Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
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....
John Nunan Kennerty, Jr.
January 26, 2023
John N."Jack" Kennerty, 80, of Charleston, passed away on the evening of January 26, 2023.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM, Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Nativity Catholic Church. 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...
Larry Russell Fisk
January 24, 2023
Larry Russell Fisk, 80, of James Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Nativity Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00...
Dorothy Barrs Luhrs
January 23, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our Mother, Dorothy Barrs Luhrs passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2023, surrounded by her children and her dogs just days after her 93rd birthday.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Friday, January 27, 2023, at The Cathedral of St. John...
Raymond Earl Staylor Iii
January 21, 2023
On Saturday, January 21, 2023, Raymond Earl Staylor III (Ray) joined his wife, Jeanne Lynn Staylor, in eternal peace. Ray passed at the age of 66, in Charleston, SC. He will be missed deeply by his children, Cynthia Marie New, Raymond Scott Staylor and Amy Ashley Rock. Ray was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Raymond Earl Staylor,...
Sara Stone Gordon
January 10, 2023
Sara Stone Gordon, 93, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, January 10, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Friday, January 13, 2023 at Saint John Catholic Church, 3921 Saint Johns Ave, North Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00...
Elizabeth Whitaker Tezza
January 10, 2023
Elizabeth (Betsy) Whitaker Tezza, 87, of Sullivans Island, entered into eternal rest peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Betsy was born in Charleston, SC to James Vernon Whitaker and Eula Mae Edwards Whitaker on September 4, 1935. She attended The Craft School and Ashley Hall and was a graduate of the College of Charleston. She married...
