Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Gail Bolchoz Mcqueeney
September 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
September 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.)
September 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
September 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.
September 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
September 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.
September 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
September 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...
Stephen Zopher Prentzas
August 29, 2022
Stephen Zopher Prentzas was born December 3, 1992 and passed away August 29, 2022. Stephen came to Charleston as a teenager. He started working on the water where he earned his Commercial Captain’s License and Crane Operator’s License. He loved the water. Stephen met the love of his life, Sophia, and they married. They had the true joy of...
Doris Helen Frohnsdorff
August 25, 2022
Doris Helen Frohnsdorff (née Keen), 89, of Charleston, South Carolina, died of heart failure Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Roper Hospital in Charleston. Mrs. Frohnsdorff, a retired dealer in rare children’s books, was an active member of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) during the 1970s and ‘80s, issuing catalogues regularly and participating in book fairs throughout North...
Harry Kyle Gindhart
August 23, 2022
Harry K. Gindhart, Jr. entered into eternal rest, surrounded by his family, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. The relatives and friends of Harry K. Gindhart, Jr. are invited to his Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, September 1, 2022 at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 626 Savannah Hwy., Charleston.
Harry (Gindy) Gindhart was born in Cleveland, Ohio June 3,...
Mary Willis Bennett
August 21, 2022
Mary Willis Bennett, 97, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 21, 2022.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 27, 2002, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 95 Hasell St. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery. The family will receive friends between 5:00...
Ruth Mcsweeney
August 20, 2022
Ruth Agnes Walsh McSweeney, 97, went quietly into the arms of her Lord early on the morning of August 20, 2022. She was born on June 3, 1925, in Winnsboro, SC, the youngest of eleven brothers and sisters and was the last of this long familial line.
Ruth loved her early years in Winnsboro enjoying dances and...
Leslie Blyth Mcdermott
August 19, 2022
Leslie Blyth McDermott passed into eternal life at her home on Friday, August 19, 2022. Her husband was with her at the time. Leslie died after a twelve-year fight with ovarian cancer. Her family is grateful to the GYN cancer team at Hollings Cancer Center for their dedicated care and support. We are also grateful to Roper Hospice for...
Joyce Hilley Nichols
August 18, 2022
Joyce Hilley Nichols, 90, of Charleston, widow of James Victor Nichols, died peacefully Thursday, August 18, 2022. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth Street. Inurnment will follow in Grace Church Columbarium. The family will then receive friends in Hanahan Hall. Joyce was born September 4, 1931,...
James Martin Heider
August 12, 2022
LCDR James Martin Heider, Jr., USN (Ret.), 91, of Charleston and husband of Carolyn Redmond Heider, entered into eternal rest Friday, August 12, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. A reception will follow in the Family Life Center. The Rite...
Frank E. Eaton
August 11, 2022
Frank E. Eaton, 85, of Charleston, husband of Elizabeth (Betty) Bicaise Eaton, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Monday, August 15, 2022 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1695 Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road. The family will...
D. Wyatt Nettles
August 6, 2022
On Saturday August 6, 2022, D. Wyatt Nettles, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 83. Like his wife Betty, Wyatt passed away at home while being comforted by his family and closest friends. Wyatt worked for over 50 years in banking, primarily as a consumer loan officer. During his career he was a Regional...
Helen Huette Murphy
August 5, 2022
As our much-beloved Helen Huette Murphy drew her final breath on August 5, 2022, almost imperceptibly, the earth, too, issued a soft sigh, the sun dimmed slightly and the night became that much deeper for her family and friends. Helen Marie Huette was born to John and Carmella (Esposito) Huette on November 9, 1942 in the bucolic, but hard-working,...
Betty Nettles
August 1, 2022
On Monday August 1, 2022, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Nettles, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away at the age of 83. She died in her own home, surrounded by her family, exactly as she would have wanted it. Betty was an extraordinary elementary school teacher. For over 40 years she taught first or second grade, and even...
