Obituaries

William Robert Hugo Gillitzer

Nov 17, 1967 - Feb 25, 2011

William Robert Hugo Gillitzer, 43, of Goose Creek, SC died Friday, February 25, 2011, in a local hospital. Born November 17, 1967 in Honolulu, Hawaii; he was one of two children of Robert Edward "Bob" Gillitzer and Lynne M. Miller. Known as Billy to family and friends, he is survived by his father, Bob Gillitzer…

Bera Floyd Richardson

Jan 4, 1920 - Feb 25, 2011

Bera F. Richardson, 91, wife of the late James "Bobby" Marvin Richardson, Sr., of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011, at her home surrounded by her family.   The relatives and friends of Bera Richardson are invited to attend her Funeral Service, Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at J. HENRY STUHR…

Betty Jo Beard Johnson

Mar 30, 1943 - Feb 25, 2011

Betty Jo Beard Johnson, 67, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother of Summerville, SC, died Friday, February 25, 2011, in a hospital in Charleston, SC.  Born March 30, 1943 in Maiden, NC, she was the daughter of Gaither Lee Beard and Mildred Pauline Hartsoe Beard.  She was a faithful member of Mays Chapel United Methodist…

Sofia Raykhlin

Feb 25, 2011 - Feb 25, 2011

Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of February 25, 2011, Dr. Sofia Raykhlin, wife of Zorian Raykhlin.  Residence, Charleston, SC.  The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Zorian Raykhlin are invited to attend the funeral services of the latter Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 3:00 pm at the graveside in Emanu-El Cemetery, "Maryville". …

Elizabeth Jeane Collins Brinson

Jun 8, 1933 - Feb 25, 2011

Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of February 25, 2011, Elizabeth Jeane Collins Brinson, widow of Harold M. Brinson.  Residence, Charleston, SC.  The relatives and friends are invited to attend her cryptside funeral services in Holy Cross Cemetery Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at 1:00 p.m.  Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN…

Elizabeth Fletcher Cole

Nov 29, 1920 - Feb 24, 2011

Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of February 24, 2011, Elizabeth Fletcher Cole, widow of Roy Francois Cole.  Residence, Charleston, SC.  The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services in St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Monday, February 28, 2011 at 3:00pm. Burial will be private in Old St. Andrew's Episcopal Churchyard. The…

Robert M. Barrs

Jan 1, 1943 - Feb 24, 2011

Robert "Bubba" M. Barrs, Jr., 68, of North Charleston, SC, died Thursday, February 24, 2011, in a local hospital. Born January 1, 1943 in Charleston, SC he was the son of Frances Margaret Buck Barrs and the late Robert Marion Barrs, Sr.  He was a former sheet metal fabricator at the Charleston Sheet Metal Company…

Clarence F. Eckart

Sep 29, 1916 - Feb 24, 2011

Entered into eternal rest on the morning of February 24, 2011, Clarence F. Eckart, husband of Jane Simler Eckart.  Residence, Charleston, SC.  The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence F. Eckart are invited to attend the funeral services of the former in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm.Mr.…

Charles C. Meree

Dec 6, 1932 - Feb 24, 2011

Charles C. Meree, 78, of Charleston, retired Welder with the Charleston Naval Shipyard, widower of Beulah Creech Meree, passed away Thursday afternoon, February 24, 2011.  Funeral services were held on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 10 o'clock graveside at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens.  Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel. He is survived…

Robert Allan Akin

Jul 25, 1938 - Feb 23, 2011

Robert Allan Akin, 72, husband of Maureen A. R. Akin, of Goose Creek, SC, died Wednesday, February 23, 2011, in a local hospital. A celebration of Robert's life will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in St. George's Episcopal Church, 9110 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC.  Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC.,…