Obituaries

Janice S. "Ninja" Ritter

Jan 7, 1944 - Feb 7, 2022

Janice S. "Ninja" Ritter, 78, of Summerville, SC, wife of William E. Ritter, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 7, 2022. Her funeral service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel.Janice was born January 7, 1944 in Panama City, FL, daughter of the late Roy…

Donald Howard Wedewer

Jul 5, 1925 - Feb 7, 2022

Donald H. Wedewer, 96, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on February 7, 2022.Wedewer, whose accomplishments were recognized by four U.S. presidents, was a state and national leader in assisting those with vision loss. In 1990, the American Foundation for the Blind awarded Wedewer the Migel Medal, the highest award for serving those with vision…

Norma Elizabeth Shuler

May 27, 1932 - Feb 6, 2022

Norma Elizabeth Shuler, 89, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 11, 2022 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on…

Peggy Ann Helmick

Aug 10, 1938 - Feb 6, 2022

Peggy Ann Helmick, 83, of North Charleston, SC, widow of Samuel Thomas Helmick entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 6, 2022. Her graveside service will be held Friday, February 11, 2022 at Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Avenue at 3:00 pm. The family will receive friends Friday from 1:30 pm until 2:30 pm in J.…

Bettye Anne Chambers

Dec 5, 1938 - Feb 6, 2022

Bettye Anne Chambers, 83, of Charleston, South Carolina, widow of Dr. Joe Carroll Chambers, entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 6, 2022. Her memorial service will be held Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 1:00 pm at First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, 53 Meeting St. Inurnment, Magnolia Cemetery. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.Bettye Anne,…

Elizabeth Loomis Battle

Mar 24, 1932 - Feb 6, 2022

Elizabeth Loomis Battle died peacefully on Sunday morning, February 6, 2022, in Charleston, SC, after a brief bout with cancer.Born in Omaha, Nebraska, on March 24, 1932, to Grace Loomis Battle and Richard Thomas Battle, Liz lived in many places around the world. After spending her childhood in Chattanooga, Tennessee and graduating from the Girls'…

Betty Lou Vineyard Warntz

Apr 4, 1930 - Feb 6, 2022

Betty Lou Vineyard Warntz, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 6, 2022. Her graveside service will be held in Michigan at a later time. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel. Betty was born April 4, 1930 in Harrisburg, Illinois, daughter of the late Herbert Cavender and the late…

Joseph J. Wilson

Oct 23, 1949 - Feb 5, 2022

Joseph Jerome Wilson, 72, of Hanahan, husband of Kathleen Sarni Wilson, entered into eternal rest Saturday, February 5, 2022. His funeral service will be held at the graveside Wednesday, February 9, 2022 in Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston at 11am. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road, North…

John Emory Crompton

Oct 7, 1952 - Feb 5, 2022

John Emory Crompton Jr. was born on October 7, 1952 in Wilmington Delaware to his parents John Emory Crompton Sr. and Helen Haines Crompton. John grew up in Wilmington Delaware where he had his career working for Amtrak in the evenings while also running his roofing company during the day. His dedicated work ethic displayed…

Betty Jo Parnelle

Jul 23, 1943 - Feb 5, 2022

Betty Jo Parnelle, 78, of James Island, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 5, 2022. She will be buried at Riverview Memorial Park. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel. Betty was born July 23, 1943 in Barnwell, South Carolina, daughter of the late Joseph E. Parler and Elaine Farris…