Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
David Allen Dunlap
September 6, 2018
David Allen Dunlap, 53, entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of September 6, 2018. The relatives and friends of David A. Dunlap are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September 18, 2018. The family will receive friends between 6:00 and 8:00 PM, Monday evening, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620...
Charlotte Louise Sheridan
September 2, 2018
Charlotte Louise Gaddis Sheridan, 94, of the Isle of Palms, SC, wife of the late John Corcoran Sheridan, 3rd, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Born April 30, 1924, in Macomb, Illinois, she was the daughter of Frederika Stephanie Harbert Gaddis and Hugh Lawrence Gaddis. Charlotte grew up outside Cleveland, OH where she graduated Cum Laude from Laurel School....
John Mcalister, Jr.
August 31, 2018
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 31, 2018, John McAlister, Jr. widower of Sara Harris McAlister. The relatives and friends of John McAlister, Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Bethel United Methodist Church. Interment, St. Lawrence Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday between 5:00 and 7:00 PM...
David William Bell
August 28, 2018
David W. “Dave” Bell of Charleston, SC, formerly of Milford, OH, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at the age of 48. He is the father of three beautiful children- Madelyn, Brien and Avery Bell of Cincinnati, OH. Dave is the cherished son of Gary and Bonnie Bell of Charleston, SC, beloved brother...
Stephen Harry Slatton
August 24, 2018
The relatives and friends of Stephen H. Slatton and Timothy Nagle are invited to attend Stephen's Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Thursday, August 30, 2018, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. A private burial will take place at a later date.
Beverly Allen Asbury
August 22, 2018
Beverly Allen Asbury died on August 22, 2018, at age 89. He was born on Valentine's Day, 1929, in Elberton, Georgia. Several male ancestors had borne his given name. He lived as gracefully as he could with the gender confusion produced by his first name, but he had his limits. He married and became father to two daughters and a...
Elaine Speigle Blalock
August 22, 2018
Elaine Speigle Blalock, 93, widow of James Phillip Blalock, Jr., entered into eternal rest on August 22, 2018. The relatives and friends of Elaine S. Blalock are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 10:30 AM, Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the graveside, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Elaine was born on April 26,1925, in Chatham, Virginia a daughter of Chester...
Freda D. Rohloff
August 21, 2018
Freda Kathryn Dressner Rohloff, 82, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2018 after living with Alzheimer’s for many years. The relatives and friends of Freda Rohloff are invited to attend her Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy., Charleston. The family will greet friends 30 minutes before the service. Burial...
Elizabeth Grace Norton
August 15, 2018
Elizabeth Grace Norton, (nee McMenamin), 85, longtime resident of James Island, passed into eternal rest on Wednesday August 15, 2018, after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer’s. The relatives and friends of Elizabeth Grace (McMenamin) Norton are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston....
Sinforoso Elefante
August 12, 2018
Mr. Sinforoso (Sammy) Elefante, 94, U.S. Navy Retired, peacefully joined our Creator on August 12, 2018, at his residence in Charleston. He was born on May 22, 1924, the son of Angel Elefante and Manuela Calip Elefante in Santiago, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, sisters and grandson, Samuel Cole Rowland. In 1946, he...
Naomi Bailey Welch Kennedy
August 12, 2018
Naomi Welch Kennedy, 98, of Charleston, widow of Henry A. Kennedy, Sr., entered into eternal rest on August 12, 2018, surrounded by her family. The relatives and friends of Naomi W. Kennedy are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Burial will follow at St....
John Andrew Robinson
August 12, 2018
John Andrew “Andy” Robinson, 49, of Charleston entered into eternal rest on August 12, 2018. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM on Sunday afternoon, August 19, 2018, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. A Memorial Service will follow at 2:00 PM. Andy was born in Charleston on August 26, 1968. He attended...
Artes Welcker Clair
August 9, 2018
Artes Welcker Clair, 79, of West Ashley, Charleston, beloved wife of Francis P. Clair, died at home on Thursday, August 9, 2018. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Francis P. Clair are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The...
Joseph Lawrence Gorman, Sr.
August 8, 2018
Joseph Lawrence Gorman, Sr., 81, beloved husband of Carolyn Hoyle Gorman, died at home August 8, 2018, following a long battle with cancer. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Gorman, Sr., are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 13, 2018, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal...
Lois D. King
August 8, 2018
Lois King Johns Island - Lois Donovan King, 83, widow of Richard Lorne King, M.D., died on August 8, 2018, at home surrounded by her family. She was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. Lois was born and raised in Jamestown, NY. After raising their family in Pepper Pike, OH, Lois and Richard retired to Seabrook Island, SC in...
Fouad T. Haddad
August 4, 2018
Mr. Fouad Haddad, 86, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Born January 10, 1932 in Baalbek, Lebanon, Fouad was the son of Toufic and Eugenie Haddad. He owned a printing company and was a professor of Biology at the College Orientale in Zahlé, Lebanon until he moved to the United States in 1981. Fouad retired from the Naval Base...
Marcella "Marcey" Murphy Cass
July 26, 2018
Marcella (Marcey) Murphy Cass, 95, widow of John Herschel Cass, Jr., passed peacefully from this life into heaven on July 26, 2018. The relatives and friends of Marcella M. Cass are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM, Monday, August 6, 2018, at Nativity Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery....
Dr. Warren Young Adkins, Jr.
July 26, 2018
Dr. Warren Young Adkins, Jr., husband of Margaret Canady Adkins, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2018, at home surrounded by his family. The relatives and friends of Dr. and Mrs. Warren Y. Adkins, Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at Asbury-St. James United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Mt....
Donald Wayne Flood, Sr.
July 22, 2018
Donald Wayne Flood, Sr., husband of Susan Charlene Burn Flood, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018, at the age of 57, after a long illness. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM, Friday, July 27, 2018, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. All other services will be private. Donnie, as he was affectionately...
