Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Francis "Frank" X. Garry
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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.
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
January 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
December 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
December 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
December 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...
Dr. Thomas Asbury Hutto, Jr.
December 15, 2015
Dr. Thomas Asbury Hutto, Jr. entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday December 15, 2015. The family will receive friends at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home located at 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407 this Thursday evening between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services and Burial will be private. Tommy was born in Charleston on June 11,...
Edward Philip Hawkins
December 11, 2015
Edward Philip Hawkins, 85, of Green Pond, SC, husband of the late Shirley Ann Waite Olson Hawkins, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 11, 2015.The relatives and friends of Mr. Edward P. Hawkins are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 19, 2015, at the graveside, Live Oak Memorial Gardens, Hwy 61. The family will...
Col. John E. "Jake" Burrows
December 9, 2015
Colonel John E. "Jake" Burrows, husband of the late Bess Smith Burrows, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan, November 21, 1918, to Katharine W. Burrows and Frank V. Burrows. Jake graduated from Muskegon High School in Muskegon, MI, in 1936. He graduated as First Honor Graduate and Cadet Regimental Commander from The Citadel in 1940,...
Jonathan A Steele
December 8, 2015
Jonathan Adams Steele, 58, of North Charleston,entered into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, surrounded by his family.The relatives and friends of Jonathan A. Steele are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM, Monday, December 14, 2015, at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at...
Elizabeth C. "Betty" Smith
December 6, 2015
Charleston - Mrs. Elizabeth C. "Betty" Smith, 85, a retired Comptroller for the Charleston Weapons Station and Editor of the base "Stars and Stripes" newspaper, and widow of Elbert Darnell "Buddy" Smith, peacefully entered into eternal rest Sunday, December 6, 2015., at her home. The relatives and friends of Elizabeth C. Smith are invited to attend her Funeral Service 2:00...
Angela Jane Kennedy
November 30, 2015
Angela Jane Cargile Kennedy, 80, a homemaker and widow of John Philip Kennedy, Sr., passed away into eternal life at her Charleston home on November 30, 2015. The relatives and friends of Angela Jane Cargile Kennedy are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 3:00 PM Sunday, December 27, 2015, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston....
