Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
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...
Delores Wrenn
January 6, 2023
Mary Delores Irwin Wrenn, 93, of Charleston, widow of the late Charles E. Wrenn (married 52 years), entered into eternal rest Friday January 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, James Island. The Rite of Committal will follow...
Wilbur Evans
December 31, 2022
Lewis Wilbur Evans, 94, of Charleston entered into eternal rest on December 31, 2022. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, Thursday afternoon at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Service and burial will be private.
Marianna Elizabeth Egan
December 30, 2022
Marianna Elizabeth DiGiacomo Egan, 98 years old, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2022, in Charleston, South Carolina. Marianna was born on Lincoln Street, Ithaca, New York, on August 25, 1924 to Camillo and Jarusha Seea DiGiacomo, the youngest of seven children. She proudly grew up in Fall Creek and on the family farm in West Dryden....
Jeanne Lynn Heinlein Staylor
December 29, 2022
On December 29, 2022, Heaven accepted a new angel, Jeanne Lynn Heinlein Staylor. Jeanne passed at the age of 66 at her home in Summerville, SC. She will be missed deeply by the love of her life, Raymond Earl Staylor III, as well as her three adoring children, Cynthia Marie New, Raymond Scott Staylor and Amy Ashley Rock. Jeanne...
Annette Marie Brincefield
December 23, 2022
Annette Marie Brincefield, 58, of Jacksonville, FL, wife of Mark Alan Brincefield and mother to Lady, entered into eternal rest on December 23, 2022. Funeral Services will be conducted 12:00 PM Friday, December 30, 2022, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston. Interment will follow at Stono Baptist Church Cemetery at New Road and Hwy. 165...
Dr. Jane Edna Haddad
December 19, 2022
Dr. Jane Haddad, 81, of Charleston, SC passed away peacefully at home on December 19, 2022. She is survived by her three children, Theodore “Teddy” Haddad, Jr (Rene) of Liberty Township, OH, Elizabeth “Liz” Martin (Patrick, Sr) of Tappahannock, VA and Amanda Haddad of Savannah, GA. She has six adoring grandchildren, Theodore “Theo” Haddad III (Amanda), Ryan Martin (Bryant),...
Cynthia D. Fabian
December 14, 2022
Cynthia 'Cindy' Jane Dismukes Fabian, 65, wife of David Turner Fabian, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, December 14, 2022. The relatives and friends of David and Cynthia Fabian are invited to attend her Funeral Service 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 5412 Hwy. 165, Hollywood, SC. Interment will follow at Beaufort National Cemetery,...
Todd Kermit Peterson
December 6, 2022
Todd Kermit Peterson, 54, entered into eternal rest on December 6, 2022.
Todd was born August 8, 1968, in Summit, NJ, where he spent the first half of his life before relocating to the metro Atlanta area and ultimately, Charleston, SC. A sports fanatic, Todd had a passion for baseball. He loved reading books about baseball...
