Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Ann Renee Vokonas
December 23, 2025
Ann Renee Vokonas, 74, of Chesapeake, VA entered into eternal rest on December 23, 2025 surrounded by love and her favorite hymns. She will be welcomed into heaven by her parents, her brother, her daughter, and her best friend Cathy. Ann was born February 26, 1951, in Roanoke, VA. She was the daughter of Hazel Dillard and Charles Richards. Ann graduated...
Dorothy Costello
December 21, 2025
Dorothy Stassun Costello, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 21, 2025, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. She was 71. With extraordinary grace, faith, and quiet strength, Dot faced her diagnosis with unwavering determination. Along her journey, she touched the hearts of countless patients, families, nurses, and physicians, offering kindness,...
Judith Davis
December 20, 2025
Judith K. Davis, of Hanahan, SC, widow of the late Tony J. Davis, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 20th, 2025.
Judy Davis - wife, mother, teacher, friend, and servant of God.
Judy was born November 23, 1939, in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late George Edward Kendall, and Minnie Magnolia H. Kendall, with an older brother Charles, and a...
Tracy Emily Wilson
December 15, 2025
Tracy Emily Wilson, 40, passed away on December 3, 2025, in her home of North Charleston, SC.
Tracy is survived by her mother, Nancy Wilson of North Charleston, SC; Jeremy Tishuk of North Charleston, SC; aunt Judy Wilson of Mt. Pleasant, SC; aunt Diane Bennett of Texas, aunt Cindy Butler Rasche of Dublin, OH; and cousins, Jerry, Roger, Blaze, Tyler, Eric...
Irene Seyle
December 13, 2025
Irene Phillips Seyle, 87, widow of the late Russell Willard Seyle, entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 13, 2025. The relatives and friends of Irene Seyle are invited to attend her Funeral Service 3:00 PM Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on...
Jane Tyler
December 12, 2025
Jane Leslie Tyler, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and physician, drew her last breath on the morning of December 12, 2025, in the company of her children whom she loved with all her heart and soul. She fought a valiant and noble three-year battle against esophageal cancer in which she displayed the determination, resilience and courage that exemplified her life....
Rita Murray
December 10, 2025
Rita Catherine Murray, 66, of North Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, from natural causes. Born on February 25, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Rita was a loving wife to Steve Mislan and a devoted mother to her children. She cherished her family deeply and took great joy in cooking for holidays and family gatherings, always making...
Deborah Hoppmann
December 9, 2025
Deborah Eslick Hoppmann, of Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, received her heavenly reward on December 9, 2025.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12:00 PM, Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Stella Maris Catholic Church, 1204 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, Wednesday evening, to celebrate her life at the James A McAlister...
Evelyn Blyth
December 8, 2025
Evelyn Soubeyroux Blyth, 103, loving wife and mother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 8, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Friday, December 12, 2025, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, 60 Huguenin Avenue, Charleston. The family will receive friends between 9:30 and...
Charles Aimar Sullivan, Jr.
December 6, 2025
Charles Aimar Sullivan Jr. 56, died Saturday December 6 unexpectantly at his home in Greenville SC. He was born February 10,1969 in Charleston SC to Charles Aimar Sullivan and Sarah Calhoun McBee. He was a descendant of John C. Calhoun and Vardry McBee, who is considered the founding father of Greenville SC. Raised in Charleston, Charles attended Bishop England and...
Christel Platt
December 3, 2025
Christel G. Platt, widow of the late David E. Platt, a dedicated nurse and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, at the age of 99. The relatives and friends of Christel G. Platt are invited to attend her funeral service 11:00 AM Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah...
Susan Hemminger
December 2, 2025
Susan Gaillard Taylor Hemminger entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at her residence in Charleston, SC.Her Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, December 8, 2025, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The Burial will follow at Live Oak Cemetery, Walterboro. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the...
Janet Smith
November 23, 2025
Janet Lee Smith, born on August 7, 1937, in the Chicago area, passed away on November 23, 2025, at the age of 88.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa, Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River...
Norma Flood Hancock
November 18, 2025
Norma Flood Hancock, 83, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The relatives and friends of Norma Flood Hancock are invited to attend her Graveside Funeral Service 2:00 PM Monday, November 24, 2025 at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road, Charleston. The Rev. Marshall Huey of Old St. Andrew's Parish Church will officiate.Norma was born...
Floyd Putney
November 16, 2025
Dr. Floyd Witt Putney, 80, of Johns Island, SC died Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Floyd welcomed nearly 7,000 babies into the world with gentle hands and his trademark mustache hidden behind his hospital mask. His smiling eyes warmly welcomed each newborn into the world. As an obstetrician, Floyd dedicated his professional life to ushering in new life. At home, he...
Lisa Benke
November 15, 2025
Lisa Marie McIntyre Benke, 66, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest Saturday, November 15, 2025. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Catholic Memorial Service at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Lisa McIntyre, born November 20, 1958,...
David Smythe
November 12, 2025
David McCord Smythe, husband of Ruth Conway Smythe, entered into eternal rest on the evening of November 12, 2025, at home surrounded by family and friends.
Mr. Smythe was born March 14, 1953 in Charleston, SC, the son of Henry Buist Smythe and Mary Helena Catherine Ridgway Smythe. He was a graduate of Virginia Episcopal School and Wofford College. He...
Theodore Albenesius
November 10, 2025
Mr. Theodore Henry Albenesius III died peacefully at the age of 76, surrounded by the love of his family on November 10, 2025.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 14, 2025, at Stella Maris Catholic Church, 1204 Middle St, Sullivans Island. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Ft....
JoAnne Infinger
November 6, 2025
JoAnne T. Infinger, 90, widow of Richard R. Infinger, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 AM Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 95 Hasell Street, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Road, on James Island. The family will receive friends...
Ruth Gay
November 5, 2025
Mary Ruth Burk Gay, passed into eternal life, at age 96 on November 5, 2025. She was the fourth daughter of Irene Santos Burk and Captain Lewis S. Burk, Charleston Harbor Pilot. She was born in Charleston, SC on July 10,1929. Except for the year she spent working in a bank on Wall St. in NYC, she lived her entire...
