Obituaries

Eugene Henry Koester

Sep 24, 1931 - Feb 3, 2023

Eugene Henry Koester, Professor Emeritus of Music at Charleston Southern University, 91, of Pinopolis, SC, entered into eternal rest peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, February 3, 2023.  Eugene was born September 24, 1931 in Charleston, SC, son of the late Thomas Frederick Koester and Lillie Todd Koester.  Eugene loved nothing more than saying…

Charles Wendell Hilton

Jan 6, 1954 - Feb 2, 2023

On February 2, 2023, Charles Wendell Hilton, loving husband and father, entered into eternal rest at age 69. Charles was born in 1954 to the late Wendell and Reba Hilton in Charleston, SC. After earning his bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston, he worked as an electrical contractor for 45 years. He will be…

Carole Anne Gandolph

Jun 29, 1948 - Feb 1, 2023

Carole Anne Gandolph, 74, of Mount Pleasant, SC, wife of David Charles Gandolph entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Her funeral service will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023, in the Seacoast Church - Mt. Pleasant, 750 Long Point Road, at 3:00 pm. The family will receive friends at the Church Chapel one…

Edwin Walter Meredith

Oct 22, 1930 - Feb 1, 2023

Edwin Walter Meredith, 92, of Charleston, South Carolina entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 1, 2023. His Funeral Service will be held Thursday, February 9, 2023 in Ashley River Baptist Church, 1101 Savannah Hwy. at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends in the sanctuary, one hour prior to the service. Burial services will be…

Alvis Arnold Hancock

Feb 21, 1925 - Jan 31, 2023

Alvis Arnold Hancock, 97, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Helen Virginia "Ginny" Hancock entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 31, 2023. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 4, 2023 in Bethany United Methodist Church, 1853 Maybank Hwy., James Island at 3:00 p.m.  Interment, Bethany Cemetery, 10 Cunnington Ave., Charleston, SC 29405.  Arrangements…

William "Billy" Ronald Detyens

Mar 29, 1940 - Jan 31, 2023

William "Billy" Ronald Detyens, 82, of Vance, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 31, 2023. His Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel. Billy was born March 29, 1940 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late William James Detyens and…

Jerrold Aubrey Rockett

Apr 14, 1946 - Jan 31, 2023

  Jerrold Aubrey Rockett, 76, husband of Joyce Jean Rockett, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 31, 2023.  His Funeral Service with military honors will be held Friday, February 3, 2023, in the East Cooper Baptist Church (361 Egypt Road, Mt. Pleasant) at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends an hour before the service.…

Marguerite Valk Reeves Gussenhoven

Aug 11, 1919 - Jan 30, 2023

Marguerite Valk Reeves Gussenhoven died Monday, January 30, 2023, at age 103. Born in Charleston on August 11, 1919, she was the daughter of Marguerite Sinkler Valk and Courtney Valk. She was the widow of Edward Bounetheau Reeves, Jr. and Walter Howard Gussenhoven. Mrs. Gussenhoven is survived by her children: Marguerite Sinkler Reeves, Peter Bounetheau…

Clarence "Clay" Joseph LaFountain

Jan 30, 1947 - Jan 30, 2023

Clarence Joseph LaFountain, 76, of Feeding Hills, Massachusetts, husband of Elaine  Radowicz entered into eternal rest Monday, January 30, 2023. His services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel. Clay was born January 30, 1947 in Ludlow, Massachusetts, son of Clarence Peter LaFountain and Virgie Carter LaFountain.…

Conner Harry Flowers

Feb 9, 1990 - Jan 30, 2023

It is with heavy heart, we announce the passing of Conner Harry Flowers on January 30, 2023 at the age of 32. His funeral service will be held Sunday, February 5, 2023, in First United Methodist Church Isle of Palms, 12 21st Ave., Isle of Palms, SC 29451 at 3:00 p.m.  The family will receive…