Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Mary Crosby
October 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
October 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...
Jeanne Simons Pitcher
September 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...
Walter John Rogala
September 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...
C. Emmett Santos
September 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...
Ernest Joseph Berger
September 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...
Raymond Michael Rowland
September 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....
Shirley Rowland Hickman
September 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...
Ann Henebery Miller
September 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,...
Alicia Jane Zourdos
September 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...
Brenda Joyce Kennerty
September 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...
Pauline Slota Bissey
September 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...
Frances E. "Julie" Scaffe Gilg
September 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,...
Anthony Joseph Matson, Jr.
September 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...
Joann Howell Mcinnis
September 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...
Larry Sexton
September 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...
Leonard Walter Piccirillo
August 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....
John William Sullivan
August 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...
Richard Damien Heiterer
August 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...
Caroline Petrie Danowitz
August 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...
