for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond. 

February 9, 2025

Valentine Joseph Lindsay, widower of Barbara Russell Lindsay, a cherished father, respected veteran, and beloved friend, peacefully passed away on February 9, 2025, at the age of 92. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite of Committal, with Military Honors,...

February 8, 2025

Jackie Hancock Salmonsen, 92, widow of Keith Salmonsen, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 8, 2025, in McCormick, SC. The relatives and friends of Jackie are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home (1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC). All are invited to visit with family...

February 8, 2025

Mary Frances Smith, 89, widow of Cecil "Smitty" Smith Sr, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 8, 2025, due to complications from Parkinson's disease.

The relatives and friends of Mary Frances and Cecil Smith are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the James A. McAlister...

February 8, 2025

David Condon Runey of Charleston, SC, husband of Desiree Hall Runey for 46 years and the father of three loving children, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, after a long illness.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 14, 2025, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Boulevard. The...

February 7, 2025

Helena Blanchard McKay Vivona, 86, widow of Fred S. McKay and Dominic A. Vivona, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, at her residence in Franke at Seaside in Mount Pleasant, SC. The relatives and friends of Helena are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM, Monday, February 17, 2025, in Grace Hall at Christ...

February 4, 2025

Kay Rusher Hall, 88, died Tuesday, February 4, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Kay was born March 9, 1936, in Wilmington, NC....

February 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Don Michael Clanton, Jr., a beloved son, brother, and friend, who left this world to be with Jesus on February 2, 2025, in Charleston, South Carolina. Born on February 25, 1980, Michael lived his life with joy, compassion, and an unwavering devotion to his family.

A...

January 25, 2025

Michael Downey Givan, Sr., 71, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Charleston, South Carolina. Born on March 20, 1953, in Charlotte, NC, Michael was a proud graduate of The Citadel, and dedicated over 50 years of his life to building a successful career in Charleston.

Michael's Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, February...

January 24, 2025

Sister Mary Stella Maris Craven, a Sister of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, died on January 24, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 PM Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church...

January 23, 2025

Kathryn "Kay" Audley, born on October 21, 1946, in Bamberg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully in Reading, Massachusetts, on January 23, 2025, at the age of 78. She was the beloved daughter of R. Mendell and Kathryn Whittle Jones (Charleston, SC) and the youngest of four sisters.

As a child, Kay's family moved to Edgewater Park in...

January 20, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Julia Michel Dyer, 80, of Charleston, SC, who passed away on January 20, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM Friday, January 31, 2025 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family...

January 5, 2025

Robert Cody Lenhardt, Jr. (50), husband of Leslie Stidham Lenhardt, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025 after a valiant battle with ALS. He was blessed to be surrounded by his immediate family in their loving home.

Cody was born in Charlotte, North Carolina to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cody Lenhardt (Mary Ellen), both longtime...

December 30, 2024

Carolyn A. Berry, 81, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 30, 2024, embraced by the love of her family and friends, both near and far.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 6, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite of...

December 28, 2024

Katherine Ann Williams Pinner entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 28, 2024. Her Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home. (1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407). The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Kathy was born October 9, 1949 in Savannah, Georgia....

December 26, 2024

George Burton Alexander, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, January 3, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

December 24, 2024

Chrissy Ann Jager Helvey, 51, of Greenville, SC, passed away on Christmas Eve 2024, but it took death 10 years to catch her. A decade ago, after 6 years of puzzling symptoms, a specialist identified a rare, terminal condition, systemic scleroderma, and gave her a short time to live. But Chrissy never met a limit that she was not...

December 21, 2024

Joseph Maxwell Tezza, Jr. entered into eternal rest on December 21, 2024, at his childhood home on Sullivan’s Island, SC, with family at his side.

Joseph was the eldest son of Joseph Maxwell Tezza, Sr. and the late Shirley Barley Tezza. He was born on March 10, 1959, in Charleston, SC.

Joseph is survived by...

December 19, 2024

Betty Jean Knight, 96, widow of Jennings Bryan Knight, entered into eternal rest on December 19, 2024.

Her Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM, Monday, December 23, 2024, at the graveside, Riverview Memorial Park, 3715 Azalea Drive, N. Charleston. The family will receive friends between 12:00 and 1:00 PM, Monday at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home,...

December 18, 2024

Mr. Michael Joseph Diewald, 76, husband of Margaret "Peggy" Diewald, peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in the presence of his devoted wife, at Bon Secours - St. Francis Hospital after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Monday, December 23, 2024, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul...

December 18, 2024

Pattie Hartnett Michel, 56, beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend entered into eternal rest on December 18, 2024, after a brief, but hard fought battle with cancer.

The family will receive friends next Sunday, December 29, 2024, between 3:00 and 5:00 PM, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Her Funeral Service will...