All Obituaries

Patricia Jean Oliver, 65, of Ridgeland, SC passed away on, Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, SC.  She was born on July 8, 1955 in Worcester, MA to the late Mr. and Mrs. Adrian and Dora Arpin Brien.     Ms. Oliver worked in the shipping and logistical department for Frito Lay and retired with 35 years of service.  After moving to Ridgeland SC, she joined Ivy Garden Club of Ridgeland.  She quickly became an active member and...

David Harrison Smith, of Ridgeland, SC passed away October 10, 2020, at the age of 69 after a long illness.  He was born in Varnville, SC on October 8, 1951 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ruth D. and Angeline Stanley Smith.   David was a graduate of Ridgeland High School and retired from International Paper where he worked as a boiler operator. He was a long-time member of Bethel Tabernacle in Beaufort, SC.  David was an avid woodworker and frequently hand-crafted furniture...

Angelina Monistere Chavers, 84, of Ridgeland, SC passed away September 21, 2020 at her home.  She was born on April 12, 1936 in Hammond, LA to the late Mr. and Mrs. Leonardo and Josephine Nicolosi Monistere. Ms. Chavers was the widow of the late Reverend Arthur E. Chavers, was a homemaker and loved gardening.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Left to cherish her memory are her three sons, Jackie Chavers (Donna), Eddie Chavers, Tim Chavers, one...

William “Bill” Frampton Stanley, Jr, 70, of Ridgeland, SC passed away on September 10, 2020.  He was born on June 18, 1950 in Beaufort, SC to the late Mr. and Mrs. William and Grace Woods Stanley. Bill was a self-employed Construction Consultant for many years, and he also enjoyed being involved with local sports.  He was the “Voice” of the Thomas Heyward Rebels, calling many games over the years, and coaching baseball, at the school, from 1988-1994....

JoAnn Cusick Kayser, 78, of Bluffton, SC passed away at her home.  She was born in Huntington, NY on September 28, 1941 to the late Mr. and Mrs. George and Clara Thomsen Cusick. JoAnn was a retired schoolteacher from Freehold, NJ, and enjoyed scrapbooking, quilting, and loved Sun City living.  Holidays were especially important to her and having her family together.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who was proud of her family and their...

Emeriel Carlyle Hubbard, known to most people as Carlyle or EC passed away in the early morning hours on August 24, 2020 at his home after a long illness.  He was age 90, having been born on March 18, 1930, the second of three sons to Thomas Carlyle Hubbard and Annie Laurie Lynes Hubbard. His parents and his brothers, Raymond Carter Hubbard and William Aubrey Hubbard, preceded him in death.    Mr. Hubbard spent most of his childhood and adult life in the Levy-Limehouse...

Mr. Richard “Rick” Christopher Orlick, 82, of Ridgeland SC, passed away on August 13, 2020.  He was born in Ludlow MA. On November 09, 1937 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Katherine Anthony Orlick.  After high school Rick joined the US Marine Corps.  When his duty to the Corps was completed, he went to work for UPS.  After 27 years of service, he retired from UPS as an over the road truck driver.  He was a faithful member of Tillman Baptist Church,...

           William Carl Long, Jr., 59, of Ridgeland, SC passed away August 13, 2020. Carl was born on April 30, 1961 in Hampton, SC to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Carl and Shirley Malphrus Long.      Mr. Long worked as a carpenter and enjoyed drawing up house plans. His hobbies included listening to music, golfing, fires and hanging out with friends.      Left to cherish his memory are two daughters, Ashley Long and...

John Howard Taylor, 71, of Ridgeland SC, passed away on July 31, 2020 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Johnny was born in Winston-Salem, NC on July 9, 1949 to the late Mr. and Mrs. John Henry and Mildred Williams Taylor.  Mr Taylor retired from Spring Island Plantation after 27 years as landscape supervisor. He was beloved by all Spring Island Community Members. Johnny was most proud of his daughter, son, and grandchildren. He loved to share pictures and stories of...

A Private Family Graveside service for Travis Smith Terry, 84, of Blackville, SC will be held in the Grimes Cemetery, Jasper County, SC. Mrs. Terry passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Born in Jasper County, SC, she was a daughter of the late Eddie Ralph Smith and Frances Owen Smith and was married to Dr. Thomas R. Terry. Mrs. Terry graduated from Coker College and received her Master’s Degree from Converse College. She taught in the public school system and retired after 28...