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Helena Blanchard Mckay Vivona

Helena Blanchard Mckay Vivona

February 7, 2025

Helena Blanchard McKay Vivona, 86, widow of Fred S. McKay and Dominic A. Vivona, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, at her residence in Franke at Seaside in Mount Pleasant, SC. The relatives and friends of Helena are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM, Monday, February 17, 2025, in Grace Hall at Christ...

Kay Rusher Hall

Kay Rusher Hall

February 4, 2025

Kay Rusher Hall, 88, died Tuesday, February 4, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Kay was born March 9, 1936, in Wilmington, NC....

Don Michael Clanton, Jr.

Don Michael Clanton, Jr.

February 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Don Michael Clanton, Jr., a beloved son, brother, and friend, who left this world to be with Jesus on February 2, 2025, in Charleston, South Carolina. Born on February 25, 1980, Michael lived his life with joy, compassion, and an unwavering devotion to his family.

A...

Michael Downey Givan, Sr.

Michael Downey Givan, Sr.

January 25, 2025

Michael Downey Givan, Sr., 71, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Charleston, South Carolina. Born on March 20, 1953, in Charlotte, NC, Michael was a proud graduate of The Citadel, and dedicated over 50 years of his life to building a successful career in Charleston.

Michael's Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, February...

Sr. Stella Maris Craven

Sr. Stella Maris Craven

January 24, 2025

Sister Mary Stella Maris Craven, a Sister of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, died on January 24, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2:00 PM Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church...

Kathryn Jones Audley

Kathryn Jones Audley

January 23, 2025

Kathryn "Kay" Audley, born on October 21, 1946, in Bamberg, South Carolina, passed away peacefully in Reading, Massachusetts, on January 23, 2025, at the age of 78. She was the beloved daughter of R. Mendell and Kathryn Whittle Jones (Charleston, SC) and the youngest of four sisters.

As a child, Kay's family moved to Edgewater Park in...

Julia Michel Dyer

Julia Michel Dyer

January 20, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Julia Michel Dyer, 80, of Charleston, SC, who passed away on January 20, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM Friday, January 31, 2025 at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family...

R. Cody Lenhardt, Jr.

R. Cody Lenhardt, Jr.

January 5, 2025

Robert Cody Lenhardt, Jr. (50), husband of Leslie Stidham Lenhardt, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025 after a valiant battle with ALS. He was blessed to be surrounded by his immediate family in their loving home.

Cody was born in Charlotte, North Carolina to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cody Lenhardt (Mary Ellen), both longtime...

Carolyn A. Berry

Carolyn A. Berry

December 30, 2024

Carolyn A. Berry, 81, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 30, 2024, embraced by the love of her family and friends, both near and far.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 6, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston. The Rite of...

Katherine Williams Pinner

Katherine Williams Pinner

December 28, 2024

Katherine Ann Williams Pinner entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 28, 2024. Her Memorial Service will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home. (1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407). The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Kathy was born October 9, 1949 in Savannah, Georgia....

George Burton Alexander, Sr.

George Burton Alexander, Sr.

December 26, 2024

George Burton Alexander, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Friday, January 3, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Chrissy Jager Helvey

Chrissy Jager Helvey

December 24, 2024

Chrissy Ann Jager Helvey, 51, of Greenville, SC, passed away on Christmas Eve 2024, but it took death 10 years to catch her. A decade ago, after 6 years of puzzling symptoms, a specialist identified a rare, terminal condition, systemic scleroderma, and gave her a short time to live. But Chrissy never met a limit that she was not...

Joseph Maxwell Tezza, Jr.

Joseph Maxwell Tezza, Jr.

December 21, 2024

Joseph Maxwell Tezza, Jr. entered into eternal rest on December 21, 2024, at his childhood home on Sullivan’s Island, SC, with family at his side.

Joseph was the eldest son of Joseph Maxwell Tezza, Sr. and the late Shirley Barley Tezza. He was born on March 10, 1959, in Charleston, SC.

Joseph is survived by...

Betty Jean Knight

Betty Jean Knight

December 19, 2024

Betty Jean Knight, 96, widow of Jennings Bryan Knight, entered into eternal rest on December 19, 2024.

Her Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM, Monday, December 23, 2024, at the graveside, Riverview Memorial Park, 3715 Azalea Drive, N. Charleston. The family will receive friends between 12:00 and 1:00 PM, Monday at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home,...

Michael Joseph Diewald

Michael Joseph Diewald

December 18, 2024

Mr. Michael Joseph Diewald, 76, husband of Margaret "Peggy" Diewald, peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in the presence of his devoted wife, at Bon Secours - St. Francis Hospital after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 AM Monday, December 23, 2024, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul...

Pattie Hartnett Michel

Pattie Hartnett Michel

December 18, 2024

Pattie Hartnett Michel, 56, beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend entered into eternal rest on December 18, 2024, after a brief, but hard fought battle with cancer.

The family will receive friends next Sunday, December 29, 2024, between 3:00 and 5:00 PM, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Her Funeral Service will...

James Henry Mccord

James Henry Mccord

December 17, 2024

James Henry McCord passed peacefully Tuesday, December 17, 2024 doing what he loved, watching and waiting for the redfish to show up in the incoming tide. May we all be so lucky when it’s our time to go. Jim was born in Greenwood, SC on March 5, 1943 to Elizabeth and Hugh McCord. He attended Clemson University, graduated from...

George Francis Buero

George Francis Buero

December 15, 2024

George Francis Buero, 88, of Charleston, SC, passed Sunday, December 15, 2024, in the presence of his loving family.

George was born October 31, 1936, in Charleston, South Carolina, a son of the late Stella Mary Sirisky and George ("Mike") Joseph Buero. He is survived by his children, Michael Buero and Carmen Buero Conley, and his surviving...

Marilyn Manning Williams

Marilyn Manning Williams

December 9, 2024

Marilyn Manning Williams, 84, of Charleston, SC, widow of Milton Adam Williams, entered into eternal rest on December 9, 2024.

Her Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Inurnment will follow at Saint Joseph Columbarium, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Boulevard, Charleston.

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Betty Ann Welch Huggins

Betty Ann Welch Huggins

December 5, 2024

Betty Ann Welch Huggins, 90, of Hollywood, SC, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Betty Ann was born into this world on May 22, 1934. She grew up in the wonderful Village of Adams Run, where she was adored and "spoiled rotten" by her much older siblings.

Betty Ann attended Adams Run...

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