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

Sonny James Elliott Gaetano

Sonny James Elliott Gaetano

Dec 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.

Ted Frank Walter Crouch, Jr.

Dec 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

Mack Dale Swafford

Dec 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

Duke Warren

Dec 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

Catherine P. Doughty

Nov 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

John Edward Romanosky

Nov 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

Doris Richardson Sigwald

Nov 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

Thomas Derosset Maybank

Nov 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

Annie Jean Doyle

Nov 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

Steven Wayne Wilkinson

Nov 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

Bonnie (May Bond Screven) Graham

Nov 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

Patricia Hutchinson Monocrusos

Nov 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...

William Thomas Cooper

William Thomas Cooper

Oct 30, 2020

William Thomas Cooper, born June 25, 1929, entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 30, 2020. The oldest of four children of Sally Pauline and Thomas B. Cooper, he was born in Conway, South Carolina. Bill made the decision to attend college at the Citadel which turned out to be an important decision that shaped his life. Bill was...

Sarah Beard Blackmon

Sarah Beard Blackmon

Oct 26, 2020

Sarah Beard Blackmon, 99, of North Charleston, SC, died Monday, October 26, 2020.

Her relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, October 29, 2020, at the Graveside, St. Paul's Parish Cemetery, Chapel Rd.

Sarah was born in Yemassee, SC the youngest of 11 Children.  She was predeceased by...

Eugene Conlon Santos

Eugene Conlon Santos

Oct 23, 2020

Eugene Conlon Santos passed away at his home on Friday, October 23, 2020. Eugene was 91 years old, born in Charleston, SC on August 9, 1929—the same year that the Cooper River bridge was completed. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Rite...

Gerard Eugene Baldwin

Gerard Eugene Baldwin

Oct 19, 2020

Gerard Eugene Baldwin, Sr. ,77, husband of Martha Davey Baldwin, entered into eternal rest on October 19, 2020.  His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 23, 2020, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  The family will receive friends between 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM on Friday morning at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home,...

Marilyn Buero Tezza

Marilyn Buero Tezza

Oct 15, 2020

Marilyn Buero Tezza, 90, of Charleston, SC died October 15, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 13, 1930 in Charleston, SC the daughter of George Joseph Buero and Stella Sirisky Buero. Marilyn graduated from Bishop England High School in 1948. After high school she worked for a year as a bookkeeper at Nabisco. In September...

Nancy Vaccara Carretta

Nancy Vaccara Carretta

Oct 12, 2020

Nancy Vaccara Carretta, 94, widow of Daniel R. Carretta, entered into eternal rest on the morning of October 12, 2020. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Nancy V. Carretta are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy, Johns Island. The...

Mary Crosby

Mary Crosby

Oct 3, 2020

Mary Taylor Crosby, 93, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest peacefully on October 3, 2020, at home with family by her side.

The relatives and friends of Mary T. Crosby are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Burial will follow...

Bobbie Sue Ankersen

Bobbie Sue Ankersen

Oct 2, 2020

Bobbie Sue Sartin Ankersen, 94, of Mt. Pleasant SC entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 2, 2020.

A private  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John's Catholic Church attended by immediate family.The Rite of Committal will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens.  Online condolences may be offered at www.CharlestonFunerals.com

Bobbie was born...

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