Our Staff

Chardale Murray

President

Chardale Rochelle Murray-Kornickey was born November 29, 1975. She is the daughter of Lorraine Murray and Charlie Murray, Sr. She graduated from Baptist Hill High School and Talladega College. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and a member of Henrietta B. White Temple #1342. Chardale is a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. She was the manager of Harleston-Boags Funeral home for three years. In March of 2000, she passed the state’s licensing test to become one of the youngest funeral directors. When Chardale was in middle school, she had what she considers a vision from God. The Lord told her to be a mortician. 

Charlie Murray, Jr.

Vice President

Charlie Murray was born to Mr. Charlie Murray, Sr. and Mrs. Lorraine Murray August 18, 1981. At an early age, he developed a passion for music and served as a musician for various local churches. Upon graduation from Middleton High School, Murray attended Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, GA where is successfully attained a degree in Funeral Service and passed The National Board of Funeral Director and Embalmer. While employed by Sellers-Smith Funeral Home in Newnan, GA, he also passed the Georgia State Board of funeral Service. Currently he serves as a member of Royal Baptist Church, N.F.D.A, Brothers and Sisters United for Change, N.A.A.C.P., and Boaz Lodge #309 F. & A.M.

Grippon A. Boags

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Former owner of the historic and prestigious Harleston-Boags Funeral Home once located in downtown Charleston, SC, Mr. Boags is now a member of the Murray's Mortuary team.

Ave` Truell

Funeral Director & Embalmer Apprentice

Ave` Truell was born and raised in North Charleston, SC. She graduated from North Charleston High School. Ave` received her Associates degree from Gupton-Jones Mortuary College in 2010. She joined Murray's Mortuary in 2006.

Jon Patrick Hart

Funeral Director Apprentice

Jon P. Hart was born and raised in Charleston, SC. He graduated from Charleston County School of the Preforming Arts. Jon is also a 2016 graduate of the University of South Carolina Beaufort with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. He joined Murray’s Mortuary in 2010. 

Melvin Howard, III

Funeral Director Apprentice

Melvin Howard, III was born and raised in Charleston, SC. He is a graduate of North Charleston High School. Melvin is a 2010 graduate of Morris College with a Bachelor of Arts in English. He joined Murray's Mortuary in 2015.

Crystal Murray

Administrative & Financial Adviser

Crystal Murray born and raised in Charleston, SC. She is the daughter of Lorraine Murray and Charlie Murray, Sr. She graduated from Middleton High School. She joined Murray's Mortuary in 2004.

Miracle Randall

Funeral Director & Embalmer Apprentice

Miracle Randall was raised in Jacksonboro, SC. She graduated from Colleton County high school in 2015. Miracle received her Associates Degrees at Gupton- Jones College of Funeral Service September 2017. She joined Murray's Mortuary in 2017.

Kathy Martin

Funeral Director Apprentice

Garrett Morgan

Funeral Attendant

Garrett Morgan was born and raised Charleston, SC in the North neck section called Rosemont. He's a graduate of North Charleston High School. He's a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church Downtown Charleston. Garrett is also a member of the N.A.A.C.P and a member of Gothic Lodge #212 F. & A. M. He joined Murray's Mortuary in 2013.

Lorenzo Johnson

Funeral Attendant

Lorenzo Johnson born and raised in North Charleston, SC. He graduated from North Charleston High School. He joined Murray's Mortuary in 2010.