Berkeley Independent

Jean Edwards Galt, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Born in Berkeley County on June 22, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John O. and Janie Jones Edwards of Monks Corner, SC until she was six years old, when they moved to MacBeth, SC. She was a graduate of Berkley High School in Moncks Corner, Lander College and studied medical technology at MUSC, where she met her sweetheart, Tom as her lab partner. She was a homemaker, an amazing Mom, and a wonderful cook. She loved her Lord Jesus and was a faithful member of Bethel Assembly of God, until Covid, when she started watching First Baptist Church at home. She held many offices in the churches that...

Billy Jack Gage, Sr., 93, of Moncks Corner, SC passed away peacefully on March 4,2022 surrounded by family. Billy was born June 27, 1928, in Decatur, Texas. He moved with his parents to SC when he was a young boy. Along with having a gregarious personality and a deep love for animals, he excelled at many hobbies. He was a talented musician and member of the Shaggers Hall of Fame. He was a golden glove champion boxer and award-winning yo-yo master. In addition, he was an avid golfer. He loved listening to beach music and watching college football, boxing, and golf in his later years. He proudly served our country at the end of WW2 in the Merchant Marines and again in the Navy during the...

Billy Jack Gage, Sr. , 93, of Summerville, SC Friday March 4. Parks Funeral Home.

, 60, of Cordesville, SC - South Carolina passed on Friday February 4.

David Clyde Cantley, 74, husband of Janice Ethridge Cantley, died Sunday, December 12, 2021, at MUSC Florence. Mr. Cantley was born November 26, 1947, in Williamsburg County, a son of the late Charles Boyd Cantley and Hattie Cox Cantley. He attended Williamsburg County schools and owned and operated Cantley's Metal Works for over 30 years. David was an avid horseman and he loved road trips. He was a member of Bloomingvale Baptist Church. Surviving Mr. Cantley, in addition to his wife Janice, are: three sons, Bart Cantley, Brad (Michelle) Cantley, and Brian (Hope) Cantley, all of Andrews; a daughter, Heather C. (Micheal) Cribb of Pleasant Hill; grandchildren, Autumn (Devin)...

A memorial service for Deborah M. Shipley, 75, was held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. Ms. Shipley died Friday, December 10, 2021. Born in Moncks Corner, SC, she was a daughter of the late Kirton Young Myers and Lorraine Petit Myers. A graduate of Berkeley High School, she retired from Santee Cooper. Surviving are her son, C. Frederick Shipley IV and his wife, Vanessa of Lexington, SC; brothers, David P. Myers and his wife, Linda and K.Y. Myers and his wife, Jinx, all of Moncks Corner, SC; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 701 Gervais Street, Suite 150, Columbia, SC...

Pamela Jones Atkins, 67, of Moncks Corner, SC, owner of Rice Field Realty, died Wednesday morning in the Lowcountry Community Hospice House.All services will be private according to DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, Moncks Corner.Pam was born November 23, 1953, in Orangeburg, SC, daughter of Hugh Allen Jones and Hilda Strock Jones.Pam spent her adolescence in Wando, SC, swimming, skiing, and daring jumps off the Wando River bridge. She was a graduate of Berkeley High School.She was highly respected and loved in the community. Known for her kind heart and sassy quick wit. Quick trips to the grocery store often led to hours standing in the cereal aisle catching up with neighbors, high school...

Mrs. Juanita Webster Hickman, age 92, of Lyons, died Friday, October 22, 2021. She was a native of Lake City, South Carolina, living in Charleston, South Carolina forty-five years before moving to Lyons in 2000. Mrs. Hickman retired from Amer Tobacco Company and Siebe North, Inc. of Mt. Pleasant. Her family includes two daughters, Yvonne Hickman Sapp of Lyons, and Nancy Wade of Tennessee; three sons, Dannie Hickman and wife Donna of Greenville, South Carolina, Harold Hickman, Jr. and fianc? Sarah of Burnsville, North Carolina, and Mickey Hickman of Valdosta; fifteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be Monday, October...

A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Effie Robertson Hatchett, 82, of Summerville South Carolina, died on October 19, 2021. Effie was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, William Harvey ("Harvey") Hatchett on August 23, 2021. Effie was born July 5, 1939, in Smoaks, South Carolina, to Louis M. Robertson and Mazie Lee Smith, and she graduated from Bells High School in Smoaks in 1957. Effie studied nursing at the Medical College of South Carolina, graduating in 1960 and becoming a Registered Nurse. Effie's nursing career included positions at the Medical College of South Carolina, the Key West Naval Hospital, Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, the Berkeley County School...

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, William Harvey Hatchett ("Harvey"), 87, of Summerville South Carolina, died peacefully at his home on August 23, 2021. Harvey was born March 31, 1934, in Fort Lawn, South Carolina, to Rev. Oliver H. and Myrtle (Harvey) Hatchett, and he graduated from Providence High School in 1952. He excelled at sports, including golf, baseball, basketball, and football. Harvey served in the United States Navy from 1953 to 1957, where he was assigned to the U.S.S. Henderson (DD-785). After leaving the Navy, Harvey graduated from the University of South Carolina in Columbia in 1961 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Harvey's career...

Coralee Palmer, 84, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Born May 1, 1936 in Berkeley County, South Carolina; she was the daughter of the late William Green, Sr and Sara Green. She was preceded in death by William Green Jr, Joseph Green, Sr, Earnest Green, Sr, Sam Green, Henry Green, Victoria Tisdale, Dolly Green, Rebecca Burns, Verda Green, Luchia Augustus and her daughter Vanessa Greene. She is survived by her children; Patricia Holmes, Malinda Campbell, Dexter (Michelle) Palmer, Ishmael(Tasha)Palmer and Robert(Sara) Palmer. Her brother Arthur(Judy) Green and nephew Joseph Green, Jr., 21 Grandchildren and 11 Great grandchildren. There will be...

On December 4, 2020; John D. Walter Jr. passed away very peacefully in his home with family in Pinopolis, S.C. at the age of 75. He was proceeded in death by his parents John D. Walter Sr. And Kathryn Walter, along with his brother Gary who were all from Paradise, PA and step son John Heisler from PA. He is survived by his wife Lois Walter of Pinopolis, S.C., daughter Jennifer Semple her husband Jeff, grandsons Kyle and Conner Semple of Atglen, PA, son John D. Walter III. He is also survived by four step daughters Sharon and Cathy of PA, Michelle of N.C., and Debbie of S.C. and 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is survived by his sisters Mitzi and Cindy of PA, Jane of MD,...

Chesterfield, SC Mrs. Patricia "Patty" Wells Campbell, age 73, entered into rest on Saturday, November 7, 2020. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Hopewell Baptist Church by Pastor Phil Wyatt and Rev. Jack Buchanan with burial to follow in the Ruby Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 - 2:00 PM Tuesday, prior to the service at the church. Mrs. Campbell was born December 16, 1946 in Moncks Corner, SC a daughter of the late Arleigh Carlton and Edwardine Lyons Wells. She was a 1965 graduate of Berkeley High School and a retired employee of Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service. Patty was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and was very...

Dr. Miller was born in Gastonia NC on September 25, 1928 the son of the late Dr. Oscar Lee Miller and Rose Evans Miller. He died on October 5, 2020 peacefully in his sleep at home in Summerville SC. We celebrate his long and meaningful life, his love for the Lord and for his family and for his faithful service to the Church. Dr. Miller attended Charlotte city schools and graduated from Central High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Davidson College. He received his Bachelor of Divinity Degree cum laude from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond VA. Dr. Miller also did postgraduate work at New College, University of Edinburgh and Westminster College,...

, 92, of Summerville, South Carolina passed on Monday October 5.

Thelma Anglin, almost 94, went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2020 in Charleston, SC. Thelma moved from Greenville, SC to Summerville after the death of her loving husband, Robert Anglin, in 1995. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, reading & gardening. Thelma was a faithful caregiver to her mother for many years and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Kathy Taylor of Summerville, SC and Janis Jackson & husband Dan of Kingsport, TN; two granddaughters, Joy Taylor McBride & husband Tim, and Bonnie Taylor Britt & husband Randy; four great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and several...

Mr. James Franklin Thompkins, 59, husband of Dianna Quattlebaum Thompkins, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Williamsburg Regional Hospital in Kingstree SC. Mr. Thompkins was born March 7, 1961, in Loris, SC, a son of the late Paul Thompkins and Sarah Britt. He was a graduate of Garrett High School in Charleston, SC. James was in the grocery business ever since he was a child. He worked as a teenager with his father at Paul's Meat and Grocery on Nassau Street in Charleston, SC. James was a former member of the St. Stephen Lion's Club, market manager of St. Stephen IGA for 23 years, and was the current manager and owner operator of Kingstree IGA since 2006 in Kingstree, SC. He had...

Florence Clementine Mims Metts, 89, widow of Hampton M. Metts, died Sunday, July 12, 2020, in NHC Healthcare in Murrells Inlet, SC. Mrs. Metts was born April 20, 1931, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Apgar Durant Mims and Annie Harriett Mims. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and continued her studies at Draughn's Business College, Richland Technical College, and Rutledge College at the University of South Carolina, all in Columbia, SC. She completed their courses in secretarial training and medical office procedures, receiving certificates in each course. Throughout her career, she worked at medical offices in Columbia and Charleston before retiring to Moncks...

Garrett Patrick Maurer, 33, of Moncks Corner, SC, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. A private service will be held with the family. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 from 1 o'clock to 3 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted. Garrett was born on February 11, 1987 in Westlake, OH, son of Christian Maurer, Sr. (Carol) of Daniel Island and Sheila Maurer (Paul) of Middleburg Hts, OH. He attended Berkeley High School. He was the life of the party and loved to laugh. He loved his family, his friends, and animals. He truly brightened every room he walked in. He enjoyed boating, fishing, gaming and movies. He lived everyday to...

, 62, of North Charleston, SC passed on Thursday January 30.

Mr. James S. ("Pedro") Burbage, age 67 of Carter Cove Road Hayesville, NC., passed away peacefully in the Union County Nursing Home on Saturday January 18, 2020 following an extended illness. Mr. Burbage, known to his friends in Blairsville as Julio, was born on October 24, 1952 in Moncks Corner, SC., the son of the late Pete Burbage & late Annie Bell Driggers Burbage. James was not only a big football fan, with his favorite team being Clemson, but in his high school he had set his own records at football. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR, and in his day, he raced short tracks all over South & North Carolina. He was known & loved for the shows he gave the audiences and would...