Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
James Patrick Williamson
December 3, 2019
James Patrick Williamson, 50, died on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, surrounded by family and loved ones in Mount Pleasant, SC.
James was born on October 2, 1969, in Columbia, SC to Charles and Eva (Mulliken) Williamson. He was a resident of Rock Hill, SC.
He is survived by his wife, Holly (Chastain) Williamson; three daughters,...
Francis Parker Clair
December 2, 2019
Francis Parker Clair, 83, widower of Artes Welcker Clair, entered into eternal rest on December 2, 2019. Â The relatives and friends of Mr. Francis P. Clair are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:30 AM, Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Dr, Charleston. Â The Rite of Committal...
Elizabeth Ashley Hildebidle
November 28, 2019
Elizabeth Ashley Waymire Hildebidle, 38, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on November 28, 2019. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, December 7, 2019, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will be private.
Elizabeth grew up in Northern Virginia where she graduated...
Clarence Eugene Cumbee
November 27, 2019
Clarence Eugene "Gene" Cumbee , 74, of James Island, passed away on November 27, 2019. The relatives and friends of Mr. Clarence Eugene Cumbee are invited to attend his Funeral Service 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at the Graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road, James Island. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM...
Elaine Ethel Power
November 25, 2019
Ethel Elaine Power, of Charleston wife of Stacy B. Power died at her residence on Monday, November 25, 2019. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Stacy B. Power are invited to attend her Funeral Service 12:00 PM Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 413 Geddes Avenue, Charleston. Interment will follow at Live Oak...
Ralph Lamar Miller
November 25, 2019
Ralph Lamar Miller passed Monday, November 25, 2019, at the age of 93 after a short illness. Â The relatives and friends of Ralph L. Miller are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 1:00 PM, Monday, December 2, 2019, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston. Â The burial will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Â The...
Frank S. Hanckel, Jr.
November 21, 2019
Frank S. Hanckel, Jr., 86, retired President and CEO of Coburg Dairy, Inc. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 21, 2019. The relatives and friends of Mr. And Mrs. Frank S. Hanckel, Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service 2:00 PM Sunday, November 24, 2019 at First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, 53 Meeting Street, Charleston. Interment will follow...
Joan Marie Conklin
November 21, 2019
Joan Hoppmann Conklin, 83, widow of John M. Conklin, entered into eternal rest on November 21, 2019. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon, Monday, November 25, 2019, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon between 4:00 and 6:00 PM...
Catherine Genevieve Eyer
November 8, 2019
Catherine G. Eyer, entered into eternal life on November 8, 2019.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 PM November 15, 2019, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 106 W Erie Ave, Folly Beach. The rosary will be recited at 1:40 PM. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The...
Harriet Molony Condon
November 7, 2019
Harriet Molony Condon, 93, widow of James Joseph Condon, Sr., entered into eternal rest on November 7, 2019.
She was the daughter of John Celestin Molony, Sr. and Frances Igoe Deal. Harriet was born in Charleston on November 12, 1925 and grew up on Savage Street. She graduated from Bishop England High School in 1942. She earned...
Tom Gold Spangler
November 6, 2019
Tom Gold Spangler, 96, widower of Earle Johnson Spangler, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans' Hospital.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Tom G. Spangler are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 3:30 PM, Monday, November 11, 2019, at the graveside, Carolina Memorial Park, with Military Honors. The family will receive...
Frank Odell Davis
November 3, 2019
Frank Odell Davis, Sr., 92, widower of Mary Frances Heaton Davis, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Frank O. Davis, Sr.,  are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at  John’s Island Presbyterian Church.  Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in the Churchyard.  The family...
Perry Anthony Garvin
November 1, 2019
Perry Anthony Garvin, 64, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 1, 2019, with his loving sister by his side and through the hearts and minds of his family & friends.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow...
Thomas Edwin Thornhill
October 28, 2019
Entered into eternal life on October 28, 2019, Thomas (Tommy) Edwin Thornhill of Charleston, South Carolina. He loved Grace Church Cathedral, Clemson University, our nation, his city of Charleston, and his family. He gave his life unselfishly in service to the honor of these. Mr. Thornhill was born on October 7, 1928, in Summerville, South Carolina, the son of...
James Moore Dovre
October 28, 2019
James (Jimmy) Thomas Moore Dovre, 87, of Mount Pleasant, SC, died Monday, October 28, 2019 at her home.
Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1:00 PM Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Stella Maris Catholic Church, 1204 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island. The Rite of Committal will be 11:00 AM Monday at Beaufort National Cemetery. The family...
Beverly Thompson Craven
October 27, 2019
Beverly Thompson Craven, 86, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered peacefully into eternal life on October 27, 2019, surrounded by her family and close friends. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery....
Dero Josephine Irwin
October 18, 2019
Dero Josephine Irwin, 95, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest October 18, 2019.
Her relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 25, 2019, at the graveside, Steep Bottom Baptist Churchyard, 2035 Steep Bottom Road, Estill SC.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity...
Jerry John Nuss
October 17, 2019
Captain Jerry John Nuss, United States Navy, Retired, died peacefully in the early morning of October 17, 2019.
The relatives and friends of Captain Jerry Nuss are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 1:00 PM, Wednesday October 23, 2019, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 95 Hasell Street, Charleston. Rite of Committal...
Carolyn Jones Hatcher
October 16, 2019
Carolyn Jones Hatcher, 74, entered into eternal rest October 16, 2019.
The relatives and friends of Carolyn J. Hatcher are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 3:00 PM, Monday October 21, 2019, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy., Charleston. Burial will be private at a later date. The family will receive friends one...
Nettie Lou Hampton Wells
October 13, 2019
Nettie Lou Hampton Wells, 87, widow of George Dewey Wells, Jr., entered into eternal rest on October 13, 2019.
The family will receive friends between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM, Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy., Charleston. Service and Burial will be private.
Nettie Lou was born...
