Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Dominick Peter Zito
April 3, 2010
Dominick Peter Zito, 80 of Charleston, SC passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 3, 2010. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 5th 1929 to Emilia Venia and Nicolo Zito. He is survived by his wife Doris ( Martucci) Zito whom he married on Oct. 19, 1957. He was the beloved father of four...
Vernon Brian Jackson
March 28, 2010
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 28, 2010, Vernon Brian Jackson, Sr. husband of Sara Cordle Jackson, of John's Island, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Brian Jackson, Sr. are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at St. John's Parish Episcopal Church on John's Island. Interment will be...
Richard Arthur Goldhammer
March 27, 2010
Entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 27, 2010, Maj. Richard A. "Dick" Goldhammer, USAF (Ret.) of Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Maj. and Mrs. Richard A. Goldhammer USAF (Ret.) are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY, March 31, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal, with military honors,...
Cliff Parker
March 25, 2010
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 25, 2010, Mr. Edward Clifton " Cliff " Parker III husband of Jackie Parker, of John's Island, SC. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, between 4:00 and 7:00 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday,...
Mary Anne Williams
March 24, 2010
Ms. Mary Anne Williams, 61, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Mary Anne was born December 20, 1948, in Charleston, S.C. to the late Charles E. & Dorie J. Riding. Mary Anne cherished her life as a mother, grandmother and loyal friend. Mary Anne received an undergraduate degree from Baptist College and she received her...
Constance Margaret Ballentine
March 23, 2010
Entered into eternal rest on Tuesday evening, March 23, 2010, Constance Margaret Oldmixon Ballantine, the widow of William Robert Ballantine. The relatives and friends of Constance O. Ballantine are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. The...
Jules Anthony Dursse
March 21, 2010
Jules Anthony Dursse, Sr., 88, of Charleston, the husband of Rosie Phillips Dursse, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Charleston, the son of Sydney Augustus Dursse and Carmel Hanley Dursse on Sunday, February 4, 1922. Mr. Dursse was a graduate of Bishop England High School, Class of 1938. He served...
William Alexander Spivey
March 21, 2010
William "Bill" Alexander Spivey, 75, of Charleston, the husband of Geraldine "Jerry" Murray Spivey, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at a local hospital. He was born in Florence, SC, the son of Emory Lamar Spivey and Louise Augustus Grier Spivey on Friday, September 7, 1934. Bill was a graduate of The Citadel, Class of 1956, where...
George W.C. Lodge
March 19, 2010
LODGE, GEORGE W.C. Entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 19, 2010 George William Cabot Lodge, widower of Edna Elizabeth Frankenberger Lodge, of Mt. Pleasant, SC The relatives and friends of George W.C. Lodge are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at Christ Our King Catholic Church, Mt. Pleasant. The Rite...
Bettyann Scarbrough
March 15, 2010
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 15, 2010, Bettyann Marek Scarbrough, of James Island, SC. The relatives and friends of Bettyann Scarbrough are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 3:00 PM, Thursday, March 18, 2010, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 95 Folly Rd, where she was a long time and active member. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. The family...
Judy Boyer
March 10, 2010
Entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, Judy Gaskins Boyer, wife of Paul Glenn Boyer, of Charleston. Judy was born in Charleston, a daughter of James McNear Gaskins and the late Thelma Turner Gaskins on Monday, April 10, 1950. She was a graduate of James Island High School and the University of South Carolina, Class of 1970. Judy...
Annaline Wilmer Lindsey
March 8, 2010
Entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 8, 2010, Annaline Dukes Lindsey, widow of Donald H. Lindsey, Sr. of Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Annaline D. Lindsey are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 3:00 PM. Thursday, March 11, 2010, at the First Baptist Church of Charleston with interment to follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends...
Donald Claude Cowie
March 7, 2010
Donald Claude Cowie, 82, of Mt. Pleasant died peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Hospice Center of Charleston. He was the son of the late Edith Sharon Cowie and George Cowie. Don was born into a large extended family in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 8, 1927. While growing up, he spent summers with family in Green Bay, Pembine,...
John Thomas Jenkins, Jr.
February 28, 2010
Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 28, 2010, John Thomas Jenkins, Jr., the widower of Patricia Dotterer Jenkins, The relatives and friends of Mr. John T. Jenkins, Jr., are invited to attend his funeral service at 3:00 pm Friday, March 5, 2010, at the Graveside, Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service at the residence, 1224...
Tai Sugimoto
February 24, 2010
Tai Sugimoto, 65, of Wadmalaw Island, SC died peacefully on February 24 surrounded by his immediate family. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Sandra Burleson and his daughter, Miki Elise Sugimoto. Tai was born in Osaka, Japan on January 4, 1945 and came to the United States in 1964 to attend Stetson University on scholarship, where after,...
Anne Clary Nigels
February 21, 2010
"Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest". It is with great sorrow and joy that we inform those who knew her, Anne Clary Nigels that she has gone to be with Jesus on Sunday, Feb. 21st, 2010. Born July 18, 1931 in Union, SC she grew up in the West Ashley...
Lynda Burbage Mckay
February 21, 2010
Lynda B. McKay Lynda McDowell Burbage McKay, 63, of James Island, the wife of Robert Clement McKay, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at a local hospital. She was born in Charleston, the daughter of Joel Leroy Burbage and Virginia Irene Singletary Burbage, on Tuesday, August 27, 1946. Lynda was a graduate of James Island High...
Laura Snowden Walker
February 21, 2010
Laura Snowden Walker, 61, of John's Island, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the Hospice Center. She was born in Charleston, the daughter of James Gaillard Snowden II and Virginia Ann Hutchings Snowden, on Sunday, June 6, 1948. Ms. Walker attended Ashley Hall School and graduated from the High School of Charleston. She also attended the...
Frances Derrick
February 18, 2010
Entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 18, 2010, Frances Austin Derrick, 89, wife of E. L. Derrick, Residence, Mt. Pleasant, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Derrick are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 20, 2010, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The family will receive...
Robert Otto Dempsey
February 11, 2010
Mr. Robert Otto Dempsey, 73, of Johns Island, the widower of Margie Johns Dempsey, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Ralph H. Johnson V A Medical Center, Charleston, SC. Mr. Demsey was born in Charleston, SC on Friday, October 2, 1936, the son of the late Simeon Otto and Gladys Raben Dempsey. He served our country...
