Obituaries

Rachel Giesy Chesser

- Jan 25, 2024

Rachel (Giesy) Chesser, 52, of Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, January 25, 2024. She was diagnosed with cancer in October of 2022. Born in northern Virginia, Rachel earned a Master of Arts in United States History from George Mason University and received a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Emory and…

MaryJane Kathryn Harris Howard

Jan 3, 1934 - Jan 22, 2024

MaryJane described herself first as a farmer. She was born in Harvard, Illinois, on January 3, 1934, to Dad (George Jay Harris †1957) and Mom (Jane Dorcas King Harris †1978).  She grew up happily on the family farm in Mendota, Illinois, with her siblings Herbert King Harris (†1972), John O Harris (†2018), and Ruth Agnes…

Rod Travis Shearon

Oct 17, 1973 - Jan 22, 2024

Rod Travis Shearon, 50, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Monday, January 22, 2024. There will be a private prayer service at the North Charleston location on Friday, January 26, 2024 for his immediate family.  After cremation, there will be a place in the Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens for family and friends…

Susan Amy Gates

Mar 9, 1959 - Jan 22, 2024

Susan Amy Gates, 64, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 22, 2024. Susan was born March 9, 1959, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Gerald Leon Goldman and Marilyn Rae Swartz Goldman. She graduated from Penn State University with a Degree in Animal Bioscience. She is survived by her husband,…

Gregory Lee Lyttle

Jun 8, 1955 - Jan 22, 2024

Gregory Lee Lyttle, 68, of Hollywood, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Monday, January 22, 2024.  Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel. Gregory was born June 8, 1955 in York, Pennsylvania, son of the late James Ralph Lyttle and Sophie Veronica Dembeck Lyttle.  In 1974, Greg married the love of his life, Ellen…

Ann Yokley Graves

Jun 28, 1926 - Jan 21, 2024

Ann Yokley Graves, 97, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, peacefully entered into eternal rest Sunday, January 21, 2024. Ann was born June 28, 1926, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, daughter of Oscar Hoyle Yokley and Mary Emily Wilkinson Yokley. Ann was raised with the help of her stepmother Mary Gilmer Weatherly Yokley. She grew up close…

Rita Louise Lucas

Aug 25, 1943 - Jan 21, 2024

Rita Louise Cooper Lucas, 80, of Hanahan, SC, passed away on January 21, 2024 in the company of her family.Rita was born on August 25, 1943 to Norene and Ivey Cooper in Thomasville, GA. She attended Port St. Joe High School (FL) where she was on the drill team, the annual staff, and a member…

Karen Ann Vournakis

Jun 12, 1941 - Jan 21, 2024

Karen Ann Vournakis, 82, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of John Nicholas Vournakis entered into eternal life Sunday, January 21, 2024. Her Funeral Service will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024 in the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race Street, Charleston, SC at 11:00 a.m. Interment follows at Live Oak Memorial Gardens.…

Gaynell Galus

Oct 14, 1937 - Jan 21, 2024

Gaynell (“GG”, “Tack”, “Gay”) Swindle Galus, 86, of Johns Island, SC entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Her funeral service will be held Saturday, February 3, 2024 in First Baptist Church of Johns Island, 3483 Maybank Hwy. at 2:00 p.m. and will be officiated by Pastor Jack Moore. Relatives and friends will…

Louis Edward "Eddie" Kornahrens, Jr.

Jan 10, 1943 - Jan 21, 2024

Louis Edward "Eddie" Kornahrens, Jr., 81, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Fiona Margaret Funderbug Kornahrens, entered into heaven in the early morning hours of January 21, 2024. His funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in St. Philips Church, 142 Church St, Charleston SC, at 11:00 am, the family will receive friends…