for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond. 

Apr 17, 2022

Robert Eugene Coleman, 75, of Charleston, SC, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022.

The relatives and friends of Robert and Yvonne Coleman are invited to attend a Celebration of Life gathering between 12:00 Noon and 3:00 PM Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the family residence, 181 Wappoo Road, Charleston. Guests may also park at 177 or 191...

Apr 7, 2022

O Captain! my Captain! Rise up and hear the bells.

Rise up! for you

the flag is flung…..

O Captain! dear Father!

Ben McGuckin, 91, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2022.

He was born January...

Apr 4, 2022

Jerome Bennett Crites, Sr. passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on April 4, 2022. A Mass celebrating his life and faith was held April 7, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, followed by interment with military honors at Holy Cross Cemetery. Jerry was preceded in death by his loving wife of 75 years, Mildred Janet Lewis Crites....

Mar 25, 2022

Elaine Rose Marino, 89, of Daniel Island, SC, widow of the late Vincent Edward Marino, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 25, 2022. She was born November 6, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of Anthony and Marie Marinello Lacqua. Elaine attended St John’s University where she met her husband of 60 years. They were married on November...

Mar 21, 2022

Jane Elizabeth Piazza, 97, widow of Arnold L. Piazza, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 21, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum, 604 Fort Johnson Rd. on...

Mar 21, 2022

Henry Ficken Walker, age 78, died on Monday, March 21, 2022, in Rock Hill, SC.

Henry was born in Charleston, SC on April 2, 1943, the son of the late Jack Tillar Walker and Margaret Ficken Walker.

Mr. Walker was predeceased by his sisters, Jacqueline Walker Dunbar of Charleston, SC and Susan Chalfant Walker of...

Mar 15, 2022

Emory Copeland Hendrix, 92, passed away March 15, 2022.

The relatives and friends of Copeland Hendrix are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston.  Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery, 10 Cunnington Ave, Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour...

Mar 15, 2022

William P. Brockenfelt, 94, of Charleston, SC passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 15, 2022. The family will receive friends between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston.

Brock was born October 16, 1927, in Kansas City, Kansas, the youngest of three sons born to...

Mar 13, 2022

After 99 years full of life and love, Beulah Estelle Miller Irwin passed away at Duke Hospital in Durham, NC, on Sunday, March 13, 2022. She died of complications following surgery a week earlier.

The relatives and friends of Beulah M. Irwin are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 21, 2022, Cryptside...

Mar 12, 2022

Claudia del Mas Umphlet, daughter of Claude Raymond del Mas and Jewell Theresa del Mas, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Claudia was born in Long Beach, California on December 30, 1958, one of 6 children.

She graduated from Bishop England High School and began her lifelong work caring for animals. Her...

Mar 9, 2022

Hayden Shields Hirsch, 32, departed this world on March 9, 2022, in Charleston, SC.

She was born on June 19, 1989, in Columbia, SC.  She was the loving daughter of Lisa Leachman Barrett of Linville, NC and Gordon Hirsch of Myrtle Beach, SC. Hayden was a graduate of the Miller School of Albemarle in Charlottesville, VA and...

Mar 7, 2022

Thomas Clinton Fosberry, Sr., 84, entered into eternal rest at his home in Moncks Corner Monday, March 7, 2022.

The relatives and friends of Mr. Thomas C. Fosberry, Sr., are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 1:30 PM Friday, March 11, 2022, at the graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery.  The family will receive friends between 11:00 AM...

Feb 27, 2022

Marie Fleming, 74, passed away on February 27, 2022. Her family will receive friends between 4:00 and 6:00 PM Saturday afternoon at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The Committal will take place at The Citadel Columbarium attended by her family. Online condolences may be made at www.CharlestonFunerals.com

Marie was born in Florence, SC,...

Feb 23, 2022

Deloris A. Gaskins, 76, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, February 23, 2022. A native of Charleston, she was a daughter of the late Thelma Turner and James Gaskins. She was preceded in death by her sister, Judy Gaskins Boyer and brother-in-law Paul Boyer. She is survived by her niece, Janie Boyer and nephew, Daniel Boyer and...

Feb 21, 2022

Anne Walton Clifton, 87, a resident of Summerville Estates in Summerville, SC, died Monday, February 21, 2022, in a local hospital.

She was born June 1, 1934, in Newberry SC. She was one of four children of Sara Pitts Walton and Van W. Walton. Mrs. Clifton was predeceased by her husband, William Herschel Clifton, a US Navy...

Feb 8, 2022

Katherine Hostetter Duffy passed away on February 8, 2022, leaving behind a loving family, a wide circle of friends and a community made immeasurably better by her contributions.

Kathy Hostetter was born in Charleston on March 12,1943, a daughter of Virginia and Ted Hostetter. She grew up on Wentworth Street with her beloved (if occasionally troublesome) brother...

Feb 7, 2022

“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25 Virginia “Ginny” DeWitt Zemp entered peacefully into eternal rest on February 7, 2022 with family by her bedside. She is leaving behind a loving daughter, two grandchildren whom she absolutely adored, her family and many good friends, all of whom she positively...

Feb 5, 2022

Mildred Janet Lewis Crites passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on February 5, 2022 in the company of her family. A service celebrating her life and faith was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with interment following at Holy Cross Cemetery. She is survived by her loving husband of 75 years, Jerome B. “Jerry” Crites; four sons:...

Feb 3, 2022

Reverend Herbert LeRoy Huthmacher, 90, of Johns Island, SC entered into eternal rest Thursday February 3, 2022, peacefully at home.

Rev. Huthmacher was born August 10, 1931 to the late George W. Huthmacher, Sr. and Ruby E. (Nix) Huthmacher in Charleston, SC. Reverend Huthmacher was also predeceased by his brother, George W. Huthmacher, Jr. and his son-in-law,...

Jan 29, 2022

On Saturday, January 29, 2022, Edward Magee (“Sonny”) Tracy, Jr., passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

For fifty years, Sonny and wife Angelynne transcended their vows to love, honor, and cherish and were lifelong sweethearts, soul mates, best friends, confidants, caretakers and partners. Their story is fairytale: dashing Citadel cadet meets alluring Ashley Hall belle. Love...