Obituaries

James G. Wills

Sep 30, 1934 - Feb 6, 2023

  James G. Wills, 88, of Charleston, SC, died on Monday, February 6, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Phyllis Koller Wills whom he met on a blind date in New York City. According to Jim, "it was a miracle." They married at Trinity Church in Manhattan on March 21, 1970.…

Max Eugene Grubb

Aug 13, 1930 - Feb 6, 2023

Max Eugene Grubb, 92, passed away on February 6, 2023 in Charleston, South Carolina. Born in Martinsburg, West Virginia on August 13, 1930, he was the son of Charles Grubb and Margaret (Barr) Grubb, both deceased.  Max graduated from Martinsburg High School and Shepherd University. After graduating from college, he served in the U.S. Army. …

Thomas Gary Martin, Jr.

Jul 13, 1945 - Feb 6, 2023

Thomas Gary Martin, Jr., 77, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 6, 2023. His memorial service will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 2:00 pm, and the family will continue to receive friends following the service.…

Paul Kendall Moore, Sr.

May 17, 1951 - Feb 5, 2023

    Paul Kendall Moore, Sr., 71, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Robin Westbury Moore, entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 5, 2023. His memorial service will be held Thursday, February 9, 2023 in Bethel United Methodist Church, 57 Pitt Street at 12:00 pm. The family will receive friends following the service at…

Richard Todd Koester

Aug 22, 1950 - Feb 5, 2023

Richard Todd Koester, 72, husband of Linda Faye Lemming Koester entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 5, 2023. His Funeral Service will be held Sunday, February 12, 2023, in the Church of The Holy Cross, 2520 Middle Street at 2:00 pm.  Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens, 1308 Mathis Ferry Rd. The family…

James Carol Blakely, Jr.

Jul 11, 1942 - Feb 4, 2023

James C. Blakely, Jr., 80, of Charleston, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 4, 2023.  He was born July 11, 1942, in Bainbridge, Georgia, the son of James C. and Martha (Ward) Blakely. Jim graduated from The Citadel in 1964 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. He received his…

Betty Beal Gentry

Oct 25, 1930 - Feb 4, 2023

Betty Beal Gentry, 92, of Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 4, 2023. She was the widow of Kenneth G. Gentry. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm. A private burial will be held at…

John Gregory Norris

Jul 8, 1957 - Feb 4, 2023

John Gregory Norris, 65, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Vicki Gayle Norris, entered into eternal rest Saturday, February 4, 2023. The family will receive friends at their home in West Ashley from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel. John was born July…

Eugene Henry Koester

Sep 24, 1931 - Feb 3, 2023

Eugene Henry Koester, Professor Emeritus of Music at Charleston Southern University, 91, of Pinopolis, SC, entered into eternal rest peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, February 3, 2023.  Eugene was born September 24, 1931 in Charleston, SC, son of the late Thomas Frederick Koester and Lillie Todd Koester.  Eugene loved nothing more than saying…

Charles Wendell Hilton

Jan 6, 1954 - Feb 2, 2023

On February 2, 2023, Charles Wendell Hilton, loving husband and father, entered into eternal rest at age 69. Charles was born in 1954 to the late Wendell and Reba Hilton in Charleston, SC. After earning his bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston, he worked as an electrical contractor for 45 years. He will be…