Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Robert Roland Mallard, Jr.
March 8, 2026
Robert Roland Mallard, Jr., 66, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest Sunday, March 8, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 115 Broad Street, Charleston. The Rite of Committal at St. Lawrence Cemetery will take place at a later date.
Victor Edward Millings, Jr.
March 3, 2026
Victor Edward Millings, Jr., 85, of Charleston, SC, husband of Mary Virginia Melchers Millings entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Friday, March 6, 2026, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River...
John Paul Bride
February 21, 2026
Mount Pleasant, SCJohn Paul Bride, beloved husband of Nancy Welsh Bride for 60 years, passed away February 21, 2026. Born in 1934 in Boston, he was the son of the late Helen Beecher and John Leonard Bride.
John graduated from Boston College and majored in Math. He was a pioneer in computer software engineering at Avco Corporation and worked on Cape...
Ernesto Siobal Comilang
February 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ernesto Siobal Comilang
Ernesto Siobal Comilang, a devoted man of God, world-class professional, and beloved family man, passed away at the age of 82. A family visitation will take place between 6:00 and 8:00 PM Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Mr. Comilang will be conveyed back to the...
Baynard Seabrook Godbold
February 13, 2026
Baynard Seabrook Godbold, 73, of James Island, entered into eternal rest on February 13, 2026, after a brief illness. Born December 10, 1952, Baynard was the third of four children of Lewis Blakeley Godbold, Jr. and Mary Seabrook Oswald Godbold.
Baynard lived his entire life on James Island's beautiful Clark Sound, surrounded by cousins and given the freedom to explore...
Robert Bernard "Corky" Carnevale
February 12, 2026
Robert Bernard Carnevale (Corky) of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026. He was 78.
Corky was born February 24, 1947 to Agnes Curran Carnevale and Bernard "Ben" Louis Carnevale. Growing up in Annapolis, Maryland, he was the oldest son (and head troublemaker) of five children: big sister Jeanne and three younger brothers, Dan, David, and Mark.
While...
Sally-Ann Wojcik
February 10, 2026
Sally-Ann Wojcik, born on March 31, 1966, in Somerville, NJ, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at the age of 59, after a courageous ten year battle with Colon Cancer. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she is survived by her beloved husband of 35 years, Martin Wojcik, her father Salvatore Adamo, and her mother Connie Adamo. Sally-Ann will...
Marilyn Teresa Nannicelli
February 5, 2026
Marilyn Teresa Nannicelli, 83, a caring and devoted wife of the late Ronald Nicholas Nannicelli, a loving and nurturing mother, and a highly-esteemed secretarial professional, went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 5, 2025.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island. The Rite...
Theodora Walpole
January 20, 2026
Theodora "Teddy" Wilson Walpole of Wadmalaw Island, SC, went to be with her heavenly father, Jesus Christ, on January 20, 2026. She joins those loved ones who went before her. Teddy was born on September 2, 1937, to Theodora Butler Wilson and William Edings Wilson. She was married to her childhood sweetheart, John Basnett Legare Walpole, for 67 years, and...
George Griffith, Jr.
January 19, 2026
George Louis Griffith "Skipper", Jr., 81, of Johns Island, SC entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 19, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.His Funeral Service will be 12:00 PM, Friday, January 23, 2026, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road. The...
Terre Stevens
January 16, 2026
Terre Williams Stevens, 74, wife of Wyatt Stevens of Johns Island, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, January 16, 2026, surrounded by love.
Born November 21, 1951 to the late Cecil B. Williams and Katherine Rivers Williams of James Island, Terre grew up in a family where a love for plants was deeply intertwined with a desire to...
John Soffera
January 14, 2026
John Anthony "Johnny" Soffera, 69, of Huger, SC entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Johnny was born in Charleston, SC to the late Joseph D. and Mary Maginn Soffera. He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 24 years, Sheila Russell Soffera of Huger, SC; his daughters, Chelsea Soffera (David Debruhl) of Allendale, SC, Susan Elkins (AJ)...
Dennis Higgs
January 12, 2026
Dennis E. Higgs, 77, of Charleston, South Carolina passed away peacefully on January 12th, embraced by the love of his family in his final moments. He was the devoted husband of Kelly Higgs and loving father of Stacey Gros (Kevin), and a doting grandfather to Parker and Addison Gros.
Dennis was a truly kind soul who brightened every room he entered....
Joe Badger
January 10, 2026
Beloved husband and father, Joe Ivey Badger of Charleston, SC died Saturday, January 10, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road. The family will receive friends between 5:00 & 7:00...
Carium Joseph
January 5, 2026
Carium Joseph, MD (b.10/6/29), son of Moses and Sadda Joseph of Greeleyville, SC entered into eternal rest on Monday January 5, 2026. He is survived by his children, Kathy Joseph Macaron, Kevin Joseph, Dr. Molly Joseph (Scott Pressler) , Amy Joseph Collins (Bryan Collins), Jennifer Joseph Fraser (Keith Fraser); his grandchildren, Megan Geckle Giebler (Matthew Giebler), Dr. Hannah Pressler, Luke...
Ralph Campbell
January 1, 2026
Ralph Dean Campbell, born on October 30, 1960 in Charleston, South Carolina, passed away suddenly on January 1, 2026. A beloved figure in his community, Ralph dedicated his life to the food and beverage industry, where he achieved notable success as a Club Manager. His career spanned several decades across South Carolina and Michigan, where he cultivated a deep knowledge...
Kelly Ann Bongard
December 31, 2025
Kelly Ann Heistand (Bongard), 65, of Johns Island, South Carolina, passed away on December 31, 2025. Kelly Ann's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy, Johns Island. The Rite of Committal will follow in the Churchyard. A reception will follow at The Estuary, 3538...
Beatrice McCulloch
December 30, 2025
Beatrice Mary Burkhardt McCulloch, 82, of Charleston, SC, widow of James H. McCulloch, Sr. entered into eternal rest on December 30, 2025. Beatrice was born February 7, 1943 in Charleston, SC. She is a daughter of the late Edward J. Burkhardt, Sr. and Beatrice C. Strickland Burkhardt . Beatrice was a beautiful woman who loved every person she met unconditionally....
Betty Walters
December 29, 2025
Betty King Walters, 89, of Charleston South Carolina passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025. Betty was the beloved wife of Herman Walters for over 70 years.
Betty had a deep appreciation for the beauty of nature, especially the vibrant magnolia blooms, camellias and colorful azaleas. Her love of music, she held dear, particularly for the piano. She will be...
Ann Renee Vokonas
December 23, 2025
Ann Renee Vokonas, 74, of Chesapeake, VA entered into eternal rest on December 23, 2025 surrounded by love and her favorite hymns. She will be welcomed into heaven by her parents, her brother, her daughter, and her best friend Cathy. Ann was born February 26, 1951, in Roanoke, VA. She was the daughter of Hazel Dillard and Charles Richards. Ann graduated...
