Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Ann Henrietta Clark
June 3, 2020
Ann H. Clark, 91 of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on June 3rd, 2020. The relatives and friends of Ann H. Clark are invited to attend her Funeral Service 1:00 PM Friday, June 5, 2020 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Interment will follow at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery on McCants Drive...
Mildred Fogle Nute
June 2, 2020
Mildred Fogle Nute, 94, of Charleston, widow of James Wilsey Nute, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
The relatives and friends of Mildred F. Nute are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 10:30 AM, Friday, June 5, 2020, at the graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mildred was born June 1, 1926, in...
John Allen Cordray
May 26, 2020
John Allen Cordray, 97, of James Island, SC, beloved widower of Minnie Plummer Cordray left us for his heavenly life on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. John, known as Johnny by his family, was born in Charleston and grew up downtown attending St. Patrick’s Catholic School and graduated from Murray Vocational High School. Johnny was inducted into the Navy during...
Camden Justin Burriss
May 25, 2020
Camden Justin Burriss, 27, of Charleston SC, entered into eternal rest on May 25, 2020. He was born in Charleston on February 27, 1993, the son of Kira Burriss-Denardo and W. Patrick Queen. Camden loved his family and friends more than anything. He was considered the favorite cousin as it didn’t matter the age or how close of a relationship...
Theodore Hamlin Pettersen, Jr.
May 24, 2020
Theodore Hamlin 'Teddy' Pettersen, Jr., 85, husband of Sandra Prince Pettersen, of Charleston, SC passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. They shared 57 years together.
Teddy was born in Charleston, SC, on March 2, 1935. He was the son of Theodore Hamlin Pettersen, Sr. and Rosina Droze Pettersen. He graduated from Charleston High School in 1953...
Bill Reed
May 24, 2020
William Earl “Bill” Reed, P.E., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 24, 2020. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Reed are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 1:30 PM, Friday, May 29, 2020, which will be celebrated by the Rev. S. Thomas Kingsley at the Church of Nativity, 1061 Folly Rd, Charleston. ...
Joan Marie Hogan
May 22, 2020
Joan Marie Hogan, wife of Michael Francis Hogan, entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2020. The family will receive friends on Tuesday May 26, 2020 between 12:00 PM and 1:45 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island.
Joan Marie Hogan...
Phyllis Murray Allen
May 20, 2020
Phyllis Murray Allen, 89, widow of George Bowman Allen, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Mount Pleasant Manor Nursing Home.
Phyllis was born on January 29, 1931, in Charleston, SC. She was a daughter of the late Margaret Whelply and Jasper Carlisle Murray. She had wonderful memories of growing up in downtown Charleston and was...
Dorothy Smith Mcguckin
May 13, 2020
Dorothy S. McGuckin ,87, passed away peacefully at her home on May 13, 2020. A private graveside service will be held at Old St. Andrew's Church at a future date to be announced. Dorothy was born January 30, 1933, in Cades, SC, to the late Laurice and Nell Smith . She graduated from Lake City High School and went...
Ada Hicks Howell
May 12, 2020
Ada Mae Hicks Howell died May 12, 2020. A private burial will be held at Beaufort National Cemetery.
Ada was born in Monroe, LA, on August 30, 1936. She lived in Charleston, SC, for the past 46 years, and was the Director of Admissions at Johnson & Wales University for 14 years. In addition to being a...
Harold Eustace Igoe, Jr.
May 12, 2020
Harold E. Igoe, Jr. died on May 12, 2020, at the age of 83 in Charleston, SC. Known by all as “Skipper”, he is celebrated as a man of adventure, scholarly pursuits, eccentricity, and, to his family, a father and grandfather who provided a wonderful life, feared nothing, and was always true to himself. Skipper was born in Charleston...
Richard Jerome Kunzig
May 6, 2020
Richard Jerome Kunzig, 78, of Charleston, SC, died May 6, 2020.
Arrangements to be announced at a later date.
Russell William Mclaughlin
May 5, 2020
Entered into eternal rest on May 5, 2020, Russell William McLaughlin, 19, of Charleston, SC.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Monday, May 11, 2020, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Seating will be limited due to social distancing requirements. The service will...
Edward L. Hogan
May 3, 2020
Edward L Hogan, MD, the former chairman of the neurology department at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), died on Sunday at the age of 87. The cause was complications related to cancer. A physician, scientist, teacher and mentor known for being both a scholar and a gentleman, Hogan enjoyed a career spanning five decades. He published more...
Harold Jack Beylotte, Sr.
April 28, 2020
Harold “Gino” Beylotte, Sr., 89, was born on February 8, 1931 in Charleston, SC to the late Frank and Bernice Beylotte. Harold passed away peacefully on April 28, 2020, in Charleston surrounded by his family. He was raised in the Catholic Orphanage on Queen Street from four years of age. He graduated from Lower Richland High School. Harold was...
Anthony Joseph Meyer
April 25, 2020
Anthony (“Tony”) Joseph Meyer was born on April 5, 1929, in Charleston, SC to Mary Agnes Nolan and Herman George Meyer. Tony passed away peacefully on April 25, 2020, in Charleston, surrounded by his loving family.
Tony graduated from Bishop England High School in 1945, the College of Charleston in 1949, and earned his Master’s degree from...
Patricia Irene Rowe
April 24, 2020
Patricia S. (nee Sullivan) Rowe of Williamsville, NY, entered into eternal rest Friday, April 24, 2020; beloved wife of the late Robert, devoted mother of Mary (Ted) Carlson, Barbara Rowe (Peter Sowiski), David (Cheryl) Rowe, Paul (Patricia) Rowe, Kathleen (John) Malmborg, Stephen (Andrea) Rowe, Teresa (Tom) Blue, Frances (Randy) Santana, Irene (Michael) Walsh, Kevin (Michelle) Rowe, John (Linda) Rowe and...
Dorothy Bennett Maguire
April 23, 2020
Dorothy Bennett Maguire passed away peacefully at Roper Hospital on Thursday, April 23, 2020. She was the widow of Dr. William F. Maguire, Sr. with whom she had celebrated 70 years of devoted marriage. She is survived by her daughter, Susan E. Maguire and her son, Dr. William F. Maguire, Jr., both of Charleston.
Mrs. Maguire was...
Arnold Leroy Bennett
April 21, 2020
Arnold Leroy Bennett of James Island, devoted husband of 60 years to Irene Richards Bennett and loving father, passed away suddenly Tuesday morning, April 21, 2020.
He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a retired US Postal Service employee. Arnold always enjoyed the outdoors, boating, fishing, hunting, and was a talented photographer with...
John Francis Mclaughlin
April 20, 2020
Hollywood stunt diver John Francis “Big John” McLaughlin, Jr., best known for his extensive work in the 1965, James Bond classic “Thunderball,” died Monday, April 20, 2020, at the home of his daughter Yvonne in Charleston South Carolina. He was 93 and had been a resident of Fort Lauderdale for more than 40 years. He was born in Charleston,...
