Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
John Earl Holt
Jun 23, 2022
John Earl Holt, 90, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
John was born July 26, 1931, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, son of Elbert Wofford and Myrtle Easler Holt. He grew up in Spartanburg’s farming community with his brother, Elbert Wofford Holt, Jr., and graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1948.
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John Lee Carothers
Jun 23, 2022
John Lee Carothers entered into eternal rest onThursday June 23, 2022. He was born in Monroe, LA on December 13, 1933, the son of Homer Cicero and Solange Marie Castille Carothers. A graduate of St. Bernard College, Louisiana Tech and Auburn University, John was a biologist for the Charleston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He was a member...
Jesse Edward Boyer, Sr.
Jun 18, 2022
Jesse Edward Boyer, Sr., 84, of James Island, SC, died Saturday, June 18, 2022.
The relatives and friends of Jesse Edward and Marilyn Boyer are invited to attend his Graveside Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday, June 24, 2022 at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road, Charleston. The family will receive friends between 5:00 & 7:00...
Mary Elizabeth Haynes
Jun 16, 2022
Mary Elizabeth McCormack Haynes, widow of Edward L. Haynes, Sr., passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, June 16, 2022 at the age of 97. The relatives and friends of Mary Elizabeth McCormack Haynes are invited to attend her Funeral Service 1:00 PM Friday, July 1, 2022 from the chapel of the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah...
Baby Witten Rose Watson
Jun 8, 2022
Baby Witten Rose Watson, passed away on June 8, 2022 at MUSC. She is survived by her parents, Dallas & Allison Watson (North Charleston, SC), her loving grandparents Jim & Kristi Harper, Mike & Tammy Watson, Chris & Cheryl Marecki, and a wonderful set of aunts and uncles Dalton & Mica Harper, Ian Harper & Aspen Simmons, Troy &...
Jonathan Andrew Reiss
Jun 7, 2022
Jonathan Andrew Reiss died Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of Sheila and Stanley Reiss. He grew up in Queens, New York, graduated from Princeton and studied molecular biology at Emory University. Jonathan is survived by his remarkable wife and soulmate Suellen. Their journey together was one of...
Margaret Ann Conroy Joseph
Jun 2, 2022
Margaret Ann Conroy Joseph, affectionately known as Peggy, 84, quietly entered into eternal life on Thursday, June 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
Peggy was born in St. Joseph’s Hospital in New York City in 1937 to James J. Conroy, Jr. and Helen Conroy. She was the fifth of seven children. The family lived for a...
Jean W. Strickland
May 26, 2022
Jean W. Strickland, 88, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Thursday, May 26, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The family will receive friends between 5:00 & 7:00 PM Tuesday at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah...
June W. Reynolds
May 22, 2022
It is with profound sadness that the family of Kathleen June Wallace Reynolds announces she lost her one year battle with esophogeal cancer. She died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, May 22, 2022. June was born on June 21, 1940, in Charleston, SC, a daughter of Rachel Kathleen Wallace and William Tyler Wallace. She was predeceased by four...
George Downing Justice, Jr.
May 19, 2022
George Downing Justice, Jr. of Charleston, Edisto and Goose Creek, entered into eternal rest Thursday, May 19, 2022, surrounded by his children and loved ones, including his best friend Ray Goff. His service will be held 5:00 PM Sunday, May 22, 2022 at James A. McAlister Funeral Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. We ask that any baseball fans feel...
Ashley Elizabeth Jourdain
May 18, 2022
It is with heavy hearts and peaceful prayers to announce on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, the Lord called one of our own Ashley Elizabeth Jourdain home. Ashley was born on March 18, 1984 gracing us with her beauty and heart warming smile and laid to her eternal rest on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, which also happens to be her...
Dale Richard Tuttle
May 13, 2022
Dale Richard Tuttle, 73, of Mount Pleasant, SC, left this life unexpectedly Friday, May 13, 2022. The relatives and friends of Dale and Sue Tuttle are invited to attend his Funeral Service 10:00 AM Thursday, May 19, 2022 from the sanctuary of Hibben United Methodist Church, 690 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. The family will greet friends immediately following in...
William Andrew Howell
May 11, 2022
William Andrew Howell, 70 of Mount Pleasant passed away peacefully in his home after battling a short illness that took him to be with the Lord early. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Howell and Elizabeth Brunson Howell and sisters, Mary Catherine Howell Carmen and JoAnn Howell McInnis. Drew was an avid fisherman who loved to...
Kathryn Combs Morton
May 10, 2022
It is with profound sadness that the family of Kathryn Combs Morton announces she has lost her battle with kidney disease. She died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.
Her Funeral Service will be held 10:30 AM , Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Ft. Johnson Rd....
Robert H. Latimer, Jr.
May 10, 2022
Latimer, Jr, Robert H. “Bob” passed away on May 10, 2022 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina from several health issues.
Bob was born on March 15, 1944 in South Carolina, and had a lifelong love of boating, golfing, trips to the ocean, and eating raw oysters. He was a born salesman, and got great pleasure in searching...
Maria Kirlis Bornhorst
May 7, 2022
The world is a little less bright, but the angels in heaven are lucky to have my mother, Maria Kirlis Bornhorst. I hope they are ready for her!
Born in Greece, Maria immigrated to Charleston with her parents when she was a young girl. True to her Cretan roots, she was passionate and stubborn, and when my...
Rose Ann Thomas Boxx
May 1, 2022
Rose Ann Thomas Boxx, 73, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 1, 2022.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 AM, Friday, May 6, 2022, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, James Island. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends between...
Kerri Beth Wertz Kitchens
Apr 22, 2022
On September 19, 1963, God blessed us with a precious baby girl and on the morning of April 22, 2022, He mercifully took her to her heavenly home. Kerri Beth Wertz Kitchens passed away at her parents' home, surrounded by family. She was diagnosed March 5, 2021 with Stage IV Colon Cancer. She fought a courageous fight, always displaying...
Thomas Patrick Garrigan
Apr 21, 2022
Thomas Patrick Garrigan, 72, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022. Pat was born on August 22, 1949 in Madisonville, Kentucky. He was the son of the late Thomas Eugene Garrigan and JoAnn McMahon Garrigan. After graduating from Madisonville High School he attended the University of Mississippi, majoring in Accounting and Finance. While at Ole Miss he was a member of...
Louis Elton Dische
Apr 19, 2022
Louis E. Dische, 77, of Charleston, SC passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Linda B. Dische. Lou was a teacher and a coach for over 50 years. His last position was with Porter Gaud, which he loved being there. After suffering from severe health, he passed away peacefully at...
