Obituaries

Gordon Newell Cummings, Jr.

Jul 20, 1953 - Jul 11, 2024

Gordon Newell Cummings, Jr., 70, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Rhonda P. Cummings of 43 years, entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 11, 2024. His Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in the St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 413 Geddes Ave at 12:00 pm. The family will receive friends Tuesday, one…

Merle Lurene Blitch

Mar 30, 1959 - Jul 10, 2024

Merle Lurene Blitch, 65, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of Michael Robert Lawson, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Her Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 11:00 am. Burial to immediately follow in Live Oak Memorial…

Ellen Catherine Mapes

Apr 11, 1941 - Jul 9, 2024

Ellen Catherine Mapes, 83, of North Charleston, South Carolina, wife of Charles Randall Mapes, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Her Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in the Northside Baptist Church, 7800 Northside Drive, at 3:00 pm. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel.Ellen was born April…

Robert Ernest Wolfe

May 29, 1956 - Jul 9, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Ernest Wolfe, 68, of Johns Island, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. His funeral service will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024 in…

William "Bill" Rutledge Garvin

Sep 25, 1935 - Jul 9, 2024

William "Bill" Rutledge Garvin, 88, of Adams Run, South Carolina, husband of Virginia Herrington Garvin, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 9, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2024 in the Adams Run Baptist Church, 8113 Hwy 162 at 3:00 pm. The family will receive…

John Harvey McChesney

Oct 9, 1959 - Jul 9, 2024

John Harvey McChesney, 64, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 9, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, July 15, 2024, in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 10:00 am with a reception to follow. John was born October 9, 1959, in Abington, Pennsylvania, son…

Arthur McMillan Semken

Dec 26, 1932 - Jul 9, 2024

Arthur McMillan Semken, Jr., 91, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Betty Jo Semken, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Arthur was born on December 26, 1932 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of Arthur McMillan Semken and Charlotte Pashley Davis. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1954 as a radio operator,…

Gregory Michael Niemiera, II

Jan 26, 1982 - Jul 8, 2024

Gregory Michael Niemiera II, was born January 26, 1982, in Princeton, New Jersey. Gregor, as he was affectionately known, was a wonderful gift from God. In April of 1982, he suffered a severe vaccine injury which left him unable to see, speak, or walk. Gregor never stopped fighting and was able to prevail over these…

Betty Davis Frampton

Mar 20, 1939 - Jul 8, 2024

Betty Davis Frampton who possessed a spacious heart for family, an inquisitive mind, a creative spirit, a penchant for homemaking and true grit died peacefully on July 8. She was born on March 20, 1939 in Monetta, SC to Oscar Ward Davis and Jannie Ruth McCullough Davis. Betty spent her teenage years in the Park Circle…

Merrill D. Hanna, Sr.

May 17, 1935 - Jul 7, 2024

Merrill D. Hanna, Sr., 89, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Sunday, July 7, 2024. A service will be held graveside, Monday, July 15, 2024 in Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Avenue at 11:00 am. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.Merrill was born May 17, 1935 in Lake City, South Carolina,…