Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Donald Ray Blevins, Sr.
March 30, 2017
Donald (Don) Ray Blevins, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, March 30, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer.He was born January 30, 1937 in Canebrake, West Virginia, son of Ralph Lennie Blevins and Lillian Osborne Blevins. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and worked at the Naval Weapons Station. While...
Grady Ray Workman
March 29, 2017
Service in James A. McAlister Chapel at 1:00 PM Saturday, April 1, 2017.
Ruben Nelson
March 28, 2017
Ruben Nelson, 82, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at his home in Charleston, SC, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Nelson are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM, Monday, April 3, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd. The Rite of Committal...
Daniel R. Carretta
March 20, 2017
Daniel R. Carretta, 90, husband of Nancy Vaccara Carretta, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017.The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Carretta are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy., Johns Island. The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior...
Arlene Patricia Sullivan
March 16, 2017
Arlene P. Sullivan, 90, of Charleston, SC entered into eternal rest on March 16, 2017, on Johns Island, SC. The relatives and friends of Arlene P. Sullivan are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 12:00 PM, Monday, March 20, 2017 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Msgr. Charles Rowland of Holy Spirit Catholic Church will be...
Jeffery Lee Mullins
March 12, 2017
Jeffery Lee Mullins, 69, died at Franke at Seaside Sunday, March 12, 2017 after a long battle with Huntington’s Disease. He graduated with a BA in Philosophy from Georgia State University and a MA in Theological Studies from Spring Hill College. He retired as an executive with Bell South in 1998. Surviving are his children, Megan Spear (Edward) of Mt...
Viola Griffith Pendarvis
March 9, 2017
Viola Griffith Pendarvis, 93, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest March 9, 2017. The relatives and friends of Viola G. Pendarvis are invited to attend her Funeral service at 2:30 PM, Monday, March 13, 2017 at Holy Trinity Church, 95 Folly Road. Burial will follow in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends between 2:00 - 4:00...
Robert William Slater
March 8, 2017
Captain Robert William Slater, USN Retired, 90, of Charleston, SC, passed away after a brief illness at Bon Secours-St. Francis Hospital on March 8, 2017. The relatives and friends of Capt. Robert William Slater are invited to attend his Funeral Service 5:00 PM Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will...
George Florian Smolinski
March 7, 2017
George Florian Smolinski, 85, of Mount Pleasant, SC, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, March 07, 2017. The relatives and friends of George F. Smolinski are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Monday, March 13, 2017, at Christ Our King Catholic Church, Russell Street, Mt. Pleasant. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, 60...
Gwendolyn Jeanette Woods
March 5, 2017
Gwendolyn Jeanette Woods, 93, of Summerville, SC entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Gwendolyn was born February 19, 1924 in Toronto, Canada, the daughter of Fredrick Lyon and Geraldine White Lyon. She was a loving wife to Harry Woods (deceased). She was devoted to her 4 children, 4 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. She had a lengthy...
Iwo George Chajewski
March 4, 2017
Iwo George Chajewski, 69, husband of Lynn Ann Chajewski, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. George Chajewski are invited to his Celebration of Life from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Thursday, March 9, 2017, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. George was born in Slupsk,...
Virginia Darden Meeks
February 23, 2017
Virginia "Ginny" Darden Meeks died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on February 23, 2017. Ginny's relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service 2:00 PM Monday, February 27, 2017 at Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth Street, Charleston. The family will greet friends at a reception to follow the service in the Parish Hall. Ginny was born on...
Robert Hallex
February 16, 2017
James Robert Hallex, 61, of West Ashley, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, Feb 16, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Gail Brockenfelt Hallex and their son Hunter Lee Hallex. He is also survived by siblings, Edward “Bubba”, John , Paul, Christopher, Marie, Mary and Carmel, nephew EC and niece Laura .He is predeceased by his parents,...
Verlie Inabinett
February 15, 2017
Verlie DeChriste Inabinett, 89, widow of Ralph Monroe Inabinett, passed away Wednesday, February 15th, 2017. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Verlie Inabinett are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 18, 2017, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 4255 Highway 165, Yonges Island, SC 29449. The Rite of Committal will follow in St. Paul's...
Dr. Michael Lawrence Runey Iii
February 13, 2017
Dr. Michael Lawrence Runey III, 70, husband of Audrey Meyer Runey, of Charleston, South Carolina died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. The relatives and friends of Dr. and Mrs. Michael L. Runey III are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 17, 2017, at...
Martha Orton Tucker
February 9, 2017
Martha “Martie” Orton Tucker, beloved mother and wife, passed into eternal life on February 9, 2017. The relatives and friends of Martha "Martie" Orton Tucker are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will be 2:00 PM Tuesday at Beaufort National...
Ronald W Bull
February 4, 2017
Ronald W. Bull, 85, of Charleston, formerly of New Jersey. died Saturday, February 4, 2017. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Bull are invited to attend his Celebration of Life Service at 12:30 PM, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until...
Ralph Vincent Mclaughlin, Sr
January 28, 2017
Ralph Vincent McLaughlin, Sr., 88, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 28, 2017. The relatives and friends of Ralph V. McLaughlin, Sr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 888 King Street, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island....
Carmen Lillian Duc
January 24, 2017
Carmen L. Duc, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on January 24, 2017, at the age of 93. The relatives and friends of Ms. Carmen L. Duc are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal, at Holy Cross...
June Arlene Turek
January 22, 2017
June Arlene Turek, 77, of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, formerly of Desplaines, Illinois, wife of the late Richard A. Turek, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017.The relatives and friends of Mrs. June Arlene Turek are invited to her Celebration of Life from 12 Noon until 4:00 PM, Saturday, February 4, 2017, at Lone Tree Manor Banquet Hall, 7730 N. Milwaukee...
