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