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Delene Edward Montgomery

Delene Edward Montgomery

October 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

October 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

October 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

October 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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....

Robert J. Walker

Robert J. Walker

September 8, 2023

Robert "Bob" Jackson Walker, 84, husband of Karen F. Walker of Yonges Island, SC, entered into eternal rest Friday, September 08, 2023, surrounded by his family. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walker are invited to attend his Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Bethany United Methodist Church, 1853 Maybank Highway, James Island....

Ralph Erskine Blakely, Jr.

Ralph Erskine Blakely, Jr.

August 31, 2023

Ralph Erskine Blakely, Jr., died of lymphoma on August 31, 2023, in Mount Pleasant, SC.

Ralph was born on May 7, 1945, in Rock Hill, SC, to Ralph Erskine Blakely and Ollie Mae Freeman Blakely. Ralph grew up in Rock Hill in a close-knit family. From childhood he was fascinated by the sounds and structure of pipe...

Claude Raymond Del Mas

Claude Raymond Del Mas

August 28, 2023

Claude Raymond del Mas entered into eternal rest on August 29, 2023.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens.

Claude was born April 27, 1933, a son of Claude and Catherine...

Hannah Jane Victoria Chappell

Hannah Jane Victoria Chappell

August 25, 2023

Hannah Jane Victoria Chappell, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on August 25, 2023. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 1, 2023, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Dr, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, James Island.

Hannah Jane was born April...

David Lawrence Therien

David Lawrence Therien

August 25, 2023

David Lawrence Therien, 60, of John's Island, South Carolina, died Friday, August 25, in a motor vehicle accident. Born in Holyoke on May 7, 1963, he was raised in South Hadley, the son of the late Lawrence and Eileen Therien. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Massachusetts for whom he later worked, writing...

Donald William Leifeld, Jr.

Donald William Leifeld, Jr.

August 14, 2023

Donald William Leifeld, Jr, 56, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023.

Affectionately known as “Donnie”, “Donnie” was born on November 4, 1966, in Winona, Minnesota, a son of the late Donald William Leifeld, Sr. (Captain Don) of Winona, Minnesota and Judy Buchanan Leifeld of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Donnie has lived in...

Elizabeth Nutt Stafford

Elizabeth Nutt Stafford

August 10, 2023

Elizabeth 'Betty' Nutt Stafford died on Thursday, August 10, 2023 in Charleston, SC. Her funeral service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, August 18 in the Chapel at Bishop Gadsden, 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston. There will be a private burial in Greensboro, NC at a later date. Betty was born April 4, 1927 in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter...

Rose Mary Warren Saari

Rose Mary Warren Saari

August 9, 2023

Rose Mary Warren Saari, known as Rose by family and friends, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

She was a lifelong Charlestonian born on June 14, 1930, in Charleston and lived on James Island since 1960. She attended Bishop England High School and was a member of the Church of the Nativity on Folly...

Roy Eugene Mevers Iii

Roy Eugene Mevers Iii

August 7, 2023

Roy Eugene Mevers III passed away unexpectedly of a massive stroke on Monday, August 7, 2023, in El Reno, OK at the age of 69. He was vacationing with his partner, Charmaine Lanum.

Gene is predeceased by his parents, Roy (Sonny) Eugene Mevers, Jr. and Barbara (Jean) Ellsworth Davis and his former wife, Meredith (Mimi) Van Atten...

Dorothy Henderson Willis

Dorothy Henderson Willis

August 5, 2023

Dorothy H. Willis, 90, long time resident of Mt. Pleasant, SC and widow of Archie D. Willis, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 5, 2023.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM, Friday, August 18, 2023 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Edith Lee Myers

Edith Lee Myers

August 4, 2023

Edith Lee Myers, 91, of Eutawville, SC, formerly of Wadmalaw and Johns Islands and widow of John Cleveland Myers, Sr. entered into eternal rest Friday, August 04, 2023. The relatives and friends of Edith Lee Myers are invited to attend her Graveside Funeral Service 1:00 PM Friday, August 11, 2023 at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road,...

Billy Thomas White

Billy Thomas White

August 3, 2023

Colonel Billy T. White, US Army (Ret.), of St. Petersburg, FL.

Col. White was born in Monroe, LA on 23 November 1933, the son of Mr. & Mrs. A.T. White. He died on August 3, 2023. He was graduated from the University of Louisiana Monroe with a BS degree and Michigan State University with a Masters degree....

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