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for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond. 

Baynard Seabrook Godbold

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dorothy Costello

Dorothy Costello

December 21, 2025

Dorothy Stassun Costello, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 21, 2025, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She was 71. With extraordinary grace, faith, and quiet strength, Dot faced her diagnosis with unwavering determination. Along her journey, she touched the hearts of countless patients, families, nurses, and physicians, offering kindness,...

Judith Davis

Judith Davis

December 20, 2025

Judith K. Davis, of Hanahan, SC, widow of the late Tony J. Davis, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 20th, 2025.

Judy Davis - wife, mother, teacher, friend, and servant of God.

Judy was born November 23, 1939, in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late George Edward Kendall, and Minnie Magnolia H. Kendall, with an older brother Charles, and a...

Tracy Emily Wilson

Tracy Emily Wilson

December 15, 2025

Tracy Emily Wilson, 40, passed away on December 3, 2025, in her home of North Charleston, SC.

Tracy is survived by her mother, Nancy Wilson of North Charleston, SC;  Jeremy Tishuk of North Charleston, SC; aunt Judy Wilson of Mt. Pleasant, SC; aunt Diane Bennett of Texas, aunt Cindy Butler Rasche of Dublin, OH; and cousins, Jerry, Roger, Blaze, Tyler, Eric...

Irene Seyle

Irene Seyle

December 13, 2025

Irene Phillips Seyle, 87, widow of the late Russell Willard Seyle, entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 13, 2025. The relatives and friends of Irene Seyle are invited to attend her Funeral Service 3:00 PM Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on...

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