Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Charles Mccants Robinson
December 28, 2020
Charles McCants Robinson, 71, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020.
Charles was born in Charleston on September 14, 1949, the son of John William and Mary Murphy Robinson. He was a member of the Catholic faith, graduating from Bishop England High School in 1967 and from Trident Technical College in 1969. Charles was a United States Army...
John Scott Wilson
December 27, 2020
John Scott Wilson, 66, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Retired Air Force Captain and husband of Courtney Berryman Wilson of Summerville, SC, entered into eternal rest December 27, 2020, at Veterans Victory House in Walterboro, SC. A Mass of Christian Burial for John Scott Wilson will be celebrated 11:30 AM Monday, January 4, 2021, at Nativity Catholic Church,1061 Folly Road,...
Robert William Heffley
December 26, 2020
Robert William Heffley, 90, of Charleston, SC, entered into rest December 26, 2020 of natural causes.
Robert was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Lynda Cogan Heffley. He is survived by his daughter Deborah Heffley Brooks (Jack) of Charleston and his son Scott David Heffley of Hardeeville.
The family would like...
Melody Lynn Johnson
December 24, 2020
Melody “Lynn” Beylotte Johnson, 65, of Woodbine, GA, passed away at her home Thursday, December 24, 2020, under the care of Heartland Hospice. Melody was born June 13, 1955, in Charleston, SC, to Frank Joseph and Mary Alice Gehlken Beylotte. She received her Bachelors of Science in Mathematics from the College of Charleston, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude....
James Vincent Piet
December 22, 2020
Mr. James Vincent Piet, 93, of Charleston, SC, died at Bishop Gadsden, on Tuesday December 22, 2020. He was born in Monroe, Michigan on October 17, 1927. Jim was an exceptionally warm, gregarious person who said hello to everyone around him. He passed with family holding his hand. The relatives and friends of James Vincent Piet are invited to...
Deborah Marie Waymire
December 22, 2020
Deborah Batt Waymire died unexpectedly in her home on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
The relatives and friends of Deborah Batt Waymire are invited to attend her Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday, January 9, 2020, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The service will...
Shirley Watkins Fields
December 18, 2020
Shirley Lee Fields, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Friday, December 18, 2020, with family by her side in Charleston, South Carolina.
A virtual memorial service will be held in her honor at 5:00 PM, Saturday, January 9, 2020. The Memorial Service will be organized by Bishop Andrew Watkins. We are asking everyone to save this...
Pete Smoak
December 17, 2020
Charles Pete Smoak, 86, husband of Marie Meitzler Smoak, of North Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Thursday, December 17, 2020. Online
Pete was born November 25, 1934 in Ruffin, SC, a son of the late Myris Inez Bishop and Walter Crompton Smoak. He attended public school in Walterboro and retired after a long career as an...
Sonny James Elliott Gaetano
December 13, 2020
James Elliott "Sonny" Gaetano, 75, of Charleston, SC, formerly of Charlotte, NC, died on Sunday, December 13, 2020. The relatives and friends of James E. Gaetano are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 1:00 PM Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The burial will take place at 1:00 PM, Friday, December...
Ted Frank Walter Crouch, Jr.
December 2, 2020
Frank Walter “Ted” Crouch, Jr., 82, of Gause, Texas died peacefully on December 2, 2020, while visiting family in Charleston, SC. Born August 8, 1938, he was the son of Frank Walter and Winifred Price Crouch of Leesville, SC. Ted is survived by his wife of 30 years, Norma Christine “Chris” Wilson; his three children, Shannon Pietrzak (Tim) of...
Mack Dale Swafford
December 2, 2020
Mack Dale Swafford, 80, went home to be with Jesus December 2, 2020.
His Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at St. James Church, 1872 Camp Rd. The burial will follow in the churchyard.
Mack was born January 7, 1940, in Villa Rica, Georgia, to the late Irene and Elderader Swafford. ...
Duke Warren
December 1, 2020
Pascal Duke Warren of Folly Beach, SC, beloved husband of Evelyn Elizabeth Clark, made his transition on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Because of covid-19 concerns, the date for a celebration of Duke's life will be announced at a later time.
Duke was born on December 27, 1936 in McClellanville, SC, son of the late Dalton Townsend Warren...
Catherine P. Doughty
November 27, 2020
Catherine Pinto Doughty of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest and peace on Friday, November 27, 2020 in her home, surrounded by her family. Born October 21, 1946, she was the daughter of John and Marie Pinto of Charleston, SC.
She is predeceased by her parents and brother and sister (Andrew and Cynthia). Cathy is survived by...
John Edward Romanosky
November 25, 2020
John Edward Romanosky (Buddy) died peacefully Friday, November 25, 2020, at his home on Johns Island. The family and friends of John Edward Romanosky are invited to attend his Graveside Funeral Service at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul churchyard, 126 Coming St, Charleston, SC, 11:30 AM Friday, December 4, 2020. A reception will follow at...
Doris Richardson Sigwald
November 18, 2020
Doris Richardson Sigwald, 93, of Meggett, SC, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
The relatives and friends of Doris R. Sigwald are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 21, 2020,at the Cryptside, Live Oak Memorial Gardens.
Doris was the daughter of the late Herbert F....
Thomas Derosset Maybank
November 12, 2020
Thomas deRosset Maybank, 27, of Charleston, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020.
Thomas was born on July 17, 1993, in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of Katherine L. Maybank and Burnet Rhett Maybank III. He was educated at Blessed Sacrament, Christ School in Arden, NC and Dreher High School.
Thomas loved spending...
Annie Jean Doyle
November 9, 2020
Annie Jean Doyle, 89, of Charleston, wife of Paul H. Doyle, died November 9, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Doyle are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 1:00 PM, Friday, November 13, 2020, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Interment...
Steven Wayne Wilkinson
November 7, 2020
Steven W. Wilkinson, age 63, died peacefully in his sleep on November 7, 2020. The relatives and friends of Steven W. Wilkinson are invited to attend a Gathering of Friends between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the American Legion Post 147, 968 Folly Road, James Island.
Born February 5, 1957, Steven is...
Bonnie (May Bond Screven) Graham
November 7, 2020
Our Bonnie passed away on November 7, 2020. She was born to Harrell M. and Jule Screven Graham Pearlstine, by whom she is predeceased. She is also predeceased by her brothers Harry and Screven Graham, her grandparents William Simpson & May Bond Screven Simpson Rhodes and Nathaniel A. & Lucille Graham Turner. She is survived by her niece, Acree...
Patricia Hutchinson Monocrusos
November 1, 2020
Patricia Hutchinson 'Patsy' Monocrusos, 79, of Charleston, SC, wife of George Anthony Monocrusos, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 1, 2020, surrounded by her family. The relatives and friends of George and Patricia Monocrusos are invited to attend her Funeral Service 2:00 PM Thursday, November 5, 2020, at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race...
