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Albert "Buzz" Raymond Kastner

Albert "Buzz" Raymond Kastner

October 8, 2015

Charleston, SC - Albert R. "Buzz" Kastner, 80, husband of Mary Frances Inabnett Kastner, entered into eternal rest Thursday, October 8, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Albert R. Kastner are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 89 Hasell Street, Charleston....

Caroline Ruth Daniel Ramsey

Caroline Ruth Daniel Ramsey

September 23, 2015

Caroline Ruth Daniel Ramsey, of Athens, Georgia entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. The relatives and friends of Caroline D. Ramsey are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, 120 Broad Street, Charleston, South Carolina. The family will receive friends between...

Hugh Frank Mcgregor, Sr.

Hugh Frank Mcgregor, Sr.

September 22, 2015

Hugh Frank McGregor departed this life on Sept. 22, 2015. The Lord has taken him to rest with his loving departed. The relatives and friends of Hugh F. McGregor are invited to attend his Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 1393 Miles Drive, Charleston. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery...

Mary Lummus Douglas

Mary Lummus Douglas

September 19, 2015

Mary Douglas, whose life-long passion for the arts included careers as a jewelry designer, fashion editor, sculptor and painter, passed away on September 19, 2015 in Charleston, South Carolina. She was 98. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Mary Douglas are invited to attend her Memorial Service at 2:00 PM, Saturday October 24, 2015 at Bishop Gadsden in Charleston. Mary...

Don L. Steed

Don L. Steed

September 12, 2015

Charleston, SC - Mr. Don L. Steed, 81, a retired Pilot and husband of Lannette B. Steed, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015. The relatives and friends of Don L. Steed are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy., Charleston. Interment will follow at...

Frances Anne Maginn Frizelle

Frances Anne Maginn Frizelle

September 11, 2015

Frances Anne Maginn Frizelle, of Charleston, wife of the late Louis Edward Frizelle, entered into eternal rest on September 11, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Frances Frizelle are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 St. Teresa Drive. The Rite of Committal will be...

Donna S. Harvey

Donna S. Harvey

September 6, 2015

Donna S. Harvey of Summerville, SC, wife of David J. Harvey of Summerville, and a retired Respiratory Therapist at MUSC, entered into eternal rest on September 6, 2015. Donna was the daughter of Charles Leland Smith and June D. Smith of Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. David J. Harvey are invited to attend her Mass...

Mildred J. Curry

Mildred J. Curry

September 6, 2015

Mildred Jeanette Curry, 76, wife of Ronald J. Curry, entered into eternal life Sunday, September 6, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Curry are invited to attend the Funeral Service for the latter 12:00 PM Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. The family will receive friends one...

Bruce Howard

Bruce Howard

September 4, 2015

Bruce Howard, husband of Michelle Batchelor Howard, passed away September 4, 2015. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Howard are invited to attend his Graveside Service at 11:30 AM, Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at Holy Cross Cemetery, James Island. The family will receive friends between 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM, Monday, September 14th, 2015 at the home....

Patsy Jean Grant

Patsy Jean Grant

August 29, 2015

Patsy Jean Grant, 68, of James Island, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 29, 2015. The relatives and friends of Ms. Patsy Jean Grant are invited to attend her Celebration of Life Service at 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the American Legion Post 147, 968 Folly Rd. Her guestbook may be signed online at Charlestonfunerals.com. Patsy was...

Elizabeth Whaley Cannon

Elizabeth Whaley Cannon

August 29, 2015

Elizabeth "Betty" Whaley Hart Cannon - Charleston, Elizabeth "Betty" Whaley Hart Cannon, 90, of Charleston, SC entered into eternal rest Saturday, August 29, 2015. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 3, 2015, at Saint James Church, 1872 Camp Rd., James Island, SC with interment in the churchyard. A Celebration of Life Reception will be held...

Doris B. Boyd

Doris B. Boyd

August 27, 2015

Doris B. Boyd, 84, widow of Richard H. Boyd Sr., entered into eternal life Thursday, August 27, 2015. The relatives and friends of Doris B. Boyd are invited to attend her Funeral Service 2:00 PM Sunday, August 30, 2015 from the sanctuary of Ashley River Baptist Church, 1101 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Interment will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093...

David Michael Shorter, Jr.

David Michael Shorter, Jr.

August 26, 2015

David Michael Shorter, Jr., 32, entered into eternal rest on August 26, 2015. The relatives and friends of David Michael Shorter, Jr. are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 31, 2015 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 Saint Teresa Drive. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will...

Patty Jones

Patty Jones

August 23, 2015

Patricia Johnson Jones, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, widow of Richard L. Jones, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 23, 2015. The relatives and friends of Patricia J. "Patty" Jones are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 27, 2015, at Christ Our King Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at...

Clarence Adkins

Clarence Adkins

August 22, 2015

Clarence (Clem) Adkins, 88, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015. The relatives and friends of Clarence Adkins are invited to attend his Funeral Service at Grace on the Ashley Baptist Church, 2014 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 29, 2015, with Reverend Greg Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Black Creek Cemetery in...

Harry Morris Grimball

Harry Morris Grimball

August 17, 2015

Harry Morris Grimball Jr., 95, of Charleston, SC, stepped quietly through Heaven's door to spend Eternal life with his Lord on August 17, 2015. The relatives and friends of Harry Morris Grimball Jr. are invited to attend his Funeral Service at 1:00 PM Friday, August 21, 2015 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Interment with Military...

Leslie Ravenel Mcewen

Leslie Ravenel Mcewen

August 12, 2015

Leslie Ravenel McEwen, age 69, died on August 12, 2015 from terminal cancer. Born October 22, 1945 in Charleston, SC, to William Durwood McEwen and Mary Louise McEwen. He attended St. Andrews High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the Baptist College in 1969. He is a lifetime resident of West Ashley and worked for over 35...

Pamela Michelle Burgess

Pamela Michelle Burgess

August 5, 2015

Charleston, SC - Pamela Michelle Burgess, 35, left us unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. The relatives and friends of Pam Burgess are invited to attend her Memorial Service at 11:30 AM Monday, August 10, 2015 at Sauldam Baptist Church, 5945 County Line Rd., Ravenel, SC. The family will receive friends between 4:00 & 6:00 PM Sunday at the James...

Janette Kennedy

Janette Kennedy

July 30, 2015

Janette Lynn Kennedy went to her heavenly home on July 30, 2015. She is survived by her two loving sisters, Pat Kennedy King and her husband Bill of Clover, SC, and Betsy Kennedy Fachet and husband Jerry of Fayetteville, NC; also nieces Lauren Gonzales of Del Mareno, California, Emily Pritchard of Charlotte, NC, and nephew Will King of Atlanta. She...

Pastor Donald Conrad Miller

Pastor Donald Conrad Miller

July 30, 2015

Wadmalaw Island, SC - Pastor Donald C. Miller, 82, a "retired" Pastor and husband of Yvonne Suzanne Chateau Miller, entered into eternal rest Thursday, July 30, 2015. A former resident of Arvada, Colorado, he founded and served as Senior Administrator of Maranatha Christian Center in Arvada for 32 years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at SonShine Oaks...

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