Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Jane W. Thompson
Feb 2, 2016
Jane Wiggins Thompson, 62, of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Jane was born on March 12, 1953 at Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC. She grew up in Holly Hill and graduated from Holly Hill High School in 1971. Jane attended Coker College and in 1975 graduated with a degree in Special Education. Following graduation, Jane and a girlfriend...
Christopher L. Rowland
Jan 31, 2016
Christopher Lawrence Rowland, Sr., 86, of Charleston, husband of Patricia Runey Rowland, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 31,2016 in Trussville, Alabama. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher L. Rowland, Sr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Nativity Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will...
Lieutenant Colonel Frank "Tim" Scruggs
Jan 27, 2016
Lieutenant Colonel Tim Scruggs, U.S. Army, Ret. died on January 27, 2016. The relatives of Tim Scruggs will have a Funeral Service that will be held at Citadel Summerall Chapel on January 31, 2016 at 3pm. Visitation with the family will be at the Citadel Summerall Chapel one hour prior. Graveside service will be at Arlington National Cemetery, date to...
Eugene Charles Hess
Jan 23, 2016
Eugene Charles Hess, 74, of Charleston, SC, loving husband of the late Patricia Ann Ray Hess, was called to heaven on Saturday, January 23, 2016. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love and compassion of family and friends. The relatives and friends of Mr. Eugene C. Hess are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 6:30 PM Saturday, January...
Agnes C. Carnevale
Jan 20, 2016
Agnes Curran Carnevale, 94, died Wednesday January 20, 2016 in Mount Pleasant, SC. She was married 67 years to Hall of Fame Basketball Coach, Ben Carnevale, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her five children, Jeanne Taylor Hansford, Robert, Daniel, David and Mark Carnevale, two brothers, Neil and James Curran, 10 Grandchildren and 10 Great-Grandchildren.Agnes was very...
Joan B. Lucas
Jan 19, 2016
Entered into Life Eternal on January 19, 2016, Joan Bissell Lucas, widow of James Doar Lucas, of Charleston. The relatives and friends of Joan B. Lucas are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 2:00 PM Thursday, January 21, 2016, at the Graveside, Magnolia Cemetery. She was born on September 15, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA. a daughter of Mr. and...
Margaret M. O'Keefe
Jan 18, 2016
Margaret M. O'Keefe, 91, of Charleston, entered into eternal rest on January 18, 2016. The relatives and friends of Ms. Margaret M. O'Keefe are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 21, 2016, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. The...
Joseph Carl Dudley, Sr.
Jan 17, 2016
Mr. Joseph Carl Dudley, Sr., 81, husband of Barbara Linder, entered into eternal rest Sunday, January 17, 2016. The relatives and friends of Joseph C. Dudley, Sr. are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 3:00 PM Friday, January 22, 2016, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...
Francis "Frank" X. Garry
Jan 17, 2016
Francis Xavier Garry, 87, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Sunday, January 17, 2016. He was predeceased by his wife Colleen McConnon, who passed away in 2007.The relatives and friends of Frank X. Garry are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 22, 2016, at Christ Our King...
Katherine Leona Burn
Jan 9, 2016
Katherine Leona Burn, "Kitty", 82, of Ladson, wife of the late Francis W. Burn, passed away January 09, 2016.The relatives and friends of Mrs. Katherine L. Burn are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 12:30 PM, Thursday, January 14, 2016, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway. Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Park. The family will...
Jeffrey Michael Tracy
Jan 8, 2016
Jeffrey Michael Tracy, 62, died Friday, January 8, 2016.His family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. A Prayer Service will begin at 5:45 PM. Burial will be at Sea. Details will be forthcoming. Jeffrey was born October 18, 1953, in Lackawanna, NY, a...
Doris D. Springer
Jan 6, 2016
Doris Demos Springer, 94, of Hanahan, South Carolina passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at her home after a period of declining health. The family of Ms. Springer invites you to her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM Monday, January 11, 2016 at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, 30 Race Street, Charleston, SC. The Burial will follow...
Marion Hollingsworth Lesesne, Jr.
Jan 6, 2016
Mr. Marion H. Lesesne Jr., 80,widower of Norma Woodcock Lesesne, of the Isle of Palms, entered into eternal rest on January 6, 2016.The relatives and friends of Mr. Marion H. Lesesne, Jr., are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 11:00 AM Friday, January 8, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church, 12 21st Ave, Isle of Palms, SC 29451....
Marion Occhipinti
Jan 5, 2016
Mrs. Marion Occhipinti, 101, widow of Ernest P. Occhipinti passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016.Marion was born April 23, 1914 in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Anthony and Filomena Pinto Fino. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Marion Occhipinti are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM, Saturday, January 9, 2016, at Blessed Sacrament...
Charles Edward Meitzler
Jan 4, 2016
Charles Edward Meitzler, 87, of Charleston, died Monday, January 4, 2016,at his residence.The relatives and friends of Mr. Charles E. Meitzler are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 7, 2016, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal with follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends this Wednesday evening...
Edna E. Kiser
Jan 3, 2016
Edna Elizabeth Warren Kiser, 91, widow of Ray L. Kiser, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 3, 2016. The relatives and friends of Edna "Betty" Kiser are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James...
Pablo Luis Nieto
Jan 1, 2016
Pablo Luis Nieto, 92, widower of Casilda Ortiz Nieto, entered into eternal rest January 01, 2016. The relatives and friends of Pablo Luis Nieto are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Born...
Harold "Tug" O. Mathisen
Dec 26, 2015
The world lost a True Southern Gentleman on Saturday, December 26th. Harold Oliver (Tug) Mathisen, Jr. came into the world August 10, 1941. Although named for his father (H.O.Mathisen- Mother Mary M. Kanapaux). His dad immediately called him "Little Tug" due to a striking resemblance to an old family friend. Tug's wife, Betty Brown Mathisen, along with his sister Bernadette...
William "Bill" Edward O'Leary
Dec 22, 2015
William Edward O'Leary, 86, of Charleston, husband of Frances O'Keefe O'Leary, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. William E. O'Leary are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 PM, Monday, December 28, 2015, at Nativity Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross...
Sarah Jane Parker
Dec 18, 2015
Sarah Jane Parker, 77, a retired LPN and wife of Paul W. Parker, Sr., entered into eternal rest Friday, December 18, 2015, at her residence. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Parker, Sr. are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at James Island Baptist Church, 2023 Wappoo Drive, James...
