Obituaries

Dr. Clyde Russell Allen, Jr.

Nov 21, 1941 - Aug 29, 2025

Dr. Clyde Russell Allen, 83, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on August 29, 2025.Born November 21, 1941, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Clyde grew up in the Mississippi Delta, the “Home of the Blues.” In high school, he was elected Mr. Clarksdale High and was active in Boy Scouts, earning…

Sara Clayson McNeill Smith

Sep 27, 2006 - Aug 29, 2025

Sara Clayson McNeill Smith of Sullivan’s Island SC.Clayson was born in Mt. Pleasant on September 27, 2006, and died August 29, 2025, of complications from chemotherapy. She was at MUSC’s Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital where she received excellent care from the most amazing, professional and loving staff, many of whom she bonded with and befriended.She…

Lisa Crooks Bryant

Oct 5, 1954 - Aug 28, 2025

Lisa Crooks Bryant, 70, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, wife of Jerry Glenn Bryant entered into eternal rest after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Her Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road, at 2:30…

Barbara Annette Parnell Coskrey

Jul 27, 1942 - Aug 28, 2025

Barbara Annette Parnell Coskrey, 83, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Thursday, August 28, 2025. The family will receive friends for a visitation, Friday, September 12 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Rd. Burial will be private.Barbara was born July 27,…

Kenton Loyd Lipham

Jul 4, 1941 - Aug 28, 2025

Kenton Loyd Lipham, 84, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Susan Ann Oertel Lipham entered into eternal rest Thursday, August 28, 2025. His Funeral Service will be held Thursday, September 4, 2025 in the Christ Episcopal Church, 2304 Hwy 17 N, Mount Pleasant, SC, at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Christ Church Cemetery.…

Amy White McClain

May 30, 1968 - Aug 28, 2025

Amy White McClain, 57, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Thursday, August 28, 2025. Her Funeral Service will be held Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 3:00 pm in the J. Henry Stuhr, Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road. The family will receive friends an hour before the service at the Mount…

Alys Anne Passailaigue Dennis

Jun 15, 1963 - Aug 28, 2025

Alys Anne Passailaigue Dennis, 62, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, surrounded by members of her loving family. Born on June 15, 1963, in Summerville, South Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of Margaret Jones Passailaigue and Ernest (Ernie) L. Passailaigue Jr.After graduating from Wando High School, Alys Anne…

Julian A. "Bucky" Buckner

Jul 19, 1952 - Aug 27, 2025

Julian A. “Bucky” Buckner entered this world on July 19, 1952. His childhood was spent traveling the world as the child of an Army officer. February 9, 1964, was a pivotal moment in his life - seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show. From that moment on he knew he wanted to be a…

Roy Randall "Randy" Ragland

Aug 2, 1950 - Aug 27, 2025

Captain Roy Randall Ragland peacefully rode across the horizon one last time with his wife by his side on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.Born in Long Beach, California, Randy was a Navy “brat” who arrived in Charleston just before his 10th birthday. He spent his formative years roaming the Lowcountry, where he never met a stranger.…

Richard (Dick) E. Masonis

Apr 23, 1935 - Aug 27, 2025

Richard (Dick) E. Masonis, born in Baltimore, MD, lived a quiet and honorable life in Laurel, MD for 60 years, before moving to Mount Pleasant, SC in 1998.Passing at the age of 90 on August 27, 2025, he is survived by his beloved wife, Jean Wade Masonis; son, Bill (Kathy); daughter, Patti; grandchildren, Alex (Stephany)…