildren, and 20 Great Grandchildren. Allie is preceded in death by her Parents William C. and Lillie Lindsey Plumley; and her loving Husband Cecil R. Huff. Allie resided and worked in Summerville South Carolina since 1970. She loved playing bingo, fishing, and spending time with her family. Allie loved talking and meeting new people. She was a positive loving person who never had a bad thing to say...

, 98, of Summerville, SC passed on Tuesday June 28.

Dr. Kenneth Browning Muckenfuss, Jr., a genteel Southern Gentleman known by those who knew and loved him as Kenny, Ken, "Doc" departed this life June 18, 2022 at Roper Hospice Cottage in Mt. Pleasant, SC. He was born in the Old Dorchester County Memorial Hospital in Summerville, SC on December 2, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth B. Muckenfuss, Sr. and Gladys Bell Muckenfuss, and his infant son, Kenneth Beauregard Muckenfuss. He was educated in Dorchester County public schools graduating from Harleyville-Ridgeville High School, the class of 1962. He was a representative at Palmetto Boy's State, Mr. Handsome finalists, and the Most Popular Senior Boy.He graduated from...

Donna Mann Blenis, 78, of Summerville, SC, loving wife of Robert Blenis, passed away June 9, 2022 at her residence. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 3 o'clock until 6 o'clock at Parks Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted. Donna was born April 17, 1944 in Columbia, SC, the daughter of the late Daniel "Dan" C. Mann and Christine Boulware Mann. She made a career in nursing before retirement and loved to travel and go on cruises. She was a devoted wife and mother, and will truly be missed by all who knew her. In addition to her husband, Robert "Bob" Blenis of Summerville, SC, Donna leaves behind her son, C. Ryan Bond and wife Shelly of Fort...

Sandra Gibbons Baden, 72, of Ladson, SC passed away on May 25, 2022 at her residence of natural causes. The family will receive friends at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, 303 South Main Street, Summerville, SC from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, June 3. A memorial service will be held at James A. Dyal Funeral Home at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 4. Sandra was born on February 11, 1950 in Washington, DC to the late Leonard Harold and Marie Cadell Gibbons. She was a graduate of American University and worked as a program manager for numerous government contracting firms throughout her career. Sandra was an avid reader, a lifelong learner, an amazing Mom and a wonderful Nana. In retirement, Sandra...

, 37, of Summerville, SC passed on Wednesday May 25.

Hugh Albert (Bert) Farris Sr., 98, husband of Carolyn G. Farris of Charleston, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022 at his residence. Bert lived a long full life. He was born on February 10, 1924 in Andrews SC, son to the late Margaret M. Joyner and Hugh Albert Farris. He grew up in Charleston SC and attended parochial schools. He voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 to later become a Naval Aviation Machinist's Mate during WWII. After completing his military service in 1946, He attended the Citadel studying Civil Engineering and graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1950. He met his sweetheart Carolyn shortly before graduating college and they married in 1949. Their...

Elizabeth Mims Carpenter died peacefully at her home in Summerville, on Monday, May 9, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2022 starting at 11:30 at Carolina Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends the night before from 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock at Parks Funeral Home. She was born on September 8, 1948 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Sinclair and Evelyn Mims. She was the widow of Ralph I. Carpenter, Jr. Elizabeth is survived by her daughters; Dana Coleman (Tony), Tracy Brown (James); sons, Ralph Carpenter III, Don Carpenter (Donna); sisters, Dorothy Anderson, Carla Krotke; brother, Carl Mims; grandchildren, Marissa Snyman (Wikus), Sarah Myers,...

Sara Elizabeth Henry Stasiukaitis, 82, of Summerville, SC, wife of Joseph Stasiukaitis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022. A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 1 o'clock at Bethany United Methodist Church. Visitation was from 12 o'clock noon until the time of the service in the main sanctuary of Bethany United Methodist Church. Private burial will be at a later date. Memorials can be made to 'The Stasiukaitis Family Fund' in care of the Coastal Community Foundation, 1691 Turnbull Ave. North Charleston, SC 29405, or online through the Coastal Community Foundation Website (https://coastal.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?funit_id=3607). Memorials can also be made...

Alma Grooms Craven, 86, of Ridgeville, SC, widow of the late Edward B. Craven, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at her residence. Funeral Services were Sunday afternoon, May 1, 2022 at 1 o'clock in Parks Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Summerville Cemetery. Visitation was from 12 o'clock noon until the time of service at the funeral home. Flowers were accepted. Alma was born September 4, 1935 in Summerville, SC, the daughter of the late Levi W. Grooms and Ruby Sweat Grooms. She was a bus aide for the SC school system and loved Nascar and baseball. She especially cherished spending time with her family. Alma leaves behind her daughter, Donna Reeves (Pete) of Ridgeville; son,...

Winnie B. Harris, 93, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at her home in the Village of Summerville. Winnie was born in Greenville, North Carolina on May 3, 1928. She was the daughter of Tarshie Hobgood Forlines and David Forlines of Winterville, North Carolina. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Dorchester Presbyterian Church. Those who wish to remember Winnie with a gift can make memorial donations to either Dorchester Presbyterian Church at 10290 Dorchester Road, Summerville, or MESH Charities at 2800 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20009. Winnie graduated from high school in 1945 from Belvoir High School and was...

Fred Michael Tumblin, Jr., 66, of Moncks Corner, SC died March 26, 2022 at Lowcountry Community Hospice House - Agape Care. A native of Charleston, SC, son of Laura Hazle Tumblin Cochran (Raymond) of Jacksonville, FL and the late Fred Michael Tumblin, Sr., he was a US Air Force Veteran who served honorably for 6 years. After his military service, Fred Michael (Mike) Tumblin returned to his home in the low country area where he became a successful and respected businessman. He is survived by his wife, Diana Jean Tumblin of the home; one son, George Sharpless Eastburn, IV, of Japan; one Daughter, Shannon Eastburn Corliss, of Moncks Corner, SC; two brothers, John Randall Tumblin, Sr., of...