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

Margaret Ann Conroy Joseph

Margaret Ann Conroy Joseph

June 2, 2022

Margaret Ann Conroy Joseph, affectionately known as Peggy, 84, quietly entered into eternal life on Thursday, June 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Peggy was born in St. Joseph’s Hospital in New York City in 1937 to James J. Conroy, Jr. and Helen Conroy. She was the fifth of seven children. The family lived for a...

Jean W. Strickland

Jean W. Strickland

May 26, 2022

Jean W. Strickland, 88, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Thursday, May 26, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The family will receive friends between 5:00 & 7:00 PM Tuesday at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah...

June W. Reynolds

June W. Reynolds

May 22, 2022

It is with profound sadness that the family of Kathleen June Wallace Reynolds announces she lost her one year battle with esophogeal cancer. She died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, May 22, 2022. June was born on June 21, 1940, in Charleston, SC, a daughter of Rachel Kathleen Wallace and William Tyler Wallace. She was predeceased by four...

George Downing Justice, Jr.

George Downing Justice, Jr.

May 19, 2022

George Downing Justice, Jr. of Charleston, Edisto and Goose Creek, entered into eternal rest Thursday, May 19, 2022, surrounded by his children and loved ones, including his best friend Ray Goff. His service will be held 5:00 PM Sunday, May 22, 2022 at James A. McAlister Funeral Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. We ask that any baseball fans feel...

Ashley Elizabeth Jourdain

Ashley Elizabeth Jourdain

May 18, 2022

It is with heavy hearts and peaceful prayers to announce on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, the Lord called one of our own Ashley Elizabeth Jourdain home. Ashley was born on March 18, 1984 gracing us with her beauty and heart warming smile and laid to her eternal rest on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, which also happens to be her...

Dale Richard Tuttle

Dale Richard Tuttle

May 13, 2022

Dale Richard Tuttle, 73, of Mount Pleasant, SC, left this life unexpectedly Friday, May 13, 2022. The relatives and friends of Dale and Sue Tuttle are invited to attend his Funeral Service 10:00 AM Thursday, May 19, 2022 from the sanctuary of Hibben United Methodist Church, 690 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. The family will greet friends immediately following in...

William Andrew Howell

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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