Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Chrissy Jager Helvey
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...
Joseph Maxwell Tezza, Jr.
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...
Betty Jean Knight
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,...
Michael Joseph Diewald
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...
Pattie Hartnett Michel
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...
James Henry Mccord
December 17, 2024
James Henry McCord passed peacefully Tuesday, December 17, 2024 doing what he loved, watching and waiting for the redfish to show up in the incoming tide. May we all be so lucky when it’s our time to go. Jim was born in Greenwood, SC on March 5, 1943 to Elizabeth and Hugh McCord. He attended Clemson University, graduated from...
George Francis Buero
December 15, 2024
George Francis Buero, 88, of Charleston, SC, passed Sunday, December 15, 2024, in the presence of his loving family.
George was born October 31, 1936, in Charleston, South Carolina, a son of the late Stella Mary Sirisky and George ("Mike") Joseph Buero. He is survived by his children, Michael Buero and Carmen Buero Conley, and his surviving...
Marilyn Manning Williams
December 9, 2024
Marilyn Manning Williams, 84, of Charleston, SC, widow of Milton Adam Williams, entered into eternal rest on December 9, 2024.
Her Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Inurnment will follow at Saint Joseph Columbarium, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Boulevard, Charleston.
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Betty Ann Welch Huggins
December 5, 2024
Betty Ann Welch Huggins, 90, of Hollywood, SC, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
Betty Ann was born into this world on May 22, 1934. She grew up in the wonderful Village of Adams Run, where she was adored and "spoiled rotten" by her much older siblings.
Betty Ann attended Adams Run...
Ronald Kay Templeton
November 30, 2024
Ronald Kay Templeton, 83, of Charleston, South Carolina, died peacefully on November 30, 2024, after a holiday visited by family and friends.
Ron's Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the graveside, Magnolia Cemetery, 70 Cunnington Avenue, Charleston. The family will receive friends following the service at a reception. Details will be...
Carolyn Marie Redmond Heider
November 20, 2024
Carolyn Marie Redmond Heider, 95, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM, Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite of Committal will take place that afternoon at Beaufort National Cemetery. The family will receive...
Adam Joseph Voos
November 16, 2024
Adam Joseph Voos, of Loris, SC, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Adam was born in Ogden, Utah to his parents Noel and Cathy Voos.
Adam was a “gentle giant” with a heart of gold who greeted everyone with a smile. A high-spirited man, Adam was always willing to give his helping...
Clare Hutchinson Cochran
November 13, 2024
Clare Hutchinson Cochran, 65, of Mount Pleasant passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of November 13, 2024, in the loving care of Crescent Hospice at Wellmore of Daniel Island after a difficult battle with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Clare was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 6, 1959. Growing up a "Charlestonian" she attended Ashley Hall School...
William Pressley Durst Iv
November 4, 2024
William Pressley Durst IV of Summerville tragically died in a car accident Monday night November 4, 2024 on his way back from picking up prescriptions for his youngest son who is fighting leukemia. Will was born September 10, 1979 in Charleston, son of William and Mary Durst. He grew up with his younger brothers Thomas and Joseph on Sullivan's...
Erin Heissenbuttle Mccown
November 2, 2024
Erin Heissenbuttle McCown, 43, of Hanahan, SC, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston SC 29407.
Erin was born in Charleston, SC to her parents Roy...
Richard E. Melton
November 2, 2024
Richard E. Melton, 81, husband of Marie Edgington Melton, entered into eternal rest Saturday, November 2, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Thursday, November 7, 2024 at St. John's Catholic Church, 3921 St. John's Avenue, N. Charleston. The family will receive friends between 5:00 & 7:00 PM Wednesday at the James A. McAlister Funeral...
Donald Stanford Cargile
October 26, 2024
Donald Stanford Cargile, 78, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Sunday, October 27, 2024. Donald was born April 7, 1946, a son of Cecil Bostick Cargile of Macon, GA and Sarah Belle Smith of Macon, GA.
A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Victory Baptist Church, 335 Woodland Shores Drive,...
William Kenneth Boner
October 22, 2024
William (Bill) Boner was born in Spokane, Washington, on August 7, 1935 to parents Katherine Beck and Howard Boner, and he passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in Charleston, South Carolina. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy of love and dedication to his family, friends, and work.
A Mass of Christian Burial...
Carol Elizabeth Lawler
October 19, 2024
Carol Elizabeth Lawler, 93, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024 after a brief illness. Carol was born on July 30, 1931 to the late Leroy and Emily Thomas in East Orange, NJ. A graduate of Caldwell College (now University), she taught music to elementary school students before meeting and marrying her husband, the late William A Lawler (USN-Ret)....
Dr. Charles Edward Lucas
October 17, 2024
Dr. Charles Edward "Eddie" Lucas, Jr. departed this life for Glory on October 17, 2024, after a courageous 37 month battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Eddie was always an overachiever: graduating first in his class in high school, third in his class in college, and first in his class in dental school. His final competition was with stage...
