Obituaries

Armando Contreras

Jun 27, 1950 - Oct 3, 2025

Armando “Armin” Contreras, 75, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, went to be with the Lord on the evening of October 3, 2025, at Roper Hospital in Charleston, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.Born on June 27, 1950, in Bulacan, Philippines, to the late Julian Contreras Sr. and Juana Contreras, Armando lived a…

Michael Joseph Tapert, M.D.

Aug 30, 1950 - Oct 2, 2025

Michael Joseph Tapert, M.D., 75, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, after a valiant, 30+ year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel.Michael was born August 30, 1950, in Detroit, MI, son of the late Joseph Edward Tapert, D.D.S., and Irene Valentine Tapert. He graduated…

Frances Juanita Collins Rackley

Aug 21, 1929 - Oct 2, 2025

Born in Easley, South Carolina, Frances Juanita Collins Rackley-known lovingly as Juanita-passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home, all her children had been by her side.Her Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in the Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery, 2304 Highway 17 North at 1:00 pm. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West…

Margaret Anne Ricks Elliott

May 26, 1933 - Oct 2, 2025

Margaret Anne Elliott, 92, of Ladson, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Thursday, October 2, 2025. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Northwoods Chapel.Margaret was born May 26, 1933 in Arco, Georgia, daughter of the late Percy Ricks and the late Annie Mae DeLoach Ricks.After graduating high school, Margaret joined the U.S. Air Force where…

Alice LeMacks Patrick

Jul 21, 1943 - Oct 2, 2025

Alice LeMacks Patrick, 82, of Charleston, South Carolina, widow of Washington Reid Patrick, Jr. entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of Thursday, October 2, 2025. Her Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2025 in St. Michael's Church, 71 Broad Street at 11:00 am. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends…

William Robertson Emery

Mar 27, 1945 - Oct 2, 2025

William R. Emery, 80, of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, died unexpectedly on October 2, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ann K. Emery, his daughter Courtney (Emily) and his 3½ year old grandson Jackson.Bill was born on March 27, 1945, in Quincy, Massachusetts, to William R. Emery and Mae Allam…

Dulcie Mae Means

Mar 23, 1925 - Oct 2, 2025

Dulcie Mae Means, 100, of Charleston, South Carolina, widow of Clarke E. Means, entered into eternal rest Thursday, October 2, 2025. Her private entombment will be held in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.Dulcie was born March 23, 1925 in West Palm Beach, Florida, daughter of the late Chester…

Susan Anderson Sessions

May 5, 1941 - Oct 1, 2025

Susan A. Sessions, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, SC passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Susan, the daughter of Doris and Clarence Anderson, was born in Worcester Massachusetts on May 5th, 1941.She is predeceased by her husband, Frank Edgar Sessions, Jr. She is survived by her four children: daughter Kirsten…

Patricia Ann Adams

Sep 15, 1935 - Oct 1, 2025

Patricia Ann Adams, 90, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Her funeral service will be held graveside Monday, October 6, 2025 in Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Avenue at 1:00 pm. The family will receive friends Monday in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Downtown Chapel from 11:00 am to…

Robert Ashley Nielson, Sr.

Oct 10, 1948 - Oct 1, 2025

Robert Ashley Nielson, Sr., 76, of Walterboro, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Northwoods Chapel.Robert was born October 10, 1948 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late Anthony Paul Nielson and the late Matilda Anna Shokes Nielson.A memorial message may be sent to the…