Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
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. She was a graduate of Bishop England High School, Cabrini College and the College of Charleston.
Ginger's retirement years were spent meeting the needs of others...
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,...
Catherine Dunlap
September 19, 2025
Catherine "Kit" LeaMond Dunlap, 87, of Charleston, entered eternal rest on Friday, September 19, 2025. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed. Kit was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on September 3, 1938, to Frederick Julian and Catherine Dowling LeaMond. She dedicated her life to her family and her passion as...
Ronald Connick, Jr.
September 17, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Allen Connick, Jr., who left us peacefully on September 17, 2025, at the age of 42. Born on June 11, 1983, in Charleston, South Carolina, Ron's journey through life was marked by resilience, dedication, and an unwavering love for his family and country.Ron proudly served in the United...
Ann Mitchum
September 15, 2025
Ann Duffy Mitchum, 84, a lifelong resident of Charleston, SC entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 15, 2025.
The family will receive friends between 3:00 and 5:00 PM, Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The Rosary will be recited at 4:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30...
Mark Erickson
September 12, 2025
Mark Edward Erickson, born September 1, 1965, in St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by his girls, on the morning of Friday, September 12, 2025. Mark was a beloved husband, father, brother, son, and friend. He was deeply loved by all who knew him.
Mark is survived by his wife of 32 years, Hollis Erickson, his daughters, Avery Erickson and...
Laura Deprill
September 11, 2025
Laura Ruth Pike Deprill, 50, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest Thursday, September 11, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 115 Broad Street, Charleston. The family will receive friends following the service at a reception in the Cathedral Center.Laura Ruth Deprill, born on...
Joseph Forsberg
September 8, 2025
Joseph Lawrence Forsberg, lovingly referred to by his family as "Joefis," passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025. He was 38 years old. Joseph was born on "Demcember the one" 1986, as the second child to Joseph Lloyd Forsberg and Virginia Dodds Forsberg. He was a beloved son, loving brother to his sister Kerri, nephew, cousin and friend whose kindness...
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...
Edgar Gustave Runge, Jr.
August 27, 2025
Edgar Gustave ("Skip") Runge, Jr. passed away suddenly in Unicoi, TN, on August 27, 2025, at age 75.
Skip was born on August 27, 1950, in Asheville, NC. He moved with his family to Charlotte, NC, in 1952 and to Charleston, SC, in 1962. Skip loved growing up in the SC Lowcountry, taking advantage of any outdoor activity, especially fishing and...
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...
