Obituaries

Mary Magdalene Droze Murphy

Aug 1, 1922 - May 12, 2017

Mary Magdalene Droze Murphy, 94, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of the late William Henry Murphy, entered into eternal rest Friday, May 12, 2017. Her funeral service will be held at the graveside, Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road at 11:00 a.m.. The family will receive friends Monday in…

Mary Magdalene Droze Murphy

Aug 1, 1922 - May 12, 2017

Mary Magdalene Droze Murphy, 94, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of the late William Henry Murphy, entered into eternal rest Friday, May 12, 2017. Her funeral service will be held at the graveside, Tuesday, May 16, 2017 in Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends Monday in…

Debbie Lynn Mallaney

Aug 22, 1955 - May 10, 2017

Debbie Lynn Mallaney, 61, of North Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday , May 16, in Christ Our King Catholic Church, 1149 Russell Drive Mount Pleasant, SC, at 11:00 a.m. Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell for Debbie will follow in…

Bruce Edward Ryals

Apr 15, 1963 - May 10, 2017

Bruce Edward Ryals, 54, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Bonnie Cheryl Huggins Ryals entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 10, 2017. His Memorial Service will be held Sunday, May 14, 2017 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends Sunday in Stuhr's…

Robert "Rob" Simpson

Jan 10, 1951 - May 9, 2017

Robert William Simpson (Rob), 66, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.Robert was born to Robert James Simpson and Gladys Langdon Simpson Johnson on January 10, 1951 in London, England. A graduate of Spur High School, he studied at the University of London International Programmes before immigrating…

Bright Emory Sitton

Jan 4, 1924 - May 9, 2017

Bright Emory Sitton, Jr., of Mount Pleasant, SC, died May 9, 2017. Mr. Sitton was born January 4, 1924, in Greer, SC, the son of the late Bright Emory Sitton, Sr., and the late Daisy Wylie Sitton. He attended Mt. Zion Institute in Winnsboro, SC and the University South Carolina and served in the United…

Richard G. Blankenbecklor

Jul 5, 1930 - May 9, 2017

Richard, 86, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, a Navy veteran, widower of Barbara V. Blankenbecklor, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Arrangements by Stuhr's Northwoods Chapel.

L. Paul Housand

Sep 26, 1934 - May 8, 2017

L. Paul Housand, 82, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Ann Strickland Housand entered into eternal rest Monday, May 8, 2017. His Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 12, 2017 in J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL., 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 11:00 a.m. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Live Oak…

Otis E. Taylor

Dec 2, 1930 - May 7, 2017

Former City of Charleston First Assistant Fire Chief Otis E. Taylor entered into eternal rest Sunday, May 7, 2017, he was 86.The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL., 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. His Funeral Service will be held Thursday,…

Melody Carney

Nov 27, 1950 - May 7, 2017

Melody Renee Carney, 66, of Ladson, South Carolina, wife of Lloyd T. Carney, died peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, May 7, 2017. A Celebration of Life service will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in the Seacoast Church: Mount Pleasant Campus, 750 Long Point Road at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. MOUNT…