ᐅ South Carolina Death Notices 2009-2025
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▰ Francys (Mathews) Kasdorf

Died January 02, … More Information
Francys (Mathews) Kasdorf, age 82 of South Carolina, born in Norfolk, Virginia, departed this life Sunday January 2, 2001.
Obituary published: January 03, 2001 in "P&C"

▰ Charles Arthur Jr Kasdorf

Died January 23, … More Information
Charles Arthur Jr Kasdorf, age 85 of South Carolina, born in Chicago, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2001.
Obituary published: January 24, 2001 in "P&C"

▰ Rinh Thi "Lan" Kasai

Died May 09, … More Information
Rinh Thi "Lan" Kasai, 48, of Orangeburg, South Carolina departed this life May 9, 2003.
Obituary published: May 10, 2003 in "The State"

▰ Letha Erlene (Langley) Karwoski

Died December 18, … More Information
Letha Erlene (Langley) Karwoski, age 88 of South Carolina, born in Caribou, Maine, passed from this life on December 18, 2002.
Obituary published: December 19, 2002 in "The State"

▰ Jay Anthony Karwatsky

Died June 11, … More Information
Jay Anthony Karwatsky, born July 22, 1996 entered eternal life June 11, 2016 in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Jay was 19.

▰ Lea (St-Peter) Karwan

Died January 10, … More Information
Lea (St-Peter) Karwan, of South Carolina, born in Burlington, Vermont, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master January 10, 1998. Lea was 70.
Obituary published: January 11, 1998 in "The State"

▰ Erna Karvwatt

Died March 29, … More Information
Erna Karvwatt passed away March 29, 2015 in Conway, South Carolina.

▰ Mr John Sigmund Kartz

Died August 15, … More Information
Mr John Sigmund Kartz, born June 24, 1938 entered Heaven's gates on August 15, 2017 in Aiken, South Carolina. Mr was 79.

▰ James Edward Jr Kartous

Died September 25, … More Information
James Edward Jr Kartous, of Cheraw, South Carolina, departed this life Sunday September 25, 2001. James was 16.
Obituary published: September 26, 2001 in "Beaumont Enterprise (TX)"

▰ James Edward Jr Kartous

Died September 26, … More Information
James Edward Jr Kartous, of Cheraw, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest September 26, 2001. James was 16.
Obituary published: September 27, 2001 in "Beaumont Enterprise (TX)"

▰ James Edward Jr Kartous

Died September 25, … More Information
James Edward Jr Kartous, of South Carolina, born in Houston, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on September 25, 2001. James was 16.
Obituary published: September 26, 2001 in "The State"

▰ Robert M Karter

Died November 06, … More Information
Robert M Karter, age 35 of Batesburg, South Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on November 6, 1999.
Obituary published: November 07, 1999 in "Augusta Ch (GA)"

▰ Eric Gregory Karter

Died September 21, … More Information
Eric Gregory Karter, age 23 of Ridge Spring, South Carolina, died on September 21, 2004.
Obituary published: September 22, 2004 in "The State"

▰ Remona "Mona" (Boring) Karstetter

Died June 02, … More Information
Remona "Mona" (Boring) Karstetter, of South Carolina, born in Pennsylvania, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master June 2, 2010. Remona was 68.
Obituary published: June 03, 2010 in "Nanty Glo-J (PA)"

▰ William B Karst

Died January 01, … More Information
Tags: #Elaine #Karst #Bill #Ginny #Hawaii #Carol #Scott #Charleston #Elie #Auburn #Dallas #Carie #University #South #Amie #Wando #School #Mount #Greenville #Street #Enforcement #Gustav #Germany #Genela #Senior #Sargent #Force #Caroline #Newton #Navy #Bachelors #Mechanical #Clemson #Industrial #State #Beta #Kappa #American #Steel #Chief #Association #Christian #Overbrook #Church #Deacon #Building #Grounds #Kingdom #Meals #Wheels #Heavenly #Keepers #Caris #Overbook #East #Woodlawn #Park
Obituary: William Bleckley (Bill) Karst, Sr., died on 16, 2014 at the age of 89 ½. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and partner of 57 years, Elaine Chapman Karst. He is survived by his son Bill Karst, Jr., and wife Ginny Merdes of Hawaii, daughter Carol Franklin and husband Scott of Charleston, and three cherished granddaughters, Elie Franklin, a graduate of Auburn University in architecture now living in Dallas; Carie Franklin, a freshman at the University of South Carolina, and Amie Franklin, a sophomore at Wando High School in Mount Pleasant.



Bill was a Greenville native, whose parents ran a small family grocery store near where he grew up on McGee Street at the site of the current Greenville Law Enforcement . His father, Gustav Aldolf Karst emigrated from Germany after WWI but died when Bill was 11, thrusting his wife and young children into self reliance and a work ethic that characterized their lives. His mother Genela Bleckley Karst had been a fixture in downtown Greenville, known by all the merchants, bus drivers and friends as she made her rounds. Bill was preceded in death by older brother Sam Karst, a Senior Master Sargent in the Air Force who contributed to testing of respiratory systems instrumental in future space travel, and by sister Caroline Karst Newton, who was an early era flight attendant and later teacher.



He proudly served in the US Navy during WWII and after his service received his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University and a Bachelors of Industrial Engineering from NC State. He was a member of Tau Beta Pi and Phi Kappa Phi honorary societies. He was past chairman of the Greenville area American Society of Mechanical Engineers.



He started his career as a summer intern at Steel Heddle Mfg. Co in high school in 1941 and continued to work there for the next 50 years initially as a design engineer with a starting salary of $0.35 per hour and eventually retiring as Chief Engineer. He remained loyal to the company through eight presidents. retirement in 1990, he had the pleasure of maintaining friendships and associations with past employees and fought for recognition of the contribution the textile industry made to the Greenville area.



Bill enjoyed sports of all kinds – from football to horseshoes to ping-pong, but his real love was bowling. He was a member of the Greenville Bowlers Association for over 50 years and participated in multiple leagues till he was 87 years old.



Regardless of other activities, Bill’s greatest passion was as a devoted Christian and member of Overbrook Baptist Church for 56 years. Over those years he served as a Deacon, church treasurer, School teacher, Building and Grounds Chairman, RA leader, and chair and member of many committees and ministries with the mission of growing God’s Kingdom. He was committed to acting out his faith thru giving – money, support, solace, and mostly, time to help numerous individuals, families and causes. He helped needy families find housing, consoled grieving spouses, visited untold hospitals and nursing homes, and delivered Meals on Wheels until two years ago. He found it very easy to give, but hard to take.



Having outlived so many of his relatives and friends, he often voiced the importance of sharing his memories with others. Bill went to be with his Heavenly Father in his home surrounded by happy memories. His family is proud of all he achieved and will always be influenced by the example he set for selflessness and concern for others.



A special thanks is offered to his friend Ginny Weede and other members of Greenville Comfort Keepers and Caris Hospice for making his final days full of compassion and caring.



A celebration of his going will be , 19, 2014 at 2pm at Overbook Baptist Church, 1705 East North Street, Greenville, SC. Visitation will be at the church preceding the funeral at 1pm. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.



Memorials may be made to Overbrook Baptist Church.




▰ William B Karst Sr

Died October 16, … More Information
William B Karst Sr , born April 17, 1925 passed from this world into the next October 16, 2014 in Greenville, South Carolina. William was 89.
Family members and close friends: , Kevin Miller, Whit Buckhiester, Patty Boeff, Bruce Kleinschmidt, Vivian Chapman

▰ Kenneth Asa Karst

Died April 03, … More Information
Kenneth Asa Karst, age 72 of South Carolina, born in Louellen, Kentucky, entered into eternal rest April 3, 2003.
Obituary published: April 04, 2003 in "The State"

▰ Gladys (Sanders) Karst

Died January 08, … More Information
Gladys (Sanders) Karst passed away January 8, 2006 in Charleston, South Carolina.
Obituary published: January 09, 2006 in "P&C"

▰ Erma W Karst

Died April 29, … More Information
Erma W Karst, born July 17, 1921 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master April 29, 2013 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Erma was 91.

▰ Erma W Karst

Died April 29, … More Information
Erma W Karst, born July 17, 1921 passed from this world into the next April 29, 2013 in Columbia, South Carolina. Erma was 91.
Family members and close friends: , The Staff Of Caughman-harman Funeral Home, Rubydooley And Pat Doolittle, Nancy Nunn

▰ Emil Guss Karst

Died May 31, … More Information
Emil Guss Karst, age 65 of Lexington, South Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on May 31, 2004.
Obituary published: June 01, 2004 in "The State"

▰ Elaine (Chapman) Karst

Died February 23, … More Information
Elaine (Chapman) Karst, age 78 of Greenville, South Carolina, died on February 23, 2006.
Obituary published: February 24, 2006 in "Greenville News"

▰ Albert Karst

Died October 08, … More Information
Albert Karst, born January 6, 1922 passed from this life on October 8, 2016 in Irmo, South Carolina. Albert was 94. Tags: #Erma #Karst #Edna #Larson
Obituary: Albert was born on 6, 1922 and passed away on , 8, 2016. Albert was a resident of Irmo, South Carolina at the time of passing. Albert was married to Erma McCracken Karst& Edna Presley Larson.

▰ Catherine (Oleary) Karson

Died July 31, … More Information
Catherine (Oleary) Karson, of South Carolina, born in Boston, Massachusetts, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home July 31, 2000. Catherine was 79.
Obituary published: August 01, 2000 in "Sun News"

▰ Peter Karres

Died July 20, … More Information
Peter Karres, age 82 of York, South Carolina passed away July 20, 1997.
Obituary published: July 21, 1997 in "The State"

▰ David Karraker

Died February 27, … More Information
David Karraker, born August 17, 1933 entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 27, 2015 in Aiken, South Carolina. David was 81.

▰ Wendell S Karr

Died January 02, … More Information
Wendell S Karr, born September 18, 1923 entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 2, 2016 in Lake Wylie, South Carolina. Wendell was 92.

▰ Wayne Eugene Karr

Died February 20, … More Information
Wayne Eugene Karr, age 69 of South Carolina, born in Juniata, Nebraska, went to be with his Lord and Savior February 20, 2003.
Obituary published: February 21, 2003 in "The State"

▰ Thomas Lee Karr

Died January 21, … More Information
Thomas Lee Karr, born February 24, 1949 entered into eternal rest January 21, 2021 in Greenville, South Carolina. Thomas was 71.

▰ Steven Wood Karr

Died February 06, … More Information
Steven Wood Karr, born September 3, 1958 passed from this life on February 6, 2021 in Columbia, South Carolina. Steven was 62.
Family members and close friends: , Mimi Wortham-brown, Martha Fowler, Teresa Baggett, Ray & Lu Smith, Glinda Patterson, Amy Simmons

▰ Myrtle "Mammy" (Morgan) Karr

Died April 03, … More Information
Myrtle "Mammy" (Morgan) Karr died unexpectedly on April 3, 2001 at the age of 70 in Greenville, South Carolina.
Obituary published: April 04, 2001 in "Greenville News"

▰ Myrtle "Mammy" (Morgan) Karr

Died April 02, … More Information
Myrtle "Mammy" (Morgan) Karr, age 70 of Greenville, South Carolina, joined the Lord April 2, 2001.
Obituary published: April 03, 2001 in "Greenville News"

▰ Joseph Thomas Karr

Died April 08, … More Information
Joseph Thomas Karr, born October 12, 1924 died April 8, 2020 in Columbia, South Carolina. Joseph was 95.
Family members and close friends: , Terry Pound, Patsy And Hugh Caldwell, Rick Wrigley, Pam Edelmayer, Tom Fowler, Connie Robinette, Barbara Mooneyhan, Deborah Comer

▰ Joann Esuary Karr

Died January 29, … More Information
Joann Esuary Karr, born June 1, 1939 passed away peacefully January 29, 2012 in Liberty, South Carolina. Joann was 72.

▰ James Hardy Karr

Died December 23, … More Information
On December 23, 1996, James Hardy Karr, 73 of Hanahan, South Carolina passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: December 24, 1996 in "The State"

▰ James Karr

Died June 08, … More Information
James Karr went into the presence of the Lord on June 8, 2015 in Conway, South Carolina.

▰ Jaclyn Karr

Died February 27, … More Information
Jaclyn Karr, born January 30, 1981 died February 27, 2016 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Jaclyn was 35.

▰ Hoyt Russell Karr, Sr

Died June 03, … More Information
Hoyt Russell Karr, Sr , born July 16, 1927 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home June 3, 2009 in Central, South Carolina. Hoyt was 81.

▰ Dr Otis Kenneth Karr Jr

Died March 11, … More Information
Dr Otis Kenneth Karr Jr , born March 27, 1928 joined the Lord March 11, 2018 in Pickens, South Carolina. Dr was 89.
Family members and close friends: , Rhiannon Gilreath, Cindy Cregier, Stacy Cortez

▰ Donnie Welborn Karr

Died April 15, … More Information
Donnie Welborn Karr, of Liberty, South Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on April 15, 2004. Donnie was 55.
Obituary published: April 16, 2004 in "Greenville News"

▰ Brenda (Merrell) Karr

Died June 25, … More Information
Brenda (Merrell) Karr, of South Carolina, born in Henderson Co, North Carolina, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 25, 2004. Brenda was 54.
Obituary published: June 26, 2004 in "Greenville News"

▰ Beverly Diane (Jones) Karr

Died July 18, … More Information
Beverly Diane (Jones) Karr, age 50 of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 18, 2005.
Obituary published: July 19, 2005 in "Greenville News"

▰ Paul M Karppinen

Died May 31, … More Information
Paul M Karppinen passed away May 31, 2021 in Charleston, South Carolina. Tags: #Trimountain #Michigan #Emil #Jenny #Jeffers #School #Finnish #Paul #Army #Navy #Vietnam #Simon #Fixer #Metro #Supply #Charleston #Joes #Hall #Margaret #Shannon #King #Jennifer #Lorraine #Tomasi #Karen #Ronnie #Memorial #Scholarship #Medical #South #Hollings #Storm #Institute
Obituary: Paul M. Karppinen, 79, passed on Memorial Day, , May 31, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Trimountain, Michigan by his uncle and aunt, Emil and Jenny Karppinen. He was a 1961 graduate of Jeffers High School and proud supporter of their entire trades program from start to present. Maybe it was the sisu coursing through his Finnish blood that allowed Paul to find the best in every challenge in front of him. He outsmarted the US Army when he got his draft notice, instead signing up for the US Navy. He spent 8 years as an active submariner and was a Vietnam veteran and an original plank owner of the USS Simon Boliver. He often boasted about his wise decision to sign-up for latrine cleaning duty so he always first to a hot shower. Paul was an entrepreneur at heart. He put that spirit (and his family) to work in his own version of Fixer Upper. His drive eventually led him to create Metro Tool & Supply, Inc. in Charleston, which he proudly owned and operated for close to 15 years. When one of his employees commented how lucky he was, he responded, The harder I work, the luckier I get. He also had a wicked sense of humor. It was not uncommon for him to answer his home phone in Finnish (causing his future son-in-law to immediately hang up in confusion) or with little ditties like, Joes Pool Hall. He always had a joke at the ready and loved being both the giver and the receiver of a harmless prank. Paul is survived by his other half and loving wife of 53 years, Margaret; his two daughters Shannon King (Christopher King) and Jennifer; his grandson Ian; and his loving sisters, Lorraine Tomasi (Paul Tomasi) and Karen Karppinen. He joins his brothers Don and Ronnie who preceded him and we e sure were waiting for him with a few jokes and bear hugs of their own. Paul also leaves behind friends and mentors who shaped his life with beautiful moments and lasting lessons along the way. He did not want a huge fuss to be made over him, so he requested no service be held with his passing. However, should you wish, the family would love to have you share your favorite moments with them. Given his love for our country, it seems as if Paul almost planned his passing on Memorial Day. His ashes will be carried to sea by the US Navy.

Should you wish to make a donation, the family is requesting memorial donations be made to the Paul and Margaret Karppinen and Paul and Lorraine Tomasi Scholarship Fund at Jeffers High School or the Medical University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer or Storm Eye Institute.

▰ Mr John Joseph Karpowicz

Died January 21, … More Information
Mr John Joseph Karpowicz, born October 6, 1961 entered Heaven's gates on January 21, 2014 in Pickens, South Carolina. Mr was 52.

▰ Mrs Liubov Karpova

Died September 29, … More Information
Mrs Liubov Karpova, born March 1, 1952 passed from this world into the next September 29, 2015 in Columbia, South Carolina. Mrs was 63. Tags: #Columbia #South
Obituary: Mrs. Karpova was born on 1, 1952 and passed away on , 29, 2015. Mrs. Karpova was a resident of Columbia, South Carolina at the time of passing.

▰ Kaethe Blendinger Karpinski

Died April 23, … More Information
Kaethe Blendinger Karpinski, born February 1, 1935 passed away peacefully April 23, 2017 in South Carolina. Kaethe was 82. Tags: #Ronald
Obituary: Kaethe was born on 1, 1935 and passed away on , 23, 2017. Kaethe was a resident of South Carolina at the time of passing. Kaethe was married to Ronald.

▰ Toki (Sato) Karpinko

Died January 14, … More Information
Toki (Sato) Karpinko, age 82 of South Carolina, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 14, 2004.
Obituary published: January 15, 2004 in "Greenville News"

▰ Toki (Sato) Karpinko

Died January 15, … More Information
Toki (Sato) Karpinko, of South Carolina, went into the presence of the Lord on January 15, 2004. Toki was 82.
Obituary published: January 16, 2004 in "Greenville News"

▰ Charles Karpinko

Died May 07, … More Information
Charles Karpinko, of South Carolina, born in Alexandria, Pennsylvania, entered eternal life May 7, 2003. Charles was 78.
Obituary published: May 08, 2003 in "Greenville News"

▰ Mr James John Karpinen

Died January 03, … More Information
Mr James John Karpinen, born November 13, 1923 passed from this world into the next January 3, 2017 in Walterboro, South Carolina. Mr was 93.
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