Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Anita Louise Tankersley
March 20, 2023
Anita Louise Little Tankersley of Mt. Pleasant, SC, wife of Timothy H. Peaco, took her place in the next phase of life eternal on Monday, March 20, 2023.
Anita was born in 1945, in DeFuniak Spring, FL, the last child of George Ernest and Nora Dillard Little. Family and close friends knew her by the nickname 'Daisey'....
Jesse Elizabeth Mathewes
March 20, 2023
Jesse Elizabeth Mathewes, 87, of Charleston, SC, died March 20, 2023.
The relatives and friends of Jess Elizabeth Mathewes are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 1:00 PM, Monday, March 27, 2023, at the graveside, Riverview Memorial Park, 3715 Azalea Drive, North Charleston.
Arrangements by James A. McAlister, 1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407...
Claudia Mahler Delorme
March 15, 2023
Claudia Mahler 'Susie' DeLorme, 93, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2023. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30AM, Friday, March 24, 2023, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Rd. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends between 4:00 and 6:00 PM, Thursday afternoon at...
Christine Marie Murphy
March 15, 2023
Christine (Chrissie) Michel Murphy, 84, of Charleston, died Wednesday, March 15, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM Monday at the...
Donna Brinson Wells
March 15, 2023
Our loving Mother, Donna Elise Brinson Wells, 84, of Charleston, SC sadly left us Wednesday, March 15, 2023, to join the Heavenly Father.
Mom was a native of Charleston and grew up on Jackson Street in Downtown Charleston. She was the second of seven other siblings, five sisters and two brothers. Mom loved to crochet and sew....
Paul David Delpit
March 13, 2023
Paul David Delpit, 66, entered into eternal rest Monday, March 13, 2023 in Charleston, SC.
Paul's Graveside Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Holy Cross Cemetery (604 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, SC). The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday Evening at the James A. McAlister Funeral...
Judith M. Mcdowell
March 4, 2023
Mary Judith McMahon McDowell
Charleston
Judith McMahon McDowell, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, March 4, 2023, after a 20 plus year valiant, stoic, uncomplaining, battle with multiple myeloma.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 9, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 95 Hasell St,...
Laurence Knight Ladue Iii
February 25, 2023
Laurence Knight Ladue III, 60, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 25, 2023. His Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at St. Philip's Church, 142 Church St, Charleston. The Burial will follow at Stokes Cemetery, Hendersonville, SC. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, Monday evening at the James A....
Roy Anthony Ross
February 24, 2023
Roy Anthony Ross, 64, of Charleston, SC, husband of Anne S. Ross, entered into eternal rest Friday, February 24, 2023 after losing a hard-fought battle against various types of cancer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, James Island. The Rite of Committal will take...
Horace Moody Williams
February 24, 2023
Horace Moody Williams, of James Island, SC, US Navy (Ret.) and husband of Weda Mae Williams, entered into eternal rest Friday, February 24, 2023, at the age of 100. The relatives and friends of Horace and Weda Mae Williams are invited to attend his Funeral Service 10:30 AM Monday, March 6, 2023, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620...
Joseph William Kouten, Jr., Md
February 13, 2023
Joseph W. Kouten, Jr., MD, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 PM, Friday, February17, 2023, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow in the Churchyard. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM on Thursday at the James...
Cdr. William F. Bass, Sr., Usn Ret.
February 11, 2023
CDR. William F. Bass, Sr., USN Ret., 85, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 2:00 PM surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born in the Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Illinois on August 3, 1937, to the late Col. Arthur Charles Bass and the late Lola Mary Yarborough Bass.
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Elizabeth Reiter Manucy
February 11, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Reiter Manucy of Mt Pleasant, SC, widow of Adolphus Newton Manucy, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 12, 2023.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 PM, Thursday, February 16, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 95 Hasell St. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on...
Carolyn N. Hardy
February 10, 2023
Carolyn Stella Nowak Hardy passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on February 10, 2023.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Dr, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends between...
Loretta Wade Wirth
February 8, 2023
Loretta Wade Wirth, 95, of Hanahan, SC, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
Her Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, February 13, 2023, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to...
Pearce Wilson Settle
February 6, 2023
Entered into eternal rest on February 6, 2023, Pearce Wilson Settle of Charleston, SC. The family will receive friends between 4:00 and 6:00 PM, Friday February 10, 2023, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. Interment at Magnolia Cemetery will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St Philip’s Church, 142 Church St., Charleston, SC...
Lawrence A. "Buddy" Green
February 5, 2023
On Sunday February 5, 2023, Lawrence Albert “Buddy” Green cast off the lines that moored his body to this earth and slowly, peacefully slipped out on his final voyage to God’s ocean of mercy and love. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM Friday, February 10, 2023 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 4255 Hwy. 165, Yonges...
Bernard Francis Mclaughlin
February 1, 2023
Bernard Francis "Mac" McLaughlin, 87, of Charleston, passed away suddenly February 1, 2023, at his residence. Bernard was a devoted husband to "his bride" Joyce B. McLaughlin for 56 wonderful years.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 PM, Monday February 6, 2023, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Dr, Charleston. The...
Clifford Lyndon Scholefield
January 30, 2023
Clifford Lyndon "Red" Scholefield, 92, of Johns Island, SC, passed away at home on Monday, January 30, 2023, surrounded by his wife and four daughters.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Red was born February 9, 1930, in Norwich, NY, to Kenneth and Marjorie Scholefield. Red is...
Betsy Tipton
January 30, 2023
Betsy L.Tipton passed away on January 30th, 2023. Betsy was the late daughter of Benjamin F. and Elizabeth (Lucille) Higdon Tipton. She was born in December,1947 in Union SC. She attended her beloved Vardell Hall in 1967 and Winthrop University 1969. Betsy was a 30 year employee and Program Coordinator with the Department of Social Services in Charleston, SC....
