Obituaries

Rita Brickman Kurtz

Jun 16, 1931 - Nov 17, 2021

Rita Brickman Kurtz, 90, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of Arthur Joseph Kurtz, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Her funeral service will be held graveside on Friday, November 19, 2021, in Brith Sholom Beth Israel Cemetery (Maryville), Sycamore Avenue, at 11:00 a.m. The funeral may also be viewed via livestream at https://youtu.be/_zRw2Pe_Xto.…

Lon Douglas Hoops

May 14, 1952 - Nov 17, 2021

Lon Douglas Hoops, 69, of North Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Teresa Ann Nemeth Hoops entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 17, 2021. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Bethlehem Deliverance Worship Ministries, 1 University Drive, North Charleston, SC. The family will gather with friends for one…

Ralph Eugene Smith

Aug 24, 1950 - Nov 17, 2021

Ralph Eugene Smith, 71, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Tina Horner Smith, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 17, 2021. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 22, 2021 in Second Presbyterian Church, 342 Meeting Street at 11:00 am. A Private Graveside Service will be in Beaufort National Cemetery, with Army Honors. The…

Shirley Mae Hartley

Apr 30, 1943 - Nov 17, 2021

Shirley Mae Hartley, 78, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Her funeral service will be held at the graveside on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Live Oak Memorial Gardens, at 3:00 pm. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel.Shirley was born April 30, 1943 in Charleston, South…

Tomaso Ferdinado Degifico

Jul 11, 1970 - Nov 17, 2021

Tomaso F. Degifico, 51, of Ladson, SC, husband of Patricia C. L. Degifico, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. His Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, November 21, 2021, in City Church of Charleston, 913 Wappoo Road at 4:00 p.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.…

Viola Fern Gilstrap

Aug 25, 1936 - Nov 16, 2021

Viola Martin GilstrapAugust 25, 1936 - November 16, 2021Viola Martin Gilstrap, 85, of Hanahan, SC entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Her Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 22, 2021 at Trident Baptist Church, 100 Montague Plantation Rd., Goose Creek, SC, 29445 at 12:00 pm. The family will receive friends one hour…

Roger Eric Noyes

Feb 25, 1951 - Nov 15, 2021

Roger Noyes, accomplished real estate developer, sailor, racing car driver, vintage car enthusiast and the best of friends passed away from complications due to Parkinson's Disease in Mt. Pleasant, SC this past Monday. Born west of London, Roger attended the London School of Economics, and after graduation went to work for the London-based, world-wide real…

Wheeler Mellette Tillman

Aug 25, 1941 - Nov 15, 2021

Wheeler Mellette Tillman, 80, of North Charleston, SC, husband of the late Brenda Gayle Watson, entered into eternal rest Monday, November 15, 2021. His private graveside service, with Air Force Honors, will be held in Beaufort National Cemetery. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel.Wheeler was born August 25, 1941 in Charleston, SC,…

Bishop Alex Dockery Dickson

Sep 9, 1926 - Nov 14, 2021

Bishop Dickson was consecrated as the First Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee on April 9, 1983. Prior to his consecration as Bishop, he served 10 years as a Parish Priest in the Diocese of Mississippi; 4 years at Rolling Fork and Hollandale; 6 years in Jackson; and then he served as Rector…

Sharon Hilton Esposito

Oct 22, 1962 - Nov 14, 2021

Sharon Hilton Esposito, age 59, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Charleston, SC. She survived by her father, Robert (Bob) Hilton; husband, John L. Jr. (Bud) Esposito of 37 years; daughter, Ashley C. Esposito; sister, Kellie Hilton-Bell; and brother, Eddie Hilton; also nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her mother,…