Obituaries

Edwin Milton "Ted" Halkyard, Jr.

Jul 20, 1934 - Jan 3, 2025

Edwin Milton "Ted" Halkyard, Jr. awakened to a radiant new sunrise on Friday, January 3, 2025. Ted was born on July 20, 1934 in Bayside, Queens, a Borough of New York City. His parents were the late Edna Alice Franklin and Edwin Milton Halkyard and he had one sister, the late Helen Rodgers. Ted was educated…

John Wade Cochran

Mar 5, 1943 - Jan 3, 2025

John Wade Cochran, 81, passed away on January 3, 2025, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, at Franke at Seaside after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Born on March 5, 1943, in Richmond, Virginia, he leaves behind a legacy filled with love, dedication, and quiet generosity.A proud graduate of Clemson University, Class of…

Faye C. Brown

Apr 1, 1935 - Jan 3, 2025

Faye C. Brown, 89, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of the late Wayne G. Brown, Sr., entered into eternal rest Friday, January 3, 2025. All services are private.Faye was born April 1, 1935 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, daughter of the late Charlie G. Croft and the late Rebie Hutto Croft.She is survived by three sons,…

William Eugene Brannock

Mar 13, 1939 - Jan 2, 2025

William Eugene Brannock, 85, of Summerville, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest January 2, 2025. He was born March 13, 1939, in Reidsville, North Carolina, son of the late William Henry Brannock and Elma Maie Bobbitt Brannock. William was a 1961 graduate of North Carolina State University in Nuclear Engineering. He was a civilian employee…

Jean Harlow Ansaldo

Aug 24, 1937 - Jan 1, 2025

Jean Harlow Ansaldo, 87, of Bamberg, South Carolina, wife of the late Henry H. Ansaldo, Jr., entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 1, 2025, after a long illness. Jean was born August 24, 1937 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of James Patrick Harlow and Hazel Murray Harlow. She graduated from Bishop England High School and moved…

Joseph Lonzie Coates

Jan 17, 1941 - Jan 1, 2025

Joseph Lonzie Coates, age 83, of Awendaw, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Joan Brandt Coates. A Funeral Service will be held in his honor on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, located at 1494 Mathis Ferry…

Brandon Douglas Ziel

Oct 4, 1976 - Dec 31, 2024

Brandon Douglas Ziel, 48, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, December 31, 2024. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 19, 2025, in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. A private burial will be held later. Brandon was born on October 4, 1976, in Fort Lauderdale,…

Master Chief Stuart Orrin Erlandson

Mar 12, 1930 - Dec 31, 2024

Master Chief Stuart Orrin Erlandson, 94, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, husband of Patsy Sue Elliott Erlandson entered into eternal rest Tuesday, December 31, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held Sunday, January 5, 2025 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel, 2180 Greenridge Road at 4:00 pm. The family will receive friends one…

Peter Bacot Read

May 14, 1938 - Dec 31, 2024

PETER BACOT READ, 86, of Charleston, South Carolina, widower of Frances Evans Read entered into eternal rest Tuesday, December 31, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 4, 2025 in the Chapel at Bishop Gadsden, 1 Bishop Gadsden Way at 11:00am. Burial will be private. A reception will be held immediately following the…

Markus John Potter Kruesi, M.D.

Oct 14, 1949 - Dec 30, 2024

Markus John Potter Kruesi, M.D., 75, passed peacefully at home in Isle of Palms, SC on December 30, 2024. Born Oct. 14, 1949 in New York City to Dr. Oscar and Elizabeth Nott Potter Kruesi, Dr. Markus Kruesi was a renowned child psychiatrist and teacher, graduating from Columbia College and later Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr.…