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