Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
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.
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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
Apr 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,...
James Michael Hill
Apr 15, 2020
James Michael “Mike” Hill, 74, husband of Linda Nelson Hill, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, peacefully at his residence. The relatives and friends of Mike and Linda Hill are invited to attend his Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Bethany United Methodist Church, 1853 Maybank Highway on James Island. The family will receive friends one...
Pauline Culbertson Seawright
Apr 10, 2020
Pauline Culbertson Seawright, 102, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Good Friday, April 10, 2020, to be with her Lord. She was born on November 21, 1917 in Pottsboro, Texas to the late Thomas and Daisy Culbertson. She married Drefus E. Seawright on February 15, 1935 in Donalds, South Carolina and they moved to Charleston...
Jewell Theresa Del Mas
Apr 1, 2020
Jewell Theresa del Mas, wife of Claude R. del Mas, entered into eternal rest on April 1, 2020.
Jewell was born April 13, 1932, to Robert and Ida Mae Charpentier in Centerville, MN. She was the oldest child of eight and grew up in Hugo , MN where she met her husband of 65 years, Claude. Jewell...
John Q Passare - 2
Apr 1, 2020
----------------- Celebrating the remarkable life of John Q Passare Veteran, who was born on April 29, 1920, in Abilene, TX, and sadly left us on April 1, 2020, due to natural causes. John, a devoted husband to his wife Eve Smith, loving father to Sarah and Doug Smith, and cherished grandfather to eight grandchildren, will forever be remembered for his...
Linda Duross Becher
Mar 27, 2020
Linda DuRoss Becher, 63, of Charleston passed away on March 27, 2020. She was generous, vivacious, and brave.
Linda was born on May 30, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Lawrence R. DuRoss and Helen Karman DuRoss. She received a BA in economics and marketing from the University of Michigan, where she was a member of...
Alice Degnan Bolchoz
Mar 25, 2020
Alice Degnan Bolchoz, widow of Laurence S. Bolchoz, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.
The daughter of Alice Baker Degnan and John William Degnan, Alice was born on...
Charles Espy Morris
Mar 23, 2020
Charles Espy Morris, 72, husband of Sela Dale Bilton Morris, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 23, 2020.
Charles graduated from Murray Vocational High School In 1967, and served two years in the US Army in Okinawa. He was a retired master carpenter and restored old homes in Charleston. He was predeceased by his mother, Rhoda...
Col. Joseph Anthony Evangelist, Us Army (Ret.)
Mar 21, 2020
Colonel Joseph Anthony Evangelist, US Army (Ret.), 86, husband of Eileen Mary Kocon Evangelist, departed to meet his maker on March 21, 2020.
His 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...