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

Sep 30, 2020

Jeanne Simons Pitcher of Mt. Pleasant, SC, the former Jeanne Frost Simons of Charleston, S.C., and the widow of Charles Scholey Pitcher, died at home on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. She was born in Charleston on December 27, 1931, the daughter of Keating Lewis Simons and Annie Keitt Walker Simons. Jeanne graduated from Ashley Hall in 1949, and later...

Sep 28, 2020

Walter John Rogala, 95, entered into eternal rest Monday, September 28, 2020, at his home in Charleston, SC.

The relatives and friends of Walter John Rogala are invited to attend his Liturgy of the Word 11:00 AM, Monday, October 12, 2020 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will be...

Sep 28, 2020

Charles Emmett Santos, 92, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly of the Isle of Palms, SC, husband of Obie Shingler Santos, entered into eternal rest Monday, September 28, 2020. Emmett was born in Charleston, SC on August 2, 1928, the son of the late Carroll A. Santos, Sr. and the late Theodora Gradick Santos. Emmett was a deeply compassionate man and...

Sep 25, 2020

Ernest Joseph Berger of Seabrook Island, South Carolina died at home September 25, 2020. The relatives and friends of Ernest Joseph Berger are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 1:00 Friday, October 2, 2020, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island. The Rite of Committal will follow in the...

Sep 22, 2020

Raymond “Buddy” Michael Rowland, 85, of Charleston, SC passed away on September 22, 2020, with loving family members at his side.

The relatives and friends of Raymond M. Rowland are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated, 10:30 AM, Monday, October 5, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd, Charleston....

Sep 20, 2020

Shirley Rowland Hickman, 86, of Pembroke Pines, FL passed away in her home on September 20, 2020, with her beloved husband of 66 years, CDR Jimmie Hickman, US Navy (Ret.) by her side.

The relatives and friends of Shirley R. Hickman are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated, 10:30 AM, Monday, October...

Sep 15, 2020

Ann Henebery Miller, wife of Alonzo Ralph Miller, Jr., of Isle of Palms and Mount Pleasant, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at her longtime home on Isle of Palms. The relatives friends of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo R. Miller, Jr. are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 AM,...

Sep 14, 2020

Alicia Jane Zourdos, 92, of Charleston, SC and also a longtime resident of Bronxville, NY died peacefully on September 14, 2020. She was born to the late Howard Arthur Tucker and Frances Quinn Tucker on May 7, 1928, in Jersey City, NJ. Alicia graduated from The Academy of St. Aloysius and attended Hunter College, New York City, NY. Alicia...

Sep 11, 2020

Brenda Joyce (née Starks) Kennerty, 73, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, September 11, 2020. Relatives and friends of Brenda are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, James Island. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior...

Sep 7, 2020

Pauline Slota Bissey, 95, widow of Robert Myers Bissey, passed away on the morning of Monday, September 7, 2020. Due to Covid19 her Mass of Christian Burial and Rite of Committal will be private and attended by immediate family only.

Pauline was born October 1, 1924, near Danbury, Iowa, the daughter of Michael and Tacyanna Slota. She...

Sep 4, 2020

Frances E. “Julie” Scaffe Gilg, 84, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, September 4, 2020. The relatives and friends of Julie Scaffe Gilg are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Christ our King Catholic Church, 1149 Russell Drive, Mt. Pleasant. The Rosary will be recited 5:00 PM Wednesday,...

Sep 4, 2020

Anthony Joseph Matson, Jr. left this world on September 4, 2020, at the age of 56, to join his parents in the eternal kingdom of our Savior Jesus Christ. After an extended battle with lung cancer, Joey peacefully passed in his own bed at his sister’s house, which he had worked so hard to return to after so many...

Sep 2, 2020

JoAnn Howell McInnis, 72, of Charleston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Howell and Elizabeth Brunson Howell and her sister Mary Catherine Carmen. Left to cherish her memory are her brother, Andrew Howell; her only daughter, Mindy McInnis...

Sep 1, 2020

Laurence “Larry” Sexton, longtime Charleston resident and owner of the Charleston Bees and Honey Company, passed into his Savior's arms on September 1, 2020, after a 5-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Private burial will take place at a later date in Beaufort National Cemetery.

Larry was born on April 15, 1937 in Melrose, Massachusetts, the middle son...

Aug 24, 2020

Leonard Walter Piccirillo, 59 of Charleston, SC entered into eternal rest on August 24, 2020. The relatives and friends of Leonard W. Piccirillo are invited to attend a Liturgy of the Word, 6:00 PM, Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at the James A. McAlister Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home....

Aug 23, 2020

John William Sullivan, 62,  husband of Inga McAlister Sullivan, of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020.

The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Sullivan are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 AM Monday, August 31, 2020, at Stella Maris Catholic Church. The Rite...

Aug 22, 2020

Richard Damien Heiterer, 82, of Charleston, SC entered into eternal rest on August 22, 2020. Dick, as he was known by family and friends, was the son of the late Richard Lynch Heiterer and Gertrude Hennessy Heiterer. He was born in Charleston on September 26, 1937 and was a graduate of Bishop England High School. At the time of...

Aug 21, 2020

Caroline Petrie Danowitz died peacefully on August 21, 2020 at the age of 100.

Born on April 28, 1920 on a farm in New Windsor, Illinois, Caroline grew up riding horses and caring for the land. At the age of 19, she followed her sister, Midge, to New York City where she worked as a secretary, gained...

Aug 20, 2020

Mrs. Virginia K. Sharp, 93, died on August 20, 2020, in Charleston, South Carolina, a victim of COVID-19. Virginia is survived by her children, Linden D. Sharp of Piqua, OH; Stuart R. Sharp of Greer, SC; Laura K. Sharp Babcock of Charleston, SC and Steven R. Sharp of Goose Creek, SC. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren...

Aug 20, 2020

“Cowboy” Ronald Hugh Maguire, Jr., 82, of Charleston, SC entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 20, 2020, a victim of Covid-19.

Ron was born February 10, 1938 to the late Marie Veronee and Ronald Hugh Maguire, Sr. A graduate of Bishop England High School, he joined the US Air Force upon graduation and served during the...