Obituaries

Esther Baskin Ferguson

Jan 24, 1943 - Feb 18, 2026

Esther Baskin Ferguson, philanthropist and supporter of the arts, died February 18, 2026 in Charleston. She was 83. A memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 7 at St. Stephen's Church, 67 Anson Street, Charleston, SC 29401. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.A native of Hartsville, South Carolina, she…

Linda Kay Jackson

Apr 10, 1948 - Feb 18, 2026

Linda Kay Jackson, 77, of Awendaw, South Carolina, wife of the late, Elwood Eugene Jackson Sr. entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Her Funeral Service will be held Monday, February 23, 2026 in Mount Olivet Pentecostal Holiness Church, 8469 Doar Road at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends one hour prior to…

Peggy Handley Causey

Nov 28, 1943 - Feb 18, 2026

Peggy Handley CauseyPeggy Handley Causey, 82, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, the loving wife of Danny Causey, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Her Funeral Service will be held Sunday, February 22, 2026 in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road at 2:00 pm. Interment, Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens.…

Myrna Schoffman Altman

Nov 9, 1945 - Feb 18, 2026

Myrna Schoffman Altman, of Charleston, South Carolina, has died on February 18, 2026 of multiple long term health issues. Funeral Services will be held on February 19, 2026, 2pm, at The Synagogue Emanu-El Cemetery, 60 Sycamore Ave, Charleston, SC 29407. The family will be hosting guests at Shiva at the home of her son, Avram…

William "Bill" Francis Smith III

Feb 7, 1946 - Feb 16, 2026

William “Bill” Francis Smith III, 80, of Charleston, SC, passed away on February 16, 2026.Funeral services will be private.Bill was born in Charleston, SC, to William Francis Smith II and Adele Stevens Smith, on February 7, 1946. He was raised in Old Mt. Pleasant on Atlantic Avenue, a place he loved and cherished. He attended…

David Ray Wilson

Jul 25, 1958 - Feb 16, 2026

David Ray Wilson was born on July 25, 1958 in Columbus, Mississippi. He entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of February 16, 2026. His Funeral Service will be held Friday, February 20, 2026 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at…

Ray Paul Nelson

Aug 27, 1934 - Feb 15, 2026

Ray Paul Nelson, 91, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of the late Sally Anne Nelson, entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 15, 2026. His Memorial Service will be held Monday, March 9, 2026 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 12:00 pm.Ray was born August 27, 1934 in…

Dennis W. Easterling

Jul 2, 1944 - Feb 15, 2026

Dennis W. Easterling, 81, of Summerville, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 15, 2026. His Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 12:00 pm.Dennis was born July 2, 1944 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late…

Albert Waylen Butler, Sr.

Sep 11, 1940 - Feb 15, 2026

Albert Waylen Butler, Sr., 85, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Mary Ann Rourke Butler entered peacefully into eternal rest surrounded by his family Monday, February 15, 2026. His funeral service will be held Friday, February 20, 2026 at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel, 232 Calhoun Street at 11:30 a.m. Rite of Committal will…

Robert Andrew Draughn

Apr 22, 1938 - Feb 15, 2026

Robert Andrew Draughn, 87, of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, devoted husband of 63 years to Donna Dingle Draughn, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Born on April 22, 1938, in Wilson, North Carolina, Robert was the son of the late Charles Draughn and the late Lucy Lancaster Draughn.He is survived by…