Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
James Burwell Bobo, Sr.
January 31, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of James Burwell Bobo, Sr., announces his passing on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, after a brave battle against Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was 82 and leaves behind his wife, Margaret, his three children, Valli, Jim, and Julia, his sister, Rosemary Owen and five grandchildren, Blair, Austin and Kelsey Johnson and Emily and Shell...
Mcfarland Heard Mikell, Jr.
January 31, 2018
McFarland (Mike) Heard Mikell, Jr., widower of Patricia Ann Duc Mikell, entered into eternal rest on January 31, 2018, at the age of 79. The relatives and friend of McFarland H. Mikell, Jr., are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Christ Our King Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will...
Jean Elizabeth Aldous Thomas
January 30, 2018
Jean Aldous Thomas, wife of the late John (Jack) Bowden Thomas died on January 30, 2018. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Jean A. Thomas are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Nativity Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Bokrezion W. Tesfazion
January 23, 2018
Bokrezion W. Tesfazion, 79, of Ladson, SC, died January 23, 2018, at Medical University of SC in Charleston, SC. He was born in Eriteria, and will be returned to his native homeland for burial. His friends and relatives will gather between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home for a time...
Patricia Ellen Phillips Mazzell
January 20, 2018
Patricia Ellen Phillips Mazzell, 80, of Charleston, wife of Walker Mazzell, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 20, 2018. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Walker Mazzell are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross...
Robert Kenneth Manges
January 18, 2018
Robert “Bob” Kenneth Manges, 63, loving husband of Karen Manges, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on January 18, 2017. He was born in Anne Arundel Maryland, son of Marie and Howard Manges. The relatives and friends of Bob and Karen are invited to attend the Celebration of Bob’s life at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at...
Ray Chappell Clark
January 17, 2018
Ray Chappell Clark, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, SC passed away January 17, 2018, at MUSC, following a long illness. He was married to the late Ruth Reeves Clark, who preceded him in death. They were married almost 60 years. Ray was born November 25, 1927, in Fairfield County, near Winnsboro, SC, son of Eugene Steele Clark and Estelle Chappell Clark....
George "Sugar" Strother Hill
January 16, 2018
George “Sugar” Strother Hill, 90, of Orangeburg and the Isle of Palms, husband of Bessie Connor Wolfe Hill for 68 years, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2018. His graveside service will be held Thursday, January 18, 2018, in Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton Street, Orangeburg, at 2:00 PM. A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at...
Charles Allen Miller, Jr.
January 14, 2018
The relatives and friends of Charles Allen Miller, Jr., are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 19, 2018, at the graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pet Helpers, 1447 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412.
Sally Graham Pittman
January 13, 2018
Sally Graham Pittman, 67, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018, after suffering complications from a recent illness. The relatives and friends of Sally G. Pittman are invited to attend her Memorial Service at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 18, 2018, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Sally was born on September 20, 1950, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to...
Mary Gertrude Masche Friend
January 12, 2018
Mary Gertrude Masche Friend, widow of Clifton G. (Mac) Friend, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 12, 2018. The relatives and friends of Mary M. Friend are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 PM, January 25, 2018, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the...
G. Chadwick Guerry
January 11, 2018
G. Chadwick Guerry, 80, of James Island, SC, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 11, 2018. The relatives and friends of Mr. G. Chadwick Guerry are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 13, 2018, at the graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery. Chad was born in Bonneau, S.C., the son of Grover George Guerry and...
Barry Sullivan Campbell
January 11, 2018
Barry Sullivan Campbell, 64, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 11, 2018. The relatives and friends of Barry S. Campbell are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Nativity Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends between 5:00...
Patricia Dianne Jones
January 5, 2018
Patricia Dianne Jones, 71, of Charleston, SC, and widow of the late William H. Jones, Sr., entered into eternal rest Friday, January 05, 2018. The relatives and friends of Patricia Dianne Jones are invited to attend her Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Interment will follow at Holy...
Frances H. Davis
January 4, 2018
Mary Frances Heaton Davis, 90, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018. The relatives and friends of Mary Frances Heaton Davis are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Johns Island Presbyterian Church, 2550 Bohicket Road. Interment will follow in the churchyard. The family will receive friends at the James...
Felicia Howell Morrison
January 3, 2018
Felicia Weston Howell Morrison of Charleston, wife of the late William McG. “Bo” Morrison died on January 3rd. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday at St. Philip’s Church. The family will see visitors on Friday from 5 to 7 P.M. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hagood Morrison at 60 Barre Street. Felicia is survived...
Lois E. Davis
December 28, 2017
Lois E. Davis, 89, of Johns Island, SC, entered into eternal rest Thursday, December 28, 2017. The relatives and friends of Lois E. Davis are invited to attend her Memorial Service at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Grace United Methodist Church, 1601 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Burial will be...
James Joseph Gorman, Jr.
December 28, 2017
James Joseph Gorman, Jr., 89, recently of the Veterans Victory House in Walterboro, SC, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 28, 2017. The relatives and friends of James J. Gorman, Jr., are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 1200 PM, Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal, at Holy Cross...
Thomas Edward Scaffe
December 27, 2017
Thomas Edward Scaffe, 68, husband of Teresa Magee Scaffe, died peacefully Wednesday, December 27, 2017, surrounded by his family. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Scaffe are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Christ Our King Catholic Church in Mt. Pleasant. The Rite of Committal, at...
Louise Grubb Fabian
December 22, 2017
Louise Grubb Fabian, age 81, passed on Friday, December 22, 2017. Louise was born on December 5, 1936, in Wythville,VA, the daughter of Hobert Neil Grubb and Anne Rutledge Grubb. She was a graduate of Wythville High School and Sullins College and went on to teach elementary school in Roanoke, VA. “Weezie” married Dr. Charles Turner Fabian, moved to Charleston,...
