Obituaries

Sheila Grady Rumsey

Apr 29, 1941 - Jun 1, 2025

Sheila Grady Rumsey, born on April 29, 1941, in San Francisco, California, peacefully passed away on June 1, 2025. She was a paralegal whose professional life was marked by dedication and excellence.A devoted member of St. Luke's Anglican Church, Sheila poured her heart into serving others and was notably active as a volunteer in the…

Clifton Heath

Mar 8, 1939 - Jun 1, 2025

Clifton Heath, 86, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Mary Ann McCutcheon Heath, entered into eternal rest Sunday, June 1, 2025. The family will receive friends Friday, June 6, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway.Clifton was born March 8, 1939 in Williston,…

Jemison Stuart Abbot Gale

Feb 28, 1944 - May 31, 2025

Jemison Gale went on to God’s glory Saturday morning, 30 May 2025 at the age of 81. Jemison Stuart Abbott was born to Jeanette A. Miller and Robert Louis Abbott on 28 February 1944 in San Antonio, Texas where her father was an aviation cadet.Jemison was a proud American and world traveler. She always beamed…

Ellen Finkbine

Feb 21, 1947 - May 31, 2025

Ellen Finkbine, 78, of Summerville, South Carolina, wife of Dr. Dale Frederick Finkbine, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a courageous two year battle with breast cancer on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday, June 6, 2025 in the Old St. Andrews Parish Church, 2604 Ashley River Road…

Carolyn Lee Carroll Dawson

Jan 9, 1943 - May 31, 2025

Carolyn Lee Carroll Dawson, 82, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of John Edward Dawson, III, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 31, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in the St. John's Catholic Church, 3921 St. Johns Avenue at 11:00 am. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc.…

Frances Parkin Oliver Stevens

Aug 28, 1926 - May 30, 2025

Frances Parkin Oliver Stevens, 98, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025.Frances was born August 28, 1926 in Bayonne, New Jersey, daughter of George and Isabella Grace (Brown) Oliver. The family soon moved to Montclair, NJ, where Frances spent her childhood. She graduated from Montclair High School in 1945 earning the…

Dr. Arnaldo Antonio Garro

Jul 22, 1931 - May 29, 2025

Dr. Arnaldo Antonio Garro, M.D., a devoted father and distinguished surgeon, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family on Daniel Island, South Carolina.Born in humble circumstances in Cañete, Peru, on July 22, 1931, Dr. Garro’s life exemplified perseverance, service, and excellence. He earned a scholarship to attend military high school…

Keith Alvin Wright

Sep 29, 1934 - May 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of Our Hero, Keith Alvin WrightIt is with heavy hearts and boundless love that we remember and honor the life of Keith Wright, a man who embodied kindness, thoughtfulness, and devotion in its purest form. A man whose love was steady, hands always open to help, and laughter never far behind.Born in…

Cedric "Bennie" Benjamin Champion

Mar 12, 1938 - May 29, 2025

Cedric "Bennie" Benjamin Champion, 87, of Johns Island, South Carolina, husband of Ulma Frances Hiers Champion entered into eternal rest Thursday, May 29, 2025.Bennie was born March 12, 1938 in Petersburg, Virginia, (the second of five competitive boys). He was the son of the late Talley Benjamin Champion and the late Mary Wiley Hill Champion…

Stella Brooks Burgess

May 6, 1928 - May 29, 2025

Stella Brooks Burgess, 97, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of the late Harry Burgess, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Her funeral service will be held at the graveside Monday, June 2, 2025 in Live Oak Memorial Gardens at 11:00 am. A visitation will take place prior to the service in the…