Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
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...
Joseph Jenkins Gilchrist
August 7, 2019
Joseph Jenkins Gilchrist, 66, husband of Marion Thomas Gilchrist, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, August 7, 2019.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Gilchrist are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at St. Michael's Church. Interment will be at Magnolia Cemetery. A reception will follow at...
Michael Patrick Newman
August 6, 2019
Michael Patrick Newman, 41, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. He is survived by his father, John Michael Newman of Columbia, SC, and stepfather, Paul Jarvis of Charleston; brothers, Ryan Jarvis (Emily Jarvis) of Murfreesboro, TN, Aaron Newman of Pahoa, HI, and Christian Jarvis of Charleston; sisters, Kaitlin Brannon (Kelsey Brannon) of Moncks Corner, SC,...
Claudia Mae Sturcken
August 5, 2019
Claudia Mae Sweatman Sturcken entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 5, 2019.
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Claudia S. Sturcken are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Monday, August 12, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Wallenberg Blvd. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy...
Gloria Powers Morrill
August 1, 2019
Gloria Powers Morrill, 92, a loving mother and friend to all, died August 1, 2019, at Summit Place on Daniel Island surrounded by family.
The relatives and friends of Gloria P. Morrill are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 5, 2019, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The...
Benjamin Bailey, Jr.
July 22, 2019
Benjamin Bailey, Jr, 76, of Mount Pleasant, SC died peacefully at home on July 22, 2019. The relatives and friends of Benjamin Bailey, Jr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Stella Maris Catholic Church on Sullivan’s Island. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and...
Louis Bilardo
July 22, 2019
Louis Bilardo, 83, of Charleston, SC, widower of Mildred Effie Scott Bilardo, entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of July 22, 2019.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Louis Bilardo are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 10:30 AM, Saturday, August 10, 2019, at the graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery.
Louis was born April...
