News Summary
The St. Helena Island community is grieving the recent loss of several notable members, including Arthur Robinson, Deacon John P. Miller, Jr., and Mother Katherine Singleton-Lynard-Austin. Each individual had a significant impact on their families and friends. Memorial services are being arranged to honor their lives and contributions to the community.
St. Helena Island, SC – The local community is mourning the loss of several notable members, as announced by Allen Funeral Home. The individuals include Mr. Arthur Robinson, Deacon John P. Miller, Jr., Mr. Arthur Gerard Lawrence, and Mother Katherine Louise Singleton-Lynard-Austin, all of whom left a lasting impact on their families and friends.
Arthur Robinson, 87, Passes Away
Mr. Arthur Robinson, aged 87, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at his residence in the Resorts at Beaufort located in Beaufort, SC. Mr. Robinson is remembered as a beloved husband to Mrs. Inez Robinson. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Robinson are currently pending, and condolences have been extended by the management and staff of Allen Funeral Home to his family and friends.
Deacon John P. Miller, Jr., 71, Dies Following Illness
Deacon John P. Miller, Jr., aged 71, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort, SC. He was the husband of Mrs. Margie Haynes-Miller. Visitation services for Mr. Miller will be held from 5 PM to 7 PM on Monday, July 21, 2025, at the Allen Funeral Home Chapel in Beaufort. His funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Orange Grove Baptist Church on St. Helena Island. A viewing will be available from 9:30 AM until the service, with no viewing permitted after the eulogy. Mr. Miller will receive burial at Beaufort National Cemetery with full military honors.
Arthur Gerard Lawrence, 48, Remembered by Community
Mr. Arthur Gerard Lawrence, aged 48, also passed away at Beaufort Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, May 25, 2025. His visitation will take place from 5 PM to 7 PM on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Allen Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services for Mr. Lawrence are set to be held at 11 AM on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Ebenezer Baptist Church on St. Helena Island. Following the service, he will be buried in Frogmore Cemetery, also located on St. Helena Island. The Allen Funeral Home family has expressed their condolences to Mr. Lawrence’s relatives and friends during this difficult time.
Mother Katherine Louise Singleton-Lynard-Austin, 93, Passes Peacefully
At the age of 93, Mother Katherine Louise Singleton-Lynard-Austin passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025. A wake service will be held from 5 PM to 7 PM on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Allen Funeral Home Chapel. Her funeral will take place at 12 noon on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Bethesda Christian Fellowship on St. Helena Island, followed by burial at Hope Cemetery, also on the island. Allen Funeral Home has sincerely offered their heartfelt condolences to the relatives and friends of Mother Katherine.
Community Impact and Support
The passing of these individuals is a significant loss to the St. Helena Island community. Each person contributed in their unique way, and their memories will be cherished by all who knew them. As the community comes together to support the families during this time of mourning, the role of local establishments, including Allen Funeral Home, is pivotal in providing care and assistance for those navigating the grieving process.
As arrangements for funerals and visitation services are finalized, friends and family members are encouraged to pay their respects and celebrate the lives of these remarkable individuals.
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Additional Resources
- Allen Funeral Home: Deacon John P. Miller, Jr.
- Allen Funeral Home: Arthur Gerard Lawrence
- The Island News: Vigil Celebrates Life of St. Helena Girl
- Legacy: Monae Jenkins Obituary
- Allen Funeral Home: Mother Katherine Louise Singleton-Lynard-Austin
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