Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Mary Agnes Pattillo
April 26, 2017
Mary Agnes McGorty Pattillo, 102, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at her home on James Island. Mary was born May 24, 1914, in Charleston, the daughter of Mary Torlay McGorty and Thomas James McGorty. She was predeceased by her husband, Francis Edward Pattillo, her parents and her brothers: Thomas, Franklin, John, Russell and Charles McGorty. Mary was blessed with a...
John Lawrence Lubbers
April 24, 2017
John Lawrence Lubbers (Jack) died on Monday, April 24, 2017. Jack was born to Bill and Doris Lubbers on April 18, 1941 in Washington, DC. Jack was raised in Chatham, New Jersey. He graduated from Chatham schools in the class of 1959. He then earned a degree in Business from Nichols College in Dudley, MA. After college, Jack worked for...
Tracy Evans Tindal, Sr.
April 20, 2017
Tracy Evans Tindal, Sr, spouse of Mary Ann Shier Tindal, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at his residence in North Charleston after lengthy illnesses. He was 73 years old.     Tracy was born in Charleston on Nov 2, 1943, the fourth son of Washington Furman Tindal and Tracy Margaret Evans Tindal. He grew up in the Bay Front community...
Pauline Fox Garrett
April 16, 2017
Pauline Fox Garrett, 100, widow of Yancey Jason Garrett, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. The relatives and friends of Pauline Fox Garrett are invited to attend her Graveside Funeral Service 2:00 PM Monday, April 24, 2017 at White Church Cemetery, Hwy 165, Ravenel. Pauline was born November 20, 1916 in Ravenel, a daughter of the late Michael and Julia...
Catherine "Betty" Elizabeth White
April 15, 2017
Catherine Elizabeth (Betty) Regan White, 83, widow of Francis White, on April 15, 2017, entered into eternal peace, embraced by the love of her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. The relatives and friends of Betty R. White are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church,...
Ronald Nicholas Nannicelli
April 14, 2017
Ronald Nicholas Nannicelli, 78, a retired Financial Services Counselor and husband of Marilyn G. Nannicelli, entered into eternal rest April 14, 2017. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald N. Nannicelli are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Friday, April 21, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3871 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island. The...
Myrtle Usselman
April 14, 2017
Myrtle Johnson Usselman, 90, of James Island passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 14 surrounded by her loved ones. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Usselman are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, James Island. The Rite of Committal...
Arnold Louis Piazza
April 8, 2017
Arnold Louis Piazza, 98, husband of Jane Foy Piazza, entered into eternal rest on April 8, 2017.The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Louis Piazza are invited to attend a Liturgy of the Word for the former at 10:00AM, Thursday, April13, 2017, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Dr. The Rite of Committal will follow at...
Mary Townsend Whaley
April 6, 2017
Mary Townsend Whaley, age 89, of Wadmalaw Island, widow of John Seabrook Whaley, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2017. The relatives and friends of Mary T. Whaley are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 12:00 PM, Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at St. John’s Parish Church, 3673 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island. Burial will follow in the Churchyard. The family...
Stephen Thomas Schachte
April 4, 2017
Stephen Thomas Schachte, 70, of Charleston, SC, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 4, 2017. The relatives and friends of Stephen Thomas Schachte are invited to attend a Service of Remembrance at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 9, 2017, at South Carolina Society Hall, 72 Meeting Street. A reception will follow at Hibernian Hall, 105 Meeting Street. Stephen Thomas Schachte was born on...
Denny Bill Sills
April 3, 2017
Denny Bill Sills, 56, of Charleston, SC passed away on April 3, 2017. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Denny B. Sills are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:30 AM, Monday, April 10, 2017, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends on...
Clover Annabel Harrold
April 1, 2017
Our angel Clover lived a life too brief but so beautifully and fulfilling. She filled the hearts of everyone around her with pure love and joy. She will be remembered for her mischievous personality that brought so many laughs and smiles to the Harrold household. Her beautiful smile will shine forever. Even in the short time she shared with us,...
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...
