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

Dr. Richard Hans Unger

Dr. Richard Hans Unger

Apr 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

Juanilita Neri Bunado

Apr 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

Dr. Geoffrey Stephen Connor

Apr 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

Loraine Beach Hanckel

Apr 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

Valerie Sue Mottern Knies

Apr 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

Paulette Miklaszewski

Apr 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

Brownie Sanders

Apr 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.

Marshall Martin, Jr.

Apr 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

Sharon O'Brien Doniphan

Mar 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

Jacque Duren Donoho

Mar 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

Frank Sanguinetti

Mar 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

Sister Mary Thomas

Mar 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...

Diane Richards Waddell

Diane Richards Waddell

Mar 20, 2021

Diane Richards Waddell, 64, of Ladson, SC, wife of Hillis Edward Waddell, died at home on Saturday, March 20, 2021, after a battle with cancer.

Her Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 25, 2021, at the graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery. Diane was born in Charleston, SC, the daughter of Edward P. Richards, Jr....

James Philip Anderson

James Philip Anderson

Mar 19, 2021

James Philip Anderson, beloved husband of Carolyn Nesbitt Anderson, died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 19, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Eugene Anderson, Sr. and Mary Alma Bean Anderson, his sister Theresa Anderson Luhrs and his brothers Arthur Eugene Anderson, Jr, and Bernard Anderson. He is survived by his devoted wife of...

Mary Ann Dutart Silver

Mary Ann Dutart Silver

Mar 10, 2021

Mary Ann DuTart Silver, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Mary Ann was born July 13, 1938, in Wando, SC, a daughter of Philip Pepper DuTart and Frances Johnson DuTart. She was a graduate of Moultrie High School and attended the St. Francis Xavier Hospital and Roper Hospital Schools of Radiologic Technology. Mary Ann was a member...

Jerry Lee "Jb" Underwood

Jerry Lee "Jb" Underwood

Mar 3, 2021

On March 3, 2021, at 8:07 PM, Jerry “JB” Lee Underwood, 74, surrounded by his wife, his daughter and his Sabalridge family, went home to Jesus. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 15 at 10:30 AM at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church at 95 Hasell Street, Charleston, with Father Gregory West and...

Mary Cale Zahedi

Mary Cale Zahedi

Mar 2, 2021

Mary Cale Zahedi entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Mary was born in Charleston on February 2, 1958, the daughter of the late Harry Cale, Jr. and the late Mary Heuer Cale. She loved spending summers at the beach on Sullivan’s Island and enjoyed the Lowcountry lifestyle. Mary also loved taking her three dogs on evening...

Penelope T. Kanapaux

Penelope T. Kanapaux

Feb 27, 2021

Penelope “Pooh” Teague Kanapaux, 55, wife of Kelly Patrick Kanapaux, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 27, 2021, after a long illness.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 5, 2021, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad St. The...

James E. Hanna, Sr.

James E. Hanna, Sr.

Feb 25, 2021

James E. Hanna Sr., 89, US Army retired, retired SC State Ports Authority Chief of Police and widower of the late Mary K. Hanna, entered into eternal rest Thursday, February 25, 2021. The relatives and friends of James E. Hanna, Sr. are invited attend his Visitation between 5:00 and 7:00 PM Monday, March 1, 2021 at the James A....

Tu Tran

Tu Tran

Feb 24, 2021

Mr. Tu tran is Vietnamese - American Honored Officer, who supported the US Military throughout the Vietnam War since its beginnings in the 1960s.

Mr. Tran sacrificed his freedom in pursuing the protection of Human Rights that would be taken away with a Communist takeover in Vietnam. Despite his dedication and commitment to protect all that is...

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