Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
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. Â 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. Â 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. Â 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...
Reba Breland Mcfadden
July 21, 2019
Reba B. McFadden, 86, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The relatives and friends of Reba B. McFadden are invited to attend her Funeral Service 7:00 PM Friday, July 26, 2019 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 16147 Low Country Hwy., Ruffin, SC. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to...
Virginia Lynn Booth
July 14, 2019
Virginia McDonnell Booth, 72, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019. She will be greatly missed every day by her devoted husband of 48 years, Jim; daughters, Tracey Booth Tennant (Jonathan) and Diana Lynn Booth; sister, Linda Danna (Emil) of Hammond, LA; and her grandchildren, Virginia Anne Tennant and Whitmarsh Tennant, of St. Simons Island, GA. She was predeceased in...
Michael Clifford Sherrod
July 10, 2019
Michael Clifford Sherrod, beloved husband of Sue Sherrod, entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 10, 2019. He was a proud and devoted husband and father who will be deeply missed by his family and friends for his humor, kindness, and likeable personality. He enjoyed his job, Clemson football, and jamming to classic rock.
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James Matthews Mcgrane
July 10, 2019
James Matthews McGrane, 70, of Seabrook Island, husband of Jeannine Becker McGrane, entered into eternal rest on July 10, 2019.
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James Matthews McGrane are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy...
Carolyn S. King
July 2, 2019
Carolyn Smith King, wife of William W. King, Jr., passed away peacefully on the evening of July 2, 2019, with her family by her side. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William W. King, Jr. are invited to attend her Funeral Service 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St., Charleston. A...
Walker Mazzell
July 1, 2019
Walker Mazzell, 92, of Charleston, widower of Patricia Phillips Mazzell, entered into eternal rest on July 1, 2019.
The relatives and friends of Walker Mazzell are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Monday, July 8, 2019, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1695 Wallenberg Blvd, Charleston. Â The Rite of Committal...
Joshua Graham Murdock
June 29, 2019
Joshua Graham Murdock was born in Watertown, New York on April 12, 1979. He passed from this world on June 29, 2019, having recently celebrated his 40 birthday.
Josh worked as a self-employed house painter. He has been active for 20 years in the music community in Charleston, South Carolina, his home of 40 years. Josh played...
Anne Condon Kingsley
June 25, 2019
Anne Condon Kingsley, 88, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2019.
The relatives and friends of Anne C. Kingsley are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 AM Monday, July 1, 2019, at Blessed Sacrament Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will...
Stephen Edward Proctor
June 12, 2019
Stephen Edward Proctor, 74, of Charleston, SC entered into eternal rest on June 12, 2019. The relatives and friends of Stephen E. Proctor are invited to attend his Graveside Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 17, 2019, at Johns Island Presbyterian Churchyard. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, Sunday at the James A. McAlister...
Mavis Phillips Barrett
June 11, 2019
Mavis Barrett, 94, died peacefully at her Charleston residence June 11, 2019. Mavis Phillips Barrett, who was a resident of Charleston on and off for 75 years, was born in Emerson, Arkansas, on May 26, 1925, the third of four children born to Otis Phillips and Cordie Hartsell Phillips. On December 19, 1944, she married Charlestonian James Lamb Perry,...
Shirley Lee Reinhardt
June 3, 2019
Shirley Lee Reinhardt, 84, of Charleston, SC, died Monday, June 3, 2019. She was born to the late Theron and Myrle Wright on July 8, 1934, in Charleston, IL. She grew up in Charleston and graduated from Charleston High School, where she was a drum majorette. Shirley lived the military life in various places around the world with her...
Ann Tracy Abess, Rn
May 31, 2019
ANN TRACY ABESS, RN Ann Tracy Abess, 73, a Registered Nurse and wife of John F. Abess, M.D. of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Friday May 31, 2019. Relatives and friends of Dr. John and Ann Tracy Abess are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated by Msgr. Charles Rowland at 10:00 AM,...
Raymond Augustus Knight
May 28, 2019
Raymond Augustus Knight Jr., 85, of Charleston, SC, retired owner of Raymond Knight, Jr. Real Estate and husband of Brenda Downer Knight, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, May 28, 2019. At this time no services are planned.
Raymond was born June 27, 1933 in Charleston, SC, the son of the late Alice Hiott and Raymond Augustus Knight,...
Harold J. Cluka
May 27, 2019
Harold J. Cluka, 83, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on May 27, 2019.
The relatives and friends of Harold J. Cluka are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial to be Celebrated at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 10, 2019, at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 106 W. Erie Ave., Folly Beach, SC 29439. Â The...