Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Tommy Lewis Ward
January 7, 2019
Tommy Lewis Ward, Sr., died in his home January 7, 2018, with family at his side. The family will receive friends to celebrate his life between 2:00 and 5:00 PM, Saturday, January 12, 2019, at his Meggett home, 4762 Parishville Road.
Tommy was born August 8, 1943, in Miami, Florida to Thomas and Florita (Webster) Ward. Growing...
Marcus Dean Matthews
January 6, 2019
Marcus Dean Matthews, age 61, originally from Charleston, SC, went to be with Jesus on Sunday night, January 6, 2019. He chose to die at home in Greenwood, SC under the care of his wife, Robin-Sue. The relatives and friends of Marcus Dean Matthews are invited to attend his Funeral Service 2:00 PM Saturday, January 12, 2019, from the...
Linda Bell Jeffers
January 3, 2019
Linda Lee Bell Jeffers, resident of Charleston, formerly of Harleyville, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 in Charleston. The relatives and friends of Linda Jeffers are invited to attend her Funeral Service 2:30 PM Sunday January 6, 2019, at Bethel United Methodist Church, 1163 Beidler Forest Rd, Dorchester, SC. Burial will follow in the churchyard. The family will...
Ronald Fredrickson Yeager
December 29, 2018
Ronald Fredrickson Yeager, 62, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018. The relatives and friends of Mr. Ronald F. Yeager are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 1:00 PM Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston SC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Born...
Barbara Elizabeth Linder
December 27, 2018
Barbara Elizabeth Linder, 87, of Islandton, SC, entered into eternal rest Thursday, December 27, 2018. The relatives and friends of Barbara Linder are invited to attend her Memorial Service 2:00 PM Monday, December 31, 2018, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Barbara...
Marion Briggs Birt
December 23, 2018
Marion Briggs Birt, 98, of Charleston, SC, widower of Martha Bonnett Birt, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.
The relatives and friends of Mr. Marion B. Birt are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 1:00 PM Friday, December 28, 2018, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Burial...
Charles Roland Ott
December 23, 2018
Charles Roland Ott, 74, of Charleston, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018.
Charlie was born on July 20, 1944 in Charleston, SC, son of the late Samuel David and Mary Forsberg Ott.
He graduated from Bishop England High School and the Baptist College. Charlie’s US Postal Career spanned 37 years. Charlie is survived by...
Paul Kadlecik, Jr.
December 21, 2018
Paul Kadlecik, Jr., 89, husband of Renee Kassis Kadlecik entered into eternal rest on December 21, 2018. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kadlecik, Jr., are invited to attend his Memorial Mass at 11:00 AM Friday, December 28, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Paul...
Louis Pierre Shaw
December 21, 2018
Louis Pierre Shaw, 79, of Johns Island, husband of Margaret Louise Lyerly Shaw, died December 21, 2018. The relatives and friends of Louis Pierre Shaw are invited to attend his Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, January 3, 2019 at St. Michael's Church, Broad Street, Charleston. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the church's Kinloch Room....
Paul Anthony Smith
December 21, 2018
Paul Anthony Smith, 61, passed away peacefully in his home Friday, December 21, 2018. The relatives and friends of Paul Anthony Smith are invited to attend his Visitation between 5:00 and 7:00 PM Friday, January 4, 2019 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston.
Paul was born February 5, 1957, in Charleston, SC,...
Joan Roberta Stutler
December 14, 2018
The relatives and friends of Joan R. Stutler are invited to attend her Memorial Service at 2:00 PM Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth Street, Charleston SC. The family will receive friends at Hanahan Hall, following the memorial service. The burial will be at 1:00 PM Friday, December 21, 2018, at Beaufort National Cemetery. ....
Ruford Joseph Bolchoz
December 13, 2018
Ruford J. Bolchoz, Sr., 90, husband of Margaret Budds Bolchoz, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at his residence with his family by his side. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ruford J. Bolchoz are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at Christ our...
James Caswell Leard
December 11, 2018
James Caswell Leard, 78, of Charleston, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at his home. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Leard are invited to attend his funeral service at 2:00 PM, Monday December 17, 2018 at the James A. McAlister Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The burial, with...
Arthur Joye Jenkins, Jr.
December 10, 2018
Arthur Joye Jenkins, Jr., husband of Sarah Ann Hanckel Jenkins, died Monday evening, December 10, 2018, at his home. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Jenkins, Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 16, 2018, at the graveside, Trinity Episcopal Churchyard, 1589 Hwy. 174, Edisto Island. The family will...
Ronald Raymond Dewitt
December 5, 2018
Ronald Raymond DeWitt, 80, husband of Shirley Zacharias Burk-DeWitt, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. DeWitt are invited to attend his Liturgy 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 8, 2018, at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 1393 Miles Drive, Charleston. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery,...
Leroy Joseph Runey, Jr.
December 5, 2018
LeRoy Joseph Runey, Jr., 79, of Charleston, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. The relatives and friends of LeRoy Joseph Runey, Jr., are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 PM Monday, December 10, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy...
Frances June Moskos
December 2, 2018
Frances June Moskos, widow of Thomas Frank Figliorelli, Sr., Charles William McDermott, Sr. and George Jerry Moskos, died Sunday, December 2, 2018. The relatives and friends of June Moskos are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will be...
Louise Kennedy Miness
December 1, 2018
Martha Louise Kennedy Miness, 80, of Charleston, South Carolina, died peacefully after a long illness on December 1, 2018. Louise was born on April 22, 1938, in Guyton, Georgia. Louise was a very caring and giving person. She was a retired from her family dry cleaning business. She will be remembered by those who loved her as a fun-loving...
Sara Fields Parks
November 29, 2018
Sara Doris Fields Parks, 94, widow of Ralph Devon Parks, Sr., passed away in her sleep on November 29, 2018. The relatives and friends of Sara F. Parks are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 2:00 PM Sunday, December 2, 2018 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Burial will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens....
William Francis Maguire, Sr., M.D.
November 28, 2018
Dr. William Francis Maguire, Sr., M.D., 94, passed away on November 28, 2018, at Roper Hospital. The relatives and friends of Dr. and Mrs. William F. Maguire, Sr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 AM, Monday, December 3, 2018, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy...
