Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Amy Nicole Dechirico
November 6, 2016
Amy Nicole DeChirico, 24, of James Island, entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 6, 2016. The relatives and friends of Amy Nicole DeChirico are invited to attend her Funeral Service 1:00 PM Friday, November 11, 2016 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island. The family will receive...
Horst Michael Semper
November 2, 2016
Horst Michael Semper of Mt. Pleasant entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. The relatives and friends of Horst Semper are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Christ Our King Catholic Church, 1149 Russell Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC, followed by a gathering and special tributes in Grace Hall. Born...
John Frank Hendricks, Jr.
October 31, 2016
John Frank Hendricks Jr., 50, of Charleston, SC passed from this life into the arms of his Savior on October 31, 2016. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Hendricks, Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Friday, November 4, 2016, in the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Burial will follow...
Louise H. Thompson
October 28, 2016
Louise Watkins Harris Thompson,99, married to the late John Nicholls Harris, and widow of PC Thompson, of Charleston, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2016 at her home. Her relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Bethel United Methodist church, 57 Pitt St., Charleston. Burial will follow at...
Patricia Smith Rogers
October 27, 2016
Patricia Anne Smith Rogers, of Colonial Beach, VA, wife of Phillip Edward Rogers, passed away at age 71, on October 27, 2016, in Richmond, VA. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Edward Rogers are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, November 5, 2016, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of...
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...
