Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Martha M Johnston
Jul 6, 2016
Martha "Sally" Leona Montgomery Johnston,73, of Hollywood, SC, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2016. The relatives and friends of Ms. Martha Leona Montgomery are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 8, 2016, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Burial will follow in Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Rd, Charleston....
Susan Elizabeth Stokes
Jul 5, 2016
Susan Q. Stokes, 91, passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Charleston, SC on July 5, 2016. She was born August 10, 1924 in Mayfield, KY. Susan was the beloved wife and bestfriend of the late Harry B. Stokes of Hickman, KY. She is survived by her children: Anne Stokes Krusen, Slade Stokes, Barrett Stokes, all of Charleston,...
Cecil Ralph Smith
Jul 3, 2016
Cecil Ralph "Smitty" Smith Sr., 84, husband of Mary Frances Smith, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on July 3, 2016, at his residence. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil R. Smith, Sr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 9, 2016, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy....
Odis Garry Butler
Jun 27, 2016
Odis Garry Butler entered into eternal rest Tuesday, June 27, 2016. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Odis G. Butler are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 1, 2016 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy., Charleston. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the...
Edwin Drummond Taylor, Jr.
Jun 24, 2016
Edwin Drummond Taylor, Jr., 66, of Awendaw, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016. The relatives and friends of Mr. Edwin D. Taylor, Jr., are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Burial will follow at St. James Episcopal Churchyard, 1872 Camp Rd. The...
David Richardson Megerlin
Jun 22, 2016
Mr. David Richardson Megerlin, 76, of Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. The relatives and friends of David and Alice Megerlin are invited to attend his Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, July 7, 2016, at the Mausoleum Chapel of Magnolia Cemetery, 70 Cunnington Avenue, Charleston. Interment will follow at the graveside. Dave was born December 18,...
Bobby Wayne Vickers
Jun 20, 2016
Bobby Wayne Vickers, 78, of Charleston, South Carolina passed away on June 20, 2016. The relatives and friends of Mr. Bobby Wayne Vickers are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 10:30 AM, Friday, June 24, 2016, at the graveside, Holy Cross Cemetery, 604 Fort Johnson Rd., Charleston SC 29412. The family will receive friends following the service at the...
Eugene Keith Abernathy Ii
Jun 19, 2016
Eugene Keith Abernathy, II, 52, of Charleston, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Keith Abernathy, II, are invited to a gathering of friends from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. Eugene, or "Rooster" as he was...
Betty S. Lee
Jun 18, 2016
Betty Sparks Lee departed this life on Saturday, June 18, 2016. The relatives and friends of Betty Sparks Lee are invited attend her Memorial Service at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, 53 Meeting Street, Charleston. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM Monday at the James A....
Rosemary Walters
Jun 14, 2016
Rosemary 'Rosie' Hendricks Sabback Walters, 75, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, June 14, 2016. The relatives and friends of Rosemary H. Walters are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Friday, June 17, 2016, at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 1102 Fort Drive, Hanahan, SC. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island....
William "Bill" Winfield Keniston
Jun 13, 2016
William W. Keniston, 74, husband of Gayle Keniston, died Monday, June 13, 2016. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William Keniston are invited to attend hisMemorial Service at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. William was born July...
Terri Marie Skinner
Jun 11, 2016
Terri Ward Skinner, 58, died after a long struggle with cancer on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at her home in Ravenel, S.C. She was born on June 7, 1958 in Charleston, S.C. to Leon and Doris Ward. Terri attended Ashley Hall School and St. Andrews High School. She developed a love of horses at a young age and excelled as...
Claire Thomas Boinest
Jun 11, 2016
Nancy Claire Thomas Boinest, died peacefully on the morning of Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Roper Hospital after a long, courageous battle with cancer. During her fight, she never complained but always looked ahead to a day when she would be cancer free. Claire has won! The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Boinest III, are invited...
Donna W. Keating
Jun 7, 2016
Donna Ware Keating, 84, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. The relatives and friends of Donna W. Keating are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial, at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Dr., Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will...
Harriette Smythe Gantt
Jun 5, 2016
Graveside services for Harriette "Cutie" Smythe Gantt will be held Tuesday, June 7, at 4:00 pm in the cemetery of the First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina.Mrs. Gantt died Sunday, June 5, 2016. Born March 28, 1928, in Laurens, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Robert Wade Smythe and the late Harriette Hughes Smythe Huff. A...
Beverly Clem Goolsby
Jun 5, 2016
Beverly Clem Goolsby, husband of Dianne Stone Goolsby, died peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2016. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Beverly C. Goolsby are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, June 8,2016, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Elizabeth "Beth" Marie Jones Taylor Murphy
Jun 4, 2016
Elizabeth "Beth" Marie Jones Taylor Murphy, 65, of Charleston, wife of Joseph Murphy, died Saturday, June 4, 2016 at her home.The relatives and friends of Mrs. Elizabeth J. Taylor Murphy are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM Friday, June 10, 2016 at Northbridge Baptist Church, 1160 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, West Ashley. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial...
Lorena J. Maher
Jun 1, 2016
Lorena J. Maher, 103, of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, June 1, 2016. The relatives and friends of Lorena J. Maher are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The family will receive friends in the Parish Hall immediately following the...
Gordon Douglas Long
May 31, 2016
Gordon Douglas Long, husband of Betsy N. Long, passed away onTuesday, May 31, 2016. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Douglas Long are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 4, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church,4255 SC-165, Yonges Island, SC 29449. The Rite of Committal will be at sunset on...
