Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Jay Scott Thomas
July 9, 2017
After a brave battle against a rare cancer, Jay Scott Thomas, Sr., 67, husband of Nancy Lowe Thomas, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 9, 2017, surrounded by his family that loved him dearly. The relatives and friends Mr. and Mrs. Jay Scott Thomas are invited to attend his Memorial Service 11:00 AM, Friday, July 14, 2017, at...
Geraldine 'Gerry' Ann Pastelak
July 8, 2017
Geraldine 'Gerry' Ann Pastelak, 82, of Johns Island, SC, wife of Eugene Pastelak, died July 08, 2017. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Geraldine A. Pastelak are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM, July 14, 2017, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The family will receive friends immediately following Mass in the parish hall....
Sam King, Jr.
July 6, 2017
Sam King, Jr., at age 87, passed away at Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC on July 6th, 2017. He was born May 19th, 1930 in Charleston, SC. He remained there his entire life. He attended Charleston County Schools and graduated from Burke High School in the year 1947. He went on to have a brief stay in the Air Force....
John 'Jack' Francis Fleming
July 5, 2017
John Francis 'Jack' Fleming, 87, husband of Mary Alice Hunter Fleming, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at his beloved Edgewater Park home, where he lived for the past 77 years. The family will receive friends between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM, Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Jack was born on Christmas...
Lea H. Qualey
July 5, 2017
Lea Holt Qualey passed away on the morning of July 5, 2017, at Roper Hospital when sudden complications from a stroke quietly ended her life. Lea was born in 1930 in Conway, SC one of four children. She studied business at Winthrop College, moved to Charleston seeking employment, found it at the State Port Authority, where she also found her...
Pat C. Steffel
July 1, 2017
Patricia 'Peanut' C. Steffel, widow of James R. Steffel, Sr., entered into eternal rest Saturday, July 1, 2017. The relatives and friends of Patricia C. Steffel are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM, Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Center St., Folly Beach. Rite of Committal will follow at...
Daniel Wayne Croucher
July 1, 2017
Daniel Wayne Croucher, 52, of Charleston, SC, passed away July 01, 2017. Danny was born November 5, 1964 in Charleston, SC, son of the late Charles Gilbert Croucher and Joan Elizabeth Brossart Croucher. He worked at Corbett's Appliance and Repair for over 30 years. Danny could 'fix' anything. Danny is survived by his daughter Kaitlyn Lawn (Richard) and step-son Tyler...
Ernest Jirard Sifford, Jr.
June 20, 2017
Ernest Jirard Sifford, Jr. (Jerry) peacefully entered into his eternal life on June 20, 2017, in his home after a six-month illness, and with his wife of 47 years, Nancy Price Sifford, at his side. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Sifford, Jr. are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 23,...
John Julius Reynolds, Jr.
June 15, 2017
John Julius Reynolds, Jr., entered into eternal rest Thursday, June 15, 2017. The relatives and friends of John Julius Reynolds, Jr. are invited to attend his Visitation between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, Monday, June 19, 2017, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Burial will be private. A son of the late John Julius Reynolds and...
Maureen Mccormack Schrader
June 9, 2017
Maureen McCormack Schrader (Moe Moe) lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the age of 63. She passed away peacefully at home in the company of her loving family. Moe Moe is survived by her husband, three children and two grandchildren; Dave Schrader / Alicia Hart (Tommy) and their son Sam / Carl Woods Jr....
Harry Lee Muller, Jr.
June 8, 2017
Harry Lee Muller, Jr. died at Roper St. Francis hospital on Thursday, June 8, 2017, due to complications from lung cancer. He was 71. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lee Muller, Jr. are invited to attend his Requiem Mass at 12:30 PM, Monday, June 12, 2017 at St. Timothy's Anglican-Catholic Church, 1900 Old Parsonage Rd., Charleston....
Harry Hugh Veal, Jr.
June 6, 2017
Mr. Harry Hugh Veal, Jr., of Charleston, SC finished his course in faith on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, just one day prior to his 63rd birthday.A native of Elberton, GA, Hugh was a son of the late Harry Hugh Veal, Sr. and the late Jackie Edwards Terlaje. He was a 1972 graduate of Elbert County High School. Following high school,...
Roy Garrett Perry
June 2, 2017
Roy G. Perry entered into eternal rest on June 2, 2017. The relatives and friends of Roy G. Perry are invited to attend his Funeral Service 2:00 PM Friday, June 9, 2017, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends between 6:00 and 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Roy was born...
Don Henry White
June 2, 2017
Don H. White was born on May 27, 1955 in Charleston South Carolina. He departed this life on Friday, June 2, 2017 at his resident. The relatives and friends of Mr. Don Henry White are invited to attend his Funeral Service 10:00 AM, Wednesday June 7, 2017 at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 67 Anson Street. The burial will be at...
William Kimbel Scott
June 1, 2017
William Kimbel Scott, 55, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 1, 2017. The relatives and friends of William K. Scott are invited to attend his Liturgy of the Word Service 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Riverview Memorial Park, Azalea Drive, N....
Robert Louis Alberts
May 27, 2017
Robert L. Alberts II, age 64, of Inverness, FL passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Robert was born May 3, 1953 in Nuremberg, Germany to Betty (Salter) and the recently deceased Arnold Alberts. He grew up in New York and on October 2, 1996 he married Laura (Maas) with whom he shared 20 years of marriage....
Leah Marie Rudloff
May 27, 2017
Leah Marie (Hodil) Rudloff passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May, 27, 2017 at the age of 76. Our loving mother and grandmother Leah is survived by her children; Michael Buhmeyer, Amy Robinson, and John Buhmeyer, of Charleston; six grandchildren, Michael, Christian, Amanda, Thomas, Olivia, and Emma; and two great grandchildren, Charlotte and Logan. She is preceded in...
Roy Winchester Smith
May 26, 2017
Major Roy Winchester Smith Jr., USAF(Ret.) a twenty year decorated pilot of two foreign wars, Korea and Vietnam, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017, at his home. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Maren Patricia McGinnis Smith, who died February 24, 2001. He leaves behind seven children, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Marcus Smith of Charlotte, NC, Cathy...
Norwood Ladson Smoak
May 22, 2017
Norwood Ladson Smoak, 83, of Charleston, formerly of Sullivan's Island, died Monday, May 22, 2017 at a local hospital. The relatives and friends of Norwood L. Smoak are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the Stern...
Walter Vincent Duane
May 21, 2017
Walter Vincent Duane, 95, entered into eternal rest at his home on Sunday, May 21, 2017. The relatives and friends of Walter V. Duane are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Monday, May 29, 2017, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery. The family...
