Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Virginia Kling Sharp
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...
Ronald Hugh Maguire
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...
George Paul Gigis
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...
William Frank Graves
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...
Douglas Mcgee Wakefield, Jr.
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,...
Edna Hughes Boswell
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...
Robert Craig Schnitz
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...
Maria Amalia Mcdonald
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...
Jean Louise Craven
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...
Dominic Anthony Vivona
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...
Ruby Inez Germroth
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...
Norma Cannon Palms
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...
Kathy Britzius
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...
"Buddy" Thomas Barton Brown
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...
Janet Mckeel Whalen
July 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,...
Janice Stinson Conklin
July 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...
Charlene Wilson Wade
July 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...
Daniel J. Leonard
July 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...
Richard Elliott Barham
July 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...
Paul Richard Russell
July 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...
