Obituaries

Ann Elizabeth Looper Pryor

Jul 31, 1961 - Mar 6, 2026

Ann Elizabeth Looper Pryor passed away on March 6, 2026, following a brief but brutal battle with an aggressive form of non-small cell lung cancer. She was 64 and a non-smoker.A baby girl was born on July 31, 1961, at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston and was adopted shortly thereafter by…

Jean Robinson Taylor

Jul 17, 1937 - Mar 6, 2026

Jean Robinson Taylor, 88, of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026. Born in Williamsburg County on July 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Eulas Ira Robinson and Elise Knight Robinson. Jean was raised with her best friend and beloved brother, William Ira Robinson, and attended Georgetown and Andrews…

Gerald K. Platt, Sr.

Dec 8, 1935 - Mar 6, 2026

Gerald K. Platt, Sr., 90, of Ravenel, South Carolina, husband of the late Nellie Rae Platt, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 6, 2026. His Memorial Service will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 11:00 am in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway.Gerald was born December 8,…

Jane Carver Dickson

May 15, 1937 - Mar 6, 2026

Jane Carver Dickson of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of Bishop Alex Dickson, took the Hand of Jesus and went to her Heavenly home on Friday, March 6, 2026. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date on Pawleys Island, after which Jane will be laid to rest with her husband, The…

Norman Patrick "Pat" Owens

Feb 18, 1941 - Mar 5, 2026

Norman Patrick “Pat” Owens, 85, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of the late Melvena Sue Williams Owens, entered into eternal rest Friday, March 6, 2026.His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 21, 2026 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends…

Anna Phillips Melissas

Jul 13, 1930 - Mar 5, 2026

Anna Phillips Melissas, 95, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Her Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race Street at 12:30 pm. Interment will immediately follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive…

Quwen Victoria "Vickie" Graham Lubelsky

Sep 25, 1942 - Mar 5, 2026

Quwen Victoria "Vickie" Graham Lubelsky, 83, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, wife of Norman Lubelsky entered into eternal rest Thursday, March 5, 2026. Her Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road at 1:00 pm. The family will receive friends Wednesday…

Doyle McClain Strock

Aug 28, 1941 - Mar 5, 2026

Doyle McClain Strock, 84, of Bonneau, South Carolina, husband of the late Kathleen Aldridge Strock, entered into eternal rest Thursday, March 5, 2026. His funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, at 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, at 11:00 am. Entombment will immediately follow at…

James "Russell" Howell

Apr 1, 1949 - Mar 4, 2026

James "Russell" Howell, 76, of Folly Beach, South Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, after a six month battle with cancer. He was residing at Riverside Health and Rehab in North Charleston, SC where he received special care from the staff.Russell was born April 1, 1949 in Florence, South Carolina, son of the…

Edward William Silverman

Apr 1, 1941 - Mar 4, 2026

Edward William Silverman, 84, of Summerville, South Carolina, husband of Madalyn Jackson Silverman entered into eternal rest Wednesday, March 4, 2026. His memorial service will be held Sunday, March 15, 2026 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the…