Local Obituaries

for families in Charleston, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Hanahan, Goose Creek, Summerville, and beyond. 

Christopher L. Rowland

Christopher L. Rowland

January 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

Lieutenant Colonel Frank "Tim" Scruggs

January 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

Eugene Charles Hess

January 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

Agnes C. Carnevale

January 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

Joan B. Lucas

January 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

Margaret M. O'Keefe

January 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.

Joseph Carl Dudley, Sr.

January 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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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,...

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