Obituaries

Robert Blake Hessler

Feb 2, 1947 - Dec 16, 2023

Robert Blake Hessler, 76, died peacefully on December 16, 2023, at his home on John’s Island, SC, following a struggle with diabetic complications after pancreatic cancer. Robert, also called Bob, was born February 2, 1947, in Philadelphia.  His parents, Howard and Marie O’Donnell Hessler, moved to Wilmington, DE, where Bob graduated from Brandywine High School.…

Gene Howard Kizer

Aug 15, 1928 - Dec 16, 2023

Gene Howard Kizer, 95, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Elaine S. Bonner, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 16, 2023. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 pm. Gene's funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 20,…

Guy Reaves Arthur

Sep 14, 1964 - Dec 16, 2023

Guy Reaves Arthur, 59, of Summerville, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 16, 2023. His funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in the Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Charleston, SC at 2:00 pm. Burial services will be held at a later date in St. Johns Baptist Church Cemetery in…

Susan Marie Wagle Hill

Dec 29, 1963 - Dec 16, 2023

Susan Marie Wagle Hill, 59, of Johns Island, South Carolina, wife of Henry Lee Hill, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 16, 2023. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Susan's funeral service will be held…

Annette Katherine Fralix Leonard

Nov 19, 1935 - Dec 16, 2023

Annette Katherine Fralix Leonard, 88, of West Columbia, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Her Graveside Service will be held Saturday, January 6, 2024 in the Riverview Memorial Park, 3715 Azalea Drive, at 1:00 pm.  Annette was born November 19, 1935, to the late James Theodore Fralix, Sr. and Ellen…

James K. Rumrill

Aug 14, 1932 - Dec 15, 2023

  James K. Rumrill of Mt. Pleasant, 91, died on December 15, 2023 at his home after a brief illness. Jim was born in Springfield, MA on August 14, 1932. He grew up in the Boston area and graduated from The Roxbury Latin School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in December 1952 and served…

Craig Dennis Sohns

Jul 27, 1963 - Dec 15, 2023

  It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Craig Dennis Sohns, 60, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Friday, December 15, 2023. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, December 19, 2023, in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 11:00 am.  Interment…

Burnet Mendelsohn

Aug 6, 1934 - Dec 15, 2023

Burnet Mendelsohn, 89, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Jane Mirsky Mendelsohn entered into eternal rest Friday, December 15, 2023. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, December 18, 2023 in Synagogue Emanu-El, 5 Windsor Drive at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow in Emanu-El Cemetery, Maryville. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel. Burnet…

Elinor P. Varndell

Mar 15, 1925 - Dec 14, 2023

  Elinor P. Varndell, 98, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, widow of Charles Robert Varndell passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Her Memorial Service will be held Monday, January 22, 2024 in Rodenberg Chapel (Franke at Seaside), 1885 Rifle Range Road at 10:30 am. Interment will be private. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc.…

Karen Lynn Heupel

Oct 8, 1960 - Dec 14, 2023

  Karen Lynn Heupel, 63, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Thursday, December 14, 2023.  Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in J. Henry Stuhr Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Rd., N. Charleston at 4:00 PM. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Northwoods Chapel. Karen was born October 8, 1960…