Obituaries

Brigadier General (Ret.) James E. Mace, Sr.

Dec 12, 1940 - Apr 14, 2026

Brigadier General (Ret.) James E. Mace, Sr., passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2026, surrounded by his wife, two daughters, and his dogs. He was 85 years old.Born in Hampton, South Carolina, Gen. Mace was the son of James Archibald Mace, Esq., a lawyer, former Mayor of Hampton, and later lead counsel for…

Wayne Cameron Luden Sr.

Aug 25, 1952 - Apr 13, 2026

Wayne Cameron Luden Sr., 73, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Leslie Eynon Luden, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 13, 2026. His funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel at 11:00 am, and the family will receive friends beginning one hour prior. Burial…

John Brogdon Wells, Sr.

Apr 2, 1939 - Apr 13, 2026

John Brogdon Wells Sr., 87, of Broadlands, Virginia, formerly of Seabrook Island, South Carolina, was called home on April 13, 2026. Born April 2, 1939, in Sumter, South Carolina, to Frank and Mary Sue Wells, John lived a life of faithful service - to God, to his country, and to the people entrusted to his…

John Francis O'Brien

Sep 30, 1949 - Apr 12, 2026

John Francis O’Brien, husband of the late Frances Dudley O’Brien, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Charleston, SC, after a brief battle with cancer. A loving husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, and colleague, John will be remembered for his humility, wisdom, wit, and larger-than-life presence.John was born on September 30, 1949, in…

Melody Laquiere Kellett

May 3, 1958 - Apr 12, 2026

Melody Laquiere Kellett, age 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and a source of warmth and kindness to all who knew her.Melody was born on May 3, 1958, grew up in Charleston and graduated from St. Andrews High School. She was predeceased by her…

Mary Ingalls Côté

Sep 21, 1940 - Apr 12, 2026

Mary Ingalls Côté, a gifted portrait artist renowned for her exquisite paintings and watercolors capturing the scenic beauty of the Charleston, South Carolina area, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026. Born on September 21, 1940.Mary spent her formative years in the historic Old Village of Mt. Pleasant, where her deep connection to the local…

Dr. William Rambo, Sr.

Nov 21, 1932 - Apr 11, 2026

Dr. William Rambo, Sr., 93, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, beloved husband of Dr. Lydia A. Engelhardt, entered into eternal rest Saturday, April 11, 2026.Bill Rambo was born in India 93 years ago, the middle child of five, to Dr. Victor Clough Rambo and Louise S. Birch, dedicated medical missionary parents. Paradoxically, he lived a…

Antionette "Toni" S. Brewer

Oct 21, 1942 - Apr 11, 2026

Antionette " Toni" S. Brewer, 83, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, wife of the late Richard Wayne Brewer entered into eternal rest Saturday, April 11, 2026. All services are private. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Northwoods Chapel.Antoinette was born October 21, 1942 in Clinton, North Carolina. She later relocated to Goose Creek, South Carolina.…

William Harris Needle

Oct 8, 1945 - Apr 11, 2026

William Harris Needle, 80, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away at his home on April 11, 2026, surrounded by the people he loved. Born in Tampa, Florida, on October 8, 1945, Bill grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, a city that remained close to his heart throughout his life.He earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry…

John Russell Robinson, Sr.

Aug 23, 1952 - Apr 11, 2026

John Russell Robinson, Sr.,(Russ) 73, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal life on Saturday, April 11, 2026 after a courageous battle with ALS. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 17, 2026 at Church of the Holy Cross, 2550 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island at 3:00 pm.Russ was born August 23, 1952 in Waynesboro,…