Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Steven Towles
September 1, 2025
Steven Winfield Towles, a loving father, grandfather, and brother, passed away at his home in Charleston, SC, on September 1, 2025, at the age of 73.
Born in Charleston, Steve was the son of the late James and Mildred Towles. A lifelong craftsman, Steve was a dedicated boilermaker whose trade took him around the globe and fed his passion for working...
Delane McCabe
August 22, 2025
Delane DeWitt McCabe, 76, passed away on August 22, 2025, in Charleston, SC.
Delane was born on April 4, 1949 in Lake City, SC, to Jimmy and Mildred DeWitt. She was the middle of three daughters deeply loved by their parents. Delane was a graduate of Lake City High School and went on to earn a degree in Education from the...
Edwin Greer, Jr.
August 22, 2025
Edwin "Sparky" Forrest Greer, Jr. was born on July 18, 1930 in Charleston, SC to the late Edwin Forrest Greer, Sr. and Cecilia Stevens Greer. He married Barbara Bastian Greer on July 18, 1953.
Forrest graduated from Chicora High School in 1949 and joined the U.S. Air Force in October of 1950. He served for three years and was honorably...
Roy Nickles, Jr.
August 16, 2025
Dr. Roy Everette Nickles, 87, of Charleston SC, died Saturday, August 16, 2025. The relatives and friends of Dr. Nickles are invited to a Visitation between 5:00 and 7:00 PM Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Burial will be private.
Dr. Nickles was born September 13, 1937, in Greenwood, S.C. to...
Bernice Walters
August 4, 2025
Bernice Tillman Walters, 83, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. She was the daughter of John R. Tillman, Jr. and Mary Blackman Tillman.
Bernice was a graduate of Rivers High School. She was a devoted member of Asbury-St. James United Methodist Church for over 50 years. Bernice served on many committees and led numerous events centered...
Jerald Smith
August 3, 2025
Jerald Wilson Smith passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025 in Charleston, South Carolina after a long battle with dementia. He was born May 23, 1941, in Huntington, West Virginia as the oldest son of Guy and Margaret Smith. Jerry excelled in high school sports as a student at Buffalo High School and was named All-State in Football, Basketball and...
Robert McBurney, Sr.
August 2, 2025
Robert Martin McBurney, Sr., 85, of Charleston, widower of the late Patricia Geraty McBurney, entered into eternal rest Saturday, August 2, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM Monday, August 11, 2025 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad Street, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James...
Martha W. Fox
July 21, 2025
Martha Welcker Fox, 80, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest Monday, July 21, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Monday, July 28, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island. The family will receive friends between 3:00 and...
Barbara Pike
July 20, 2025
The lord is kind and merciful. Psalm 103
Barbara Burns Pike, 75, passed away on July 20, 2025 in Knoxville, TN. Her family is heartbroken.
Barbara was born on September 25, 1949 to Agnes (Pratt) and Lofton "Pappy" Burns in Laredo, Texas. She was one of four children with whom she shared close relationships throughout her life. The family moved...
Vincent Maiorany
July 18, 2025
Vincent James Maiorany, aged 78, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025. Born on February 10, 1947, in Arlington, Virginia, Vincent was a dedicated law enforcement professional and a loving family man. He graduated from the University of Maryland in 1978, with a bachelor's degree in law enforcement and criminology, laying the foundation for a distinguished...
Thomas Robinson I
July 17, 2025
Thomas Rowand Robinson I, 78, of Charleston, died July 17, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, July 25, 2025 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Huguenin Ave., Charleston. The family will receive friends between 4:00 and 6:00 PM Thursday at...
William Scott Brawley
July 16, 2025
William Scott Brawley passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. Known affectionately as "Great Scott," he lived a life marked by devotion - to his faith, his family, and the people around him. Wherever he went, he brought energy, warmth, and connection. There was no heart he didn't touch or room he didn't fill. His charisma was magnetic, and...
Margaret Hughes
July 15, 2025
Margaret Clark 'Margie' Hughes, 81, passed away on July 15, 2025, in Charleston, SC.
Margie was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Julia and George Clark on November 27, 1943. She graduated from Penn Hills, PA High School in 1961. She married Robert 'Bob' Hughes on December 9, 1961 in Pittsburgh, PA. They were married 57 years until Bob's passing in...
Virgil Garrett Svendsen
July 15, 2025
Virgil Garrett Svendsen, 77, of Charleston, SC entered into eternal rest on July 15, 2025. His Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Virgil was born on December 18,...
Ann Latimer Woodfield
July 13, 2025
The family of Ann Latimer Woodfield is saddened to announce her peaceful passing at home in Charleston, SC, Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Born in Washington, D.C. on April 13, 1934, Ann was the daughter of Annie E. C. Latimer (née Gassaway), a graduate of Winthrop College, and an educator. Her father was James Robert Latimer, an alumnus...
Elaine B. Miller
July 11, 2025
Elaine B. Miller, 78, of Johns Island, died Friday, July 11, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Stella Maris Catholic Church on Sullivan's Island. The Rite of Committal will take place 2:00 PM that afternoon at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island. The family will receive friends between 5:00...
Joseph Carl Gregorie, Sr.
July 11, 2025
Joseph Gregorie, a devoted public servant, beloved father and grandfather, and proud son of Charleston, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 83. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM Friday, July 18, 2025 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross...
Michael Lee Willson
July 10, 2025
Michael Lee Willson passed peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 95 Hasell Street, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, 60 Huguenin Ave., Charleston. The family will receive friends between 5:00...
Daniel Price
July 7, 2025
Daniel "Danny" Everette Price, age 64 of James Island passed away Monday, July 7, 2025.
Danny was born on October 14, 1960. He grew up on James Island with his three brothers and two sisters, making sure their parents never fell victim to boredom. Danny enjoyed many years of surfing on Folly Beach, taking friends and family out to the...
Margaret Vyonne Boyer
July 5, 2025
Margaret Vyonne Boyer, born on February 25, 1947, in Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at the age of 78. She was a beloved housewife who devoted her life to her family, creating a warm and loving home that was always welcoming. Margaret spent her days scrapbooking, cooking up family recipes and sharing her passion for...
