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

Charles Espy Morris

Charles Espy Morris

March 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.)

Col. Joseph Anthony Evangelist, Us Army (Ret.)

March 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...

Brenda Gantt Kerr

Brenda Gantt Kerr

March 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...

Helen Anderson Pruitt

Helen Anderson Pruitt

March 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...

Sharon Clarey Donald

Sharon Clarey Donald

March 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...

Robert Ashley Pfaehler

Robert Ashley Pfaehler

March 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...

Margaret Loretta Sibbald

Margaret Loretta Sibbald

March 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.  ...

Philip Couturier Stender

Philip Couturier Stender

March 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...

Sheryl Ann Truesdell

Sheryl Ann Truesdell

March 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...

Mary Vernon Rogers

Mary Vernon Rogers

February 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...

Gil Game

Gil Game

February 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...

Susan Howard Koester

Susan Howard Koester

January 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...

Timothy Vincent Norton

Timothy Vincent Norton

January 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...

Kathleen Mccauley Slater

Kathleen Mccauley Slater

January 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...

Jack Norman West

Jack Norman West

January 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...

Margaret Inez Terrell Casbeer

Margaret Inez Terrell Casbeer

January 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...

Margaret Anne Smith

Margaret Anne Smith

January 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,...

Catherine Padgett Rogers

Catherine Padgett Rogers

January 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...

Joe C. Boxx

Joe C. Boxx

January 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....

John Francis Mclaughlin Iii

John Francis Mclaughlin Iii

January 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...

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