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

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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,...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...