Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Scott Alan Christian
June 28, 2024
Scott Alan Christian, 53, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 28, 2024.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Scott Alan Christian are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Burial will be private. The family will receive...
Jean Agnes Yourkoski Sims
June 25, 2024
Jean Agnes Sims, 80, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2024. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. Rite of Committal will be private. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, on Tuesday,...
Darlene May Roberson
June 24, 2024
Darlene May Roberson, 84, beloved mother and grandmother, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, July 5, 2024, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 Saint Teresa Drive, Charleston. Darlene was born January 17, 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa, a daughter of...
Elizabeth "Betty" Bicaise Eaton
June 20, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Eaton, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 after a long battle with Dementia. The family will receive friends between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Burial will be private.
Born in Charleston, SC on September 2, 1938, she is...
Sally M. Gorman
June 16, 2024
Sally Anne Matteson Gorman, 93, of Meggett SC, wife of 69 years to the late Hugh W. Gorman, Sr., entered into eternal rest Sunday, June 16, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, June 21, 2024 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy...
John Peter "Pete" Sperr
June 14, 2024
John Peter "Pete" Sperr, 65, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest surrounded by loved ones on June 14, 2024, rejoining his beloved wife, Felicia Chisolm Wardlaw Sperr. Pete was born on May 5, 1959, in Palatine, Illinois, the son of the late Edward John and Sylvia Louise Sperr. He graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek,...
Jack Perry Greene, Jr.
June 11, 2024
Jack “Perry” Greene, Jr, 72, of Charleston SC, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
Perry was born in Asheville, NC on September 8, 1951. He was the only child of Jack P. Greene, Sr. and Theodocia Macaulay Greene. He was raised in Mt. Pleasant and after graduating from Fort Moultrie High School, and two years...
Dr. Joseph Robert Weyers
June 10, 2024
Dr. Joseph Robert Weyers, peacefully passed away at his home Monday morning, June 10, 2024 after a short and valiant battle with esophageal cancer. His Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, June, 27, 2024 at Grace Cathedral, 98 Wentworth Street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. For those unable to join us, please do so virtually via livestream...
Luis Ramon Kraveka
June 8, 2024
Luis Ramon Kraveka, 84, of Velasco, Cuba, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 8, 2024. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:45 AM, Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Church Columbarium, 1695 Wallenberg Boulevard, Charleston.
Luis...
Anne Baker Pipkin
June 7, 2024
Anne Baker Pipkin, 86, passed from this life on June 7 in the early morning hours due to the frailty of age. Self-described as “Anne with an E”, Anne was an old-fashioned belle of the ball who knew and declared her value as a person and fiercely asserted her will in every situation. Anne loved meeting and connecting with...
Cmdr. John Francis Cook, Jr.
June 3, 2024
John Francis “Frank” Cook, Jr, Commander, U.S. Navy retired, 85, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, in Charleston, SC. He was the husband of Frances Louis Cook.
Frank was born July 16, 1938 in Thomasville, GA to Gladys Mayo Cook and John Francis Cook, Sr. He was raised in Apalachicola, FL. Frank was a graduate of Chapman...
Marie C. Werner
June 2, 2024
Marie Colby Werner, 74, entered into eternal rest Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was the daughter of Arden Colby and Kathryn Burmester. She graduated from Brescia University in 1971. She worked as a secretary at Springfield Elementary and then at Stono Park, where she retired.
Marie is survived by her sister, Alice Ann and brother, Arden, along...
Joan Hall Holst
May 31, 2024
Joan Hall Holst, 81, wife of Jack Gilbert Holst of Charleston, entered into eternal rest Friday, May 31, 2024, with her devoted, adoring husband at her side. Her Funeral Service will be held 12:00 PM Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island....
Joseph Aloysius Coates Iv
May 31, 2024
Celebrating the life and service of Joseph Aloysius Coates IV:
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joseph Aloysius Coates IV, on May 31, 2024, surrounded by family following a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Joe Coates, 45, of Daniel Island, SC was a beloved husband and father, dedicated son and brother, cherished friend, and devoted...
Mary Jo Polhemus Ross
May 29, 2024
Mary Josephine Polhemus Ross “Mary Jo”, 91, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Friends are invited to a wake to honor and celebrate Mary Jo’s life between 1:00 and 3:00 PM Saturday, June 1, 2024 at James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...
Steve Ratliff
May 25, 2024
Steven Barry Ratliff, beloved husband of Faye Burnsed Ratliff, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 25, 2024. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ratliff are invited to attend his Funeral Service 1:00 PM, Monday, June 3, 2024 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour...
James Robert "Bobby" Bradham
May 22, 2024
Bobby, beloved husband of Barbara Jean, went to live with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He is now healed and whole in mind and body after suffering many years from Frontotemporal Dementia.
He was born in Manning, SC on June 6, 1943. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe...
Mikell Bernard White
May 21, 2024
Mikell Bernard White, Sr., 73, of Charleston, SC, husband of Robyn Lopez-White, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Mikell was born on July 28, 1950, in Charleston, SC, the son of the late Charles E. White and Miriam M. White.
His Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated 12:00 PM, Saturday, June 8, 2024, at...
Frank Burmester, Jr.
May 17, 2024
Howard Frank Burmester Jr., 70, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on May 17, 2024.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road, Charleston.
Frank was born...
William Francis Riley
May 14, 2024
William Francis Riley, 89, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held at 10:30AM, Saturday, May 18, 2024, Cryptside, at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island.
Billy aka "Sarge" was born February 19, 1935, in Charleston, SC, a son of the late Phillip James Riley and Vera...
