Obituaries

Ruth Newman Rourk

May 30, 1918 - Aug 25, 2017

Ruth Newman Rourk, 99, of Charleston, South Carolina, widow of Richard A. Buckheister and widow of Clarence H. Rourk entered into eternal rest Friday, August 25, 2017. Her Funeral Service will be held Sunday, August 27, 2017, in Ashley River Baptist Church, 1101 Savannah Hwy, at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends in Ashley…

Trudy Browning Carnahan

Feb 22, 1926 - Aug 25, 2017

Trudy Browning Carnahan, 91, was elevated to Heaven and into the arms of Jesus on August 25, 2017. Born on February 22, 1926, she was the daughter of Arthur and Iris Yarley Browning, and was the wife of the late Carnie Carnahan. Surviving are a daughter Salette Fulmer Austin and her husband Danny Austin, of…

Kenneth "Kenny" McKnight

Nov 8, 1959 - Aug 25, 2017

Kenneth "Kenny" McKnight, 57, of Ladson, SC entered into eternal rest Friday, August 25, 2017.Kenny was born November 8, 1959 in Elgin Air Force Base, FL, son of Shirley Ann McKnight and the late Warren A. McKnight. He is survived by his mother, Shirley A. McKnight; three sisters: Peggy Howard (Charles) of Quitman, GA, Cheryl…

Alex Raechel Hickman

Sep 21, 1995 - Aug 25, 2017

Alex Raechel Hickman, 21, of Summerville, SC, died Friday, August 25, 2017. Her funeral service will be held Friday, September 1, 2017 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 service.Alex was born September 21, 1995 in Charleston, SC.…

Stuart Douglas Langston

May 25, 1954 - Aug 25, 2017

Stuart Douglas Langston, 63, of Moncks Corner, SC, husband of Kathy Hogan Langston died Friday, August 25, 2017. His memorial service will be held Saturday, September 2, 2017 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 10:30 a.m. Stuart was born May 25, 1954 in Charleston, SC, son of the late…

Elisabeth Margeurite Sophie Lenes

Sep 30, 1958 - Aug 24, 2017

Elisabeth Margeurite Sophie Lenes (nee Lapp) began dancing in Heaven at the feet of her Savior on August 24, 2017, after a sojourn on Earth filled with love. Her family prayed with her and said farewell as she passed into eternity. She is survived by her tender husband Steven and her children Felicity (Walter Voit),…

Louise Marie Yantorn

Jun 27, 1946 - Aug 24, 2017

Louise Marie Yantorn, 71, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of Joseph Frank Yantorn entered into eternal rest Thursday, August 24, 2017. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 26, 2017 in J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.Louise was born June 27, 1946 in Charleston,…

Thomas Alpha Riggs

May 29, 1945 - Aug 23, 2017

Thomas Alpha Riggs of Charleston, SC, died at home in the early morning of Wednesday, August 23, 2017. His Memorial Service will be held at J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Downtown Chapel at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 25th, with a celebration of life to follow at the home of Tommy and his smiley face gate-upstairs…

Breeanna Sharee Fields

Mar 1, 1991 - Aug 23, 2017

Breeanna Sharee Fields, 26, of Moncks Corner, SC, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Her funeral service will be held Saturday, September 2, 2017 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends Saturday one hour prior to the service.Breeanna was born March 1, 1991 in…

Harry Linford "Lindy" Collins

Jun 30, 1955 - Aug 23, 2017

Harry Linford "Lindy" Collins, 62, of Saint George, SC, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. His funeral service will be held Sunday, August 27, 2017 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 1:30 pm. Interment will follow at Live Oak Cemetery, Walterboro, SC. The…