Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
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
April 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
April 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
April 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...
Robert Eugene Coleman
April 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...
Benjamin Floyd Mcguckin, Jr.
April 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...
Jerome Bennett Crites
April 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....
Elaine Rose Marino
March 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...
Jane Elizabeth Piazza
March 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...
Henry Ficken Walker
March 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...
Copeland Hendrix
March 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...
William P. Brockenfelt
March 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...
Beulah Miller Irwin
March 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...
Claudia Del Mas Umphlet
March 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...
Hayden Shields Hirsch
March 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...
Thomas Clinton Fosberry, Sr.
March 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...
