Local Obituaries
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Marie Fleming
February 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,...
Deloris A. Gaskins
February 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...
Anne Walton Clifton
February 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...
Katherine Hostetter Duffy
February 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...
Virginia Dewitt Zemp
February 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...
Mildred Janet Crites
February 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:...
Reverend H. Leroy Huthmacher
February 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,...
Edward Magee Tracy, Jr.
January 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...
Emanuel David Knight
January 29, 2022
Emanuel D. Knight, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Residence, Charleston, South Carolina.
The relatives and friends of Manuel Knight are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 12:00 Noon Friday, February 4, 2022, at St. Andrews Parish United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at...
Carolyn Condon Wham
January 29, 2022
CAROLYN CONDON WHAM, 86, widow of Joseph Walter Wham, Sr., entered peacefully into eternal rest at her home in Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, January 29, 2022, after an extended illness. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 888 King Street, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will...
Arline D. Mellichamp
January 19, 2022
Arline Pooser Deery Mellichamp, 104, died on January 19, 2022. She was just eight days away from celebrating her 105th birthday.
Her Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, January 24, 2022, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston. Burial will follow at St. Andrews Churchyard. The family will receive friends one...
Brigid Teresa Neary
January 19, 2022
Brigid Teresa Neary (“Bridie”) was born on January 9, 2022, amid the loving care of her doctors and nurses since the diagnosis of her heart defect 4 months prior. She died peacefully in the arms of her parents on January 19, 2022.
Bridie has been an indescribable light to everyone she impacted from the time we learned...
James Winston Strider
January 19, 2022
James Winston Strider, 95, of Charleston, SC passed away January 19, 2022.
He was born on January 21, 1926, in Mount Gilead, North Carolina, son of Lee Jesse Strider and Annie Burroughs Strider. He leaves behind a son, James W. Strider, Jr.
Mr. Strider was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Thomas Lee Strider; his...
Doran Terry Mcnamara
January 18, 2022
Doran Terry McNamara, 85, of Charleston, SC passed away January 18, 2022. He was born on December 12, 1936, in Midland, Michigan, son of Doran Oral McNamara and Janet Ellen McKinnon. He leaves behind three daughters: Krista (Charles) Groover, Angella (Ronald) Oliver, Veronica (Andrew) Mack; grandchildren: Michaela, Marcus, Cassie, Ryan, Johnathan, Noah and great-grandchildren: Bryan, Annabelle, Arya, Olivia. Terry...
Robert Harold Rohloff
January 17, 2022
Robert Harold Rohloff passed away peacefully on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the age of 95 in Charleston, South Carolina.
Known to his family and friends as “Bob”, he was born to Joseph H. Rohloff and Elizabeth Walker Rohloff in Providence, Rhode Island on April 5, 1926. He enlisted in the army at age 17 and served...
Curtis Lee Willett, Jr.
January 15, 2022
Col. Curtis Lee Willett, Jr., US Army Retired of Charleston, SC departed this life Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was 95. He was born December 31, 1926 in Columbus, Ga. the son of Curtis Willett and Minnie Johnson Willett who moved to Charleston in 1941.
Col. Willett was a World War II veteran having served in the ...
John L. Joye Iii
January 8, 2022
John Leon Joye III, 83, of Charleston SC, husband of Joan Smith Joye, entered into eternal rest Saturday, January 8, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road,...
Horry Heriot Kerrison
January 7, 2022
Horry H. Kerrison, M.D.
CHARLESTON – Horry Heriot Kerrison of Charleston found peace with the Lord on Friday, January 7, 2022. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at St. Philip’s Church, 142 Church Street, followed by a reception in the parish hall. The family will receive...
Mary Grassman Mitchum
January 7, 2022
Mary G. Mitchum 79, was born on December 21, 1942, and passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022. Mary graduated from Rivers High school, class of 1963. Mary later married her sweetheart Melvin on November 25, 1967.
Mary was the proud mom of two boys, Paul Mitchum and Toby Mitchum; grandmother of Kayla Murphy, Brittany Mitchum and...
Robert Edward Corey, Sr.
January 7, 2022
Robert Edward Corey, Sr. entered into eternal rest Friday, January 07, 2022. He was 91.
Mr. Corey was born in New Milford, CT on November 8, 1930, a son of the late Francis and Josephine Pallman Corey. He was a 1948 graduate of the New Milford High School. He attended business schools in Bridgeport, CT from 1948...
