Local Obituaries
for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond.
Charles A. Forsberg, Jr.
November 30, 2015
Charles A. Forsberg, Jr. entered into eternal rest on November 30, 2015 after a brief illness. The relatives and friends of Mr. Charles A. Forsberg, Jr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, Thursday December 3, 2015 at the Catholic Church of the Nativity. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The...
Alfred G. Ellison, Jr.
November 28, 2015
Alfred Gaillard Ellison, Jr. died early Saturday morning. Born in Lancaster, SC on October 21, 1918, he was the son of Corinne Thompson Ellison and A. G. Ellison, Sr. He is predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Sederis Lott Ellison and his two sisters, Corinne Ellison Sylvan, Louise Ellison and his brother Richard Cramer Ellison. He is survived by...
Claudette S. Humbert
November 26, 2015
Claudette Sanders Humbert, Daughter of Elizabeth and Frank Sanders, entered into eternal rest on November 26, 2015. The relatives and friends of Claudette Sanders Humbert are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Monday, November 30, 2015 at the Catholic Church of the Nativity, 1061 Folly Road, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will will follow at the...
Margaret Price Schwacke
November 19, 2015
On November 19, 2015, the world's most infectious laugh was silenced as Margaret P. Schwacke, wife of the late Edward A. Schwacke, ended her life's journey of spreading smiles and happiness. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Margaret Price Schwacke are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at The Church of...
David Michael Blanchard, Sr.
November 15, 2015
David Michael Blanchard, age 66, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015. . The relatives and friends of David M. Blanchard are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, November 19 at 10:30 AM at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Rite of Committal at St. Lawrence Cemetery, will be private.The family will receive friends between 5:00 and 7:00 PM,...
Austin Parker Deas
November 14, 2015
Mr. Austin Parker Deas, born April 8, 1950, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mr. Austin Parker Deas are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM Friday, November 20, 2015 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 120 Broad Street. The Rite of Committal at Magnolia Cemetery will be private....
Mary Gale Elam
November 12, 2015
Mary Gale Elam, 88, of Charleston, wife of the late Frank I. Elam, entered into eternal rest on November 12, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mary Gale Elam are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 16, 2015 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery....
Hugo E. Tezza
November 12, 2015
Hugo Ernest Tezza entered into eternal rest at his home on Sullivan's Island on November 12, 2015. He is survived by his father, Joseph Maxwell Tezza, Sr. (Charleen), a brother, Joseph M. Tezza, II, a sister, Therese (Terri) M. Tezza and a son, Luke Andrews-Tezza. Hugo was born in Charleston, South Carolina on November 23, 1961. He was the son...
Emilie North Welsh
November 11, 2015
Emilie North Bates Welsh, widow of Joseph William Welsh, Jr., entered into eternal rest on November 11, 2015. She was born in Charleston on March 17, 1936, a daughter of Margaret Balentine Moore and John "Jack" Seay Bates. A graduate of Saint Andrews High School in Charleston, SC, she attended the University of South Carolina. She has been a resident...
Dominick Tom Paglia
November 10, 2015
Dominick T. Paglia, 49, of Summerville, passed away November 10, 2015. A memorial service for Dominick will be held Saturday, November 14, 2015, at 10:30 A.M., at James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC. Dominick was born September 20, 1966, in Mt. Kisco, New York. He was the son of the late Dominick T. Paglia, Sr. and...
Rose Marie C. Finnegan
November 8, 2015
Rose Marie Conroy Finnegan, 79, of Charleston and wife of Dr. G. Thomas Finnegan, passed away early Sunday morning in her home. The relative and friends of Dr. and Mrs. G. Thomas Finnegan are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal...
Arthur Louis Boswell
November 6, 2015
Mr. Arthur Louis Boswell, husband of Edna Louise Hughes Boswell, entered into eternal rest Friday, November 6, 2015, at the Hospice Care Center of Charleston. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Louis Boswell are invited to attend his Graveside Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday, November 9, 2015 at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road, Charleston....
Dexter C. Rumsey Iii
November 2, 2015
Dexter Cleveland Rumsey III, of White Stone, Virginia, died at home, Monday, November 2, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Bonnie Hoyle Rumsey; their daughter Caroline Rumsey Paxton, and husband ,W. Coalter Paxton III, of Wilson, NC; their son, Dexter C. Rumsey, IV, and wife, Sara, of...
Robert Donald Mcloud
October 30, 2015
Robert Donald McLoud, 73, of Boynton Beach, FL, died Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, of pancreatic cancer. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. McLoud are invited to attend his Funeral Services at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at St. Johns Parish Church, 3673 Maybank Highway Johns Island, SC. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Bob...
Richard Anthony "Dick" Dalla Mura
October 27, 2015
Richard Anthony Dalla Mura entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Dalla Mura are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM, Saturday, October 31, 2015, at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 PM...
Evy Lou G Shealy
October 25, 2015
Evy Lou Gore Shealy, widow of Alton D. Shealy, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 25, 2015. The relatives and friends of Evy Lou G. Shealy are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at Martin Luther Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends this Tuesday...
Robert Luther Singletary, Sr.
October 18, 2015
Mr. Robert 'Bobby' Singletary, Sr., 73, husband of Linda M. Singletary, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at his residence. A native of Charleston, SC, Bobby was born December 23, 1941, a son of the late Reba Myers and Luther Singletary. He was married in 1961 to the former Linda Hood. They are the proud parents of...
Sedemola A. Hennessey
October 15, 2015
Sedemola Altman Hennessey, 78, passed away October 15, 2015. She was the daughter of Anna C. Altman and Merle C. Altman. She attended Bishop England High School, St Angela Academy and Palmer College. She had 3 sons who predeceased her, and is survived by her partner, George Hennessey, 7 grandchildren and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was the founder...
Renate Eleanor Luzier
October 12, 2015
Renate Eleanor Luzier, 81, a homemaker and widow of Glenn Alvin Luzier, Jr., entered into eternal life Monday, October 12, 2015. The relatives and friends of Renate Eleanor Luzier are invited to attend her Funeral Service 10:00 AM Friday, October 16, 2015, at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The Committal will take place at Beaufort National...
