Obituaries

Kenneth Richard Davenport

Oct 14, 1935 - Oct 10, 2019

K. Richard "Dick" Davenport, 83, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Thursday, October 10, 2019. His Funeral Service will be held Thursday, October 17, 2019 in First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, 53 Meeting Street at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be family only. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.…

James P. Adamczyk

May 14, 1959 - Oct 9, 2019

James P. Adamczyk, 60, of Charleston, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on October 9, 2019. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the J. Henry Stuhr Downtown Chapel on Friday, October 18, 2019. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, October 19, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at the…

Aubrey Hancock

Oct 20, 1929 - Oct 9, 2019

Aubrey Hancock passed into Life Eternal on October 9, 2019. Born October 20, 1929, the third child of Rose Gough and Budd Hancock in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Aubrey Hancock lived a long and remarkable life openly and honestly with his partner of 55 years, William Alvin "Bill" Fontaine, Jr. of Charleston, South Carolina. In 1950, Aubrey…

Jiri Frantisek Vaclav Jilich

Dec 28, 1949 - Oct 9, 2019

Jiri Frantisek Vaclav Jilich, husband of Jane Iredell Thompson Jilich, died at home on October 9, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born in Prague in 1949 to George and Anna Ilk Jilich. When the Communists invaded Czechoslovakia in 1968, his family fled to the United States. He thrived here, becoming a renowned restaurateur,…

Jack Croxton Bennett

Jun 15, 1930 - Oct 9, 2019

It is with great sadness the family of Jack Croxton Bennett husband of Marian Fail Bennett announce his passing on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. He is now in the Home of his Heavenly Father, resting peacefully. His Funeral Service will be held Sunday, October 13, 2019 in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 712 Wappoo Road at…

Mary West Hassold

Jun 19, 1957 - Oct 8, 2019

Mary West Hassold, 62, passed away at MUSC surrounded by her family on October 8, 2019 after a year long battle with lung cancer(non-smoker).Born June 19, 1957 in West Chester, PA. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred West. Mary graduated from Furman University with a Bachelors Degree in Education and a…

Glenn A. Stiegman, Jr.

Mar 18, 1948 - Oct 8, 2019

Glenn A. Stiegman, Jr., age 71, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, on the Isle of Palms, South Carolina. He was born on Parris Island in South Carolina on March 18, 1948.He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Imogene Stiegman of Glennville, Georgia.Glenn was STAR student and class salutatorian of the…

Philip "Phil" Douglas Nicholson

Sep 15, 1969 - Oct 8, 2019

Philip "Phil" Douglas Nicholson, 50, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Donna Louise Nicholson passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. His memorial service will be held Sunday, October 13, 2019 in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road at 3:00 pm. The family will receive friends in the Mount Pleasant…

Joseph Heckelman

May 22, 1932 - Oct 7, 2019

Joseph Heckelman, 87, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Elaine Friedman Heckelman, entered into eternal rest Monday, October 7, 2019. His funeral service will be held at the gravesite, Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Cemetery, Huguenin Avenue at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by J Henry Stuhr Inc. Downtown Chapel.Joseph was born May…

Ann Hay Thomas "Mammy"

Jun 13, 1929 - Oct 6, 2019

Ann Hay Thomas (Mammy), 90, of Yonges Island, South Carolina, went peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on October 6, 2019. She was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved autumn and football and especially her Clemson Tigers. She was loved by many and brought joy to everyone around…