Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Marguerite (Peggy) Kelly Geraty
October 26, 2016
Marguerite (Peggy) Kelly Geraty passed away peacefully with family beside her on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. The relatives and friends of Marguerite (Peggy) Kelly Geraty are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Monday, October 31, 2016, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery. The...
George Joseph Schnabel Ii
October 23, 2016
George Joseph Schnabel II, 62, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 from persistent health issues. The relatives and friends of George William Schnabel II are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Ft. Johnson Rd., James Island George was born in Buffalo, NY, to proud parents...
Charles Martin Parker
October 23, 2016
Charles M. 'Pops' Parker, Sr., 86, of Charleston, husband of JoAnn S. Parker, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016, with his devoted wife, daughter and granddaughter by his side. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Parker, Sr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at Blessed Sacrament...
Burnet Rhett Maybank, Jr.
October 23, 2016
Burnet Maybank Jr., age 92 passed away in Charleston, SC on October 25, 2016. He was the son of Burnet Rhett Maybank, a past mayor of Charleston, SC, Governor of South Carolina, and United States Senator and Elizabeth Myers Maybank. He was married to his beloved wife Marion Mitchell for 58 years before her passing on December 2, 2007. Mr....
Patricia Runey Rowland
October 23, 2016
Patricia Runey Rowland, 86, of Charleston entered into eternal rest on Sunday October 23, 2016, in Trussville, Alabama. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Patricia Rowland are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM Saturday October 29, 2016 at Nativity Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive...
Captain Ben Awbrey Wadsworth, Jr. Usn (Ret.)
October 18, 2016
Captain Ben A. Wadsworth, Jr. USN (Ret.), 86, of Charleston, SC, widower of Patricia Ann Wadsworth, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Brookdale Senior living. The relatives and friends of Captain Ben A. Wadsworth, Jr. USN (Ret.) are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 24, 2016, at St. Andrew’s Church, 440...
Colin Heathcote Brown
October 17, 2016
Captain Brown was the CEO of Lucas and Brown, the last Marine Surveyors in Charleston's historic Surveyor's District. In a 2009 proclamation, then Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr said that he "contributed significantly to the maritime history and future of the City of Charleston" as a "consummate professional" and "pillar of the Charleston Maritime community." As an expert in marine...
Armando Eduardo Solarana
October 17, 2016
Armando E. Solarana, 85, of Velasco, Cuba, passed away Monday, October 17th, 2016 at his home. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Armando E. Solarana are invited to attend his Vigil Service at 8:30 PM, Thursday, October 20, 2016, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM until the...
Martha M. Miller
October 17, 2016
Martha Milligan Miller, 96, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Monday, October 17, 2016. The relatives and friends of Martha M. Miller are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 1393 Miles Drive off Highway 171, with The Reverend Donald R. McDaniel officiating. Burial will follow...
Mary Cisa Magee
October 16, 2016
Mary Doris Cisa Magee, 95, died peacefully Sunday, October 16, 2016. The relatives and friends of Mary Doris Cisa Magee are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, 60 Huguenin Avenue. The family...
Ronald Harry Gaskins
October 14, 2016
Ronald Harry Gaskins, 67, of Hollywood, husband of Martha R. Gaskins, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Gaskins are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 1:00 PM, Thursday, October 20, 2016, at the James A. McAlister Chapel. The family will receive friends...
Mary Virginia Arnone
October 13, 2016
Mary Virginia Arnone, 87, of Charleston, SC, widow of Arnold Arnone, passed away on October 13, 2016. The relatives and friends of Virginia Arnone are invited to attend her memorial service at 11:00am on Monday, October 31, 2016 at St. Michael's Church. Father Ed Hendricks, Pastor, will preside at the Mass. Inurnment will follow at Sunset Memorial, 13800 Bedford Rd,...
Clemmie L. Mclaughlin
October 12, 2016
Clemmie L. McLaughlin, 100, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 12, 2016. The relatives and friends of Clemmie L. McLaughlin are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Monday, October 17, 2016, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, 60 Huguenin Avenue,...
Michel M. Altine
October 7, 2016
Michel Michael Altine, Sr., 80 of Charleston, South Carolina, widower of Leah Sturcken Altine, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Roper Hospital. The relatives and friends of Michel M. Altine are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 1:00 PM, Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The family will receive...
Gregory Alexander Zaremba
October 4, 2016
Gregory Alexander Zaremba, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina passed surrounded by family and Allen Silver on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 in Riverside Health and Rehab Center. The relatives and friends of Gregory Alexander Zaremba are invited to attend his Memorial Service 6:00 PM Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will...
Lynda C. Heffley
September 24, 2016
Lynda Cogan Heffley died on Saturday, September 24, 2016. The relatives and friends of Lynda C. Heffley are invited to her Visitation between 5:00 and 7:00 PM Monday, September 26, 2016, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Lynda will be laid to rest at a later date in Millbach, PA. Lynda was born September 14,...
Sivel Graham Inabnett
September 22, 2016
The angels came to take our dear Sivel to meet with Jesus on Thursday evening surrounded by her loving family and friend. The relatives and friends of Sivel Graham Inabnett are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM Monday, September 26, 2016 at the International Church of God, 1560 Ashley River Road, Charleston. Interment will follow at St....
Fayvette Geraty Hall
September 15, 2016
Fayvette Geraty Hall, 64, of Charleston, SC, died September 15, 2016, at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, SC, born September 25, 1951.
Dr. Judith Rebecca Joyner
September 13, 2016
Dr. Judith (Judy) Joyner, a native of Yonges Island, S.C., was compassionate, adventurous, and had a wonderful sense of humor. She was devoted to education and the welfare of animals. A self-proclaimed cut up in grade school, Judy attended Berry College then earned B.S. and M.A. degrees from Appalachian State University, and a Ph.D. from University of South Carolina. She...
Theodora "Teddie" King Ulmer
September 11, 2016
Theodora 'Teddie' King Ulmer died on Sunday September 11, 2016 of heart failure. She is now with Her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The relatives and friends of Teddie Ulmer are invited to attend her Cryptside Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the Chapel Mausoleum of Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Avenue, N. Charleston. Teddie was the...