Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Jim Lewis Booth
June 2, 2021
Jimmy “Jim” Lewis Booth, 75, of Johns Island, passed away June 2, 2021, surrounded by his daughters. He was predeceased by his wife of almost 50 years, Virginia McDonnell Booth, and by his parents, Lewis George and Ula Mae Anderson Booth. He is survived by his daughters, Tracey Booth Tennant of St. Simons Island, GA, and Diana Lynn Booth...
Lieselotte L. Brewer
May 31, 2021
Lieselotte L. Brewer, 82, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 31, 2021.
She was born December 31, 1938, in Germany, a daughter of Lillie and George Bauer. Lieselotte was a hairdresser for 67 years and had a passion for traveling and gardening.
Mrs. Brewer was preceded in death by her husband,...
Paula Ramona Adams
May 25, 2021
Paula Ramona Adams, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at MUSC with her husband of 37 years at her side. She was born in Athens, Georgia on December 1, 1946, to Martha Casey Norman and H. C. Norman.
Paula received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia. She was an interior...
Hugh Edward Grady
May 22, 2021
Hugh Edward Grady, 86, of Johns Island, SC, entered into eternal rest Saturday, May 22, 2021. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, June 18, 2021 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island. The Rite of Committal will follow in the churchyard cemetery.
Arrangements by James A. McAlister Funeral...
Helen Marie Messick
May 20, 2021
Helen Marie Messick, 87, widow of the late G N Messick of Summerville, SC, formerly of Murfreesboro, TN entered into eternal rest Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Mrs. Messick was born March 1, 1934 in Beech Grove, TN, a daughter of the late Allie Mai Fann and Dillard Armstrong. She enjoyed 60 years of marriage to G N...
Jean Mash Still
May 16, 2021
On Sunday, May 16, 2021, Jean Mash Still, 85, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Jean is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Dalton Dewey Still; her daughter, Brenda Still Sanders; son-in-law, T.O. Sanders, and beloved granddaughters, Ella Jean Sanders...
Brenda Ridgeway Canady
May 16, 2021
Brenda Ridgeway Canady, of Charleston SC, entered into eternal rest Sunday May 16, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Brenda was born December 18, 1947, in Charleston, SC, a daughter of Theodore Wilson Ridgeway and Elesa Bazar Ridgeway. She served her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ faithfully as music director of St. Andrews Parish United Methodist Church, where...
Rowdy Singletary
May 11, 2021
Robert Luther "Rowdy" Singletary, Jr., 54, of Saint Stephen, SC, formerly of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on the morning of May 11, 2021.
A Celebration of Life will be will be held at 12:00 PM, May 29, 2021, at the residence of Larry Baldwin, 1146 San Juan Avenue, Charleston, SC 29407.
Rowdy was...
Dr. Richard Hans Unger
April 29, 2021
Dr. Richard H. Unger, affectionately known as Doc, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at age of 83. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, May 7, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Yonges Island, 4255 Highway 165. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Richard...
Juanilita Neri Bunado
April 28, 2021
The Mass of Christian Burial for Juanilita Neri Bunado will be 11:00 AM Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, James Island. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service.
Memorial Video: https://youtu.be/DQ0OHp8iIbs
Those unable to attend...
Dr. Geoffrey Stephen Connor
April 28, 2021
Dr. Geoffrey Stephen Connor 46, a loving husband, doting father, caring physician and loyal brother, son and friend bravely and fervently fought a battle with cancer that came to an end April 28, 2021. Geoff was born on July 31,1974, in Peoria, IL to Dr. Gregory and Barbara Marie Smith Connor. He received his BA in Biology from Wake...
Loraine Beach Hanckel
April 20, 2021
Loraine Beach Hanckel, of Charleston SC, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
Loraine was born August 3, 1935, to Arthur and Guessie Beach. She graduated from Charleston High where she met her future husband of 64 years, Frank S. Hanckel, Jr. Loraine was an X-ray Technician at Roper Hospital before moving to Germany for...
Valerie Sue Mottern Knies
April 16, 2021
Valerie Sue Mottern Knies, 63, wife of Robert V. Knies, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 16, 2021. Sue was born in Roanoke, VA on Tuesday, November 12, 1957. She is the daughter of Lewis N. Mottern and the late Lucille J. Mottern. Sue had many different jobs over the years and was an amazing provider for her...
Paulette Miklaszewski
April 16, 2021
Paulette Adrienne Lauwyck Miklaszewski, 99, wife of the late Joseph A. Miklaszewski died peacefully at home April 16, 2021. Paulette was born May 5, 1921 in Roubaix, France, a daughter of Albert Lauwyck and Hélène Wion-Lauwyck. She married Joe in Roubaix, France in 1942 and they would spend the next 56 years together. In 1955 Paulette and Joe relocated...
Brownie Sanders
April 9, 2021
Samuel Brown Sanders, Jr., 81, of Charleston, known to his friends and family as “Brownie”, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 while under Hospice Care. He was born April 27, 1939, and was raised in Charleston. He attended St. Andrews High School, the Citadel and Clemson University.
Brownie was an avid boater and enjoyed spending summers at...
Marshall Martin, Jr.
April 6, 2021
G. Marshall Martin Jr., 94, passed away on April 6, 2021, at his home in Charleston, SC. Marshall was predeceased by his wife Shirley (Anderson).
He was born on October 8, 1926, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Margaret (White) and George Marshall Martin. He was a graduate of Withrow High School and Miami University, Class of 1954. He...
Sharon O'Brien Doniphan
March 24, 2021
Sharon O'Brien Doniphan, 66, wife of Francis Rhett Doniphan of Johns Island, SC, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, James Island. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. As per COVID-19 protocols, all...
Jacque Duren Donoho
March 23, 2021
Jacque Duren Donoho, 69, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.
Her Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston. Burial will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM,...
Frank Sanguinetti
March 22, 2021
With profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving and devoted husband and father, Frank Sanguinetti on March 22, 2021. He is greatly missed by his wife, Cheryl and his children Nathan, Claire, and Max. His gentle spirit touched many lives.
Frank was born February 21, 1969 in Natchez, Mississippi. He is survived by his mother...
Sister Mary Thomas
March 20, 2021
Sister Mary Thomas Neal, a Sister of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, died at May Forest, the Motherhouse of the Congregation on March 20, 2021. Sr. Mary Thomas, formerly Barbara Ann Neal was born in Summerville, SC on November 11, 1935. A graduate of Summerville High School, Summerville, SC she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English...
