Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Ermelina Albao Elefante
September 11, 2024
Ermelina (Mely) Albao Elefante, 92, peacefully entered eternal rest at her home with her family on September 11, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1932, in Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, as the youngest of six children of Mamerto Solomon Albao and Tomasa Pimentel Albao. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers and sister; her...
Rev. Msgr. James Aloysius Carter, Pa
September 9, 2024
James A. Carter was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on March 1, 1939, of James Aloysius and Kathryne Magruder Carter, both deceased.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad Street, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will be held at 2:30...
John Wescoat Sandlin
September 8, 2024
John Wescoat Sandlin, JD, MDiv, MEd, LLM entered into eternal rest September 8, 2024. Son of the Reverend John Lewis Sandlin and Eugenia Cleo Wescoat Sandlin, he was born on November 30, 1949.
Wescoat received his Bachelor’s Degree in History and his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina where he was president of the Student...
James Leo Crowe
September 4, 2024
James Leo Crowe Sr., 82, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Patricia Lynn Pfaehler Crowe, passed away peacefully at Roper-St. Francis Hospital on September 4, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. Honoring Jim’s...
Audrey P. Hannan
September 3, 2024
Audrey P. Hannan, 90, of James Island, SC passed away peacefully September 3, 2024, at her home surrounded by family and dear friend. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM, Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will...
Daniel Carey Coleman, Jr.
August 30, 2024
Daniel Carey Coleman Jr., 76, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully August 30, 2024. Graveside services for Daniel Carey Coleman, Jr. will be held 10:00 AM Friday, September 6, 2024 at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road, James Island. The family will receive friends between 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM Thursday at the James A. McAlister Funeral...
Irene J. Brown
August 29, 2024
Our beloved, Irene Jones Brown, born July 3, 1943, calmly and peacefully left us on August 29, 2024.
Irene leaves behind her husband of 62 years, Terrance James Brown; daughters, Cindy Stevens and Tracy Hall; sister, Virginia Kania; grandchildren, Chad, Alyssa and Kyler, as well as her great-grandchildren, Thomas and Nathaniel.
Irene's laughter, bright eyes...
David Brian Brabham
August 25, 2024
David Brian Brabham, 69, entered into eternal rest on August 25, 2024, one day after his birthday. Davey, as he was known, lived, loved, worked, and played his entire life in Charleston.
He grew up on the banks of the Stono River where his parents created a sandy beach for him in their backyard on the lntracoastal...
Lark Douglas
August 14, 2024
Lark Douglas, 62, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on August 14, 2024. The family will receive friends between 6:00 and 8:00 PM, Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston.
Lark was born July 6, 1962, in Atlanta, GA, a son of Margaret Ruth Bose and Bobby Hugh...
Joseph Francis Latorre
August 13, 2024
Joseph F. LaTorre entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The son of John Joseph and Margaret MacDonald LaTorre, Joe was born on March 6, 1943, in Charleston, South Carolina. Joe and his twin, Mike, were proudly enrolled in the first class at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School and attended grades 1-8. Joe graduated from Bishop England High...
Thomas Floyd Newton
August 11, 2024
Thomas "Tom" Newton, of Charleston, SC, passed away on August 11, 2024.
Tom was born August 30, 1957, in Charleston, SC. He was the son of the late Robert and Miriam Newton.
Tom grew up downtown playing on the horse lot and Moultrie playground. He attended the Cathedral Catholic School, Bishop England High School and...
Mary Elizabeth Harrell
August 6, 2024
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bolchoz Harrell of Charleston entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 6, 2024.The relatives and friends of Mary Harrell are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Monday, August 12, 2024 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island....
Matthew Joseph Griesheimer
August 5, 2024
Matthew Joseph Griesheimer was welcomed into heaven, surrounded by his friends and family on Monday, August 5, 2024.
Matt was born March 15, 1975 in Toledo, Ohio to Joseph and Cynthia Griesheimer. He will be remembered for his love of family, his passion for his work and willingness to help a friend in need.
Matt...
Frederick William Mcmahon
August 3, 2024
Fred McMahon, 84, passed away the morning of Saturday, August 3, 2024, after a brief battle with ALS. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00...
David Andrew Kerr
August 2, 2024
***Please Note Change to Dates of Visitation and Service Due to Inclement Weather***
David Andrew Kerr, 57, husband of Dawn M. Kerr of Ravenel, SC, entered into eternal rest Friday, August 2, 2024, after a lengthy battle with colorectal cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 PM Friday, August 9,...
Frances K. Gibson
July 25, 2024
Frances K. Gibson, 79, of Charleston, SC, widow of the late John Roy Gibson, Sr., entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 25, 2024. The relatives and friends of Frances K. Gibson are invited to attend her Funeral Service 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Grace United Methodist Church, 1601 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston. Interment will follow at Riverview...
Edward Phillip Richards, Jr.
July 6, 2024
Edward "Captain Eddie" Phillip Richards, Jr., passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on May 21, 1932, in Charleston, SC, Eddie was the second of seven children born to Edward Phillip Richards, Sr. and Gladys Jones Richards.
The relatives and friends of Edward Phillip Richards, Jr., are invited to attend his...
Gevert Hollings Iii
July 6, 2024
A. Gevert Hollings III entered into his final resting place on July 6, 2024, and is joining his father, A. G. “Gus” Hollings, Jr.; his mother, de Lillian Snowden Hollings and his sister, Anna Paisley in eternal peace. Gevert is survived by his wife, Rita; his daughter, Erika (James McIntire); his grandson, Hunter; his niece, Katie Cook and many...
Charlie Hussey
July 4, 2024
Charles Thomas Hussey, Sr., 81, of Charleston, husband of Nancy McQueen Warren Hussey, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 4, 2024, lovingly surrounded by his family. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service 6:00 PM Friday, July 19, 2024 at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 413 Geddes Ave., Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior...
Louis Vincent Melendez
July 3, 2024
Louis Vincent Melendez, 85, of Charleston, SC, passed away on July 3, 2024, after a long struggle with COPD and dementia.
Louis was born in Charleston on January 5, 1939, a son of Luis and Margaret Capitan Melendez. He graduated from Bishop England High School in 1958 and retired from the Charleston Navel Shipyard in 1995.
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