Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
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...
Shirley S. Botzis
January 6, 2022
Shirley S. Botzis, 82, widow of Peter Petro Botzis of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Thursday, January 6, 2022. The relatives and friends of Shirley Botzis are invited to attend her Visitation between 5:00 and 8:00 PM Friday, January 14, 2022 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The Trisagion service will be held...
Daniel Mark Crafton
December 31, 2021
Daniel Mark Crafton, 64, of Charleston, SC (formerly of Indianapolis, IN), passed away on December 31, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with heart failure. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 56 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC. The family will greet friends following the...
Rick Johnson
December 26, 2021
Eugene Richards "Rick" Johnson, 84, of Charleston, SC, husband of Mary Patricia "Pat" Johnson, entered into eternal rest Sunday, December 26, 2021. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Monday, January 3, 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...
Randall Everett Felkel
December 23, 2021
Randall Everett Felkel, 61, passed peacefully at his residence on Thursday, December 23, 2021.
The relatives and friends of Randall E. Felkel are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 57 Pitt St, Charleston. Interment will be private. A luncheon will follow the service in the...
Mary Deantonio Mennona
December 22, 2021
Mary Celeste DeAntonio Mennona, 70, of James Island, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
The relatives and friends of Mary D. Mennona are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 10:30 AM, Friday, December 31, 2021, at the graveside, St. Lawrence Cemetery. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and...
Al Katko
December 22, 2021
Alexander 'Al' Katko Jr., 78, husband of Elizabeth B. Katko of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Al's Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, December 30, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow in the St. Joseph Columbarium. The family will receive...
