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Bob Imbus

Bob Imbus

January 18, 2024

Robert “Bob” Imbus, 95, entered into heaven in the early morning hours of January 18, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Bob was born November 22, 1928, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Herman Joseph Imbus and Agnes Marie Everhard. After graduation from Central High School Bob entered the Army where he learned to translate and send the...

Elizabeth Cole Conway

Elizabeth Cole Conway

January 17, 2024

Elizabeth Cole “Libby” Conway of Charleston, SC was called home by God on January 17, 2024 at age 96. Libby was born on July 16, 1927 in Charleston to Maude Torlay Cole and Charles Edgar Cole. She graduated from Memminger High School, the University of South Carolina (BA Journalism) and completed courses in Education at the College of Charleston....

Whitney Carolyn Audley

Whitney Carolyn Audley

January 16, 2024

Whitney Carolyn Audley was born on April 26, 1982 at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Fairborn, Ohio and passed into the Lord’s hands at home in West Ashley, Charleston, South Carolina on January 16, 2024 at 4:26 am with her mother and brother, Christopher, by her side. Whitney was a complex and special person. She had a special...

James William Horkey

James William Horkey

January 10, 2024

James W. Horkey, 84, of Charleston, SC, husband of Lois S. Horkey, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 10, 2024 of old age and natural causes. The relatives and friends of James and Lois Horkey are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1659 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd.,...

Louis Martin Synnett

Louis Martin Synnett

January 6, 2024

Louis Martin Synnett passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. He was in the presence of his parents and had a brief and holy life. Every day is a gift, and no life is without purpose. 'Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.' Louis is the...

William Julius Richter, Jr.

William Julius Richter, Jr.

January 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of William Julius (Bill) Richter, Jr. announces his passing.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 5, 2024, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends between 4:00 and 6:00 PM,...

Ruth Mains Teppersmith

Ruth Mains Teppersmith

January 1, 2024

Ruth M. Teppersmith, 72, of Charleston, SC passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2024.

Ruth is survived by her wife, Jacqueline (Jac); her sister, Patricia; her brother, Michael and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and great-great-nieces.

She was predeceased by her mother and father, Dorothy and Charles Mains; her brothers, Chuck and Brian Mains; her...

Bill Boulter

Bill Boulter

December 30, 2023

William Vaughn Boulter, 93, husband of Lynette E. Boulter of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest peacefully, surrounded by his family, Saturday, December 30, 2023. The relatives and friends of Bill and Lynn Boulter are invited to attend his Funeral Service 2:00 PM Monday, January 8, 2024 from the Fort Johnson Baptist Church Family Life Center, 1473 Camp Road,...

James David Moore

James David Moore

December 25, 2023

David Moore, 82, of Charleston, SC, husband of Patricia F. Moore, entered into eternal rest Monday, December 25, 2023 at home after a short battle with cancer. The relatives and friends of David and Patricia Moore are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church,...

Dorothy Mixson Maginn

Dorothy Mixson Maginn

December 20, 2023

Dorothy Mixson Maginn entered into eternal rest at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road, James Island....

Col. Donald Lee Wolfswinkel

Col. Donald Lee Wolfswinkel

December 18, 2023

MT. PLEASANT – With great sadness, the family of Colonel Donald L. Wolfswinkel, USAF Retired, announces that he died peacefully at Somerby of Mt. Pleasant on December 18, 2023, at the age of 86 with his wife, Ronnie, beside him. Don was born in Hull, Iowa on March 2, 1937, to Bernie and Ruth TenHaken Wolfswinkel. He was the...

Nancy Limehouse Morrow

Nancy Limehouse Morrow

December 17, 2023

Nancy Limehouse Morrow entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Friday, December 22, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The family will receive friends at the home of Nancy and David Morrow following the service. The Rite of Committal will be private.

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Charlotte Ann Sarnowski

Charlotte Ann Sarnowski

December 15, 2023

Charlotte Ann Sarnowski, 76, of Charleston, SC passed away Friday, December 15, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad Street, Charleston. The family will receive friends between 3:00 and 5:00 PM Monday at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah...

Christine Lynn Cook Rice

Christine Lynn Cook Rice

December 10, 2023

Christine Lynn Cook Rice, 61, of Mount Pleasant, SC, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Her Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated at 6:00 PM, Friday December 15, 2023 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway,  Charleston.

In loving memory of Christine Lynn Rice, a devoted mother, survived by her sons,...

Patricia Geraty Mcburney

Patricia Geraty Mcburney

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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...

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