Obituaries

Charles Havens Davis

Apr 19, 1942 - May 1, 2024

Charles Havens Davis of Charleston, SC, husband of Karen Kline Davis and resident of Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community, entered eternal rest on May 1, 2024. Chuck was born in Chicago, IL in April 1942 to Edmonia Kintner Davis and Edmund Havens Davis. He grew up in Flossmoor, IL, but his family roots were in small town…

MCPO Thomas Dillon Hughes, Jr. USN (Ret.)

Dec 19, 1940 - May 1, 2024

MCPO Thomas Dillon Hughes, Jr. USN (Ret.), 83, of Daniel Island, South Carolina, husband of Beverly Hay Hughes entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 1, 2024. His private graveside service will be held in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel.Thomas was born December 19, 1940 in El Dorado,…

Anita Green Hooper

Nov 30, 1943 - May 1, 2024

Anita Green Hooper, 80, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, wife of James L. Hooper entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Northwoods Chapel.Anita was born November 30, 1943 in East Chicago, Indiana, daughter of the late Louis E. Green and the late Mary Arnold Green. She attended Harding…

Laura Haws Williams

Feb 4, 1952 - Apr 30, 2024

Laura Haws Williams, age 72, passed peacefully on April 30, 2024.Laura was born in Johnson City, TN on Feb 4, 1952, to Dr. Frank P Haws and the late Barbara Haws Jilton. She was raised in her beloved grandparents’ Jonesborough, TN home. She attended Converse College and graduated with degrees in English and Secondary Educationfrom…

Paul David Hopton

Dec 13, 1961 - Apr 29, 2024

Paul David Hopton, 62, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024.  Born December 13,1961 in Jackson, Mississippi, Paul David was the son of the late Richard Hopton and Carol Fagen Hopton.  Paul David was preceded in death by his older brother, Ricky, who passed away in April 2020. Known as PD…

James "Jim" Murphy Laird

Sep 11, 1944 - Apr 29, 2024

James "Jim" Murphy Laird, 79, of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, husband of Linda Johnson Laird entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 29, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 3, 2024, in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road at 12:30 pm. The family will receive…

John Eugene Hollis, Sr.

Jul 10, 1936 - Apr 28, 2024

John Eugene Hollis, Sr., 87, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of the late Syble Geraldine Hollis, entered into eternal rest Sunday, April 28, 2024. His memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in the Old St. Andrews Parish Church, 2604 Ashley River Road at 11:00 am. Inurnment to follow in the churchyard. Arrangements…

Herbert Morris Rovick

Dec 17, 1916 - Apr 28, 2024

Herbert Morris Rovick, 107, of Charleston, South Carolina, widower of Dora Slotchiver Rovick entered into eternal rest Sunday, April 28, 2024. His funeral service will be held graveside Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in Emanu-El Cemetery (Maryville), Sycamore Avenue at 1:00 pm.  Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.Herbert was born December 17, 1916 in…

Wynema L Atkins

Sep 26, 1936 - Apr 28, 2024

Wynema L Atkins, 87, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of Van D Atkins, entered into eternal rest Sunday, April 28, 2024. Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024 in the Charleston Baptist Church, 13 San Miguel Road, at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends…

Joseph Halstead "Peter" McGee

Apr 6, 1929 - Apr 27, 2024

Joseph Halstead “Peter” McGee, 95, beloved husband of Evelyn Moore “Patti” McGee, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, in his home on Sullivan’s Island.  He was a Charlestonian, a community leader, a prominent litigator, and a caring colleague to many. But most of all, he was a devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather. Peter was…