Obituaries

Robert J.

Robert J.

Apr 25, 2022

Robert J. May, 31, of Seabrook, son of Kevin and Tammy Livingston May, died Friday, April 22, 2022, at his home. In addition to his parents are a sister, Casey May, and a brother, Kevin May, Jr. and his wife, Ana. A private service for Robert will be held.

Constance Wall Buford

Constance Wall Buford

Apr 20, 2022

Constance Wall Buford, 77, passed away peacefully earlier this year at her home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico surrounded in love and a room full of flowers as beautiful and vivacious as her enduring spirit. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 23 at 10:30 am at The Parish Church of St. Helena's in downtown Beaufort, South Carolina She...

William Edward Ostrander

William Edward Ostrander

Apr 15, 2022

William Edward Ostrander, the youngest surviving child of Delmar and Grace Ostrander of Muscatine, IA. passed away on April 13, 2022. Bill was born in Muscatine on the 23rd of February 1929. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, Richard and James and his sister, Geraldine. He is survived by seven nephews and nieces (Craig and Katie Ostrander,...

Eva White

Eva White

Apr 12, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mrs. Eva White Lee on April 8, 2022. Beloved wife of Isiah Sr., and mother of Mekecia, Jaslyn, and Isiah Jr. She definitely will be missed. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed spending time with those she loved. A funeral service for Mrs....

James "Jimmy" Hudson

James "Jimmy" Hudson

Apr 4, 2022

James W. 'Jimmy' Hudson, 78, of Beaufort, husband of Debra Lane Hudson, died Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Candler Hospital, Savannah, GA. Jimmy was retired from Civil Service at Paris Island after 25 years of service and was presently employed with Brays Island as the road grader, for the past 7 years. In addition to his wife of 32 years,...

Charles Donald Haddock

Charles Donald Haddock

Mar 20, 2022

Charles Donald Haddock, Sr husband of Ella Haddock passed away peacefully Saturday, March 19, 2022, at his home. He was born in Walterboro, SC to the late Lewis M. Haddock, Sr and Mary Ella Haddock March 12, 1948. He was 74 years old. Donald served in the US Navy from 1967-1970 including a tour in Vietnam. After leaving the Navy,...

Christine Burnsed Jones

Christine Burnsed Jones

Mar 9, 2022

Christine Burnsed Jones, widow of Forrest Austin Jones, Sr. passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Savannah, GA to the late Erastus Lemont Burnsed and the late Mittie DeLoach Burnsed on April 5, 1928. She was 93 years old. Preceded in death by her brother, Earl Lemont Burnsed,...

Estelle Bing

Estelle Bing

Mar 7, 2022

Estelle V. Bing, 66, of Port Royal, died Monday, March 7, 2022 at MUSC ' Charleston Estelle was born in Beaufort, SC and a daughter of the late William Miller and Rosetta Holmes Bing. Estelle is survived by three children, Trey Rivers, Eugene 'Jay' Johnson, and Makayla Bing. A graveside service for Estelle will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, March...

James Dorset Hocker

James Dorset Hocker

Mar 2, 2022

James Dorset Hocker, Major United States Air Force (Retired), 87, of Lady's Island, husband of Mary Elsa Hocker, died Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. A memorial service and entombment for James will be held in July at the United States Navy Academy, Annapolis, MD.

Merion L. Gouza

Merion L. Gouza

Feb 22, 2022

Merion 'Mern' L. Gouza, 86, of Dataw Island, SC and Ocean City, NJ passed away on February 20, 2022, in Beaufort, SC. Born June 6, 1935 at home in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, PA. Mern is predeceased by her parents Burns and Merion Lafferty, sisters Jane Sabo, Bernice Simpson, and Betty Altorfer, and a brother Burns Lafferty Jr. Mern is survived...

Chester Stephen Rogowski

Chester Stephen Rogowski

Feb 21, 2022

SEPTEMBER 22, 1927 - FEBRUARY 16, 2022 Chester "Chet" Stephen Rogowski, 94, passed away peacefully at home in Beaufort, SC with family by his side. If not for an inoperable brain tumor he would likely still be rejoicing in life, sharing his love and faith with all his family, and climbing the steps at the Hunting Island Lighthouse, as he...

Smsgt Force (Ret.)

Smsgt Force (Ret.)

Feb 16, 2022

Senior Master Sergeant Xavier Repetto Gordon, United States Air Force (Retired), 82, of Beaufort, husband of Monica Sotomayor Gordon, died Monday, February 14, 2022, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The family will receive friends 9:30a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 18, 2022 at Copeland Funeral Service - One Copeland Drive. United States Air Force Honors for Xavier will be held 11:00...

Lawrence Wayne Plank

Lawrence Wayne Plank

Feb 11, 2022

Lawrence Wayne Plank, 78, passed away on Thursday February 10, 2022 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Nancy Plank. They shared 46 years of marriage together Born in Goshen, New York, he was the son of Alfons and Meta Plank. He graduated from Fort Myers High School. He previously owned Smokin' Planks in Port Royal, SC and...

Constantine Louis Lagakis

Constantine Louis Lagakis

Feb 9, 2022

Constantine (Connie) L. Lagakis passed away on February 9th, 2022. He was born June 27, 1923 in Hempstead, NY, the son of Louis and Olive Lagakis. He attended the Citadel, served in WWII and the Korean War, where he commanded Company B, 7th Infantry Division. After serving in the military, he joined Ethicon, Inc., a division of Johnson & Johnson....

Joann Aspray

Joann Aspray

Feb 9, 2022

JoAnn Custer Aspray, 68 of Dataw Island, wife of Keith Aspray, died Wednesday, February 09, 2022 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Surviving in addition to her husband are a son Dustin Aspray; a daughter Kristen Aspray; a twin sister LuAnn Custer; and a brother Robert Custer. A memorial service will be held later in the springtime in Michigan.

Jeffrey Mcclanahan

Jeffrey Mcclanahan

Jan 26, 2022

Jeffrey McClanahan, 65, of Beaufort, died Monday, January 24, 2022. The family will receive friends from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m., Friday, January 28, 200 at Copeland Funeral Service. A graveside service for Jeffrey will be held 10:00, Friday, January 28th at Beaufort National Cemetery with United States Marine Corps Honors.

Daurel Brown Bebber

Daurel Brown Bebber

Jan 20, 2022

Daurel Brown Bebber, 81, died Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her home in Beaufort, SC. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, January 28, 2022, at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Lady's Island, SC. She will be interred alongside her husband, Robert W. Bebber, who preceded her in death, at the Sea Island Presbyterian Church Columbarium. Daurel was...

Charles Edward Barnard

Charles Edward Barnard

Jan 19, 2022

Charles Edward Barnard passed away January 17, 2022 at Beaufort Memorial Hospital after a short illness. The family will receive friends10:00 a.m., Monday January 24th at Grays Hill Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Beaufort Memorial Gardens. Charles was a building contractor for over 50 years, serving the Lowcountry. Charles was...

Thomas Raymond Meaney

Thomas Raymond Meaney

Jan 17, 2022

Thomas Raymond Meaney, 74, of Port Royal, died Friday, January 14, 2022, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. No services are planned at this time.

Everett Corps (Ret.)

Everett Corps (Ret.)

Jan 15, 2022

Everett B. Hudson, Master Gunnery Sergeant United States Marine Corps (Retired), 87, of Beaufort, died Friday, January 14, 2022 at his residence. The family will receive friend from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Copeland Funeral Service. A graveside service for Everett will be held 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Beaufort National Cemetery with United...