Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Jack Atwood White
Dec 19, 2019
Jack Atwood White, 86, of Johns Island, SC, died December 19, 2019. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Atwood White are invited to attend his Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, December 30, 2019 at Islands Presbyterian Church, 2827 Maybank Highway, Johns Island. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service....
Sheila Marie Page Grainger
Dec 18, 2019
Sheila Marie Grainger, formerly of Mt Pleasant, SC, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 18, 2019, following a two-year battle with cancer.
Sheila was born in Pontiac, MI, on October 28, 1954, the daughter of Edward and Sarah Page. A professional at all she attempted, she began her career in the insurance industry with Maccabees Mutual Insurance in...
Virginia Roye Bennett
Dec 13, 2019
Virginia Roye Bennett, 97, widow of Warren J. “Red” Bennett, Sr. entered eternal rest on Friday, December 13, 2019. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Virginia R. Bennett are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 19, 2019, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite...
Mark Hairfield
Dec 11, 2019
Jeffery Mark Hairfield, 64, husband of Patricia Ann Reynolds Hairfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
The family will receive friends between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. All other services will be private.
Mark is survived by his loving...
Lois Marie Ulichnie
Dec 6, 2019
On Friday, December 6, 2019, Lois Marie Coghe Ulichnie left to be with her family and friends in heaven. The relatives and friends of Lois Ulichnie are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Friday, December 13, 2019 at The Church of the Nativity, 1061 Folly Road on James Island. The Rite of Committal will follow...
Warren Joseph Bennett, Jr.
Dec 6, 2019
Warren Joseph “Joe” Bennett, Jr. entered eternal rest on Friday, December 6, 2019.
The family will receive friends between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the James A. McAlister Chapel at 1:00 PM Monday,...
James Patrick Williamson
Dec 3, 2019
James Patrick Williamson, 50, died on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, surrounded by family and loved ones in Mount Pleasant, SC.
James was born on October 2, 1969, in Columbia, SC to Charles and Eva (Mulliken) Williamson. He was a resident of Rock Hill, SC.
He is survived by his wife, Holly (Chastain) Williamson; three daughters,...
Francis Parker Clair
Dec 2, 2019
Francis Parker Clair, 83, widower of Artes Welcker Clair, entered into eternal rest on December 2, 2019. The relatives and friends of Mr. Francis P. Clair are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:30 AM, Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Dr, Charleston. The Rite of Committal...
Elizabeth Ashley Hildebidle
Nov 28, 2019
Elizabeth Ashley Waymire Hildebidle, 38, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on November 28, 2019. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, December 7, 2019, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will be private.
Elizabeth grew up in Northern Virginia where she graduated...
Clarence Eugene Cumbee
Nov 27, 2019
Clarence Eugene "Gene" Cumbee , 74, of James Island, passed away on November 27, 2019. The relatives and friends of Mr. Clarence Eugene Cumbee are invited to attend his Funeral Service 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at the Graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road, James Island. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM...
Elaine Ethel Power
Nov 25, 2019
Ethel Elaine Power, of Charleston wife of Stacy B. Power died at her residence on Monday, November 25, 2019. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Stacy B. Power are invited to attend her Funeral Service 12:00 PM Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 413 Geddes Avenue, Charleston. Interment will follow at Live Oak...
Ralph Lamar Miller
Nov 25, 2019
Ralph Lamar Miller passed Monday, November 25, 2019, at the age of 93 after a short illness. The relatives and friends of Ralph L. Miller are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 1:00 PM, Monday, December 2, 2019, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston. The burial will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The...
Frank S. Hanckel, Jr.
Nov 21, 2019
Frank S. Hanckel, Jr., 86, retired President and CEO of Coburg Dairy, Inc. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 21, 2019. The relatives and friends of Mr. And Mrs. Frank S. Hanckel, Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service 2:00 PM Sunday, November 24, 2019 at First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, 53 Meeting Street, Charleston. Interment will follow...
Joan Marie Conklin
Nov 21, 2019
Joan Hoppmann Conklin, 83, widow of John M. Conklin, entered into eternal rest on November 21, 2019. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon, Monday, November 25, 2019, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon between 4:00 and 6:00 PM...
Catherine Genevieve Eyer
Nov 8, 2019
Catherine G. Eyer, entered into eternal life on November 8, 2019.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 PM November 15, 2019, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 106 W Erie Ave, Folly Beach. The rosary will be recited at 1:40 PM. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The...
Harriet Molony Condon
Nov 7, 2019
Harriet Molony Condon, 93, widow of James Joseph Condon, Sr., entered into eternal rest on November 7, 2019.
She was the daughter of John Celestin Molony, Sr. and Frances Igoe Deal. Harriet was born in Charleston on November 12, 1925 and grew up on Savage Street. She graduated from Bishop England High School in 1942. She earned...
Tom Gold Spangler
Nov 6, 2019
Tom Gold Spangler, 96, widower of Earle Johnson Spangler, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans' Hospital.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Tom G. Spangler are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 3:30 PM, Monday, November 11, 2019, at the graveside, Carolina Memorial Park, with Military Honors. The family will receive...
Frank Odell Davis
Nov 3, 2019
Frank Odell Davis, Sr., 92, widower of Mary Frances Heaton Davis, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Frank O. Davis, Sr., are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at John’s Island Presbyterian Church. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in the Churchyard. The family...
Perry Anthony Garvin
Nov 1, 2019
Perry Anthony Garvin, 64, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 1, 2019, with his loving sister by his side and through the hearts and minds of his family & friends.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow...
Thomas Edwin Thornhill
Oct 28, 2019
Entered into eternal life on October 28, 2019, Thomas (Tommy) Edwin Thornhill of Charleston, South Carolina. He loved Grace Church Cathedral, Clemson University, our nation, his city of Charleston, and his family. He gave his life unselfishly in service to the honor of these. Mr. Thornhill was born on October 7, 1928, in Summerville, South Carolina, the son of...
