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



