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

Mar 19, 2020

On March 19, 2020, Brenda Gantt Kerr completed her Victory Lap and passed from our family into Heaven. At 71, on the first day of Spring, she passed peacefully sleeping in her Johns Island, SC home, with her loving husband, Richard H. Kerr, at her side. She will be dearly missed by her husband Richard, and their parish members...

Mar 18, 2020

Helen Anderson Pruitt, wife of Dr A. Bert Pruitt, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

She was born April 11, 1936, in Anderson, SC, daughter of Helen Frances Anderson and Johnson Ira Harrelson. She attended Hanna Girls High School in Anderson, later graduating from the University of South Carolina, with a BA in Education. For two...

Mar 16, 2020

Sharon Lee Clarey Donald, 82, died peacefully at home Monday, March 16, 2020.  The relatives and friends of Sharon C. Donald are invited to attend her Memorial Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.

She was born March...

Mar 13, 2020

Robert Ashley Pfaehler, 90, widower of Geraldine Z. Workman Pfaehler entered into eternal rest on March 13, 2020. The relatives and friends of Mr. Robert A. Pfaehler are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy.  Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery.  The family will...

Mar 10, 2020

Margaret Loretta Moore Sibbald, 89, widow of Raymond James Sibbald, Jr., entered to eternal rest on March 10, 2020.   The relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Saturday March 14, 2020, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, James Island.  ...

Mar 8, 2020

'So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.' Matt 20:16. Philip Couturier Stender, age 63 years, entered into eternal rest on March 8, 2020.  He was born on January 16, 1957, in Charleston, South Carolina, the youngest of five children to the late Herbert Roland Stender, Jr. and Mary Ann...

Mar 2, 2020

Sheryl Ann Truesdell, 61, wife of Scott Arthur Truesdell and retired Ministry Director for SonShine Oaks Retreat, of Wadmalaw Island, SC, and Maranatha Christian Center, of Arvada, CO departed this world and entered the throne room of her Heavenly Father Monday, March 02, 2020.

Sheryl was born on January 9, 1959 in South Gate, CA, a daughter...

Feb 25, 2020

Mary Vernon Clary Rogers, 83, died Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

Mrs. Rogers was born in Gaffney, SC on January 25, 1937, a daughter of Miles Vernon Clary and Mae Anthony Clary. She attended the University of South Carolina and had a career in business administration and homemaking. She was a member and frequent greeter at St. Philip’s...

Feb 21, 2020

John Gilmore Game, 'Gil', passed on Friday, February 21, 2020 at his home in Charleston, SC at the age of 76. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Gilmore Game are invited to attend his Funeral Service 11:00 Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston. The family will receive friends...

Jan 30, 2020

Susan Howard Koester, 79, wife of Archie Bernard Koester III, entered into eternal rest on January 29, 2020.

The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs Archie B. Koester III are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 6, 2020, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston. The family will...

Jan 26, 2020

Timothy Vincent Norton, 58, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 26, 2020.  The relatives and friends of Timothy V. Norton are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 6:00 PM, Friday, January 31, 2020, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston.  The family will receive friends between 4:00 and 6:00 PM Friday at the funeral...

Jan 20, 2020

Kathleen Owens McCauley Slater passed into eternal rest January 20, 2020.  The relatives and friends of Kathleen Owens McCauley Slater are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Monday, March 9, 2020, at the graveside, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends between 2:00 and 5:00 PM Sunday afternoon at the James A. McAlister Funeral...

Jan 20, 2020

Jack Norman West, 83, of James Island, SC, went to be with his Lord and Savior January 20, 2020.

Jack was born October 18, 1936 in Lyman, SC. He graduated from the University of SC and was a career Manufacturers representative with American Can Co./James River Corp.

Jack is survived by his wife of 58...

Jan 19, 2020

Margaret (Peggy) Terrell Casbeer, 84, beloved mother and wife of Lawrence Everett Casbeer, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2020.

The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Casbeer are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Essex Village Church of Christ, 736 Savage Rd, Charleston.  The burial...

Jan 16, 2020

Margaret Anne Smith, 92, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Thursday, January 16, 2020. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Horace C. 'Buddy' Smith are invited to attend her Funeral Service 10:00 AM Monday, January 20, 2020 at Holy Spirit Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3075 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston. Interment will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens,...

Jan 13, 2020

Catherine Padgett Rogers, 85, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Monday, January 13, 2020. The relatives and friends of Catherine Padgett Rogers are invited to attend her funeral service 12:00 PM Monday, January 20, 2020 at Pinecrest Baptist Church, 1285 Ashley Hall Road, Charleston. Interment at Live Oak Memorial Gardens will be private. The family will receive friends...

Jan 1, 2020

Joseph Carter Boxx, 63, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 1, 2020. The relatives and friends of Joseph C. Boxx are invited to attend his Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island....

Jan 1, 2020

It is great sorrow to announce that John Francis McLaughlin III, 64, of Hanahan, SC, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, January 01, 2020. The relatives and friends of John Francis McLaughlin III are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 888 King Street, Charleston. The Rite of...

Dec 25, 2019

Olivia Joan Pace, 93, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, December 25, 2019. The relatives and friends of Olivia Joan Pace are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Monday, January 6, 2020 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604...

Dec 19, 2019

On December 19, 2019, George Philp Ramsay, Jr., loving brother, uncle and friend passed away. He was 58. George was born on April 2, 1961, with Down Syndrome. His parents, Mary Loretto Croghan Ramsay and George Philp Ramsay, were advised to leave him in the hospital as he would be a tremendous burden to their family and never be...