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

Aug 16, 2020

George Paul Gigis, 84, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal life Sunday, August 16, 2020. George was born November 12, 1935 in Fernandina, FL, a son of the late Harriet Lambrianos and Paul George Gigis. He moved to Charleston with his family at the age of six and graduated from Rivers High School in 1953. A graduate of The...

Aug 11, 2020

William “Frank” Graves of West Ashley entered into eternal life Tuesday, August 11, 2020, after a long period of health issues. He resided at Brookdale Assisted Living since 2016. Before that he resided at 1425 Birthwright St. starting in 1968.

Frank was born March 27, 1957 in Morehead City, NC.  He was the son of Retired Coast...

Aug 11, 2020

Douglas McGee Wakefield, Jr was born on December 8, 1945, in Iva, SC to Douglas McGee Wakefield Sr. and Marian Eugenia Wakefield. He went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Susan Wakefield; his children, Mary Wakefield and Douglas Wakefield III; his grandchildren, Orin Mcginnigle, Lucy Barnes, Violet Wakefield, Eli Wakefield,...

Aug 10, 2020

Edna Hughes Boswell, 92, widow of Arthur Louis Boswell, entered into eternal rest on August 10, 2020.

The relatives and friends of Edna H. Boswell are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 12:00 PM, Friday, August 14, 2020, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The burial will be private. The family will receive...

Aug 7, 2020

Robert Craig Schnitz, 75, passed peacefully at home August 7, 2020, with his wife and daughters at his side after a courageous 14 year battle with corticobasal degeneration, a rare neurodegenerative condition.

Mr. Schnitz was born in Evanston, Illinois, on April 21, 1945, the son of Louis and Violet Schnitz. He was a 1963 graduate of Evanston...

Aug 5, 2020

Maria Amalia T. McDonald, 77, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on August 5, 2020.

The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John C. McDonald are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 13, 2020, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Dr, Charleston.  The...

Aug 5, 2020

Jean Louise Craven, widow of William E. Craven III, died at Summerville Medical Center, on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The relatives and friends of Jean L. Craven, are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 7, 2020, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Interment will be private.  The family will receive friends...

Aug 4, 2020

Dominic Vivona of Mount Pleasant, SC and formerly of Miami, Florida, passed away on August 4, 2020 at the age of 88, due to complications from COVID19. He is survived by his loving wife, Helena McKay-Vivona, and his children Dominic Vivona, Jr (Debi), Pia Dobos (Scott), Marco Vivona (Lourdes) and Dario Vivona (Joseph), and his stepchildren Frederick McKay, Jr...

Jul 31, 2020

Ruby Inez Holmes Germroth, 87, widow of Howard G. Germroth, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 31, 2020. The relatives and friends of Ruby Inez Holmes Germroth are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 AM Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at the Catholic Church of the Nativity, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Celebrants will be...

Jul 26, 2020

Norma Lee Cannon Palms, the wife of former University of South Carolina President John M. Palms and a devoted contributor to educational, cultural, and church organizations throughout her life, died on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the Medical University of South Carolina. Mrs. Palms had recently been battling a number of illnesses, and her husband of 62 years was...

Jul 24, 2020

Mary "Kathy" Britzius passed away peacefully Friday, July 24, 2020, after a valiant battle with cancer. Kathy was born August 19, 1941, in Charleston, SC , a daughter of the late Mary Katherine Britzius and the late William Karl Britzius. She was a graduate of Bishop England High School . Kathy held many titles, but none of them as...

Jul 22, 2020

Thomas Barton 'Buddy' Brown, 93, of James Island, SC died of natural causes on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.

A Memorial Service will be announced by his nephew, The Honorable Timothy L. Brown, in the future.

Buddy was born June 22, 1927, in Charleston, SC. He was a son of Dr. William Wilson and Annabelle Davis...

Jul 21, 2020

After a long illness, Janet McKeel Whalen, compassionate wife, sister, aunt, friend and consummate teacher, passed peacefully at the age of 67 in the company of loved ones in her home of Charleston, SC. Jan is survived by her husband Barry, his sister Joann and her family, his brother Daniel and his family and her two brothers, John McKeel,...

Jul 20, 2020

Janice Stinson Conklin (Jan) entered into eternal rest on July 20, 2020. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Jan was born on May 18, 1929, in Atlanta, GA, daughter of the late James William Stinson and the late Mary Ruth Griffin Stinson. Jan graduated from Girls High School in Atlanta in 1947...

Jul 14, 2020

Charlene Wilson Wade, 83, of Charleston, South Carolina, beloved wife of 63 years to Donald Franklin Wade, MD, went peacefully to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. The relatives and friends of Dr. and Mrs. Donald Franklin Wade are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Friday, July 17, 2020 at St. Joseph's...

Jul 14, 2020

Daniel Joseph Leonard-a teacher to thousands, a mentor, friend, and role model to many, died July 14, 2020, at Summerville Community Hospice. He was 80.

Born March 3, 1940 in Waynesville, NC to Patrick Joseph and Coralie Bolton Leonard, Dan was a recognized expert in the field of music education, having taught and directed bands of all...

Jul 13, 2020

Richard Elliott Barham, 84, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest July 13, 2020. Dickie was born August 17, 1935 in Richmond, Virginia, son of Clifton Overton Barham and Catherine Elliott Barham. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School where he served as Senior Class President. Dickie graduated from the University of Virginia in 1958 where he was an...

Jul 13, 2020

Paul Richard Russell passed away peacefully Monday evening July 13, 2020, at Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC. He was born on April 21, 1928, in Charleroi, PA the son of Placid Paul and Wilhelmina Braunegg Russell.  He was a devout Christian, an Air Force veteran, a Robert Bosch employee and an avid volunteer for St. Francis Hospital in his...

Jul 12, 2020

Eileen Mary Kocon Evangelist, 91, widow of Colonel Joseph Anthony Evangelist, US Army (Ret.), departed to meet her maker on July 12, 2020. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island. The Rite of Committal will follow in the church columbarium. Eileen...

Jul 10, 2020

Christopher Gordon Ashbarry, of Charleston, SC, and formerly of Palmyra, NY, passed away peacefully the morning of July 10, 2020, after a short battle with aggressive cancer.

The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gordon Ashbarry are invited to attend his Visitation between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at the James...