Obituaries

George Franklin Mathews

Nov 12, 1936 - Jan 20, 2021

Entered into eternal rest, on January 20, 2021, George Franklin Mathews, HMC, USN, retired. George was born November 12, 1936 in Douglas, GA to Charles Alfred Mathews and Annie Mae Hursey Mathews.He is preceded in death by his parents, brother: Grady, sisters: Charlene, Ann, and Delouise.George loved and served his country for 42 years. He…

Wesley Henry Davis

Aug 5, 1994 - Jan 20, 2021

Wesley Henry Davis III, born August 5, 1994, son of Wes and Pam Davis of Mt. Pleasant, chose to end his journey on this earth Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Private services will be held at a later date.Over the past ten years, Wes struggled with mental illness, depression, and addiction. Wes loved the Lord, his…

William E. McCorkle

Sep 12, 1927 - Jan 20, 2021

William "Bill" E. McCorkle, 93, of Charleston, South Carolina, widower of Virginia McMillan McCorkle entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 20, 2021. His graveside service will be held Monday, January 25, 2021, in Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel. Bill was born on…

Martha Anne Thornton

Mar 22, 1938 - Jan 20, 2021

Martha "Mimi" Anne Thornton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20th, surrounded by loved ones, at her home in Mount Pleasant, SC. Services will be held Sunday, January 24th at 3:00 PM at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens on Mathis Ferry Road, at the mausoleum. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc.Mimi was born on March 22,…

Mark Antonetti

Apr 26, 1928 - Jan 20, 2021

Mark A Antonetti, 92, of Johns Island, SC, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Born April 26, 1928 in Syracuse, New York, he was a son of the late Hugo Antonetti and Adaline D'Agostino Antonetti. He was a Supervisor at Allied Chemical for over 40 years. Mark was a High School Baseball…

Carole Watson Burton

Oct 31, 1936 - Jan 19, 2021

Carole Watson Burton, of Charleston, South Carolina, the wife of Dr. William "Bill" E. Burton, Jr.,  passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Carole will be forever in our hearts. The family will be hosting a final visitation for Carole, and invites all to please join with them on Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 4:00 pm…

Guy Wilburn Jeter

Mar 18, 1948 - Jan 19, 2021

Guy Wilburn Jeter of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed on January 19, 2021, after a 19-year battle with Parkinson's disease. Guy, the son of the late John McDow Jeter and Eunice Wilburn Jeter, was born in Union, SC, on March 18, 1948. He graduated from Union High School and then received his BA in English from…

Virginia Wharton Whitmer

Jul 20, 1933 - Jan 19, 2021

Virginia (Tata) Wharton Whitmer, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a wonderful friend to everyone she met.Virginia was born in Harrisonburg, VA and attended Mary Washington College. She wed her husband, Carl, in 1954 and raised their…

Rollin Edward Grier

Sep 26, 1943 - Jan 18, 2021

Rollin "Ed" Edward Grier, 77, of North Charleston, SC, widower of Linda Sims Grier entered into eternal rest Monday, January 18, 2021. His Graveside Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Avenue at 1:00 pm. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Northwoods Chapel.Ed was born September 26,…

Elizabeth Beth Bonacci

Sep 22, 1969 - Jan 18, 2021

Elizabeth (Beth) Valenly Bonacci, wife of Joseph Bonacci, entered into eternal rest on January 18, 2021, following a lengthy illness. Beth was born in Sharon, PA on September 22, 1969 to Eugene Nelson & Jean (Nelson)Valenly-Colter.She graduated from the former Hickory High School in 1987, Hermitage PA. She graduated from Wilma Boyd School of Travel,…