Obituaries

Grace Amalia Rehme

Apr 29, 1924 - Jun 5, 2020

Grace Amalia Albertina Stoering Rehme, 96, passed away on June 5, 2020, at home with her family and caregivers by her side. Grace was born April 29, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from St. Stevens Elementary school in 1938 and Luther Institute High School in 1942. Four months later, she married her sweetheart, Elmer…

Debora Jean Robinson Watson

Oct 27, 1953 - Jun 4, 2020

Debora Jean Robinson Watson, 66, of Charleston, SC, wife of Garnett F. Watson, Jr.entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 4th, 2020.Debora was born October 27, 1953 in Michigan City, IN, a daughter of the late Thomas D. Robinson, Sr., and the late Shirley J. Robinson (nee Flitter). She was a graduate of Isaac C.…

Daniel "Danny" Berlinsky

Apr 7, 1927 - Jun 3, 2020

Daniel "Danny" Berlinsky, of Charleston, South Carolina, widower of Ruth Foster Berlinsky, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. His private graveside service was held on Friday, June 5, 2020 in Emanu-El Cemetery. Danny was born on April 7, 1927 in Charleston, SC, the son of the late Philip and Bella Berlinsky. He…

Charles Lyman Bates

Feb 2, 1929 - Jun 3, 2020

Charles Lyman Bates Sr., 91, husband of the late Jean Weber Bates, of Daniel Island, peacefully entered into eternal rest on June 3, 2020. Mr. Bates was born on February 2, 1929 in Elkin, N.C., son of Myrl Roberson Bates and McCoy Robert Bates. After graduating from Spartanburg High School in 1946, he enlisted in…

Clifford Wallace Whatley

Aug 12, 1930 - Jun 2, 2020

Clifford Wallace Whatley, 89, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of the late Jeanette Barfield Whatley entered into eternal rest on June 2, 2020. Due to the continued restrictive period, a small, family service will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2020. Internment will be in the First Baptist Church, Hilton Head Island Columbarium, 100…

Richard L. Klein

Aug 15, 1951 - Jun 2, 2020

It is with great sadness that I must tell you of the passing of Richard L. Klein, PhD, Professor and Research Scientist who died at home, June 2, 2020, after a long struggle with brain cancer. Rick was a patient and excellent mentor, greatly appreciated by all who struggled with the complexities of isolating and…

John Francis Markham

Nov 11, 1921 - Jun 2, 2020

Mr. John Francis Markham, Jr., 98, surrounded by his loving family, entered into eternal life on June 2, 2020.John was born in Pittsfield, MA on November 11, 1921 to the late Delia Antoinette Francoeur Markham and the late John Francis Markham, Sr. He grew up in Pittsfield, graduating from Pittsfield High in 1939. John, a…

Maurice Brown Dumas

May 11, 1951 - Jun 2, 2020

Maurice Brown Dumas, 69, of James Island, South Carolina entered into eternal rest Tuesday, June 2, 2020. His private graveside service will be held Sunday, June 14, 2020 in Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim Cemetery, Huguenin Avenue. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.Maurice was born May 11, 1951 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of…

Melissa Lee McFarland

Mar 25, 1977 - Jun 1, 2020

Dr. Melissa Lee McFarland, 43, of Surfside Beach, South Carolina, wife of Eric Scot McFarland, entered into eternal rest Monday, June 1, 2020.Melissa was born March 25, 1977, in Lancaster, South Carolina. She was a graduate of South Carolina Honors College and The Graduate School at the University of South Carolina, and held a PhD…

Nancy Carter Ford

Apr 16, 1927 - Jun 1, 2020

Nancy Carter Ford, 93, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Monday, June 1, 2020. Born April 16, 1927 in Lincolnton, NC, she was a daughter of the late Clyde Marvin Carter and the late Mary Elizabeth Cornwell Carter. Nancy was a loving mother and loved her grandchildren. She was a lifetime member of Rhyne…