Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Chesta Ann Boinest Tiedemann
Oct 28, 2022
Chesta Adams Boinest Tiedemann passed away peacefully on the morning of October 28, 2022. The relatives and friends of Chesta Adams Boinest Tiedemann are invited to attend her Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Old St. Andrew's Parish Church, 2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston. Interment will follow in the churchyard. The family will receive friends between...
Jean Ann Hairfield
Oct 28, 2022
Jean Ann Hairfield, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, November 4, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at the St. Joseph Columbarium, with a luncheon following immediately in the church hall. The family...
Mary Elizabeth Limehouse
Oct 25, 2022
Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Karchner Limehouse entered her eternal home Tuesday, October 25, 2022, surrounded by her family.
A native of Charleston, Betty was born May 11, 1930 a daughter of George S. Karchner and Mary Margaret O'Connor.
Betty graduated from Bishop England High School class 1949 and married Robert Clyde Limehouse in June of that...
Charles Ford Rivers, Jr.
Oct 23, 2022
Charles Ford Rivers, Jr., M.D., husband of Elizabeth Dufour Rivers, entered into eternal rest at his residence on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Ford was born on July 31, 1926, in Charleston, the son of Charles Ford Rivers and Ella Margaret Moseley Rivers. He graduated from the High School of Charleston, class of 1943; from The Citadel class of 1949...
Arthur James Rooney, Sr.
Oct 22, 2022
Arthur James Rooney, Sr, 94, entered into eternal rest Saturday evening, October 22, 2022, with his loving family at his bedside. Art was welcomed with open arms by our Heavenly Father and his wife of 68 years, Ellen. A Celebration of Art’s life will be at 3:00 PM, February 19, 2023, at Ashley River Baptist Church. The family will...
Pat Campbell
Oct 20, 2022
John Patrick Campbell, Sr “Pat”, 73, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 20, 2022, after an exhausting and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Pat was born on March 2, 1949 to Raymond R. and Lucy S. Campbell in Charleston, SC where he was raised, loved and admired by many. He had a...
Kristopher Jay Adams
Oct 19, 2022
Kristopher Jay Adams, 48, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
Kris was born May 9, 1974, in Birmingham, Alabama. He was the youngest son of John Alvis Adams and Elaine Robertson Lunsford. Kris was a specialist in the automotive paint and body business for over 25 years. Kris lived life...
Marie Reynolds Daniel
Oct 19, 2022
Marie Reynolds Daniel, 77, of Hanahan, SC entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
The relatives and friends of Marie R. Daniel are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence...
George Alfred Mccrary, Jr.
Oct 17, 2022
George Alfred McCrary, Jr., 91, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, husband of the late Ann Gould McCrary, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 17, 2022.
The relatives and friends of George A. McCrary, Jr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 24, 2022, at Christ Our King...
Kara Rose Calejo
Oct 2, 2022
On Sunday, October 2, 2022, Kara Calejo, loving daughter and sister, passed away at the age of 26.
Kara was born on May 24th, 1996 in Charleston, S.C. to Gino and Sally Calejo. She had a passion for music, poetry, astrology, her family and friends. Her selfless spirit knew no bounds, and her desire to...
Charles M. Rickard
Oct 2, 2022
Charles M. Rickard, 89, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 2, 2022.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM, Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at the Church of the Nativity, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston, 29412. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, 29412. A reception will...
James Franklin Norris, Jr.
Oct 1, 2022
James Franklin Norris, Jr. (Jim), of Charleston, SC, husband of Mary G. Norris, passed away at home on October 1, 2022, at the age of 87.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James Franklin Norris, Jr., are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 12:00 PM, Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the James A. McAlister...
Gail Bolchoz Mcqueeney
Sep 30, 2022
Gail Bolchoz McQueeney, 70, of Charleston, SC passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. A life-long resident of Charleston, Gail was born on June 24, 1952 to the late Theodore R. Bolchoz III and Louelle Moore Bolchoz. Gail attended Bishop England High School in Charleston, where she was a cheerleader.
Douglas Melvin Hughes
Sep 28, 2022
Douglas Melvin Hughes, loving husband of Mary Forsberg Hughes and loving father of Ryan Hughes, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022, after a brief illness.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Melvin Hughes are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 12:00 PM, Friday, October 7, 2022, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah...
Stacy Barton Power, Usn (Ret.)
Sep 23, 2022
CSCM (SS) Stacy Barton Power, USN (Ret.)
Master Chief (SS) Stacy B. Power, USN (RET), embarked on his last patrol on Friday, September 23, 2022. He was 95 years old. He passed away peacefully at his home in West Ashley. He was predeceased by his wife, Elaine Power. They were married for 65 years. There are six...
Paul Harry Doyle
Sep 21, 2022
Paul Harry Doyle, 91, of Charleston, husband of the late Annie Jean Doyle, entered into eternal rest at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Doyle are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the James A. McAlister...
Robert Michael Bunch, Jr.
Sep 12, 2022
Robert Michael “Bobby” Bunch, Jr., of Summerville, SC, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, September 12, 2022. The relatives and friends of Robert and Barbara Bunch are invited to attend his Visitation between 5:00 and 7:00 PM Friday, September 16, 2022 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston.
Bobby is survived by his wife of 61...
Ruth Ellen Williams
Sep 12, 2022
Ruth died at St.Francis Hospital on September 12, 2022, surrounded by her immediate family.
The relatives and friends of Ruth E. Williams are invited to attend her Memorial Service at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston. The family will receive friends following the service.
Ruth...
Earl A. Willoughby, Jr.
Sep 11, 2022
Earl A. Willoughby, Jr., 100, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022. The relatives and friends of Earl A. Willoughby, Jr. are invited to attend a Gathering of Friends between 5:00 and 8:00 PM Thursday, October 6, 2022 at the Isle of Palms Exchange Club, 201 Palm Blvd., Isle of Palms, SC. Military Honors will be...
Peter Steven Perrine
Sep 4, 2022
Peter Steven Perrine (Pete) of James Island, SC passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 4, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Wilkes Perrine for the past 9 years. Pete was born August 18, 1978, in Rumson, New Jersey. He attended Christian Brothers Academy and Monmouth University. Pete was passionate about fishing, photography and carpentry. He selflessly gave...
