Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Jacqueline Lear
April 4, 2026
Jackie Buero Lear, 91, was kindhearted, fun loving, and generous. Though small in stature, Jackie's energy could fill a room.
Little Jacqueline was born at home on Alexander Street, Charleston, South Carolina on January 16, 1935. Her parents, George Joseph, "Mike", Buero and Stella Sirisky Buero already had two daughters Marilyn Stella Buero (Tezza) and Lucy Jennie Buero (Amundson).
For...
Mary Christine Crosby
April 2, 2026
Mary Christine Crosby, 70, of Summerville, SC, passed away unexpectedly on April 2nd, 2026.A talented artist whose work captured the serene beauty of the Carolina Lowcountry, Christine was a longtime member of the Charleston Artist Guild and the Summerville Artist Guild. She exhibited for many years at the Piccolo Spoleto Outdoor Art Exhibition and in several galleries in and around...
Seth Stanley Shapiro
March 29, 2026
Seth Stanley Shapiro, 67, of Snohomish, Washington, husband of Clotilde Mary Shapiro entered into eternal rest on March 29, 2026.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, April 10, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 95 Hasell Street, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston.Arrangements by James A....
Lynda Rae Hoeft
March 25, 2026
Lynda Rae Hoeft, 65, of Charleston, SC, wife of Thomas Buckler entered into eternal rest on March 25, 2026. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Lynda Hoeft's remarkable journey began in Flint, Michigan, where she dedicated herself to raising her two...
Robert Allen Corder
March 25, 2026
Robert Allen Corder, 85, of Charleston, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Robert was born on December 5, 1940, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Stella and Earl Jones. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 25 years, demonstrating dedication, strength and a deep sense of duty throughout his service.
Robert married...
Claire T. Wertz
March 23, 2026
Claire Tumbleson Wertz, 84, of Charleston, SC left to be with her Lord and Savior on March 23, 2026 at home after a short illness.
Claire was born November 21,1941 to Walter R. Tumbleston and Lillian C. Tumbleston in North Charleston, South Carolina. She graduated from Chicora High School, where she was a cheerleader, active in many clubs, and made...
John Francis Rowland
March 22, 2026
John Francis Rowland, 91, husband of Dr. Rose Condon Hamm Rowland, entered into eternal rest Sunday, March 22, 2026. John is also survived by his daughter Jill Ann Rowland.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1:00 PM Friday, March 27, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 95 Hasell Street, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will be private. A gathering...
Richard Anthony Greenlee
March 20, 2026
Richard "Dick" Greenlee, 73, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 20, 2026.Dick was born May 30, 1952, and spent the first half of his life in Little Rock, Arkansas, before making his home in Charleston in 1992. He built a distinguished 45-year career in real estate, beginning as a broker/owner in the 1980's and...
Paul Kennedy Bowman II
March 20, 2026
Paul Kennedy Bowman II entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Paul was born August 4, 1959, in Orangeburg, SC and was raised in Charleston. He was the eldest child of Anthony "Tony" Kennedy Bowman, Jr and Patricia "Pat" Kelly Bowman.
Paul spent most of his life in pool construction and was a man of all trades. He was an...
Doris Elvira Taylor
March 19, 2026
Doris Elvira Stone Taylor, age 96, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at home in Banner Elk, North Carolina.
Doris was born at home in Jamaica, New York, on October 13, 1929, a daughter of James Polk Stone Jr. and Elizabeth Mae Lytle. Doris lived a full and meaningful life defined by devotion to her family, her career and...
Shirley Ann Funk
March 18, 2026
Shirley Ann Funk (nee Collins), 89, of Ravenel, SC (formerly of Lakeland, FL) passed away comfortably in her home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Shirley was the youngest of five children, born on June 17, 1936 to John E. and Anna G. Collins of Buffalo, NY. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Herbert Webster Funk for 59 years,...
Robert Roland Mallard, Jr.
March 8, 2026
Robert "Rob" Roland Mallard, Jr., 66, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest Sunday, March 8, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 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.
Rob was...
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...
