Obituaries

Mary Pope Vaughan

Feb 14, 1934 - Nov 3, 2020

Mary Pope Barnwell Vaughan, 86, of Charleston, South Carolina, widow of William Hutchinson Vaughan, Jr. entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, November 7, 2020 in St. Philip's Church, 142 Church Street at 10:30 a.m. Interment, St. Philip's Churchyard. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.Mrs.…

Virginia Warren Varn

Mar 9, 1926 - Nov 2, 2020

Virginia Warren Varn, 94, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, wife of the late John Doyle Varn, entered into eternal rest Monday, November 2, 2020. Her graveside service will be held Friday, November 6, 2020 in Magnolia Cemetery, 70 Cunnington Avenue, Charleston at 11:00 am. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel.Virginia was born…

Wade Thomas "Tommy" Roof

Feb 7, 1955 - Nov 2, 2020

Wade Thomas "Tommy" Roof, Jr., 65, of John's Island, SC, husband of 41 years to Dani Blackburn Roof, went home to be with the Lord on November 2, 2020.Tommy was born in West Columbia, SC to Wade Thomas "Tom" and June Frick Roof on February 7, 1955. Tommy graduated from Airport High School ('73), lettering…

Eugenia Ellison Wheatley

Mar 11, 1929 - Oct 31, 2020

Eugenia Ellison Wheatley, 91, passed on to our Heavenly Father on October 31, 2020. A private graveside service was held per her wishes. The family will receive friends from 11AM - 1PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel. Due to Covid-19 Protocol, the number of attendees is…

Gladys Dickson Mappus

Dec 7, 1926 - Oct 30, 2020

Gladys Dickson Mappus, 93, of Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully at her home on October 30, 2020, surrounded by her family and devoted caregivers. She was born on December 7, 1926, in Orangeburg, SC, the daughter of the late Howard Landis and Elise Stroman Dickson.She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Julius Henry ("Jules") Mappus…

Frankie Roach

Dec 19, 1930 - Oct 30, 2020

Frankie Elizabeth Roach, 89, of Charleston, SC, wife of John M Roach, entered into eternal rest Friday, October 30, 2020. A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 7, 2020 in Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC, 29414.…

John Murray Compton

Oct 4, 1949 - Oct 29, 2020

John Murray Compton, 71, died Thursday, October 29, 2020, at his home in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Murray was born in Summerville, SC, on October 4, 1949, son of John Murray Compton and Mary Ellen Cain Compton. He graduated from Summerville High School in 1968 and The Citadel with a degree in English in 1972. In…

Sarah Gregorie Miller

May 4, 1932 - Oct 29, 2020

Sarah Gregorie Miller, 88, entered into eternal rest Thursday, October 29, 2020. Sarah was born May 4, 1932 in Charleston, South Carolina, to Esther Royall Gregorie and Ferdinand Gregorie. She grew up at her beloved Oakland Plantation roaming through fields, forests and marshes with her five siblings and cousins.Sarah was a 1950 graduate of Moultrie…

Gerda Elli Paul Cely

Mar 9, 1929 - Oct 29, 2020

Gerda Elli Paul Cely, 91, of Leesburg, FL, entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2020 at UF Health Leesburg, with her daughter at her side. A private graveside service will be held at 11AM on Friday, November 6, 2020, at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, Charleston, SC. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley…

Marjorie Rehm Ridge

Feb 11, 1956 - Oct 29, 2020

Marjorie Rehm Ridge, 64, of Charleston, SC entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2020. All services will be private. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc.,West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC 29414.Marjorie was born February 11, 1956 in Elmhurst, IL the daughter of the late Edward Rehm and Mary Jane Later Rehm.…