Obituaries

William "Bill" Rutledge Garvin

Sep 25, 1935 - Jul 9, 2024

William "Bill" Rutledge Garvin, 88, of Adams Run, South Carolina, husband of Virginia Herrington Garvin, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 9, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024 in the Adams Run Baptist Church, 8113 Hwy 162 at 3:00 pm. The family will receive…

John Harvey McChesney

Oct 9, 1959 - Jul 9, 2024

John Harvey McChesney, 64, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 9, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, July 15, 2024, in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 10:00 am with a reception to follow. John was born October 9, 1959, in Abington, Pennsylvania, son…

Arthur McMillan Semken

Dec 26, 1932 - Jul 9, 2024

Arthur McMillan Semken, Jr., 91, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Betty Jo Semken, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Arthur was born on December 26, 1932 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of Arthur McMillan Semken and Charlotte Pashley Davis. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1954 as a radio operator,…

Gregory Michael Niemiera, II

Jan 26, 1982 - Jul 8, 2024

Gregory Michael Niemiera II, was born January 26, 1982, in Princeton, New Jersey. Gregor, as he was affectionately known, was a wonderful gift from God. In April of 1982, he suffered a severe vaccine injury which left him unable to see, speak, or walk. Gregor never stopped fighting and was able to prevail over these…

Betty Davis Frampton

Mar 20, 1939 - Jul 8, 2024

Betty Davis Frampton who possessed a spacious heart for family, an inquisitive mind, a creative spirit, a penchant for homemaking and true grit died peacefully on July 8. She was born on March 20, 1939 in Monetta, SC to Oscar Ward Davis and Jannie Ruth McCullough Davis. Betty spent her teenage years in the Park Circle…

Merrill D. Hanna, Sr.

May 17, 1935 - Jul 7, 2024

Merrill D. Hanna, Sr., 89, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Sunday, July 7, 2024. A service will be held graveside, Monday, July 15, 2024 in Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Avenue at 11:00 am. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.Merrill was born May 17, 1935 in Lake City, South Carolina,…

George Earl Thomas, Jr.

Jun 5, 1953 - Jul 7, 2024

George Earl Thomas, Jr., 71, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Sunday, July 7, 2024. His Graveside Service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024 in Bethany Cemetery, 10 Cunnington Avenue at 9:00 am. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.George was born June 5, 1953 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of…

Hugh Martin Smith

Aug 2, 1948 - Jul 7, 2024

Hugh Martin Smith, 75, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Kit Smith, entered into eternal rest Sunday, July 7th surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with cancer. His funeral service will be held Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Saint Andrew’s Church, 440 Whilden Street, Mount Pleasant, SC at 2:00 pm. Arrangements by…

Brittany Anne Butler

Sep 27, 1978 - Jul 7, 2024

Brittany Anne Butler, 45, passed away peacefully in her home on July 7, 2024. Brittany was born on September 27, 1978 to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kendall Butler in Columbia South Carolina. She attended Heathwood Hall and Hammond School and was named Miss Hammond. She was chosen because of her beauty, grace and confidence. She also…

Elizabeth F. Brabham

Apr 30, 1946 - Jul 7, 2024

Elizabeth F. Brabham, 78, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Sunday, July 7, 2024. Her Funeral Service will be held Thursday, July 11, 2024 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel, 232 Calhoun Street, at 1:00 pm. Interment to immediately follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday…