Obituaries

Frank Gaeton Costa

Jun 15, 1943 - Jun 18, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Frank Costa announces his peaceful passing on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at the age of 76. Frank will forever be in the hearts of his amazing wife of 51 years, Gail, who has been his tireless caregiver during his long illness, and his loving children, Dan…

Jerry Wayne Lavender

Feb 11, 1951 - Jun 17, 2019

Jerry Wayne Lavender, 68, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Jo A. Lavender died Monday, June 17, 2019. His memorial service will be held Thursday, June 20, 2019 in the Seacoast Church Chapel - Mount Pleasant, 750 Long Point Road at 2:00 pm. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.Jerry was born…

Nettie Virginia Padgett

Nov 16, 1933 - Jun 17, 2019

Nettie Virginia Bane Padgett, 85, of Ladson, South Carolina, wife of Hartley Padgett entered into eternal rest Monday, June 17, 2019. Her Funeral Service will be held Thursday, June 20, 2019 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC. WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 10:00 a.m. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive…

Christine DuBois

Feb 11, 1931 - Jun 15, 2019

Christine Eleanor DuBois, 88, of Rotonda West, FL, formerly of Goose Creek, SC and widow of Benjamin W. DuBois entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Her Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 21, 2019 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow…

Gloria Weeks Fennell

Mar 22, 1931 - Jun 15, 2019

Gloria Weeks Fennell, 88, of Charleston, SC, wife of John O. Fennell, entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 15, 2019. Her Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Ashley River Baptist Church, 1101 Savannah Hwy. at 1:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends one hour prior. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR,…

Jefferson "Brody" Bates

May 30, 2017 - Jun 14, 2019

Jefferson "Brody" Bates, beloved two-year old son of Coleman and Kayce Bates, of Mt.Pleasant, SC, passed Friday. Close friends and family gathered Tuesday for a small service at Alhambra Hall in celebration of Brody's life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests those wishing to honor Brody's life do so by making a donation at:…

Judith B. Biggie

Mar 7, 1944 - Jun 14, 2019

Judith B. Biggie, 75, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, wife of William H Biggie, died Friday, June 14, 2019. A Celebration of Life service in St. Michael's Church at 71 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401 with interment to follow in the churchyard will be Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 11:00 AM.. Arrangements by J. HENRY…

Thomas Burton Long

Jan 20, 1945 - Jun 14, 2019

Thomas (Tommy) Burton Long, Jr., 74, of North Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Ann Warren Long died Friday, June 14, 2019. His Funeral Service will be held Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Advent Lutheran Church, 3347 Rivers Avenue at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family…

Nico J. van Vliet

Dec 1, 1926 - Jun 13, 2019

Nicolaas Jan van Vliet (92), husband of Geertruida M. de Zeeuw, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on June 13, 2019, in his residence in Charleston, SC. Born on December 1st, 1926 in Utrecht, The Netherlands, he was the son of the late Arie Gijsbertus van Vliet and Derkje Petronella Huiberts.He began his…

Reuben Clark Higginbotham

Jan 5, 1929 - Jun 13, 2019

Reuben Clark Higginbotham, Jr, 90, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Guendelyne D'Armand Higginbotham entered into eternal rest Thursday, June 13, 2019. A celebration of his life Service will be held Sunday, June 16, 2019 in J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 1:30 p.m. The family will receive friends…