Obituaries

Bruce Alan Yarnall

Dec 10, 1933 - Feb 20, 2021

Bruce Alan Yarnall, Charleston, SC, died February 20, 2021, at Heartland of West Ashley. He was born December 10, 1933 in Washington D.C., the son of Floyd L. and Lillian Burnside Yarnall. Bruce graduated from Waterford (OH) High School in 1951. He served in the United States Army for 2 years at Fort Knox, KY,…

Nancy Venters Willms

Feb 16, 1929 - Feb 20, 2021

On Saturday, February 20, 2021, a beautiful, morning filled with the sound of songbirds, Nancy Venters Willms departed this life for her eternal reward, to be reunited with loved ones gone before her.Nancy was born in Wilmington, NC to Sallie Lee Collins Venters and Christopher Harry Venters, Sr. on February 16, 1929. Nancy grew up…

Marlowe Marie Moxley

Apr 27, 2002 - Feb 20, 2021

Marlowe Marie Moxley captured the hearts of all she met with her inner joy, positive energy, and above all, an intelligence and ability to always remain gracious and humble. Marlowe, known to all as a loving and compassionate soul who enjoyed laughter and a good prank. She had an adventurous personality and enjoyed traveling. At…

William "Billy" E. Hilton

Jul 9, 1944 - Feb 20, 2021

In the early morning of Saturday, February 20, 2021, William "Billy" Ernest Hilton, Jr., went to be with the Lord. A son of the late William E. Hilton Sr. and Rosalie Griffin Hilton, Billy was raised on Johns Island, SC. Billy, PaPa, Opa, Pops, Uncle Billy, Sweet William, lived his last thirty years with his…

Isidore "Issy" Varoumas

Jan 28, 1990 - Feb 18, 2021

Issy Varoumas passed at his home in Charleston, SC on February 18th, 2021. Issy was a loving son to his parents Dee, Paulie Falstich and George Varoumas, brother to Megan Varoumas and her husband Eric, and boyfriend to Julianna Angelo. He regarded his many good friends across the country as family. He was a talented…

Lawrence "Lonnie" Mixson III

Jan 29, 1938 - Feb 17, 2021

Lawrence "Lonnie" Harry Mixson III, 83, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Susan Tovey Mixson entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 17, 2021. His family will receive friends at the home at a later date. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel.Lonnie was born January 29, 1938 in Charleston, South Carolina, son…

Rosie Phillips Dursse

Jun 10, 1931 - Feb 17, 2021

Rosie Phillips Dursse, 89, of Charleston, South Carolina, widow of Jules A. Dursse entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 17, 2021. A private Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race Street with interment following Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The service may be…

Joseph Elio Bell

Oct 10, 1924 - Feb 17, 2021

Joseph Elio Bell, 96, of Mt. Pleasant, Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Donna Lee Kennon Bell, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Joseph was born October 10, 1924, on the family farm in Wampee, South Carolina, son of Oree Jerome Bell and Delessie Reatha Carter Bell. After graduating from high school he joined…

Frances Jean Blanchette Pittman

Mar 24, 1949 - Feb 17, 2021

Frances Jean (Blanchette) Pittman was born March 24, 1949 in Putnam, Connecticut to Larry and Aline (Johnson) Blanchette, who preceded her in death. Fran attended Putnam High School, transferring to Killingly High her senior year. She enjoyed coming north to attend reunions and catch up with friends from both schools. Fran married Donald "Donn" Pittman…

Valmae Margaret Maher Newsome

Aug 19, 1921 - Feb 16, 2021

Valmae Margaret Maher Newsome, 99, passed away February 16, 2021. Born in Melbourne, Australia on August 19, 1921, Mrs. Newsome spent most of her childhood and young adulthood in Sydney with the exception of a few years on Norfolk Island. She was the first child of Frank Maher and Jean Miller Maher. Her mother's family…