Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Paul Gerard Edwards
August 4, 2026
Paul G. Edwards was born on March 12,1952 in Montclair, NJ. He was the middle of three sons born to long-time Montclair residents Robert F. and Kathryn Edwards. Paul attended Montclair public schools where he was a two-time All State lacrosse player and part of the group of men credited with turning Montclair into a state powerhouse. He then attended...
Donald E. Moors, Jr.
July 27, 2026
Donald "Don" Edward Moors, Jr., 76, of Charleston, South Carolina, a beloved spiritual mentor, devoted husband, brother, father, and grandfather peacefully passed away at home on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Born in Old Town, Maine on May 31, 1950, the son of the late Donald E. and Mary (Ouellette) Moors, Sr. For Don, and his sister, Janet "Net", childhood was shaped...
Thelma Scarborough Buchheit
July 21, 2026
Thelma Scarborough Buchheit, 87, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The relatives and friends of Thelma Buchheit are invited to attend her funeral service 10:00 AM Saturday, July 25, 2026 at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 413 Geddes Avenue, Charleston. Interment will follow at the historic Christ Episcopal Churchyard, 5115 Hwy. 174, Hollywood, SC.Arrangements by James...
Paul William Bohac
July 20, 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Paul William Bohac, who left this world peacefully on July 20, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on June 9, 1953, in New York, NY, Dr. Paul lived a life dedicated to helping others as a gifted Doctor of Optometry. He served the communities of Johns Island, Kiawah,...
Jennifer Anne Morgan
July 18, 2026
Jennifer Anne Morgan, 49, passed away on July 18, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.Born in Georgia and later making her home in Charleston, South Carolina, Jennifer lived a life rooted in love, kindness, and devotion to those around her. She had a passion for teaching children and found great joy in helping them learn and grow. She...
Carole Anne White
July 14, 2026
Carole Anne White passed peacefully at home on July 14, 2026, while praying the Rosary with her family.Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 PM, Monday, July 20, 2026, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, 60 Huguenin Avenue. The family will receive friends between...
Barbara Goodwin Bunch
July 10, 2026
Barbara "Bonnie" Lee Goodwin Bunch passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026 while in hospice care in Summerville, South Carolina. In her final hours, she was surrounded-as she had been throughout her life-by the large, lively, and devoted family she cherished above all else.
Bonnie grew up in Brewton, Alabama, the oldest of eight children. As the firstborn, she possessed a...
Griffin Daniel Herbert
July 9, 2026
Griffin Daniel Herbert, 30, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 9, 2026. The relatives and friends of Griffin Daniel Herbert are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad Street, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on...
Michael Edward Mains
July 2, 2026
Michael Edward "Mike" Mains died in his home on July 2,2026. He was a resident of Hyde Park Rd, Ravenel, South Carolina. Michael was born in Charleston, South Carolina at St. Francis Xaver Hospital. He is predeceased by his mother and father Charles Paul Mains, Sr. and Dorothy Nelson Mains. Michael was a 5th. Generation Charlestonian. His spouse, Pamala S....
Eleanor Kate O'Neill
June 27, 2026
Eleanor Kate "Kitty" Frey O'Neill passed away June 27, 2026. She was a daughter of George Bryan Frey, M.D. and Bessie Brooks Frey, R.N.Kitty was born April 4, 1938 in Columbia, SC and raised in Spartanburg, SC. Kitty was Valedictorian of her class at Spartanburg General Hospital School of Nursing. She earned a BSN at the University of South Carolina....
Daniel Scott Boinest
June 13, 2026
Daniel Scott (Scotty) Boinest, 64, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and shall be deeply missed by all who knew him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The...
Barbara Bradley Glover
May 31, 2026
Barbara Bradley Glover, born on October 16, 1942, in Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, in Adams Run, South Carolina, surrounded by love. A steadfast spirit and a lover of life, she dedicated her days to the joys of family and the care of animals. As an office manager for the Enrollment Services at the Medical...
Philip Earl Palmatier
May 24, 2026
Philip Earl Palmatier, born August 23, 1936, in Hastings, Michigan, passed away leaving behind a life marked by service, dedication, and deep love for those around him. The son of Earl and Dorothy Palmatier, Phil pursued education with purpose, earning his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and Master's degrees from the University of Michigan and the Air Force Institute...
Kathleen A. Boyd
May 22, 2026
Kathleen A. Boyd, a beloved teacher and devoted mother, passed away on May 22, 2026, in Charleston, where she was born on October 6, 1956. Kathleen dedicated her life to education, passionately teaching in the Charleston County School District, where her impact on students extended far beyond the classroom.
A member of her church choir, Kathy found joy in singing...
Robert Belton Shealy, Sr.
May 19, 2026
Robert Belton "Bobby" Shealy, Sr., 93, of Meggett, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest May 19, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born in Charleston on April 25, 1933, he was the first child of the late Charles Walter Shealy, Sr. and Frances Olivia Welch Shealy.His Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Christ-St. Paul's...
Vincent E. Hoover, Jr.
May 18, 2026
Vincent E. Hoover, Jr., late husband of Martha Jones Hoover, passed away in Charleston, SC, upon completion of his earthly mission on May 18, 2026. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 23, 2026, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 950 Darrell Creek Trail, Mt. Pleasant. The Rite of Committal will follow at the St. Benedict...
Esther Ruth Machowski
May 14, 2026
Esther Ruth Machowski, 94, of James Island, SC, wife of LCDR Walter Joseph Machowski, USN (Ret.) entered into eternal Rest on on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM, Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Rd, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Ft....
Mary Jane Welch
May 11, 2026
Mary Jane Welch passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at the age of 90.
Mary lived a life defined by service, compassion, and dedication to others. She was deeply involved with Civitan International, where she devoted many years of leadership and volunteer work. Throughout her distinguished service, she served as Club President, Secretary, District Lieutenant Governor, and District Governor....
Elaine S. Bonner
May 8, 2026
Elaine Bonner, of James Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026 at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of pluck and resilience that carried her through to the very end.
Born Elaine Jane Ann Stubenrauch, on December 31, 1933 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to parents Albert and Mabel, Elaine moved to South Carolina at the age of 6.
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Ginny Pruitt
April 29, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of "Ginny" Pruitt, a beloved, mother, and friend, who departed this life peacefully from her home in Charleston, South Carolina, on the 29th of April, 2026, at the age of 91.The relatives and friends of Geneva "Ginny" Pruitt are invited to attend her Funeral Service 1:00 PM Friday, May 8,...
