Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Maryann Taylor Loeffler
May 7, 2017
Maryann Taylor Loeffler, 78, of Seabrook Island, South Carolina passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017. Maryann was born on January 24, 1939 in Baytown, Texas to Mary Barnes and Wayne Taylor. She graduated in 1956 from Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown where she participated in the Lee Band & Choir and the Lee Brigadier Drum & Bugle Corp....
Paula F. Patterson
May 5, 2017
Paula F. Patterson, 62, passed away on Friday May 5, 2017 at MUSC Hospital in Charleston. She was born on May 2, 1955 in North Smithfield, RI, to Herbert and Dorothy Ross. She was a graduate of J.L. Mann H.S. in Greenville, SC. Paula also attended the University of S.C. in Columbia. She married Mike Patterson on November 8, 1974....
Marion Ann O'Brien
May 3, 2017
Marion Ann Molony O’Brien, widow of Lt. Col. Gilbert Mouzon O’Brien, USAF (Ret.) entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the age of 95. The relatives and friends of Marion Molony O’Brien are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM, Monday, May 8, 2017 at the Church of the Nativity, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston....
Mary Battle Means Hutson
May 2, 2017
Mary Battle Means Hutson, 89, widow of William Elliott Hutson, died peacefully at her home, on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. The relatives and friends of Mary M. Hutson are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 3:00 PM, Thursday, May 4, 2017, at the Graveside, Magnolia Cemetery. The family will receive friends between 4:00 and 6:00 PM, this Wednesday afternoon...
Pauline Joseph Sottile
May 1, 2017
Pauline Joseph Sottile, 86, widow of Vincent N. Sottile, Sr., entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 1, 2017. The relatives and friends of Pauline J. Sottile are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 4, 2017, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad St. The Rite of Committal, at St...
Jeffrey Samuel Frenkel
May 1, 2017
Jeffrey Samuel Frenkel, 43, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 1, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Sarah Frenkel; sister, Carla Frenkel; nephew, Parker Gaillard; aunt Kathryn Whitaker, aunt Tesa Livingston, aunt Rosia Tobia, uncle Charles 'Bubba' Jones, aunt Marcia Jones, aunt Mary Pinion, uncle Joe Pinion and aunt Patricia Armstrong.The family will receive guests,...
Margaret Ortmann Prentiss
May 1, 2017
Margaret Ortmann Prentiss, 86, passed away peacefully May 1, 2017 at 2:30 PM in her North Charleston, SC home. Margie was born February 24, 1931, in Charleston, SC to the late Perez Ortmann, Loraine Kirkland Ortmann and sister Eulalie Adele Ortmann Baker. She was the wife of the late Charles (Bruce) Brewster Prentiss III. The relatives and friends of Margaret...
Jerry Ross Moskos
April 28, 2017
Jerry Ross Moskos, 57, entered into eternal rest Friday, April 28, 2017. The relatives and friends of Jerry Ross Moskos are invited to attend his Funeral Service 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race Street, Charleston. Interment will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends between...
Mary Agnes Pattillo
April 26, 2017
Mary Agnes McGorty Pattillo, 102, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at her home on James Island. Mary was born May 24, 1914, in Charleston, the daughter of Mary Torlay McGorty and Thomas James McGorty. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis Edward Pattillo, her parents and her brothers: Thomas, Franklin, John, Russell and Charles McGorty. Mary was blessed with a...
John Lawrence Lubbers
April 24, 2017
John Lawrence Lubbers (Jack) died on Monday, April 24, 2017. Jack was born to Bill and Doris Lubbers on April 18, 1941 in Washington, DC. Jack was raised in Chatham, New Jersey. He graduated from Chatham schools in the class of 1959. He then earned a degree in Business from Nichols College in Dudley, MA. After college, Jack worked for...
Tracy Evans Tindal, Sr.
April 20, 2017
Tracy Evans Tindal, Sr, spouse of Mary Ann Shier Tindal, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at his residence in North Charleston after lengthy illnesses. He was 73 years old.     Tracy was born in Charleston on Nov 2, 1943, the fourth son of Washington Furman Tindal and Tracy Margaret Evans Tindal. He grew up in the Bay Front community...
Pauline Fox Garrett
April 16, 2017
Pauline Fox Garrett, 100, widow of Yancey Jason Garrett, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. The relatives and friends of Pauline Fox Garrett are invited to attend her Graveside Funeral Service 2:00 PM Monday, April 24, 2017 at White Church Cemetery, Hwy 165, Ravenel. Pauline was born November 20, 1916 in Ravenel, a daughter of the late Michael and Julia...
Catherine "Betty" Elizabeth White
April 15, 2017
Catherine Elizabeth (Betty) Regan White, 83, widow of Francis White, on April 15, 2017, entered into eternal peace, embraced by the love of her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. The relatives and friends of Betty R. White are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church,...
Ronald Nicholas Nannicelli
April 14, 2017
Ronald Nicholas Nannicelli, 78, a retired Financial Services Counselor and husband of Marilyn G. Nannicelli, entered into eternal rest April 14, 2017. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald N. Nannicelli are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Friday, April 21, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island. The...
Myrtle Usselman
April 14, 2017
Myrtle Johnson Usselman, 90, of James Island passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 14 surrounded by her loved ones. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Usselman are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, James Island. The Rite of Committal...
Arnold Louis Piazza
April 8, 2017
Arnold Louis Piazza, 98, husband of Jane Foy Piazza, entered into eternal rest on April 8, 2017.The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Louis Piazza are invited to attend a Liturgy of the Word for the former at 10:00AM, Thursday, April13, 2017, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Dr. The Rite of Committal will follow at...
Mary Townsend Whaley
April 6, 2017
Mary Townsend Whaley, age 89, of Wadmalaw Island, widow of John Seabrook Whaley, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2017. The relatives and friends of Mary T. Whaley are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 12:00 PM, Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at St. John’s Parish Church, 3673 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island. Burial will follow in the Churchyard. The family...
Stephen Thomas Schachte
April 4, 2017
Stephen Thomas Schachte, 70, of Charleston, SC, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 4, 2017. The relatives and friends of Stephen Thomas Schachte are invited to attend a Service of Remembrance at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 9, 2017, at South Carolina Society Hall, 72 Meeting Street. A reception will follow at Hibernian Hall, 105 Meeting Street. Stephen Thomas Schachte was born on...
Denny Bill Sills
April 3, 2017
Denny Bill Sills, 56, of Charleston, SC passed away on April 3, 2017. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Denny B. Sills are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:30 AM, Monday, April 10, 2017, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends on...
Clover Annabel Harrold
April 1, 2017
Our angel Clover lived a life too brief but so beautifully and fulfilling. She filled the hearts of everyone around her with pure love and joy. She will be remembered for her mischievous personality that brought so many laughs and smiles to the Harrold household. Her beautiful smile will shine forever. Even in the short time she shared with us,...
