Obituaries

Myrna Schoffman Altman

Nov 9, 1945 - Feb 18, 2026

Myrna Schoffman Altman, of Charleston, South Carolina, has died on February 18, 2026 of multiple long term health issues. Funeral Services will be held on February 19, 2026, 2pm, at The Synagogue Emanu-El Cemetery, 60 Sycamore Ave, Charleston, SC 29407. The family will be hosting guests at Shiva at the home of her son, Avram…

William "Bill" Francis Smith III

Feb 7, 1946 - Feb 16, 2026

William “Bill” Francis Smith III, 80, of Charleston, SC, passed away on February 16, 2026.Funeral services will be private.Bill was born in Charleston, SC, to William Francis Smith II and Adele Stevens Smith, on February 7, 1946. He was raised in Old Mt. Pleasant on Atlantic Avenue, a place he loved and cherished. He attended…

David Ray Wilson

Jul 25, 1958 - Feb 16, 2026

David Ray Wilson was born on July 25, 1958 in Columbus, Mississippi. He entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of February 16, 2026. His Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 20, 2026 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at…

Ray Paul Nelson

Aug 27, 1934 - Feb 15, 2026

Ray Paul Nelson, 91, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of the late Sally Anne Nelson, entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 15, 2026. His Memorial Service will be held Monday, March 9, 2026 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 12:00 pm.Ray was born August 27, 1934 in…

Dennis W. Easterling

Jul 2, 1944 - Feb 15, 2026

Dennis W. Easterling, 81, of Summerville, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 15, 2026. His Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 12:00 pm.Dennis was born July 2, 1944 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late…

Albert Waylen Butler, Sr.

Sep 11, 1940 - Feb 15, 2026

Albert Waylen Butler, Sr., 85, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Mary Ann Rourke Butler entered peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by his family Monday, February 15, 2026. His funeral service will be held Friday, February 20, 2026 at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel, 232 Calhoun Street at 11:30 a.m. Rite of Committal will…

Robert Andrew Draughn

Apr 22, 1938 - Feb 15, 2026

Robert Andrew Draughn, 87, of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, devoted husband of 63 years to Donna Dingle Draughn, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Born on April 22, 1938, in Wilson, North Carolina, Robert was the son of the late Charles Draughn and the late Lucy Lancaster Draughn.He is survived by…

Lisa Marie Daniels Aslan

Aug 27, 1954 - Feb 15, 2026

Lisa Marie Daniels Aslan, 71, of Hanahan, South Carolina, wife of the late James Elias Aslan entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 15, 2026. Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 4:00 pm. The family will receive friends following the…

Joy Loris Mims (Bolus)

Mar 17, 1958 - Feb 15, 2026

Joy Loris Mims (Miss Joy), 67, of James Island, South Carolina, went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2026, surrounded by her devoted family. A Charleston native, born March 17, 1958, she was the daughter of the late James Alexander Mims, Jr. and Loris Martschink Mims. Joy attended First Baptist High School and…

Betty Joan Brant

Dec 21, 1942 - Feb 15, 2026

Betty Joan Brant, 83, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Her funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Rd, at 2:00 pm followed by a reception at Snee Farm Country Club. Betty was born…