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Robert Keith Reeder

Robert Keith Reeder

February 20, 2019

Robert Keith Reeder, 56, of Charleston, SC, formerly of Sarasota, Florida, departed this life on February 20, 2019. Born in New Orleans, LA, Bobby grew up in Sarasota. After graduating from Prew Academy, he earned both his BS and MS degrees in horticultural sciences from...

Joyce King Pulkinen

Joyce King Pulkinen

February 18, 2019

Joyce Catherine King Pearson Pulkinen, died peacefully in Bluffton, SC on February 18, 2019.

Joyce was born in Charleston, SC on August 12, 1929 to Roy Markley King and Catherine Cabell King. She graduated from Memminger High School, was a cheerleader for the High School of Charleston, and attended Winthrop College. Joyce was a devout follower of...

Veda L. Mcmillan

Veda L. Mcmillan

February 18, 2019

Veda L. McMillan, 91, widow of Robert E. McMillan of James Island, SC, died Sunday, February 18, 2019. The relatives and friends of Veda L. McMillan are invited to attend her Visitation between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway.

A native of Cypress, FL,...

Alma D. Jellico

Alma D. Jellico

February 14, 2019

Alma Davis Jellico, 89, homemaker and widow of the late William Joseph Jellico, entered into eternal rest Thursday, February 14, 2019. The relatives and friends of Alma D. Jellico are invited to attend her Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Rev. Melinda Jones of Advent Lutheran Church will...

Dennis John Ulichnie

Dennis John Ulichnie

February 14, 2019

A devoted and loving husband and father, was called home after a sudden illness on February 14, 2019.  John was born in Pahokee, Florida on May 26, 1965, to Gladus Louise Fertic and Dennis Paul Ulichnie. He was raised on James Island by his loving Aunt and Uncle, Lois and Lisle Ulichnie.  He graduated from Fort Johnson High...

Margaret Thrower Matson

Margaret Thrower Matson

February 8, 2019

Margaret Thrower Matson, age 81 of Charleston, left this world on February 8, 2019 to join family and friends in the eternal kingdom of our Savior Jesus Christ. The relatives and friends of Margaret Thrower Matson are invited to attend her Liturgy of the Word 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah...

Gloria Elizabeth Masche

Gloria Elizabeth Masche

February 7, 2019

Gloria Elizabeth Sharp Masche, 86, of James Island, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 7, 2019. The relatives and friends of Gloria Elizabeth Sharp Masche are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, James Island. Father S. Thomas Kingsley will celebrate the Mass, with...

William Orval Hartman

William Orval Hartman

February 6, 2019

Mr. William Orval Hartman, 97, a retired Missile Inspector, US Navy veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, and widower of Winifred Friend Hartman and Ellaree Hornsby Hartman, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

The relatives and friends of William Orval Hartman are invited to attend his Funeral Service 11:00 AM...

William James Thrower

William James Thrower

February 2, 2019

William (Bill) James Thrower, 56, of Charleston, husband of Cynthia (Cindie) Pettersen Thrower, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 2, 2019. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Thrower are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 7, 2019, at First Baptist Church, 61 Church Street. Interment will be private. Bill...

Mary Linda Walters

Mary Linda Walters

January 31, 2019

Mary Linda Walters, 60, of North Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on January 31, 2019. The relatives and friends of Mary L. Walters are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 10:30 AM, Thursday, February 7, 2019, at the graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery.

Richard Alfred Vogel

Richard Alfred Vogel

January 29, 2019

Richard Alfred Vogel, 85, husband of Helga Kate Vogel, of Charleston, SC, died peacefully at home on January 29, 2019, from complications due to Parkinson’s Disease. Richard Vogel was born September 15, 1933, in Newark, New Jersey, son of Hans Jakob Vogel and Maria Cecilia Vogel. He graduated from high school, The Norwich Free Academy, in Norwich, CT, attended...

Joan Anne Korniewicz

Joan Anne Korniewicz

January 25, 2019

Joan Anne Parslow Korniewicz, age 90, died on January 25th, 2019 in Charleston, SC. Friends and family are invited to celebrate participate in a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, SC 12:00 PM Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Interment will be held at Long Island National Cemetery at a later date....

Scott Martin Deluca

Scott Martin Deluca

January 24, 2019

Scott M. DeLuca of Charleston, SC, formerly of Saddle Brooke, NJ, husband of Carol DeLuca and father to Nikki DeLuca-Gartner and Anthony DeLuca, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019, in Roper St. Francis Hospital. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Scott DeLuca are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, January 30,...

David Allen Bazemore

David Allen Bazemore

January 21, 2019

David Allen Bazemore, 73, beloved husband of Betty Louise Ward Bazemore entered into eternal rest on January 21, 2019. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. David A. Bazemore are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 25, 2019, at the graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery. David was born May 19, 1945 in Savannah, GA,...

Dustin Christopher Moss

Dustin Christopher Moss

January 20, 2019

Dustin Christopher Moss, 35, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Sunday, January 20, 2019. The relatives and friends of Dustin C. Moss are invited to attend his Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Chapel of the Holy Cross, 901 Orange Grove Road, Charleston.

Dustin was born July 8, 1983 in Charleston, the...

Clarkie Miller Grant

Clarkie Miller Grant

January 17, 2019

Clarkie Miller Grant, age 94, widow of John R. Grant, Jr., died on January 17, 2019.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Greenville. Following the service, a reception will be held at Cherrydale House, Furman University.

Clarkie was born in Greenville, SC on...

John Derever Cox Iii

John Derever Cox Iii

January 14, 2019

Obituary to be posted later. . .

Susan Egenia Smith

Susan Egenia Smith

January 13, 2019

Susan Egenia Smith, 79, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest January 13, 2019, at her residence. The relatives and friends of Susan E. Smith are invited to attend her Memorial Service 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston SC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Rosemary Molony Holst

Rosemary Molony Holst

January 10, 2019

Rosemary Molony Holst, 91, widow of Louis Leroy Holst, entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2019. The relatives and friends of Rosemary M. Holst are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial to be Celebrated at 11:00 AM, Monday, January 14, 2019, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at...

John Brian Flathmann

John Brian Flathmann

January 7, 2019

John Brian Flathmann, 44, of Charleston, the husband of Jennifer Fox, and a Computer & Mobile Phone Repair Technician with CPR Cell Phone Repair Technician, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was born in Charleston on November 28, 1974, the son of Johnny F. and Doris Varn Flathmann. After graduating from James Island High school,...

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