Local Obituaries

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

Patricia Geraty Mcburney

Patricia Geraty Mcburney

Dec 10, 2023

Patricia Marie Geraty (Patty) McBurney died peacefully on the morning of Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Charleston, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. McBurney, Sr. are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 AM Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The...

Missy Behling

Missy Behling

Dec 4, 2023

Melissa Marie Millspaugh Behling, 77, Charleston - “Missy” went back to God on December 4, 2023. Her daughters Leigh Smalley (Earl III) and Linsey Polensky (Michael) made her Mimi to Jake, Jolie, Kade, Ava, Cannon and Eli. She would say that she has now “slipped the surly bonds of Earth and touched the face of God.”

Missy...

Abraham Rudolph Mishkin

Abraham Rudolph Mishkin

Dec 3, 2023

Dr. Abraham Rudolph Mishkin, 102, of Johns Island, SC, died at home Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Born on October 8, 1921, in Morristown, NJ, he was the son of the late Max Mishkin and Fannie (nee Ponz) Mishkin, who immigrated to the US from Eastern Europe in 1906. Abe was predeceased by his beloved wife of 57...

Dr. Nicholas Anthony Straney

Dr. Nicholas Anthony Straney

Dec 3, 2023

Retired Doctor Nicholas Anthony Straney left this world greater than when he entered it.  He was a loving husband, patient father, compassionate doctor, and loyal friend.  He was a great man who inspired not just his family, but everyone he met. Nicholas passed on to paradise on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the age of 75, surrounded by those...

Collin Potter

Collin Potter

Dec 2, 2023

Collin Potter of Mt. Pleasant, SC, born in Charleston, SC October 14, 1991 abruptly, unexpectedly departed this world December 2, 2023. He was 32 years young. He is survived by his parents, children, grandparents, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Collin was a Christian man, very close to His Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. He attended Trident Tech. Collin was...

Patti Harris Spring

Patti Harris Spring

Dec 1, 2023

Patti Harris Spring, aged 68, of Myrtle Beach, SC, peacefully passed away on December 1, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1955, in Sumter, SC, to the late Harry L Harris, Sr. and Geraldine M. Harris.

Patti was the epitome of a gracious southern lady, radiating warmth and kindness to all who knew her. She held...

William Thomas Lewis

William Thomas Lewis

Nov 23, 2023

William Thomas Lewis III, affectionately known as Tom, entered into eternal rest at home surrounded by his family on November 23, 2023, following a tough battle with pancreatic cancer.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy...

Ronald Edward Hanna

Ronald Edward Hanna

Nov 22, 2023

Ronald Edward Hanna, Jr., husband of Kay Strickler Hanna, lost his battle with AML on Wednesday, November, 22, 2023. The relatives and friends of Ron and Kay Hanna are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 1:00 PM Friday, December 1, 2023 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, James Island. The Rite of Committal will follow at...

Frances London Dubose

Frances London Dubose

Nov 15, 2023

Frances London DuBose, 83, widow of the late Monty DuBose of Hickory, NC, passed away at home Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in Charleston, SC, surrounded by her children. The relatives and friends of Frances London DuBose are invited to attend her Funeral Service 6:00 PM Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston....

Clydie Eaddy Bevis

Clydie Eaddy Bevis

Nov 9, 2023

Clydie Eaddy Bevis entered into eternal rest, Thursday, November 9, 2023, in her home with her children present.

The relatives and friends of Clydie Eaddy Bevis are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated 11:30 AM Monday, November 20, 2023, at The Church of the Nativity, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Rite...

Elaine Morton Schirmer

Elaine Morton Schirmer

Nov 2, 2023

Elaine Morton Schirmer, 91, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 2, 2023, in the home of her loving daughter, Cindy Schirmer. The relatives and friends of Elaine Morton Schirmer are invited to attend her Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, November 6, 2023, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway. Interment will follow at...

Wendy D. Craven

Wendy D. Craven

Oct 27, 2023

Wendy Diane Craven, 74, wife of Jimmy Craven, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, October 27, 2023. The relatives and friends of Jimmy and Wendy Craven are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 2:00 PM Monday, October 30, 2023 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, James Island. The Rite of Committal will follow at...

Delene Edward Montgomery

Delene Edward Montgomery

Oct 26, 2023

Delene E. Montgomery, better known as CB, of Ravenel, SC entered into eternal rest on October 26, 2023, at his residence.

CB was born in Conway, SC on June 4, 1933, son of Charlie Mack and Magnolia Ward Montgomery. He and his nine siblings spent many a day helping their parents, who were farmers, in the fields...

Billie Jean Infinger

Billie Jean Infinger

Oct 20, 2023

Billie Jean Infinger, 85 years old, of Johns Island, South Carolina, died October 20, 2023, at The Palmettos of Charleston.

Billie Jean was born on August 22,1938, to Minna and William Summers of Johns Island, South Carolina. She attended St. Johns High School. Billie Jean was married to Walter Allen Infinger. They had a long and happy...

Elizabeth Dufour Rivers

Elizabeth Dufour Rivers

Oct 14, 2023

Elizabeth Louise Dufour Rivers, wife of Charles Ford Rivers, Jr., MD, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 14, 2023, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Charleston on December 28, 1928, the daughter of Alfred Emmanuel Dufour, professor of French, German and Spanish at The Citadel, and Kathryn Louise Baker. She had a happy...

Robert Stevenson Opdyke

Robert Stevenson Opdyke

Oct 14, 2023

Robert Stevenson Opdyke, 71, of Hollywood, SC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

A Visitation will be held Friday, October 20, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at James A. McAlister funeral home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407.

Steve was born in Hanover, MA on December 2, 1951. He graduated from...

George Henry Melfi

George Henry Melfi

Sep 28, 2023

George H. Melfi entered into eternal rest on September 28, 2023 after a long illness. His Rite of Committal will be held 12:00 PM, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road.

George was born on April 14, 1950, in Charleston, SC, the son of the late Francis George “Skeet” and Mildred Ruth...

Charlotte Rose Hanna

Charlotte Rose Hanna

Sep 21, 2023

Longtime resident and Charleston native, Charlotte Rose Irwin Hanna passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, September 21, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was 91 years old.

The relatives and friends of Charlotte Rose Irwin Hanna are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 AM Friday, September 29, 2023 at Nativity Catholic Church,...

Carol A. Green

Carol A. Green

Sep 20, 2023

Carol A. Green, 87, of Charleston, SC, widow of Dr. Rupert L. Green, entered into eternal rest on September 20, 2023. A service will be held in her honor at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at The Chapel at The Glen at Bishop Gadsden, 8000 Noble Oak Way, Charleston.

Carol was born May 15, 1935 in...

Andy Gibson

Andy Gibson

Sep 9, 2023

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, missed and very dear to those who loved them the most” by Alex MacLean It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Son, Brother and Father, Michael Andrew Gibson, known as Andy Gibson throughout his life....

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