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Harold Jack Beylotte, Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

James Michael Hill

James Michael Hill

April 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

Pauline Culbertson Seawright

April 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

Jewell Theresa Del Mas

April 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

John Q Passare - 2

April 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

Linda Duross Becher

March 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

Alice Degnan Bolchoz

March 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

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...

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