Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Joseph Frank Gerardi
January 24, 2021
Joseph Frank Gerardi, 90, of Daniel Island, left this Earth on Sunday, January 24, 2021.
Joe was born on October 18, 1930, in Brooklyn New York, to Joseph and Kathrine Gerardi, Italian immigrants who came to America to start a family and open an Italian grocery store.
Joe attended Brooklyn Tech Preparatory High School and...
Robert Edwin Moseley, Sr.
January 20, 2021
Robert Edwin Moseley, Sr., 80, of Georgetown, South Carolina passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at the Medical University in Charleston, from complications due to the corona virus. He was cremated at his own request.
Robert, affectionately known as "Bob" or "Bobbio", was born on November 14, 1940, in Greenville, South Carolina. He graduated from Greenville High...
Joan Runey Croghan
January 20, 2021
Joan Runey Croghan, 85, of Charleston, SC entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Joan was born on January 25, 1935 in Charleston, SC, a daughter of LeRoy Joseph Runey and Alma Branford Runey. She was a graduate of Bishop England High School. Joan enjoyed a 40 year career in the banking industry, retiring from what is...
Carolyn Jean Torlay
January 14, 2021
Carolyn Jean Torlay, 77, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was born June 22, 1943, the daughter of Melvin Bernard and Helen Finnegan Torlay. She was of Catholic faith, graduating from Bishop England High School in 1961. Carolyn was the President of Taylor's Frozen Foods and Cold Storage. She retired after 45 years. Carolyn loved her Church, family,...
Louise Reeves Mcmillan
January 14, 2021
Louise Reeves McMillan of Charleston, SC, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She is predeceased by her husband, Thomas A. McMillan, Jr., her son, Thomas A. McMillan, III, granddaughter, Leigh McMillan and great-grandson, Keaton Ambrose Elmore. Additionally, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Channing, Ruth and Hoap.
Louise was born January...
Linda Driggers Lyons
January 13, 2021
Linda Driggers Lyons passed peacefully in her home on Johns Island, SC. She was born in Charleston, SC on April 15, 1946, to Jess Willard Driggers, Sr. and Mary Inez Driggers. Linda was retired from the Diocese of Charleston. She was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Lyons, Jr.; her infant son, Kevin Lyons; three brothers: Jess...
Glenn Palmer Dyches, Sr.
January 13, 2021
Glenn P. Dyches, Sr. 78, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
The relatives and friends of Glenn P. Dyches, Sr. are invited to attend his Graveside Funeral 12:00PM, Saturday January 30, 2021, at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Per Covid-19 guidelines, all guests will kindly wear a mask and practice social distancing. Online condolences may be offered...
Arthur Bradshaw Mckay, Sr.
January 12, 2021
Arthur Bradshaw McKay, Sr. (Brad), 72, of Charleston, husband of Cheryl Morrison McKay, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at a local hospital. He was born in Charleston, the son of Robert Clement McKay, Sr. and Cathryne Bradshaw McKay, on September 9, 1948. He was a graduate of Murray Vocational High School. Brad served over 30...
Marjorie C. Brown
January 11, 2021
Marjorie Chinnis Brown entered into eternal rest on January 11, 2021.
She was born July 12, 1922, in Ravenel, S.C. Marjorie was the baby of eleven children, seven sons and four daughters, of Ernestine Chapin Chinnis and Edward Hamilton Chinnis. Her husband of fifty-eight years, Douglas Ray Brown, predeceased her in 2004.
Marjorie was a...
Ruth Kasell Detreville
January 8, 2021
Ruth Alberta “Bertie” Kasell DeTreville entered into eternal rest peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Friday, January 8, 2021. Bertie was born on August 4, 1924 in Horatio, South Carolina, the 4th of 7 children born to Benjamin F. Kasell and Mamie Parnell Kasell. She graduated from Hillcrest High School in Sumter County. Bertie married James P....
Nelson Jefferson Davis
January 8, 2021
Nelson Jefferson Davis, 92, husband of Barbara Saunders Davis of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Friday, January 08, 2021. The relatives and friends of Nelson and Barbara Davis are invited to attend his Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Fort Johnson Baptist Church, 1473 Camp Road, James Island. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery....
Betty Louise Bazemore
January 5, 2021
Betty L. Bazemore, 75, passed away at Roper Hospice Cottage in Mt. Pleasant SC, on January 5,2021.
Her graveside service will be private at Holly Cross Cemetery on Friday, January 8,2021.
Survivors include her daughter, Robin Bokern; her son-in-law, Tony Bokern; and her grandchildren, Anthony Bokern and Brandon Bazemore.
Philip George Smith, Jr.
January 5, 2021
LCDR Philip G. Smith, Jr. USN(Ret.) husband of Anna Clara Schweiger Smith, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
Philip was born August 28, 1935, in the Village of Massena, New York, the eldest son of Philip G. and Teresa McCarthy Smith.
A veteran of the US Navy, Philip retired on 1 July...
Joe Luna
January 5, 2021
Joe Luna, 80 years old; born June 5, 1940, a retired Businessman and widower of loving wife, Ermelinda Luna entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, with his daughters Emelia and Guadalupe by his side.
Joe devoted his life to helping the less fortunate and giving them a hand up. He would always say “where...
Thomas Clinton Fosberry, Jr.
January 5, 2021
Thomas Clinton Fosberry, Jr, husband of Raquel Rigora Fosberry, entered into eternal rest on January 5, 2021.
His Graveside Service will be private, due to Covid19 Pandemic, at Holy Cross Cemetery on Friday, January 8, 2021.
Tommy, Jr. 'Fozz' or 'Spoogie' was born in Charleston, SC, on January 21, 1959. He was the son of...
Beatrice Mcleod Clair
January 4, 2021
Beatrice McLeod Morris Clair, widow of Robert Francis Clair, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 4, 2021. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church with immediate family only on Friday, January 8, 2021.The Rite of Committal at Holy Cross Cemetery will be private.
Beatrice, affectionately known as Bea, was born...
Terrence Kenneth Langenbahn
January 4, 2021
Terrence Kenneth Langenbahn, 75, of Goose Creek, SC, husband of Blanche Soriano Langengahn, entered into eternal rest Monday, January 04, 2021. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Langenbahn are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Monday, January 11, 2021 at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 1106 Fort Drive, Hanahan, SC. The Rite of...
Ronald Edward Hanna
January 2, 2021
Ronald Edward Hanna Sr., 89, of James Island, SC, retired public school Principal and husband of Charlotte Rose Irwin Hanna, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, January 2, 2021, with his wife holding his hand.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Hanna, Sr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 10:00...
Charles Robert Aydlette
January 1, 2021
Charles Robert (Chuck) Aydlette, Sr. husband of Janet Shepard Aydlette of Charleston, SC passed away January 1, 2021, in Mt. Pleasant.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Aydlette, Sr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 3:00 PM, Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Christ Church, 2304 Hwy. 17 North, Mt. Pleasant. Interment...
Edward Khedouri
January 1, 2021
Edward Khedouri of Charleston, SC, the beloved husband of Mela Nitzl Khedouri, made his transition on Friday, January 1, 2021. Because of Covid-19 concerns the celebration of Ed’s life will take place via Zoom at the Unitarian Church of Charleston at a later date. Ed was born on August 24, 1938 in Tehran, Iran, son of Shaul Khedouri and...
