Obituaries

Courtney Michelle Thornton

Sep 18, 1991 - Jul 2, 2021

Courtney Michelle Thornton, 29, of Saint Stephens, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Friday, July 2, 2021. Her Funeral Service will be held Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 2 p.m. in J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel., 3360 Glenn McConnell Pkwy, Charleston SC. The family will receive friends in the West Ashley Chapel from…

Bessie O Ackerman

Feb 23, 1949 - Jul 2, 2021

Bessie O Ackerman, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 2, 2021, at her home in Charleston, South Carolina, surrounded by family and friends. Bess was born February 23, 1942, in Cottageville, SC, a graduate of Cottageville High School and Palmer Business College, a faithful employee of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental…

Isabella Carr Leighton Smythe

Mar 5, 1927 - Jul 1, 2021

Run 7/11/2021Post and Courier with photoIsabella Carr Smythe1927 - 2021Isabella Carr Smythe, Polly, an outstanding mother of five sons, and the devoted wife of Cheves Smythe, died on Thursday, July 1, 2021. She died peacefully after a brief illness. She was pre-deceased by her husband and her brother Delmar (Tim). There will be a joint…

Hamidatu Fatmata Ravenel Patrick

Jul 28, 1987 - Jul 1, 2021

Hamidatu Fatmata Ravenel Patrick, 33, passed away in the early hours of July 1, 2021 from complications of cancer. Hamida was a loving mother, a devoted wife, a proud daughter, supportive sister, and a giving and gracious friend. Hamida was born on July 28, 1987, in Charleston, SC to Phillip and Hawanatu Fofana Ravenel. She…

Harvey Lee Lewis

Jul 8, 1932 - Jul 1, 2021

MSgt. Harvey Lee Lewis USAF (Ret.), 88, of Hanahan, SC, entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 1, 2021. His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 11:00 am. Interment with military honors will follow at Riverview Memorial Park. The family will…

Steven Scott Sawyer

Aug 16, 1960 - Jun 30, 2021

Steven Scott Sawyer, 60, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Celebration of life services will be held later in Mount Pleasant, SC and Rochester, NY. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel.Scott was born August 16, 1960, in Niagara Falls, NY, son of May Sawyer and…

George "Pete" William Harbeson

Dec 20, 1930 - Jun 29, 2021

George "Pete" William Harbeson, 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. George was born in Grover, SC, on December 20, 1930, to the late Daniel Lewis Harbeson and the late Nell Jackson Harbeson.George is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ida Mae Harbeson; daughters Peggy Varner (Aldon) and Sharon Pajk (Todd); son Daniel…

James Robert Fisher

Feb 7, 1942 - Jun 29, 2021

James Robert Fisher, Jr. 79, of Charleston, SC, husband of Beverly Fisher, was called home on Tuesday, June 29th, 2021. The family will receive visitors on Saturday July 10, 2021 at 10am at Ashley River Baptist Church. A memorial service will follow at 11am. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel.Jim was born…

Michael Van Clark

Apr 5, 1947 - Jun 28, 2021

Michael Van Clark, 74, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, beloved husband, father, and grandfather entered into eternal rest Monday, June 28, 2021. Michael was born April 5, 1947 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, son of the late John Matthias Clark and Mary Gleaton Clark. He attended Orangeburg High School and graduated from Wade Hampton Academy. In…

Dorothy Caroline Bailey Meyer

Aug 5, 1932 - Jun 27, 2021

Dorothy Caroline Bailey Meyer, 88, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 27, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Her graveside funeral will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Bethany Cemetery, 10 Cunnington Avenue, Charleston, SC at 10:30 am. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel.Caroline was born…