Obituaries

Bruce Lawrence Saxton

Apr 8, 1952 - Jan 21, 2026

Bruce Lawrence Saxton, 73, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, husband of Denise Brass Saxton entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 21, 2026.In lieu of flowers, please make memorials in Bruce's name to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, or St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital.Please check back for a completed obituary.

Betty Jo Schempp

Jul 11, 1939 - Jan 21, 2026

Betty Jo Schempp, 86, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Her funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Fort Johnson Baptist Church at 11:00 am, and the family will receive friends beginning one hour prior. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.Betty was born…

Jeanne Alice Spinelli

Feb 27, 1964 - Jan 21, 2026

Jeanne Alice Spinelli, 61, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.Jeanne was born on February 27, 1964, in Malden, Massachusetts, to Louise Gostanian Spinelli and the late Charles Spinelli. She was raised in Waltham, Massachusetts, and was a proud graduate of Waltham High School, Class of 1982. Throughout…

Reba Ann Griffin

Jun 26, 1933 - Jan 20, 2026

Reba Barnes Griffin, 92, of Summerville, South Carolina, wife of James Maury Griffin entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 23, 2026 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road at 11:00 am. Interment, 2:30pm at Mt. Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum,…

Mary Ann Childers Rauton

Dec 20, 1933 - Jan 18, 2026

Mary Ann Childers Rauton, 92, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of George Eldred Rauton, entered into eternal rest Sunday, January 18, 2026. Her Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 24, 2026 in the Doorway Baptist Church, 7825 Dorchester Road at 11:30 am. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am…

Nancy Estes Cobb Lilly

Sep 17, 1930 - Jan 18, 2026

Nancy Estes Cobb Lilly left this life for the next at noon on Sunday, January 18, 2026 as church bells rang outside her window. Nancy was born on September 17, 1930, the daughter of Emma Belle Estes and Collier Cobb, Jr.She grew up in the then small town of Chapel Hill, NC. As a tomboy,…

Carol Garfield Goldberg

Dec 10, 1961 - Jan 17, 2026

Carol Garfield Goldberg, 64, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Charleston, South Carolina.Carol was the daughter of the late Nancy Sharnoff Johnson and Allen Garfield. She leaves a legacy of love, devotion, and deep bonds among her family and friends.Born on December 10, 1961,…

Linda Hughes Groover

May 8, 1961 - Jan 17, 2026

Linda Hughes Groover, age 64, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones.Linda was born on May 8, 1961, in Statesboro, Georgia, to Billy Hughes and Josephine Price Hughes. Linda was adored by her three siblings.Linda was first and foremost a devoted mother to her beloved…

Betty Jean Cottle

Feb 26, 1940 - Jan 15, 2026

Betty Jean Cottle, 85, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, wife of Everette Cottle entered into eternal rest Thursday, January 15, 2026. Her memorial service will be held Monday, January 26, 2026, in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road at 11:00 am. Interment, Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The family will…

Guendelyne D. Higginbotham

Jun 18, 1935 - Jan 15, 2026

Guendelyne D. Higginbotham, 90, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of the late Reuben Clark Higginbotham Jr. entered eternal rest Thursday, January 15, 2026. Family will receive friends on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, located at 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway. A celebration of…