Obituaries

Helen Cureton Smith

Nov 19, 1923 - Sep 20, 2022

Helen C. Smith, 98, of Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 24, 2022 at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel,  at 2:00 pm.  Interment will follow at the Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:30 pm to 2:00…

Martin Luther Dukes, Jr.

Jul 26, 1951 - Sep 20, 2022

Martin Luther Dukes, Jr., 71, of North Charleston, SC, husband of Aida "Lu" Acosta Dukes, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, September 20, 2022. His Funeral Service will be held Sunday, September 25, 2022 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 2:00 pm.  The family will receive friends for one hour…

Rita Marie Stiegelmeyer

Aug 6, 1936 - Sep 19, 2022

Rita Marie Stiegelmeyer, 86, of Goose Creek, SC, widow of Roy "Jack" Stiegelmeyer entered into eternal rest Monday, September 19, 2022. Her memorial service will be held Sunday, September 25, 2022 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 4:00 pm.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the…

Shellie Anne Kearse Barker

Oct 19, 1982 - Sep 19, 2022

Shellie Anne Kearse Barker departed this life on September 19, 2022 at the age of 39. She is survived by her husband, Jake, daughter Rhett, and loyal beagle Millie. Also surviving are her mother, Victoria Culpepper, grandparents Sheldon and Joan Girardeau and Chester and June Kearse, and brother William Kearse. She is predeceased by her…

Frankie Bennett Tucker

Sep 19, 1931 - Sep 19, 2022

Frankie Bennett Tucker, 91, of James Island, entered into eternal rest on September 19, 2022, at her residence. Frankie was born September 19, 1931, in Millwood, Georgia, daughter of the late Leonard "Frank" Bennett and Maude Gillis Bennett. She was a supervisor at the American Tobacco Company for 26 years and ended her working career…

Jerald Eugene Wilson, Jr.

Feb 13, 1962 - Sep 18, 2022

Jerry Wilson, Jr. of Charleston, SC passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, September 18, 2022.  Jerry was born February 13, 1962, to Jerry and Laura Wilson. Jerry was the owner of Affordable Painting Co. where he and his son Michael served the greater Charleston area. Prior to starting his business, he was an…

Mildred Henderson Harju

Mar 7, 1926 - Sep 18, 2022

Mildred Henderson Harju, 96, of Yonges Island, SC, passed away on Sunday, September 18, at her daughter’s residence.  She was born March 7, 1926, in Hendersonville, NC, daughter of the late Charlie Henderson and Olvie McMurray Henderson.   In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence John Harju, and…

Jonathan "Jon" Michael Rosa

May 15, 1976 - Sep 18, 2022

Jonathan "Jon" Michael Rosa, 46, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Elisha Brandt Rosa, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 18, 2022. His Funeral Service will be held Sunday, September 25, 2022 in The Citadel's Summerall Chapel at 1:30 pm. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel. Jon was born May 15,…

Elizabeth Jane H. Smith

Dec 16, 1934 - Sep 18, 2022

Elizabeth Jane H. Smith, 87, of Hanahan, South Carolina, wife of the late Lewis Earl Smith, Jr. went home to sing in the Big Choir on Sunday, September 18, 2022.  Jane was born December 16, 1934 in Tampa, Florida, daughter of the late John Carl Huskisson and Nellie Irene Stiling Huskisson.  A free, artistic spirit…

Merellene "Boo" Howell Ward

Feb 17, 1958 - Sep 17, 2022

Merellene "Boo" Howell Ward 64, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of Anthony "Tony" Charles Ward died September 17, 2022. Her family will host a Gathering of Friends September 24, 2022 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel, 232 Calhoun Street from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Boo was born and raised in a loving…