Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Diane Richards Waddell
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
February 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.
February 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
February 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...
Ralph Odell Clary
February 24, 2021
Ralph Odell Clary, 94, of James Island, husband of Margie Willis Clary, entered into eternal rest on February 24, 2021. The relatives and friends of Ralph and Margie Clary are invited to attend his Graveside service 1:30 PM Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road, James Island.
Ralph was born February 16,...
Mary Josephine Cale
February 20, 2021
Mary H. Cale, a retired bank clerk and wife of the late Harry D. Cale, Jr., entered into eternal rest on February 20, 2021.
Mary was born in Charleston, SC on March 26, 1932, the daughter of Edward H. and Josephine M. Heuer. She was a devout Catholic and will be remembered for her kindness and generosity...
Elie Macaron, Jr.
February 20, 2021
Elie Macaron, Jr. entered into eternal rest Saturday, February 20, 2021.
The relatives and friends of Elie Macaron, Jr. are invited to attended a Gathering of Friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM Friday, February 26, 2021 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway.
Elie was a licensed architect for 35 years in...
Fred Lee Cloessner
February 17, 2021
Fred Lee Cloessner, 95, widower of Vondine Mack Cloessner and a retired Mechanical Engineer for the Charleston Naval Shipyard, entered into eternal rest Wednesday February 17, 2021. The relatives and friends of Fred Lee Cloessner are invited to attend his Funeral Service 2:00 PM Monday, February 22, 2021 from the Graveside at the Beulah United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1577...
Patricia Lynn Davis Runey
February 17, 2021
Patricia Davis Runey, 65, wife of Paul M. Runey, passed away peacefully February 17, 2021, after a long illness.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be at a later date. The family will receive friends between 4:00 and...
Philip Anthony Scheurer
February 14, 2021
Philip Anthony (Phil) Scheurer, 77, of Johns Island, South Carolina, passed on to his just rewards on February 14, 2021, surrounded by his wife, Nancy, and his sons, Chris and Mark. By his own account, he lived a wonderful life before succumbing to the travails of pulmonary fibrosis, which he contracted in his later years. As he summed it...
Gerald Edward Burn
February 5, 2021
Gerald Edward “Jerry” Burn, Jr., 66, of Charleston, South Carolina passed away suddenly and peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, February 5, 2021.
Jerry was born on February 4, 1955, and is the son of Sarah Harrelson Burn and the late Gerald Edward Burn, Sr. He attended Bishop England High School, was employed for 12...
Joseph Henry Healey
February 5, 2021
Joseph H. Healey, Jr., 53, passed away on February 5, 2021 in Charleston, SC.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, February 12, 2021, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy, Johns Island.
Joe was born in Montclair, NJ, the fourth child of Joseph and Lorraine Healey of Kiawah Island,...
Henry Ernest Velte, Jr.
February 3, 2021
Henry Ernest Velte, Jr. husband of Cecilia Madden Velte, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Monday, February 8, 2021, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends between 9:30 and 10:30 AM Monday...
Donald W. Leifeld
January 31, 2021
Donald William Leifeld, Sr. (Captain Don), 80, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021. “Captain Don” was born on January 14th, 1941, in Winona, Minnesota, a son of the late Walter Leifeld, Sr. and Gladys Leifeld of Winona.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965 and graduated from St. Mary’s College...
Jeanne Collins Miller
January 31, 2021
Jeanne Collins Miller, 93, of Charleston, SC, died Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Roper St. Francis Hospice Cottage.
Jeanne was born in Pittsfield, MA on July, 29, 1927, a daughter of Bernard M. Collins, Sr. and Elizabeth Murphy Collins. She was a graduate of St. Joseph’s High School, and attended the College of Mount St. Vincent in...
Father Robert James Sayer
January 29, 2021
Father Robert J. Sayer, pastor of St. Mary's Church on Yonges Island and Sts. Frederick & Stephen Mission on Edisto Island, died Jan. 29. He was 60. A Mass of Transferal for Father Sayer will be held 6:00 PM Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Sts. Frederick & Stephen Mission, 544 Hwy. 174, Edisto. The parish will be open from...
