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Joyce Buckles Mclaughlin

Joyce Buckles Mclaughlin

April 12, 2023

Joyce Buckles McLaughlin, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on April 12, 2023 at The Roper Hospice Cottage.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, April 18, 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...

Robert Steven Williams

Robert Steven Williams

April 12, 2023

Robert “Bob” Steven Williams passed away on April 12, 2023 in Charleston, South Carolina. He was born in rural Iowa City, IA on August 1, 1940, and was the eldest son of Herbert (Herb) Steven Williams and Betty (Puckett) Williams, on the family’s Heritage Farm. He became a big brother to Ed Williams eight years later. He was a...

Rosa May Bendt

Rosa May Bendt

April 7, 2023

Rosa May Barnes Bendt, 94, left our world on the early morning of Friday, April 7, 2023, to begin her Spirit Journey, joining her family and friends who have gone before her. Rosa’s Graveside Service will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Bethany Cemetery, 10 Cunnington Ave, Charleston, SC. Rosa was born December 26, 1928 in...

James Addison Ingle Iii

James Addison Ingle Iii

April 1, 2023

James Addison Ingle III died on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Ad was born in Charleston on December 10, 1927, the son of James Addison Ingle, Jr. and Helen Jervey Ingle. He married Helen Garvin on March 31, 1951, and enjoyed 56 years of marriage until her death in 2007.

His Funeral Service will be at 4:00 PM,...

Joyce Mixson

Joyce Mixson

March 30, 2023

Joyce Ray Mixson of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Thursday, March 30, 2023.

The relatives and friends of Joyce R. Mixson are invited to attend her Liturgy of the Word Service at 12:00 PM Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC. The Rite of Committal will follow at...

Juanita Elizabeth King

Juanita Elizabeth King

March 23, 2023

Juanita Elizabeth Duc King, 104, of Charleston, SC, widow of Rutledge H. King, entered into eternal rest Thursday, March 23, 2023.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort...

Anita Louise Tankersley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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