Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Lloyd Mclawhorn, Jr.
October 4, 2019
Lloyd 'Mac' McLawhorn, Jr. 93, widower of Agnes Mae McLawhorn and a Retired WWII Chief Boatswain’s Mate, entered into eternal rest on October 4, 2019, with his family by his side.
The relatives and friends of Lloyd McLawhorn, Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at the James A....
James Francis Mcmullen, Sr.
October 1, 2019
James F. "Jim" McMullen, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died a peaceful death on October 1, 2019, surrounded by his family and friends. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James F. McMullen, Sr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial to be Celebrated at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 4, 2019, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church,...
Rebecca Matthews Veeck
September 30, 2019
Rebecca Matthews Veeck, 27, passed away on September 30, 2019, in Charleston, South Carolina after a battle with Batten’s Disease. The daughter of Elizabeth T. Veeck and Michael Veeck and sister of William “Night Train” Veeck. Her passion was baseball. Or perhaps it was the incredible works of art she created. Or even her enthusiasm for horses. No, her true...
Tony Bennett
September 14, 2019
William Anthony “Tony” Bennett, 65, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, widower of Denise Romano Bennett entered into eternal rest Saturday, September 14, 2019. Tony lost a brief, but courageous fight to a progressive liver cancer. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 95 Hassell...
Msgt. Kibler M. "Jim" Durrett, Us Air Force (Ret.)
September 12, 2019
US Air Force MSgt( Ret.) Kibler M. 'Jim' Durrett, of Goose Creek, SC, widower of Janet Graham Durrett, entered into eternal rest on September 12, 2019 at 89 years of age. The relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 2:30 PM, Monday, September 23, 2019, at the graveside, Russellville Christian Churchyard, 1681 Hwy. 35, St....
Frances G. "Jerry" Cone
September 11, 2019
Frances “Jerry” Going Cone, widow of L. Richard Cone, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The relatives and friends of Frances G. Cone are invited to attend her Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...
Frances Jones Demille
September 8, 2019
Frances Jones DeMille, widow of Major Lynn V. DeMille, Jr. US Army (Ret.), passed away peacefully Sunday, September 8, 2019. The relatives and friends of Frances J. DeMille are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the graveside, French Huguenot Churchyard, 136 Church Street, Charleston. Guests are invited to gather inside of...
Gloria Regula Oliver
September 4, 2019
Gloria Elizabeth Regula Oliver, 92, of Charleston, widow of Anthony Calvin Oliver, Sr. died Wednesday, September 4,2019.
The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. Her Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, September 13, 2019, at the...
Margaret Canady Adkins
September 3, 2019
Margaret Roberta (Skippy) Canady Adkins, widow of Warren Y. Adkins, Jr. MD, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
The relatives and friends of Margaret C. Adkins are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 9, 2019, at Asbury-St. James United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The family...
Frances M. Maguire
August 31, 2019
Frances Ashton Moore Maguire, age 90, died on August 31, 2019 in Gainesville, Georgia. Daughter of Walter Allan Moore Jr. and Rachel Beatrice Brown Moore, both of Charleston, Mrs. Maguire was born on August 4, 1929, sister of Walter Allan Moore III. She was granddaughter of Walter Allan Moore Sr. and Abigail Morrison Lofton Moore, Samuel Claudius Brown and...
Joe Clair
August 31, 2019
On Saturday, August 31, 2019 Francis Joseph “Joe” Clair of West Ashley, Charleston, and beloved husband of Cheryl Henderson Clair, passed away at home at the age of 58. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Clair are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 12:30 PM at St....
Alta Whaley Sullivan
August 29, 2019
Alta Whaley Sullivan died in her home on August 29, 2019, from complications of Alzheimer's.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Sullivan III are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends between 4:00 and 6:00 PM...
Fred C. Wichmann
August 27, 2019
Fred C. Wichmann 89, husband of Joyce M. Wichmann, peacefully slipped the lines from his earthly mooring on the morning of August 27, 2019. Fred was born in the keeper's house at Cape Romain Lighthouse in McClellanville, SC on February 21, 1930, to the late Ruth Hazel Wyndham Wichmann and Captain Friedrich August Wichmann. He spent his early years...
Abe Joseph Clark, Jr.
August 23, 2019
Abe Joseph Clark, Jr., 88, husband of Rita Padgett Clark, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 23, 2019.
The family will receive friends between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Pinecrest Baptist Church, 1285 Ashley Hall Road, Charleston. His Funeral Service will begin at 12:00 Noon. Burial will follow at Live Oak...
Mark Franklin Wade
August 20, 2019
Mark Franklin Wade, 60, of Charleston, South Carolina, beloved son of Mrs. Charlene and Dr. Donald Franklin Wade, went peacefully to be with our Lord on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. The relatives and friends of Mark Franklin Wade are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday, August 26, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695...
Eunice Mae Ragland
August 17, 2019
Eunice Easterling Ragland, 90, died at her home surrounded by family on Saturday, August 17, 2019. The relatives and friends of Eunice Easterling Ragland are invited to attend her Celebration of Life Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Charleston Baptist Church, 13 San Miguel Road, Charleston, SC 29407. The family will receive friends between 6:00 PM and...
Henry Kenny Altman
August 14, 2019
Henry Altman, 61, of Charleston, SC died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. The relatives and friends of Henry and Mary Altman are invited to attend his Funeral Service 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Bethany Cemetery, Cunnington Ave., Charleston....
Frank Mcnair Wooten Iii
August 12, 2019
Frank McNair Wooten III, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, died on Monday, August 12, 2019.
Frank was born in Charlotte, NC on November 15, 1935, the son of Phyllis Carrison Wooten and Frank McNair Wooten, Jr. Growing up in Camden, SC, Frank attended Camden High School, where he served as the captain of the football team. After high...
Doris Clary Lesesne
August 11, 2019
Doris Clary Lesesne of Mount Pleasant, the recently retired office manager for Dockside Association, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, August 11, 2019, with her family by her side at Roper Hospital Downtown.
The relatives and friends of Doris C. Lesesne are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 16,...
Maxwell Ross Griffith
August 9, 2019
Maxwell Ross Griffith died on August 9, 2019 after a brief illness, surrounded by family.
Ross was born in Charleston on November 9, 1955. He grew up in the city with the “Gadsden Street Gang”, and could always be seen on a bike or in a boat, accompanied by his sidekick and beloved dog Pepper. Ross attended...
