Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Christel Platt
December 3, 2025
Christel G. Platt, widow of the late David E. Platt, a dedicated nurse and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, at the age of 99. The relatives and friends of Christel G. Platt are invited to attend her funeral service 11:00 AM Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah...
Susan Hemminger
December 2, 2025
Susan Gaillard Taylor Hemminger entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at her residence in Charleston, SC.Her Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, December 8, 2025, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The Burial will follow at Live Oak Cemetery, Walterboro. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the...
Janet Smith
November 23, 2025
Janet Lee Smith, born on August 7, 1937, in the Chicago area, passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 88.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa, Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River...
Norma Flood Hancock
November 18, 2025
Norma Flood Hancock, 83, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The relatives and friends of Norma Flood Hancock are invited to attend her Graveside Funeral Service 2:00 PM Monday, November 24, 2025 at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road, Charleston. The Rev. Marshall Huey of Old St. Andrew's Parish Church will officiate.Norma was born...
Floyd Putney
November 16, 2025
Dr. Floyd Witt Putney, 80, of Johns Island, SC died Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Floyd welcomed nearly 7,000 babies into the world with gentle hands and his trademark mustache hidden behind his hospital mask. His smiling eyes warmly welcomed each newborn into the world. As an obstetrician, Floyd dedicated his professional life to ushering in new life. At home, he...
Lisa Benke
November 15, 2025
Lisa Marie McIntyre Benke, 66, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest Saturday, November 15, 2025. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Catholic Memorial Service at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Lisa McIntyre, born November 20, 1958,...
David Smythe
November 12, 2025
David McCord Smythe, husband of Ruth Conway Smythe, entered into eternal rest on the evening of November 12, 2025, at home surrounded by family and friends.
Mr. Smythe was born March 14, 1953 in Charleston, SC, the son of Henry Buist Smythe and Mary Helena Catherine Ridgway Smythe. He was a graduate of Virginia Episcopal School and Wofford College. He...
Theodore Albenesius
November 10, 2025
Mr. Theodore Henry Albenesius III died peacefully at the age of 76, surrounded by the love of his family on November 10, 2025.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 14, 2025, at Stella Maris Catholic Church, 1204 Middle St, Sullivans Island. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Ft....
JoAnne Infinger
November 6, 2025
JoAnne T. Infinger, 90, widow of Richard R. Infinger, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 95 Hasell Street, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road, on James Island. The family will receive friends...
Ruth Gay
November 5, 2025
Mary Ruth Burk Gay, passed into eternal life, at age 96 on November 5, 2025. She was the fourth daughter of Irene Santos Burk and Captain Lewis S. Burk, Charleston Harbor Pilot. She was born in Charleston, SC on July 10,1929. Except for the year she spent working in a bank on Wall St. in NYC, she lived her entire...
Clare Howard
November 2, 2025
Clare Kamradt Howard, 93, entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 2, 2025. Clare was born in Chicago, Illinois May 23, 1932 to Clara B. Grzenia and Paul Kamradt. Clare retired from civil service having worked 30 years at The Customs House, Charleston, SC. She was also a faithful member of Church of the Nativity on James Island.
Clare was predeceased by...
Francis Condon "Bud" Wham
October 30, 2025
Francis Condon Wham, 69, known by most everyone as "Bud," entered into eternal rest at his home on James Island on October 30, 2025, after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was predeceased by his loving parents Joseph Walter Wham, Sr., and Carolyn Condon Wham, and by his brother Richard Mark ("Ricky") Wham. He is survived by his...
Rodney Gaskins
October 22, 2025
Rodney Alden Gaskins, 83, of Charleston, SC, beloved husband of Esther Hegwood Gaskins, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Rodney was born August 24, 1942 in Charleston, SC, son of the late Gervase Gonzales Gaskins and Lola Ruth (Poston) Gaskins. Rodney grew up in Charleston Heights, SC and graduated from Chicora High School. He was trained in...
Sara Sears
October 21, 2025
Sara Potts Sears, 92, of Edgefield, SC, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Sara was born September 20, 1933, in Ringgold, GA, the eldest daughter of James Conley and Eugenia Ruth Bailey Potts. As a child, she shepherded her younger sisters Jo and Jimmie down Potts Hill to catch the school bus each morning at Beaumont Spring. Sara won 4-H awards with...
Ginger Tezza
October 16, 2025
Mary Virginia "Ginger" Tezza, 82, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Ginger was born in Charleston, SC and was the daughter of the late Hugo and Camilla Tezza.
Ginger was a graduate of Bishop England High School, Cabrini College and the College of Charleston. A beloved teacher, she served the children and families of...
David Forbes III
October 13, 2025
David Lowe Forbes III, 75, husband of Cynthia Cope Forbes of Charleston, entered into eternal rest Monday, October 13, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite of Committal will be private. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM Monday...
Theresa Belton
October 12, 2025
On October 12, 2025, Mary Theresa Johnson Belton died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her husband and loving children. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM Saturday, October 25, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite of Committal will be private. The family will receive friends at the church one hour...
Brenda Reeves
September 28, 2025
Brenda Louise Walker Reeves, 85, of Charleston, widow of Hoap C. Reeves, Jr. of Charleston, entered into eternal rest Sunday, September 28, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1:00 PM Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley...
Ann Pinson
September 26, 2025
The Charleston, Meggett and Citadel Alumni communities mourn the passing of Ann B. Pinson, who died peacefully on September 26, 2025. Ann was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Charleston native, and graduate of James Island High School. Her warmth and unwavering spirit touched all who knew her.
Ann's heart belonged to her family. She was the devoted wife of Jim Pinson...
William Clair
September 26, 2025
William Robert "Billy" Clair III entered eternal rest on Friday, September 26, 2025. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The Rosary will be recited at 6:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Thursday, October 2,...
