Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Angelo Albert Melchiorre
May 5, 2016
Angelo Albert Melchiorre, 78, of Seabrook Island, SC, a retired Commodities Trader and husband of Kathleen Downing Melchiorre, died Thursday, May 05, 2016, at Hospice Care Center of Charleston in Mount Pleasant, SC. The relatives and friends of Angelo Melchiorre are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Friday, May 13, 2016, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church,...
Frances Kelly Thornhill
April 27, 2016
Frances Kelly Thornhill, 90, of Charleston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and loved ones on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. The relatives and friends of Frances Kelly Thornhill are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at the Graveside, Magnolia Cemetery.Frances was born in Charleston, SC on June 25, 1925 to the...
Ginny Catherine Summerford
April 25, 2016
Ginny Catherine Summerford entered into eternal rest Monday, April 25, 2016 at her home in Charleston, SC. Ginny was born March 14, 1990, in Pensacola, Florida. She graduated from Charleston County School of the Arts, attended the College of Charleston, and worked in hospitality. She had a generous heart, a contagious smile, and a love for music.She is survived by...
Carolyn C. Marcey
April 25, 2016
Carolyn C. Marcey, widow of the late Lawrence V. Marcey, passed away on the morning of Monday, April 25, 2016. The relatives and friends of Carolyn C. Marcey are invited to attend her Funeral Service 10:30 AM Thursday, April 28, 2016, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery....
James F. Umland
April 23, 2016
James F. Umland, artist, teacher, beloved husband and father was born December 5, 1928, in Appleton, Wisconsin and died April 23, 2016, in Charleston, South Carolina. After attending schools in Wisconsin and Washington state, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Seoul, Korea, serving as a radio announcer. James subsequently enrolled at the University of Iowa,...
Frances Martin Oxner
April 15, 2016
Frances Jenkins Martin Oxner died Friday, April 15, 2016. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. Carlisle Oxner, Jr. are invited to attend her Memorial Service at 1:00 PM, Monday, April 18, 2016, at First (Scots) Presbyterian Church, 53 Meeting Street, Charleston. A reception will follow in Molly Wier Hall. Interment, at Magnolia Cemetery, will be private.. Frances...
Louis Frederick Flade
April 11, 2016
Louis Frederick Flade, 86, of Walterboro, passed away Monday April 11, 2016, surrounded by his family at the Veterans' Victory House.The relatives and friends of Louis F. Flade are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 15, 2016, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends...
Dean Legrand Britt, Jr.
April 9, 2016
Dean Legrand Britt, Jr. entered into eternal rest on April 9, 2016. The relatives and friends of Dean L. Britt, Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 21, 2016, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Riverview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 PM Wednesday evening at the James...
Frances Mobley Sinkler
April 7, 2016
Frances Mobley Sinkler died peacefully at her home in Charleston on April 7, 2016. The relatives and friends of Frances Mobley Sinkler are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 3:00 PM Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at St. John's Parish Church, 3673 Maybank Highway, Johns Island. Interment will follow in the churchyard cemetery. The family will receive friends between 5:00...
Iris Brown
April 6, 2016
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Iris Feliciano Brown, widow of Dr. James M. Brown at 10:00 AM, Monday, April 18, 2016, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be at Beaufort National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Sunday at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620...
Dorothy Lea Kerrison
April 3, 2016
Dorothy Barnwell Kerrison of Charleston found her peace with the Lord on Sunday, April 3, 2016. The relatives and friends of Dorothy Barnwell Kerrison are invited to attend her Funeral service at 10:30AM, Friday, April 8, 2016, at St. Philip's Church, 142 Church Street, followed by a reception in the parish hall. The family will receive friends at the James...
Clarence Eric Kampmeyer
March 27, 2016
Clarence Eric Kampmeyer, 76, died Sunday, March 27, 2016. Family and friends are invited to attend his Celebration of Life , from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM, Saturday, April 2, 2016, at The American Legion, 968 Folly Road, Charleston, S.C. Clarence was born February 25, 1940 in Charleston, SC, a son of Clarence and Gertrude Anderson Kampmeyer. He was an...
Daniel Morgan Boyles
March 27, 2016
Daniel Morgan Boyles, 72, loving husband of 32 years to Dianne, died Sunday, March 27, 2016. Dan was born on February 14, 1944 in Philippi, West Virginia, a son of the late Morgan and Beatrice Boyles. He was a retired Construction Superintendent. He loved to hunt and fish, and he was a great storyteller. Dan is survived by his children,...
Basil Joseph Kerr, Sr.
March 24, 2016
Basil J. Kerr, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Thursday morning, March 24, 2016. The relatives and friends of Mr. Basil J. Kerr, Sr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 89 Hasell St. The Rite of Committal will be private. The family will receive friends...
Ruth M. Craven
March 23, 2016
Ruth Murline Johnson Craven, 93, wife of Frank Edward Craven II, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016.The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Craven are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive. The Rite of Committal will be private.Ruth was born on...
Michael Eugene Jacobs
March 22, 2016
Michael Jacobs, 21, of Loris, SC, went to be with Jesus the morning of Tuesday, March 22, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.
Michael, 'MJ' or 'Lil' Mike' to all who knew him, fought a courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis, and was an inspiration to all. He was deeply loved by everyone who knew him, especially his large extended 'family' at...
Gary Shannon Gaillard
March 21, 2016
Gary Shannon Gaillard, Sr., 77, widower of Annette Zealy Gaillard, passed away peacefully Monday, March 21, 2016.Gary was born in Charleston on July 25, 1938 to Henry L. Gaillard and Dora Worsham Gaillard. He worked as a movie projectionist and as a lifeguard at the Charleston Municipal Pool. It was there that he met his sweetheart and future bride. At...
Marjorie St. Clair O'Brien
March 19, 2016
Marjorie St. Clair Smith O'Brien passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016. The relatives and friends of Marjorie St. Clair Smith O'Brien are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Nativity Catholic Church, 1061 Folly Road, James Island. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, 60 Huguenin Avenue in Charleston....
Sara Harris Mcalister
March 13, 2016
Sara Harris McAlister entered into eternal rest Sunday, March 13, 2016.The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John McAlister, Jr. are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 2:00 PM Friday, March 18, 2016, at Bethel United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 17, 2016,between 4:00 and 7:00 PM...
