Obituaries

Balva Aprans Hartley

Aug 24, 1943 - Apr 25, 2026

Balva Aprans Hartley, 82, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026.Balva was born on August 24, 1943, in Jaunjelgava, Latvia. As a young child, she fled her homeland with her family in 1944 to escape the advancing Soviet occupation. They spent several years in Germany before immigrating to the United States in July 1949, eventually…

Summar Shea Snyder Simpson

Sep 1, 1973 - Apr 25, 2026

Summar Shea Snyder Simpson, 52, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, wife of Bobby Simpson entered into eternal rest Saturday, April 25, 2026.A celebration of Summar’s life will be held at Seacoast Church-Mount Pleasant on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1 pm. The family will receive friends at the church the hour prior(at 12 noon). Interment…

Megan Aila Gabriel

Dec 9, 1974 - Apr 24, 2026

The fierce and magical Megan Gabriel born December 9th, 1974 in Kentucky was raised in Upstate New York and ultimately left us all too soon on April 24th, 2026, in Charleston , SC. It's comforting that Megan is now united with her dearly missed Mother, Lynn Gabriel, Roxy, Wrigley and Ivy. She is survived by…

Marco Paulo Negreiros

Dec 21, 1977 - Apr 24, 2026

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we share the passing of Marco Paulo Negreiros-a beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend, and an inspiration to so many.Marco Paulo was soulmate, best friend, and the love of Melissa Cooley Negreiros’ life, and a proud, devoted father to Maxton (20), Lillian (15), and Sophia Kate (11). His family…

Jane Kellett Hayes, PhD

Dec 27, 1948 - Apr 24, 2026

Jane Kellett Hayes, PhD (Kuzniacki), known as Jane or Janie to her family and friends and Mimi to her grandchildren, peacefully passed away on April 24, 2026. She was 77.Born Betty Jane Kellett in Greenville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of John H. Kellett and Mattie Lou Watson Kellett. She was a graduate of…

Melvin Clyde Knight

Aug 6, 1932 - Apr 24, 2026

Melvin Clyde Knight, 93, of Charleston, SC, beloved husband of the late Marlene Fralix Knight, entered into eternal rest on April 24, 2026, with his children by his side. He is reunited with his wife of 70 years, parents, brothers, sisters, and grandson. He will be missed by the hearts of those who knew and…

Stella Concetta Conte

Jul 15, 1927 - Apr 23, 2026

Stella Concetta (Caputo) Conte passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Her relatives and friends are invited to attend her memorial service on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10am at Somerby Independent Living in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Stella will be interred with her husband at a later date in Altoona, PA. Stella was born in Juniata,…

Betsy Coker Thrash

Aug 15, 1935 - Apr 23, 2026

Betsy Coker Thrash passed away peacefully at her home in Charleston, SC on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the age of 90.Born and raised in Columbia, SC, Betsy was the daughter of the late Benjamin Covington Coker and Katherine White Coker. She graduated from Dreher High School in 1953 and received her B.A. from Duke…

William Warner Neiderberger

Feb 15, 1937 - Apr 23, 2026

William Warner Neiderberger, 89, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of the late Shirley Ann Gottschall Neiderberger, entered into eternal rest Thursday, April 23, 2026. A Visitation and Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road, starting at 10:00am.William was born…

Joseph Russell Sliker

Jun 10, 1945 - Apr 22, 2026

Joseph Russell Sliker passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22 with his loving wife, Melody, by his side. He will be greatly missed by his family, his friends and the wider Lowcountry community that is forever changed by his presence.Joe was born June 10th 1945 in Jacksonville, Florida to Carolyn Austin (Floyd) and Glenn Alfred…